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OWNER’S MANUAL

12 U.S. GALLON / 45 Liter

WET/DRY VAC

RT12000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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• SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........2

• INTRODUCTION

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• STORAGE

• MAINTENANCE

• REPAIR PARTS

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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read and
understand the owner’s
manual before using this
product.

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Melrose, MA 02176

Phone [phone]
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety is a combination of using common
sense, staying alert, and knowing how your
Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner (“Vac”) works.

Safety Signal Words

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DANGER: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could

result in minor or moderate injury.
When using your Vac, always follow basic

safety precautions including the following:

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WARNING

- To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury:

• Read and understand this manual and
all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac before
operating.

• Use only as described in this manual.

• Do not leave Vac running while
unattended - you may fail to notice
important signs indicating abnormal
operation such as loss of suction, debris/
liquid exiting exhaust, or abnormal
motor noises. Immediately stop using
Vac if you notice these signs.

• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.

• Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust. To reduce the
risk of fire or explosion, do not use near
combustible liquids, gases, or dusts,
such as gasoline or other fuels, lighter
fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural
gas, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain
dust, aluminum dust, or gun powder.

• Do not vacuum anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.

• To avoid the risk of self-ignition of drum
debris, empty drum after each use.
Combustible materials, such as rags or
sawdust containing stain or urethane,
can be sources of such overheating.

• Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold
fireplace ash, or other fine dusts with
standard filter. These may pass through
the filter and be exhausted back into the
air. Use a fine dust filter instead.

• To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic
vapors, do not vacuum or use near toxic
or hazardous materials.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not expose to rain or allow liquid to
enter motor compartment. Store indoors.

• This Wet/Dry Vac is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.

• Do not use with a torn filter or without
filter installed except when vacuuming
liquids as described in this manual.
Dry debris ingested by the impeller may
damage the motor or be exhausted into
the air.

• Turn off Vac before unplugging.

• To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, unplug power cord
before changing or cleaning filter.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not use with damaged cord, plug or
other parts. If your Vac is not working
as it should, has missing parts, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, call customer
service.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord
as handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run Vac over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.

• Do not handle plug, switch, or the Vac
with wet hands.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Use only extension cords that are rated
for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor
condition or too small in wire size can
pose fire and shock hazards. To reduce
the risk of these hazards, be sure the
cord is in good condition and that liquid
does not contact the connection. Do not
use an extension cord with conductors
smaller than 1,3 mm

• This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated,
eliminating the need for a separate
grounding system. Use only identical
replacement parts. Read the instructions
for Servicing Double-Insulated Wet/Dry
Vacs before servicing.

• Do not put any object into ventilation
openings. Do not vacuum with any
ventilation openings blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair or anything that may
reduce air flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.

• To reduce the risk of falls, use extra
care when cleaning on stairs.

• To reduce the risk of back injury or falls,
do not lift a Vac that is heavy with liquid
or debris. Partially empty by scooping
debris or draining liquid.

• To reduce the risk of personal injury
or damage to Vac, use only RIDGID
recommended accessories.

• When using as a blower:

- Direct air discharge only at work area.

- Do not direct air at bystanders.

- Keep children away when blowing.

- Do not use blower for any job except

blowing dirt and debris.

- Do not use as a sprayer.

• To reduce the risk of eye injury, wear
safety eyewear. The operation of any
utility Vac or blower can result in foreign
objects being blown into the eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage.

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CAUTION:

• To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for
extended hours or in a noisy area.

• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.

• Static shocks are common when the
relative humidity of the air is low.
Vacuuming fine debris with your Vac can
deposit static charge on the hose or Vac.
To reduce the frequency of static shocks
in your home or when using this Vac, add
moisture to the air with a humidifier.

Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Vac:

DOUBLE INSULATED
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

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WARNING:

• For your own safety, read and
understand owner’s manual.

• Do not run unattended.

• Do not pick up hot ashes,
coals, toxic, flammable or other
hazardous materials.

• Do not use around explosive
liquids or vapors.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock - do not expose to
rain - store indoors.

SAVE THIS MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION

This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for house­hold use. It may be used for vacuuming
wet or dry media and may be used as a
blower.

Getting to Know Your Wet/Dry Vac

Blower Port

Drum Latch

Dust Drum

Caster

Read this Owner’s Manual to familiarize
yourself with the product features and
to understand the specific usage of your
new Vac.

Carry Handle /
Power Cord Wrap

Powerhead Assembly

ON/OFF Switch

Vac Inlet

Caster Foot
Storage

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Drain

Familiarize yourself with the Accessories included with the Vac. Each Accessory may be
used in various ways for vacuuming and blowing debris. Here is a list of the Accessories
and their uses.

Professional Locking Hose - Provides
transfer of vacuum or blowing capability
to work site. Provides the means of
attaching Extension Wands and Nozzles.
Locking Hose 48mm (1 7/8”) x 2.4 m (8’) ­Fits 2 1/2” Accessories.

Extension Wands - These Wands can
be connected together and provide

Wet Nozzle - Used for wet pickup on
smooth surfaces to pick up liquid and dry
the surface in one stroke.

Utility Nozzle - General purpose Nozzle
for most vacuuming applications.

Car Nozzle - Dry pickup Nozzle for car
interiors and most upholstery cleaning.

additional length.

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INTRODUCTION

Tools Required

Phillips Screwdriver

Unpacking

This Product Requires Assembly.

Check all parts from carton against the
Carton Contents List.

If any parts are damaged or missing, contact
1-800-4-RIDGID (US and Canada) or by
email at [e-mail].

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Carton Contents List

Key Description Qty

A Wet/Dry Vac ...............................1

B Carry Handle ................................1

C Pan Head Screws, #10 x 3/4”

(19 mm) ....................................6

D Hose Storage Clips .....................2

E Caster Foot w/Storage .................4

F Casters ........................................4

G* Qwik Lock™ Filter .......................1

H Professional Locking Hose ..........1

I Extension Wands .........................2

J Utility Nozzle ................................1

K Wet Nozzle ..................................1

L Car Nozzle ...................................1

M Owner’s Manual ...........................1

* The Filter comes preassembled.

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