RIDGID WD1665 User Manual

WD1665 OWNERS MANUAL

16 U.S. GALLONS/

13 CDN. GALLONS

WET/DRY VAC WITH

DETACHABLE BLOWER

For Your Safety:

Read all instructions carefully Save this manual for future referenece

Part No. SP6438 Printed in U.S.A.

– IMPORTANT –

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Section Page

Table of Contents ..................................2

Important Safety Instructions .................2

Safety Signal Words ............................2

Save These Instructions ........................3

Introduction . ...........................................4

Unpacking and Checking Carton

Contents .............................................4

Carton Contents List ...........................4

Float/Cage Assembly .............................5

Filter Assembly/Replacement ................5

Accessory Caddy/Caster Assembly .......6

Caster/Caster Foot Assembly ................6

To Store Your Accessories ....................6

Vac Assembly ........................................7

Positioning Detachable Blower

(Power Head Assembly) ........................7

Section Page

Operation ............................................... 8

Vacuuming Dry Materials .................... 9

Vacuuming Liquids .............................. 9

Emptying Dust Drum ........................... 9

Cord Wrap ......................................... 10

Moving the Vac .................................. 10

Blowing Feature ................................10

Assemble the Detachable Blower for

“Blowing” ......................................... 11

Maintenance ........................................11

Blower Intake .....................................11

Cleaning Vac Filter ............................ 12

Wet/Dry Vac ...................................... 12

Wet Nozzle ........................................ 13

Repair Parts ........................................ 14

IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your vac works. Read this manual to understand the vac.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: means if the safety information

is not followed someone will be seriously injuredor killed.

WARNING:means if the safetyinformation is not followed someone could be seriously injuredor killed.

CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed someone may be injured.

When using your Wet/Dry Vac,follow basic safety precautions including the following.

WARNING- To reduce

the risk of fire, electric shock, or

injury:

Read and understand this owner’s manual and all labels on the Wet/Dry Vac before operating. Use only as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to Wet/Dry Vac, use only RIDGID recommended accessories.

Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust. Toreduce the risk of fire or explosion:

• Do notvacuum,or usethis Wet/Dry Vac near,flammable or combustible liquids, gases, or explosive dusts like gasoline or other fuels, lighterfluid, cleaners, oilbased paints, natural gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder.

• Do not use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer.

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

Do not vacuum fireplace sootor ash. This is a very fine dust which will not be captured by the filter and may cause damage.

To reduce therisk of healthhazards from vaporsor dusts,do notvacuum toxicmaterials.

Do not use or store near hazardous materials. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

expose to rain. Store indoors. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close

attention is necessary when used by or near children.

Do notuse this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter installed except for vacuuming liquids as described in the operation section of this manual.

Do not leave Wet/Dry Vacwhen plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. T urn off Wet/Dry Vac before unplugging.

WARNING: To r educe the risk of fire or electric shock, do not run vac unattended.

To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplugpower cord beforechanging or cleaning filter.

Do notunplug by pulling on cord. Tounplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other parts. If your Wet/Dry Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left out- doors, or dropped into water, return it to a Authorized Service Center.

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 Wet/Dry Vac over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac with wet hands.

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 awayfrom openings and moving parts.

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

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

Use this Wet/Dry DetachableBlower V acas described in this manual.

When using as detached blower:

• Turn unit off before setting on ground or

releasing grasp from handle.

• Do not use on wet surfaces, electric

shock couldoccur.

• 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

blowingdirt and debris. Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor housing of your Wet/Dry Vac.

DOUBLE INSULATED GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED

WHEN SER V IC ING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

electric shock- do not expose to

rain-store indoors.

WARNING: For your own safety,

read and understand owner’sman-

ual. Do not pickup hot ashes,coals,

toxic, flammable or other hazard-

ous materials. Do not use around

explosive liquids or vapors.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The operation of any utility vac or blower can result inforeign objectsbeing blowninto the ey e s ,which canresult in se vere eye damage. Always wear safety goggles, not glasses, complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on package. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available at many localretail stores. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could

seriously hurt you when they break.

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

For dusty operations wear dust mask.

Only use extension cords that are rated for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor condition or that are too small in wire size can pose fire and shock hazards. When using an extension cord, be sure it is in good condition. Using any extension cord will cause some loss of power. Tokeep the loss to a

minimum, use the followingtable to choose the minimum wire size extension cord.

Extension

Cord Length

0-50 Ft.

50-100 Ft.

Gauge

(A.W.G.)

14 12

Introduction

This Wet/Dry Vacis intended for household use only .

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please Read Carefully

Static Shocks Are Common -Indry

areasor when the relativehumidity ofthe air is low.Toreduce static shocks in yourhome the best remedy is to add moisture to the air with a console humidifier.

Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents

Remove contents of carton. Check each item against the C ar ton Contents List. Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID (www.ridgidwoodworking.com) if any parts are damaged or missing.

Carton Contents Lis t

Key Description ........................... Qty.

A 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac................1

B Hose ...........................................1

C* Filter Nut (Assembled) ................ 1

D* Filter Plate (Assembled)..............1

E* Filter (Assembled).......................1

F Utility Nozzle ...............................1

G Car Nozzle ..................................1

H Blower Nozzle.............................1

J Wet Nozzle..................................1

K Male-Male Adapter...................... 1

L Diffuser Blowing..........................1

M Extension Wands........................2

N Owners Manual...........................1

P Accessory Caddy........................1

Q Caster Wheel..............................4

R Caster Foot for Storage...............2

*These items may come preassembled.

If they are not present in the carton check the vac power head to see if they are preassembled.

Float/Cage A ssembly

WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understoodthe safetyand operation instructions. Do not operate vac with any parts damaged or missing.

If the filter cage and float are not already installed, followthe instructions below for proper assembly:

1.Place the lid assembly of the vac upside down.

2.Place the float over the center of the lid with the words “This Side Towards Lid” layingface down over the hole.

3.Line up filter cage tabs with the slots in thecenter ringof thelid assembly.Push on the filtercage untilthe tabssnap into the slots for a secure fit.

NOTE:If filter cage needs to be removed because the float is placed in the wrong

way, use a flat blade screwdriver and insert the blade near one of the tabs between the filter cage and the center ring of the lid. Pry the tab out of the slot. Tilt the cage and lift awayfrom the lid. To replace, repeat steps 1-3 of this section.

Solid End

Filter Assembly/Replacement

1.Carefully s lide the filter over the filter cage, sliding filter down until it stops against the lid.

2.Place the hole in the filter plate over threaded screw of the filter cage.

3.Gently push on the filter plateto seat the rubber ring of the filterinside the circular channel of the filter plate.

4.Placefilter nut onto threaded screw and tighten it down.Finger tighten only.

NOTE: Leverof filter nut should be away from plate as shown.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this may deformor crack the filter plate, filter cage or filter.

Threaded

Screw

Filter Cage

Tabs (3) Open End Float

Lid

Assembly

Slots (3)

Filter Nut

Filter Plate

Filter

Filter Cage

Accessory C addy/Caster Assembly

1.Remove the power head and lid assembly from the dust dr um and set aside.

2. Turn thedust drum upsidedown on the floor.

3.Insert the accessory caddy into the bottom of drum, as shown,on the opposite side of the drain cap.

4.Push on the accessory caddy until it is flush wi th bottom of the dust drum.

5. Insert the caster stem into the socket of the accesory caddy as shown (2 places).

6.Push on the caster until the ball on the caster stem is inserted all the wayinto the socket. You will hear the ball snap

intothe socketand the casterwill swivel easily when positioning is correct.

Caster Caster Stem

Caster Ball

Accessory Caddy

Caster/Caster Foot Assembly

With the power head and lid assembly removed from the drum, and the drum upside down on the floor:

1.Insert the 2 caster feet into the bottom of drum, as shown on the 2 locations near the drain cap.

2.Push on the caster foot until the foot is flush wi th bottom of the dust drum.

3.Insert the caster stem into the socketof the caster foot, as shown (2 places).

4. Push on the caster until the ball on the caster stem is inserted all the way into the socket. You will hear the ball snap

into the socket and the caster will swivel easily when positioning is correct.

5.Turn the drum upright.

Caster

Caster Ball

Caster

Foot

Dust Drum

Drain Cap

Dust Drum

Caster Stem

To Store Your Ac cessories

1.Your RIDGID wet/dry vac isdesigned to provide better stability, mobility and accessory storage with the accessory caddy. Located on the caddy are five storage pockets. Conveniently store accessory nozzles and extension wands on these locations and use the front 2 caster feetstorage pockets for the hose or any of the accessories.

Vac Assembly

1.Locate the lid assemblyand the drum/ casterfoot/caddyassembly(assembled earlier).

2.Position the lid assembly with the inlet of the unit located in l ine with the drain cap on the dust drum.

3.To assemble the lid assembly to the drum/casterfoot/caddy assembly,lower the lid assemblyonto the dust drum. Rotateboth latchesdown untilyou hear them snap over the lip of the drum.

Drum

Latch

Drum Latch

Drum Lip

Assembly

Lid

Dust

Drum

Drain

Cap

Inlet

Positioning Detachable Blower (Power Head Assembly)

1.To r emove the detachable blower from the lid assembly, press down on the power head latch under the detachable blower handle and lift the blower off the lid of the vac. To replace the blower back onto the lid assembly, Follow the instructionsbelow.

2.On top of the detachable blower (opposite t he handle side of the blower); there is a molded plastic lead that is used to assist assembling the unit. Position the l ead into the indented area above the “Pull Handle”.

3.Rotate the detachableblower down until the t ravel of the unit stops.

4. Lightly press down on the carry handle of the detachable blower until you hear the slight “snap” of the power head latch engaging the blower .The detachable blower is now latched to the lid assembly.

Power Head

Latch

Drum Latch

Power

Head Latch

Detachable

Blower

Lid Asm.

Molded

Plastic Lead

Indented Area

Pull

Handle

Positioning Detachable Blower (Power Head Assembly) (continued)

Your new wet/dry vac is ready for use. With the wet/dry vac completely assembled and ready for use, insert the push button end of the “Tug-a-Long” hose into the inlet of the vac. The hose should snap into place. To remove the hose from the vac, press the release button in the hose assembly and pull the hose out of the vac inlet, as shown.

Press and

Pull

Release

Button

Operation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with flammable gases or flammable vapors such as lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-base paints, gasoline,alcohol or explosive dust such as coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder in the air.Do not vacuum explosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this vac as a sprayer.To reducethe risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials. To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not expose to rain. Store vac indoors. Unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter or emptying the dust drum.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of hearing damage wear ear protectors when using the vac or blower for extended hours or when using it in a noisy area. The operation of any utility vac or blowercan resultin foreign objects being blown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1(orin Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on Package before commencing operation. Safety Goggles are available at many local retail stores.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliancehas a polarizedplug (oneblade is widerthan the other).This plug will fit in a polarizedoutlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.

Do not change the plug in any way. NOTE: When using the unit in the vacuum-

ing mode, always insert the air diffuser in the exhaust port on the detachable blower . This breaks up the direct flow of air and diffuses it.

Famil iariz eyourself with the accessories included with the vac. Each accessory may be used in various ways for vacuuming and blowingdebris. Here is a list of the accessories and their uses.

UtilityNozzle - General purpose nozzle for most vacuuming applications.

Wet Nozzle -Usedforwetpickupon smooth surfaces to pick up liquid and dry the surface in one stroke.

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

Blower Nozzle - Attached to the end of a

hose or directly to the power assembly concentrates the air for blowing applications.

Diffuser - Insert in the exhaust of the vac while vacuuming and the air exiting the exhaust is “diffused”. This breaks up the air coming out of the exhaust.

Extension Wands - These wands can be connected together and provides additional length for more reach.

Hose- Provides transfer of vacuum or blowing capability to work site. Provides the means of attaching extension wands and nozzles.

MaleToMale Adapter- Usethis accessory to connect the blower nozzle to the exhaust of the power assembly.

Accessory Caddy - Store all the accessories with your vac.

Caster Feet (Front) - Store accessories with your vac.

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1.The filter must be in correct position at all times to avoid leaks and possible damage t o vac.

2.When using your vac to pick up very fine dust, it will be necessary for you to empty the drum and clean the filter at more frequent intervals to maintain vac performance.

NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up dry material. If you use your vac to pick up material when the filter is wet, the filter will clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.

3.If your f ilter is wet but you need to use the vacto pick up dry material, you can quickly dry t he filter by running the vac without hose attached for about 10 minutes. The clean air rushing through the vac will help dry the filter.

Vacuuming Liquids

1.When picking up small amounts of liquid the filter may be left in place.

2.When picking up large amounts of liquid we recommend t hat the filter be removed. If the filter is not removed,it will become saturatedand misting may appear in the exhaust.

CAUTION: Do not remove the filter cage or float. It is there to shut off airflow when the drum is full of liquids.

3.When the liquid in the drum reaches a predetermined level, the float mechanism willrise automatically to cut off airflow. You will know that the float has risen because vac airflow ceases and the motor noise will become higher in pitch, due to increasedmotor speed. When this happens, turn off the vac, unplug the power cord, and empty the drum.

4.After using the vac to pick up liquids, the filter must be dried to avoid possible mildew and damage to the filter.

IMPORTANT :To avoid damage to the vac do not run motor with float in raised position.

Emptying Dust Drum

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidentalstarting, unplug power cord before emptying the drum.

1.To remove the lid to empty contents of the dust drum, simply lift the two drum latches at the front and rear of the dust drum andlift the lid assembly up and off the dust drum and set to the side.

2.Lay the lid assembly upside down on a clean dry area while emptying thedrum or changing the filter.

3.Dump thedrum contentsintothe proper waste disposalcontainer.

Operation (continued)

Drum

Latch

4.If the contents are liquid, you may dispose by using the drain provided in the drum foreasy emptying. Simply unscrew the drain cap and allow the liquidto drain completely out of the vac drum.

WARNING:To reduce therisk of back injury or falls, do not lift a vac heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop or drain enough contents out to make the vac lightenough to lift comfortably.

Cord Wrap

When vacuumingis complete,unplugthe cord and wrapit aroundthe power assembly as shown.The cord shouldwrap underthe pullhandle (abov ethe inlet) and around and under the handle to the powerassembl y.

Handle

Pull Handle

and workshop applications to blow sawdust and other debris.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94-3-M88)before using as a blower.

WARNING: Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust which might be inhaled.

CAUTION: To r educe the risk of hearing damage wear ear protectors when using the vac/blower for extended hours or when using it in a noisy area.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders,keep them clear of blowing debris.

1.Familiarizeyourself with the detachable blower portion of your wet/dry vac.

2.Remove the detachable blower of your vac by pressing down on the power head latch under t he handle of t he detachableblower. (This power head latchholds thedetachableblowerto the lid assembly.)

3.Lift the detachable blowerup by raising the handle upward and pulling the unit away from it’s nested position on the lid.

Cord Wrap

Moving the Vac

Should it become necessary to pick the vac up to move it, the handles on the sides of the dust drum are used to lift. T omaneuver the vac, the pull handle above the inlet should be used.

Blowing Feature

Your wet/dry vac has a“detachable blower”. It has the capability to be used as a dedicated blower for yard work, patio cleanup

Goggles

Dust Mask

Blowing Port

Male/Male

Adapter

Extension

Wand

Blower Nozzle

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