RIDGID WD1665 User Manual [en, es]

Part No. SP6438 Printed in Canada

OWNERS MANUAL

WD1665

16 U.S. GALLONS/

60 LITRES

WET/DRY VAC

WITH DETACHABLE

BLOWER

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Table of Contents

Section Page

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

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

Safety Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Unpacking and Checking

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

Carton Contents List. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Replacement Filter Assembly. . . . . . . . 6

Accessory Caddy/Caster Assembly . . . 7

Caster/Caster Foot Assembly. . . . . . . . 7

To Store Your Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cord Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wet/Dry Vac Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Positioning Detachable Blower

(Power Head Assembly) . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . 10

Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Emptying the Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Moving the Wet/Dry Vac . . . . . . . . . 11

Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Assemble the Detachable Blower

for “Blowing” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Blower Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Filter Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Filter Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cleaning a Dry Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Cleaning a Wet Filter . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning and Disinfecting

the Wet/Dry Vac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Casters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Wet Nozzle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Repair Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

— IMPORTANT —

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 injured or killed.

WARNING: means if the safety information is not followed someone could be seriously injured or 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. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion:

• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vac, near flammable or combustible liquids, gases, or explosive dusts, like gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder.

If you require a French owner’s manual, call 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at info@ridgidvacs.com.

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• 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.

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

When using as 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 Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer.

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.

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

• 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 drywall dust or cold fireplace soot or ash with standard wet/dry filter. This is a very fine dust which will not be captured by the filter and may cause damage.

• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.

• 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 not use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in the operation section of this manual.

• Do not leave Wet/Dry V ac when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. Turn off Wet/Dry Vac before unplugging.

• Do not run Wet/Dry Vac unattended.

• 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 Wet/Dry Vac is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an 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.

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.

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

- store indoors.

DOUBLE INSULATED GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENTPARTS.

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Introduction

This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for household use only.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please Read Carefully

Static Shocks Are Common - In dry

areas or when the relative humidity of the air is low. To reduce the frequency of static shocks in your home the best remedy is to add moisture to the air with a humidifier.

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. Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3) shown on package. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety Goggles are available at many local retail 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. Use only 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. To keep the loss to a minimum, use the following table to choose the minimum wire size extension cord.

Extension Cord Length Gauge A.W.G.

0-50 Ft. 14 50-100 Ft. 12

FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN

NO SIGHT

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Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents

Carton Contents List

Key Description Qty

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

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

C Utility Nozzle................................1

D Car Nozzle...................................1

E Blower Nozzle..............................1

F Wet Nozzle...................................1

G Male-Male Adapter.......................1

H Diffuser Blowing...........................1

J Extension Wands.........................2

K Accessory Caddy.........................1

L Caster Wheel...............................4

M Caster Foot for Storage...............2

N Owner ’s Manual...........................1

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

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Replacement Filter Assembly

Filter Cage

Filter Nut Lever

Filter Nut

Filter Plate

Filter

Slots (3)

Threaded Stud

Filter Cage Tabs (3)

Slots (3)

THIS SIDE

TOWARD LID

Filter Cage

Tabs (3)

Float

Solid End

Power Assembly

Slots (3)

1.Carefully slide the filter over the filter cage, sliding it over the center ring covering the 3 slots until the filter stops against the lid.

2.Place filter nut and filter plate onto threaded stud and tighten it down. Finger tighten only.

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

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

NOTE: If filter cage or float needs to be replaced or removed, 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 away from the lid. To replace, follow the assembly instructions below:

1. Place the float over the opening in the center of the lid with the words "This Side Towards Lid" laying face down over the hole.

2.Line up filter cage tabs with slots in the center ring of the lid.

3.Push on the filter cage until the tabs snap into slots for a secure fit.

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

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or damage to vac be sure to keep hands, fingers, or any other foreign objects out of the center opening when assembling the float.

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

2.Turn the dust drum upside down 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 with bottom of dust drum.

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

6.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.

Accessory Caddy/Caster 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 with bottom of the dust drum.

3. Insert the caster stem into the socket of

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 Foot Assembly

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Caster Caster Stem

Caster Ball

Accessory Caddy

Drain Cap

Dust Drum

Caster Caster Stem Caster Ball

Caster Foot

Dust Drum

Your RIDGID wet/dry vac is designed 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 feet storage pockets for the hose or any of the accessories.

To Store Your Accessories

Drum Latch

Drum Lip

Drum Latch

1. Locate the lid assembly and the drum/ caster foot/caddy assembly (assembled earlier).

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

3. To assemble the lid assembly to the drum/caster foot/caddy assembly, lower the lid assembly onto the dust drum. Rotate both latches down until you hear them snap over the lip of the drum.

Wet/Dry Vac Assembly

Cord Wrap

When vacuuming is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it around the power assembly as shown. The cord should wrap under the pull handle (above the inlet) and around and under the handle to the power assembly.

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Handle

Pull Handle

Cord Wrap

Inlet

Lid Assembly

Dust Drum

Drain Cap

Positioning Detachable Blower

(Power Head Assembly)

Release Button

Press and Pull

1. To remove 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, proceed to the following instructions.

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

3. Rotate the detachable blower down until the travel 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.

5. 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.

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Power Head Latch

Detachable Blower

Molded Plastic Lead

Indented Area

Pull Handle

Power Head Latch

Drum Latch

Lid Assembly

Operation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or vapors include but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oilbase paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but are not limited to; coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum explosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use this vac as a sprayer. To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet 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 vacuuming 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.

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.

Male To Male Adapter - Use this 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 always be in correct

position at all times to avoid leaks and possible damage to 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 peak vac performance.

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.

Utility Nozzle - General purpose nozzle for most vacuuming applications.

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

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

WARNING: The operation of any utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) shown on package before starting operation. Safety Goggles are available at many local retail stores.

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

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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 filter is wet but you need to use the vac to pick up dry material, you can quickly dry the 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 that the filter be removed. If the filter is not removed, it will become saturated and misting may appear in the exhaust.

3. When the liquid in the drum reaches a predetermined level, the float mechanism will rise automatically to cut off air-flow. You will know that the float has risen because vac airflow ceases and the motor noise will become higher in pitch, due to increased motor 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 reduce the risk of damage to the vac, do not run motor with float in raised position.

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

WARNING: To reduce the risk 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 light enough to lift comfortably.

Emptying the Drum

3.Dump the drum contents into the proper waste disposal container.

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

Moving the Wet/Dry 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. To maneuver the vac, the pull handle above the inlet should be used.

Blowing Feature

Y our wet/dry vac has a “detachable lower”. It has the capability to be used as a dedicated blower for yard work, patio cleanup 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) before using as a blower.

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

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

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 and lift the lid assembly up and off the dust drum and set to the side.

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

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Drum Latch

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