RIDGID WD20620 Owner's Manual
WD2060
OWNERS MANUAL
For Your Safety:
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20 U.S./16.6 CDN.
GALLONS
WET/DRY VAC
Part No. SP6484 Printed in Canada
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..................................2
Imp o rta n t Sa fe ty In structi on s ........ .........2
Safety Signal Words ........................... 2
Save These Instructions ........................3
Indroduction............................................4
Unpacking and Checki ng Carton
Contents ............................................ 4
Carton Contents List ...........................4
Caste r/Caste r F oo t As se mb ly ................4
Replacement Filter Assembly ................5
To Store Your Accessories ....................5
Insert Hose ............................................5
Vac Assembly ........................................6
Cor d Stora ge .......................................6
Oper ation . .......... .......... ....... .......... .........7
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS
Safety is a combination of common
sense, staying alert and knowing how
your vac works. Read this manual to
understand t he vac.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: means if the safety infor mation
is not followed so meo ne will be seriously
injured or killed.
WARNING: means i f the safety information is not followed someone could be
seriousl y inj ured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information
is not followed someone may be injured.
When using your Wet/Dry V ac, follow basic
safety pr ecauti ons including the f ollow ing.
WARNING - To reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury:
Read and underst and this owner’s manual
and all labels on the W et/ Dry Vac before
operating. Use only as described in this
manual. To reduce the risk of personal
injury or damage to W et/ Dry Vac, use only
RIDGID recommended accessories.
Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust. To reduce the risk
of fire or explos ion:
• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/ Dry
Vac, near flammable or combustible
liquids, gases, or explo sive dusts, like
V acuuming Dry Materials .................... 7
V acuuming Liquids ............................. 8
Emptying the Drum .............................8
Cord Maintenance ........................... .. .8
Moving th e Vac .. ................................. 8
Blowing Feature .................................. 8
Maintenance ..........................................9
Filter .. .................................................. 9
Dry Filter ............................................. 9
Installation .......................................... 9
Wet/Dry Vac .. ...................................... 9
Wet Nozzle ....................................... 10
Notes ................................................... 11
Repair Parts ........................................ 12
Notes ................................................... 14
gasoline or other fuel s, lighter f luid ,
cleaners, oil- based paints, natur al
gas, hydrogen, coal dust , mag nesi um
dust, grain dust, or gun powder.
• Do not use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer.
Do not vacuum any thing t hat is bu rning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
Do not vacuum fireplace soot or ash. This
is a very fine dust which will not be captured by the fil ter and may cau se damage.
To reduce the risk of health hazards from
vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxi c
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. Clos e
attent ion is necessary when used by or
near children.
Do not use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter instal led except
when vacuuming liquids as descri bed in
the operation section of this manual.
Do not leave Wet /Dry Vac when plugged
in. Unplug f rom outl et whe n no t i n use and
before servicing. Turn off Wet/Dry Vac
before unplugging.
W ARNING: To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not run vac
unattended.
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To reduce the risk of injury fr om accidental starting, unplug power cord before
changing or cleaning filter.
Do not unplug by pulli ng on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not use with damaged cord, plug or
other par ts. 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.
To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care
when cleaning on stairs.
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/Dr y
Vacs before servicing.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor hou sing of your Wet/
Dry Vac.
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 sur faces.
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 blocke d; 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The operation of any utility vac or blower
can result in foreign objects being blown
into the eyes, whi ch can result in severe
eye damage. Al ways wear sa fety goggl es,
not glasses, complying with ANSI
Z87.1(or in Canada CSA Z94. 3-99)
shown on p ackage. Everyd ay eyeglasses
have only impact resistant lenses. They
are not safety glasses. Safety Goggles
are available at many local retail stores.
Glasses or gog gles not in com pliance with
ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you
when they break.
DO UBLE INSULATED
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPL ACEMENT P ARTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock - do not expose to
rain - store indoors.
W ARNING: For your own safety, read
and underst and owner’s manual. Do
not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic,
flammable or other hazardous materials. Do not use around explosive
liquids or vapors.
For dusty operati ons, wear dust mask.
Use only extension cords that are rated
for outdoo r use. Extension cords in poor
condition or that are too small in wire size
can pose fire and sho ck 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 cor d.
Extension
Cord Length
Gauge
(A.W.G.)
To reduce the risk of hearing damag e,
wear ear protectors when using the vac
for extended hours or when, using it in a
noisy area.
0-50 Ft.
50-100 Ft.
3
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Introduction
This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for household use.
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
console humidifier.
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents
Remove entire contents of carton. Check
each item against th e Carton Contents
List. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at
info@ridgi dwoodworking.com if any parts
are damaged or missi ng.
Carton Contents List
Key Description Qty.
A V ac Assembly ..............................1
B Tug-A-Long Hose ........................ 1
C* Filte r N ut ...... ... .............................1
D* Filte r P la te ...................................1
E* Filter.............................................1
F* Filte r C age ...................................1
G* Float.............................................1
H Caster..........................................4
J Caste r F oo t w/ Storag e..... ............4
K Exten sion Wands..... ....................2
L Utility Nozzle................................1
M Wet Nozzle ..................................1
N Car Nozzle... ................................1
P Owners Manual............................1
*These items may come pre assembled.
If they are not present in the carton
check the vac power head to see if th ey
are pre assembl ed.
A
B
L
N
M
C
D
E
F
G
J
K
P
H
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly
1.Turn the dust drum upside down on t he
floor.
2.Insert the caster feet into the bottom of
drum, as shown (4 places).
3.Push on the caster foo t until the foot is
flush with bot tom of the dust drum.
4.Insert the cast er stem int o the socket of
the caster foot, as shown (4 places).
5. 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.
6.Turn the drum upright.
Caster
Caster Stem
Caster Ball
Pin
Caster
Foot
Hole
Dust
Drum
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Replacement Filter Assembly
1.Carefully sli de the filter over the filt er
cage. Line up hole in filter plate with
threaded stud a nd sl ide it do wn unt il the
filter stops against the plate.
2.Place filter nut onto threaded sc rew and
tighten it down. Finger tighten only.
NOTE: Lever of filter nut should be away
from filter as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this
may deform or crack t he filter cage.
To Store Yo ur Accessories
1.Slide extensi on handles and accessories over the rings on the caster feet.
2.To remove handles and accessories,
lightly rotate and pull upward.
Filter Nut
Filter Plate
Filter
Filter
Cage
Plate
3.Accessories m ay also be stored in the
rings pro vided on lid.
Insert Hose
Insert the push button end of the “Tug-ALong” 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.
Release Button
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Vac Assembly
1.Line up vacuum port in top assembly
with drain cap lo cated on the front of
the drum.
2.Place lid on top of drum with the handles snug against the drum channel.
3.Be sure lid complet ely cover s the top of
the drum so leakage does not occur.
4.Push down on top of the locking tab
areas to cause the flexible locki ng tabs
to hook onto the drum li p of t he channel.
5.Make sure that the locking tabs are
snapped in pl ace to pr even t the lid f rom
coming off. (See inset)
6.Rotate both drum latches down until
you hear them snap over lip of the
drum.
Your new wet/dry vac is ready for use.
Top Assembly
Cord Wrap
Area
Blower
Port
Power
Cord
Dust
Drum
Caster Feet
w/Accessory
Storage
On-Off Switch
Pull
Handle
Hose
Casters
Drain Cap
Cord Storage
Simply, wrap the power cord around the
power head and snap the connector on
the plug to a wrap of the cord. .
Push
Down
Drum
Latch
Drum
Channel
Out
Pull Out
Drum
Latch
Tab
Drum
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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. Flammabl e gases or
vapors include but are not l imit ed to; lighter fluid, sol vent type cleaners, oilbase paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosiv e dusts include but
are not limited to; coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum
explosive dust, fl am ma ble 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.
CAUTION: To reduce ris k of hear ing
damage wear ear protectors when
using the va c for ext ended hours or
when using it in a noisy area. The
operation of any utility vac can result
in foreign objects being blown into
the eyes, which can result in severe
eye dam age. Al ways wear safety
goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in 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 electri c shock, this
appliance ha s a polar ized pl ug (one bl ade
is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized out let on ly one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it stil l does not fit, contact a qualified electri cian to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
After you plug the power cord into the outlet, turn the unit on by pushing the switch
from position “O” to position “l”. The symbols used on the motor cover are international “On & Off” symbols. “O” is the
symbol for “OFF” and “l ” is the symbol for
“ON”.
= OFF
Familiarize yourself with the accessories
included with the vac. Each accessory
may be used in various ways for vacuuming and blowing debri s. Here is a list of the
accessories and their uses.
= ON
Util it y N o zz l e - General purpose nozzle
for most vacuumi ng applications.
Wet Nozzle - Used for wet pickup on
smooth surfac es to pick up liquid and dry
the surface in one stroke.
Car Nozzle - Dry pickup nozzle for car
interiors and most upholstery cleaning.
Extension Wands - These wands can be
connected together and provides additional length for more reach.
Hose - Provides transfer of vacuum to
work site. Provi des the means of attaching extension wands and nozzles.
V acuuming Dry Material s
1.The filter must always be in correct
position 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 cl ean the filter at
more frequent intervals to maint ain
peak vac performance.
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you use your vac to pi ck up
dust when the filter i s wet, the f il ter will
clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.
3. If you r fi lter is wet but you need t o use th e
vac to pick u p dry materi al, you can q uickly
dry the filte r by run ni ng the v ac wit hou t
hose att a ched f or about 10 mi nute s. The
clean ai r rus hing throu gh t he vac wi ll he lp
dry the filter.
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Operation (continued)
Vacuuming Liquids
1.When picking up smal l 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 f il ter is not removed, it
will become satur ated and misting may
appear in the exhaust.
3.After using the vac to pick up liquids,
the filt er m ust be dr ied t o avoid pos sible
mildew and damage to the filter.
4.When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float mechanism will rise automatically to cut off airflow. When this happens, turn off the
vac, unplug the power cord, and empty
the drum. You will know that the float
has risen bec ause vac airflow ceases
and the motor noise will become higher
in pitch, due to increased motor speed.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not run vac
unattended.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to th e
vac do not run motor with float in raised
position.
Emptying the Drum
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cor d before emptying
the drum.
1.The vac comes equipped with a drain
for easy empty ing of liquids. Simply
unscrew the dr ain cap and lift the opposite side sli ghtly to empty the drum.
2.Another option is to remove the lid. Pull
the flexibl e latches outward on each
side of the lid to release from the drum.
3.While ho lding the l atche s o ut, l if t t he top
assembly up and away from the drum.
4.Lay top assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying drum or
changing filter.
5.Dump the drum cont ents into the proper
waste dispo sal container.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
back injur y or fal ls, 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.
Cord Maintenance
When vacuuming is complete, unplug the
cord and wrap it around the motor cover.
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. To
manuever the vac, the pull handle above
the inlet should be used.
Blowing Feature
Your vac features “Full Blowin g”. It can
blow sawdust and other debris. Fol low the
steps below to use your vac as a blower.
WARNING: Always wear safety gog-
gles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or
in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) bef ore
using as a blower.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury t o by standers, keep t hem
clear of blowing debr is.
1.Locate blowi ng port of your vac.
2.Insert Tug-A-Long end of hose into the
blowing port of t he vac.
3.(Optional) Attach extension wand to
swivel end of hose, t hen place a car
nozzle on the wand.
4.Turn vac on and you are ready to use
your vac as a blower.
Tug-A-Long
Hose
Extension
Wand
(Optional)
Car
Nozzle
(Optional)
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Blowing
Port
Swivel End
of Hose
Maintenance
Filter
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before ch anging
or cleaning filter.
NOTE: This filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small particles of dust. The filter can be used for wet
or dry pick up. Handle the filter carefully
when removing to clean or installing it.
Creases in the fil ter pleat s may occ ur from
installation but creases will not affect the
performance of the filter.
Cleaning
Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintai n peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
IMPORTANT: Af ter cleaning, check t he filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a
filter with holes or tears in it. Even a small
hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of
your vac. Replace it immediately.
Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, unscrew the filter nut from
the filter cage and lift off filter and filter
plate.
WARNING: Do not remove the filt er
cage. It is there to help prevent your
fingers from getting into the blower
wheel.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the vac for dry
material pickup.
Dry Filter
1.Some removal of dr y debri s can be
accomplished without removing the filter from the vac. Slap your hand on top
of the lid wh ile th e v ac is tur n ed off.
2.For best cleaning results due to accumulated dust, clean the filt er in an open
area. Cleaning SHOULD be done outdoors and not in the li ving quarters.
3.After filter removal from vac, remove
the dry debris by gently t apping the fil ter
against the inside wall of your dust
drum. The debris will loosen and fa ll.
4.For thorough cleaning of dry filter with
fine dust (no debris), run water through
it as described under “Wet Filter”.
Wet F ilte r
After filter is removed, run water through
the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care
that water pressure from the hose is not
strong eno ugh to damage filter.
Installation
Refer to page 5, “Replacement Filter
Assembly”.
Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling
and stori ng the vac.
Wet/Dry V ac
To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best,
clean the outside with a cloth dampened
with warm water and mild soap.
To clean the drum:
1.Dump debris out.
2.Wash drum thoroughly.
3.Wipe out with dry cloth.
W ARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs
and adjustment should be performed by Authorized Service Centers, always using RIDGID
replacement parts.
NOTE: If your casters are noisy, you may
put a dr op of oi l on t he roll er shaf t t o make
them quiet er.
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Wet Nozzle
To pick up liquids off a smooth surface,
use the 2-1/2" wet nozzle accessory supplied with your wet /d ry vac . To use, si mply
attach th e nozzle to the end of an extension wand.
Connect a second ext ension wand to the
first, and connect the 2-1/2" x 7' hose to
the extension wand.
Liquids may be pic ked up by draggi ng the
nozzle acro ss the surface. The squeegee
will dry the surface as you vacuum.
If the rubber becomes worn, it may be
flipped over for use on the opposite side
or replaced. (Replacement service part
#822256). To reverse or replace the
squeegee:
1.Lay the wet n ozzl e on a f lat su rface with
the round inlet opening facing up and
the two latches close to you as shown.
Latches
Nozzle
Body
farthest fr om you.)
2.Using both hands, lower the nozzle
body onto the insert and s queegee with
the round opening of the nozzle closest
to you. With fingers on the far side and
thumbs holding the latches of the
removable in sert, flip t he nozzle over so
the latches are on t he top and the round
inlet opening is facing away from you.
Make sure the squeegee stays on the
insert pins.
3.Press down with each thumb below the
latching tabs until you see and hear the
removable in sert snap into the nozzl e
body. Snap t he latches ov er the locking
tabs into their original position.
Removable
Insert
2. Using both hands, position each thumb
on the removable insert, (below the
latches) and two fingers of each hand on
each latch, lift and di sengage the two
latches from the tabs on t he nozzle body.
3.Gently pull t he lat ches toward yourself
to remove the insert.
To reinst all the removabl e insert correc tly,
foll o w these steps:
1.Place the removable i nsert on a f lat surface with the pin s positioned upward
and the latches close to you as shown.
Place the rubber squeegee on the
insert, with the pins fitting through the
matching ho les in t he squeegee . ( Make
sure the new working edge is located
4.Inspect the pins of the insert to make
sure they fit through th e holes of th e
squeegee and f it i nto the matchi ng slot s
in the nozzle body.
NOTE: If the pins are out position, hold the
nozzle assembly with both hands and gently twist in opposite directions. The insert
pins should snap into proper position.
Twist
Backward
Twist
Forward
The wet nozzle assembly is ready for wet
pickup use.
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Notes
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Repair Parts
RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com
SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VAC
In a double-insulat ed W et/Dry V ac, two systems of insulation are provi ded
instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated
appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added. Servicing a doubl einsulated Wet /Dry Vac requires extreme care and kno wledge of the system,
and should be done only by qualifi ed service personnel. Replaceme nt parts
for a double-in sulated W et/ Dry Vac must be i dentical to the p art s they r epl ace.
Your double-insulated W et/Dry Vac is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULA TED” and t he sy mbol (square withi n a square ) may al so be marked o n
the appliances.
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number
Key
Model WD20600
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally
† These replacement parts are available where you purchased your vac.
Part No.
828830
813213
828829
829693
819260-2
829718-2
828831
826387
820563-4
829692
509488
823201-1
826817
15534-1
818413-2
818961
820563-5
VF4000
73317
73316
830113
825881-2
828833
73102
VT2509
VT2503
VT2510
822256
VT2508
826356-1
826355-1
826354
815096
SP6484
20 U.S. Gallons Wet/Dry Vac
Model N u mb er WD20600
WARNING
Description
Cap Trim
Toggle Switch
Motor Cover
Motor (Includes Key No. 13 thru 16)
Lead Asm
Cord Asm
Lid
Drum Latch
* Screw, Pan Hd. Ty “AB” 10 x 3/4
Collector Asm
Float
Filter Cage
Nut, Hex Flange 5/16-18
Washer
Blower Wheel
Spacer
* Screw, Pan Hd. Ty “AB” 10 x 1-1 /4
† Filt er
Filter Plate
Filter Nut
Dust Drum
Drain Cap
Caster Foot w/Storage
Caster
† Utility Nozzle
† Car Nozzle
† Wet Nozzle (Includes Key No. 28)
Squeegee
† Extension Wands
Hose Asm ( I ncl ude s Ke y Nos 31, 32 , 33 )
Spring Tab
End Hose Interlock
Adapter Hose
Owners Manual
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Repair Parts
RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com
Model N u mb er WD20600
1
2
3
18
8*
17
6
15
16
13
14
11
4
5
7
21
25
8*
9
10
26
27
31
19
20
23
22
24
12
13
28
29
30
32
34
33
Notes
14
Notes
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