RIDGID WD4522 Operator's Manual
WD4522
4.5 U.S. GALLONS/15 LITERS
PRO PACK WET/DRY VAC
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www.ridgidvacs.com
Part No. SP6671 Printed in Mexico
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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W
ARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
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Table of Contents
Section Page
I
mportant Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking and Checking
Carton Contents List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting to Know Your Vac . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing Extension Wand Clips . . . . . . 6
Float/Cage Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Filter Assembly/Replacement . . . . . . . . 7
Cord, Hose & Accessory Storage . . . . . 8
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . 10
S
ection Page
Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Emptying the Dust Drum . . . . . . . . . 10
Cord Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning and Disinfecting
the Wet/Dry Vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Repair Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety is a combination of common
sense, staying alert, and knowing how
your Wet/Dry Vac works.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
When using your Wet/Dry Vac (“Vac”),
always follow basic safety precautions
including the following:
WARNING - To
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury:
• Read and understand this operator’s
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.
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust. To reduce
the risk of fire or explosion, do not
vacuum or use near flammable or
combustible liquids, gases, or
explosive dusts, such as gasoline or
other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oilbased paints, natural gas, hydrogen,
coal dust, magnesium dust, aluminum
dust, grain dust, or gun powder.
• 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
filter. This is a very fine dust which may
be exhausted back into the air. Use a
fine dust filter instead.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards
from vapors or dust, 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 or allow liquid to
enter motor compartment. Store
indoors.
• 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
the filter installed except when
vacuuming liquids as described in the
Operation section of this manual. Dry
debris ingested by the impeller may
damage the motor or be exhausted
back into the air
.
• Do not leave Vac plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
• Turn off Vac before unplugging.
•
W
ARNING:
The power cord on this
product contains lead, a chemical
known in the State of California to
cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
W
ash hands
after handling.
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CAUTION:
• To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for
extended hours or using in a noisy
area.
• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
NOTE: Static shocks are common in
dry areas or when the relative humidity of
the air is low. Vacuuming fine debris with
your Vac can deposit static charge on the
hose or on the Vac. The best remedy to
reduce the frequency of static shocks in
your home or when using this Vac is to
add moisture to the air with a humidifier.
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hazards. To reduce the risk of these
h
azards when using an extension cord,
be sure it is in good condition and that
t
he connection does not come into
contact with liquid. To keep power loss
to a minimum, use the following table
to choose the minimum wire size
extension cord.
• 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, 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.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not handle plug, switch, or the 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 away from openings
and moving parts.
• To reduce the risk of falls, use extra
care when cleaning on stairs.
• 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.
- Wear safety eyewear.
• 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.
• Do not store or stack items on top of vac.
• 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 DoubleInsulated Wet/Dry V
acs before
servicing.
• 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
Extension Cord Length Gauge A.W.G.
0-50 Ft. 14
50-100 Ft. 12
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Vac:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock - do not expose to
rain - store indoors.
WARNING: Do not step, stand or sit
on vacuum. Improper use may
cause injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
do not store foreign objects in this
compartment. Only store Vac
Accessories.
WARNING: For your own safety, read
and understand operator
’
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.
DOUBLE INSULATED
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
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Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents
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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.
Carton Contents List
Key Description Qty
A 4.5-Gallon PRO PACK Vac..........1
B* Float (Assembled)........................1
C* Filter Cage (Assembled)..............1
D* Fine Dust Filter VF3500
(Assembled).................................1
E* Filter Plate (Assembled) ..............1
F*
Filter Nut (Assembled) .................1
G Extension Wand Clip (Left)..........1
H Extension Wand Clip (Right)........1
I Extension Wands.........................2
J* Crevice Tool .................................1
K* Dusting Brush ..............................1
L* Utility Nozzle................................1
M* Superflex Hose ............................1
N Operator’s Manual .......................1
* These items may come preassembled.
If they are not present in the carton,
check the vac power head to see if they
are preassembled.
A
THIS
SIDE
TOW
ARD LID
B
C
D
E
F
J
K
L
N
I
G
H
M
Introduction
This PRO PACK 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.
Read this operator’s manual to familiarize
yourself with the product features and to
understand the specific usage of your
new Vac.
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Getting to Know Your Vac
1. Familiarize yourself with the controls
a
nd features of your vac before
operating.
Drum Latch (2)
Drum
Left
Cover
Right
Cover
Accessory
Storage Area
Blowing
Port
Handle
Cord & Hose
Storage Area
Vacuum
Port Inlet
Power Switch
Hose
Storage
C
revice
Tool
Storage
Power Cord
Storage
D
usting
Brush
Storage
Utility
Nozzle
S
torage
Blowing
P
ort
Left
Extension
Wand Clip
Right
Extension
Wand Clip
Extension
Wands
BACK VIEW OF UNIT
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NOTE: If filter cage or float ever have to
be replaced, follow the instructions below
for proper assembly:
1.
Grasp the drum latches on both the
right and left side of the power head.
Slowly pull the drum latches away from
the drum. Lift the power head off the
drum. Place the lid assembly of the vac
upside down on a clean, dry surface.
2. Remove the filter nut and the filter.
3. 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.
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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.
Float/Cage Replacement
Filter
Cage
Slots (3)
Tabs (3)
Drum Latches
(2)
Flexible
Locking
Tab
Pull
Out
And
Lift Up
Installing Extension Wand Clips
N
OTE: The extension wand clips are
marked “L” and “R” and should be installed
on the back of the PRO PACK unit.
NOTE: While viewing the unit from behind,
the clip marked “L” goes on the left side
and the clip marked “R” goes on the right
side.
R
L
Left
Extension
Wand Clip
Right Extension
Wand Clip
H
ook the tab on the bottom of the
extension wand clip into the depression
in the bottom of the drum. Rotate the clip
upwards until the extension wand clip
snaps into the slots in the drum, as
shown.
Slot
Rotate
Hook
Under Vac
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WARNING: To avoid personal
i
njury or damage to vac be sure to
keep hands, fingers, or any other
foreign objects out of the center
opening when assembling the float.
Filter
Cage
Float
Labeled
End
Tabs (3)
Slots (3)
THIS SIDE
TOWARD LID
4. Place the float over the opening in the
center of the lid with the words “This
side toward lid” laying face down over
the hole.
5. Line up filter cage tabs with the slots in
the center ring of the lid assembly.
Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into the slots for a secure fit.
1. Carefully slide the filter over the filter
cage, sliding filter down until the filter
stops against the lid.
2. Place the hole in the filter plate over
the threaded screw of the filter cage.
3. Gently push on the filter plate to seat
the rubber ring of the filter inside the
circular channel of the filter plate.
4. Place filter nut onto threaded screw
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 plate, filter
cage or filter.
5. To assemble the power head to the
drum, position power head over drum,
with drum latches lined up with recess
in drum. (The power head will only fit
on the drum one way).
6. Rotate the latches into the drum
recesses and press inward to secure
lid to drum.
7. Your vac is now ready to use. Read the
instructions on the following pages to
operate your vac safely
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Filter Assembly/Replacement
Filter Nut
Filter
Plate
Filter
Threaded
Screw
Filter
Cage
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Cord, Hose & Accessory Storage
1. Your vac has convenient locations to
store your power cord, vac hose, and
accessories.
2. Under the left cover of your Wet/Dry
Vac (as shown) is a storage location
meant to hold your superflex hose,
crevice tool and power cord. For ease
of storage, the hose should be folded
as shown and placed in the storage bin
to the far left. You will also notice a
rectangular feature in the bottom of this
bin. The crevice tool will easily store
standing up in this feature, tapered
side down. Additionally, the power cord
will also fit in this bin to the far right
side. Fold or wrap the cord in
approximately 1-foot lengths until you
get within a foot of the storage bin. The
folded cord should now fit neatly into
the storage bin.
3. Under the right cover of your Wet/Dry
Vac (as shown) is a storage location for
the dusting brush and utility nozzle.
Each of these nozzles has a specific
location molded into the housing. Only
these two nozzles should be stored in
this location. Also located inside this
compartment is the blowing port.
Please see the “Blowing” section for
blowing directions.
4. To store the extension wands, snap
each extension wand into the extension
wand clips on the back of the unit.
Hose
Storage
Crevice
Tool
Storage
Power Cord
Storage
Dusting
Brush
Storage
Utility
Nozzle
Storage
Blowing
Port
Extension
Wand
Extension
Wand Clip
Correct
Hose
Wrap for
Storage
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Operation
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.
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 switch actuator
are international "On & Off" symbols. "O"
is the symbol for "OFF" and "l" is the
symbol for "ON".
=
OFF
=
ON
NOTE: When using the unit in the
vacuuming mode, the accessory storage
lid can be used as an air diffuser by
closing this lid.
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.
Dusting Brush - Use for sweeping up
areas with fine dust or debris. Great for
detailed cleaning.
Crevice Tool - Use to pick up debris in
hard to reach locations.
Utility Nozzle - General purpose nozzle for
most vacuuming applications.
Hose - Provides transfer of vacuum or
blowing capability to work site. Provides
the means of attaching accessories.
Hose includes suction relief valve to
reduce hose pull back when the inlet is
blocked.
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When operating your vacuum with the
storage lids closed, take care to make
sure that the power cord is positioned
through the cord opening in the cover.
Left Cover
Power Cord
Opening
Drum Power
Cord Opening
Power
Cord
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, aluminum, 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.
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
eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before
starting operation. Safety eyewear
are available at many local retail
stores.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or electric shock, do not run vac
unattended.
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Operation (continued)
Emptying the Dust DrumVacuuming 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.
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you use your vac to pick
up dust 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
suction. 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 avoid damage to the
vac, do not run motor with float in raised
position.
1. To remove the power head to empty
contents of the dust drum, simply lift
the two drum latches on the front and
rear of the vac and lift the power head
up and off the dust drum and set to the
side.
Cord Storage
When vacuuming is complete, unplug the
cord and wrap it up as described in the
Cord, Hose & Accessory Storage section
shown on page 8.
Drum Latches
(2)
WARNING: Do not remove the
filter cage and float. The float
prevents water from entering the
impeller and damaging the motor.
The cage prevents fingers from
touching the moving impeller.
2. Set the power head upright in a clean,
dry area while emptying the drum.
3. Dump the drum contents into the proper
waste disposal container.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
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