RIDGID WD45500 Owner's Manual
WD45500
4.5 U.S. GALLONS/15 LITERS
PRO PACK WET/DRY VAC
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CALL 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) OR
www.ridgidvacs.com
Part No. SP6734 Printed in Mexico
OWNER’S MANUAL
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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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Table of Contents
Section Page
Important 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 Removal and Installation . . . . . . . 7
Cord, Hose & Accessory Storage . . . . . 9
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . 11
Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section Page
Emptying the Dust Drum . . . . . . . . . 11
Cord Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning and Disinfecting
the Wet/Dry Vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cord Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Repair Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
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:
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
• Read and understand this manual and
all labels on the 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.
• 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
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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.
• 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.
• 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
.
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Do not leave Vac when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• 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.
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Use only extension cords that are rated
f
or 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 16 gauge (AWG) in size.
To reduce power loss, use a 14 gauge
extension cord if 25 to 50 ft. long and 12
gauge for 50 ft. or longer.
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Do not use with damaged cord, plug or
o
ther 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.
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 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.
- 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.
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Do not store or stack items on top of
Vac.
• This 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.
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.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
CAUTION:
• To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for
extended time 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.
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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 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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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 .............................................1
C* Filter Cage ...................................1
D*
Qwik Lock™ Filter, VF3500.........1
E Extension Wand Clip (Left)..........1
F Extension Wand Clip (Right)........1
G Extension Wands.........................2
H* Crevice Tool .................................1
I* Dusting Brush ..............................1
J* Utility Nozzle ................................1
K* Superflex Hose ............................1
L Owner’s Manual...........................1
* These items are preassembled to the
power head.
A
THIS SIDE
TOWARD
LID
B
C
D
H
I
J
L
E
F
G
K
Introduction
T
his 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.
R
ead this owner’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
and 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
V
ac 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
NOTE: 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
Hook 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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Filter
Cage
Float
Labeled
End
Tabs (3)
Slots (3)
THIS SIDE
TOWARD LID
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. 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.
Filter Removal and Installation
To install a new filter you must first
determine which filter attachment system
is used on your Vac.
The filter cage has a stud on the end with
either screw threads to receive a filter
nut, or the Qwik Lock™ ball end which
will allow the filter to snap into place
without a filter nut or other attachment
hardware.
The stud type will determine which of the
following sets of instructions should be
used.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel, always reinstall the filter
before using the Vac for dry material
pick-up.
WARNING: Do not operate
without filter cage and float, as they
prevent liquid from entering the
impeller and damaging the motor.
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Filter
Filter
Cage
Filter
Filter
Cage
— OR —
Threaded
Screw
Qwik Lock™
Stud
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Filter Removal and Installation (con’t.)
Removal and Installation
When Using the Qwik Lock™
Stud
Filter Removal:
1. Hold the filter tabs of the Qwik Lock™
filter in each hand.
2. With one thumb on the Qwik Lock™
stud, which protrudes through the
integrated filter plate, lift up on the filter
tabs while pushing down on the stud.
3. This action will cause the filter to
release from the filter cage. Slide filter
off cage.
Filter Installation:
1. Carefully slide the Qwik Lock™ filter
over the filter cage and press down on
the outside edge of the filter until the
rubber gasket on the bottom of the filter
seats securely around the base of the
filter cage and against the lid.
2. Align the small center hole in the top of
the filter over the Qwik Lock™ stud on
the filter cage. Press firmly on top of
the filter near the stud to allow the filter
to snap over the ball on the end of the
stud. The filter is now attached.
Removal and Installation When
Using the Threaded Stud
Filter Removal:
1. Unscrew nut from threaded stud.
2. Pull up on filter to remove.
Filter Installation:
1. Carefully slide the filter over the filter
cage until the threaded stud protrudes
through the small center hole in the top
of the filter. Press down on the outside
edges of the filter until the rubber
gasket on the bottom of the filter seats
securely around the base of the filter
cage and against the lid.
2. Place the filter nut onto the threaded
stud and tighten down. Finger tighten
only.
Integrated Filter
Plate with Center
Hole
PULL
Filter
Cage
Rubber
Gasket at
Bottom of
Filter
(cutaway
view)
PUSH
DOWN
Qwik
Lock™
Stud
Filter
Cage
Filter
Nut
Threaded
Screw
Rubber
Gasket at
Bottom of
Filter
(cutaway
view)
NOTE: Failure to properly seat the
bottom gasket could result in debris
bypassing the filter.
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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.
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, explosion, or damage to Vac:
• 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 plugged-in when not in use.
• Do not continue running when float has cut off suction.
• Do not operate Vac in areas with flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust
in the air. Sparks inside the motor can ignite airborne flammables.
Flammable gases and vapors include: lighter fluid, solvent-type cleaners,
oil-based paints, gasoline, alcohol, or aerosol sprays. Flammable dusts
include: coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain, or gun powder.
• Do not vacuum up explosive dusts, flammable liquids, or hot ashes.
• Do not use Vac as a sprayer.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury:
• Do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Store
indoors.
• Do not handle plug, switch, or Vac with wet hands.
• Do not service Vac while it is plugged-in. 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 independent service center or call
customer service.
• When using an extension cord, use only outdoor-rated cords that are in
good condition. Do not allow the connection to come into contact with
liquid.
• Do not vacuum toxic materials to reduce the risk of inhaling the vapors or
dust.
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