RIDGID WD55000 User Manual
Part No. SP6625 Printed in Canada
OWNERS MANUAL
WD55000
5 GALLONS/
4.2 CDN. GALLONS
STOR N GO
WET/DRY VAC
For Your Safety:
Read all instructions carefully
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Table of Contents
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 List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Float/Cage Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Storage Rack Assembly & Mounting. . . . . 7
Stor N Go Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Vac Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cord Wrap Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Accessory Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hose Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hanging Vac on Storage Rack . . . . . . . . 10
Cord Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Removing Vac from Storage Rack . . . . 11
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hose, Extension Wand & Cleaning
Tool Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Section Page
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Diffuser Cap Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Vacuuming Dry Materials . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Vacuuming Liquids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Emptying the Vac Canister. . . . . . . . . . 15
Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Filter Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Filter Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning A Dry Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning A Wet Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning & Disinfecting the
Wet/Dry Vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Stor N Go Vac Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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— IMPORTANT —
If you require a French owner’s manual, call 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at info@ridgidvacs.com.
Si vous nécessient un mode d’emploi en françals, téléphonez au 1-800-4-RIDGID ou
contactez-nous par courrier électronique a 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.
• To 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 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 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.
• Do not run Wet/Dry Vac unattended.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not allow Wet/Dry Vac 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 Vac when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing. Turn off Wet/Dry
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.
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 REPLACEMENT PARTS.
WARNING: To reduced the risk of
fire, do not store foreign objects in
the accessory compartment. Only
store Vac Accessories.
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Introduction
This Stor N Go Vac is intended for household use only. It may be used for light vacuuming of wet or dry media and may be
used as a blower. The light weight design
allows usage for most small household
vacuuming chores. Familiarize yourself
with the following product and features
and read the entire owner’s manual for
specific usage of your new wet/dry vac.
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
WEAR YOUR
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.
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Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents
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 Vac Motor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .1
B Vac Canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
C Accessory Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . .1
D† Storage Upper Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
E† Storage Lower Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
F 14 Foot Tug-A-Long Hose Assembly . .1
G 7 Foot Super Flex Hose Assembly .1
H Utility Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
J Dusting Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
K Car Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
L Crevice Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
M Extension Wands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
N* Filter Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
O* Filter Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
P* Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Q* Filter Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
R* Float . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
S #10 x 1-3/4 Wood Screws . . . . . . . .4
T Diffuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
U Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
† When assembled, the Storage Rack will
hold the maximum weight of 40 pounds.
* 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
B
C
D
E
H
S
U
F
J
G
K
L
R
N
Q
P
O
T
M
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Float/Cage Replacement
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 the hole in the filter plate over
threaded stud 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 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 plate, filter
cage, or filter.
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.
Filter Cage Assembly
NOTE: If filter cage or float needs to be
removed, or replaced, use a flat blade
screwdriver and insert the blade near one
of the tabs between the filter cage and the
center opening of the lid. Pry the tab out of
the slot. Tilt the cage and lift away from the
lid. Replace in the following manner:
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 opening of the lid.
3. Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into slots for a secure fit.
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Filter Nut
Lever
Filter Nut
Filter Plate
Filter
Filter Cage
Tabs (3)
Float
Solid End
Vac
Assembly
Threaded Stud
Filter Cage
Slots (3)
THIS SIDE
TOWARD LID
Center
Opening
Slots (3)
Filter Cage
Tabs (3)
Slots (3)
Storage Rack Assembly & Mounting
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Assembling Upper and Lower
Rack
Align the tabs in the upper rack with notches in lower rack. Slide upper rack forward
until the hooks on the lower rack engages
the bottom flange of the upper rack. You
will hear an audible click when the locks
engage.
Mounting Storage Rack to Wall
• Do not mount over 5 feet from the floor.
• Do not attach screws to drywall only.
Make sure screws are attached to a
stud.
• Do not sit or hang on storage rack.
• Do not exceed maximum weight limit of
40 pounds.
1. Choose a location that is indoors and
not exposed to rain. For best performance and easy access, position the
storage rack so the center of the
vacuum inlet port is no more that five
feet from floor and no more than
eighteen feet from an electrical outlet.
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Tab of
Upper
Rack
Notch of
Lower
Rack
Upper
Rack
Lower
Rack
Vacuum Inlet
Port
5 Feet
Maximum
Floor
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Storage Rack Assembly & Mounting (cont.)
NOTE: Supplied wood screws are
intended for mounting to typical wall
construction consisting of 5/8 inch drywall
or less.
CAUTION: To prevent plywood, Storage
Rack, or Wet/Dry Vac from falling, make
sure you have selected the proper length
of fastener for the secure mounting of storage rack to the wall.
2. Locate wall stud and position the storage rack so that all four screw holes are
over the stud. Level the rack and mark
the hole locations. Drill a 1/8 inch diameter pilot hole at each location. Attach
the storage rack to wall studs using the
four screws provided. Make sure all four
screws are driven securely into the wall
stud.
3. If the desired location does not align
with a wall stud or the studs are
exposed, a 1/2 inch thick plywood panel
wide enough to span at least two studs,
must be attached to the studs with the
four screws provided. The storage rack
may then be attached to the plywood
panel with four 1 inch #10 pan or round
head wood screws (not provided).
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Storage Rack
Screw (4)
Vac Assembly
Place vac motor assembly onto vac canister assembly and secure with the two side
latches.
Accessory Storage Bin
Attach the Accessory Storage Bin to the
vac assembly by inserting the tabs on the
vac canister through the holes in the
storage bin and lowering the bin into
place.
Hose Storage
Slide each end of the Super Flex Hose into
the appropriate hose hooks located on the
vac motor assembly.
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Stor N Go Vac Assembly
Cord Wrap Storage
Wind the electrical cord clockwise (from
the rear) around the cord wrap area on
back of vac motor assembly.
Cord Wrap
Area
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Side
Latches (2)
Tabs (2)
Holes (2)
Accessory
Tabs (2)
Storage
Bin
Hose Hook
Hose
Hook
Super
Flex
Hose
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Hanging Vac on Storage Rack
5. Lower the vac until the upper hook and
lower hook are engaged and the bottom
of the vac canister rests on the rack.The
release tab will pop out over the flange
on the motor assembly.
6. Snap the power cord into the cord
retainer in the front surface of the rack.
The cord may exit on either the left or
right side. Plug the power cord into the
electrical outlet. Do not fasten power
cord to wall in any way.
1. Set the vac on the floor near the storage
rack. Measure the distance from center
of storage rack to the closest electrical
outlet and add 18 inches.
2. Uncoil that amount of power cord from
the cord wrap. Drape the loose cord
over the top of the vacuum and down
the front.
3. Grasp the handle with one hand and the
bottom of the vac canister at the front
with the other hand. Always lift the vac
with both hands. Lift the vac up to the
storage rack.
4. Align the upper hook on the vac with the
rectangular opening in the storage rack.
Push the vac against the storage rack.
Rectangular
Opening
Handle
Upper
Hook
Lower Hook
Release Tab
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Storage Rack
Rectangular
Opening in
Storage Rack
Outlet
Distance
+
18 Inches
Upper
Hook
Release
Tab
Upper
Hook
Push
Vac
Against
Storage
Rack
Storage
Rack
Lower
Hook
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Cord Storage
When your Stor N Go Wet/Dry Vac is not in
use, it should be unplugged from the outlet. Excess cord should be wrapped over
the hose storage rack. Several loops may
be required to eliminate any tripping hazard created by a loosely hanging cord.
Removing Vac from Storage
Rack
1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Remove the cord from the
cord retainer. Drape the loose cord over
the top of the vac.
2. With your right hand, grasp the carry
handle.
3. With your left hand depress the release
tab located on the left side of the
storage rack.
4. Lift up on the handle, and pull the vac up
and out of the storage rack.
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Cord Retainer
Cord
12
14 Foot
Tug-A-Long Hose
Super Flex
Hose
Storage
Accessory Bin
Containing
2 Extension
Wands and
4 Cleaning Tools
7 Foot Super
Flex Hose
Accessory
Storage Bin
Containing 2
Extension Wands
and 4 Cleaning
Tools
Hose, Extension Wand, and
Cleaning Tool Storage
1. Slide the extension wands at the far
sides of the Accessory Storage Bin
located on the right side of the Stor N
Go Vac. Slide the car nozzle and the
crevice tool next to the extension wands
in the storage bin. Position the dusting
brush horizontal and slide it into the
storage bin’s accessory slot. It is necessary to place the dusting brush into the
accessory slot first, as the utility nozzle
will not fit in this position. Last, place the
utility nozzle flush against the accessory slot storage area and slide down into
storage position. The storage bin
accommodates both extension wands
and the four cleaning tools.
Accessories
2. Insert the 7 foot Super Flex Hose ends
into the hooks on the left side of the
Stor N Go Vac, as shown below.
3. Form a double loop with the 14 foot TugA-Long Hose and hang on hose storage
hook at the top of the rack.
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Accessory
Slot Storage
Area
Extension
Wands
Crevice
Tool
Car Nozzle
Utility
Nozzle
Dusting Brush
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