Vacuuming Dry Materials; Vacuuming Liquids; Emptying The Drum - RIDGID VAC30000 El Manual Del Propietario

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Operation (continued)
Familiarize yourself with the accessories
included with the Vac. Each accessory
may be used in various ways for
vacuuming debris. Here is a list of the
accessories and their uses.
Dust Pan Feature - Allows for debris
collection without removing the car nozzle
and hose.
Car Nozzle - Dry pickup nozzle for car
interiors and most upholstery cleaning.
Hose - Provides transfer of vacuum or
blowing capability to work site. Provides
the means of attaching extension wands
and nozzles.

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.
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.

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.
WARNING: Do not operate
without filter cage and float, as they
prevent liquid from entering the
impeller and damaging the motor.
3. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float
mechanism will rise automatically to cut
off airflow. 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.

Emptying the Drum

1. Grasp the drum latches on both the
front and back 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 on its side.
2. Dump the drum contents into the proper
waste disposal container.
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Power
Head
Pull Out
and Lift Up
Latch (2)
Drum