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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
16 U.S. GALLONS/60 LITERS
PROFESSIONAL WET/DRY VAC
WD1950
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Section Page Section Page Filter Performance Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Emptying the Drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Moving the Wet/Dry Vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Unpacking and Checking Blowing Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Carton Contents . . . . . . . . .
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 3 • Turn off Vac before unplugging. • This Wet/Dry Vac is double-insulated, eliminating the need for a separate • To reduce the risk of injury from grounding system. Use only identical accidental starting, unplug power cord replacement parts. Read the before changing or cleaning filter. instructions for Servicing Double- • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To Insulated Wet/Dry Vacs before unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. servicing. • Do not
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 4 Introduction This Professional Wet/Dry Vac is intended Read this operator’s manual to familiarize for household use. It may be used for yourself with the product features and to vacuuming wet or dry media and may be understand the specific usage of your used as a blower. new Vac. Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents Tools Required Hammer Mallet Long Phillips Screwdriver Refer to the assembly sketch for Remove contents of carton. Check each p
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 5 Key Description Qty Carton containing the following parts: J Storage Bag .................................1 N K 8” Wheel.......................................2 L Metal Handle................................1 K O M Shaft.............................................1 N Caddy, Right.................................1 O Caddy, Left...................................1 L J M Key Description Qty Bag of Loose Parts - R Q Containing the following: P 2”
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 6 Removing/Installing the Metal Handle Your Metal handle comes packaged in Metal Handle in the carton in the reverse direction. You Reversed Position (As Shipped) must pull the metal handle completely out of vac and reinstall the handle in the correct direction, bent area facing away from the back of the vac, before continuing. Installing Handle Press and hold release buttons while installing handle into handle receptacles in drum (See illustr
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 7 Replacement Filter Assembly 1. Carefully slide the filter over the filter ! WARNING: For your own safety, cage, sliding it over the center ring never connect plug to power source covering the 3 slots until the filter stops outlet until all assembly steps are against the lid. complete and you have read and 2. Place filter nut onto threaded stud and understood the safety and operation instructions. Do not operate vac tighten it down. Finger tigh
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 8 Drum/Caddy Assembly If any parts are missing or damaged NOTE: Smooth side of the wheel to the outside. contact Customer Service. Do not assemble until you have all the Cap Nut Wheel parts. Cap Nut 1. Invert drum to install caddies. Install Shaft cap nut on one side of shaft rod. Tap gently with rubber mallet or hammer until fully seated. Slide open end of Caddy shaft through the wheel (smooth side Right of wheel facing outward). Caddy 2. Pl
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 9 7. Insert the caster stem into the socket of 9. Rotate drum/caddy assembly upright, the caster foot as shown. (Front casters using a long phillips screwdriver, install only). (8) #10 x 3/4” screws into matching holes on both right and left side of 8. Push on the caster until the ball on the caddy. Tighten screws until just snug. caster stem is inserted all the way into Do not over tighten as this may tend to the socket. You will be able to hea
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 10 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. Flammable gases or vapors include but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil- base 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 com
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 11 performance of your Wet/Dry Vac is 3. If your filter is wet but you need to use approximately 40-55% of its original the vac to pick up dry material, you can power with a clean filter. At any point quickly dry the filter by running the vac during the increasing orange bars, without hose attached for about you may elect to clean the filter. 10 minutes. The clean air rushing through the vac will help dry the filter. 6.To set the indicator bars
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 12 Operation (continued) Moving the Wet/Dry Vac Should it become necessary to pick the vac up to move it, the handle on the sides of the dust drum are used to lift. To Blowing maneuver the vac, the metal handle in Port the rear of the unit should be used. Blowing Feature Your vac features a blowing port. It can blow sawdust and other debris. Follow the Tug-A-Long steps below to use your vac as a blower. Hose 1. Locate blowing port of your vac.
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 13 Cord Wrap When vacuuming is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it around the power assembly as shown. The cord should wrap under the pull handle (above the inlet) and around and under the cord wrap of the motor cover. Push/Pull Handle Cord Wrap Power Cord Hose Storage Area Maintenance Filter ! WARNING: Do not operate with the filter cage and float removed. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of The float prevents water from injury from accidental s
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 14 Maintenance (continued) Cleaning A Wet Filter Storage After filter is removed, run water through Before storing your vac, the dust drum the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care should be emptied and cleaned. The cord that water pressure from the hose is not should be wrapped around the unit and strong enough to damage filter. the hose should be stored as described in this manual. Accessories should be kept in the same area as the vac so th
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 15 1. Lay the wet nozzle on a flat surface with the round inlet opening facing up and the two latches close to you as shown. 2. Using both hands, position each thumb Latches Nozzle Body 3. Press down with each thumb below the latching tabs until you see and hear the removable insert snap into the nozzle body. Snap the latches over the locking tabs into their original position. Removable Insert on the removable insert, (below the latches) and tw
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 16 Filter Replacement Which Replacement Filter Meets Your Needs? Filter System with Filter System with ® ® Microban Microban Standard antimicrobial product protection Choosing a filter is as easy antimicrobial product protection Fights and inhibits the growth Fights and inhibits the growth Filter as 1, 2, 3... of mold, mildew and bacteria of mold, mildew and bacteria that can shorten filter life that can shorten filter life STEP UP STEP UP Appli
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 17 MAXIMIZE VACUUM PERFORMANCE WITH A NEW FILTER Typical Replacement Frequency is 2 Times Per Year Log on to www.ridgidvacs.com to Join Our Filter Club and/or Enter Our $500 Home Depot Gift Card Sweepstakes. (No Need to Join the Filter Club to Win) DIRT DRYWALL DUST NEW USED FILTER FILTER (after 8 hours POLLENS of average use) PET DANDER SAWDUST WATER/ LIQUIDS 17 Keep Your Environment Clean!
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 18 Repair Parts 16 Gallon Professional Wet/Dry Vac Model Number WD19500 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Key No. Part No. Description 1 830564 Actuator, Switch 2 813213 Switch, Toggle 3 829971-29 Motor Cover Assembly 4 830473 Filter Performance Sensor 5 509776-16 Motor Cover Assembly (Includes Keys 12 through 15) 6 829718-8 Cord Assembly 7 819260-7 Lead Assembly 8 830861 L
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 19 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com ! WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VAC In a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added. Servicing a double- insulated Wet/Dry Vac requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified ser
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SP6567 16 Gallon Steel.qxd 8/15/07 1:32 PM Page 20 Repair Parts 16 Gallon Professional Wet/Dry Vac Cart Model Number WD19500 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Key No. Part No. Description 1 830858 Handle Assembly 2 830846 Dust Drum Assembly 3 73185 Drain Cap 4 830611 Wheel Cap 5 813836-1 Cap Nut 1/2” 6 830598 8” Wheel Assembly (Includes Keys 4 and 5) 7 831024-1 Shaft 8 830841 Caddy, Right 9 830840 Caddy, Left 10 73102 Ca
