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OWNERS MANUAL
WD55000
5 GALLONS/
4.2 CDN. GALLONS
STOR N GO
WET/DRY VAC
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 2 — IMPORTANT — If you require a French owner’s manual, call 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at info@ridgid- vacs.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. Table of Contents Section Page Section Page Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Diffuser Cap Assembly. . . .
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 3 • Do not use Wet/Dry Vac as a sprayer. • Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with any ven- • Do not vacuum anything that is tilation openings blocked; keep free of burning or smoking, such as dust, lint, hair or anything that may cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. reduce air flow. • Do not vacuum drywall dust or cold fire- • Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all place soot or ash with standard wet/dry parts of body
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 4 To reduce the risk of hearing damage, The operation of any utility vac or blower wear ear protectors when using the vac for can result in foreign objects being blown extended hours or when using it in a noisy into the eyes, which can result in severe area. eye damage. Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada For dusty operations, wear dust mask. CSA Z94.3) shown on package. Everyday Use only extension cords that are rated
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 5 Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents Remove contents of carton. Check each item against the Carton Contents List. Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID (www.ridgid A vacs.com) if any parts are damaged or missing. C Carton Contents List Key Description Qty. A Vac Motor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .1 B Vac Canister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 D C Accessory Storage Bin . . . . . . . . . . .1 B D† Storage Upper Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 E† Stor
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 6 Float/Cage Replacement WARNING: For your own safety, WARNING: To avoid personal injury never connect plug to power source or damage to vac be sure to keep outlet until all assembly steps are hands, fingers, or any other foreign complete and you have read and objects out of the center opening understood the safety and operation when assembling the float. instructions. Do not operate vac with any parts damaged or missing. Filter Cage Assembly NOTE:
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 7 Storage Rack Assembly & Mounting Assembling Upper and Lower Mounting Storage Rack to Wall Rack • Do not mount over 5 feet from the floor. Align the tabs in the upper rack with notch- • Do not attach screws to drywall only. es in lower rack. Slide upper rack forward Make sure screws are attached to a until the hooks on the lower rack engages stud. the bottom flange of the upper rack. You • Do not sit or hang on storage rack. will hear an audible cl
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 8 Storage Rack Assembly & Mounting (cont.) 2.Locate wall stud and position the stor- age rack so that all four screw holes are over the stud. Level the rack and mark the hole locations. Drill a 1/8 inch diam- eter 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
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 9 Stor N Go Vac Assembly Vac Assembly Accessory Storage Bin Place vac motor assembly onto vac canis- Attach the Accessory Storage Bin to the ter assembly and secure with the two side vac assembly by inserting the tabs on the latches. vac canister through the holes in the storage bin and lowering the bin into place. Side Tabs (2) Latches (2) Holes (2) Accessory Storage Tabs (2) Bin Cord Wrap Storage Wind the electrical cord clockwise (from the rea
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 10 Hanging Vac on Storage Rack 1. Set the vac on the floor near the storage rack. Measure the distance from center Storage Rack of storage rack to the closest electrical Rectangular outlet and add 18 inches. Opening in Storage Rack Outlet Upper Distance Hook Push + Vac 18 Inches Against 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 ou
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 11 Cord Storage When your Stor N Go Wet/Dry Vac is not in Cord Retainer use, it should be unplugged from the out- let. Excess cord should be wrapped over the hose storage rack. Several loops may Cord be required to eliminate any tripping haz- ard created by a loosely hanging cord. Removing Vac from Storage Rack 1.Unplug the power cord from the electri- cal outlet. Remove the cord from the cord retainer. Drape the loose cord over the top of the vac.
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 12 Accessories 2.Insert the 7 foot Super Flex Hose ends Hose, Extension Wand, and into the hooks on the left side of the Cleaning Tool Storage Stor N Go Vac, as shown below. 1.Slide the extension wands at the far 3. Form a double loop with the 14 foot Tug- sides of the Accessory Storage Bin A-Long Hose and hang on hose storage located on the right side of the Stor N hook at the top of the rack. Go Vac. Slide the car nozzle and the crevice tool next
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 13 Hoses (14 Foot Tug-A-Long & 7 Foot Diffuser Cap Assembly Super Flex) Connect the lanyard to the attachment tab The 14 Foot Tug-A-Long Hose and the on the vac motor assembly to keep the 7 Foot Super Flex Hose have an adaptor diffuser attached to vac when using the that can be used to connect the hose to blower port. The diffuser cap can be used the vacuum port on the vac or to the male in the exhaust port of the Wet/Dry Vac. end of another hose. B
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 14 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, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum explo- sive dust, flammable or combustible liqui
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 15 3.When picking up large amounts of Blowing Feature liquid, it is recommended that you Your Wet/Dry Vac has the capability to be remove the vac from the storage rack used as a blower for yard work, patio and place it on the floor. When full of cleanup and workshop applications to water the vac will weigh approximately blow sawdust and other debris. 40 pounds and may be difficult to remove from the storage rack. Always WARNING: Always wear safety g
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 16 Maintenance Some removal of dry debris can be Filter accomplished without removing the filter WARNING: To reduce the risk of from the vac. Slap your hand on top of the injury from accidental starting, power assembly while the vac is turned off unplug power cord before changing and remove from the storage rack. or cleaning filter. For best cleaning results due to accumu- lated dust, clean the filter in an open area. NOTE: This filter is made of hi
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 17 To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best, Stor N Go Vac Cleaning clean the outside with a cloth dampened To keep your Wet/Dry Stor N Go Vac look- with warm water and mild soap. ing its best, clean the outside with a cloth To clean the drum: dampened with warm water and mild 1. Dump debris out. soap. 2. Wash drum thoroughly with warm water To clean the vac canister: and mild soap. 1. Dump debris out. 3. Wipe out with dry cloth. 2. Wash vac canist
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 18 Repair Parts RIDGID 5 Gallon STOR N GO Wet/Dry Vac Model Number WD55000 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number 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-
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 19 Repair Parts RIDGID 5 Gallon STOR N GO Wet/Dry Vac Model Number WD55000 10 10 1 2 4 32 3 5 16 17 18 7 6 30 8 9 19 10 20 31 11 12 13 14 21 15 33 10 25 26 23 22 27 24 34 28 29 19
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SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID 9/16/05 2:25 PM Page 20 What is covered ® RIDGID tools are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material. How long coverage lasts ® This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID tool. Warranty coverage ends when the product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material. How can you get service To obtain the benefit of this warranty, deliver via prepaid transportation the complete product to ® RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Oh
