RIDGID HD12000 User manual

Part No. SP7033 Printed in Mexico
12 U.S. GALLON / 45 Liter
WET/DRY VAC
ASPIRADORA PARA MOJADO/SECO DE
12 GALONES EE.UU. / 45 Litros
ASPIRATEUR DE LIQUIDES ET
DE POUSSIÈRES DE
45 Litres / 12 GALLONS DES É-U
FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT US AT
1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) from the US and Canada
For service parts visit store.ridgid.com/wetdry
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
MODE D’EMPLOI
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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GUARDE ESTE MANUAL
PARA REFERENCIA FUTURA
CONSERVER CE MANUEL
POUR RÉFÉRENCE FUTURE
AVERTISSEMENT :
Pour réduire les risques de
blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire
et veiller à bien comprendre le
mode d’emploi avant d’utiliser
ce produit.
HD12000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES
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• SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........2
• INTRODUCTION ..............3
• ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• OPERATION ................5
• STORAGE ..................8
• MAINTENANCE ..............9
• REPAIR PARTS .............10
• INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD ..11
• INTRODUCCIÓN.............12
• ENSAMBLAJE ..............13
• FUNCIONAMIENTO...........15
• ALMACENAMIENTO ..........17
• MANTENIMIENTO............18
• PIEZAS DE REPUESTO ........19
• INSTRUCTIONS RELATIVES
À LA SÉCURITÉ .............20
• INTRODUCTION .............21
• ASSEMBLAGE ..............22
• FONCTIONNEMENT ..........24
• RANGEMENT...............26
• ENTRETIEN ................27
• PIÈCES DE RECHANGE ........28
ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducir el riesgo de
lesiones, el usuario debe leer
y comprender el manual del
usuario antes de usar este
producto.
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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 or property damage.
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
Wet/Dry 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.
• Do not leave Vac when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
• 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 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.
• To avoid the risk of self-ignition of drum debris, empty
drum after each use. Combustible materials, such as
rags or sawdust containing stain or urethane, can be
sources of such overheating.
• 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.
• This Wet/Dry Vac is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
• Do notuse witha tornfilter orwithout filter installedexcept
when vacuuming liquids as described in this manual.
Dry debris ingested by the impeller may damage the
motor or be exhausted into the air.
• 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.
• Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other 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.
Do not run Vac over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not handle plug, switch, or the Vac with wet hands.
• Use only extension cords that are rated for 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 1,3 mm2
(16 AWG).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• To reduce the risk of being struck by, or pulled down
by, a rolling Vac, block the casters when using on any
uneven or sloped surface.
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CAUTION:
• To reduce the risk of hearing damage, wear ear protectors
when using for extended hours 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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SAVE THIS MANUAL
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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock - do not expose
to rain - store indoors.
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WARNING:
• For your own safety, read and understand
owner’s manual.
• Do not run unattended.
• Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, flammable,
combustible / self-igniting, toxic, or other hazardous
materials.
• Do not use around explosive liquids or vapors.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for house-hold use. It may
be used for vacuuming wet or dry media and may be used
as a blower.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WET/DRY VAC
Read this Owner’s Manual to familiarize yourself with the
product features and to understand the specific usage of
your new Vac.
Tug-A-Long Positive Locking Hose with Dual-Flex -
Provides transfer of vacuum or blowing capability to
work site. Provides the means of attaching extension
wands and nozzles.
Extension Wands - These wands can be connected
together and provide additional length.
Wet Nozzle - Used for wet pickup on smooth surfaces
to pick up liquid and dry the surface in one stroke.
Utility Nozzle - General purpose nozzle for most
vacuuming applications.
Car Nozzle - Dry pickup nozzle for car interiors and
most upholstery cleaning.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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Powerhead Assembly
Carry Handle / Power Cord Wrap
Drain
Caster
Drum Latch
Dust Drum Vac Inlet Port
Caster Foot Storage
ON/OFF Switch
Blowing Port
Hose Storage Clip

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UNPACKING
This Product Requires Assembly.
Check all parts from carton against the Carton Contents List.
Ifanypartsaredamagedormissing,contact1-800-4-RIDGID
(US and Canada) or by email at [email protected].
CARTON CONTENTS LIST (Fig. 1)
Key Description Qty
A Powerhead Assembly .................................................1
B Dust Drum Assembly..................................................1
C* Drain Cap......................................................................1
D Carry Handle / Power Cord Wrap...............................1
E Pan Head Screws, #10 x 3/4” (19 mm)...................10
F Hose Storage Clips .....................................................2
G Caster Foot w/Storage.................................................4
H Casters..........................................................................4
I* Qwik Lock™ Filter........................................................1
J Tug-A-Long Positive Locking Hose with Dual-Flex...1
K Extension Wands.........................................................2
L Utility Nozzle.................................................................1
M Wet Nozzle ...................................................................1
N Car Nozzle ....................................................................1
O Owner’s Manual...........................................................1
* These parts come preassembled.
INTRODUCTION
CASTER/CASTER FOOT ASSEMBLY (Fig. 2)
NOTE: Remove Powerhead Assembly from Dust Drum
prior to assembly of Casters and Caster Feet.
1. Place Caster Foot (G) upside down on the floor.
2. Place the Caster (H) into the Caster Foot (G): Insert the
Caster Stem into Caster Foot Socket.
3. Push on the Caster until the Caster Ball end snaps fully
into the Caster Foot Socket and the Caster swivels
freely. Repeat for other Three Casters and Caster Feet.
4. Turn Dust Drum (B) upside down on floor.
5. Place Caster Foot with Caster over Drum Post and press
firmly in place. Repeat for the other Three Caster/Caster
Foot Assemblies (H & G).
6. Four Screws are available for assembly of the Caster
Feet into the Drum. Locate Four #10 x 3/4” Pan Head
Screws (E) in loose parts bag. Insert a Screw through
the Caster Foot Hole and into the Dust Drum (B).
Tighten securely. Repeat for remaining caster/caster
foot assemblies.
7. Turn the Dust Drum (B) upright.
ASSEMBLY
(E)
(H)
Caster Stem
Caster Foot
Socket
Caster Foot Hole
(B)
Drum Post
(G)
WET/DRY VAC ASSEMBLY (Fig. 3)
1. To Attach the Powerhead Assembly to Dust Drum:
Place Powerhead Assembly (A) on top of Dust Drum
(B) with the Extended Lip of the Lid aligned with the
Drum Vac Inlet. Be sure Powerhead Assembly is fully
seated on the Dust Drum.
2. Press in on the Two Latches, located on either side of
the Dust Drum (B) until they snap into place, securing
the Powerhead Assembly to the Dust Drum.
3. To Remove the Powerhead Assembly: Pull out on the
Two Latches and lift Powerhead Assembly (A) from the
Dust Drum (B). Do not force the Latches to rotate more
than slightly outside Drum flange.
(A)
(B)
Drum Vac
Inlet
Latches
Extended
Lip
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CARRY HANDLE / POWER CORD WRAP
ASSEMBLY (Fig. 4)
1. Locate the Carry Handle / Power Cord Wrap (D) and the
Two #10 x 3/4” Pan Head Screws (E) in loose parts bag.
2. Position the Carry Handle / Power Cord Wrap (D) on top
of the Powerhead Assembly (A), with the Carry Handle
/ Power Cord Wrap Extended Flange to the rear of the
Powerhead Assembly, as shown.
3. Insert a #10 x 3/4” Pan Head Screw (E) through the
Hole at each end of the Carry Handle / Power Cord
Wrap (D) and into the Powerhead Assembly (A).
Tighten securely.
ASSEMBLY
2. To Remove Hose: Rotate the end of the
Tug-A-LongPositive Locking Hose with Dual-Flex(J)
in either direction to release the Hose Locking Tab
from the Drum Vac Inlet Ridges. Press the Hose
Locking Tab and pull the Hose end straight out of
the Vac Inlet.
ASSEMBLY
Hose
Locking
Tab
Inlet Ridges
Drum Vac Inlet
(J)
INSERT HOSE REMOVE HOSE
(E)
(D)
(A)
HOSE STORAGE CLIP ASSEMBLY (Fig. 5)
1. Locate the Two Hose Storage Clips (F) and Four
#10 x 3/4” Pan Head Screws (E) in the loose parts
bag.
2. Place a Hose Storage Clip (F) into the Powerhead
Assembly (A) recess next to one of the Latches.
The Curve of the Clip should face outward.
3. Insert a #10 x 3/4” Pan Head Screw (E) into each
mounting hole and tighten securely. Repeat on the
other side.
(E)
(F)
(A)
Latches
ATTACHING AND REMOVING VACUUM HOSE
(Fig. 6)
1. To Insert Hose: Locate the end of the Tug-A-Long
Positive Locking Hose with Dual-Flex (J) and align
the Hose Locking Tab with the Drum Vac Inlet
Ridges. Push the Hose cuff straight into the Drum
Vac Inlet until the Hose Locking Tab fully engages
the Inlet Ridges.
POLARIZED PLUG / ON-OFF SWITCH (Fig. 7)
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this Vac 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.
With Power Cord plugged in, turn the Vac “ON” by
pressing in on the “I” (top) on the Power Switch.
To turn “OFF”, press the “O” (bottom) on the Power
Switch. The symbols used on the Switch Actuator are
international “ON & OFF” symbols.
OPERATION
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Fig. 5
Fig. 6
=OFF =ON
Power
Switch
Polarized
Plug
Fig. 7