RIDGID WD16400 User manual

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WD16400
16 U.S. GALLONS / 60 Liters
WET/DRY VAC
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Part No. SP6975 Printed in Mexico
OWNER’S MANUAL
• Español - página 17
• Français - page 33
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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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Section Page
Section Page
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . 2-3
Introduction.......................4
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly ........5
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly..............6
Operation ......................7-9
To Store Your Accessories .........10
Maintenance..................11-13
Repair Parts ..................14-15
Warranty........................16
Safety is a combination of using common
sense, staying alert, and knowing how
your 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 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 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 not use with a torn filter or without
the filter installed except 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.
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- 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.
• 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 the Vac by
scooping debris or draining liquid to
make it comfortable to lift.
• 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.
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CAUTION:
• To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for an
extended time 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.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Vac:
WARNING:
To Reduce The Risk Of Electric
Shock – Do not expose to rain. Store
indoors.
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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DOUBLE INSULATED -
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
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Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents
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Introduction
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.
Read this Owner’s Manual to familiarize
yourself with the product features and
to understand the specific usage of your
new Vac.
Remove entire contents of carton. Check
each item against the Carton Contents List.
Contact 1-800-4-RIDGID from the US and
Canada, 01-800-701-9811 from Mexico, or
E-mail us at [e-mail] if any
parts are damaged or missing.
Carton Contents List
Key Description Qty
A Wet/Dry Vac ...............................1
B Tug-A-Long Positive
Locking Hose............................1
C Casters ........................................4
D Caster Foot w/Storage.................4
E Extension Wands.........................2
F Utility Nozzle................................1
G* Qwik Lock™ Filter .......................1
H Owner’s Manual...........................1
* The Filter comes preassembled to the
Power Head Assembly.
Select Models May Also Include:
I** Disposable Filter Bag ..................1
**Check the Contents List on your carton for a
list of included accessories.
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
C
D
E
B
H
G*
F
I**
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NOTE: Remove Power Head Assembly
from Drum prior to Caster Foot and
Caster Assembly.
1. Turn the Dust Drum upside down on
the floor.
2. Insert the Caster Feet into the bottom
of Drum, as shown (4 places).
3. Push on the Caster Foot until the Foot
is flush with bottom of the Dust Drum.
4. Insert the Caster Stem into the Socket
of the Caster Foot, as shown (4 places).
5. Push on the Caster until the Ball on
the Caster Stem is inserted all the way
into the Socket. You will hear the Ball
snap into the Socket and the Caster
will swivel easily when positioning is
correct.
6. Turn the Drum upright.
Caster/Caster Foot Assembly
Hole
Dust
Drum
Caster
Caster Ball
Caster Stem
Caster Foot
Pin
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1. Line up front of Power Head Assembly
with Vacuum Inlet Port located on the
front of the Drum, as shown.
2. Place Power Head Assembly on top of
Drum.
3. Be sure Power Head Assembly
completely covers the top of the
Drum so leakage does not occur.
4. Push down on the top of the Power
Head Assembly to engage the Flexible
Locking Tabs of the Drum into the
Power Head Latch Lock Holes.
5. Make sure that the Locking Tabs are
snapped in place to prevent the Power
Head Assembly from coming off.
(See inset).
Your new Wet/Dry Vac is ready for use.
Wet/Dry Vac Assembly
Drum
Channel
Power Head
Assembly
Drum
Flexible
Locking Tab
Power Head
Assembly
Pull Out
Flexible
Locking
Tab
Push
Down
Insert Hose
Insert the push button end of the
Tug-A-Long Positive Locking Hose into
the Vacuum Inlet Port of the Vac.
The Hose should snap into place.
To remove the Hose from the Vac,
press the release button on the Hose
Assembly and pull the Hose out of the
Vacuum Inlet Port, as shown.
Power
Head
Assembly
Vacuum
Port
Release
Button
Vacuum
Inlet Port
Tug-A-Long
Positive Locking
Hose
Latch Lock
Hole
Vacuum
Inlet Port
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Operation
Polarized Plug
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
Vac has a Polarized Plug (one blade
is wider than the other except 230 volt
models). 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.
Utility Nozzle - General purpose Nozzle
for most vacuuming applications.
Extension Wands - These Wands can
be connected together and provides
additional length for more reach.
Tug-A-Long Positive Locking Hose -
Provides transfer of vacuum or blowing
capability to work site. Provides the
means of attaching extension wands and
nozzles.
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.
=OFF =ON
After you Plug the Power Cord into the
Outlet, turn the Unit on by pushing the
Switch from position “O” to position “l”.
The symbols used on the Switch Actuator
are international “On & Off” symbols:
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or damage to Vac:
• Do not leave Vac running while unattended - you may fail to notice important
signs indicating abnormal operation such as loss of suction, debris exiting
the exhaust, or abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop using Vac if you
notice these signs.
• Do not leave Vac plugged in when not in use.
• Do not continue running when float has cut off suction.
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite airborne flammables. Do not operate
Vac near flammable liquids or in areas with flammable gases, vapors, or
explosive/airborne dust. Flammable liquids, gases, and vapors include:
lighter fluid, solvent-type cleaners, oil-based paints, gasoline, alcohol, and
aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include: coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain,
and gun powder.
• Do not vacuum up explosive dusts, flammable liquids, or hot ashes.
• Do not leave sawdust or rags with stain or polyurethane residue inside Vac.
Empty drum after picking up these potentially self-heating materials.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury:
• Do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment.
Store indoors.
• Do not handle the plug, switch, or Vac with wet hands.
• Unplug Vac before servicing. If your Vac is not working properly, has missing
parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to an authorized service center or call customer service.
• When using an extension cord, use only outdoor-rated cords that are in good
condition. Do not allow the connection to come into contact with liquid.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of hearing damage, wear ear
protectors when using the Vac/Blower for an extended time or in a noisy area.
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Emptying the Drum
1. The Vac comes equipped with a Drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Simply
unscrew the Drain Cap and lift the
opposite side slightly to empty the
Drum.
2. Another option is to remove the Power
Head Assembly. Pull the Flexible
Latches outward on each side of the
Power Head Assembly to release from
the Drum.
3. While holding the Latches out, lift the
Power Head Assembly up and away
from the Drum.
4. Lay Power Head Assembly upside
down on a clean area while emptying
Drum or changing Filter.
5. Dump the Drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.
Operation (continued)
Vacuuming Liquids
1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid (2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) of liquid
in the bottom of the drum) the Filter
may be left in place.
2. When picking up larger amounts of
liquid (more than 4 inches (10 cm)
of liquid in the bottom of the drum)
we recommend that the Filter be
removed. If the Filter is not removed,
it will become saturated and misting
may appear in the exhaust.
3. When the liquid in the Drum reaches
a predetermined level, the float
mechanism will rise automatically to cut
off air-flow. 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.
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 material when the Filter is wet,
the Filter will clog quickly and be very
difficult to clean.
4. After using the Vac to pick up liquids,
the Filter must be dried to avoid
possible mildew and damage to the
Filter.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the Vac, do not run Vac
with Float in raised position.
WARNING:
Do not operate without filter cages
and floats, as they prevent liquid
from entering the impeller and
damaging the motor.
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, unplug power
cord before emptying the drum.
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of back injury
or falls, do not lift a Vac heavy
with liquid or debris. Scoop or drain
enough contents out to make the
Vac light enough to lift comfortably.
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1. Locate Blowing Port of your Wet/Dry
Vac.
2. Insert the Push Button End of the
Tug-A-Long Positive Locking Hose
into the Blowing Port of the Vac.
3. (Optional) Attach Extension Wand to
Swivel End of Hose, then place the
Utility Nozzle on the Wand.
4. Turn Vac on and you are ready to use
your Vac as a Blower.
Blowing Feature
Your Wet/Dry Vac features a Blowing
Port. It can blow sawdust and other
debris. Follow the steps below to use
your Vac as a Blower.
Operation (continued)
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac
Should it become necessary to pick the
Vac up to move it, the Handles on the
sides of the Dust Drum are used to lift.
To maneuver the Vac, the Pull Handle,
above the Vacuum Inlet Port should be
used.
Dust
Drum
Handle
Pull Handle
Vacuum
Inlet Port
Blowing
Port
Dual-Flex
Locking
Hose
Swivel
End of
Hose
Extension
Wand
(optional)
Utility
Nozzle
(optional)
Tug-A-Long Positive
Locking Hose
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using the
Vac/Blower for an extended time or in
a noisy area.
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CAUTION:
Wear a dust mask if blowing creates
dust which might be inhaled.
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury to
bystanders, keep them clear of
blowing debris.
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WARNING:
Always wear safety eyewear
complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in
Canada, CSA Z94.3) before using as
a blower.
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To Store Your Accessories
Hose Storage
Wrap the Tug-A-Long Positive Locking
Hose around Power Head Assembly
through Hose Storage Clip to secure
the Hose.
Hose
Storage
Clip
Hose
Accessory Storage
Slide Extension Wands and Utility Nozzle
over the Rings on the Caster Feet.
To remove Extension Wands and Utility
Nozzle, lightly rotate and pull upward.
Extension
Wands Utility
Nozzle
Cord Storage
Simply wrap the Power Cord around the
Power Head Assembly Pull Handle and
snap the Power Cord Connector on the
Plug to a wrap of the Cord.
Power
Cord
Power
Head
Pull
Handle
Power Cord
Connector
Tug-A-
Long
Positive
Locking
Hose
WARNING:
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.
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CAUTION:
Do not operate vacuum while the
hose is still wrapped around the
power head assembly in the storage
position.
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Your Filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak Vac performance.
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Removal and Installation
of the Qwik Lock™ Filter
Filter Removal:
1. Hold the Filter Tabs of the Qwik
Lock™ Filter in each hand.
2. With one thumb on the Qwik Lock™
Stud, which protrudes through the
integrated Filter Plate, lift up on the
Filter Tabs while pushing down on
the Stud.
3. This action will cause the Filter to
release from the Filter Cage.
Slide Filter off Cage.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the Filter before using the Vac for dry
material pick-up.
Filter Installation:
1. Carefully slide the Qwik Lock™ Filter
over the Filter Cage and press down
on the outside edge of the Filter until
the Rubber Gasket on the bottom of
the Filter seats securely around the
base of the Filter Cage and against
the Power Head Assembly.
NOTE: The Filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small particles
of dust. The Filter can be used for dry pick
up or small amounts of liquid. Handle the
Filter carefully when removing to clean or
installing it. Creases in the Filter pleats
may occur from installation but will not
affect the performance of the Filter.
Filter
Maintenance
2. Align the small center hole in the
top of the Filter over the Qwik Lock™
Stud on the Filter Cage. Press firmly
on top of the Filter near the Stud to
allow the Filter to snap over the Ball
on the end of the Stud. The Filter is
now attached.
NOTE: Failure to properly seat the
bottom gasket could result in debris
bypassing the Filter.
Filter
Cage
Qwik
Lock™
Stud
Filter
Tabs (2)
Integrated Filter
Plate with Center
Hole
PUSH
DOWN
PULL
UP
Rubber
Gasket at
Bottom of
Filter
(cutaway
view)
Power
Head
Power
Head
Assembly
Integrated
Filter Plate
with Center
Hole
PUSH
DOWN
PULL
UP
Rubber
Gasket at
Bottom of
Filter
Filter
Tabs (2)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, unplug power
cord before changing or cleaning
filter.
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WARNING:
Do not operate without filter cage
and float, as they prevent liquid from
entering the impeller and damaging
the motor.
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Maintenance (continued)
Filter Bag
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A Filter Bag may be used in place of or in
addition to the Qwik Lock™ Cartridge
Filter.
NOTE: When picking up dry debris a filter
bag or cartridge filter must be properly
installed.
1. Filter Bag to be used to pick up dry
debris only.
2. Correct positioning of cardboard collar
is required to assure proper seal.
3. Locate two ribs on inlet tube, inside
drum.
4. Slide cardboard collar onto inlet tube
and position cardboard collar between
the two ribs.
5. With the cardboard collar securely
installed, unfold and position Filter Bag
inside drum, as shown.
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Slide cardboard collar toward center of
Vac drum.
2. Remove Filter Bag from Vac drum and
discard.
3. Install new Filter Bag.
Vac
Inlet Tube
Cardboard
Collar
Filter Bag
Ribs (2)
Unfolded
Filter Bag
Vac
Cardboard
Collar
WARNING:
Do not operate without filter cage.
To avoid health hazards from vapors
or dust, do not vacuum toxic,
carcinogenic or other hazardous
materials such as asbestos, arsenic,
barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or
other health endangering materials.
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CAUTION:
To avoid spilled debris, when picking
up heavy or sharp material, monitor
bag volume and do not overfill.
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Before prolonged storage or as needed
(i.e.; waste water pick up) the Drum
should be disinfected.
To disinfect the Drum:
1. Pour 1 gallon (4 L) of water and
1 teaspoon (5 mL) chlorine bleach
into the Drum.
2. Let solution stand for 20 minutes,
carefully swishing every few minutes,
making sure to wet all inside surfaces
of the Drum.
3. Empty Drum after 20 minutes. Rinse
with water until bleach smell is gone.
Allow Drum to dry completely before
sealing the motor on the Drum.
Cord Maintenance
When vacuuming is complete, unplug the
Cord and wrap it around the Power Head
Assembly Pull Handle. If the Power Cord
is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or their service agent or by
similarly qualified personnel to reduce the
risk of accident.
Storage
Before storing your Vac, the Drum should
be emptied and cleaned. The Cord
should be wrapped around the unit and
the Hose should be stored as described
in this manual. Accessories should be
kept in the same area as the Vac so they
can be readily available. The Vac should
be stored indoors.
Casters
If your Casters are noisy, you may put
a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make
them quieter.
Maintenance (continued)
Cleaning A Dry Filter
1. Some removal of dry debris can be
accomplished without removing the
Filter from the Vac. Slap your hand on
top of the Power Head Assembly while
the Vac is turned off.
2. For best cleaning results due to
accumulated dust, clean the Filter in
an open area. Cleaning SHOULD be
done outdoors and not in the living
quarters.
3. After Filter removal from Vac, remove
the dry debris by gently tapping Filter
against the inside wall of your dust
drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
4. For thorough cleaning of dry Filter
with fine dust (no debris), run water
through it as described under
“Cleaning A Wet Filter”
Cleaning A Wet Filter
After Filter is removed, run water through
the Filter from a hose or spigot. Take care
that water pressure from the hose is not
strong enough to damage Filter.
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check
the Filter for tears or small holes.
Do not use a Filter with holes or tears in
it. Even a small hole can cause a lot
of dust to come out of your Vac.
Replace it immediately.
Allow the Filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the Vac or picking up dry
debris.
Cleaning and Disinfecting the
Wet/Dry Vac
To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its
best, clean the outside with a cloth
dampened with warm water and mild
soap.
To clean the drum:
1. Dump debris out.
2. Wash Drum thoroughly with warm
water and mild soap.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
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WARNING:
To assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, any other maintenance,
repairs and adjustments should be
performed by Authorized Service
Centers, always using RIDGID
replacement parts.
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* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally
† These replacement parts are available where you purchased your Vac.
Repair Parts
16 U.S. Gallons / 60 Liters Wet/Dry Vac
Model Number WD16400
Electrical Rating:
120 V 9 A 60 Hz
RIDGID parts are available on-line at store.ridgid.com/wetdry
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number
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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 service personnel. Replacement parts
for a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac must be identical to the parts they replace.
Your double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac is marked with the words “DOUBLE
INSULATED” and the symbol (square within a square) may also be
marked on the appliance.
To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, unplug power cord before
servicing the electrical parts of the Wet/Dry Vac.
!
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, unplug power cord before
servicing the electrical parts of the Wet/Dry Vac.
WARNING:
All disassembly and repairs should be performed by qualified personnel.
!
!
Key Part
No. Number Description
1 832086 Rocker Switch
2 820563-4 Screw, Pan Hd. Ty. “AB”
10 x 3/4” (19 mm) Ser.
3 818961 Spacer
4 818413-3 Blower Wheel
5 315534-1 Washer
6 826817 Nut, Hex Flange
7 820563-7 Screw, Pan Hd. Ty. “AB”
10 x 3/4” (19 mm) Ser.
8 833185 Collector
9 509488 Float
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*
Key Part
No. Number Description
10 823201-3 Filter Cage
11 VF4000 Qwik Lock™ Filter
12 73185 Drain Cap
13 832084 Caster Foot w/Storage
14 73137 Caster
15 VT1709 Utility Nozzle
16 VT1720 Tug-A-Long Positive
Locking Hose
17 VT1708 Extension Wand
18 VF3502 Disposable Filter Bag
19 SP6975 Owner’s Manual
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16 U.S. Gallons / 60 Liters Wet/Dry Vac
Model Number WD16400
RIDGID parts are available on-line at store.ridgid.com/wetdry
Repair Parts (continued)
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3
4
17
15 16
6
5
8
7
18
12
2
1
10
9
11 13
14
18
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Stock No. WD1640
Model No. WD16400
Serial Number
Model and serial numbers may be found next to the blowing port. You should record
both model and serial numbers in a safe place for future use.
Symbol of Quality, Durability and
Dependability
Part No. SP6975 Form No. SP6975-3 Printed in Mexico 04/20
FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT US AT
1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) from the US and Canada
01-800-701-9811 from Mexico
www.ridgid.com/vacwarranty
Please have your Model Number and Serial Number on hand when calling.
• What is covered
RIDGID®Wet/Dry Vacs are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material.
• How long coverage lasts
This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID®Wet/Dry Vac.
• How to obtain service
To obtain the benefit of this warranty, deliver via prepaid transportation the complete product to
RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, or any authorized RIDGID®INDEPENDENT SERVICE
CENTER. Pipe wrenches and other hand tools should be returned to the place of purchase.
• What we will do to correct problems
Warranted Wet/Dry Vacs will be repaired or replaced, at Ridge Tool Company’s option, and
returned at no charge; or, if after three attempts to repair or replace during the warranty period the
Wet/Dry Vac is still defective, you can elect to receive a full refund of your purchase price.
• What is not covered
Failures due to misuse, abuse or normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty.
RIDGE TOOL COMPANY SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
• How local laws relate to the warranty
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state, province to province, or country to
country.
• No other express warranty applies
This FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty for RIDGID®Wet/Dry Vacs.
No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this warranty or make any other
warranty on behalf of Ridge Tool Company.
©2020 Emerson
www.RIDGID.com
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Wet/Dry Vacs
WET/DRY VAC PARTS
& ACCESSORIES
1-800-474-3443
Call Us 1st
• Operation
• Warranty (See back cover)
• Technical Assistance
• Repair Parts
For any questions about:
Please have your Model Number and
Serial Number on hand when calling.
WD16400
ASPIRADORA PARA MOJADO/SECO
DE 16 GALONES EE.UU./60 Litros
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA REFERENCIA FUTURA
Gracias por comprar un producto RIDGID.
¿PREGUNTAS O COMENTARIOS? COMUNÍQUESE CON NOSOTROS EN
1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) desde los EE.UU. y Canadá
01-800-701-9811 desde México
store.ridgid.com/wetdry
No. de pieza SP6975 Impreso en México
ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y entender el manual del operador
antes de utilizar este producto.
• English – page 1
• Français –page 33
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Instrucciones de seguridad importantes.....18-19
Introducción .............................20
Ensamblaje de las ruedecillas/patas
para ruedecilla ........................21
Ensamblaje de la aspiradora para mojado/seco ..22
Funcionamiento .......................23-25
Para guardar los accesorios .................26
Mantenimiento ........................27-29
Piezas de repuesto .....................30-31
Garantía ................................32
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES
La seguridad es una combinación de sentido común,
permanecer alerta y saber cómo funciona la aspiradora
para mojado/seco (“la aspiradora”).
Palabras de señal de seguridad
PELIGRO:Indica una situación
peligrosa que, si no se evita, causará la muerte o
lesiones graves.
ADVERTENCIA:Indica
una situación peligrosa que, si no se evita, podría
causar la muerte o lesiones graves.
PRECAUCIÓN:Indica una
situación peligrosa que, si no se evita, pudiera causar
lesiones leves o moderadas o daños materiales.
Cuando utilice la aspiradora, siga siempre las
precauciones básicas de seguridad, incluyendo
las siguientes:
ADVERTENCIA:
– Para reducir el riesgo de incendio,
sacudidas eléctricas o lesiones:
• Lea y entienda este manual del usuario y todas las
etiquetas que están colocadas en la aspiradora para
mojado/seco antes de utilizarla.
• Utilice la aspiradora únicamente de la manera que se
describe en este manual.
• No deje la aspiradora en marcha mientras esté
desatendida. Usted podría no notar señales
importantes que indiquen un funcionamiento
anormal, tal como pérdida de succión, residuos o
líquido que salen por el escape o ruidos anormales
del motor. Deje de usar la aspiradora inmedia-
tamente si observa estas señales.
• No abandone la aspiradora cuando esté enchufada.
Desenchúfela del tomacorriente cuando no la esté
utilizando y antes de realizar servicio de revisión.
• Las chispas que se producen en el interior del motor
pueden incendiar los vapores inflamables o el polvo.
Para reducir el riesgo de incendio o explosión: No
use la aspiradora cerca de líquidos o gases inflama-
bles o combustibles, o polvos explosivos como
gasolina u otros combustibles, líquido encendedor,
limpiadores, pinturas a base de aceite, gas natural,
polvo de carbón, polvo de magnesio, polvo de
granos de cereal, polvo de aluminio o pólvora.
• No recoja con la aspiradora nada que esté ardiendo
o humeando, como cigarrillos, fósforos o cenizas
calientes.
• Para evitar el riesgo de autoignición de los residuos
contenidos en el tambor, vacíe el tambor después de
cada uso. Los materiales combustibles, tales como
trapos o aserrín que contengan tinte o uretano,
pueden ser causas de dicho sobrecalentamiento.
• No recoja con la aspiradora polvo de panel de yeso
o ceniza fría de chimenea u otros polvos finos con
un filtro estándar. Estos materiales pueden pasar por
el filtro y ser expulsados de vuelta al aire. Utilice un
filtro para polvo fino en lugar de un filtro estándar.
• Para reducir el riesgo de que se produzcan peligros
para la salud causados por vapores o polvo, no
recoja con la aspiradora materiales tóxicos.
• Para reducir el riesgo de descargas eléctricas, no
exponga la aspiradora a la lluvia ni deje que entren
líquidos en el compartimiento del motor. Guarde la
aspiradora en un lugar interior.
• Esta aspiradora mojado/seco no se destina para
utilizarse por personas (incluyendo niños) cuyas
capacidades físicas, sensoriales o mentales
sean diferentes o estén reducidas, o carezcan de
experiencia o conocimiento, a menos que dichas
personas reciban una supervisión o capacitación
para el funcionamiento del aparato por una persona
responsable de su seguridad.
• No permita que la aspiradora se utilice como un
juguete. Se necesita prestar máxima atención cuando
sea utilizada por niños o cerca de éstos.
• No use la aspiradora con un filtro desgarrado o
sin tener el filtro instalado, excepto cuando recoja
con ella líquidos de la manera que se describe en
este manual. Los residuos secos absorbidos por el
impulsor podrían dañar el motor o ser expulsados
de vuelta al aire.
• Apague la aspiradora antes de desenchufarla.
• Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones debidas a un
arranque accidental, desenchufe el cordón de energía
antes de cambiar o limpiar el filtro.
• No desenchufe la aspiradora tirando del cordón. Para
desenchufarla, agarre el enchufe y no el cordón.
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- Mantenga alejados a los niños durante la
operación de soplado.
- No utilice el soplador para trabajos que no sean
soplar suciedad y residuos.
- No use la aspiradora como rociador.
• Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones en los ojos, use
protección ocular de seguridad. La utilización de
cualquier aspiradora utilitaria o soplador utilitario
puede hacer que se soplen objetos extraños hacia
los ojos, lo cual puede causar daños graves en
los ojos.
• Para reducir el riesgo de resultar golpeado o jalado
por una aspiradora que esté rodando, bloquee las
ruedecillas cuando utilice la aspiradora sobre una
superficie desigual o inclinada.
• No use la aspiradora con el cordón dañado, el
enchufe dañado u otras piezas dañadas. Si la
aspiradora no funciona como debe, le faltan piezas,
se ha caído, ha sido dañada, se ha dejado a la
intemperie o se ha caído al agua, llame a servicio
al cliente.
• No tire de la aspiradora usando el cordón ni la lleve
por el cordón, ni use el cordón como asa, ni cierre
una puerta sobre el cordón, ni tire del cordón alre-
dedor de bordes o esquinas afilados. No pase la
aspiradora en marcha sobre el cordón. Mantenga el
cordón alejado de las superficies calientes.
• No maneje el enchufe, el interruptor o la aspiradora
con las manos mojadas.
• Utilice únicamente cordones de extensión que
tengan capacidad nominal para uso a la intemperie.
Los cordones de extensión que estén en malas
condiciones o tengan un tamaño de alambre
demasiado pequeño pueden crear peligros de
incendio y descargas eléctricas. Para reducir el
riesgo de estos peligros, asegúrese de que el
cordón esté en buenas condiciones y que el líquido
no entre en contacto con la conexión. No utilice un
cordón de extensión con conductores de tamaño
menor de 1,3 mm2(16 AWG).
• Esta aspiradora tiene aislamiento doble, lo cual
elimina la necesidad de un sistema independiente
de conexión a tierra. Utilice únicamente piezas de
repuesto idénticas. Lea las instrucciones
de servicio de revisión de las aspiradoras para
mojado/seco con aislamiento doble antes de
realizar dicho servicio.
• No ponga ningún objeto en las aberturas de venti-
lación. No recoja nada con la aspiradora cuando
cualquiera de las aberturas de ventilación esté
bloqueada; mantenga dichas aberturas libres de
polvo, pelusa, pelo o cualquier cosa que pueda
reducir el flujo de aire.
• Mantenga el pelo, la ropa holgada, los dedos y
todas las partes del cuerpo alejados de las aber-
turas y de las piezas móviles.
• Para reducir el riesgo de caídas, tenga cuidado
adicional al limpiar en escaleras.
• Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones de espalda o
caídas, no levante una aspiradora que pese mucho
debido a que contiene líquido o residuos. Saque
parte del contenido de la aspiradora o drénela
parcialmente.
• Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones corporales
o daños a la aspiradora, utilice únicamente
accesorios recomendados por RIDGID.
• Cuando utilice la aspiradora como soplador :
- Dirija la descarga de aire solamente hacia el área
de trabajo.
- No dirija el aire hacia las personas que estén
presentes.
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL
PRECAUCIÓN:
• Para reducir el riesgo de daños a la audición, use
protectores de oídos cuando utilice la aspiradora
durante muchas horas seguidas o cuando la
emplee en un área ruidosa.
• Para operaciones que generan polvo, use una
máscara antipolvo.
• Las descargas de estática son comunes cuando
la humedad relativa del aire es baja. Si recoge
residuos finos con la aspiradora, se puede
depositar carga estática en la manguera o en
la aspiradora. El mejor remedio para reducir la
frecuencia de las descargas de estática en su casa
o cuando use esta aspiradora es añadir humedad al
aire con un humidificador.
AISLAMIENTO DOBLE.
NO SE REQUIERE CONEXION A TIERRA.
CUANDO HAGA SERVICIO DE REVISIÓN
DE LA ASPIRADORA, UTILICE ÚNICAMENTE
PIEZAS DE REPUESTO IDÉNTICAS.
Siga las siguientes advertencias que aparecen en la
caja del motor de la aspiradora:
ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducir el riesgo de sacudidas eléctricas, no
exponga la aspiradora a la lluvia y almacénela
en interiores.
ADVERTENCIA:
• Para su propia seguridad, lea y entienda el
manual del operador.
• No tenga en marcha la aspiradora desatendida.
• No recoja cenizas calientes, brasas, materiales
inflamables, combustibles/autoincendiables o
tóxicos, ni otros materiales peligrosos.
• No use la aspiradora alrededor de líquidos
o vapores explosivos.
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Lista del contenido de la caja de cartón
Clave Descripción Cant.
A Aspiradora para mojado/seco ........1
B Manguera con fijación positiva
Tug-A-Long......................1
C Ruedecillas ...................... 4
D Pata para ruedecilla con área
para guardar .....................4
E Tubos extensores .................2
F Boquilla de uso general ............ 1
G* Filtro Qwik Lock™................. 1
H Manual del usuario ................1
* El filtro viene preensamblado al ensamblaje del
cabezal del motor.
Los modelos selectos también pueden incluir:
I** Bolsa de filtro desechable ................1
** Consulte la lista de contenido de la caja de
cartón para obtener una lista de los accesorios
incluidos.
Introducción
Esta aspiradora para mojado/seco está diseñada
solamente para uso doméstico. Se puede utilizar
para recoger materiales mojados o secos y se
puede usar como soplador.
Lea este manual del usuario para familiarizarse
con las características del producto y para
entender la utilización específica de su nueva
aspiradora.
Saque todo el contenido de la caja de cartón.
Asegúrese de que no falte ningún artículo
utilizando la lista del contenido de la caja. Llame
al 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) desde los
EE.UU. y Canadá, y al 01-800-701-9811 desde
México, o envíenos un correo electrónico a
[e-mail] si cualquier pieza está
dañada o falta.
Desempaquetado y comprobación del contenido
de la caja de cartón
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
C
D
E
B
H
G*
F
I**
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