Ridgid Wet/Dry Vac HD18000

Warning: Cleaning should be done outdoors and not in the living quarters.

Removal of dry debris without removing the filter from the Vac

Removal of dry debris by gently tapping Filter against the inside wall of your Dust Drum

Thorough cleaning of Dry Filter with fine dust by running water through it

Cleaning of Wet Filter by running water through it

Check the Filter for tears or small holes after cleaning

Warning: Do not use a Filter with holes or tears in it. Replace it immediately.

Allow the Filter to dry completely before reinstalling and storing the Vac or picking up dry debris

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter.

NOTE: The Filter is made of high quality paper designed to stop small particles of dust. The Filter can be used for dry pick up or small amounts of liquid. Handle the Filter carefully when removing or installing it. Creases in the Filter Pleats may occur from installation but will not affect the performance of the Filter.

Filter Removal: Place fingers under the two Filter Tabs.

While pressing down with one thumb on the Qwik LockTM Stud that protrudes through the center of the Filter Plate, lift up on the Tabs until Filter releases.

IMPORTANT: To avoid blower wheel and motor damage always reinstall filter before using Vac for dry pickup.

Filter Installation: Slide the Qwik LockTM Filter over the Filter Cage while aligning the Qwik LockTM Stud on the Filter Cage with the center hole in the Qwik LockTM Integrated Filter Plate.

Make sure the Rubber Gasket at the bottom of the Qwik LockTM Filter seats around the base of the Filter Cage.

Firmly press the Qwik LockTM Integrated Filter Plate down around the Qwik LockTM Stud until it snaps into place.