Float/Cage Assembly; Filter Assembly/Replacement; Important - RIDGID WD1665 Manual Del Propietário

Float/Cage Assembly

WARNING: For your own safety,
never connect plug to power source
outlet until all assembly steps are
complete and you have read and
understood the safety and operation
instructions. Do not operate vac
with any parts damaged or missing.
If the filter cage and float are not already
installed, follow the instructions below for
proper assembly:
1. Place the lid assembly of the vac
upside down.
2. Place the float over the center of the lid
with the words "This Side Towards Lid"
laying face down over the hole.
3. Line up filter cage tabs with the slots in
the center ring of the lid assembly. Push
on the filter cage until the tabs snap into
the slots for a secure fit.
NOTE: If filter cage needs to be removed
because the float is placed in the wrong

Filter Assembly/Replacement

1. Carefully slide the filter over the filter
cage, sliding filter down until it stops
against the lid.
2. Place the hole in the filter plate over
threaded screw of the filter cage.
3. Gently push on the filter plate to seat
the rubber ring of the filter inside the cir-
cular channel of the filter plate.
4. Place filter nut onto threaded screw and
tighten it down. Finger tighten only.
NOTE: Lever of filter nut should be away
from plate as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this
may deform or crack the filter plate, filter
cage or filter.
way, use a flat blade screwdriver and insert
the blade near one of the tabs between the
filter cage and the center ring of the lid. Pry
the tab out of the slot. Tilt the cage and lift
away from the lid. To replace, repeat steps
1-3 of this section.
Solid End
Threaded
Screw
5
Filter Cage
Tabs (3)
Open End
Float
Lid
Assembly
Slots (3)
Filter Nut
Filter Plate
Filter
Filter Cage