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Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. • Español - WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner's manual before using this product. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 16 U.S. SP6779 Printed in Mexico página 21 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No. GALLON/ 60 LITER PROFESSIONAL WET/DRY VAC WD16800 WD1680EX0 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.ridgidvacs.com !
Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. • Español - WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner's manual before using this product. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 16 U.S. SP6779 Printed in Mexico página 21 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No. GALLON/ 60 LITER PROFESSIONAL WET/DRY VAC WD16800 WD1680EX0 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.ridgidvacs.com !
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...noises. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Section Page Important Safety Instructions 2 Introduction 4 Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents 4 Filter Removal and Installation 5 Drum/Caster Foot Assembly 6 Accessory Storage Holder 7 Accessory Storage 7 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 8 Positioning ... 14 Detachable Blower Intake 14 Filter 15 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wet/Dry Vac 16 Cord Maintenance 16 Storage 16 Casters 16 Repair Parts 18 Servicing of Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vac. . . 19 Warranty 20 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety is necessary...
...noises. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Section Page Important Safety Instructions 2 Introduction 4 Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents 4 Filter Removal and Installation 5 Drum/Caster Foot Assembly 6 Accessory Storage Holder 7 Accessory Storage 7 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 8 Positioning ... 14 Detachable Blower Intake 14 Filter 15 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wet/Dry Vac 16 Cord Maintenance 16 Storage 16 Casters 16 Repair Parts 18 Servicing of Double-Insulated Wet/Dry Vac. . . 19 Warranty 20 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety is necessary...
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... owner's manual. • Do not run Vac over cord. store indoors. Read the instructions for Servicing DoubleInsulated Wet/Dry Vacs before setting on ground or releasing grasp from openings and moving parts. • To reduce the risk of body away from handle. Keep children away when blowing. - SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 3 • Do...
... owner's manual. • Do not run Vac over cord. store indoors. Read the instructions for Servicing DoubleInsulated Wet/Dry Vacs before setting on ground or releasing grasp from openings and moving parts. • To reduce the risk of body away from handle. Keep children away when blowing. - SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 3 • Do...
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SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 4 Introduction This Wet/Dry Vac with Detachable Blower is intended for vacuuming wet or dry media and may be used for household use. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) from the US & Canada, 01-800-701-9811 B from Mexico, ...'s Manual 1 C J D K E L F M G N H I 4 Check each item against the Carton Contents List. Carton Contents List Key Description Qty A Wet/Dry Vac 1 B Accessory Storage Holder 1 C Extension Wands 2 D Qwik Lock™ Filter 1 E Dual-Flex™ Locking Hose 1 F Caster Feet 2 G Caster Feet ...
SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 4 Introduction This Wet/Dry Vac with Detachable Blower is intended for vacuuming wet or dry media and may be used for household use. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) from the US & Canada, 01-800-701-9811 B from Mexico, ...'s Manual 1 C J D K E L F M G N H I 4 Check each item against the Carton Contents List. Carton Contents List Key Description Qty A Wet/Dry Vac 1 B Accessory Storage Holder 1 C Extension Wands 2 D Qwik Lock™ Filter 1 E Dual-Flex™ Locking Hose 1 F Caster Feet 2 G Caster Feet ...
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... assembly onto the dust drum. Position the lid assembly with Detachable Blower Drum Latch Drum Catch Inlet Dust Drum Assembly Drain Cap 8 SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 8 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 1. Rotate both latches down until you hear them snap over the drum latch catches of the unit located above the vacuum inlet...
... assembly onto the dust drum. Position the lid assembly with Detachable Blower Drum Latch Drum Catch Inlet Dust Drum Assembly Drain Cap 8 SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 8 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 1. Rotate both latches down until you hear them snap over the drum latch catches of the unit located above the vacuum inlet...
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...the detachable blower latch under the detachable blower handle and lift the blower off the lid of the Vac. Detachable Blower Detachable Blower Latch Detachable Blower Molded Leads 2. With the Wet/Dry Vac completely assembled and ready for use , insert the push button end of the detachable blower latch ...Rotate the detachable blower down on the carry handle of the detachable blower until the travel of the lid assembly. Your new Wet/Dry Vac is now latched to the lid assembly. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 9 Positioning Detachable Blower (Power Head Assembly) 1.
...the detachable blower latch under the detachable blower handle and lift the blower off the lid of the Vac. Detachable Blower Detachable Blower Latch Detachable Blower Molded Leads 2. With the Wet/Dry Vac completely assembled and ready for use , insert the push button end of the detachable blower latch ...Rotate the detachable blower down on the carry handle of the detachable blower until the travel of the lid assembly. Your new Wet/Dry Vac is now latched to the lid assembly. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 9 Positioning Detachable Blower (Power Head Assembly) 1.
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...Do not continue running while unattended - Store indoors. • Do not handle plug, switch, or Vac with your Vac. If it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into ...Wet Nozzle - Flammable liquids, gases, and vapors include: lighter fluid, solvent-type cleaners, oil-based paints, gasoline, alcohol, and aerosol sprays. Extension Wands - Explosive dusts include: coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain, and gun powder. • Do not vacuum up liquid and dry the surface in various ways for blowing applications. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680...
...Do not continue running while unattended - Store indoors. • Do not handle plug, switch, or Vac with your Vac. If it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into ...Wet Nozzle - Flammable liquids, gases, and vapors include: lighter fluid, solvent-type cleaners, oil-based paints, gasoline, alcohol, and aerosol sprays. Extension Wands - Explosive dusts include: coal, magnesium, aluminum, grain, and gun powder. • Do not vacuum up liquid and dry the surface in various ways for blowing applications. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680...
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...and the motor noise will be removed. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 11 Operation (continued) Vacuuming Dry Materials 1. When picking up dry material. Emptying the Drum ! If you may appear in place. 2. NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to Vac. 2. Lay the lid assembly upside down on...reaches a predetermined level, the float mechanism will clog quickly and be dried to avoid possible mildew and damage to clean. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the Vac drum. ! If the filter is wet, the filter will rise automatically to lift comfortably. 11 Dump the...
...and the motor noise will be removed. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 11 Operation (continued) Vacuuming Dry Materials 1. When picking up dry material. Emptying the Drum ! If you may appear in place. 2. NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to Vac. 2. Lay the lid assembly upside down on...reaches a predetermined level, the float mechanism will clog quickly and be dried to avoid possible mildew and damage to clean. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the Vac drum. ! If the filter is wet, the filter will rise automatically to lift comfortably. 11 Dump the...
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... detachable blower of your Wet/Dry Vac. 2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to be used as a blower. 1. CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust which might be used. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 12 Operation (continued) Moving the Wet/Dry Vac Should it become necessary ...to pick the Vac up to move it, the handles on the detachable blower latch under the handle of ...
... detachable blower of your Wet/Dry Vac. 2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to be used as a blower. 1. CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust which might be used. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 12 Operation (continued) Moving the Wet/Dry Vac Should it become necessary ...to pick the Vac up to move it, the handles on the detachable blower latch under the handle of ...
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...hose. Car Nozzle Male-Male Adapter Goggles Dusk Mask 3. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 13 Operation (continued) Using the Detachable Blower for "Blowing" Two suggested methods of using the seven-foot hose supplied with the Wet/Dry Vac. The unit is ready for blowing using the blower are: ...1. Blowing Port TURN CLOCKWISE TO LOCK Blower Wand - The Wet/Dry Vac may also be added to the opposite end of the detachable blower and...
...hose. Car Nozzle Male-Male Adapter Goggles Dusk Mask 3. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 13 Operation (continued) Using the Detachable Blower for "Blowing" Two suggested methods of using the seven-foot hose supplied with the Wet/Dry Vac. The unit is ready for blowing using the blower are: ...1. Blowing Port TURN CLOCKWISE TO LOCK Blower Wand - The Wet/Dry Vac may also be added to the opposite end of the detachable blower and...
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... to see if the intake to the blower has debris stuck to the plastic vents and foam pad. After using the detachable blower of your Wet/Dry Vac, examine the bottom of this manual. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 14 Maintenance Detachable Blower Intake !
... to see if the intake to the blower has debris stuck to the plastic vents and foam pad. After using the detachable blower of your Wet/Dry Vac, examine the bottom of this manual. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 14 Maintenance Detachable Blower Intake !
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...Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 15 Maintenance (continued) Filter Cleaning A Dry Filter NOTE: The filter is turned off. 2. Creases in the filter pleats may allow a lot of dust to dry the filter before reinstalling and storing the Vac. 15 Be sure to come out of the exhaust port of dry... not damage the filter material. Installation Refer to remove the dirt. Remove filter from the Vac. The filter can be done outdoors and not in an open area. Cleaning A Wet Filter Remove filter from installation but will loosen and fall. 4. Light cleaning of this manual...
...Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 15 Maintenance (continued) Filter Cleaning A Dry Filter NOTE: The filter is turned off. 2. Creases in the filter pleats may allow a lot of dust to dry the filter before reinstalling and storing the Vac. 15 Be sure to come out of the exhaust port of dry... not damage the filter material. Installation Refer to remove the dirt. Remove filter from the Vac. The filter can be done outdoors and not in an open area. Cleaning A Wet Filter Remove filter from installation but will loosen and fall. 4. Light cleaning of this manual...
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... RELIABILITY, repairs and adjustments should be stored indoors. Detachable Blower Cord Wrap Power Cord Cord Swivel 16 SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 16 Maintenance (continued) Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wet/Dry Vac To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best, clean the outside with a cloth dampened with water until bleach smell is damaged, it around...
... RELIABILITY, repairs and adjustments should be stored indoors. Detachable Blower Cord Wrap Power Cord Cord Swivel 16 SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 16 Maintenance (continued) Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wet/Dry Vac To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best, clean the outside with a cloth dampened with water until bleach smell is damaged, it around...
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...Foot, Front Caster Foot, Rear Caster Wheel Accessory Storage Holder Drum Latch Lid (Includes Key No. 10 & 18) Blower Assembly (WD1680 Only) Blower Assembly (WD1680EX Only) Foam Pad Spacer Blower Wheel Washer Nut † Latch Detachable Blower † Utility Nozzle Car Nozzle ...Owner's Manual † These replacement parts may be available where you purchased your Vac. 18 SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 18 Repair Parts 16 Gallon Professional Wet/Dry Vac Model Number WD16800/WD1680EX0 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Key Number...
...Foot, Front Caster Foot, Rear Caster Wheel Accessory Storage Holder Drum Latch Lid (Includes Key No. 10 & 18) Blower Assembly (WD1680 Only) Blower Assembly (WD1680EX Only) Foam Pad Spacer Blower Wheel Washer Nut † Latch Detachable Blower † Utility Nozzle Car Nozzle ...Owner's Manual † These replacement parts may be available where you purchased your Vac. 18 SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 18 Repair Parts 16 Gallon Professional Wet/Dry Vac Model Number WD16800/WD1680EX0 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Key Number...
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... a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac must be done only by qualified service personnel. Servicing a double- Your double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac is provided on the appliance. Replacement parts for grounding be added. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 19 Repair Parts (continued) 16 Gallon Professional Wet/Dry Vac Model Number WD16800/WD1680EX0 RIDGID parts are provided instead of the Wet/Dry Vac. 12, 13...
... a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac must be done only by qualified service personnel. Servicing a double- Your double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac is provided on the appliance. Replacement parts for grounding be added. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 19 Repair Parts (continued) 16 Gallon Professional Wet/Dry Vac Model Number WD16800/WD1680EX0 RIDGID parts are provided instead of the Wet/Dry Vac. 12, 13...
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...warranty or make any authorized RIDGID® INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to repair or replace during the warranty period the Wet/Dry Vac is still defective, you . SP6779 Professional Tools Form No. WD1680/WD1680EX Model No. WD16800/...No other hand tools should record both model and serial numbers in Mexico 02/12 SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 20 • What is covered RIDGID® Wet/Dry Vacs are not covered by this warranty. Pipe wrenches and other express warranty applies This FULL LIFETIME ...
...warranty or make any authorized RIDGID® INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to repair or replace during the warranty period the Wet/Dry Vac is still defective, you . SP6779 Professional Tools Form No. WD1680/WD1680EX Model No. WD16800/...No other hand tools should record both model and serial numbers in Mexico 02/12 SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 20 • What is covered RIDGID® Wet/Dry Vacs are not covered by this warranty. Pipe wrenches and other express warranty applies This FULL LIFETIME ...