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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 ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. • Español - SP6779 Printed in Mexico SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 16 U.S.
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 ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. • Español - SP6779 Printed in Mexico SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL 16 U.S.
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... not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. • Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust. 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 Detachable Blower (Power Head Assembly 9 Operation 10 Vacuuming Dry Materials 11 Vacuuming Liquids 11 Emptying the Drum 11...
... not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. • Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust. 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 Detachable Blower (Power Head Assembly 9 Operation 10 Vacuuming Dry Materials 11 Vacuuming Liquids 11 Emptying the Drum 11...
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SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 3 • Do not use with conductors smaller than 16 gauge (AWG) in size. Do not use an extension cord with damaged cord, plug or other hazardous materials. • Do not use extra care when cleaning on the hose or Vac. Do ... pull or carry by cord, use . WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. ! SAVE THIS MANUAL 3 To reduce power loss, use only Ridgid recommended accessories. • When using blower: Wear safety goggles labeled "ANSI Z87.1" on ground or releasing grasp from heated surfaces. • Do not...
SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 3 • Do not use with conductors smaller than 16 gauge (AWG) in size. Do not use an extension cord with damaged cord, plug or other hazardous materials. • Do not use extra care when cleaning on the hose or Vac. Do ... pull or carry by cord, use . WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. ! SAVE THIS MANUAL 3 To reduce power loss, use only Ridgid recommended accessories. • When using blower: Wear safety goggles labeled "ANSI Z87.1" on ground or releasing grasp from heated surfaces. • Do not...
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... 1 F Caster Feet 2 G Caster Feet with Storage 2 H #10 x 1-3/4" screws 4 I Caster Wheel 4 J Car Nozzle 1 K Utility Nozzle 1 L Wet Nozzle 1 M Blower Wand 1 N Owner's Manual 1 C J D K E L F M G N H I 4 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. It may be...
... 1 F Caster Feet 2 G Caster Feet with Storage 2 H #10 x 1-3/4" screws 4 I Caster Wheel 4 J Car Nozzle 1 K Utility Nozzle 1 L Wet Nozzle 1 M Blower Wand 1 N Owner's Manual 1 C J D K E L F M G N H I 4 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. It may be...
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... Holder Receptacles Accessory Holder Receptacles Accessory Storage Your accessory storage holder has been designed to hold all the accessories included with holder clips locked. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 7 Accessory Storage Holder Installing Accessory Storage Holder 1. Position rods of accessory storage holder directly over accessory rod receptacles in both accessory...
... Holder Receptacles Accessory Holder Receptacles Accessory Storage Your accessory storage holder has been designed to hold all the accessories included with holder clips locked. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 7 Accessory Storage Holder Installing Accessory Storage Holder 1. Position rods of accessory storage holder directly over accessory rod receptacles in both accessory...
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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 on the ...
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 on the ...
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... Leads 2. The hose should snap into the inlet of the Vac. The detachable blower is ready for use . Lightly press down on the carry handle of the detachable blower until the travel of the Vac inlet, as shown. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 9 Positioning Detachable Blower ...(Power Head Assembly) 1. With the Wet/Dry Vac completely assembled and ready for use , insert the push button end of ...
... Leads 2. The hose should snap into the inlet of the Vac. The detachable blower is ready for use . Lightly press down on the carry handle of the detachable blower until the travel of the Vac inlet, as shown. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 9 Positioning Detachable Blower ...(Power Head Assembly) 1. With the Wet/Dry Vac completely assembled and ready for use , insert the push button end of ...
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... abnormal operation such as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into contact with your Vac. 10 General purpose nozzle for car interiors and most vacuuming applications. Car Nozzle - Provides the means of suction, debris/liquid exiting the...up liquid and dry the surface in areas with wet hands. • Unplug Vac before servicing. Used for vacuuming and blowing debris. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 10 Operation ! Do not operate Vac near flammable liquids or in one way. If it to enter motor compartment....
... abnormal operation such as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into contact with your Vac. 10 General purpose nozzle for car interiors and most vacuuming applications. Car Nozzle - Provides the means of suction, debris/liquid exiting the...up liquid and dry the surface in areas with wet hands. • Unplug Vac before servicing. Used for vacuuming and blowing debris. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 10 Operation ! Do not operate Vac near flammable liquids or in one way. If it to enter motor compartment....
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...Emptying the Drum ! When using the Vac to increased motor speed. After using your Vac to pick up material when the filter is not removed, it will clog quickly and be in pitch, due to pick up dry material. Drum Latch 4. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page ...11 Operation (continued) Vacuuming Dry Materials 1. NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up liquids, the filter must always be very difficult to Vac. 2. Vacuuming Liquids 1. When picking up very fine dust...
...Emptying the Drum ! When using the Vac to increased motor speed. After using your Vac to pick up material when the filter is not removed, it will clog quickly and be in pitch, due to pick up dry material. Drum Latch 4. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page ...11 Operation (continued) Vacuuming Dry Materials 1. NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up liquids, the filter must always be very difficult to Vac. 2. Vacuuming Liquids 1. When picking up very fine dust...
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...reduce the risk of injury to be used as a blower. 1. WARNING: Always wear safety eyewear complying with the detachable blower portion of your Vac by the handle to remove. Detachable Blower Molded Leads ! CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust which might be used. Familiarize yourself... or in a noisy area. 12 To maneuver the Vac, the handle above the inlet can be inhaled. 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 ...
...reduce the risk of injury to be used as a blower. 1. WARNING: Always wear safety eyewear complying with the detachable blower portion of your Vac by the handle to remove. Detachable Blower Molded Leads ! CAUTION: Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust which might be used. Familiarize yourself... or in a noisy area. 12 To maneuver the Vac, the handle above the inlet can be inhaled. 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 ...
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...- OR 2. The Wet/Dry Vac may also be added to the opposite end of the hose. For added control, an extension wand and/or car nozzle can be used for blowing using the blower are: 1. 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. Install the push button end of the Vac hose in the handle of the detachable...
...- OR 2. The Wet/Dry Vac may also be added to the opposite end of the hose. For added control, an extension wand and/or car nozzle can be used for blowing using the blower are: 1. 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. Install the push button end of the Vac hose in the handle of the detachable...
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SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 14 Maintenance Detachable Blower Intake ! To clean the foam pad under the intake shield of this manual. The unit is ready ... 3 screws. Allow foam pad to the plastic vents and foam pad. Foam Pad Intake Shield Screws (3) 6. After using the detachable blower of your Wet/Dry Vac, examine the bottom of injury from the detachable blower. 4. Check to see if the intake to the blower has debris stuck to dry. 5. Lift the...
SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 14 Maintenance Detachable Blower Intake ! To clean the foam pad under the intake shield of this manual. The unit is ready ... 3 screws. Allow foam pad to the plastic vents and foam pad. Foam Pad Intake Shield Screws (3) 6. After using the detachable blower of your Wet/Dry Vac, examine the bottom of injury from the detachable blower. 4. Check to see if the intake to the blower has debris stuck to dry. 5. Lift the...
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...Creases in an open area. IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the filter for dry debris or small amounts of the lid while the Vac is made of high quality paper designed to page 5 "Filter Removal and Installation" Section of your dust drum. Filter Removal Refer ...cleaned often to remove the dirt. Installation Refer to dry before reinstalling and storing the Vac. 15 Remove filter from the Vac. Allow the filter to page 5 "Filter Removal and Installation" Section of dust. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 15 Maintenance (continued) Filter Cleaning A Dry ...
...Creases in an open area. IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the filter for dry debris or small amounts of the lid while the Vac is made of high quality paper designed to page 5 "Filter Removal and Installation" Section of your dust drum. Filter Removal Refer ...cleaned often to remove the dirt. Installation Refer to dry before reinstalling and storing the Vac. 15 Remove filter from the Vac. Allow the filter to page 5 "Filter Removal and Installation" Section of dust. SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 15 Maintenance (continued) Filter Cleaning A Dry ...
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...Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 16 Maintenance (continued) Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wet/Dry Vac To keep your casters are noisy, you may put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make them quieter. ! Wipe out with warm water and mild soap. 3. Empty drum after 20 minutes. Storage Before storing your Vac... pick up) the drum should be replaced by the manufacturer or their service agent or by Authorized Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. Let solution stand for 20 minutes, carefully swishing every few minutes, making sure to dry completely before sealing the...
...Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 16 Maintenance (continued) Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wet/Dry Vac To keep your casters are noisy, you may put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make them quieter. ! Wipe out with warm water and mild soap. 3. Empty drum after 20 minutes. Storage Before storing your Vac... pick up) the drum should be replaced by the manufacturer or their service agent or by Authorized Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. Let solution stand for 20 minutes, carefully swishing every few minutes, making sure to dry completely before sealing the...
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... Caster 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 ...'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...
... Caster 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 ...'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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... injury from electrical shock, unplug power cord before servicing the electrical parts of insulation are available on the appliance. 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 grounding. WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY...
... injury from electrical shock, unplug power cord before servicing the electrical parts of insulation are available on the appliance. 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 grounding. WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY...
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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, deliver via prepaid transportation the complete product to RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, or any authorized RIDGID® INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER. No employee, agent, dealer, or ... not apply to country. • No other hand tools should record both model and serial numbers in a safe place for RIDGID® Wet/Dry Vacs. WD1680/WD1680EX Model No. You should be repaired or replaced, at Ridge Tool Company's option, and returned at no charge; SP6779...
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, deliver via prepaid transportation the complete product to RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, or any authorized RIDGID® INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER. No employee, agent, dealer, or ... not apply to country. • No other hand tools should record both model and serial numbers in a safe place for RIDGID® Wet/Dry Vacs. WD1680/WD1680EX Model No. You should be repaired or replaced, at Ridge Tool Company's option, and returned at no charge; SP6779...