WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 1
W D12 0 0 / W D12 3 0
OW NERS M ANUAL
(WD1200 SHOWN)
1 2 U.S./ 1 0 CDN.
GALLONS
W ET/ DRY VAC
• Asse m b ly
• Op e ra tio n
• Re p a ir Pa r ts
Q UESTIONS OR COM M ENTS?
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CALL 1 -8 0 0 -4 -RIDGID
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Part No. SP6407
Printed in Canada
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before servicing. Turn off Wet/Dry Vac
before unplugging.
To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care
when cleaning on stairs.
•
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.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Wet/
Dry Vac.
To reduce the risk of injury from acciden-
tal 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 Wet/Dry Vac is not
working as it should, has missing parts,
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to
an Authorized Service Center.
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 Wet/Dry Vac over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
DOUBLE INSULATED
GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED
•
WHEN SERVICING USEONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock - do not expose to
rain - store indoors.
• Do not handle plug or the Wet/Dry Vac
with wet hands.
Do not put any object into ventilation open-
ings. 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.
•
WARNING: For your own safety, read
and understand owner’s manual. Do
not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic,
flammable or other hazardous mate-
rials. Do not use around explosive
liquids or vapors.
•
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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. Always wear safety goggles,
not glasses, complying with ANSI
To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using the vac
for extended hours or when, using it in a
noisy area.
•
For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
Z87.1(or in Canada CSA Z94-3-99)
shown on package. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact resistant lenses. They
are not safety glasses. Safety Goggles
are available at many local retail stores.
Glasses or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you
when they break.
Use only extension cords that are rated
for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor
condition or that are too small in wire size
can pose fire and shock hazards. When
using an extension cord, be sure it is in
good condition. Using any extension cord
will cause some loss of power. To keep
the loss to a minimum, use the following
table to choose the minimum wire size
extension cord.
Extension
Gauge
Cord Length
(A.W.G.)
0-50 Ft.
50-100 Ft.
14
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Introduction
This Wet/Dry Vac is intended for house- Static Shocks Are Common - In dry
hold use.
areas or when the relative humidity of the
air is low. To reduce the frequency of
static shocks in your home the best rem-
edy is to add moisture to the air with a
console humidifier.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please Read Carefully
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents
Remove entire contents of carton. Check
each item against the Carton Contents
List. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at
[email protected] if any parts
are damaged or missing.
E
D
A
Carton Contents List
G
H
F
Key Description.............................. Qty
.
A Vac Assembly .............................. 1
.............................1
B Hose Assembly
J
C Extension Wands.........................2
D Filter Cage................................... 1
E Filter............................................. 1
F Float............................................. 1
G Filter Nut ......................................1
H Utility Nozzle................................1
J Caster Foot w/Storage (WD1230)2
(WD1200) ....................................4
B
L
K
M
C
K Caster Foot (WD1230 only).........2
L Caster Twin Wheel.......................4
M Wet Nozzle (WD1200 only).........1
N Car Nozzle (WD1200 only)...........1
O Hose Lock (WD1200 only)........... 1
P Owners Manual ............................1
P
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Caster/Caster Foot 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).
Caster
NOTE: Position storage casters at desired
Caster Stem
Caster Ball
location.
3. Push on the caster foot until the foot is
flush with bottom of the dust drum.
Pin
Caster
Foot
4. Insert the caster stem into the socket of
the caster foot, as shown (4 places).
Hole
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.
Dust Drum
6. Turn the drum upright.
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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.
NOTE: If filter cage needs to be removed,
because the float is placed in the wrong
way, use a slotted 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, fol-
low float/cage assembly instructions.
1. Place the lid assembly of vac upside
down into the drum or on a clean
smooth surface.
Filter Cage
2. Locate the float. Place the float over the
opening in the center of the lid with the
words “This Side Towards Lid” laying
face down over the hole.
Tabs
Float
Solid
End
WARNING: To reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury or damage to vac be
sure to keep hands, fingers, or any
other foreign objects out of the cen-
ter opening when assembling the
float.
Lid
Assembly
3. Line up filter cage tabs with the slots in
the center ring of the lid assembly.
Filter Cage
4. Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into the slots for a secure fit.
Tabs (3)
Slots (3)
Filter Assembly
1. Carefully slide the filter over the filter
cage, lining up hole in filter with
threaded stud and sliding it over the
center ring covering the 3 slots until the
filter stops against the lid.
Filter Nut
Filter
Filter
Cage
2. Place filter nut onto threaded screw and
tighten it down. Finger tighten only.
NOTE: Lever of filter nut should be away
from filter as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this
may deform or crack the filter cage.
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Vac Assembly
1. Line up vacuum port in top assembly
with drain cap located on the front of
the drum.
5. Make sure that the locking tabs are
snapped in place to prevent the lid from
coming off. (See inset below)
2. Place lid on top of drum with the han-
dles snug against the drum channel.
3. Be sure lid completely covers the top of
the drum so leakage does not occur.
4. Push down on top of the handles to
cause the flexible locking tabs to hook
onto the drum lip of the channel.
WD1200
Hose Storage: Use the hose lock
to clipthe ends of the hose together.
You can also connect two hoses together
by purchasing VT2511 (Hose to Hose
connector).
Blowing Port
On-Off Switch
Top Assembly
Push
Down
Power Cord
Cord Wrap
Area
Lid
Handle
Pull
Out
Flexible
Locking
Tab
Dust
Drum
Hose
Caster Feet
w/Accessory
Storage
Drum
Channel
Swivel
End
Lid
Handle
Drain
Do Not Force Flexible
Tab Beyond Stop Tab
Drum
Drain
Cap
Utility
Nozzle
Casters
Stop
Tab
Flexible Locking
Tabs
Larger
Opening
Out
Power
Head
Hose
Hose Lock
Open End
of Hose
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Insert the flexible plastic end of the hose,
which is opposite the swivel end, into the
vacuum port directly above the drain.
Place the utility nozzle securely on the
swivel end of the hose and the vac is
ready for use.
NOTE: The swivel end of the hose for
your vac is removable if more hoses need
to be attached for more length from the
vac. To remove the swivel portion of the
hose, grasp the hose swivel and firmly pull
it out of the flexible hose. Connect the soft
end of a second hose (accessory #VT-
2507) where the swivel end of the original
hose was removed by forcing the sections
together until they fit tightly. You can also
connect two hoses together by purchasing
VT2500 (Hose to Hose connector).
To Store Your Accessories
1. Slide extension handles and accesso-
ries over the rings on the caster feet.
2. To remove handles and accessories,
lightly rotate and pull upward.
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Operation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with
flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air. Flammable gases or
vapors include but are not limited to; lighter fluid, solvent type cleaners, oil-
base paints, gasoline, alcohol or aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include but
are not limited to; coal, magnesium, grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum
explosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids or hot ashes. Do not use
this vac as a sprayer. To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or
dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
CAUTION: To reduce risk of hearing
damage wear ear protectors when
using the vac for extended hours or
when using it in a noisy area. The
operation of any utility vac can result
in foreign objects being blown into
the eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Always wear safety
goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1
(or in Canada CSA Z94-3-99 ) shown
on Package before commencing
operation. Safety Goggles are avail-
able at many local retail stores.
Extension Wands - These wands can be
connected together and provides addi-
tional length for more reach.
Hose - Provides transfer of vacuum or
blowing capability to work site. Provides
the means of attaching extension wands,
and nozzles.
Vacuuming Dry Materials
1. The filter must always be in correct
position 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.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). 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 quali-
fied electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
After you plug the power cord into a 120V
outlet, turn the Wet/Dry Vac on by push-
ing the switch from “OFF” to “ON”.
Familiarize yourself with the accessories
included with the vac. Each accessory
may be used in various ways for vacuum-
ing and blowing debris. Here is a list of the
accessories and their uses.
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you use your vac to pick up
dust when the filter is wet, the filter will
clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.
3.If your filter is wet but you need to use the
vac to pick up dry material, you can quickly
dry the filter by running the vac without
hose attached for about 10 minutes. The
clean air rushing through the vac will help
dry the filter.
Utility Nozzle - General purpose nozzle
for most vacuuming applications.
Wet Nozzle - Used for wet pickup on
smooth surfaces to pick up liquid and dry
the surface in one stroke.
Car Nozzle - Dry pickup nozzle for car
interiors and most upholstery cleaning.
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Operation (continued)
Vacuuming Liquids
Moving the Vac
1.When picking up small amounts of liquid
the filter may be left in place.
1. Should it become necessary to pick the
vac up to move it, DO NOT pick the vac
up by the lid handles unless dust drum
is empty. To avoid dropping the vac due
to latches releasing or possible part
breakage, pick the vac up by the lip of
the dust drum.
2.When picking up large amounts of liquid
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.After using the vac to pick up liquids, the
filter must be dried to avoid possible
mildew and damage to the filter.
Blowing Feature
Your vac features “Full Blowing”. It can
blow sawdust and other debris. Follow the
steps below to use your vac as a blower.
4.When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float mecha-
nism will rise automatically to cut off air-
flow. When this happens, turn off the
vac, unplug the power cord, and empty
the drum. 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.
WARNING: Always wear safety gog-
gles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or
in Canada CSA Z94-3-99) before
using as a blower.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury to bystanders, keep them
clear of blowing debris.
1. Locate blowing port of your vac.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
vac do not run motor with float in raised
position.
2.
Insert soft end of your hose into blowing port.
3. (Optional) Attach extension wand to
swivel end of hose.
4. Turn vac on and you are ready to use
your vac as a blower.
Emptying the Drum
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
5. (Optional) for enhanced blowing
performance purchase accessory blower
nozzle VT2506.
l. The vac comes equipped with a drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and lift the oppo-
site side slightly to empty the drum.
Soft End
2. Another option is to remove the lid. Pull
the flexible latches outward on each
side of the lid to release from the drum.
Swivel End
of Hose
3. While holding the latches out, lift the top
assembly up and away from the drum.
4. Lay top assembly upside down on a
clean area while emptying drum or
changing filter.
5. Dump the drum contents into the proper
waste disposal container.
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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Maintenance
Filter
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall the
filter before using the vac for dry material
pickup.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
Dry Filter
1. Some removal of dry debris can be
accomplished without removing the fil-
ter from the vac. Slap your hand on top
of the lid while the vac is turned off.
NOTE: This filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small parti-
cles of dust. The filter can be used for wet
or dry pick up. Handle the filter carefully
when removing to clean or installing it.
Creases in the filter pleats may occur from
installation but creases will not affect the
performance of the filter.
2. For best cleaning results due to accu-
mulated dust, clean the filter in an open
area. Cleaning SHOULD be done out-
doors and not in the living quarters.
3. After filter removal from vac, remove the
dry debris by gently tapping the filter
against the inside wall of your dust
drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
Cleaning
Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
4. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with fine
dust (no debris), run water through it as
described under “Wet 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.
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.
Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, unscrew the filter nut from
the filter cage and lift off filter.
Installation
Refer to page 5, “Filter Assembly”.
Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the vac.
WARNING: Do not remove the filter
cage. It is there to help prevent your
fingers from getting into the blower
wheel.
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.
WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs
and adjustment should be per-
formed by Authorized Service Cen-
ters, always using RIDGID
To clean the drum:
1. Dump debris out.
replacement parts.
2. Wash drum thoroughly.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
NOTE: If your casters are noisy, you may
put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make
them quieter.
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2. Using both hands, lower the nozzle
Wet Nozzle (WD1200 only)
body onto the insert and squeegee with
the round opening of the nozzle closest
to you. With fingers on the far side and
thumbs holding the latches of the
removable insert, flip the nozzle over so
the latches are on the top and the round
inlet opening is facing away from you.
Make sure the squeegee stays on the
insert pins.
To pick up liquids off a smooth surface,
use the 2-1/2" wet nozzle accessory sup-
plied with your wet/dry vac. To use, simply
attach the nozzle to the end of an exten-
sion wand.
Connect a second extension wand to the
first, and connect the 2-1/2" x 7' hose to
the extension wand.
Liquids may be picked up by dragging the
nozzle across the surface. The squeegee
will dry the surface as you vacuum.
If the rubber becomes worn, it may be
flipped over for use on the opposite side
or replaced. (Replacement service part
#822256). To reverse or replace the
squeegee:
1. Lay the wet nozzle on a flat surface with
the round inlet opening facing up and
the two latches close to you as shown.
3. Press down with each thumb below the
latching tabs until you see and hear the
removable insert snap into the nozzle
body. Snap the latches over the locking
tabs into their original position.
Latches
Nozzle
Body
Removable
Insert
4. Inspect the pins of the insert to make
sure they fit through the holes of the
squeegee and fit into the matching slots
in the nozzle body.
2. Using both hands, position each thumb
on the removable insert, (below the
latches) and two fingers of each hand
on each latch, lift and disengage the
two latches from the tabs on the nozzle
body.
NOTE: If the pins are out of position, hold
the nozzle assembly with both hands
and gently twist in opposite directions.
The insert pins should snap into
proper position.
3. Gently pull the latches toward yourself
to remove the insert.
Twist
Backward
Twist
Forward
To reinstall the removable insert correctly,
follow these steps:
1. Place the removable insert on a flat sur-
face with the pins positioned upward
and the latches close to you as shown.
Place the rubber squeegee on the
insert, with the pins fitting through the
matching holes in the squeegee. (Make
sure the new working edge is located
farthest from you.)
The wet nozzle assembly is ready for wet
pickup use.
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Repair Parts
12 U.S. /10 CDN. Gallons Wet/Dry Vac
Model Number WD12001 or WD12300
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number
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 INSU-
LATED” and the symbol
(square within a square) may also be marked on
the appliances.
Key
No.
Part No.
Description
Toggle Switch
1
73180
Motor Cover
Motor (Includes Blower Wheel)
Cord w/plug
Screw, Pan Hd. Ty “AB” 10x3/4
Collector
Lid Gasket
Spacer
Blower Wheel
Washer
Nut, Hex Flange 1/4-20
Lid
Float
Filter Cage
† Filter
Filter Nut
Dust Drum
Drain Cap
Caster Foot w/Storage
Caster Foot (WD1230 only)
Caster Twin Wheel
† Utility Nozzle
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
823684-5
824967
822467-7
806742-5
823685-4
818793
818961
818413-2
15534-1
73352
823683-6
509488
823201-1
VF4000
73316
826314
825881-2
818231
73164
822481
VT2509
VT2508
VT2507
VT2503
VT2510
822256
818230-1
SP6407
*
† Extension Wand
† Hose
† Car Nozzle (WD1200 only)
† Wet Nozzle (WD1200 only)
Squeegee (WD1200 only)
Hose Lock (WD1200 only)
Owners Manual
* Standard Hardware Item - May Be Purchased Locally
† These replacement parts are available where you purchased your vac.
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Repair Parts
Model Number WD12001 or WD12300
1
2
15
3
16
4
5
5
6
17
5
7
8
22
9
19
10
12
18
11
21
20
28
25
13
26
24
5
14
27
23
29
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Notes
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Notes
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Lifetime Warranty On RIDGID Tools
The RIDGID REPUTATION is the result of the
consistent product quality and years of pride in
workmanship. Rigorous checks and controls
from raw materials to packaged products insure
product confidence widely accepted as the
mark of the professional trades. Therefore,
RIDGID covers its products with a LIFETIME
WARRANTY against defects in material or
workmanship. To take advantage of this war-
ranty, the complete product must be delivered
prepaid to any RIDGID AUTHORIZED SER-
VICE CENTER. Obviously, failures due to mis-
use, abuse or normal wear and tear are not
covered by this warranty. NO OTHER WAR-
RANTY, WRITTEN OR ORAL, APPLIES. No
employee, agent, dealer or other person is
authorized to give any warranty on behalf of
RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacs, Emerson Electric Co.
Warranted products will be repaired or
replaced, at our option, at no charge to you and
returned to you via prepaid transportation. Such
replacement or repair is the exclusive remedy
available from RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacs, Emerson
Electric Co. Emerson Electric Co. is not liable
for damage of any sort, including incidental and
consequential damages. Some U.S.A. states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply. This war-
ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may have other rights which vary from state to
state.
Stock No. WD1200 or WD1230
Model No. WD12001 or WD12300
Model and Serial number may be found on a
label on the handle. You should record both
Model and Serial number in a safe place for
future use.
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
CALL 1-800-4-RIDGID
RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacs
Emerson Electric Co.
© 2000 Emerson Electric Co.
Printed in Canada 3/01
Part No. SP6407
Form No. SP6407
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