SP6625 5 gallon RIDGID
Float/Cage Replacement
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.
1. Carefully slide the filter over the filter
cage, sliding it over the center ring cov-
ering the 3 slots until the filter stops
against the lid.
2. Place the hole in the filter plate over
threaded stud of the filter cage.
3. Gently push on the filter plate to seat the
rubber ring of the filter inside the circular
channel of the filter plate.
4. Place filter nut onto threaded stud 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.
Filter Nut
Lever
9/16/05
2:25 PM
Filter Cage Assembly
NOTE: If filter cage or float needs to be
removed, or replaced, use a flat blade
screwdriver and insert the blade near one
of the tabs between the filter cage and the
center opening of the lid. Pry the tab out of
the slot. Tilt the cage and lift away from the
lid. Replace in the following manner:
1. Place the float over the opening in the
2. Line up filter cage tabs with slots in the
3. Push on the filter cage until the tabs
Filter Nut
Filter Plate
Filter
Threaded Stud
Filter Cage
Slots (3)
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WARNING:
To avoid personal injury
or damage to vac be sure to keep
hands, fingers, or any other foreign
objects out of the center opening
when assembling the float.
center of the lid with the words "This
Side Towards Lid" laying face down over
the hole.
center opening of the lid.
snap into slots for a secure fit.
Filter Cage
Tabs (3)
Float
Solid End
THIS SIDE
TOWARD LID
Center
Opening
Filter Cage
Tabs (3)
Slots (3)
Vac
Assembly
Slots (3)