ATTIX 115 - Industrial vacuum cleaner NILFISK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ATTIX 115 NILFISK

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Translation of original instructions Instructions for use Read the operating instructions and comply with the important safety recommendations identified by the word WARNING! Operator’s safety General information for using the vacuum cleaner WARNING! Use the vacuum cleaner in accordance with the laws in force in the country where it is used. Besides the operating instructions and the laws in force in the country where the vacuum cleaner is used, the technical regulations for ensuring safe and correct operation must also be observed (Legislation concerning environmental and labour safety, i.e. European Union Directive 89/391/EC and successive Directives). Do not perform any operation that could jeopardize the safety of people, property and the environment. Comply with the safety indications and prescriptions in this instruction manual. Before starting the vacuum cleaner, it is absolutely essential to read these operating instructions and to keep them on hand for consultation. The vacuum cleaner can only be used by people who are familiar with the way it works and who have been explicitly authorised and trained for the purpose. Before using the vacuum cleaner, the operators must be informed, instructed and trained on how to work it and for which substances its usage is permitted including the safe method for removing and disposing of the vacuumed material. Proper uses WARNING! This vacuum cleaner is suitable for commercial use, in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and apartment hotels for example, for hire and in any case for purposes other than normal domestic use. This vacuum cleaner is suitable for cleaning and vacuuming solid materials in indoor and outdoor environments. The use of vacuum cleaner by people (including children) with limited physical and mental capacities or lacking in experience and knowledge is strictly forbidden, unless they are supervised by a person who is experienced in the use and safe handling of the machine. Children must be supervised to make sure they will not play with the vacuum cleaner.

Always leave enough room around the vacuum cleaner to reach the controls easily. The vacuum cleaner has been designed to be used by one operator only. This vacuum cleaner consists of an automated vacuum unit, with a filter upstream and a container for collecting the vacuumed material.

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Improper Use Versions and variations Versions WARNING! The following use of the vacuum cleaner is strictly forbidden: ■■ Outdoors in case of atmospheric precipitation. ■■ When not placed on horizontal levelled grounds. ■■ When the filtering unit is not installed. ■■ When the vacuum inlet and/or hose are turned to parts of the human body. ■■ Use without the cover on the vacuum unit. ■■ When the dust bag is not installed. ■■ Use without the guards, protective covers and safety systems installed by the manufacturer. ■■ When the cooling vents are partially or totally clogged. ■■ When the vacuum cleaner is covered with plastic or fabric sheets. ■■ Use with the air outlet partially or totally closed. ■■ When used in narrow areas where there is no fresh air. ■■ Vacuuming liquids with vacuum cleaners not equipped with specific original stopping systems. ■■ Vacuuming the following materials:

1. Burning materials (embers, hot ashes, lit

2. Naked flames.

3. Combustible gas.

4. Flammable liquids, aggressive fuels

(gasoline, solvents, acids, alkaline solutions, etc.).

5. Explosive dust/substances and/or ones liable

to ignite in a spontaneous way (such as magnesium or aluminium dusts, etc.). Optional LIQUIDS This vacuum cleaner can be equipped with liquids mechanical stop. EC Declaration of conformity Every vacuum cleaner comes with a EC Declaration of conformity. See fac-simile in fig. 13. [ NOTE ] The Declaration of conformity is an important document and should be kept in a safe place to be presented to the Authorities on request. General recommendations WARNING! If an emergency situation occurs: ■■ filter breakage ■■ fire outbreak ■■ short-circuit ■■ motor block ■■ electric shock ■■ etc. Turn the vacuum cleaner off, unplug it and request assistance from qualified personnel. IMPORTANT: Fraudulent use is not admitted. WARNING! The vacuum cleaners must not be used or stored outdoors, or in damp places. Only versions with the level sensor can be used for liquids, if not, they can only be used to vacuum dry materials.

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Vacuum cleaner description Vacuum Cleaner Parts and Labels Optional kits Figure 1

Please contact the manufacturer’s sales network for information on optionals. Identification plate which includes: Code of the Model, Technical Specifications (see table on page 6), Serial No., EC Mark, Year of manufacture, Nominal network voltage. Dust container Dust container release lever Inlet Outlet Attention plate Draws the operator’s attention to the fact that the filter must only be shaken when the vacuum cleaner is turned off (see also par. “Primary filter shaker”). Plug for connecting the vacuum cleaner to an electrical socket. Instructions for installing the optional are included in the conversion kit. WARNING! Use only supplied and authorized genuine spare parts. Accessories Various accessories are available; refer to the manufacturer’s accessory catalogue. WARNING! This vacuum cleaner creates a strong air flow which is drawn in through the inlet (4 - Fig. 1) and blown out through the outlet (5 - Fig. 1). Before turning on the vacuum cleaner, fit the vacuum hose into the inlet and then fit the required tool on to the end part (refer to the manufacturer’s accessory catalogue or Service Centre). The diameters of the authorised hoses are given in the technical specifications table. The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a primary filter which enables it to be used for the majority of applications. Besides the primary filter, which retains the most common types of dust, the vacuum cleaner can be fitted with a secondary filter (absolute H class) with a higher filtering capacity for fine dusts and dusts that are hazardous to health. Use only genuine accessories supplied and authorized by the manufacturer. Packing and unpacking Dispose of the packing materials in compliance with the laws in force. Figure 2 Model Weight with packing (kg)

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Unpacking, moving, use and storage Extensions Operate on flat, horizontal surfaces. If an extension cable is used, make sure it is suitable for the power input and protection degree of the vacuum cleaner. The load-bearing capacity of the surface the vacuum cleaner is placed on must be suitable for bearing its weight). Minimum section of extension cables: 2.5 mm2 Maximum length = 20 m Cable = H07 RN - F Setting to work - connection to the power supply WARNING! Sockets, plugs, connectors and installation of the extension cable must maintain the IP protection degree of the vacuum cleaner, as indicated on the data plate. WARNING!

Make sure there is no evident sign of damage to the vacuum cleaner before starting work. Before plugging the vacuum cleaner into the electrical mains, make sure the voltage rating indicated on the data plate corresponds to that of the electrical mains. Plug the vacuum cleaner into a socket with a correctly installed ground contact/connection. Make sure that the vacuum cleaner is turned off. The plugs and connectors of the connection cables must be protected against splashes of water. Make sure that connections to the electrical mains and plug are correct. Use the vacuum cleaners only when the cables that connect to the electrical mains are in perfect condition (damaged cables could lead to electric shocks!). Regularly check there are no signs of damage, excessive wear, cracks or ageing on the electric cable. WARNING! Never spray water on the vacuum cleaner: this could be dangerous for persons exposed and could short circuit the power supply. WARNING! The vacuum cleaner’s power socket must be protected by a differential circuit-breaker with surge current limitation, that shuts off the power supply when the current discharged to the ground exceeds 30 mA for 30 msec. or an equivalent protection circuit. WARNING! When the vacuum cleaner is operating, do not: ■■ Crush, pull, damage or tread on the cable that connects to the electrical mains. ■■ Only disconnect the cable from the electrical mains by removing the plug (do not pull the cable). ■■ Only replace the electric power cable with one of the same type as the original: H07 RN - F. The same rule applies if an extension is used. ■■ The cable must be replaced by the manufacturer’s Service Centre staff or by equivalent qualified personnel. 11/2010

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Wet and dry applications Maintenance and repairs [ NOTE ] WARNING! The supplied filters and the bag (if applicable) must be installed correctly. Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from its power source before cleaning, servicing, replacing parts or converting it to another version/variant, the plug must be disconnected from the socket. ■■ Carry out only the maintenance operations described in this manual. ■■ Use only original spare parts. ■■ Do not modify the vacuum cleaner in any way. WARNING! Comply with the safety regulations governing the materials for which the vacuum cleaner is used. WARNING! Failure to comply with these instructions could jeopardize your safety. Moreover, such action would immediately make the EC declaration of conformity issued with the vacuum cleaner void. If the version for liquids is used: ■■ Make sure the liquid level sensor is working correctly before vacuuming liquids. ■■ If foam forms, turn off the vacuum cleaner immediately and empty the container. ■■ Warning: Switch off the vacuum cleaner immediately if foam or liquid leaks out. ■■ Regularly clean the liquid level limiting device and check to make sure that there are no signs of damage. ■■ Warning: Dirty liquid vacuumed up by the vacuum cleaner must be considered conductive. WARNING! Vacuum cleaner for liquids. When vacuuming a mix of water and air, take care to avoid overloading the motor of the vacuum unit.

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Power rating (EN 60335-2-69)

2,6 Max vacuum hPa Maximum air flow rate (without hose and reductions) L/min’

Maximum air flow rate (with hose, length: 3 m, diameter: 70 mm) L/min’

Noise level (Lpf) (EN60335-2-69) dB(A)

Accessories allowed (diameter)

36 (3) / 50 Main filter surface

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Dimensions Figure 3 Model (1) Net weighth (2) Pa = mbar (3) Recommended use with only one motor running

■■ Storage conditions: T : -10°C ÷ +40°C Humidity: 85% ■■ Operating conditions: Maximum altitude: 800 m (Up to 2,000 m with reduced performances) T : -10°C ÷ +40°C Humidity: 85% 11/2010

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Primary filter shaker Controls and indicators Figure 4

Depending on the quantity of dust cleaned up, shake the main filter by means of the knob “3” (Fig. 4). Motor start/stop switch Power indicator Manual filter shaker knob WARNING! Stop the vacuum cleaner before using the filter shaker. Do not shake the filter while the vacuum cleaner is on, as this could damage the filter. Figure 5

Inlet Wait before restarting the vacuum cleaner, to allow the dust to settle. Inspections prior to starting Prior to starting, check that: ■■ the filters are installed; ■■ all the levers are locked in place; ■■ the vacuum hose and tools have been correctly fitted to the inlet (1 - Fig. 5); Emergency stopping Turn the switch “1” (Fig. 4) to “0” position. WARNING! Do not use the vacuum cleaner if the filter is faulty. WARNING!

Starting and stopping Figure 4

WARNING! Before emptying the container it is advisable to clean the filter (see “Primary filter shaker”). ■■ Standard version is not suitable for vacuuming hazardous dust

• ▪ Release the dust container (2 , Fig. 1) using lever (3, Fig. 1), then remove and empty it.
• ▪ Make sure the seal is in perfect condition and correctly positioned.
• ▪ Place the container back in position and secure it again. Lock the castor brakes (1) before starting the vacuum cleaner.

Turn the switch “1” (Fig. 4) to “I” position to start the vacuum cleaner. Turn the switch to “0” position to turn the vacuum cleaner off. Vacuum cleaner operation Plastic bag WARNING! The air speed in the suction tube must not be less than 20 m/s. You can use the plastic bags supplied by our sales network (Fig. 6). WARNING!

Before proceeding with these operations, turn the vacuum cleaner off and disconnect the plug from the power socket. Check the class of the vacuum cleaner. Liquids vacuuming Consult the “Troubleshooting” chapter if faults occur. WARNING! Check that the vacuum cleaner is equipped with liquids mechanical stop.

The filter element will be wet after liquids have been vacuumed. A wet filter element can quickly become clogged if the vacuum cleaner is then used to vacuum dry substances. For this reason, make sure that the filter element is dry or replace it with another one before using the vacuum cleaner for dry materials. 11/2010

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At the end of a cleaning session

Primary and absolute filter disassembly and replacement Turn the vacuum cleaner off with switch (1 - Fig. 4) and disconnect the plug from the socket. Wind the connection cable up and hang it in the relevant compartment (Fig. 7). Empty the container as described in the “Emptying the container” paragraph. Clean the vacuum cleaner as described in the paragraph “Maintenance, cleaning and decontamination”. Wash the container with clean water if aggressive substances have been vacuumed. Store the vacuum cleaner in a dry place, out of reach of unauthorised persons. WARNING! When the vacuum cleaner is used to vacuum hazardous substances, the filters become contaminated, therefore: ■■ work with care and avoid spilling the vacuumed dust and/or material; ■■ place the disassembled and/or replaced filter in a sealed plastic bag; ■■ close the bag hermetically; ■■ dispose of the filter in accordance with the laws in force. Maintenance, cleaning and decontamination WARNING! Filter replacement is a serious matter. The filter must be replaced with one of identical characteristics, filtering surface and category. Otherwise the vacuum cleaner will not operate correctly. WARNING! To guarantee the safety level of the vacuum cleaner, only original spare parts supplied by the manufacturer should be used. WARNING! Primary filter replacement The precautions described below must be taken during all maintenance operations, including cleaning and replacing the primary and absolute filters. Figure 8 Before proceeding with these operations, turn off the vacuum cleaner and remove the plug from the power socket. WARNING!

The maintenance, cleaning and decontamination operations must only be performed with the vacuum cleaner turned off and the plug disconnected from the power socket. It is absolutely forbidden to perform maintenance with the plug connected to the socket. Danger of electric shock!

If the user is performing the maintenance operations, the vacuum cleaner must be disassembled, cleaned and overhauled as far as reasonably possible without hazards for the maintenance personnel or other people. The suitable precautions include decontamination before disassembling the vacuum cleaner, adequate filtered ventilation of the exhaust air from the room in which it is disassembled, cleaning the maintenance area and suitable personal protection. Release the stop (1), unscrew the filter shaker knob (2). Release the closing band (3). Lift the motor head (4). Lift filter (5) and unscrew the filter clamp (6) on bearing ring (7). Unscrew cage (8) and overturn the filter, exposing coupling clamp (9). Release the clamps and detach the cage from the filter. Dispose of the filter according to the laws in force. Fit the new filter and secure it in the cage with special clamps. Assemble the components in the reverse order of disassembly. WARNING!

Take care not to raise dust when this operation is carried out. Wear a P3 mask and other protective clothing plus protective gloves (DPI) suited to the hazardous nature of the dust collected, refer to the laws in force. A check must be carried out by the manufacturer or the personnel of the same at least once a year. For example: check the air filters to find out whether the air-tightness of the vacuum cleaner has been impaired in any way and make sure the electric system operates correctly. WARNING! Reassemble with care to avoid trapping your hands between the vacuum unit and the container. Use gloves that provide protection against mechanical risks (EN 388) with a level of protection CAT. II. If necessary contact the manufacturer’s Service Centre. 11/2010

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Tightness inspection Absolute filter assembly or replacement Hoses check WARNING! Make sure the connecting hoses (Fig. 10) are in a good condition and correctly fixed. If the hoses are damaged, broken or badly connected to the unions, they must be replaced. When sticky materials are treated, check for possible clogging along the hose, in the inlet and on the baffle plate inside the filtering chamber. Scrape inlet (2, Fig. 10) from the outside and remove the deposited waste as indicated in the figure. Do not use the absolute filter again after having removed it from the vacuum cleaner. Figure 9

Vacuuming unit Closing band Filter shaker stop Filter shaker knob Washer Ferrule Absolute filter Seal Disc Nut Filtering chamber tightness check If gasket (1, Fig. 11) between container (4) and filter chamber (3) fails to guarantee a good seal: ■■ Loosen the four screws (2) that lock the filtering chamber (3) against the vacuum cleaner structure. ■■ Allow the filtering chamber (3) to lower down and tighten the screws (2) once it has reached the tightness position. WARNING! Reassemble with care to avoid trapping your hands between the vacuum unit and the container. Use gloves that provide protection against mechanical risks (EN 388) with a level of protection CAT. II. If an optimal seal cannot be obtained and the gasket is torn or cracked, etc. it must be replaced. Disposing of the vacuum cleaner Before proceeding with these operations, turn the vacuum cleaner off and disconnect the plug from the power socket. Figure 12 Dispose of the vacuum cleaner in compliance with the laws in force. Assembly

Release the stop (3) and unscrew the filter shaker knob (4), release the closing band (2) and remove the head (1). Unscrew the nut from the ferrule under the head (1), insert the washer (5), screw the ferrule (6), insert the filter (7), the gasket (8) and the disc (9), screw the nut (10), fit the head back in position and fix with the closing band (2), screw the knob (4) and lock it with the stop (3).

The above symbol (Fig. 12), which is present on the product or in its documentation, indicates that the product cannot be disposed of together with other domestic waste at the end of its life cycle. To prevent damage to the environment or health caused by improper waste disposal, please separate this product from other waste and recycle it responsibly in order to support the sustainable reutilisation of material resources. This product can not be disposed of together with other commercial waste. Proper disposal (electric and electronic waste). (Applicable in the European Union and in countries providing a separate collection system) Proceed as indicated in step 1 of the assembling procedure. Unscrew the nut (10), remove the disc (9) and the gasket (8). Replace the filter (7) and proceed in the reverse order to reassemble the head. To dispose of the filter put it in a sealed plastic bag, close it hermetically and dispose of it in accordance with the laws in force. C365

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Recommended spare parts The following is a list of spare parts that should be kept ready at hand in order to speed up maintenance operations. Refer to the manufacturer’s spare parts catalogue when ordering spare parts. Model Description Star filter kit Standard Filter “M”

Filter ring seal Z8 17026 Filter chamber gasket

Filter clamp Z8 18079 230V 1000W Motor

Brushes (carbon) for 230V 1000W motors (2 brushes)

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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy The vacuum cleaner does not start Lack of power supply Check for power at the socket. Check the condition of the socket and the cable. Ask for assistance to be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s technician. The vacuum cleaner revolutions increase Clogged primary filter Use the filter shaker (models with manual filter shaker). Replace it if this is not sufficient. Clogged vacuum hose Check the vacuum hose and clean it. The filter is torn Replace it with another of identical type. Inadequate filter Replace it with another of a suitable category and check. Noisy motors Motor brushes (carbon) worn or broken Remove and replace the (carbon) motor brushes. Electrostatic current on the vacuum cleaner Check all ground connections. In particular on the vacuum inlet fitting; replace the hose with an antistatic hose. Dust leaks from the vacuum cleaner

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Annex II 1A - 2006/42/EC

1) We declare under our own responsibility that the machine described above is in compliance with the Directives and

Standards below listed:

• Machine directive: 2006/42/EC

• EMC directive: 2004/108/EC

2) Satisfies the following harmonized standards:

EN ISO 12100-1, EN ISO 12100-2

EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-69 EN 55014-1

3) Technical file responsible 2006/42/EC: Nilfisk-Advance

4) This declaration is no longer valid:

- Whenever modifications are made to the machine - Whenever the provisions contained in the instructions manual are not respected. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - Annex II 1A - 2006/42/EC Machines Directive 2006/42/EC Electro Magnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC Harmonized Regulation Applied EN ISO 12100-1, EN ISO 12100-2, EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-69, EN 55014-1 Responsible for the technical file according to 2006/42/EC: Nilfisk-Advance The present declaration loses its validity - in case of modifications to the machine - when the rules cited in the use and maintenance booklet are not respected