VCE 45 L AC - Vacuum Cleaner Flex - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VCE 45 L AC Flex

Teile-Nr. Kabellänge EU 297.534 7,5 m 14 DE– 1 Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent own- ers. – Before the initial start-up it is definitely necessary to read the safety indications no. 59562490! – The non-compliance of the operating and safety instructions may lead to damages of the appliance and to dan- gers for the operator and other persons. – In case of transport damage inform ven- dor immediately DANGER Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death. 몇 WARNING Possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe injury or even death. 몇 CAUTION Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries. ATTENTION Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage. 몇 WARNING The appliance is suited for the extraction of dry, non-combustible, harmful dusts on ma- chines and appliances; dust class L ac- cording to EN 60 335–2–69. Restriction: No carcinogenic substances may be vacu- umed up. – The machine is meant for dry and wet cleaning of floors and walls. – This appliance is suitable for commer- cial use, e.g. on construction sites, in workshops, hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, stores, offices and letting businesses. Contents Environmental protection ... EN 1 Danger or hazard levels ... EN 1 Proper use ... EN 1 Device elements ... EN 2 Symbols on the machine... EN 2 Safety instructions... EN 2 Start up ... EN 3 Operation ... EN 4 Transport... EN 5 Storage ... EN 5 Maintenance and care ... EN 5 Troubleshooting ... EN 6 Disposal ... EN 7 Warranty ... EN 7 Accessories and Spare Parts . EN 7 EC Declaration of Conformity . EN 8 Technical specifications ... EN 9 Environmental protection The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not throw the packaging material into household waste; please send it for recycling. Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled; these should be sent for recy- cling. Batteries, oil, and similar substances must not enter the environment. Please dispose of your old appliances using appro- priate collection systems. Danger or hazard levels Proper use 15EN– 2 1 Electrodes 2 Suction hose 3 Cable hook 4 Air outlet, working air 5 Suction head lock 6 Universal adapter 7 Air inlet, motor cooling air 8 Dirt receptacle 9 Suction head 10 Steering roller 11 Suction support 12 Floor nozzle (not included in the delivery) 13 Suction pipe (not included in the deliv- ery) 14 Carrying handle 15 Filter cover 16 Elbow (not included in the delivery) 17 Suction force regulator (continuous) 18 Rotary switch for suction output (min- max) 19 Indicator lamp 20 Socket 21 Automatic filter dedusting 22 Main switch 23 Flat fold filter 24 Filter dedusting 25 Floor nozzle holder 26 Holder for crevice nozzle 27 Holder for suction pipes 28 Power cord 29 Nameplate 몇 WARNING – When the outgoing air is carried back into the room, a sufficient ventilation rate L in the room must be ensured. To comply with the required limit values the carried back volume flow must be 50% of the fresh air volume flow (room vol- ume V

) at maxi- mum. Without a specific ventilation sys- tem the following applies: L

– Only persons trained in the use of the machine and the handling of substanc- es for which the machine is to be used including training in the safe disposal of the sucked-in material may use the ma- chine. – This appliance contains harmful dust. Evacuation and maintenance work, in- cluding the disposal of the dust collec- tion containers, may only be performed by specialists who wear the appropriate protective equipment. – Do not use the appliance without the complete filtering system. – Please follow the safety regulations ap- plicable to the materials that are to be treated. Device elements Symbols on the machine

WARNING: This appliance contains harm-

ful dust. The emptying and maintenance, including the removal of the dust bag, may only be executed by trained personnel wearing suitable protection equipment. Do not switch on until the complete filter sys- tem has been installed. Flat fold filter Order No. 337.692 Paper filter bag Order No. VCE 35:

Disposal bag Order No. 340.766 Safety instructions 16 EN– 3 The appliance allows 2 operating modes: 1 Industry vacuum cleaner mode (socket not used) 2 Dedusting mode (socket used) Connect the suction hose and insert the suction nozzle or connect to the dust- generating device depending on the op- erating mode. 몇 WARNING The flat pleated filter must always be in place while vacuuming. 몇 WARNING Do not vacuum without the filter elements; otherwise, the suction motor can get dam- aged and this can be hazardous to health on account of increased release of fine dust particles. Static charge is deflected by providing earthing to the connection nozzles. This prevents the formation of sparks and cur- rent shocks with attachments with electro- statically grounded accessories included in the delivery. – The device is equipped with a paper fil- ter bag with a locking slide, VCE 35 - or- der no. 296.961 (5 pc) or VCE 45 - order no. 340.758 (5 pc). – The appliance is equipped with a dis- posal bag with locking slide and locking strip, order no. 340.766 (10 pc). Note: You can use this appliance to vacu- um all types of dust up to dust class L. It is statutorily necessary to use a dust collec- tion bag (see Filter systems for order num- ber). Note: The appliance is suited as industrial vacuum cleaner to take up dry, non-com- bustible dusts with AGW values greater than or equal to 1 mg/m

– When vacuuming up fine dust, a paper filter bag or a disposal bag must addi- tionally be used. Illustration Release and remove the suction head. Fit the paper filter bag. Insert and lock the suction head. Illustration Release and remove the suction head. Mount the disposal bag. Place the disposal bag over the con- tainer. Insert and lock the suction head. ATTENTION Please note the following when switch- ing from wet to dry vacuum cleaning: If you vacuum dry dust while the filter ele- ment is still wet the filter will become ob- structed and may be damaged beyond re- pair. Dry the wet filter properly before use or replace it with a dry one. Change the filter, if required, according to instructions under the section "Main- tenance and Care". Note: For permanent wet vacuum cleaning it is advisable to use a PES flat pleated filter (see filter systems). 몇 WARNING No dusts hazardous to health should be sucked in during wet vacuuming. Illustration Release and remove the suction head. Pull the paper filter bag out towards the back. Pull up the locking slide and tightly close the paper filter bag upon removal. Dispose of the used paper filter bag ac- cording to the statutory provisions. Insert and lock the suction head. – When vacuuming up wet dirt, the paper filter bag must always be removed. Start up Anti-static system Dry vacuum cleaning Installing the paper filter bag Install disposal bag Changeover from wet to dry vacuum cleaning Wet vacuum cleaning Removing the paper filter bag 17EN– 4 Illustration Release and remove the suction head. Pull the disposal bag up. Pull the opening of the disposal bag out toward the back over the suction sup- port and seal it tightly. Tightly seal the disposal bag with clo- sure strips underneath the opening. Remove the disposal bag. Dispose of the used disposal bag ac- cording to the local provisions. Insert and lock the suction head. – To vacuum wet dirt, always remove the disposal bag. – If wet dirt is vacuumed with the uphol- stery or crevice nozzle (option) or if wa- ter is sucked up from a container it is recommended to deactivate the "auto- matic filter dedusting" function. – If the maximum liquid level is reached the appliance will turn off automatically. – In case of non-conductive liquids (such as emulsion drilling fluids, oils, and greases) the appliance is not turned off when the container is full. The filling level must be continu- ously monitored and the container must be emptied in time. – After completion of the wet vacuuming: Clean the flat pleated filter using the fil- ter dedusting unit and allow the filter to dry sufficiently. Clean the electrodes using a brush. Clean the container with a damp rag and dry it. Illustration The suction hose is equipped with a clip system. All C-35/C-DN-35 accessories can be connected. Plug in the mains plug. Switch on the appliance at the main switch. Set the suction output (min - max) at the rotary switch. Regulate the suction force on the suc- tion force regulator (continuous). DANGER Risk of injury and damage! The socket out- let is only for the connection of power tools to the vacuum cleaner. Any other use of the socket outlet is not permitted. Connect the mains plug of the electric power tool to the vacuum cleaner. Switch on the appliance at the main switch. Indicator lamp is on; vacuum cleaner is in the standby mode. Note: The vacuum cleaner is turned on and off automatically with the electric power tool. Note: The vacuum cleaner starts automat- ically within 0.5 seconds and continues to run for 15 seconds after the power tool has being switched off. Note: Please refer to "Technical specifica- tions" for the power connection specifica- tions of the power tools. Illustration Adjust the universal adapter to the con- nection of the electric power tool. Illustration Remove the elbow from the suction hose. Insert the universal adapter on the suc- tion hose. Illustration Connect the universal adapter to the electric tool, cut to the required diame- ter if necessary. Removing the disposal bag General Clip connection Operation Turning on the Appliance Adjust the suction output Regulating the suction power Working with electrical power tools 18 EN– 5 The appliance has an innovative filter cleaning system that is particularly effective with fine dust. The flat pleated filter is auto- matically cleaned every 15 seconds through an air jet (pulsating sound). Note: Automatic filter dedusting is switched on at the factory. Note: The automatic filter dedusting func- tion can only be switched on/ off when the appliance is switched on. – To switch off automatic filter cleaning: Activate the switch. Indicator lamp in the switch goes off. – To switch on automatic filter cleaning: Press the switch again. Indicator lamp in the switch glows green. Switch off the appliance at the main switch. Pull out the mains plug. Empty the container. Vacuum and wipe the appliance inside and outside with a damp cloth. Illustration Store the suction hose and the mains cable as shown in the illustration. Place the appliance in a dry room and secure it from unauthorized use. 몇 CAUTION Risk of injury and damage! Observe the weight of the appliance when you transport it. Remove the suction pipe with the floor nozzle from the holder. Hold the appli- ance at the handle and at the suction pipe to transport it. When transporting in vehicles, secure the appliance according to the guide- lines from slipping and tipping over. 몇 CAUTION Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight of the appliance in case of storage. This appliance must only be stored in inte- rior rooms. DANGER First pull out the plug from the mains before carrying out any tasks on the machine. Dust extracting machines are safeguards for the prevention or elimination of hazards defined in the regulations of BGV A1. – In order to carry out maintenance work, the user must disassemble, clean and service the unit, in so far as this is pos- sible without endangering maintenance personnel and other persons. Suitable precautions include decontamination before the unit is disassembled. Pre- cautions must be taken for local filtered forced air ventilation at the place where the unit is disassembled, the cleaning of the maintenance surface and suitable protection of the personnel. – The outside of the unit should be cleaned thoroughly and any harmful substances removed. Alternatively, a sealed coating may be applied before the unit is removed from the danger ar- ea. All unit parts are to be considered contaminated when they are removed from the danger area. – In the framework of maintenance and repair work all contaminated objects that cannot be cleaned satisfactorily must be disposed of. Such objects must be disposed of in impermeable bags in accordance with the valid provisions for the disposal of such waste. 몇 WARNING Safety equipment for preventing hazards must be serviced and maintained regularly. This means that the manufacturer's staff or persons trained by the manufacturer must check the equipment for proper functioning at least once a year, i.e. check for leaks, fil- ter damage, functioning of the controlling elements, etc. Automatic filter cleaning Turn off the appliance After each operation Storing the Appliance Transport Storage Maintenance and care 19EN– 6 ATTENTION Risk of damage! Do not use detergents containing silicone to clean. – No outside help is required for carrying out basic maintenance and cleaning. – The appliance surface and the inside of the container should be cleaned regu- larly using a damp cloth. 몇 WARNING Risk due to dust hazardous to health. Al- ways use disposal clothing and P2 or high- er breath-safe masks while carrying out maintenance tasks (such as changing fil- ters). Open filter door. Take out the flat folded filter. Dispose off the used flat-folded filter in a dust-tight bag according to the statu- tory provisions. Remove the dirt that has accumulated on the pure air side. Insert new flat-folded filter. Press the filter foam rim down onto the edge. Close the filter door, it must lock into place. Illustration Release and remove the suction head. Pull the paper filter bag out towards the back. Pull up the locking slide and tightly close the paper filter bag upon removal. Dispose of the used paper filter bag ac- cording to the statutory provisions. Fit new paper filter bag. Insert and lock the suction head. Illustration Release and remove the suction head. Pull the disposal bag up. Pull the opening of the disposal bag out toward the back over the suction sup- port and seal it tightly. Tightly seal the disposal bag with clo- sure strips underneath the opening. Remove the disposal bag. Dispose of the used disposal bag ac- cording to the local provisions. Attach the new disposal bag. Place the disposal bag over the con- tainer. Insert and lock the suction head. Release and remove the suction head. Clean the electrodes with a brush. Insert and lock the suction head. DANGER First pull out the plug from the mains before carrying out any tasks on the machine. Note: In case of a failure (e.g. filter break- age) the appliance must be turned off im- mediately. The failure must be remedied before the appliance is put into operation again. Check the receptacle and the fuse of the power supply. Check the power cable, the power plug, the electrodes and the receptacle of the device. Turn on the appliance. Empty the container. Turn off the appliance and wait for 5 seconds, turn it on again after 5 sec- onds. Clean the electrodes as well as the space between the electrodes with a brush. Exchanging the flat pleated filter Replacing the paper filter bag Replacing the disposal bag Cleaning the electrodes Troubleshooting Suction turbine does not run Suction turbine turns off Suction turbine does not start again after the container has been emptied 20 EN– 7 Remove blockages in the suction noz- zle, suction tube, suction hose, or flat pleated filter. Replace filled paper filter bag. Replace the filled disposal bag. Ensure the filter cover properly locks into place. Replace the flat pleated filter. Test the electrical tool connection. Illustration Check/correct the correct positioning of the flat fold filter. Replace the flat pleated filter. Clean the electrodes as well as the space between the electrodes with a brush. Continuously check the filling level in case of non-conductive liquid. Suction hose is not connected. Inform Customer Service Inform Customer Service If malfunction can not be fixed, the de- vice must be checked by customer ser- vice. At the end of its lifetime the appliance is to be disposed of according to the statutory provisions. The warranty terms published by the rele- vant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in man- ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service centre. Please submit the proof of purchase. – Only use accessories and spare parts which have been approved by the man- ufacturer. The exclusive use of original accessories and original spare parts ensures that the appliance can be oper- ated safely and trouble free. – At the end of the operating instructions you will find a selected list of spare parts that are often required. Order No. 369.845 Illustration Remove the brush strips. Install the rubber lips. Note: The structured side of the rubber lips must point outwards. Suction capacity decreases Dust comes out while vacuuming Automatic shut-off (wet vacuum cleaning) does not react Automatic filter cleaning is not working Automatic filter cleaning cannot be switched off Automatic filter cleaning cannot be switched on Customer Service Disposal Warranty Accessories and Spare Parts Cleaning kit Name Order No. Piece Elbow (plastic, AS)

Floor nozzle 300.659 1 Insert the rubber lips of the floor nozzle (wet vacuuming). 21EN– 8 We hereby declare that the machine de- scribed below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval. The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company man- agement. Documentation supervisor: E. Rühle FLEX Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH Bahnhofstr. 15 71711 Steinheim/Murr Steinheim/Murr, 2014/10/01 EC Declaration of Conformity Product: Wet and dry vacuum cleaner Type: VCE 35 L AC Type: VCE 45 L AC Relevant EU Directives 2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC) 2004/108/EC 2011/65/EU Applied harmonized standards EN 55014–1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011 EN 55014–2: 1997+A1: 2001+A2: 2008 EN 60335–1 EN 60335–2–69 EN 61000–3–2: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2009 EN 61000–3–3: 2013 EN 62233: 2008 EN 50581 Applied national standards

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