AS 600 IK CBM - Vacuum Cleaner Ghibli & Wirbel - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Ghibli & Wirbel
Model	AS 600 IK CBM
Product type	Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
Usage	Suction of liquids and solids
Power supply	Mains 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Motor power	Single or dual motor depending on version
Tank capacity	Approximately 30 L (estimate)
Filters	Washable polyester filter, disposable paper bag
Included accessories	Flexible hose, rigid extensions, nozzle, brush, flat nozzle, crevice nozzle
Power socket for electric brush	Yes (max 200 W)
Suction adjustment	Selector on ergonomic handle
Mobility	Wheels, push handle, lifting handles
Automatic shut-off system	Float for liquids
Routine maintenance	Cleaning the polyester filter, draining the tank
Safety	Disconnect before maintenance; do not vacuum flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic, or hot substances
Weight	Approximately 12 kg (estimate)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	Approximately 60 x 40 x 50 cm (estimate)

Frequently Asked Questions - AS 600 IK CBM Ghibli & Wirbel

How to mount the trolley on the AS 600 IK CBM vacuum cleaner?

Place the trolley on the floor, then set the vacuum body onto the trolley by engaging the support into the rod. Refer to figure 1 in the manual.

How to use the vacuum for dry vacuuming?

Remove the lid, check that the paper bag is installed, put the polyester filter back, close. Connect the hose and accessories. Set the switch to 'I'.

How to vacuum liquids with this vacuum?

Remove the polyester filter and paper bag. Close the lid. Connect the hose. The float automatically stops suction when the tank is full.

What to do if suction is weak?

Check the paper bag: replace if full. Clean the polyester filter. Check hoses and accessories for blockages. Check the nozzle squeegee.

How to clean the polyester filter?

Unclip the clips, remove the lid, take out the filter. Clean it from the inside out with an air jet or wash it with lukewarm water. Dry it completely before reassembling.

How to empty the tank after liquid vacuuming?

Unclip the clips, remove the lid. Pour the liquid into a drain. For models with a drain tube, disconnect the tube and remove the plug. For models with a tilting tank, loosen the lock and tilt the tank.

Can I use an electric brush with this vacuum?

Yes, if the device is equipped with a socket. Lift the socket cover and connect the electric brush (max power 200 W).

What to do if the vacuum does not work?

Check that the switch is on 'I', that the plug is properly inserted, and that the power outlet is live. If the problem persists, consult the troubleshooting table in the manual.

Is it possible to vacuum hot or flammable substances?

No, absolutely not. Using the device to vacuum flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic, or hot substances is prohibited and dangerous.

How to adjust the suction power?

On models with an ergonomic handle, use the selector. Open the window to reduce suction, close it to increase suction.

USER MANUAL AS 600 IK CBM Ghibli & Wirbel

Illustration of a small industrial vacuum cleaner with handle and wheels (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a four-wheeled industrial vacuum cleaner with handle and wheels (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a vacuum cleaner with attached control panel and wheels (no text or symbols)

EN Use and Maintenance

Illustration of a vacuum cleaner with labeled component 6, shown in technical line drawing (no text or symbols beyond label)

Illustration of a hand using a tool to adjust or install a mechanical component, labeled with number 21 (no text or symbols on the diagram itself)

AS10P/I	■		190 mpar 10 l	800 W 60 dbA 160	mbar 10 l		410 x 410x 560	8,8 kg (P)9,4 kg (l)	∅ 36 mm
ASL10P/I / I Auto	■ ■ 1000 W 62 dbA	190 mpar 10 l					410 x 410x 560	9,2 kg (P)9,8 kg (l)	∅ 36 mm (P)∅ 40 mm (Auto)
AS27P/IK / IK Auto	■ ■ 1000 W 62 dbA	190 mpar 25 l					410 x 410x 760	9,7 kg (P)10,4 kg (IK)	∅ 36 mm∅ 40 mm
AS400P/PD / IK / IK Auto	■ ■ 1200 W 63 dbA	210 mpar 35 l					500 x 500x 840	13 kg (P/PD)14 kg (IK)	∅ 40 mm
AS59P/IK / IK Auto	■ ■ 1900 W 65 dbA	190 mpar 56 l					610 x 520x 920	20 kg (P)21,3 kg (IK)	∅ 40 mm
AS59PD SP	■ ■ 1900 W 65 dbA	190 mpar 56 l					620 x 480x 930	23,1 kg	∅ 40 mm
AS590PIK CBN	■ ■ 1900 W 65 dbA	190 mpar 56 l					610 x 520x 920	20,4 kg (P)21,3 kg (IK)	∅ 40 mm
AS590IK CBM	■ ■ 1900 W 65 dbA	190 mpar 56 l					610 x 520x 920	21,3 kg	∅ 40 mm
AS60P/IK / IK Auto	■ ■ 2900 W			66,5 dbA	205 mbar 56 l		610 x 520x 920	24 kg (P)25,2 kg (IK)	∅ 40 mm
AS60PD SP	■ ■ 2900 W			66,5 dbA	205 mbar 56 l		620 x 480x 930	25,6 kg	∅ 40 mm
AS600PCBN	■ ■ 2900 W			66,5 dbA	205 mbar 56 l		610 x 520x 920	24,7 kg	∅ 40 mm
AS600IK CBN / IK CBM	■ ■ 2900 W			66,5 dbA	205 mbar 56 l		610 x 520x 920	26 kg	∅ 50 mm

EN English ...... ENGLISH -1

(Translation of original instructions)

FR Français ...... FRANÇAIS -1

These devices were designed to vacuum liquids or solids or both, according to the technical data table from the introduction to this manual. They were designed only for this use.

DANGER:

The manufacturer can not be held responsible for any damage due to improper or incorrect use.

Any other use releases the manufacturer from liability for harm to persons and/or property and invalidates any warranty condition.

IMPROPER USE

Do not use the appliance to:

• Aspirate flammable, explosive, corrosive and toxic substances.
• Aspirate hot substances.
• Do not use the appliance in liquid suction mode to suction powder and vice versa.

Do not use the appliance in areas at risk of explosion.

PREPARING THE APPLIANCE

Trolley installation (for models equipped with cart)

• Place the trolley on the ground (1 Fig. 1)
• Place the cover (2 Fig. 1) on the trolley, setting the support In the plastic (3 Fig. 1) on the trolley's rod (4 Fig. 1).

Vacuum cleaner

For appliances equipped with suitable accessories.

• Release the levers (5 Fig. 2) and remove the cover (6 Fig. 3) complete with the motor unit.
• Remove the polyester filter (8 Fig. 4).

• Check, if applicable, that inside the device to be set the paper bag (7 Fig. 4).

• If the paper bag (7 Fig. 4) is not there, install it, if necessary, acting as follows:
  Install the paper bag (7 Fig.5) in the nozzle (9 Fig. 5) until it passes the banding (10 Fig. 5)

• Reassemble the polyester filter (8 Fig. 4).
• Place the cover back on (5 Fig. 2) and lock it using the levers.
• Insert, as far as possible, the sleeve (11 Fig. 6) of the suction hose into the nozzle (12 Fig. 6) on the drum.
• To release the sleeve (11 Fig. 6) press and hold the button (13 Fig. 6) and then pull out the sleeve (11 Fig. 6).
• Connect the ergonomic handle (15 Fig. 7) or the hose (16 Fig. 7) depending on the model, with the extension (14 Fig. 7).
• Join the two rigid extensions (17-18 Fig. 8), alining the reference points (19-20 Fig. 8), if applicable.
• Attach to the rigid extension (21 Fig. 9) the desired accessory (the vacuum nozzle, the dust brush, the accessory for tight spaces, the floor nozzle etc..

NOTES:

For models equipped with ergonomic handle is possible to adjust the suction force, by acting the selector (22 Fig. 10).

By opening the window (23 Fig. 10) you get a lower suction force.

Connecting the electrical brush

For devices with socket:

• Lift the shutter (24 Fig. 11).
• Connect the electrical brush's plug to the socket (25 Fig. 11) located on the top of the vacuum (maximum output 200 W).

Liquid suction

For appliances equipped with suitable accessories.

• Release the levers (5 Fig. 2) and remove the cover (6 Fig. 3) complete with the motor unit.
• Remove the polyester filter (8 Fig. 4) if present.
• Remove the paper bag (7 Fig. 4) if present.
• Place the cover back on and lock it using the levers (5 Fig. 2).
• Insert, as far as possible, the sleeve (11 Fig. 6) of the suction hose into the nozzle (12 Fig. 6) on the drum.
• To release the sleeve (11 Fig. 6) press and hold the button (13 Fig. 6) and then pull out the sleeve (11 Fig. 6).
• Merge the ergonomic handle (15 Fig. 7) or hose (16 Fig. 7) depending on the model, with the extension (14 Fig. 7).
• Connect the two rigid extensions (17-18 Fig. 8) by aligning the two reference points (19-20 Fig. 8).
• Mount on the rigid extension (21 Fig. 9) the desired accessory,( vacuum nozzle, floor nozzle etc..)

NOTES:

For models equipped with ergonomic handle it is possible to adjust the suction force acting the nut (22 Fig. 10).

By opening the little window (23 Fig. 10) you get a lower suction force.

USING THE APPLICANCE

• The device is equipped with wheels and thus can be moved with the proper handles, or it can be pushed with the help of the handle (26 Fig. 12)
• To lift it up insert your fingers under the dedicated handle (28 Fig. 13) on the top of the cover of the single version motor or lift with the help of two people using the handles (27 Fig. 12).

Starting up the appliance

- Insert the plug (29 Fig. 14) into the socket.

Single motor

- Press the switch (30 Fig.15) to position "I" to start the vacuum engine; lights, if located on the switch will turn on.

Double motor

- Depending on the power required it is possible to start only one motor by pressing the switch (30 Fig. 15) on "I" or both switches (30 e 31 Fig. 15) if a greater suction force is required.

Lights, if located on the switch will turn on.

NOTES:

When the recovery tank is full, the noise intensity increases and the device can no longer aspire. Then you must switch off the device and empty the tank as described in the relevant paragraphs.

Switching off the appliance

• Push the switches (30, 31 Fig. 15) to the "0" position to stop the device; the lights, if any on the switches, will go off.
• Remove the plug (29 Fig. 14) from the electrical socket.
• Wind up the cable (33 Fig. 16) and hook it onto its housing (32 Fig. 16).

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

DANGER:

Before performing any maintenance operation, unplug the appliance from the electrical socket.

Removing and replacing the paper dust collection bag (if present)

• Release the levers (5 Fig. 2) and remove the cover (6 Fig. 3) complete with motor.
• Remove the polyester filter (8 Fig. 4).
• Remove the paper bag for collecting dust (7 Fig. 4), and replace it as described above.
• Reassemble all the parts by following the dismantling process steps in the reverse order.

Emptying the recovery tank

• Release the lever (5 Fig. 2) and remove the top (6 Fig. 3) along with the engine.
• Place it on the top of a drain and empty the liquid in the recovery tank (38 Fig. 18).
• Clean the inside of the tank with running water and then re-install everything doing the opposite of the disassembly.

For machines equipped with drain hose

• Release the exhaust tube (36 Fig. 18) from its base.
• Unscrew the button (35 Fig. 18), remove the cap (34 Fig. 18) of the exhaust hose (37 Fig. 18) and drain the liquid in the recovery tank (37 Fig. 18).

For devices with rocking tank

• Release the lever (5 Fig. 2) and remove the top (6 Fig. 3) along with the engine.
• Remove the tank locking device by acting the lever (40 Fig. 19) if any.
• Lift the tank (39 Fig. 17) with the appropriate lever (41 Fig. 20) until completely emptied.
• Replace everything doing the opposite of the disassembly.

Daily cleaning

Checking and cleaning the polyester filter (if present)

• Release the levers (5 Fig. 2) and remove the cover (6 Fig. 3) complete with motor.
• Remove the polyester (8 Fig. 4) filter.
• Clean the filter (Fig. 21) from the inside out with a blast of air; the filter can be washed (Fig. 21) in warm water and must only be replaced once it is completely dry. If it is too dirty, replace it.
• Reassemble all the parts by following the dismantling process steps in the reverse order.

Cleaning the appliance

• Clean the unit body with a cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent.
• Remove the top, as described above and clean the inside with running water and then empty it, as indicated above.

Replace everything doing the opposite of the disassembly.

DANGER:

Do not wash the appliance using jets of water.

Periodic checks

Checking the floater

• Remove the top as shown above
• Check If the floater (43 Fig. 22) is In good condition and if it moves freely in its space.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The vacuum cleaner does not work.	Switch not pressed.Plug not inserted.No current.	Press the switch.Insert the plug into the socket.Check the power supply line.
Suction is not satisfactory. Paper bag full.Filter elements clogged.Accessories or tubes clogged.Suction nozzle squeegee worn or damaged.		Replace the dust bag.Clean the filter elements.Check and clean the flexible hose and the suction nozzle.Check and replace the squeegee.

TYPE D'UTILISATION

Professional Cleaning Machines Since 1968

DEALER

GHIBLI & WIRBEL S.p.A.

Registered office:

Via Enrico Fermi, 43 - 37136 Verona (VR) - Italy

Headquarters: