Primary Filter Shaker; Emptying The Dust Container; Plastic Bag; Liquids Vacuuming - Nilfisk VHC200 Manual De Instrucciones

Primary filter shaker

Depending on the quantity of dust cleaned up, shake the main
filter by means of the knob "3" (Fig. 4).
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.
Wait a few seconds before restarting the vacuum cleaner, to
allow the dust to settle.

Emptying the dust container

Warning: If this vacuum cleaner is used to collect hazardous
materials, do not attempt to open or empty its contents without
personal protective clothing and respiratory protection. This
procedure must be completed in a contained environment.
Contact with the cleaner, filters, and all other accessories
used when picking-up hazardous materials must be handled
according to federal (EPA, OSHA), state and local regulations
valid for the vacuumed substance.
WARNING!
■ Turn the vacuum cleaner off before performing
these operations.
Before emptying the container it is advisable to clean the filter
(see "Primary filter shaker").
■ Standard version (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.

Plastic bag

Plastic disposal bags (Figure 6) can be used as an alternate
means of collection. Additional equipment must be added to
this machine in order to use the plastic bags. Contact Nilfisk to
order the necessary equipment.

Liquids vacuuming

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.
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At the end of a cleaning session

■ Stop the vacuum cleaner using knob (1 - Fig. 4) and
disconnect the hose from the pneumatic system.
■ 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
unauthorized persons.
Maintenance, cleaning and
decontamination
WARNING!
To guarantee the safety level of the vacuum cleaner,
only original spare parts supplied by the manufacturer
should be used.
WARNING!
The precautions described below must be taken
during all maintenance operations, including cleaning
and replacing the primary and HEPA filters.
WARNING!
The maintenance, cleaning and decontamination
operations must only be performed with the vacuum
cleaner turned off and disconnected from the
pneumatic system.
■ 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 precautions to take include decontamination before
disassembling the vacuum cleaner, filtered ventilation
of the exhaust air from the room in which the vacuum
cleaner is disassembled, cleaning the maintenance area
and suitable protection for personnel.
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