VHS 120 L, M, H
Main and absolute filter disassembly and
replacement
When the vacuum cleaner is used to vacuum
hazardous substances, the filters become
contaminated, therefore:
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Work with care and avoid spilling the vacuumed
dust and/or material;
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place the disassembled and/or replaced filter in a
sealed plastic bag;
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close the bag hermetically;
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dispose of the filter in accordance with the laws
in force.
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.
Before proceeding with these
operations, turn the vacuum cleaner off
and disconnect the plug from the power
socket.
How to replace the primary filter (VHS 120 L)
Before proceeding with these operations, turn off the vacuum
cleaner and remove the plug from the power socket.
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Turn off the vacuum cleaner by placing the two buttons
on "0" (1 and 2).
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Shake the primary filter by turning the lever (5) clockwise/
counterclockwise for at least 5 complete cycles.
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Release the closing band (7).
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Remove the head (8) and the cage. but do not lift the star
filter (9).
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Remove and dispose of the filter according to the laws in
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force.
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Reset the vacuum cleaner by fastening the new filter on
the ring (24) with the metal clamp
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Install the head and the cage in the primary filter by
taking care that there is one spoke of the cage every two
pockets of the star filter.
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Check the correct position of the shaker handle (26).
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Fasten the closing band.
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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.
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.
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Figure 11
(25).
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How to safely replace the primary filter (VHS 120
M-H)
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.
Before proceeding with these operations, turn off the vacuum
cleaner and remove the plug from the power socket.
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Turn off the vacuum cleaner by placing the two buttons
on "0" (1 and 2).
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Disconnect the accessory hose from the inlet (3).
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Insert the plug (4) in the inlet.
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Shake the primary filter by turning the lever (5) clockwise/
counterclockwise for at least 5 complete cycles.
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Replace the Longopac
of Longopac
bags for hazardous dust (VHS 120 M-H)".
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Unlock the safety bolt (6).
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Release the closing band (7).
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Remove the head (8) and the cage. but do not lift the star
filter (9).
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Insert the belt (10) around the filter chamber.
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Place the bag with the elastic band on the filter chamber
(11). Tighten the safety belt (12) on the bag, above the
band.
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Tuck in the bag along its length. (13)
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Remove the star filter (14) by grasping the ring with
the gasket and lift it until it is completely out of the filter
chamber (15).
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Turn the bag on itself to obtain a section of coiled bags
to be tightened with two clamps (16). Place the two
clamps at a distance of 50 mm between them, then cut
in-between (16a) as shown in the figure.
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Dispose of the filter (17) according to the laws in force.
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Loosen the belt (18) and carefully move the bag elastic
band (19) towards the filter chamber upper edge.
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Insert the second bag (20) over the first bag (21) and
tighten the safety belt (22) on the new bag.
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Through the new bag (20) carefully remove the crop of
the first bag (21) from the edge of the filter chamber.
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Bring the crop (21) towards the end of the second bag
(20).
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Turn the bag (20) on itself to obtain a section of coiled
bags and close of the crop (21) at the bottom of the bag
(20) by tightening the clamp (23)
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Loosen and remove the belt, carefully remove the bag
from the edge of the filter chamber and dispose of it
according to the law in force.
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Figure 11
bag as shown in "Replacement
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07/2018