Nilfisk-Advance America IVT-1000CR, IVT 1000 CR H operating instructions Maintenance

Dust class “M”

(Medium hazard – defined by EN 60335-2-69). This industrial vacuum is approved according to EN 60335-2-69 for category of use “M” and is fit to suck dry, non flammable and non-toxic dust with MAK>0.1mg/m? values; the clean air is conveyed back into the place of work.

Dust class “H”

(High hazard – defined by EN 60335-2-69).

This industrial vacuum is approved according to EN 60335-2-69 for category of use “H” and is fit to suck dry, non flammable and non-toxic dust with all MAK limiting values as well as dry, non flammable dusts of carcinogenic substances. The cleaned air is fed back to the workplace atmosphere

10 — Maintenance

10.1 — Foreword

Attention!!

All maintenance and cleaning operations must be carried out when the vacuum is off and disconnected from the electricity main.

The suction unit needs no particular maintenance or lubrication.

Remember, however, that correct use and servicing are essential if the safety and efficiency of the vacuum are to be guaranteed.

To ensure regular and constant operation and to prevent the warranty from becoming void, only ever use genuine Nilfisk-Advance A/S spare parts when repairs are needed.

10.2 — Checks and inspections on start-upThe customer should proceed with the following inspections to ensure that the vacuum has not been damaged during transportation.

10.2.1 — Before starting:

Check that the mains voltage value corresponds to that for which the machine is preset (see data plate in paragraph 3.1 fig. 1);

10.2.2 — With the vacuum operating

check that all the air seals are perfectly tight; check that all fixed protections are efficient; proceed with suction tests using the same materials as those used during work. This will ascertain whether all parts of the vacuum operate correctly.

10.3 — Routine maintenance

Strictly comply with the following operations to ensure that the vacuum remains in a constantly reliable condition.

10.3.1 — Before each work shift:

Check that all warning and danger plates are fixed and legible.

Replace them if they are damaged or incomplete. Check that the waste container is empty.

Empty it if this is not the case. See paragraph 8.3.

10.3.2 — Cleaning the vacuum unit:

Cleaning and service of the appliance must be carried out in a practical and safe manor without causing risk to the maintenance staff or others.

Suitable precautions include, decontamination before dismantling, provision for local filtered exhaust ventilation where the appliance is dismantled, cleaning of the maintenance area and suitable personal protection.

- For M and H class certified appliances the outside of the appliance shall be decontaminated by vacuum cleaning methods and wiped clean or treated with sealant before being taken out of the hazardous area. All the appliance parts shall be regarded as contaminated when removed from the hazardous area and appropriate action taken to prevent dust dispersal.

- The appliance is devided in autoclavable and NON autoclavable parts.

- All stainless steel parts can be cleaned / decontaminated by means of an autoclave at 121 C – this will secure an absolute decontamination of the parts.

- The autoclavable parts are: o Trolley

o Dust container o Filter container

o Stainless steel clamps

o Stainless steel grounding cables o Screws, nuts etc.

o Top filter cover

o Silicone rubber gaskets for the exhaust filter

o All Acc. Tubes, nozzles and white silicone hose.

- All NON autoclavalbe parts shall be cleaned by means a appropriate detergents / sanitizers, to ensure an absolute clean surface and to prevent any backteria growth or the like.

- The NON autoclavable parts are: o Motor unit

o Vacuum gauge o Handle

o Cable

- In order to secure a complete cleaning of the NON autoclvable parts the appliance needs to be dismantled before the cleaning operation.

- Dismantling of the appliance has to take place according to the instructions mentioned earlier in this paragraph.

- Cleaning the motor head:

o Vacuum clean the outside of the complete appliance

o Dismount the appliance by loosening the stainless steel clamps

o Unscrew the cable from the motor head

- wipe down the cable with a suitable detergent. o Unscrew the 2 screws fixing the handle. (screws

can be autoclaved)

- Wipe down the handle with a suitable detergent o Unscrew the cover for the exhaust filter – fixed

with 4 screws

- The stainless steel cover and screws can be autoclaved at 121 C

- The gaskets used to seal between the motor unit and the exhaust filter can also be cleaned in the Autoclave at 121 C. (The gaskets are made from a special grade silicone rubber)

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