CleanCraft flexCAT 120 VCA User manual

FLEXCAT 120 VCA
Special Vacuum Cleaner
flexCAT 120 VCA
Operating Instructions
flexCAT 120 VCA

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Imprint
Product identification
Special Vacuum Cleaner Item number
flexCAT 120 VCA 7003130
Manufacturer
Stuermer Masc inen GmbH
Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26
D-96103 Hallstadt
Fax: [phone] - 55
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.cleancraft.de
Indications regarding the operating instructions
Original instructions
Edition: 26.02.2019
Version: 1.02
Language: Englis
Aut or: ES
Indications regarding the copyright
Copyrig t © 2019 Stuermer Masc inen GmbH,
Hallstadt, Germany.
T e contents of t ese operating instructions are t e sole
property of t e company Stuermer.
Passing on as well as copying of t is document, t e use
and distribution of its content are pro ibited if not explic-
itly permitted. Contraventions are liable to compensa-
tion.
Subject to tec nical modifications and error.
Content
1 Introduction .............................................................3
1.1 Copyrig t ............................................................ 3
1.2 Customer service................................................ 3
1.3 Limitation of liability............................................. 3
2 Safety........................................................................3
2.1 Symbol explanation ............................................ 3
2.2 Obligations of t e operating company ................ 4
2.3 Requirements to staff.......................................... 5
2.4 Personal protective equipment ........................... 5
2.5 General safety regulations.................................. 5
2.6 Safety labels on t e vacuum cleaner.................. 6
3 Intended use ............................................................7
3.1 Unintended use................................................... 7
3.2 Residual risks ..................................................... 7
4 Technical Data .........................................................7
4.1 Table................................................................... 7
4.2 Type plate ........................................................... 7
5 Transport, packaging, storage...............................8
5.1 Transport ............................................................ 8
5.2 Packaging ........................................................... 8
5.3 Storage ............................................................... 8
6 Description of the device........................................8
6.1 Filter system ....................................................... 8
6.2 Scope of delivery ................................................ 9
7 Before first use ........................................................9
8 Operation .................................................................9
8.1 Start and stopping............................................. 10
8.2 Emptying t e tank ............................................. 10
8.3 Controlling of t e seal....................................... 10
9 Care, maintenance and repair ..............................10
9.1 Care by cleaning............................................... 10
9.2 Cleaning of t e filter.......................................... 11
9.3 Maintenance and repair.................................... 11
10 Disposal, recycling of used devices..................11
10.1 Decommissioning ........................................... 11
10.2 Waste disposal of electric equipment ............. 11
10.3 Disposal of lubricants...................................... 11
10.4 Disposal of t e filter ........................................ 11
11 Malfunctions, their potential causes and remedies ...12
12 Spare parts...........................................................12
12.1 Ordering spare parts....................................... 12
12.2 Spare parts drawing........................................ 13
13 EC-Declaration of Conformity ............................14
14 Notes ....................................................................15

Introduction
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1 Introduction
You ave made a good c oice by purc asing t e
CLEANCRAFT vacuum cleaner
Read the operating manual thoroughly before com-
missioning the machine.
It gives you information about t e proper commissioning,
intended use and safe and efficient operation and main-
tenance of your vacuum cleaner.
T e operating manual is part of t e vacuum cleaner
package. Always keep t is operating manual in t e loca-
tion w ere your vacuum cleaner is being operated. All lo-
cal accident prevention regulations and general safety
instructions for t e operating range of your vacuum
cleaner must also be complied wit .
1.1 Copyright
T e contents of t ese instructions are copyrig t. T ey
may be used in conjunction wit t e operation of t e vac-
uum cleaner. Any application beyond t ose described is
not permitted wit out t e written approval of Stuermer
GmbH. For t e protection of our products, we s all regis-
ter trademark, patent and design rig ts, as t is is possi-
ble in individual cases. We strongly oppose any infringe-
ment of our intellectual property.
1.2 Customer service
Please contact your dealer if you ave questions con-
cerning your vacuum cleaner or if you need tec nical ad-
vice. T ey will elp you wit specialist information and
expert advice.
Germany:
Stürmer Masc inen GmbH
Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26
D-96103 Hallstadt
Repair service:
Fax: [phone]-111
Email: service@stuermer-masc inen.de
Spare part orders:
Fax: [phone]-119
Email: ersatzteile@stuermer-masc inen.de
We are always interested in valuable experience and
knowledge gained from using t e application-w ic t en
could be s ared and be valuable to develop our products
even furt er.
1.3 Limitation of liability
All information and notes in t ese operating instructions
were summarised w ile taking applicable standards and
rules, t e state-of-t e-art tec nology and our long-term
knowledge and experiences into consideration.
In t e following cases t e manufacturer is not liable for
damages:
- Non-observance of t e operating instructions,
- Inappropriate use
- Use of untrained staff,
-Unaut orised modifications
-Tec nical c anges,
- Use of not allowed spare parts.
T e actual scope of delivery may deviate from t e expla-
nations and presentations described ere in case of spe-
cial models, w en using additional ordering options or
due to latest tec nical modifications.
T e obligations agreed in t e delivery contract, t e gen-
eral terms and conditions as well as t e delivery condi-
tions of t e manufacturer and t e legal regulations at t e
time of t e conclusion of t e contract are applicable.
2 Safety
T is section provides an overview of all important safety
packages for t e protection of operating personnel as
well as for safe and fault-free operation. Ot er task-
based safety notes are included in t e paragrap s of t e
individual p ases of life.
2.1 Symbol explanation
Safety instructions
T e safety notes in t ese operating instructions are ig -
lig ted by symbols. T e safety notes are introduced by
signal words w ic express t e concern of t e risk.
D NGER!
T is combination of symbol and signal words indi-
cates an imminently dangerous situation w ic may
lead to deat or severe injury if not avoided.
W RNING!
T is combination of symbol and signal words indi-
cates a potentially dangerous situation w ic may
lead to deat or severe injury if not avoided.

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Safety
Tips and recommendations
It is necessary to observe t e safety notes written in
t ese operating instructions in order to reduce t e risk of
personal injuries and damages to property.
2.2 Obligations of the operating company
of the operator
T e operating company is t e person w o operates t e
vacuum cleaner for business or commercial reasons by
erself, or leaves it to a t ird party for use or application,
and w o bears t e legal product responsibility for t e
protection of t e user, t e staff or for t ird parties.
Obligations of the operating company
If t e vacuum cleaner is used for commercial purposes,
t e operating company of t e vacuum cleaner must com-
ply wit t e legal working safety regulations. T erefore,
t e safety notes in t is operating manual, as well as t e
safety, accident prevention and environment protection
regulations applying for t e area of application of t e
vacuum cleaner must be met. T e following applies in
particular:
- T e operating company must be informed about
t e applying industrial safety regulations and fur-
t er analyse azards resulting from t e special
working conditions at t e place of use of t e vac-
uum cleaner. S e must implement t ese in form of
operating manuals for t e operation of t e vacuum
cleaner.
- During t e entire lifetime t e vacuum cleaner, t e
operating company must verify w et er t e operat-
ing manuals prepared by er correspond to t e
current status of t e regulations, and must adapt
t ese if necessary.
- T e operating company must unambiguously regu-
late and determine t e responsibilities for installa-
tion, operation, troubles ooting, maintenance and
cleaning.
- T e operating company must ensure t at all per-
sons w o work wit t e vacuum cleaner, ave read
and understood t is manual. Furt ermore s e
must instruct t e staff in regular intervals and in-
form t em about t e azards.
- T e operator must provide t e necessary protec-
tive equipment to t e staff and order t e use of t e
necessary protective equipment in a binding way.
Furt ermore t e operating company is responsible to
keep t e vacuum cleaner always in a tec nically flawless
state. T us, t e following applies:
- T e operator must ensure t at t e maintenance in-
tervals described in t is manual are kept.
- T e operator must ave all safety devices c ecked
regularly for t eir good working order and t eir in-
tegrity.
C UTION!
T is combination of symbol and signal words indi-
cates a potentially dangerous situation w ic may
lead to slig t or minor injury if not avoided.
TTENTION!
T is combination of symbol and signal words indi-
cates a possibly dangerous situation w ic may lead
to property and environmental damages if t ey are
not avoided.
NOTE !
T is combination of symbol and signal words indi-
cates a potentially dangerous situation w ic may
lead to material or environmental damage if not
avoided.
Tips and recommendations
T is symbol ig lig ts useful tips and recommenda-
tions as well as information for an efficient and trou-
ble-free operation.

Safety
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2.3 Requirements to staff
Qualifications
T e different tasks described in t is manual represent
different requirements to t e qualification of t e persons
entrusted wit t ese tasks.
Only persons reliable working procedures can be ex-
pected from, are allowed to perform all works. Persons
t e responsiveness of w ic is affected by e. g. drugs,
alco ol or medication, are not allowed to work wit t e
mac ine.
T e qualifications of t e personnel for t e different tasks
are mentioned below:
Operator
T e operator is instructed by t e operating company
about t e assigned tasks and possible risks in case of
improper be aviour. Any tasks w ic need to be per-
formed beyond t e operation in t e standard mode must
only be performed by t e operator if it is indicated in
t ese instructions and if t e operating company expres-
sively commissioned t e operator.
Electrically qualified person
Electrically qualified person is due to t eir professional
training, knowledge and experience as well as knowl-
edge of t e relevant standards and regulations, in a posi-
tion to carry out work on t e electrical systems and to in-
dependently recognize and avoid possible dangers.
Qualified personnel
Due to t eir professional training, knowledge and experi-
ence as well as t eir knowledge of relevant regulations
t e specialist staff is able to perform t e assigned tasks
and to recognise and avoid any possible dangers t em-
selves.
Manufacturer
Certain works may only be performed by specialist per-
sonnel of t e manufacturer. Ot er personnel is not au-
t orized to perform t ese works. Please contact our cus-
tomer service for t e execution of all arising work.
2.4 Personal protective equipment
T e personal protective equipment serves to protect per-
sons against impairments of safety and ealt w ile
working. T e staff member as to wear personal protec-
tive equipment w ile performing different tasks on and
wit t e mac ine w ic are indicated in t e individual
paragrap s of t ese instructions.
T e personal protective equipment is explained in t e
following paragrap :
2.5 General safety regulations
Please note the following:
Use t e safety devices and fasten t em securely. Never
work wit out safety equipment and keep it in good
working order.
- Keep t e mac ine and your work environment
clean at all times. Ensure sufficient illumination.
- T e vacuum cleaner's design must not be
c anged; t e mac ine must not be used for work
not intended by t e manufacturer.
- Never work under t e influence of illnesses t at im-
pair concentration, drugs, alco ol or medication.
- Do not use t e mains cable to pull t e plug out of
t e socket. Protect t e cable against eat, oil and
s arp edges.
- Malfunctions impair t e safety, please t is rectify
immediately.
- Protect t e vacuum cleaner against umidity (risk
of s ort circuit!).
- Before using t e vacuum cleaner make sure t at
no parts are damaged. Replace damaged parts im-
mediately to avoid sources of danger!
- Never overload t e mvacuum cleaner! Working
wit in t e stated performance limits is better and
safer.
- Use only genuine spare parts and accessories to
avoid potential risks and risk of accident.
W RNING!
Danger in case of insufficient quali-
fication of the staff!
Insufficiently qualified persons cannot estimate t e
risks w ile using t e vacuum cleaner and expose
t emselves and ot ers to t e danger of severe or
let al injuries.
- Have all works only performed by qualified persons.
- Keep insufficiently qualified persons out of t e work-
ing area.
Protective gloves
T e protective gloves serve to protect t e ands
against s arp components as well as against fric-
tion, abrasions or deep injuries.
Safety boots
Safety boots protect t e feet from being crus ed, fall-
ing parts and slipping over on slippery ground.
Protective clothes
Protective clot es are made of a tig tly fitted fabric
wit out t e protruding parts of low tear strengt .

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Safety
2.6 Safety labels on the vacuum cleaner
T e following safety labels and instructions are attac ed
to t e vacuum cleaner (Fig. 1) and must be observed.
Fig. 1: 1, 2 Mandatory sign, 3 Warning symbols, 4 Note on t e safety
switc .
If safety labels on t e mac ine are damaged or missing,
t is can cause errors, personal injury and material dam-
age. T e safety symbols attac ed to t e mac ine must
not be removed. Damaged safety symbols must be re-
placed immediately.
As soon as t e signs are not clearly visible and compre-
ensible at first glance, t e mac ine must be stopped
until new signs ave been attac ed.
W RNING!
Do not pick up any liquid.
W RNING!
Do not vacuum any incandescent
material!
W RNING!
Do not vacuum of burning as es!
W RNING!
Do not vacuum anyt ing t at is war-
mer t an 40 ° C!
W RNING!
Don't ever point t e suction towards delicate parts of
t e body – of people or animals - suc as eyes, ears,
mout , etc.
W RNING!
T e device s ould be considering its weig t, i.e. be
stored on a stable, safe, level surface wit out umi-
dity!
TTENTION!
Do not use at low temperatures and outdoors!
TTENTION!
Only use t e parts supplied wit t e device or t an,
t at are specified in t e instructions. T e use of ot er
parts can impair t e safety.
W RNING!
Never leave t e running device unattended. Always
disconnect t e power plug from t e power socket
w en not in use. Keep t e device out of t e reac of
c ildren or unaut orized persons.
W RNING!
T e connection for additional accessories may only
be used for t e suction of as If t is instruction is
ignored, it can guide to t e fire or ot er deadly con-
sequences for t e user.
W RNING!
T e device is not suitable for environments t at are
protected against electrostatic disc arges
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Intended use
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3 Intended use
T e vacuum cleaner is exclusively intended for t e suc-
tion of t e as , sand and ot er dirt, and w en using a
blowing function e.g. to blow off of t e surfaces. T e va-
cuum cleaner must not be operated in t e potentially ex-
plosive environments.
T e proper use also includes observing all indications in
t ese operating instructions. Any use beyond t e proper
use or any ot er use is regarded as misuse. Under no
circumstances may personnel be lifted.
Stürmer Masc inen GmbH accepts no liability for any
constructional or tec nical modifications carried out on
t e electric vacuum cleaner.
Any claims due to damages because of not intended use
are excluded.
3.1 Unintended use
3.2 Residual risks
Even if all safety instructions are observed, and t e ma-
c ine is put to its intended use, t ere are still residual
risks, w ic are listed below:
- Risk of injury of upper and lower limbs w ile equip-
ment is operating.
4 Technical Data
4.1 Table
4.2 Type plate
Fig. 2: Type plate
W RNING!
Any c ange on t e vacuum cleaner is pro ibited. T e
c ange may void t e warranty, cause burns and per-
sonal injury, even fatal for t e user.
T e manufacturer will not be liable for any damage
t at t e results from failure to follow t ese instructi-
ons or from t e misuse of t e equipment to objects or
persons.
W RNING!
Dangers in case of unintended use!
Unintended use of t e vacuum cleaner can cause
azardous situations.
- Only operate t e vacuum cleaner wit in t e perfor-
mance limits stated in t e tec nical data.
- Do not bypass or disarm safety equipment.
- Only use t e vacuum cleaner in tec nically perfect
condition.
TTENTION!
T e vacuum cleaner is not suitable to absorb dange-
rous dust. do not vacuum any soot, flammable,
explosive or poisonous substances and liquids. T e
maximum permissible temperature for absorbing
substances is 40 ° C / 104 ° F.
- do not vacuum t e aggressive cleaning agents, as
t ey could damage t e device.
- do not vacuum t e materials, w ic can damage or
clog t e filter elements (e.g., powder, toner,
gypsum, and ot er very small particle size sub-
stances).
- do not vacuum t e water or ot er liquids!
Model flexC T 120 VC
Vacuum cleaner type dry
Electrical connection 230 V / 50 Hz
Rating 1200 W
Air volume 1500 l/min
Tank volume 20 Liter
Hose diameter 38 mm
Hose lengt 1 m
Number of motors 1
Output stage single-stage
Motor cooling Bypass ½"
Sound pressure level 76 dB(A)
Cable lengt 3,5 m
Negative pressure 150 mbar
Filter surface 150 cm2
Tank material Metal
Dimensions (L x W x H) 310 x 310 x 420 mm
Weig t 4,4 kg

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Transport, packaging, storage
5 Transport, packaging, storage
5.1 Transport
C eck t e vacuum cleaner on delivery for any visible
transportation damage. If you notice any damage to t e
device please report t is immediately to t e carrier or
dealer.
5.2 Packaging
All used packaging materials and packaging aids are re-
cyclable and s ould be taken to a materials recycling de-
pot to be disposed of.
T e delivery packaging is made of cardboard, so please
dispose carefully by aving it c opped up and given to
t e recycling collection.
T e film is made of polyet ylene (PE) and t e cus ioned
parts of polystyrene (PS). Deliver t ese substances to a
collection point for recyclable materials or to t e waste
disposal company w ic looks after your region.
5.3 Storage
T e vacuum cleaner s ould be stored in a dry, frost-free
environment.
.
6 Description of the device
Fig. 3: Description of t e device
1 Blowing mout
2 Handle
3 Switc
4 Tank cap
5 Flexible metal ose
6 Air inlet mout
7 Aluminium suction nozzle
8 Tank
6.1 Filter system
Fig. 4: Filter system
NOTE!
T e vacuum cleaner s ould be protected from umid-
ity.
W RNING!
Danger to life!
T e packaging elements may pose potential azards
(e.g., plastic bags):
- Packaging material for c ildren and persons
w o are unaware of t eir actions or keep ani-
mals inaccessible.
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Before first use
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1 Metal protective filter
2 Filter unit
3 Cartridge filter
6.2 Scope of delivery
T e Special Vacuum Cleaner is delivered wit :
Fig. 5: Scope of delivery
- Suction ose 1 m incl. connectors
- Connecting tube
- Gap attac ment
- Cartridge filter
- Metal grating
7 Before first use
Suction function:
Insert t e tube connector into t e vacuum cleaner and
t en rotate it clockwise until it locked.
Hand t e tube connector, rotate it counter-clockwise until
exsert t e tube.
Blowing function:
Insert t e link pipe of t e suction ose in t e blowing
mout (Pos.1, Fig. 3) and rotate it clockwise until it loc-
ked.
8 Operation
D NGER!
Danger of potentially fatal electric
shock.
T ere is a risk of fatal injury from contact wit live
parts. Electrical components w ic are switc ed on
can carry out uncontrolled movements and cause
serious injuries.
- Disconnect t e plug before starting adjustments to
t e vacuum cleaner.
W RNING!
T e device must be correctly installed before use. It
must be c ecked t at t e filter elements are moun-
ted correctly and t at t ey function correctly.
T e device s ould only be operated, mounted, repai-
red and transported on a stable, flat surface.
W RNING!
Before you andle t e switc ed-off vacuum cleaner
unplug t e mains plug.
Regularly c eck t e power cable and plug for
damage (insulation, etc.). A damaged cable must be
replaced before furt er use of t e vacuum cleaner.
T e replacement of a defective power cable must be
carried out by t e tec nical service or by qualified
personnel.
W en using t e extension cord, make sure t at it as
t e same cable dimension as t e power cord of t e
device. Avoid getting t e cable in contact wit t e
liquids or conductive surfaces.
TTENTION!
Before t e unit is put into operation, make sure t at
t e operating voltage indicated on t e type plate is
t e same as t e supply voltage avaible.

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Care, maintenance and repair
8.1 Start and stopping
Start
- Insert t e power plug into a suitable power socket
- Turn t e ON/OFF switc on t e Position „1“.
Stopping
- To switc off t e device turn t e ON/OFF switc on
t e Position „0“ and disconnect t e power cable.
- By disconnecting always pull on t e plug, never on
t e power cable.
8.2 Emptying the tank
Step 1: C eck t at t e device is s ut-off and dis-
connected from t e mains supply.
Step 2: Open t e clamping ook and remove t e tank
cap.
Step 3: Remove t e filters and empty t e tank.
Step 4: Put t e filters back on t e tank. Make sure t at
t e filters correctly and tig t seat.
Step 5: Put back t e tank cap (c eck t e rig t position!)
Close t e clamping ook. C eck t e tig t clo-
sing of t e cap.
8.3 Controlling of the seal
Over time, t e quality of t e seal may deteriorate as a re-
sult of t e aging or damage. T is leads to a decrease in
t e suction power. We recommend regularly c ecking
t e clamping ooks, flexible suction oses and seals for
a perfect function.
Clean all seals after completing work. T e fouling can
prevent a correct function and cause t e damage.
C eck t at t e edgings of t e tank are not damaged.
9 Care, maintenance and repair
9.1 Care by cleaning
.
T e vacuum cleaner must always be kept in a clean con-
dition.
Always empty t e tank and clean t e vacuum cleaner
after t e vacuuming
Clean all plastics and paint surfaces. on t e vacuum cle-
aner wit a lig tly moistened clot .
Keep t e ventilation slots of t e engine clean to ensure
adequate cooling.
D NGER!
Danger of potentially fatal electric
shock.
T ere is a risk of fatal injury from contact wit live
parts. Electrical components w ic are switc ed on
can carry out uncontrolled movements and cause
serious injuries.
- Disconnect t e plug before starting cleaning and
maintenance.
W RNING!
T e cleaning must not be done by c ildren, if t ey
are not controlled by adults.
Maintenance and repair works must only be perfor-
med by specialists.
Use only original spare parts in case of a repair.
TTENTION!
Do not use aggressive c emicals, solvents or abra-
sives.A detac ment of t e surface and t e resulting
consequential damage can occur.
Use protective gloves!
Wear t e suitable protective gloves by t e cleaning to
protect against injury from c ips.

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9.2 Cleaning of the filter
Step 1: Loose t e filter.
Step 2: Clear t e dust inside t e tank and clean t e filter
wit a brus (Fig. 6).
Step 3: Put t e filter back to original position.
Fig. 6: Cleaning of t e filter
9.3 Maintenance and repair
If t e vacuum cleaner is not functioning properly, contact
a specialised dealer or our customer service. Please find
t e contact data on c apter 1.2 Customer service.
10 Disposal, recycling of used devices
Please take care in your own interest and in t e interest of
t e environment t at all component parts of t e mac ine
are only disposed of in t e intended and permitted way.
10.1 Decommissioning
Immediately decommission disused mac ines in order to
avoid later misuse and endangering of t e environment
or personal safety.
Step 1: Eliminate all environmentally azardous operat-
ing materials from t e used device.
Step 2: If required, disassemble t e mac ine into easy-
to- andle and usable components and parts.
Step 3: Dispose of mac ine components and operating
materials by t e disposal c annels provided.
10.2 Waste disposal of electric equipment
Please note t at electrical devices contain a variety of
recyclable materials as well as environmentally armful
components.
You contributes to t at t ese components are disposed
of separately and properly. In case of doubt, please con-
tact your municipal waste disposal.
As necessary, a specialized waste disposal company can
elp be used for t e treatment.
10.3 Disposal of lubricants
Remove any leaking, used or excessive grease at t e lu-
bricating points.
Disposal notes for used lubricants are available from t e
manufacturer of t e lubricants. If necessary, request t e
product-specific data s eets.
10.4 Disposal of the filter
T e filters are made of t e environmentally friendly ma-
terials. You can dispose t e filter in t e normal ouse-
old waste, as long as it contains no dirt pro ibited in t e
ouse old waste.
TTENTION!
- Maintenance and repair works must only be perfor-
med by specialists.
- Use only original spare parts in case of a repair.

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Malfunctions, their potential causes and remedies
11 Malfunctions, their potential causes
and remedies
12 Spare parts
12.1 Ordering spare parts
T e spare parts may be purc ased wit t e aut orised
dealer or directly wit t e manufacturer. Please find t e
corresponding contact data in C apter 1.2 Customer
service.
Indicate t e following basic information for requests or
orders of spare parts:
- Type of device
- Item No.
- Position No.
- Year of construction:
- Quantity
- Required mode of dispatc (mail, freig t, sea, air,
express)
- Address of dispatc
Spare part orders w ic do not include t e above indica-
tions may not be taken into consideration. If t e indica-
tions regarding t e mode of dispatc are missing, t e
product is dispatc ed at t e discretion of t e supplier.
You will find information regarding t e device type, item
No. and year of manufacture on t e type plate fixed on
t e vacuum cleaner.
Example
T e filter for t e Vacuum cleaner flexCAT 120 VCA must
be ordered. T e filter as t e number 11 in t e spare
parts drawing 1.
By ordering spare parts, send a copy of t e spare parts
drawing (1) wit t e marked part (filter) and marked pos-
iton number (11) to t e dealer or spare parts department
and provide t e following information:
- Type of device: Vacuum Cleaner
flexC T 120 VC
- Item number: 7003130
- Drawing number: 1
- Position number: 11
IMPORT NT!
If one of t e following malfunctions occurs, immedi-
ately stop working wit t e device. Before you start
troubles ooting, turn off t e device and unplug t e
power plug. Failure to do so can lead to serious
injury.
All repairs or replacement work may be performed by
qualified and trained expert staff only.
NOTE!
If you can not eliminate t e problems wit your va-
cuum cleaner yourself, t en please contact your
CLEANCRAFT dealer. Please mark down t e follo-
wing information from t e vacuum cleaner or instruc-
tion manual, t is will elp you best wit your problem.
- designation of t e device
- serial number
- year of manufacture
- detailed fault description
Mal-
func-
tion
Possible cause Remedy
Mac ine not working.
1. Power plug is not
plugged in.
2. Power supply ca-
bles defective.
3. Switc defective
4. Motor defective
1. Plug in t e
power plug.
2. Call a service
tec nician
3. Call a service
tec nician
4. Call a service
tec nician
Suction decreases.
1. Blockages in t e
suction nozzle,
suction ose or
filter.
2. Seals are not
tig t.
1. Remove t e
blockages,
clean t e filter
2. Clean t e seals
or replace t e
seals.
3. C eck t e fit of
t e filters and
t e tank cap.
4. C eck t e ose
and connecti-
ons for t e tig t-
ness.
D NGER!
Danger of injury by the use of
wrong spare parts!
Dangers may result for t e user and damages as well
as malfunctions may be caused by using wrong or
damaged spare parts.
- Only use original spare parts of t e manufacturer or
spare parts admitted by t e manufacturer.
- Always contact t e manufacturer in case of uncer-
tainties.
Tips and recommendations
T e manufacturer's warranty will become null and
void if non-permissible spare parts are used

Spare parts
flexCAT 120 VCA | Version 1.02 13
12.2 Spare parts drawing
In case of service, t e following drawing s all elp to identify t e necessary spare parts. If necessary, send a copy of t e
parts drawing wit t e marked components to your aut orised dealer.
Fig. 7: Spare parts drawing

14 flexCAT 120 VCA | Version 1.02
EC-Declaration of Conformity
13 EC-Declaration of Conformity
According to Mac inery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II 1.A
Manufacturer / distributor: Stürmer Masc inen GmbH
Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26
D-96103 Hallstadt
ereby declares t at t e following product
Product Category: Cleancraft® Special Vacuum Cleaner
Designation of the machine: flexCAT 120 VCA
Item number: 7003130
Serial number: _______
Year of manufacture: 20____
complies wit all relevant provisions of t e above mentioned directive as well as t e ot er applied directives (below) -
including t eir applicable modifications at t e time of t e declaration.
Relevant EU Directives: 2011/65/EU RoHS
2014/30/EU EMC-Directive
2009/125/EG ErP Directive (Ecodesign directive)
Following standards where applied:
DIN EN 60335-1:2012/A11:2014 House old and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 60335-1:2010, modified)
DIN EN 60335-2-2:2010/A1:2013 House old and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular require-
ments for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances
DIN EN 62233:2008 Measurement met ods for electromagnetic fields of ouse old appliances and simi-
lar apparatus wit regard to uman exposure
DIN EN 55014-1 Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for ouse old appliances, electric
tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission
DIN EN 55014-2 Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for ouse old appliances, electric
tools and similar apparatus - Part 2: Immunity - Product family standard
DIN EN 61000-3-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for armonic current
emissions (equipment input current <= 16 A per p ase) (IEC 61000-3-2:2014)
DIN EN 61000-3-3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3: Limits - Limitation of voltage
c anges, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for
equipment wit rated current <= 16 A per p ase and not subject to conditional con-
nection
DIN EN 50564:2011-12 Electrical and electronic ouse old and office equipment - Measurement of low
power consumption
DIN EN 62321:2009 Electrotec nical products - Determination of levels of six regulated substances (lead,
mercury, cadmium, exavalent c romium, polybrominated bip enyls, polybromi-
nated dip enyl et ers)
Responsible for documentation: Kilian Stürmer, Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26, D-96103 Hallstadt
Hallstadt, 13.04.2016
__________________
Kilian Stürmer
CEO, Director

Notes
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14 Notes

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