Festool CLEANTEX CT 36 E AC User manual

702675_008
Festool GmbH
Wertstraße 20
73240 Wendlingen
Germany
www.festoolusa.com
Instruction manual
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IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before using.
Guide d’utilisation
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Manual de instrucciones
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IMPORTANTE: Lea todas las instrucciones antes de usar.
Instruction manual
Guide d’utilisation
Manual de instrucciones
CT 36 E AC
DISTRIBUTED BY:
Pro Wood Finishes
14622 Southlawn Lane
Rockville MD 20850
Ph: [phone]

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Contents
Symbols
About this manual
Save these instructions
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting
your safety and preventing problems . The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.
Symbols ............................................... 6
About this manual................................ 6
Safety instructions............................... 7
Technical data ...................................... 9
Functional description ......................... 9
Intended use ........................................ 9
Operation ............................................. 10
Settings................................................ 11
Working ................................................ 12
Filter..................................................... 13
After finishing work ............................. 15
Service and maintenance .................... 16
Accessories.......................................... 16
Disposal ............................................... 16
Sym-
bol
Significance
Warning of general danger
Risk of electric shock
Read operating instructions and safety
notices!
Wear a dust mask.
Tip or advice
Handling instruction
Wwatt
hhour
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kg kilograms
Pa pascal
dB decibel
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Aamperes
Hz hertz
~ a.c. alternating current
d.c. direct current
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no load speed
Class II construction
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revolutions per minute
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lbs. pound
diameter
Sym-
bol
Significance
DANGER Description of imminent haz-
ard and failure to avoid hazard
will result in death.
WARNING Description of hazard and
possible resulting injures or
death.
CAUTION Description of hazard and
possible resulting injuries.
NOTICE Statement including nature of
hazard and possible result.
HINT Indicates information, notes,
or tips for improving your suc-
cess using the tool.

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Safety instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basis precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS DUST EXTRACTOR :
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
–Donotleavethedustextractorwhenplugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before servicing.
–Useindoorsonly.
–Donotallowtobeusedasa toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
–Useonlyasdescribesinthismanual.Use only manufacturer's recommended at-
tachments.
–Donotusewithdamagedcordorplug.Ifthe dust extractor is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it
to a service center.
–Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecordasa handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run dust extractor over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
–Donotunplugbypullingoncord.Tounplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.
–Donothandleplugordustextractorwithwethands.
–Donotputanyobjectintoopenings.Donot use with any opening blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
– Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
– Turn off all controls before unplugging.
–Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.
–Donotusetopickupflammableorcombustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in
areas where they may be present.
–Connecttoaproperlygroundedoutlet only. See Grounding instructions.
–Donotpickupanythingthatisburningorsmoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes, hot chips or particles, sparks.
–Donotusewithoutdustbagand/orfiltersinplace.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should mal-
function or breakdown, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk
of electric shock. This dust extractor is equipped with
a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into a
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
WARNING - Improper con-
nection of the equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qual-
ified electrician or service person if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with the dust extractor
- if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet in-
stalled by a qualified electrician.
This ap-
pliance is
for use on
a nominal
120-V cir-
cuit and
has a
ground-
ing at-
tachment
plug that
looks like
the plug
illustrat-
ed in sketch A in Figure beside. Make sure that the
appliance is connected to an outlet having the same
configuration as the plug. No adaptor should be
used with this appliance.
Polarization Instructions
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum
cleaner has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized out-
let only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, con-
tact a qualified electrician to install the proper out-
let. Do not change the plug in any way.
Further safety instructions
–Thisappliancemustnotbeusedbypersons(in-
cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge.
Children need to be supervised to
ensure they do not play with the appliance.
Health hazard by dust
WARNING! Various dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals
known (to the State of California) to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some ex-
amples of these chemicals are:
•leadfromlead-basedpaints,
•crystallinesilicafrombricksandcementandother
masonry products, and
•arsenicandchromiumfromchemicallytreated
lumber.
The risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well venti-
lated area, and work with approved safety equipment,
such as dust masks that are specially designed to fil-
ter out microscopic particles. Wash hands after han-
dling.
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
GROUNDED
PIN
GROUNDED
OUTLET
GROUNDING METHODS - SKETCH A
CAUTION
This machine is for indoor use only.
This machine shall be stored indoors only.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

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Technical data
Functional description
The pictures for the functional description are on a
fold-out page at the beginning of the instruction
manual. When reading of the manual you can fold
out this page for having always an overview of the
machine.
Accessories shown or described are sometimes not
included in the scope of delivery.
Intended use
The dust extractor is designed for use as specified
for the aspiration and evacuation of non-noxious
dusts, dirt, sand, shavings etc..
The dust extractor is designed as specified for vac-
uuming water.
The dust extractor is designed for household, com-
mercial or both use.
Dust extractor CT 36 E AC
Power consumption (dust extractor only) 2.9 - 8.3 A (350 - 1000 W)
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Total connected load max. 12 A (1440 W)
Max. rating of connected Power Tool 3.7 A
2.)
Volume flow (air), turbine max. 234 m³/h (8264 cu.ft./h)
Vacuum, turbine max. 24000 Pa
Filter surface 6318 cm²(979.3 sq.in.)
Suction hose (diameter x length) 36 mm x 3.5 m (1-7/16" x 11.5’)
Protection type IP X4
Sound pressure level as per IEC 60704-2-1 71 dB(A)
Container capacity CT 36 E AC 36 l (9.5 gal.)
Dimensions L x W x H CT 36 E AC 630 x 365 x 596 mm
(24.8 in. x 14.4 in. x 23.4 in.)
Weight CT 36 E AC 15.2 kg (33.5 lbs)
1. ) 8.3 A (1000 W) is the medium value for different operation conditions, a maximum power consumption of 10 A (1200 W) is possible.
2. ) When the suction power adjuster [1-7] is adjusted to the lowest suction power (see page 11, chapter Settings - Adjusting the suction
power) the maximal rating of a connected power tool can be 9.1 Amps.
[1-1] Intake opening
[1-2] Module slot
[1-3] Appliance socket
[1-4] Hose store
[1-5] Handle
[1-6] SysDoc
[1-7] Automatic cleaning
[1-8] Suction power adjuster
[1-9] Switch
[1-10] Locking clip
[1-11] Dust container
[1-13] Brake
WARNING
The user will be liable for damage due to improp-
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Operation
Consider the pictures on the fold-out page.
Initial operation
 Open the locking clips [2-2] and remove the top
section of the machine [2-1] .
 Remove the accessories from the dust contain-
er [2-3] and the packaging!
 Insert a filter or disposal bag in the dirt trap (see
chapter Changing the filter bag and Changing
the disposal bag).
 Attach the cable holder to the rear of the mobile
dust extractor (see Fig. [3] ).
 Replace the top section [2-1] and close the
locking clips [2-2] .
 Connect the suction hose to the machine.
Switch on/off
 Insert the plug into an earthed socket.
The switch [1-9] serves as an On/Off switch. It has
three positions:
Switch position "0"
Appliance socket [1-3] is disconnected from the
power, mobile dust extractor is switched off.
"MAN" switch position
Appliance socket [1-3] is disconnected from the
power, the mobile dust extractor starts.
"Auto" switch position
Appliance socket [1-3] is connected to the power,
the mobile dust extractor starts when the connect-
ed tool is switched on.
Extension Cord
If an extension cord is required, it must have suffi-
cient cross-section to prevent an excessive drop in
voltage or overheating. An excessive drop in voltage
reduces the output and can lead to failure of the
motor. The table below shows you the correct cord
diameter as a function of the cord length for this
tool.
Use only U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.
Never use two extension cords together. Instead,
use one long one.
 The lower the AWG number, the stronger the
cord.
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency!
Risk of accident
 The mains voltage and the frequency of the pow-
er source must correspond with the specifica-
tions on the machine's name plate.
 In North America, only Festool machines with
the voltage specifications 120 V/60 Hz may be
used.
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CAUTION
Risk of injury from tools starting up unexpectedly
 Before setting the switch to the "AUTO" or
"MAN" position, make sure that the connected
tool is switched off.
Total Extension Cord
Lenght (feet)
25 50 100 150
Cable size (AWG) 14 12 not recom-
mended

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The antistatic system
Friction inside the extraction hose causes static
electricity to develop during extraction. Operating
personnel may receive unpleasant electric shocks
while working. The mobile dust extractor is fitted
with an antistatic system as standard to discharge
any static electricity that may develop. However, al-
ways use the enclosed antistatic extraction hose.
Settings
Consider the pictures on the fold-out page.
Connecting electric power tools
 Connect the electric power tool to the appliance
socket [1-3] .
Connecting pneumatic tools
If the compressed air module [1-2] (496141) is in-
stalled, the automatic switch-on function of the
mobile dust extractor also works in combination
with pneumatic tools.
We also recommend installing the VE service unit
(495886). The service unit filters and lubricates the
compressed air and enables an adjustment of the
air pressure. An IAS adapter (454757) is available to
connect Festool pneumatic tools to the IAS system.
The operating pressure of the tool must be 6 bar for
the automatic switch-on unit to function correctly.
Temperature cut-out
To prevent overheating, a temperature cut-out
switches the mobile dust extractor off when it
reaches a critical temperature.
 Switch off the mobile dust extractor and allow to
cool for about 5 minutes.
 If the mobile dust extractor will not switch on
again, please contact a Festool service work-
shop.
Adjusting the suction power
You can use the suction power adjuster [1-8] to
adapt the machine suction power to different appli-
cations.
AUTO Clean - Cleaning the main filter
To maintain a constant suction power when extract-
ing fine dust, you can adjust the frequency of the
automatic [1-7] cleaning system in infinite vari-
ables using the rotary knob. Always use the auto-
matic cleaning system in combination with a dis-
posal bag.
Before performing wet extraction tasks or
working with a filter bag, set the [1-7] rotary
knob to position 0.
 Set the automatic cleaning function to the high-
est setting when [1-7] extracting large quanti-
ties of dust.
Manual cleaning
If the suction power decreases, cleaning can
be started manually by turning the switch
[1-9] to the AC symbol positioned on either
side of the switch.
WARNING
Risk of injury
 Observe the maximum appliance socket con-
nected load (see chapter "Technical data")
 Switch off the electric power tool.
WARNING
Risk of injury
 Make sure that the pneumatic tool is switched
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We recommend cleaning the main filter complete-
ly if severely clogged:
 Cover the end of the nozzle or suction hose with
your hand for 2 seconds.
 Turn the switch [1-9] to the AC symbol.
 When the CT-VS closing slide is used (order no.:
497926), the filter can be cleaned fully without
removing the connected electric power tools.
In intensive applications that generate adherent
dust, it may be necessary to clean the filter element
mechanically under certain circumstances (ex-
tract). Wear a dust mask!
Applying the brake
Folding out the brake lever [1-13] prevents the mo-
bile dust extractor from rolling. To achieve this, lift
the front end of the mobile dust extractor slightly
and push the brake lever downwards until it latches
into place. Push the lever [1-12] again to release.
Working
Handling
Hose store: after finishing work, you can feed the
suction hose through the recess
[4-3] and place it
in the hose store. You can do the same with the
mains cable through the other recess
[4-2] .
SysDoc Systainer attachment system: a Systainer
can be attached to the storage area via the two
slides [4-1] .
Extracting dry materials
Remember: A damp main filter will clog more
quickly when dry materials are extracted. There-
fore, dry the main filter before extracting dust or re-
place the damp filter with a dry one.
Extracting fluids
 The main filter shall only be used for extracting
dry materials.
Before extracting fluids, remove the filter or dis-
posal bag (see chapter Changing the filter bag
and Changing the disposal bag). We recommend
using a special wet filter.
The dust extractor stops automatically when the
maximum level is reached.
Special features of the CT 36 E AC- LHS
To use the mobile dust extractor in combination
with the PLANEX :
 Use kink-resistant suction hose D 36 mm x 3.5
m-AS.
 Use a special suction sleeve for connecting the
PLANEX .
 Use closing slide CT-VS between the intake
opening
[1-1] and suction hose.
 Attach the tool holder.
 Always use with a disposal bag!
WARNING
Not suitable to vacuum hazardous or toxic sub-
stances or dusts e.g. asbestos.
 The filters will not be able to capture all particles
and may exhaust them back into the environ-
ment.
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WARNING
Risk of injury
 Do not evacuate combustible liquids!
CAUTION
Escaping foam and fluids
 Switch off the machine immediately and empty
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Filter
Changing the filter bag
Inserting the filter bag
 Open the locking clips [2-2] and remove the top
section of the machine [2-1] .
 Insert a new filter bag (SC-FIS-CT 26/36/48)
(Fig. [5] ) in the inlet port of the dust container
and interlock it. Important: be aware that the
locking engages.
 Make sure that the filter bag is not pinched be-
tween the top and bottom sections.
 Replace the top section [2-1] and close the
locking clips [2-2] .
Removing the filter bag
 Open the locking clips [2-2] and remove the top
section of the machine [2-1] .
 Remove the filter bag (Fig. [6] ).
 Dispose of the used bag in accordance with stat-
utory regulations.
 Clean the dust container [2-3] .
 Insert a new filter bag if necessary (see Insert-
ing the filter bag).
 Replace the top section [2-1] and close the
locking clips [2-2] .
Changing the disposal bag
Inserting the disposal bag [7]
 Open the locking clips [2-2] and remove the top
section of the machine
[2-1] .
 Insert a new disposal bag (ENS-CT26/36/48) on
the inlet nozzle of the container and lock in po-
sition.
Important: The lateral openings on the disposal
bag must be positioned inside the container.
Make sure that the bolt engages.
 Place the disposal bag over the edge of the con-
tainer.
Make sure that the contacts [7-1] are free.
 Replace the top section [2-1] and close the
WARNING
Risk of injury
 During the following procedure, take care not to
raise dust more than is unavoidable. Moisten the
main filter with a water spray before removing it.
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locking clips [2-2] .
Removing the disposal bag [8]
 Open the locking clips [2-2] and remove the top
section of the machine [2-1] .
 Close the disposal bag.
 Remove the disposal bag.
 Dispose of the used disposal bag in accordance
with statutory regulations.
 Clean the dust container [2-3] .
 Replace the top section [2-1] and close the
locking clips
[2-2] .
Changing the main filter
 Open the locking clips [2-2] and remove the top
section of the machine [2-1] .
 Turn the top section of the machine so that the
main filter is facing upwards (Fig.
[9] ).
 Fold over the lever [9-3] and remove the retain-
er
[9-2] .
 Remove the used main filter [9-1] and replace
with a new one.
 Dispose of the used main filter in accordance
with statutory regulations.
 Insert the retainer [9-2] and fold over the lever
[9-3] until it engages.
 Replace the top section [2-1] and close the
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2
3
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ENS-CT 26/36/48
7-1
NOTE
Motor damage
 Never operate the extractor without a main filter
fitted as the motor may become damaged.
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locking clips [2-2] .
After finishing work
 Switch off the mobile dust extractor and discon-
nect the plug.
 Wind up the mains power cable.
 Empty the dust container.
 Place the mobile dust extractor in a dry room in-
accessible to unauthorised users.
Emptying the dust container
The dust container [2-3] can be emptied once the
top section has been removed.
 After extracting fluids, clean the fill level sen-
sors [10-1] regularly with a soft cloth and in-
spect for damage.
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9-3
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9-2
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HF-CT26/36/48
CAUTION
Hazardous dust
Damage to the respiratory passage
 Wipe down the mobile dust extractor and clean all
accessories thoroughly using the extractor (inside
and out) before removing from the working area.
 Parts that you were not able to clean thoroughly
must be sealed in an airtight plastic bag prior to
transportation.
 Wear a dust mask!
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Service and maintenance
A dust test must be performed at least once a year
by the manufacturer or an instructed person. This
test may include checks to determine whether the
filter is damaged, the machine is sealed properly
and the monitoring features are functioning cor-
rectly.
During maintenance and repair work, all compo-
nents that cannot be cleaned satisfactorily must be
replaced. The old components must be sealed in
impermeable plastic bags prior to disposal in com-
pliance with applicable regulations for this type of
waste.
Customer service and repair only
through manufacturer or service
workshops: Please find the nearest
address at:
www.festoolusa.com/service
Use only original Festool spare parts!
Order No. at:
www.festoolusa.com/service
Accessories
Use only original Festool accessories and Festool
consumable material intended for this machine be-
cause these components are designed specifically
for the machine. Using accessories and consumable
material from other suppliers will most likely affect
the quality of your working results and limit any war-
ranty claims. Machine wear or your own personal
workload may increase depending on the application.
Protect yourself and your machine, and preserve
your warranty claims by always using original Fes-
tool accessories and Festool consumable material!
The accessory and tool order number can be found
in the Festool catalog or on the Internet under
www.festoolusa.com.
Disposal
Do not throw the tool in your household waste!
Dispose of machines, accessories and packaging at
an environmentally responsible recycling centre.
Observe the valid national regulations.
WARNING
Any maintenance or repair work that requires
opening of the motor or gear housing should only
be carried out by an authorised Customer Service
Centre (name supplied by your dealer)!
 Maintenance or repair work carried out by an
unauthorised person can lead to the wrong con-
nection of the power leads or other components,
which in turn can lead to accidents with serious
consequences.
WARNING
To prevent accidents, always remove the plug
from the power supply socket before carrying out
any maintenance or repair work on the tool!
 Do not use compressed air to clean the electrical
tool! Do not try to clean parts inside the tool in
this way, as you could let foreign objects in
through the openings of the tool housing.
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