GÜDE GA 20l User manual

GA 20l
#16742
© Copyright Güde GmbH & Co. KG - Birkichstrasse 6 - 74549 Wolpertshausen - Germany
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Appliance
Ash Filter for all common Dry and Wet Vacs and commonly sold domestic vacuum cleaners. Ash filter prevents vacuum cleaner and its
filter systems from clogging with coarse dirt.
Scope of delivery
Fig. 1
1. Aluminous suction nozzle
2. Suction hose (ash filter)
3. Suction hose coupling (ash filter)
4. Transport handle
5. Lid
6. Chamber
7. Fastening clip
8. Suction hose (Vac is not component of the delivery)
9. Wet and Dry Vac (not component of the delivery)
10. Coupling to Wet and Dry Vac
Guarantee
The guarantee solely covers inadequacies caused by material defect or manufacturing defect.
Original payment voucher with the sales date needs to be submitted for any claim in the guarantee period.
The guarantee does not cover any unauthorised use such as appliance overloading, use of violence, damage as a result of any
unauthorised interference or caused by foreign items. Failing to follow the operating and assembly instructions and common wear are
also not included in the guarantee.
General Safety Instructions
Read the instructions for use thoroughly before the initial operation of the machine. If any doubts regarding the connection and
operation arise, consult the manufacturer (servicing department).
Observe the instructions shown below carefully to guarantee the high degree of safety:
Caution!
1. Dangerous materials must not be sucked out by the Ash Filter!
2. Do not remove ash of not permitted fuels.
3. Do not use Ash Filter to remove hot, gloving or burning objects (e.g. cigarettes, charcoal etc.).
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4. Temperature of removed material must not exceed 40°C.
5. There is a risk of fire if the permitted temperature is exceeded. The vacuum cleaner, ash filter and hose can be damaged.
6. Remove only cooled material. Material that seems to be cold can still be hot inside. Hot material can again easily burst
into flames in the air flow!
7. In every case wait till the stove cools down completely when removing ashes. Temperatures over 40 °C can damage the vacuum
cleaner and ash filter!
8. Check all the time the hose, ash filter and vacuum cleaner for overheating!
9. Disconnect the ash filter and empty the cumulated material. If temperature rising occurs immediately stop the vacuum cleaner,
disconnect the plug and take off the filtration bag!
10. Empty completely the ash filter and vacuum cleaner after finishing your work otherwise there is possible risk of fire!
Emergency Action
Apply the first aid adequate to the injury and get qualified medical assistance as quickly as possible. Protect the injured person from
more accidents and calm him/her down.
Signs on Appliance
Meaning of Symbols
Symbols shown below are used throughout this manual and/or on the appliance:
Product safety:
Product compliance
with respective EU
standards
Bans:
General ban (in
combination with
another pictograph)
Warning:
Warning/caution Beware of
flammable materials
Commands:
Read operating
manual before use Use protective gloves
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Environment Protection:
Wastes to be
disposed of in a
professional manner
not to harm the
environment.
Cardboard
packaging to be
collected for
recycling..
Faulty and/or
disposed of
electrical/electronic
appliances to be
collected by
authorized salvage
places.
Packaging:
Protect from
moisture Keep Up Fragile
Technical Data:
Weight Chamber volume Hose length Suction nozzle
dimensions
Assigned Use
Ash Filter for all common Dry and Wet Vacs and commonly sold domestic vacuum cleaners. Ash filter prevents vacuum cleaner and its
filter systems from clogging with coarse dirt.
This ash filter is in combination with a vacuum cleaner suitable for removing of cold ash or other material from stoves, fire places or
barbecues – and also for cleaning of coarse dirt at construction sites. Coarse dirt remains in the ash filter, vacuum cleaner sucks only
fine dust – lifespan of the vac is prolonged this way. Generation of impurities by vacuum cleaners is substantially reduced! Easy filter
cleaning.
Not observing general regulations in force as well as instructions of this manual does not make the manufacturer liable for any
consequential damages.
Ash filter is in combination with Dry and Wet Vac (not component of delivery) suitable for removing of cold ash, or for sucking out the
ashes from stoves, fire places or barbecues!
Residual Hazards and Protective Action
Residual Thermal Risks
Hazards Description Protective Action Residual Hazards
Burns, frostbites Beware of burns because of
glowing ash! Use special fire-resistive shoes.
Disposal
Disposal instructions are given by pictographs on the unit or packaging. For meaning of individual symbols refer to chapter “Symbols on
Appliance”.
Operator Requirements
The operator shall read the instruction manual carefully before using the appliance.
Qualification
No special qualification is required for use of the unit except for detailed direction by a professional.
Minimum Age
Only persons above 16 years of age are allowed to work with the unit. .
Exempted from the provision is the use of the juvenile trainees if they work in the course of their professional training with an aim to
obtain the skill under trainer supervision.
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Training
Use of the unit requires adequate lesson by a professional or the use of the manual only. Special training is not required.
Technical Data
Chamber volume 20 l
Suction hose diam. Ø 40 mm (outer)/ Ø 47 mm (inner)
Suction hose length 1 m
Dimensions of alum. suction nozzle Ø 40 mm x 230 mm
Dimensions (Ø x height) 300 mm x 370 mm
Weight 3,1 kg
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Transportation and Storage
Keep on safe and dry place.
Assembly and Initial Operation
Structural Group 1 Delivered parts and
accessories
Fig. 2
Fig. 1 – pos. 1
Fig. 1 – pos. 2
Fig. 1 – pos. 8
Fig. 1 – pos. 3
Fig. 1 – pos. 10
-Push in place (Fig.1-1) the suction nozzle onto the suction hose tip (Fig.1-2).
-Now screw the suction hose (Fig.1-2) into the ash filter coupling (Fig.1-3).
-Now connect the Dry and Wet Vac (Fig.1-9) to the ash filter (Fig.1-4).
Prepare Dry and Wet Vac according to the operation manual to exclude the possible damage of it!
-In every case you must use the filtering bag !!!
-Insert the Dry and Wet Vac suction hose (Fig.1-8) into the coupling (Fig.1-10).
Now you can switch on your vacuum cleaner and start to work!
Operator Safety Instructions
•Use the appliance only after a thorough and careful studying through the operational manual.
•Observe all the mentioned safety instructions.
•Be attentive to other persons.
Inspections and Maintenance
Clean the filter chamber thoroughly and wash by water after each use. Then let it dried!
Do not use detergents and solvents.
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EG-Konformitätserklärung
EC Declaration of Conformity
Hiermit erklären wir, Güde GmbH & Co. KG
We herewith declare, Birkichstraße 6, 74549 Wolpertshausen, Germany
Dass die nachfolgend bezeichneten Geräte aufgrund ihrer Konzipierung und Bauart
sowie in der von uns in Verkehr gebrachten Ausführungen den einschlägigen,
grundlegenden Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsanforderungen der EG-Richtlinien
entsprechen.
That the following Appliance complies with the appropriate basic safety and health requirements
of the EC Directive based on its design and type, as brought into circulation by us.
Bei einer nicht mit uns abgestimmten Änderung der Geräte verliert diese
Erklärung ihre Gültigkeit.
In a case of alternation of the machine, not agreed upon by us, this declaration will loose its
validity.
Bezeichnung der Geräte: - GA 20l
Machine desciption:
Artikel-Nr.: - 16742
Article-No.:
Datum/Herstellerunterschrift: 17.01.2008
Date/Authorized Signature:
Angaben zum Unterzeichner: Mr. Arnold, executive officer
Title of Signatory:
Inspections and Maintenance Safety Instructions
Only a unit maintained and cared for on a regular basis may be a serviceable aid. Insufficient maintenance and care may result in
emergencies and unforeseen accidents.
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