Hafco HafcoVac HV-30-1520 Instruction Manual

SAFE SIMPLE CERTIFIED
HafcoVac Compressed Air
Industrial Vacuum Product Line
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
&SAFETY MANUAL

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Thank you for your purchase of a HafcoVac product.
HafcoVac is a division of Hafco Foundry and Machine Company, Inc.
Please follow these assembly and operating instructions
for your new industrial vacuum cleaner to ensure optimal
operating performance. For your safety, observe all warnings
contained herein.
Please keep this instruction manual in a safe place for
future reference. Should you misplace this manual, you can
download a copy from the HafcoVac website.
If you encounter difculties operating the vacuum, do not
hesitate to contact us.
301 Greenwood Avenue
Midland Park, NJ 07432
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.HafcoVac.com

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CERTIFIED PNEUMATIC VACUUMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Certication 4
UnpackingInstructions 4
ChoosingtheRightVacuum 5
OperatingInstructions 6
StainlessSteelandCertied 7
FilterMaintenance8
GroundingInformation 7
uAirSupplyGrounding 7
uOperatingSurfaceGrounding 8
uWire/JumperGrounding 8
Bonding 8
Troubleshooting 10
LifetimeWarranty 10
CerticateofConformity 11
S'HUSHSilencerInstallation 12
JackToolHolderInstallation 13
HafcoVacFilterBundles 14
RecommendedAccessories 15

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Hafco Combustible Dust Certied Pneumatic Vacuums are
certied and meet the stringent requirements of the NFPA
(National Fire Protection Association) and NRTL (OSHA's
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory).
The NFPA publishes an all-encompassing standard on how
to design a safe dust collection system. Depending on the
nature and severity of the hazard, it will guide you more
specic standards for explosion venting and deagration
protection.
HafcoVac Vacuums have undergone a comprehensive
evaluation by Technology International, a U.K. based
technology group dedicated to providing specialist,
regulatory compliance and approvals support worldwide.
Technology International has been appointed by the
UK Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) as
a Notied Body for the European EMC Directive, Low
Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and the Radio &
Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE).
The term ATEX is used for the European Union's (EU) 94/9/
EC directive addressing equipment and instrumentation
intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The
directive was purposed to help trade within the EU through
alignment of laws governing the member states and went
into effect on July 1, 2003. ATEX covers a broad array
of safety equipment and instrumentation - including gas
detectors.
OSHA's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
(NRTL) Program
The National Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)
ensures that products made by private companies meet the
requirements of both the construction and general industry
OSHA electrical standards. After a product is tested and
certied, the manufacturer is authorized to apply a registered
certication mark on the product. HafcoVac displays the
ATEX Certication label on our Certied Vacuums which
shows compliance with the requirements of the appropriate
product safety standards it meets.
UNPACKING
HafcoVac vacuum heads are shipped fully assembled and
ready to use. If you ordered a vacuum head with a tool kit,
or individual tools or hoses, they are generally included in
the same box, so please check carefully to avoid discarding
them with the packaging. If you ordered a liquid shut off
assembly (HV-7031), it is installed inside the standard
lter for shipping purposes, though it is advised that you
use only the liquid shut off or the lter at any given time,
depending upon your application.
Complete units ship fully assembled, with the exception
of the caster base (dolly). See the subsequent section for
assembly instructions.
National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA)
Requirements for managing
combustible dust across
industries are set by the
National Fire Protection
Association. These
standards apply to all
facilities and operations that
contend with combustible dust within their
environments and set safety measures for the
management of processes and dust types.
NFPA 652
Standard on the Fundamentals of
Combustible Dust
Applies to all facilities and operations that
deal with combustible dust. It requires facility
operators to conduct a dust hazard analysis to
identify threats, create a plan to manage re
and explosion dangers and provide training
for workers.
NFPA 654
Standard for the Prevention of Fire and
Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing,
Processing and Handling of Combustible
Particulate Solids
An all-encompassing standard on how
to design a safe dust collection system.
Depending on the nature and severity of
the hazard, it will guide you more specic
standards for explosion venting and
deagration protection.
NFPA 484
Standard for Combustible Metals
Covers all metals and alloys in a form that is
capable of combustion or explosion. It also
applies to processing or nishing operations
that produce combustible metal powder or
dust such as machining, sawing, grinding,
bufng and polishing.
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CERTIFICATION
After removing your unit from the shipping
box, check for parts that may have been
placed inside the vertical pieces of
cardboard in the box corners.

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AIR SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
A general guide to choosing a HafcoVac Vacuum is by determing the
available airow (CFM). Using this simple formula it is easy to see what
your facility has available to select the right vacuum.
AIR SUPPLY / COMPRESSOR REQUIREMENTS
Follow the guidelines below to ensure that your unit will perform up to specications. The
recommended PSI for HafcoVac vacuums is between 80 to 120 PSI.
COMPRESSOR REQUIREMENT (AIRFLOW)
AIR
REQUIREMENTS MODEL NUMBER SUCTION GENERATED
(SCFM)
HOSE
LENGTH
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H20
LIFT
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Hg
(inches) AVAILABLE OPTIONS/INFO
18 CFM HV-30-1520* 40 12' 160" 12"
48 CFM HV-30-1560*
HV-55-1560* 110 25' 204" 15" Overhead Tool Kit
85 CFM
HV-30-1510*
HV-30-2010*
HV-55-1510*
HV-55-2010*
140 50' 231" 17" Ideal for Overhead
Cleaning
170 CFM
HV-30-15185
HV-30-20185
HV-55-15185
HV-55-20185
280 100' 231" 17"
Long Range,
High Volume,
Dense Material
u1.5"diameter/25' length hose supplied for models ending in 1510 and 1560.
u2"diameter/15' length hose supplied for models ending 2010.
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All hoses and fittings from the compressor to the vacuum must be a minimum of ½” inner diameter.
HafcoVacs are sold with a ¾" Chicago fitting. Alternatively, if you wish to use your own connection
you can use a Quick Disconnect connection.
u¾”hose is recommended. Be sure to verify the inner diameter of the hose, not just the outer.
*All units available as Standard, Anti-Static, or ATEX Certified.
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To operate the vacuum, you must connect the airline between the vacuum and your
air supply. The Chicago, or Universal ttings connect and disconnect by pushing in
and twisting. Be sure to connect them securely by twisting them until they stop and
the safety clip pins are aligned. Use the supplied safety clips at all times.
If your application does not require full suction, simply open the ball valve to the
vacuum head only partially. Lower airow results in a correspondingly lower suction,
but with less of a demand on your compressed air.
When picking up liquids, uninstall the lter by removing the retaining springs and
separate the head and the lter. Use of a Liquid Shut-Off Valve (HV-7031) is highly
recommended when picking up liquids to prevent overow and possible damage to the exhaust silencer.
The liquid shut-off valve installs using the same retaining springs as those used for the lter.
Note: When using the vacuum to pick up combustible liquids or
material, be sure to use a properly equipped “EX” Anti-Static unit,
which will protect you from static electricity buildup. If your vacuum
is not Anti-Static equipped a kit is available to purchase and install
easily.
AlloperatorsofHafcoVacAnti-StaticVacuumsshouldbe
trainedandfullyunderstandthetopicsdiscussedinthis
section.Failuretoinspecttheintegrityofsafeguards,
circumventingsafeguardsystemsorsubstitutionswith
componentsfromothersystemscouldleadtopotentially
dangeroussituations.Propertrainingwillleadtothesafe
operationofthevacuum.
Tosafelydisconnectanairsupplyline,itmustrstbe
depressurized.Turntheairsupplyoffatthenearest
supplyvalve,thenopenthevalveonthevacuumto
releaseresidualpressurebeforedisconnection.
Shouldyouneedtopickupcombustiblematerials,or
ifyouoperateaunitinahazardousenvironment,you
shouldonlyuseaproperlyequippedAnti-Staticmodel,
designatedwithan“X”or“EX”modelnumbersufx.

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STAINLESS STEEL & CERTIFIED VACUUMS
HafcoVac Certied Explosion-Proof Stainless Steel Industrial Vacuums are the perfect solution for
demanding environments. Using naturally strong stainless steel drums mean they are highly resistant to
water, acids, alkaline solutions and chlorine resulting in a long-life and a lower cost of ownership. They
are excellent for use with high temperatures and are also re resistant.
HOUSEKEEPING COMPLIANCE MADE SIMPLE.
Ready to work on the biggest clean-up jobs right from the box, all you supply is the air. HafcoVac units
are designed and factory assembled with a number of features to ensure static electricity is safely
dissipated. Static electricity can pose a risk if allowed to build up and be unintentionally discharged
when the vacuum is used in hazardous environments or with combustible substances.
Static electricity should be continuously dissipated by ensuring the unit is properly grounded, and that
all components of the vacuum maintain their electrical bonding.
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FILTER MAINTENANCE / GROUNDING
FILTER MAINTENANCE
HafcoVac recommends checking the lter of your unit frequently to ensure operational consistency and
efciency. The types of material being recovered will establish how frequently you need to change the
lter and/or lter bags. A noticeable drop in performance is usually due to a full or clogged lter bag
and/or lter. By performing this routine you will extend the life of your lters.
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Lift the lid and remove the bag
to check.
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Loosen and remove bolt and nut
from the S’HUSH Silencer and
store in a safe place.
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Loosen and remove bolt and nut
from the S’HUSH Silencer and
store in a safe place.
*Depending on the type of dust and/or debris being recovered you may be able to simply shake out the lter bag and reuse.
GROUNDING
HafcoVac units offer multiple options for grounding, depending upon the environment you will be using
your vacuum in. You must be certain that one or more path to ground is present any time the vacuum
is in operation. It is highly recommended that you verify any assumptions made about the presence of
electrical ground in your facility.
uAir Supply Grounding
HafcoVac anti-static vacuums are supplied with electrically conductive air supply lines. Most air supply
systems utilize steel black pipe for delivery, which is typically grounded. Grounding the vacuum may be
achieved by correcting the conductive hose to a grounded air supply system. However, if your air supply
system uses PVC pipes or rubber hoses, or if you extend your air supply hose with a non conductive
hose, grounding through your air supply may not be a viable option.
HafcoVac ships static conductive air supply lines with an extra length of wire that protrudes where the
hose meets the coupler at each end. It is not necessary to connect this wire to anything for the hose
and couplers to be conductive. However, the wire should be left to serve as a conrmation that it is a
conductive supply line, so as to not confuse it with non conductive lines which you may also have in your
facility. Never extend a conductive supply line with a non conductive supply line, as the path to ground
through your air supply system will break. Additionally, the wire can serve as an extra grounding option
should you have any doubts about grounding through your air supply system.
Foryoursafety,extendorreplacetheairsupplylineonly
withaconductiveairsupplyline.

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uOperating Surface Grounding
The drum dolly (or vacuum drum without dolly) sitting on a grounded surface is generally a suitable
ground for the purpose of dissipating static electricity. Not all surfaces, however, are grounded.
Unpainted concrete slabs typically provide good ground conductivity, particularly if your facility was
constructed to code requiring Concrete Encased Electrode
or grounding.
Many surfaces aren’t suitable to make assumptions about presence of a good ground, such as painted
concrete, carpet, rubber mats, dirt, on a vehicle, etc.
uWire/Jumper Grounding
If you have any doubt about the presence of ground through either the air supply line or the operating
surface, it is highly recommended that you use a grounding wire and clamp. HafcoVac provides a wire
with clamp for this purpose, although you can employ other solutions should the provided cable and
clamps not be suitable in length or for the surface you are trying to ground the vacuum to.
To use the provided clamps (or your own solution) attach the end of the cable with the wire connector
to the post on the vacuum, located near the inlet. The green grounding sticker (pictured below)
designates the grounding point of the vacuum. If you use an alternate grounding solution, ensure you
are not clamping to a painted surface, as the paint will act as an insulator of static buildup, rather than a
conductor. Connect the other end of the wire to a reliable ground. Examples could include a grounding
post, metal electrical conduits or junction boxes, unpainted building structural components, etc. If you
have any doubts, it is recommended that you contact an electrician to provide you a veried ground
connection to use.
uBonding
Each component of the HafcoVac Anti-Static vacuum unit is bonded to ensure that no component
of the system is isolated from ground. The operator should verify, prior to each use the following
bonding points:
The copper band pictured is essential to
bond the vacuum hose to the head
The braided cable must be intact to ensure
bonding of the head to the drum
You should also inspect the drum rim at top and bottom where it has been ground free of paint,
exposing bare metal. If the rim has rusted, been coated with paint or otherwise fouled, the contact
between the vacuum head and drum or the drum and dolly may be broken.
Ifyouareusingyourowndrum,ensurepropergrounding
directlyfromthevacuumhead.
You should use only metal tools, do not use plastic. If you extend any supply line or vacuum hose, be
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TROUBLESHOOTING/ WARRANTY
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your vacuum doesn’t perform as expected, verify the following items:
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Clean or replace lter Compressed air can be used to clean lter media. When ordering replacement
lters, be sure to differentiate between standard (HV-7037) and HEPA (HV-7063) models. HEPA lters
will capture smaller particles, but also require more frequent cleaning / replacement.
u If installed, wash outer lter bag The use of a lter bag is highly recommended, particularly with
HEPA lters to extend the life of the lter element. Do not use lter bag if wet.
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Be sure air supply is adequate Fittings with an inner diameter of less than 3/4” will restrict air supply.
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Check for obstructions Vacuum hose and elbow on vacuum head should be free of obstruction.
u Vacuum head must make a good seal with the drum Lip of drum should have no dents, and
the drum should have no punctures. Check and replace gasket on bottom of vacuum head if needed
(HV-30-11 or HV-55-11).
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Check and replace gaskets under the venturi (HV-7028) and the elbow (HV-7054) on the top of
the vacuum head.
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CFM must be supplied to vacuum installed – HEPA Certied for .03 Micron
LIFETIME WARRANTY
HafcoVac takes pride in it's product and values their customers. As such,HafcoVac offers a
Lifetime Warranty to all original end-users of our products. This warranty applies to defects
in material and workmanship when the product fails under normal conditions. Damage caused
by conditions including, but not limited to the following are expressly excluded: modication
to any component or assembly, solvents, corrosives, or harsh environmental conditions. Also
excluded are all components considered consumables, such as gaskets, lters or exhaust
silencers.
This warranty expressly excludes all claims of consequential or incidental damages which may
arise as a result of product use or failure.
Consumable products including Filters, Filter Bags, Hoses, and Attachments, are excluded
from the Lifetime Warranty.
PRICING
For current pricing information please download our printable Price List from our web site:
hafcovac.com/price-list.pdf

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CERTIFIC OF CONFORMITY
CONFORMING APPARATUS
ATEXDirective2014/34/EU
SAFETY TECHNICAL FILE REFERENCE
ATFHV-552010X(ATEXEXSeries)
SAFETY STANDARDS:
II2D cT6 X
Equivalent to National Fire Protection Association 70: NEC Rating:
ClassI Division1* GroupsA,B,C,DT6
ClassII Division1* GroupsE,F,GT6
ClassIII Division1*
CertiedforuseinaDivision1hazardouslocation,canbeusedinaDivision2
hazardouslocation,providingitisinthesameClassandGroup.
SAFETY STANDARDS & OTHER REFERENCES
EN 1127-1 Explosive Atmospheres – Explosion prevention and protection – Part 1: Basic concepts and methodology
EN 13463-1 Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres – Part 1: Basic methods and requirements
EN 13463-5 Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres – Part 5: Protection by constructional safety ‘c’
PROVISIONS WITH WHICH CONFORMITY IS DECLARED
EssentialHealth&SafetyRequirementsofAnnexIoftheMachineryDirective
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND RESPONSIBLE PERSON
BasilFornaci
WeherebycertifythattheapparatusidentiedaboveconformstotherequirementsofCouncilDirective
2014/30/EUontheapproximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoElectromagnetic
Compatibility;andtotheprovisionsoftheCouncilDirectiveontheapproximationofthelawsofthe
MemberStatesrelatingtoSafetyofMachinery.
Signed:
MANUFACTURER
301GreenwoodAvenue
MidlandPark,NJ07432
[email protected]
P:(201)778-0200
F:(201)447-1065
TheNationallyRecognizedTestingLab(NRTL)testedandapprovedtheHafcoVacforuseinhazardous
environmentsbaseduponit'sintrinsicallysafeconstruction.TheHafcoVacoperatesoncompressedaireliminating
anyelectricalpowernecessity.It'sintrinsicsafetyqualiesitforNRTLapprovalasitposeszeroelectricalrisk.The
vacuumsarealsoOSHAcompliantwithournoisereducingS'HushSilencerandJackToolOrganizerwhichmeets
alltripandfallstandards.ItisNFPAcompliantandATEXcertiedaswell.
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
SAFE SIMPLE CERTIFIED
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INSTALLATION
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Loosen and remove bolt and nut from the
S’HUSH Silencer and store in a safe place. 2Loosen Anchor Screw and remove from Venturi head with 3/8” wrench. Slide S’HUSH
onto the head.
3Align center threaded bolt opening with
threads on the venturi head. 4Insert bolt and hand tighten.
5Insert bolt on right and loosely tighten with
included allen wrench. 6Insert bolt on right side and loosely tighten with included allen wrench. Tighten all 3
anchor bolts.
SILENCER
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JACK TOOL HOLDER INSTALLATION
1Loosen THE JACK’s main bolt. 2Place The JACK lightly on top of the drum.
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Position THE JACK sliding it down to just
above the rst rib of the drum. Thread the
main bolt and hand-tighten using the
included washer and nut.
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Attach the hooks for the vacuum hose
and airline.
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Keeping THE JACK in position, tighten the
main bolt. 6
Adjust both bolts making sure not to over-
tighten and damage the drum.
TOOL HOLDER
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FILTER BUNDLES
SAVE ON HAFCOVAC FILTER BUNDLES
STANDARD FILTER BUNDLE HV-7037-B
6-pack StandardFilters HV-7037-6
6-pack FilterBags HV-7038-6
2 FoamSilencers HV-7033
6 Springs,Setof3 HV-7039
HEPA FILTER BUNDLE HV-7063-B
3-pack HEPAFilters HV-7063-3
6-pack FilterBags HV-7038-6
2 FoamSilencers HV-7033
6 Springs,Setof3 HV-7039
HEPA PREMIUM FILTER BUNDLE HV-7063-BX
3-pack HEPAFilters HV-7063-3
3-pack PremiumSyntheticFilterBags
FilterBags HV-7038-X-3
2 FoamSilencers HV-7033
6 Springs,Setof3 HV-7039

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TheHafcoVachasoptionsthatwillcertainlyenhancetheuseof
theVacuumatyourfacility.TheOverheadExtensionKitisideal
forcleaningpipesandbeamskeepingyourfacilitycompliant.
OVERHEAD ATTACHMENT KIT
forBeamsandPipes
OurJACKToolHolderistheultimate
organizerforeveryHafcoVac.Easilyhang
airlineandvacuumhosesontheRACK
andprotectthemwhenonthemove.
Attachmentswillalwaysbeathand
andstoredquicklyandeasilywiththe
assortmentofquickreleaseclips.Two
sturdyweldedhandlestoeasilypushor
pullyourvacuumtoeachlocation.
KEEP YOUR FACILITY COMPLIANT WITH THE NEW JACK TOOL HOLDER
TOOL HOLDER

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301 Greenwood Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432 nwww.hafcovac.com n201.447.0433
GroundedSteelWheelCasterBase
FloorToolandWand
StaticConductiveAirHose
Grounded55/30GallonSteelContainer
CertiedAnti-StaticHose
25’GroundingCable
Powerful Venturi
Availablein18 CFM, 48 CFM
85 CFM, and 185 CFM @ 91dB
II2 D cT6 X
Equivalent to National Fire Protection Association 70: NEC Rating:
Class I Division 1* Groups A, B, C, D T6
Class II Division 1* Groups E, F, G T6
Class III Division 1*
Certified for use in a Division 1 hazardous location, can be used in a Division 2
hazardous location, providing it is in the same Class and Group