HAKO Cleanserv VL1-15 User manual

Instruction manual
Cleanserv VL1-15 / VL1-30 (7142.00 / 7143.00)

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Introduction
Preface
Dear Customer,
We are certain that the excellent
qualities of the machine will justify the
faith you have shown in us through your
purchase.
Please read the Chapter "Safety
Information" prior to starting the
machine to ensure it is operated and
used safely.
Your safety, and that of others,
basically lies in your ability to control
and operate the machine. Before using
the equipment for the first time, read
this original manual thoroughly, act
according to the information contained
and keep it in a safe place for future
reference or subsequent owners.
The operating manual contains all the
important information you need to
operate, maintain and service the
machine. Throughout this operating
manual, sections which concern safety
are indicated by corresponding warning
symbols.
Should you have any questions in
respect of the machine or operating
manual, your authorized Hako dealer is
available to provide help at any time.
We would like to emphasize that no
legal claims can be asserted in respect
of any work described in this manual.
Please note that only original spare
parts should be used for any necessary
maintenance and repair work. Only
original spare parts can guarantee long,
reliable equipment operation. We
reserve the right to make technical
improvements.
Valid from: April 2014
Hako GmbH
Hamburger Straße 209-239
23843 Bad Oldesloe
Telephone: [phone]
Intended use
The Cleanserv VL1-15 / VL1-30,
including the accessories described
here, are vacuum cleaners for dry and
wet cleaning, picking up liquids and
dust. It can be used. in hotels, schools,
hospitals, industrial plants, shops,
offices and rented properties and
complies with the requirements for
industrial and commercial use.
Any use beyond this is regarded as
improper use. The manufacturer is not
considered liable for any damage
resulting from improper use; the user is
solely responsible for all the risks.
Intended use also includes maintaining
and observing the operating,
maintenance and repair conditions
prescribed by the manufacturer.
The Cleanserv VL1-15 / VL1-30 may
only be operated, serviced and repaired
by personnel who are familiar with the
work involved and are aware of the
risks.
The applicable accident prevention
laws must be observed and any
generally accepted health and safety
directives must be maintained.
Based on the conception, design and
construction of the model introduced
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onto the market by us, the machine
complies with the applicable basic
safety and health requirements
stipulated in the EC Directive (refer to
Declaration of Conformity). This
declaration is no longer considered
valid in the event of modifications to the
machine not authorized by us. The
manufacturer is not deemed liable for
any damage resulting from
unauthorized modifications to the
machine.
Information on the warranty
The terms defined in the purchase
agreement apply. There are no rights to
claims for compensation under the
terms of warranty when the damage is
a result of failure to observe the
stipulations concerning service and
maintenance. Maintenance work must
be performed by authorized Hako
service centers and confirmed in the
“Maintenance Report” which serves as
a warranty logbook. 
The following are excluded from the
terms of warranty: wear and tear
through overuse, defective fuses,
improper handling and use or
unauthorized modifications. Claims
under the terms of warranty are also
annulled when damage occurs to the
vehicle resulting from the use of parts or
accessories not explicitly approved by
us or from failure to observe
maintenance regulations.
Acceptance of the equipment
Inspect the equipment immediately on
delivery for signs of transport damage.
Replacements for transport damage will
be made when confirmation is provided
immediately by the transporting compa-
ny with regard to the damage and send
the damage report to us together with
the consignment note.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Information on the warranty . . 3
Acceptance of the equipment. 3
1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Safety and warning symbols . 5
1.2 General information . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Operating information. . . . . . . 6
1.4 Maintenance information . . . . 8
1.5 Particular risks . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6 Environmental protection . . . . 9
1.7 Behavior following faults or
accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.8 Disposing of the machine. . . . 9
1.9 Labels on the machine . . . . . 10
2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Cleanserv VL1-15 . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 Cleanserv VL1-30 . . . . . . . . 12
2.3 Dry Suction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4 Wet Suction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1 Electrical System
Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4 Maintenance and 
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.1 Daily Maintenance . . . . . . . . 16
4.2 Weekly Maintenance . . . . . . 16
4.3 Annual Check. . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 17
5 Optional Accessories . . . . 18
5.1 Filter Cartridge (99720700) for 
Dry Cleaning
Cleanserv VL1-15 / VL1-30 . 19
5.2 Filter Cartridge (99721400) 
for Dry Cleaning
Cleanserv VL1-15 . . . . . . . . 21
5.3 Filter Cartridge (99721900) 
for Dry Cleaning 
Cleanserv VL1-30 . . . . . . . . 22
5.4 Carpet Nozzle 99720800
for Cleanserv VL1-30 . . . . . . 22
EC-Declaration of
Conformity ...........................23

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Safety Information
1 Safety Information
1.1 Safety and warning symbols
All sections related to personal safety,
safety of the machine and
environmental protection are assigned
the following symbols throughout the
operating manual:
Symbol Damage to ... Definition
Read operating manual persons
or property
Safety information to prevent hazardous situations
caused by a failure to follow instructions or prescribed
working procedures accurately or at all.
Safety information persons
or property
Safety information to prevent hazardous situations
caused by a failure to follow instructions or prescribed
working procedures accurately or at all.
Note the machine Important information on handling the device to
maintain its functioning ability.
Risk to environment the environment Risks to the environment through using substances
which represent a risk to health and the environment.

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Safety Information
1.2 General information
• In addition to the information provid-
ed in this operating manual, all the
legally applicable health and safety
provisions must be observed.
• Before starting up the machine for
the first time, read the operating
manual supplied with it thoroughly as
well as any separate manuals pro-
vided with additional or attachment
devices and observe all the informa-
tion during work.
• The Cleanserv VL1-15 / VL1-30 may
only be operated, serviced and re-
paired by persons who have re-
ceived the necessary training from
Hako personnel or personnel author-
ized by Hako.
• The appliance is not to be used by
children or persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabili-
ties, or lack of experience and knowl-
edge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction.
• Particular attention should be paid to
the information regarding safety.
Technical expertise is the key to pre-
venting errors when operating the
equipment and ensuring trouble-free
operation.
• The operating manual must always
be kept at the operating location of
the machine and, as a result, should
kept in a safe place on the machine.
• If the equipment is sold or rented out,
these documents should be trans-
ferred to the new owner/operator.
The transfer should be confirmed!
• For reasons of safety, always use
original spare parts.
• Keep children away from the ma-
chine.
1.3 Operating information
• ATTENTION – this machine is only
intended for use indoors.
• This appliance is suitable for com-
mercial use, for example in hotels,
schools, hospitals, factories, shops,
offices and rental businesses.
• Check the machine in respect of its
perfect condition and operational
safety each time before starting it up.
Faults and defects, particularly in re-
spect of the electrical system, must
be cleared up immediately!
• Never complete any modifications to
the machine. Any form of manipula-
tion can have fatal consequences
and, in all cases, annuls all rights to
claims under the terms of warranty.
• Before starting work, the operator
must be fully familiar with all adjust-
ment, operating and control ele-
ments and accessories as well as
their respective function! It is too late
to do this when the machine is actu-
ally in operation! Only start work af-
ter you have followed the
instructions in this manual and can
operate the machine safely.
• Any use of the machine which devi-
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Safety Information
ating manual represents a risk and
must be avoided.
• The warning labels attached to the
Cleanserv VL1-15 / VL1-30 provide im-
portant information concerning safe
operation.
• The machine may only be used for
cleaning those surfaces which have
been approved for it by the contrac-
tor or person appointed by him.
• It is forbidden to use the machine in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
• It is forbidden to use the machine in
electrostatically protected areas.
•CAUTION – This appliance is not
suitable for picking up hazardous
dust.
• The Cleanserv VL1-15 / VL1-30 is not
designed for clearing hazardous,
combustible or explosive fluids or
substances, e.g. cigarettes, fireplace
ashes, etc.
• Do not vacuum up any items or sub-
stances which could damage the fil-
ter components, e.g. glass splinters,
metallic cuttings, etc.
•Do not vacuum up any unknown
substances or fluids whose proper-
ties you do not know.
• WARNING – Only use the brushes
provided with the appliance or those
specified in the instruction manual.
The use of other brushes may impair
safety. This also applies to the op-
tional accessories described in the
operating manual.
• When using an electrical extension
cable, ensure that it is compatible
with the machine's power cable and
performance data and is in perfect
condition. If in doubt, contact your
authorized Hako service center or a
suitably qualified electrician.
• If smoke, foam or liquid escapes
from the machine, switch it off imme-
diately and disconnect the power
plug.
• Floor cleaning machines may only
be operated by appropriate persons
who have been trained in respect of
their operation, have proved their ca-
pability to operate them to the con-
tractor or their representative and
have been explicitly charged to use
the machine.
• When using the machine, it is essen-
tial to pay attention to third parties,
especially children.
• Never leave the Cleanserv VL1-15 /
VL1-30 unattended when it is switched
on. Always switch the machine off
and disconnect the power plug from
the power socket.
• Do not pull or transport the machine
using the power cable.
• Do not make any changes to the
machine. Any modifications made
can damage the machine and
therefore void the warranty.
• Transport the machine in the original
packing, if possible.
• If you are not operating the machine,
store it out of reach of children.
• Children being supervised not to
play with the appliance.
• If you are not going to use the ma-
chine for some time, store it in a
clean, dry location. Do not use the
machine outdoors or expose it to the
weather.

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Safety Information
1.4 Maintenance information
Proper maintenance of the brush vacu-
um cleaner is a major aspect in prevent-
ing accidents.
• The maintenance work and mainte-
nance intervals prescribed in the op-
erating manual must be adhered to.
• Clean the float and inspect it
regularly for sings of damage.
replace it when needed.
• Operating personnel must complete
the necessary daily and weekly
maintenance work. All other mainte-
nance work must be completed at
your nearest Hako service center.
• Before completing any cleaning and
maintenance work or replacing
parts, switch the machine off and
disconnect the power plug from the
power socket. This applies particu-
larly with regard to work on the elec-
trical system!
• Suitable tools must be used for
cleaning and maintenance work.
• The warning labels attached to the
equipment provide important infor-
mation concerning safe operation.
Illegible or missing labels must be re-
placed by new ones.
• Spare parts must comply with the
minimum technical requirements
stipulated by the manufacturer! This
is ensured by the use of original
spare parts.
• It is not permitted to clean the ma-
chine with a pressure washer or
steam blaster.
• It is not permitted to use aggressive
and corrosive cleaning agents.
• Where necessary, the Cleanserv VL
1-15 / VL1-30 must be subjected to an
annual electrical safety test by an
authorized expert in accordance with
the accident prevention regulations.
The results of the test must be docu-
mented in writing and kept at least
until the next test.
• Observe legal regulations and local
directives.
1.5 Particular risks
• The following applies for fault loca-
tion and fault clearance: Switch the
machine off immediately and discon-
nect the power plug from the power
socket!
• Clear faults immediately.
• Always disconnect the power plug
when working on the electrical sys-
tem.
• Work on the electrical equipment
may only be carried out by electri-
cians who have received the neces-
sary training and in accordance with
the electrical engineering regula-
tions.
• The machine's electrical equipment
must be inspected/checked at regu-
lar intervals. Defects, such as loose
connections and cable damage,
must be rectified immediately.
• The appliance is to be disconnected
from its power source during clean-
ing or maintenance.
• Only use original fuses with the pre-
scribed amperage.
• Regularly examine the supply cord
for damage. If damaged, replace the
cord, specified, before further use.
• The damaged power cable must be

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Safety Information
replaced at an authorized Hako serv-
ice center or by an appropriately
qualified electrician.
1.6 Environmental protection
• A certain factual expertise is re-
quired in order to use substances
which could represent a risk to
health and the environment.
• Observe the applicable laws and lo-
cal regulations when disposing of the
vacuumed waste.
•Clean the dust filter outdoors and
wear personal protective equipment
when doing so! Do not inhale the
dust.
• Dispose of the dust according to the
applicable environmental laws!
1.7 Behavior following faults or
accidents
• Switch the machine off immediately
and disconnect the power plug if an
abnormal situation, risk, accident or
functional fault arises or if it can no
longer be used safely during
operation.
• Inform colleagues, superiors,
emergency services or others
according to the type of fault.
• If necessary, take precautionary
measures to prevent third parties
switching the machine on
unintentionally.
• Prevent any hazardous situations
developing by informing yourself of
the type and special aspects of the
substances to be vacuumed up prior
to actually starting work.
1.8 Disposing of the machine
• Cut off the power cable to render the
machine inoperable. It must not
represent a potential source of
danger for children.
• Dispose of the device according to
the applicable local regulations.
• For further information on handling
and recycling, please contact your
authorized Hako dealer where you
purchased the machine.

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Safety Information
1.9 Labels on the machine
The following safety and warning labels
are attached to the machine where
easily legible.
Missing or illegible labels must
be replaced immediately.
Company logo
Rating plate
Read the manual Safety Advice

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Operation
2 Operation
2.1 Cleanserv VL1-15
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1 Vacuum Head
2 Power Switch
3Locking Device
4 Tank with Trolley
5 Hose Connector
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1 Wet suction Nozzle
2 Handle
3 Upholstery Nozzle
4 Brush Nozzle
5 Suction Tube
6 Combination Nozzle
7 Flat Lance
8 Suction Hose
1
2
3
4
5
3
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3
4
5
6
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Operation
2.2 Cleanserv VL1-30
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1 Vacuum Head
2 Power Switch
3 Locking Device
4 Hose Connector
5 Tank with Trolley
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1 Wet Suction Nozzle
2 Hard Floor Nozzle
3 Carpet Nozzle (Optional)
4 Brush Nozzle
5 Suction Tube
6 Handle
7 Flat Lance
8 Adaptor
9 Suction Hose
1
2
3
4
5
3
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4
5
6
7
9
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Operation
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2.3 Dry Suction
• Loosen the locking device on the
tank and remove the vacuum head
from the top.
• Clean and dry the tank, hose and ac-
cessories as necessary.
• Replace the filter cartridge as shown
on the tank edge.
• Put the vacuum head back onto the
tank with the filter and lock the lock-
ing device.
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• Plug the vacuum hose and the han-
dle with the required accessories to
the hose connector on the tank until
the hose end snaps in.
• Connect the power cord to a circuit
breaker with Type L or with a 16A-
safe protected socket.
• The machine is now operational.
• For dry vacuuming, turn the units
power switch on.
2.4 Wet Suction
• Loosen the locking device on the
tank and remove the vacuum head
from the top.
• Remove the filter cartridge from the
tank.
• Clean the tank, hose and accesso-
ries as necessary.
• Put the vacuum head back onto the
tank with the filter and lock the lock-
ing device.
• Plug the vacuum hose and the han-
dle with the required accessories to
the hose connector on the tank until
the hose end snaps in.
• Connect the power cord to a circuit
breaker with Type L or with a 16A-
safe protected socket.
• The machine is now operational.
• For dry vacuuming, turn the units
power switch on.
The float in the vacuum hous-
ing interrupts the airflow when
the tank is full.
• Empty the tank.

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Technical data
3 Technical data
Cleanserv
VL1-15 VL1-30
Application wet/dry nass/trocken
Capacity l 16 27
Supply voltage V/Hz 220-240/50-60 220-240/50-60
Power W 1100 1100
Suction mbar 233.4 233,4
Air flow capacity l/sec 56 56
Bypass motor yes yes
Total height mm 510 640
Width mm 380 380
Depth mm 385 385
Standart weight kg 13 12
Power cable, length m 12 12
Standard accessories NV/mm Ø 36 Ø 38
Sound emission:
The sound power level (LWAd) measured
according to EN 60335-2-69 with normal use
is <71,2 dB (A)
IPX4
Water resistant
design Protection class II

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Technical data
3.1 Electrical System
Diagram
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Maintenance and Service
4 Maintenance and 
Service
General information
It is essential to pay attention
to the information in Chapter
"Safety Information" before
completing any service or
maintenance work!
By adhering to the maintenance work
recommended by us, you can be sure
that the vehicle is always ready to be
put into operation.
Maintenance and repair work neces-
sary on a daily and weekly basis can be
carried out by a specially trained opera-
tor, all other Hako system maintenance
may only be completed by personnel
who are correspondingly qualified and
trained. Please contact your nearest
Hako service center or 
authorized Hako dealer. Failure to ob-
serve this annuls any rights to claims
under the terms of guarantee in respect
of resulting damage or consequential
damage.
Always specify the serial number in the
case of inquiries and spare parts or-
ders, refer to Section 1.7 - Rating plate.
4.1 Daily Maintenance
• Check the power cord, controls and
accessories for tightness and dam-
age.
• Remove and clean the filter cartridge
from the container after dry vacuum-
ing.
4.2 Weekly Maintenance
• Clean the outside of the vacuum
housing and the tank with a damp
cloth. If necessary, use a mild deter-
gent.
Do not use any harsh detergents or
cleaning agents
• Check the float and its guide and
clean under suction fan. Check for
free movement and damage.
• Clean and rinse the hose and acces-
soires, remove debris and dirt.
• Check the wheels for damage and
easy movement.
4.3 Annual Check
• Electrical safety review in accord-
ance with safety regulations.

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Maintenance and Service
4.4 Troubleshooting
* If the main fuse goes out repeatedly
have the device checked by an author-
ized Hako service.
Malfunction Cause Solution
Device doesn‘t switch on
Power turns off during use
No Electricity
Overload protection activated
Check the main fuse*
Plug and socked
Check machine, clean if necessary
Call authorized service center
Suction reduced Filter, hose connection,
hose or suction tube
dirty or leaking
Check and clean
Sudden loss of suction during fluid
intake
Tank is full Switch off and empty tanks

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Optional Accessories
5 Optional Accessories
Dry Suction with Cleanserv VL1-15 and Cleanserv VL1-30
Recommended Combinations:
Filter Insert
(Included)
Filter Cartridge
(Optional)
Paper Filter Bag
(Optional)
Filter Insert X X
Filter Cartridge X X
Paper Filter Bag X X

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Optional Accessories
5.1 Filter Cartridge (99720700) for 
Dry Cleaning
Cleanserv VL1-15 / VL1-30
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The filter cartridge is assembled with
the seal and the cover (included) as
shown.
The filter cartridge can not be
used together with the stand-
ard filter insert.
Mounting:
• Remove the vacuum housing from
the tank.
• Take the existing filter from the tank
• Remove the float housing by a
slight right turn (clockwise) from the
vacuum housing, if necessary
loosen the screws a bit.
• Pay attention to the installation
position of the float.
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• Clean the surface on the float hous-
ing if necessary.
• Pull off the protective seal and glue
the seal as shown.
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Optional Accessories
• Install the float and the float hous-
ing by slightly turning it clockwise.
In addition, if necessary, loosen the
three screws slightly
• Put the filter cartridge as shown on
the float housing and fasten with
the supplied cover by turning clock-
wise.
• Put the vacuum housing back on
the tank and look.
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