ICS TSS 15 User manual

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TSS 15/55
Hi-Lift Vacuum
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYMBOLS & LABELS 4
SAFETY 5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6
SET-UP 7
OPERATION 8
MAINTENANCE 9
TROUBLESHOOTING 10

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SYMBOLS & LABELS
THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS & DEFINITIONS ARE FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL AND
ARE DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES.
A potentially hazardous situation exists which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A potentially hazardous situation exists which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage.
A potential situation exists which, if not avoided, may result in
product or property damage.
THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS & LABELS MAY BE FOUND IN THIS MANUAL OR ON THE SAW
Read the operator’s manual carefully and understand the
contents before you use this equipment.
Always use:
• Protective helmet
• Ear protection
• Protective glasses or full face protection
Wear hand protection
IMPORTANT
WARNING
CAUTION

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SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Always wear protective clothing, including hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, and
gloves.
• Avoid loose fitting clothing.
• Perform safety checks before starting each day.
• Always operate tool with solid footing and with both hands on cut-off saw.
• Remove or control slurry to prevent slippery conditions while cutting.
• Be sure there are no obstructions (plumbing, electrical conduit, air ducts) and no unnecessary
people present.
• Set up a well-marked safety zone with a roped boundary and clear signs.
• Provide adequate ventilation when working in an enclosed area. Breathing exhaust gases is
dangerous.
• To avoid electrical shock when operatng the TSS-15/55 outdoors or on wet surfaces the machine
must be properly grounded. The TSS-15/55 is equipped with an approved three conductor power
cord grounding plug to fit a nominal 120 volt circuit shown in figure X. No adaptor should be used
with this mcahine.

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Electrical Requirement 115v, 15 amp, 60Hz
Electrical Cord 25' of 3 wire, 16 guage
Motor 2 HP bypass
Vacuum Lift 105 inches of water
Air Flow 112 cfm
Height 34 inches (86 cm)
Width 17 inches (43 cm)
Depth 25 inches (63 cm)
Shipping Weight: TSS-15 55 lbs (24.9 kg)
Shippng Weight: TSS-55 41 lbs (18.6 kg)
Tank Capacity: TSS-15 15 gallons (57 l)
Noise Level 78 dB at 3 feet (1 m)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SET-UP
Tools Required:
• 3/8" Combination Wrench
• 9/16" Combination Wrench
• Philips Srew Driver
Float Installation:
• Install float and float cage to the motor head assembly with te weighted bolt facing away from
the vacuum head. Secure the float cage onto the motor head assembly with the bolt and nut
provided.
Handle Installation:
• Remove screws, washers and nuts from handle and slide handle through the tubes located
between the rear wheels. Replace the screws, washers and nuts.

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OPERATION
TSS OPERATION
• STEP 1 - The blue cloth filter bag must be used for both WET and DRY operation.
• STEP 2 - Place motor head on top of tank and secure with clamps on either side of the tank to
ensure that the head assembly seals.
• STEP 3 - Attach the swivel adaptor (white) to the end of the hose intake on the front of the TSS-
15/55
• STEP 4 - Check the drain plug on the bottom of the TSS-15/55 to make sure it is secure. If
drain plug is loose, turn clockwise to tighten.
• STEP 5 - The TSS-15/55 vacuums are equipped with overflow protection. When the tank is
full, the float will shut off airflow, and the suction will stop making to motor run at a much higher
RPM. When this happens immediately turn off the motor and empty the tank.
• STEP 6 - Always turn off the motor and unplug prior to empptying the tank. To empty, remove
the drain plug or motor head cover.
On/Off Switch (6)
Swivel Adaptor (3)
Drain Plug (4)
Motor Head (2)

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MAINTENANCE
TSS MAINTENANCE
• 1- Remove the motor head after every use (5 hours of operation) and thoroughly wash the blue
pleated filter bag and float assembly with water until the debris is removed.
• 2- Periodically remove the float assembly and inspect the tubular plastic screen located around
the float assembly to see if it is clogged with debris.
• 3- If the head assembly becomes flooded during operaton turn off the power immediately,
remove head assembly from tank and place it on the floor. Wash float assembly with water and
then turn on the power for 3 minutes to remove the liquid from the power unit.
• 4- If the TSS-15/55 performance decreases during operation, turn off power and remove head
and check intake elbow for blockage. If the intake is clear, check the hose for blockage or
damage.
• 5- Empty the TSS-15/55 aof any liquids and wash out after each use to prevent undesirable
oders and corrosion.
Concrete slurry is extremely tough on all products and vacuums are no exception. The biggest
isue you will run into comes from not cleaning out the unit after each use. Not only does concrete
slurry turn back into concrete as it dries out, but it can also be very corrosive.
Failure to clean out the vacuum leads to two major problems:
• 1- Inoperable vacuum shut off when the vacuum is full. The shut off system uses a float,
and as the vacuum container fills to capacity, the float device moves to close to the suction
hole, and therefor, the motor will still run, but not produce any suction. If the concrete slurry is
not cleaned off of the float, it will harden and build up to the point that the device will become
imoperable. When this happens te vacuum will continue to suck slurry until it overflows the
container and gets into the motor turbines. This leads to the second problem.
• 2- Inoperable motor. If slurry and concrete get into the tubines of the motor, they will cause the
motor to burn out prematurely, necessitating replacement.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
•SUCTION WEAKENS – Obstruction in hose or nozzle. Check nozzle, hose and connections for
obstructions and remove it if present.
•NO SUCTION - Internal float is seated against the intake of the motor. Remove motor head
assembly and loosen float
•AIR LEAK - Make sure all fittings are tight and that the motor head assembly is sealed properly
in the tank.
•MOTOR WON'T RUN - No power to vacuum or receptacle. Check that the cord is firmly plugged
into the wall receptacle and that all circuits are live.
Further questions?
Call 1-800-321-1240
or
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