MAHLE VCT Operating instructions

VCT
Ozone Generator
User and
Maintenance
Manual
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1. Contents 5
2. General instructions
2.1 General notes 7
2.2 General instructions 7
2.3 Manufacturer identification 9
2.4 Marking 9
3. Safety conditions
3.1 Definitions 10
3.2 Personal safety information 10
3.3 Important information on equipment safety 13
4. Layout of the manual
4.1 Use of the manual 16
4.2 Symbols 17
4.2.1Safety 17
5. Product description
5.1 Application 18
5.2 Scope of delivery 18
5.3 Unit description 18
5.4 Interface - control panel 19
5.5 Interface – smartphone/tablet –iOS or Android operating systems 21
Contents

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6 Technical features 24
7. Use
7.1 Preliminary checks before use 25
7.2 Equipment positioning 25
7.3 Preliminary operations before ozone procedure 26
7.4 Power supply 26
7.5 Setting and start of O3 ozone generation treatment 26
7.6 Sanitation report 27
8 Maintenance 28
9 Trouble-shooting 28
10 Disposal
10.1 Equipment disposal 31
10.2 Packaging disposal 31
11 Spare parts 31
2. General instructions
2.1
General notes
All rights reserved.
Total or partial copy of this manual is prohibited
under any form, either paper forms or electronic
forms.
It may be printed out solely for use by the user
and operators of the equipment to which it re-
fers.
MAHLE and the resources used for the drawing
up of this manual will not be held responsible for
the incorrect use of the manual while they guar-
antee that information in the manual have been
duly checked.
The product can be subject to changes and
improvements. MAHLE reserves the right to
change without notice the information contained
in the manual.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for
damage or injury to persons, animals and goods
in the following cases:
nDamage to the product caused by external
factors or to failure to comply with the laws
in force.
nChanges made to the product without ex-
plicit written authorization of the manufac-
turer.
nUse for purposes other than those de-
scribed in this manual.
2.2
General instructions
Ozone generators could undergo checks before
commissioning and periodical checks during
operation in compliance with rules and law pro-
visions in force in the Country where the tool is
used.
The operator is responsible for operating the de-
vice in conformity with local legislation.
The equipment has been designed to generate
ozone for disinfection/sanitation of vehicle interi-
ors or working and living indoor rooms.
The equipment is not a medical device.

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This O3 ozone generator is suitable for purifying
and neutralising odours for vehicle interiors/cab-
ins or working and living indoor rooms.
This equipment is intended solely for use by
professionals/operators properly trained on san-
itation and safety/health (if required, qualified in
conformity to relevant local regulations).
A careful reading of the present manual by the
owners, the users and the operators is required
for a correct and safe use of the equipment. The
user shall not be entitled to open the product
since maintenance operations are reserved to
MAHLE authorised service center
Unauthorized personnel must not have ac-
cess to the equipment.
The use of this equipment and the expo-
sition to ozone is not recommended for
persons with respiratory and lung problems,
asthma, heart disease and pregnant women,
elderly persons and adolescents.
The use of this equipment is intended in:
nIndoor use for sanitation of working and liv-
ing indoor rooms,
nOutdoor or workshops with air/exhaust ex-
tractors for sanitation of vehicles interiors/
cabins (with the equipment inside the ve-
hicle and not exposed to rain/humidity and
not during raining or storming).
It is absolutely forbidden to enter or stay
inside the rooms and vehicles during
ozone treatment and during the subse-
quent ventilation to reduce the levels of
ozone present (danger to the health of
people and animals).
2.3
Manufacturer identification
The equipment is manufactured by:
MAHLE Aftermarket Italy S.p.A.
Via Diesel, 10/A - 43122 Parma, (Italy)
Tel. [phone] – Fax [phone]
e-mail [email protected]
internet www.mahle-aftermarket.com
2.4
Marking
The equipment is manufactured in compliance
with the Community Directives being relevant
and applicable to its placing on the market. The
characteristic data of the equipment are indicat-
ed on nameplate of the equipment itself. The
equipment complies with the requirements of
Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU.

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(incorrect maintenance/use will compromise the
equipment’s safety). Before operating the equip-
ment for the first time, read these instructions
carefully. If any part of the instructions is unclear,
contact your reseller or MAHLE Aftermarket Italy.
nAny contact of the equipment with water or
fluids is forbidden. When using the equip-
ment, do not stay in the same room/vehicle
(due to discomfort and health hazards).
nIt is essential to prevent the ozone produced
by the equipment from escaping from the
vehicle/room in order to avoid serious risks
to the health of personnel working or pass-
ing near the device/vehicle/room.
nThis equipment (inside) belongs to high
voltage products, should be placed safely
and well ventilated.
nThe air flow shall not be blocked by foreign
bodies or metal inserts, in order to avoid
electric shock and reduce the product per-
formance.
nCompany in charge of equipment main-
tenance shall not modify any part of the
equipment or its mechanical and electronic
performance.
nThe machine power supply wiring must
be conducted in accordance with national
wiring rules, and the power supply cord to
external reliable grounding wire connection
(if the 110-230 VAC power accessory is
used).
Workplace: The equipment operates with inter-
nal generation of O3 ozone.
O3 ozone, this substance is fatal if inhaled, caus-
es severe skin burns and eye damage, causes
damage to organs through prolonged or repeat-
ed exposure, is very toxic to aquatic life with long
lasting effects, may cause or intensify fire (oxi-
diser) and causes serious eye damage. Possibly
Endocrine Disrupting
It can cause irritative effects on the eye mucous
membranes and the first airways, coughing,
bronchoconstructive phenomena and alteration
of respiratory function.
O3 ozone gas is defined (ECHA European
Chemical Agency more information available on
https://echa.europa.eu/) as
This appliance (equipment) cannot be used by
children and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of expe-
rience and knowledge. Children shall not play
with the appliance (equipment). Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children.
3.1
Definitions
Dangerous areas: Any area within or close to
the equipment implying risk for the safety and
health of exposed persons.
Exposed person: Any person completely or
partially standing in a dangerous area.
Operator: The person/s charged with operating
the machine for its intended purpose.
Classification of operators
The operator can be classified according to two
main categories, which, in some cases, refer to
one single person:
1. The operator charged with the equipment op-
eration has the duty to:
nStart and check the machine automatic
operation;
nCarry out simple setting operations;
nRemove the causes of equipment stop
without opening the case.
2. Maintenance technician: a technician
trained by a MAHLE authorised service centre,
capable of working on the equipment’s mechan-
ical and electrical components with its guards
open to make adjustments and to service and
repair it with equipment not connected to power
line socket.
User: Body or person legally responsible for the
equipment.
3.2
Personal safety informa-
tion
The equipment is particularly simple and reliable
due to its functions. We recommend to follow
the following prescriptions during the use of the
equipment to avoid hazards for the operator.
The equipment needs to be regularly serviced
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the 110-230 VAC power accessory (optional) is
used, make sure the mains socket is grounded.
Never use the equipment with a defective power
cord or a different one from that supplied with
the equipment. If damaged, immediately have
it replaced with an original spare by a MAHLE
service centre.
Do not leave the machine powered up when not
in use; shut off the power supply before leaving
the equipment unused for a long time.
Ozone - Personal protective equipment and
precautions:
The operator must wear PPE personal protective
equipment (PPE shall be in conformity to relevant
local regulations)
nProtective mask with filters for biological
hazard and protection (with active carbon
filter) against ozone exposure (Full Fa-
cepiece Respirators).
As to the putting on, removing and cleaning of
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), please re-
fer to the measures recommended by the PPE
manufacturer and by the Health Ministry of the
Country of use and the World Health Organisa-
tion.
3.3
Important information on
equipment safety
nDo not clean (or let water in) the equipment
with water, any other liquid, or a (flammable)
detergent to avoid electric shock and/or a
fire hazard.
nDo not spray any flammable materials such
as insecticides or fragrance around the
equipment.
nDo not use the equipment if the plug, the
power cord, or the equipment itself is dam-
aged.
nIf the cigarette lighter cable or the option-
al 110-230 VAC power accessory is dam-
aged, replace it with a genuine MAHLE
spare part/accessory. Do not block the air
inlet and ozone outlet. Make sure that for-
eign objects do not fall into the equipment
nOxidising
nCorrosive
nAcute toxicity
nSerious health hazard
O3 ozone, although it is not defined as flamma-
ble, shall be kept away from naked flames and
heat sources because it may cause or intensify
fire (oxidiser).
Use the equipment away from heat sources
or hot surfaces. The equipment must not be
used in explosion risk environments (ATEX
potentially explosive atmospheres).
Do not smoke near the equipment and
during the operations.
The work area must be monitored by the op-
erator while the equipment is in operation
and also until the subsequent ventilation of
the vehicle/room/cabin interior is complete,
to ensure that no one (persons, animals)
enters or stays inside the work area where
ozone generation takes place.
Identify the vehicle/rooms cabin/interior with
a label of adequate dimension to forbid entry
and sitting in the vehicle/rooms.
Biological hazard: to indicate a reference to
substances that may be hazardous to men, an-
imals, plants, or the environment based on bio-
logical activity (for example, holding a virus).
The vehicles/rooms where the equipment is in-
tended to be used could be contaminated by
several biological activity and could be a poten-
tial risk for the worker.
All cleaning operations must be conducted by
personnel wearing PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment).
Electrical connection: Connect the power
cord to a mains supply which conforms with
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A fuse is present in the plug of the 12VDC cig-
arette lighter cable. Use only fuses identical to
the originals as specified on the nameplate; do
not tamper with or attempt to repair the fuses. If
the power supply is known or can be expected
to vary beyond the limits specified for the service
equipment, immediately disconnect it.
The electrical system to which the service equip-
ment is connected must be configured as pro-
vided by local legislation.
Only operators or qualified staff instructed or cer-
tified for the equipment maintenance can open
the equipment. The equipment contains parts
which can cause electrocution: shut off power to
the equipment before servicing/repairing it.
Maintenance/general cleaning: The equip-
ment maintenance has to be performed accord-
ing to the procedures described in this manual
and to the current safety regulations.
External cleaning of the equipment shall be made
using dry cloths without use of any substance.
Updated information/requirements on O3 ozone
safety are available on the official website of
ECHA European Chemicals Agency
Websites:
nhttps://echa.europa.eu/
nhttps://echa.europa.eu/it/registration-dos-
sier/-/registered-dossier/22480/9
For O3 ozone gas in particular, requirements
are available on the following topics
nFirst aid measures
nFire-fighting measures
nAccidental release measures
to prevent physical injury, electrical shock
or malfunctioning of the equipment.
nDo not use the equipment in
+Saline, humid or wet environments
+Proximity of aggressive vapours, flam
mable substances
+ATEX potential explosive atmosphere/
area
nDo not use the equipment with presence in-
side the vehicle/rooms cabin/interior of gas
appliances, heating devices with flames or
ignition systems.
nDo not use the equipment with presence
inside the vehicle/rooms cabin/interior of
products as:
+Flammable or dangerous substances
+Food and drinks
+Medicines
nIf the power socket used to power the
equipment has poor connections, the plug
of the equipment becomes hot. Make sure
that you plug the equipment into a properly
connected power socket.
nAlways place and use the equipment on a
dry, stable, level, and horizontal surface.
nThe equipment must be located at least
20 cm from any potential obstacles (in par-
ticular to prevent hindrances to air suction,
ozone emission and cooling).
nDo not use the equipment in a room with
major temperature changes, as this may
cause condensation inside the equipment.
nAlways unplug the equipment after use and
before handling, cleaning or carrying out
maintenance.
When using the equipment, the following opera-
tions are not allowed as they might cause, under
certain circumstances, danger for persons and
cause permanent damage to the equipment it-
self.
Do not remove or make unreadable labels, signs
and/or dangers signs placed on the equipment
and in the area nearby.
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4.2
Symbols
This paragraph describes the safety-related
symbols that might be present on the external
part of the equipment.
4.2.1
Safety
Alternating current
Connect an earth
terminal to the ground
General Warning
Refer to instruction
manual/booklet
Electricity hazard
Biological hazard
Caution! Do not open
the equipment (main-
tenance technicians
only)
Wear protective mask
Oxidising
Corrosive
Acute toxicity
Serious health hazard
Do not cross barrier
4. Layout of the manual
4.1
Use of the manual
This manual is an integral part of the equipment
and must be kept in the equipment’s immediate
vicinity by the purchaser.
nThis manual shall accompany the equip-
ment in case this is passed on to a new user.
nThe content of this manual has been drawn
up in compliance with the guide lines of the
UNI standard 10893:2000.
nDiffusion, modification or use of this manual
for own aims is forbidden.
nThe manual uses symbols which call the
reader’s attention to specific points to facil-
itate its use.
nIt includes all technical, operating, shut-
down, maintenance, spare parts and safety
information.
nIn case of doubts on the correct interpreta-
tion of the instructions, please contact our
technical service to obtain the required clar-
ifications.
Operations representing a situation of potential
danger for operators are highlighted using this
symbol.
Such operations can cause serious injury.
Operations requiring particular attention are
highlighted using this symbol. Such operations
shall be performed correctly in order to avoid
damaging objects or the surrounding environ-
ment. This symbol also highlights information
special attention shall be paid to.
Operations which require careful reading of the
manual’s instructions are highlighted with this
symbol.
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Fig.3: Left side view – O3 ozone output
e. O3 ozone output
5.4
Control panel Interface
The equipment can be controlled from the con-
trol panel, or via the dedicated “O3 EASY” App
for smartphones (Android/iOS) via bluetooth
connection, allowing to remotely monitor treat-
ment time, and , through the ozone sensor, the
saturation of ozone (O3) in ppm (parts per mil-
lion) and other environmental values.
Management through the control panel is de-
scribed below.
Fig.4: Control panel
e.
5. Product description
5.1
Application
The equipment has been designed to generate
ozone for disinfection/sanitation of vehicle interi-
ors or working and living indoor rooms.
The equipment generates O3 ozone from oxy-
gen in the atmosphere and does not require any
other substance.
5.2
Scope of delivery
Description
nOzone generator
nVCT cigarette lighter cable
nUser manual
5.3
Unit description
Fig.1: Overall front view
a. Control panel
b. Air inlet
Fig.2: Right side view
c. Ozone sensor
d. Power connector
a.
b.
c.
d.