Nilfisk-Advance VHC200 User manual

C385-I-GB-F-D-E
EDITION 08/2018
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
VHC200
VHC200 ATEX
GB English
Instructions for use

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Table of contents
Instructions for use.........................................................................................................2
Operator’s safety............................................................................................................................. 2
General information for using the vacuum cleaner.......................................................................... 2
Proper uses..................................................................................................................................... 2
Improper Use................................................................................................................................... 3
Versions and variations ................................................................................................................... 3
EC Declaration of conformity........................................................................................................... 3
General recommendations.............................................................................................................. 3
Vacuum cleaner description...........................................................................................4
Vacuum Cleaner Parts and Labels.................................................................................................. 4
Optional kits..................................................................................................................................... 4
Accessories..................................................................................................................................... 4
Packing and unpacking ................................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking, moving, use and storage.............................................................................................. 5
Setting to work - connection to the pneumatic system.................................................................... 5
Supply pressure adjustment............................................................................................................ 5
Wet and dry applications................................................................................................................. 6
Maintenance and repairs................................................................................................................. 6
Technical specications................................................................................................................... 7
Dimensions...................................................................................................................................... 7
Inspections prior to starting ............................................................................................................. 8
Starting and stopping ...................................................................................................................... 8
Vacuum cleaner operation............................................................................................................... 8
Primary lter shaker ........................................................................................................................ 8
Emptying the dust container............................................................................................................ 8
Plastic bag....................................................................................................................................... 8
Liquids vacuuming........................................................................................................................... 8
At the end of a cleaning session ..................................................................................................... 9
Maintenance, cleaning and decontamination.................................................................................. 9
Primary and absolute lter disassembly and replacement.............................................................. 9
Primary lter replacement ............................................................................................................... 9
Absolute lter assembly or replacement ....................................................................................... 10
Tightness inspection...................................................................................................................... 10
Disposing of the vacuum cleaner .................................................................................................. 10
Recommended spare parts............................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................12
Translation of the original instructions

C385 208/2018
VHC200
GB
Instructions for use
General information for using the vacuum
cleaner
Use the vacuum cleaner in accordance with the laws in force
in the country where it is used.
Besides the operating instructions and the laws in force in the
country where the device is used, the technical regulations for
ensuring safe and correct operation must also be observed
(Legislation concerning environmental and labour safety,
i.e. European Union Directive 89/391/EC and successive
Directives).
Do not perform any operation that could jeopardize the safety
of people, property and the environment.
Comply with the safety indications and prescriptions in this
instruction manual.
Proper uses
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for commercial use, in hotels,
schools, hospitals, factories, shops, o󰀩ces and apartment
hotels for example, for hire and in any case for purposes other
than normal domestic use.
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for cleaning and vacuuming
solid materials in indoor and outdoor environments.
■Always leave enough room around the vacuum cleaner
to reach the controls easily.
The vacuum cleaner has been designed to be used by one
operator only.
Read the operating instructions and comply with the important safety recommendations identied
by the word WARNING!
Operator’s safety
WARNING!
Before starting the vacuum cleaner, it is
absolutely essential to read these operating
instructions and to keep them on hand for
consultation.
The vacuum cleaner can only be used by people who
are familiar with the way it works and who have been
explicitly authorised and trained for the purpose.
Before using the vacuum cleaner, the operators must
be informed, instructed and trained on how to work
it and for which substances its usage is permitted
including the safe method for removing and disposing
of the vacuumed material.
WARNING!
The use of vacuum cleaner by people (including
children) with limited physical and mental capacities
or lacking in experience and knowledge is strictly
forbidden, unless they are supervised by a person
who is experienced in the use and safe handling of the
machine.
Children must be supervised to make sure they will
not play with the vacuum cleaner.

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Improper Use
WARNING!
The following use of the device is strictly forbidden:
■Outdoors in case of atmospheric precipitation.
■When not placed on horizontal levelled grounds.
■When the ltering unit is not installed.
■When the vacuum inlet and/or hose are turned to
parts of the human body.
■Use without the cover on the vacuum unit.
■When the dust bag is not installed.
■Use without the guards, protective covers and
safety systems installed by the manufacturer.
■When the vacuum cleaner is covered with plastic
or fabric sheets.
■Use with the air outlet partially or totally closed.
■When used in narrow areas where there is no
fresh air.
■Vacuuming liquids with vacuum cleaners not
equipped with specic original stopping systems.
■Vacuuming the following materials:
1. Burning materials (embers, hot ashes, lit
cigarettes, etc.).
2. Naked ames.
3. Combustible gas.
4. Flammable liquids, aggressive fuels
(gasoline, solvents, acids, alkaline solutions,
etc.).
5. Explosive dust/substances and/or ones liable
to ignite in a spontaneous way (such as
magnesium or aluminium dusts, etc.).
IMPORTANT: Fraudulent use is not admitted.
Versions and variations
Versions
Optional
LIQUIDS
This vacuum cleaner can be equipped with liquids mechanical
stop.
EC Declaration of conformity
Every vacuum cleaner comes with a EC Declaration of
conformity. See fac-simile in g. 12.
[ NOTE ]
The Declaration of conformity is an important document
and should be kept in a safe place to be presented to the
Authorities on request.
General recommendations
WARNING!
If an emergency situation occurs:
■lter breakage
■re outbreak
■etc.
Request assistance from qualied personnel.
WARNING!
The vacuum cleaners must not be used or stored
outdoors, or in damp places.
Only versions with the level sensor can be used for
liquids, if not, they can only be used to vacuum dry
materials.

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Vacuum cleaner description
Optional kits
Please contact the manufacturer’s sales network for
information on optionals.
Instructions for installing the optional are included in the
conversion kit.
WARNING!
Use only supplied and authorised genuine spare parts.
Accessories
Various accessories are available; refer to the manufacturer’s
accessory catalogue.
WARNING!
Use only genuine accessories supplied and
authorised by the manufacturer.
Packing and unpacking
Dispose of the packing materials in compliance with the laws
in force.
Figure 2
Model VHC200
(50 L)
VHC200
(100 L)
A (mm) 700 700
B (mm) 1200 1200
C (mm) 1700 1700
Weight with packing
(kg) 86 89
Vacuum Cleaner Parts and Labels
Figure 1
1. Identication plate which includes:
Model Code, Technical Specications (see table on page
7), Serial no. CE Marking, Year of manufacture
2. Dust container
3. Dust container release lever
4. Inlet
5. Outlet
6. Attention plate
Draws the operator’s attention to the fact that the lter
must only be shaken when the vacuum cleaner is turned
o󰀨 (see also par. “Primary lter shaker”).
7. Pneumatic system connection tting.
This vacuum cleaner creates a strong air ow which is drawn
in through the inlet (4- Fig. 1) and blown out through the
outlet (5- Fig. 1).
Before turning on the vacuum cleaner, t the vacuum hose
into the inlet and then t the required tool on to the end part
(refer to the manufacturer’s accessory catalogue or Service
Centre).
The diameters of the authorised hoses are given in the
technical specications table.
The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a primary lter which
enables it to be used for the majority of applications.
Besides the primary lter, which retains the most common
types of dust, the vacuum cleaner can be tted with a
secondary lter (absolute class H) with a higher ltering
capacity for ne dusts and dusts that are hazardous to health.

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Unpacking, moving, use and storage
Operate on at, horizontal surfaces.
The load-bearing capacity of the surface the vacuum cleaner
is placed on must be suitable for bearing its weight).
Setting to work - connection to the
pneumatic system
WARNING!
■Make sure there is no evident sign of damage to
the vacuum cleaner before starting work.
■Before connecting the vacuum cleaner to the
pneumatic supply, make sure the network
supplies condensate-free air at the pressure
required (see technical data).
■Regularly check there are no signs of damage,
excessive wear, cracks or ageing on the
connecting hose.
WARNING!
When the vacuum cleaner is operating, do not:
■Crush, pull, damage or tread on the connecting
hose.
■Only replace the supply hose with one of the
same type as the original.
Supply pressure adjustment
WARNING!
If the setting procedure below is not properly
respected in every step or if the knob is overturned in
the maximum pressure direction (clockwise) there is a
risk of damage or injury for the user.
1. Set the desired pressure in accordance with the
performances of the supply compressor (see Table 1).
2. Check that the supply pipeline is of an appropriate
diameter, i.e. not smaller than a nominal diameter of 19
mm, to allow the proper performances of the vacuum
cleaner
3. Connect the vac to the air supply and then open the On/
O󰀨 valve (1- Fig. 13)
4. Adjust the air supply pressure as follows:
a. Turn the pressure regulator knob in the minimum
pressure direction (counter-clockwise, see gure
13) until the end of the stroke is reached (regulator
closed)
b. Turn the air regulator knob in the maximum pressure
direction (clockwise, see gure 13), reaching the
desired pressure and check if it can be kept stable
for at least 3 minutes; push the knob to lock it;
c. If the clockwise end stroke is reached without
reaching the desired pressure, and point 1 and 2 are
fullled, target a lower supply pressure and repeat
the procedure from point a.
Table 1(1)
Pressure
Bar
Air
consumption
NL/min
Airow
m3/h
Vacuum
mbar
3 1530 290 180
4 1930 305 260
5 2300 315 320
6 2650 315 380
(1) With hose, length: 3 m, diameter: 70 mm

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Wet and dry applications
[ NOTE ]
The supplied lters and the bag (if applicable) must be
installed correctly.
WARNING!
Comply with the safety regulations governing the
materials for which the vacuum cleaner is used.
WARNING!
If the version for liquids is used:
■Make sure the liquid level sensor is working
correctly before vacuuming liquids.
■If foam forms, turn o the vacuum cleaner
immediately and empty the container.
■Warning: Switch o the vacuum cleaner
immediately if foam or liquid leaks out.
■Regularly clean the liquid level limiting device
and check to make sure that there are no signs of
damage.
■Warning: Dirty liquid vacuumed up by the vacuum
cleaner must be considered conductive.
Maintenance and repairs
WARNING!
Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from its power
source before cleaning, servicing, replacing parts or
converting it to obtain another version/variant.
■Carry out only the maintenance operations
described in this manual.
■Use only original spare parts.
■Do not modify the vacuum cleaner in any way.
Failure to comply with these instructions could
jeopardize your safety. Moreover, such action would
immediately make the EC declaration of conformity
issued with the vacuum cleaner void.

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Technical specications VHC200
Parameter Units 50 L 100 L
Air consumption(3) (4) NL/min 2650
Air pressure required (4) bar 6 Max
Max vacuum(3) (4) hPa (2) 380
Maximum air ow rate (without hose and reductions)(3) L/min’ 5600
Maximum air ow rate (with hose, length: 3 m, diameter: 70 mm)(3) (4) L/min’ 5400
Noise level (Lpf) (EN60335-2-69) dB(A) 70
Inlet (diameter) mm 70
Hoses allowed (diameter) mm 70 / 50
Capacity L 50 100
Compressed air junction inches 3/8
Air supply pipe length m 6
Main lter surface m21.95
Upstream absolute “H” lter surface m23.5
Absolute lter e󰀩ciency (EN 1822) % 99,995 (H14)
Model Units VHC200
Container capacity L 50 100
Mass (1) kg 67 70
Dimensions
Figure 3
Model VHC200
(50 L)
VHC200
(100 L)
A (mm) 910 910
B (mm) 600 600
C (mm) 1300 1590
(1) No packaging
(2) hPa = mbar
(3) With supply pressure of 6 bar
(4) See table 1 (in section “Supply pressure adjustment”)
■Storage conditions:
T : -10°C ÷ +40°C
Humidity: 85%
■Operating conditions:
Maximum altitude: 800 m
(Up to 2,000 m with reduced performances)
T : -10°C ÷ +40°C
Humidity: 85%

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Primary lter shaker
Depending on the quantity of dust cleaned up, shake the main
lter by means of the knob “3” (Fig. 4).
WARNING!
Stop the vacuum cleaner before using the lter shaker.
Do not shake the lter while the vacuum cleaner is on,
as this could damage the lter.
Wait a few seconds before restarting the vacuum cleaner, to
allow the dust to settle.
Emptying the dust container
WARNING!
■Turn the vacuum cleaner o before performing
these operations.
■Check the class of the vacuum cleaner.
Before emptying the container it is advisable to clean the lter
(see “Primary lter shaker”).
■Standard version (not suitable for vacuuming hazardous
dust)
▪Release the dust container (2, Fig. 1) using lever (3,
Fig. 1), then remove and empty it.
▪Make sure the seal is in perfect condition and
correctly positioned.
▪Place the container back in position and secure it
again.
Plastic bag
You can use the plastic bags supplied by our sales network
(Fig. 6).
Liquids vacuuming
WARNING!
Check that the vacuum cleaner is equipped with
liquids mechanical stop.
■ The lter element will be wet after liquids have been
vacuumed.
A wet lter element can quickly become clogged if the
vacuum cleaner is then used to vacuum dry substances.
For this reason, make sure that the lter element is dry
or replace it with another one before using the vacuum
cleaner for dry materials.
Inspections prior to starting
Figure 5
1. Inlet
Prior to starting, check that:
■ the lters are installed;
■all the levers are locked in place;
■the vacuum hose and tools have been correctly tted to the
inlet (1- Fig. 5);
WARNING!
Do not use the device if the lter is faulty.
Starting and stopping
Figure 4
WARNING!
Lock the castor brakes (1) before starting the vacuum
cleaner.
■ Open tap “1” (Fig. 4) to start vacuuming.
■ Close tap “1” to stop vacuuming.
Vacuum cleaner operation
WARNING!
The air speed in the suction tube must not be less
than 20 m/s.
WARNING!
Consult the “Troubleshooting” chapter if faults occur.

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At the end of a cleaning session
■Stop the vacuum cleaner using tap (1- Fig. 4) and
disconnect the hose from the pneumatic system.
■Empty the container as described in the “Emptying the
container” paragraph.
■Clean the vacuum cleaner as described in the paragraph
“Maintenance, cleaning and decontamination”.
■Wash the container with clean water if aggressive
substances have been vacuumed.
■Store the vacuum cleaner in a dry place, out of reach of
unauthorized persons.
Maintenance, cleaning and
decontamination
WARNING!
To guarantee the safety level of the vacuum cleaner,
only original spare parts supplied by the manufacturer
should be used.
WARNING!
The precautions described below must be taken
during all maintenance operations, including cleaning
and replacing the primary and absolute lters.
WARNING!
The maintenance, cleaning and decontamination
operations must only be performed with the vacuum
cleaner turned o and disconnected from the
pneumatic system.
■If the user is performing the maintenance operations,
the vacuum cleaner must be disassembled, cleaned
and overhauled as far as reasonably possible without
hazards for the maintenance personnel or other people.
The precautions to take include decontamination before
disassembling the vacuum cleaner, ltered ventilation
of the exhaust air from the room in which the vacuum
cleaner is disassembled, cleaning the maintenance area
and suitable protection for personnel.
■A check must be carried out by the manufacturer or the
personnel of the same at least once a year. For example:
check the lters to make sure there are no air leaks
from the vacuum cleaner and the pneumatic system is
operating correctly.
Primary and absolute lter disassembly
and replacement
WARNING!
When the vacuum cleaner is used to vacuum
hazardous substances, the lters become
contaminated, therefore:
■work with care and avoid spilling the vacuumed
dust and/or material;
■place the disassembled and/or replaced lter in a
sealed plastic bag;
■close the bag hermetically;
■dispose of the lter in accordance with the laws
in force.
WARNING!
Filter replacement is a serious matter. The lter must
be replaced with one of identical characteristics,
ltering surface and category.
Otherwise the vacuum cleaner will not operate
correctly.
Primary lter replacement
Figure 7
Before proceeding with these operations, turn the vacuum
cleaner o󰀨 and disconnect it from the pneumatic system.
■Release the stop (1), unscrew the lter shaker knob (2).
■Release the closing band (3).
■Lift cap (4).
■ Lift lter (5) and unscrew the lter clamp (6) on bearing
ring (7).
■Unscrew cage (8) and overturn the lter, exposing
coupling clamp (9).
■ Release the clamps and detach the cage from the lter.
■ Dispose of the lter according to the laws in force.
■ Fit the new lter and secure it in the cage with special
clamps. Assemble the components in the reverse order
of disassembly.
WARNING!
Take care not to raise dust when this operation is
carried out. Wear a P3 mask and other protective
clothing plus protective gloves (DPI) suited to the
hazardous nature of the dust collected, refer to the
laws in force.
If necessary contact the manufacturer’s Service Centre.