Parish LAV-30 Installation and operation manual

LARGE AREA VACUUM
LAV-30
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE
INTRODUCTION INSTRUCTIONS
READ THIS BOOK
This operator’s book has important information for the
use and safe operation of this machine. Read this
book carefully before starting the machine. Keep this
book and tell all operators to read the book. If you do
not follow the instructions, you can cause an injury or
damage equipment, furniture or buildings.
For additional information refer to the Triple S website
www.triple-s.com or write to:
Triple S
2 Executive Park Drive
Billerica, MA 01862
Carefully inspect all components to ensure that there
is no concealed freight damage. If such damage is
discovered, le a “CONCEALED DAMAGE REPORT”
immediately with the delivering carrier.
The contents of this manual are based on the latest
product information available at the time of publica-
tion. Triple S reserves the right to make changes or
improvements to its machines without notice.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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SERIAL NUMBER______________________
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DATE PURCHASED ____________________

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS BOOK BEFORE USING THIS
MACHINE! If you do not understand, ask your supervisor.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury:
1. DO NOT USE THIS VACUUM FOR PICK UP OF WET DEBRIS.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Donotallowtobeusedasatoy.Closeaenonisnecessarywhenusedbyornearchildren.
4. Youmustbetrainedtooperatethismachine.Operatethismachineforitsintendeduseonly.
5. Donotoperatethismachineunlessitiscompletelyassembled.Thedustbagand/orltersmustbe
inplace.Useonlymanufacturer’saachments.
6. Keepthemachineanditselectricalcomponentsdry.Donotsubjecttorain.Storethemachineina
drybuildingarea.Cleanthemachinewithadryclothonly.
7. Machinescancauseanexplosionwhennearammablematerialsandvapors.Donotuseorstore
thismachinewithornearfuels,graindust,solvents,thinners,orotherammablematerials.Donot
useammablestocleanthismachine.
8. Donotpickupanythingthatisburningorsmoking,suchascigarees,matchesorhotashes.
9. Maintenanceandrepairsmustbedonebyaqualiedorauthorizedservicecenter.
10.Ifthemachineisnotworkingasitshould,hasbeendropped,damaged,leoutdoors,ordroppedinto
water,bringittoaservicecenter.
11.Connecttoaproperlygroundedoutletonly(SeeGroundingInstrucons).
12.Topreventelectricshock,alwaysremovetheelectricalplugfromtheelectricaloutletbeforedoingany
repairsormaintenanceandwhenleavingthemachineunaended.Donothandleplugorvacuum
withwethands.
13.Donotpullcord,usecordasahandle,closeadooroncord,orpullcordaroundsharpedgesorcorners.
Keepcordawayfromheatedsurfaces.Donotusewithdamagedcordorplug.
14.Turnoallcontrolsbeforeunplugging.
15.Donotputobjectsintoopenings.Donotusewithanyopeningblocked:keepfreeofdust,lint,hair
andanythingthatmayreduceairow.
16.Keephair,looseclothing,ngersandallpartsofthebodyawayfromopeningsandmovingparts.
17.Makesurealllabels,decals,warnings,cauonsandinstruconsarefastenedtothemachine.

Grounding Instructions
NOTE: Do not use adapters shown in gures B & C in Canada
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Thismachinemustbegrounded.Ifitshouldmalfunconorbreakdown,
groundingprovidesapathofleastresistanceforelectriccurrenttoreduce
theriskofelectricshock.Thismachineisequippedwithacordhavingan
equipment-groundingconductorandgroundingplug.Theplugmustbe
insertedintoanappropriateoutletthatisproperlyinstalledandgrounded
inaccordancewithalllocalcodesandordinances.
WARNING-Improperconneconoftheequipment-groundingconductor
canresultinariskofelectricshock.Checkwithaqualiedelectricianor
servicepersonif youareindoubtastowhethertheoutletisproperly
grounded.Donotmodifytheplugprovidedwiththemachine.Ifitwill
notttheoutlet,haveaproperoutletinstalledbyaqualiedelectrician.
Thismachineisforuseonanominal120-voltcircuit,andhasagrounded
plugthatlooksliketheplugillustratedingureA.Atemporaryadapter
thatlooksliketheadapterillustratedinguresBandCmaybeusedto
connectthisplugtoa2-polereceptacleasshowningureBifaproperly
groundedoutletisnotavailable.Thetemporaryadaptershouldbeused
onlyunlaproperlygroundedoutlet(gureA)canbeinstalledbyaquali-
edelectrician.Thegreencoloredrigidear,lug,orthelikeextendingfrom
theadaptermustbeconnectedtoapermanentgroundsuchasaproperly
groundedoutletboxcover.Whenevertheadapterisused,itmustbeheld
in place by a metal screw.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permied by the
Canadian Electrical Code.
EXTENSION CORDS
Useonlythree-wire14/3orlargergaugeapprovedextensioncordsthat
havethree-pronggroundingtypeplugsandthree-polereceptaclesthat
accepttheappliance’splug.Replaceorrepairanydamagedcordsorplugs.
Whenservicing,refertoauthorizedpersononly.Useonlyidencalre-
placement parts.
Vacuum
Motor
Vacuum
Motor
Brush
Motor
Cord Assembly
#908086
VacuumSwitch
#911089
BrushSwitch
#911089
Jumper
#911211
#1Wht
#3Wht
#2Wht Blk
Blk
Blk
Blk
Blk
Blk
Wht
Wht
Gr
Gr
Gr
Gr
Wire Conectors
(5Locaons)
#911179

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OPERATING PROCEDURES
WARNING! For the safe operaon of this machine follow the instrucons given in this booklet and the training given by
your supervisor. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or damage to machine and property!
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT!
NEVER USE THIS MACHINE TO PICK UP VOLATILE OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS!
Themodelshowninthismanualisintendedforcommercialuse.
PREPARATION
Topreparethemachineforoperaon,makesureitisofcorrectvoltageandproperlyassembled.Ifindoubt,askyoursupervisor.
1. Ifthevacuumisinitsuprightposion(page6), raise the handle while supporng the vacuum, then slowly lower the
vacuum to the oor.
2. Properly install the lter bag in the vacuum: Lithecoverfromthemachine.Thelterbaginletisdesignedwitharubber
gasketthattssecurelyoverthebagadapter(page7)inthecover.Firstpushthelterbaginletovertheadapteronthe
cover.Thenfromtheoutsideofthecoverreachinsidetheadapterandpushthegasketontherestoftheway.Replace
thelterbagwhenfull.
OPERATION
1. Plug the machine’s power cable into a properly grounded outlet(seeGroundingInstrucons).
2. The foot pedal should be raised to the “BRUSH”posion(page8)forwideareavacuuming.
3. Adjust the brush height withtheleverlocatedontherearofthemachineneartheoor(page8).
4. Turn the vacuum switch ON (rockerswitchonoperator’sright,page7).
5. Turn the brush switch ON (rockerswitchonoperator’sle,page7)and begin vacuuming.
OPERATION WITH TOOLS
Threeon-boardtoolsareavailableforthevacuum:thedusngtool,crevicetoolandturbotool(page6).Twenty(20)feetof
hoseisprovidedwhichallowsaccesstoroomswithoutmovingthemachine.
1. The brush and vacuum switches should be turned OFF.
2. Depress the foot pedal to the “ACCESSORY” posion.
3. Remove the rigid poron of the accessory hose fromitsstorageareainthehandleandaach the tool of choice.
4. Turn the vacuum switch ON and begin.
Note:ThevacuumswitchshouldbeOFFwhenswitchingthefootpedalbetweentheaccessoryandthebrushposions.
MAINTENANCE
ALWAYS turn the brush and vacuum motor switches OFF and UNPLUG the power cord from the electrical outlet before doing
any clean-up or repairs, and when the machine is le unaended.
AFTER EACH USE:
1. Vacuum lter bag: Ifthebagisfullordamagedinstallanewone.
Filter Bag, 10 Pack – Part Number 54354
Cloth Bag (oponal) – Part Number 54356
2. Power cord and plug:Checkforcutsornicks;ifdamaged,havethecordreplacedatafactoryauthorizedservicecenter.
3. Casters and Wheels:Removeanystringsordebristhatmayrestrictthefreemovementofthecasters.
4. Tools:Inspectthetoolstoensurethereisnoobstruconofairow.Removeanydebrisfound.
5. Brush:Removeanystringsordebris.Replaceifbecomeswornordamaged.
Storage: Thehandlemaybefoldeddownandthemachinestoreduprighttoreducestoragespacerequirements.Storethe
machineinacleandryarea.

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MAINTENANCE
WEEKLY:
1. Inspect and clean the two vacuum inlet lters.Removethecoverfromthemachine.Theltersarenowaccessible(see
page10).Theyareconstructedoffoamaachedtoaplascmounngring.Slidetheltersoandcleanbyshakingor
vacuuming.Replaceifthereareanyrips,tearsorcan’tbecleaned.
2. Inspect and clean the exhaust lter.Itislocatedunderthehandleonthetopofthemachine(seepage8).Removethe
lterandcleanbyshaking,vacuumingorwashingwithwater.Replaceifthereareanyrips,tearsorifitcan’tbecleaned.
VACUUM MOTOR MAINTENANCE:
Havethevacuummotorsinspectedannuallybyafactoryauthorizedservicetechnician.Ifthecarbonbrushesareworn,they
shouldbereplaced.Thisservicewillprolongthelifeofthemotor.

SSS LARGE AREA VACUUM, MODEL LAV-30
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Hose Assembly
#654101
Cuff (2)
#242402
Clamp with Screw
#S611A
Turbo Tool
#54359
Tool Storage Bag
#650603
Dusting Tool
#54358
Crevice Tool
#54357
Wand (2)
#54360
LAV-30 Large Area Vacuum
#54353
Body, Machine
#651301
Handle, Machine
#653901
Cover
#652302
Kit, Hopper Latch
#655001
(Image Enlarged)
Wand Recess Area
on Handle
#201202 Bumper
#930005 Pop Rivet
Not Shown:
Label, RH
#655106
Label, LH
#655107

SWITCH ASSEMBLY
COVER ASSEMBLY
7
Not Shown:
Paper Vacuum Bags, 10 Pack
#54354
Optional Cloth Bag
#54356
Handle
#653902
Cap, Handle (2)
#651501
Screw, #8x1/2 THP SMS (3)
#W136D1
Switch, Rocker 20 Amp (2)
#911089
Plate, Switch
#656602
Not Shown:
Lead Assembly, Switch
#911211
Vacuum Switch
Brush Switch
Cover
#652302
Gasket, Cover
#653402
Brace
#658505
Nut,10-20 ESNA S/S (2)
#920017
Screws, Handle (2)
#962119
Bag Adapter
Screws, Brace (2)
#W343D
Bag Clamp Assembly Not Seen: Screws (2)
#962029
Clamps (2)
#1394
Nuts (2)
#920017
Kit,HopperLatch
#655001
Screw(4)
#W136D1
Washer(4)
#W107D
Latch
#222001
HOPPER LATCH ASSEMBLY

HANDLE & EXHAUST FILTER COMPONENTS
BRUSH ADJUSTMENT & FOOT PEDAL
8
Jacknut
#920026
Clamp, Cable
#612001
Screw
#W343D
Cord Assembly, 75 Feet
#908103
Strain Relief
#508510
Nut, 1/2 Pipe Lock
#920619
Wiring Harness
#911210
Connectors (5)
#911179
Jacknut (2 each side)
#920025
Two (2) Sets:
Bracket, Handle
#657501
Screw (2)
#W516D
Label, Warning
#615102
Exhaust Filter
#653301
Screw, #8x1/2 THP (4)
#W136D
Screen, Filter
#658501
Sound Deadening
#658504
Handle
#653901
Exhaust Filter
#653301
Brush Height Adjustment
Assembly (detail on page 11)
#650903
Brush/Accessory Foot Pedal
#655101
Label, Brush Adjustment
#655108
Label, Brush Accessory
#655109
Not Shown
(at top of handle):
Clamp
#1394
Spring
#228331
Screw
#W343D

BRUSH ASSEMBLY
9
Shoe Brush
#657901
Shaft, Long
#657701
Screw, #8x1/2 THP (8)
#W136D
Two (2) Sets:
Bearing Housing
#654201
Screw, 8-32x3/8 Flat PH (2)
#962105
Bearing (2)
#902035
Brush
#650901
Shoe End
#657902
Screw (2)
#W136D
Guard, Belt
#653602
Screw (3)
#W136D
Pulley, Brush
#656901
Set Screw (2)
#W168D
Pulley, Motor
#656902
Set Screw (2)
#W168D
Belt, Drive
#903018
Support, Motor
#658503
Screws (4)
#962019
Brush Motor
#655201
Bracket, Brush Motor
#658503 Two (2) Sets:
Screw, 1/4-20x1/2 HH
#W169D
Washer, 1/4 Lock
#980002
Washer, 1/4 Flat
#W104D
Three (3) Sets:
Screw
#962010
Washer, 1/4 Lock
#980002
Jack Nut, 1/4-20 Zinc
#920028
Shaft, Short
#657702
Two (2) Sets,not shown:
Guard
#653601
Screw, #4x1/4 Type Z PH SMS(2)
#962144
Brush Assembly
#650902
Includes Brush
with Shafts
for Service

VACUUM MOTOR & FILTERS
10
Vacuum Motor, 115V (2)
#655204
Vacuum Motor, 230V (2)
#655205
Vacuum Inlet Filters (2)
#633301
Gasket, Motor Mount
#633403
Not Shown:
Gasket, Hopper
#653403
Nut (4)
#W106D
Washer (4)
#W401D
(230V Only)
Screw, 10-32x1/2 Type F
#962030 (230V Only)
Not Shown:
Washer (1)
#W124D
Lead Assembly, Green (2)
#911212
Washer (1)
#W124D
Screw w/lock tight, Motor Mount (4)
#920618
WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Shaft, Wheel
#657703
Screw, 10-24x1 PHP
#W343D
Nut, 10-20 ESNA S/S
#920017
Two (2) Sets:
Washer, Fibre (5 one side, 6 other side)
#509820
Washer, 7/16 Flat
#W120D
Wheel, 10x1.75 Grey (2)
#229750
Snap Axle Cap (2)
#S482P