Premier HV 13 User manual

Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
Modo de usar
Istruzioni per l’uso
HV 13
HV 15
HV 17
Premiere Products
2-9
10-17
18-25
26-33
34-41
42-49
50-57

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Introduction
Premiere launched the first of its extensive range of floorcare products over 70 years ago.
Its first range of cleaning and maintenance machines came onto the market in 1966 and
are now second to none for efficiency and design. For literature covering the complete
range of both wet and dry vacuums and rotary polishers please ring our head office in
Cheltenham.
Quality Control Procedures
Theinspectionofcomponentpartsandfinishedmachinesisgovernedbydetailedperformance,qualityand
electricalsafetyspecifications.Testresultsare recordedandallquality assurancesystemsandrecords are
approvedandinspectedby The British Standard Institution in accordance with:-
BS EN ISO 9002 : 1994
Approvals
Detailsof certificationsapplicableto individualmodelsaregiven intheSalesBrochurewhichisavailable
uponrequest.
British Standards Institution
B.S.5415
Parts 1 and 2
230 volt models
R.W. TÜV e.V.
tested to V.D.E. 0700
Part 1/2.81 and
part205/2.87
Certificate No. FM 1933
QAS34/228
Machine Care
Themanufactureofsafeanddependablemachineryisnotsimplyaquestionofcheckingproceduresatthe
endofthe production line. It isreliantupon in-built quality at designstageand rigid control on thespecifica-
tionofeverycomponentpart.
Asowner/operatorofaPremieremachine,continuedreliabilityandperformancenowdependsuponthe
caretaken in keeping yourmachine well maintained.
•Theplug of the supplycordshallberemovedfrom the socket-outlet beforecleaningtheapplianceor
undertaking maintenance operations.
•Thepowercordhas to be regularly inspected for signs of damage.Ifthepowersupplycordisdamaged,it
has to be replaced.
•Afteruse,thewholemachine,includingthecable,shouldbecleanedwithaDAMPcloth using a dilute
solutionofPremiere M.P.9. Multi-purpose cleaner.Allsurfaces should then be polishedwitha clean duster
untiIdry.
•DONOTuseaciddescalers,abrasivesorpowerfulsolventssuchaspaintstrippers,whichmayscratch,
etch or dull surfaces.
•Padsandbrushes should be washed immediatelyafteruseinasolutionof M.P.9 Multi-purpose cleaner
and hot water.
•Rinsethoroughlyand allow to drip dryatnormalroomtemperature.Accessoriesclogged with spirit based
solventwaxshould be scrubbed cleanusingPremturps or Premiere W.S. 70waxstripper in accordance
with instructions given on the product label.

•Storeinadry place.
•Toensureefficientmotorcooling,theairintakearoundthechrome motor cover should be kept clear of dirt,
dust and fluff using a dry brush.
•Leavingyourmachinestandingonbrushes,driveplatesorpadswhennotinuse,evenforshortperiods,
willdistortand damage the accessoriesanddestabilisethemachinein operation.
•Continueduseduringavoltagereductionwillcauseoverheatingandmayresultinthemotor burning out. If
anoticeable drop in voltagesupply occurs, it isadvisable to switch offand investigate.
•Heelingthe machine whilst inoperationbyraisingorlowering the handle excessivelyinordertoincrease
thepressurebetweenthebrushorpadandthefloor,candamageboththemachine and the floor covering.
Warning
Theplug shouldnotbesubjected tounduestressby pullingonthesupply cord.
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Important
Thespecificationchartdetailswhichmodelsareavailableforalternativepowersuppliesi.e.220v,110v,
50Hzor60Hz.Sinceadifferentplugandfuseratingmay be required it is essential to specify the power
supplywhenorderingyour machine.
6Ifthe plug fitted totheapplianceisnotcorrect for your socketoutletsitshouldbecutoff and the correct
plugfitted.DESTROY the removed plugwhichwill be dangerous if pluggedintoa live socket.
7Formouldedplugs,replacement fusecoversmust bethesame colourastheoneoriginallysupplied.
NEVERusewithfuse cover omitted.
Cables and Extension leads
Eachmachineis designed for use withaspecifiedcable.Similarlythespecification and length of any
extensionleadiscriticaltothe safe and efficient operation of all Premieremachines.Westronglyadvisethat
onlycablesandextensionleadssuppliedbyPremiereareused.
SeeGuaranteesectionon page 8.
Before Use
1Checkthatthevoltagestampedonthe serial plate is the same as
yoursupplyvoltage.
2Thewiresin the mains lead of theseappliancesarecoloured in
accordancewiththefollowingcode:Greenandyellow:Earth/
Blue: Neutral /Brown:Live.
3Asthecoloursofthewiresinthemainsleadsoftheseappliances
maynotcorrespondwith the coloured markings identifying the
terminalsin your plug,proceedasfollows:
Thewirewhichiscolouredgreenandyellowmustbeconnected
tothe terminal in theplug which is markedwith the letter Eor by
theearthsymbol,orcolouredgreenorgreen/yellow.Thewire
whichiscolouredbluemustbeconnectedtotheterminalwhichis
markedwith the letter N orcolouredblack. The wire whichis
colouredbrownmustbeconnectedtothe terminalwhichis
markedwith theletterLor colouredred.
4A230Vpowersupplyrequiredtheuseofa 3-pinfusedplug.
5 Fuse rating 13 amp.
NBLUE
LBROWN
EGREEN & YELLOW
WARNING - The HV 13, HV 15 & HV 17 must be earthed.

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Fitting/Removing Accessories
For all HV Models
1Tiltmachinebackwardssothathandlerestsonfloorandbaseof
machineisexposed-DIAGRAM1.
2Offerupaccessorysothattriangularformalignswiththatof
mating drive.
3Rotateaccessoryanticlockwisetosecure-DIAGRAM2.
4 Place machine in upright position.
5Rotateaccessoriesclockwisetoremovefrommachine.
WARNING
Theseapplianceshavebeendesignedforusewithaccessories
supplied by Premiere.
Thefittingofalternativeaccessoriesmayaffectbothsafetyand
performance.
To fit Anti-splash Ring - DIAGRAMS 3 and 4.
1Tiltmachinebackwardssothathandlerestsonfloorandbaseof
machineisexposed.
2Offerupanti-splashringensuringthatcut-outportion(A)withits
adjacentretainingbrackets(B)ispositionedatbaseofmachine.
3Slideringupwardsuntilretainingbrackets(B)locateoverbrush
guardatbaseofmachine.
4Pulltopofringforwardandlocateretainingbracket(C)over
brushguardattopofmachine.
5Fitaccessoryinnormalmanner.
6 Place machine in upright position.
7Beforeoperatingmachineensurethatretainingbrackets(B)and
(C)arelocatedoverbrushguard.
8Toremoveringreversefittingprocedure.
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Fitting Solution Tank- DIAGRAMS 5, 6 and 7
1Removethreeplasticcoversandscrewsatrearofchromemotor
cover.Firmlyanchormountingblock(G)in positionusingthree
screwsprovided.
2Alignslotsinbracket(D)withinsertsinsideofmachinehandle.
Usingtwoscrewsprovidedlightlyclampbracketintoposition.Do
notfullytightenbracketatthisstage.
3Locatelowertankmountingbracketoverblock(G)onchrome
coverandsecurebypushingretainingpin(B)throughboth
sectionsuntillocked.
4Locateupperbracketaroundmachinehandleshaftandsecureby
pushingretainingpin(A)throughbothsectionsuntillocked.
5Connectplastictube(C)tofeedpoint(F)onmachinebase.
To fit Control Cable
6Screwconnector(J)ofcontrolcable(H)ontotankplungerrod(K)
andHANDtightenagainstfixedlocknut(L)-DIAGRAM6.
7Slidecableloopoverlefthandflowcontrollever(E)andlocatein
groove-DIAGRAM5.
8Slidebush(M)oncontrolcable(H) into slot in bracket (D) and
tightenhandnut(N)tosecure-DIAGRAM7.
9 With handle in the UPRIGHT position, lightly push bracket (D)
downuntilany free play incontrolcable(H)iseliminated. Firmly
tightenbracketscrewsandcoverscrewheadswithsnapcaps
provided.
Donotapplyexcessiveforcewhenadjustingbracketforfreeplay.
Note:IfyourmachinedoesnothavelocatingholesinsideOfhandle
oratrearofchromemotorcovertoenablefixingofeitherthecable
bracket(D)ortankmountingblock(G)pleasering01242243421
andspecifythemodelnameshownonthemotorcoverlabelandthe
serialnumberstampedontheserialplatelocatedonthebase
castingunderneaththehandlepivot.
Operating Solution Tank
1Alwaysfillsolutiontankinuprightposition.
2Theusefulcapacityofthetankforcalculatingdilutionrateswhen
mixingcleaningsolutionis 11 litres.
3Tooperate,gentlyraiseflowcontrollever(E)whilstmachineis
running.
4 To empty:
a.Disconnectplastictube(C).
b.Unscrewhandnut(N)andslidebush(M)oncontrolcable(H)
fromslotinbracket (D).
c.Slidecableloopfromflowcontrollever(E).
d.Removeretainingpins(A)and(B).
e.Unscrewcap,pouroutcleaningsolutionthenrinse.
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Operation of PV.4 Series
Proceedasfollows:
1 Ensure that handle is in upright position.
2 Selectandfitappropriateaccessory.
3 Operatecablestowagequickreleaseandremovecablefrom
stowage-DIAGRAM8.
4 Checkthat powersupplyisthe sameasthatstamped onthe
serialplateonthe machine.
5 Plugmachine into power socket.Check that neon lampon top of
handle is illuminated.
6 Standbehindandpresshandlepositioninglever(A)andlower
handletoacomfortableoperatingposition.Releaselever(A)-
DIAGRAM9.
Note:Thispositionmustbemorethan40degreesfromthevertical
forthepowertobeavailabletothemotor.
7 Withindexfingerspresson/offleverlockbuttonstounlockon/off
levers-DIAGRAM9.
8 Presseitheronbothoftheon/offleverstostartthemachine.
9 Ensurethatmains cable is well clearoftheareatobecleaned.
10Raiseandlowerhandletoguidemachinetotherightorleftas
required.
Note:Thisoperationdoesnotrequiremovementofthehandle
positioninglever(A).
Theresponseofthemachine,particularlythehighspeedmodelsis
extremelypositiveandit is inadvisable to attempt to guide the
machinebyoperationofthehandlepositioninglever(A).
11Oncompletionreleaseon/offlever.
12Operatehandlepositioninglevertoreturnhandletoupright
position.
13Removeplugfrompowersocketandstowcableoncable
stowage.
14Removeaccessory.
Pleasenote:flowcontrollever(B)isforusewithsolutiontankonly-
DIAGRAM9.
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Operation of overload switch
- only fitted to certain High Performance Models
-DIAGRAM10
Shouldthemachinebesubjectedtoanoverloadconditionthe
overloadswitchwilltripout.Itcanberesetafterapprox.30seconds
bypressingtheREDbuttoninthecentreofthemachinehandle.
Themachinecanthenbeusedagainwithoutdelay.(Abadly
maintainedmachineandaccessoriesmayartificiallyinducean
overload-refertomachinecarePage2.)
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Cleaning Methods
PremiereProductsmanufactureoverfiftydifferentcleaningandmaintenancechemicalsdesignedtocope
witheverycleaningtask.DetailedinformationontherangeandapplicationofPremierecleaningchemicals
andequipmentisavailablefromourlocalrepresentativeorheadofficeinCheltenham.
To Polish Floors
1Vacuumfloortoremovedirtanddust.
2Removeblackmarks,scuffmarksandsuperficialdirtusingspraycleaningmethodinconjunctionwitha
sprayunitand appropriatefloormaintenancepad.
3Operatemachineinasweepingactionbyraisingorloweringthehandle.Afinegradepolishingpadshould
beused.
To Burnish Floors
1Vacuumfloortoremovedirtanddust.
2Remove black marksandscuffmarks.
3Mix a solutionofemulsionpolishor recommended maintenanceproductinaspray unit andapplyafine
mist to a small area of floor.
4Operatemachineinasweepingactionusingtheappropriatefloormaintenancepad.Continueuntilareadry
thentreatthenextarea.
Servicing
AlthoughyournowPV.4shouldgive many years of trouble free operation, anannualservicebyourengineer
isrecommended to minimise the riskofan inconvenient and untimelybreakdown.
Shoulda fault occur,thefollowingcheckingprocedure may provideanimmediatesolution.
DONOTexceedthebasiccheckssuggestedhere.
Noliabilityisacceptedandboth the guarantee and approvals are invalidated ifrepairsarecarriedoutother
thanbya Premiere Products ServiceEngineeroranapprovedservice agent.
Ifaservice call is required ring01242243421 and specify the modelnameshown on the cmotor coverlabel
andtheserialnumberstampedonthe serialplatelocatedonthebasecastinglocatedonthebase casting
underneath the handle pivot.
If the machine will not start
•Theplug of the supplycordshallberemovedfrom the socket-outlet beforecleaningtheapplianceor
undertaking maintenance operations.
•Thepowercordhas to be regularly inspected for signs of damage.Ifthepowersupplycordisdamaged,it
has to be replaced.
•Ifneonlightisdullornotworking,replace fuse in plug, ensuring that it is held tightly by the fuseholder.
•Checkpowersupply from the socketbysubstitutinganotherelectricalappliance.
•Checkifoverloadswitchhastripped,if soreset.
Ifmotorrunshot andlackspower
•CheckairintakearoundChromemotorcoverisclear.

Iffusespersistentlybloworoverloadswitchconstantlytrips.
•Removeanyextensioncablesandtryagain.Ifthemachinethenoperatescorrectlypleasecontactour
servicedepartmentimmediatelyregardingthecorrectspecificationofextensionleadtobeused.
•EnsurePV.4modelinquestionisbeingusedinitscorrect role.SVR 15 MD Machines should not be used
forstrippingorscrubbing.motorworksharderrequiringmorecurrent.
•Anexcessivebuildupofpolish/dirtonthefloorproducesastickysurface.Toovercomethisdrag,the
motorworksharderrequiringmorecurrent.Thiscanblowfusesparticularlywhenusinghighvelocity
burnishingmachines.Stripawaypolish/dirtandretreatthefloorusingastandardvelocityscrubbing
machine.
•Dirtyorcloggedbrushesandpadscanproducethesameeffectandshouldbecleaned.
If machine unbalanced in operation
•Ifmachineisleftstandingonthebrushorpadtheycanbecomedistorted.Substituteanalternativeor
detachthedamagedaccessoryandallowittoregainitsshape.
•Brushesandpadsshouldbeaneventhicknessandtheaccessorychosenshouldbesuitableforthetask.
•Damagedorwornoutaccessoriesshouldbereplaced.
Guarantee
AllmachinesmanufacturedbyPremiereProductsMachineDivisionareguaranteedforaperiodofTWELVE
MONTHSfromthedateofpurchasebytheuseragainstallfaultsinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thisperiod
canbeextendedtoTWOYEARSprovidedaservicecontractistakenoutatthetimeofpurchase.
TheGuaranteeisnottransferable.TheliabilityundertheGuaranteecoverstherepairorreplacementofthe
machineorpartthereoffoundtobedefective.
Noliabilityisacceptedforinsignificantdeviationsfromnormalstandardwhichwouldnotaffectthevalueand
safeoperationofthemachineorfordamagecausedbychemicalorelectrochemicalactionofwaterorany
otherabnormalenvironmentalinfluences.Noliabilityisacceptedfordamagetoanycomponentcausedby
accident,misuse,neglectorthroughthemachinebeingoperatedonavoltageotherthanthatstatedonthe
serialplate.
NoproductliabilityisacceptedandbothGuaranteeandapprovalsareinvalidatedifrepairsarecarriedout
otherthanbyaPremiereProductsServiceEngineeroranapprovedserviceagent.
NoproductliabilityisacceptedandbothGuaranteeandapprovalsareinvalidatedifreplacementpartsother
thanthosesuppliedbyPremiereProductsareusedduringrepair.Theserviceengineeroragentisentirely
responsibleforensuringthefittingofthecorrectreplacementpartsappropriatetothemodelbeingrepaired.
Thedecisionastowhetherthecomponentpartormachinewillberepairedorreplacedrestsentirelywith
PremiereProducts.WheredefectivepartshavebeenrepairedorreplacedtheGuaranteewillnotbe
extendedbeyonditsoriginalterm.
AllfaultypartswhichhavebeenreplacedunderthetermsoftheGuaranteewillbecomethepropertyof
PremiereProducts.
ClaimsrelatingtodamagecausedtootherpropertyorpersonswillnotbeentertainedunlessPremiere
Productsarespecificallyrequiredtodosobylaw.
AnyclaimunderthetermsoftheGuaranteeissubjecttoprovisionofproofofpurchase.
NoliabilityisacceptedfortheuseorapplicationofPremiereProductsmachinery,outsidethespecific
recommendationsgiveninthecompany’sprintedpublications.
NoliabilityisacceptedbyPremiereProductsforanyadvicegivenbydistributorsorserviceagentswhich
exceedsthespecificrecommendationsgiveninthecompany’sprintedpublications.
Wecontinuetoreservetherighttoalterthedesignsofanyproductsaspartofafurtherprocessofimprove-
ment,anditemssuppliedmaythereforevaryfromthoseillustratedinthispublication.
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HeaIth and Safety at Work Act 1974
Part1Section6OftheActrequiresthatmanufacturersensure,insofarasisreasonablypracticable,thatall
articlesmanufacturedaredesignedandconstructedtobesafeandwithoutrisktohealthwhencorrectly
used.
AIlmachineproductsproducedbyPremiereProductsaremanufacturedandtestedtotherelevantBritish
Standardsand in accordancewithmajorEuropeanstandard requirements. Theyareaccompaniedby
operatinginstructionswhichshouldbereadcarefullybythepersonoperatingthemachineandresponsible
forthecleaningoperation.Additionalcopiesareavailable on application quoting model numbers. Although
ourproductsaresafewhencorrectlyused,therearepointswhichshouldbecarefullynotedbythe
responsiblepersonortheSafetyOfficer.
1Themachinemustbedisconnectedfromthemainssupplybeforeanymaintenanceworkisundertaken.
2Theappropriatefused plug to the applicable nationalstandardandthe requirements of the machine should
befittedtothesupply cable and checks should be made fromtimetotimetoensurethat the cable is not
frayedandisfitted securely. If in doubt consult Premiere Products.
3Ensurethatthecableisnotcrushed,overstretchedordamaged by any sharp object. Do not use if mains
cableisdamaged or frayed and haveitreplacedbyaPremiereProductsService Engineer or approved
Serviceagent.
4The DVU140&DVU 190aredesignedfor dryuseonly.Any attempttopickup liquidssuchascoffee
spillagesmayirreparablydamage the motor and create an electrical hazard.
5Nochange or adaptation shouldbemade to the machine withoutfirstconsulting Premiere Products.
6Themachineshouldnotbeusedforthecollectionofdangerous,toxicorhazardousmaterialsorused
whereexplosivevapours or dust are present.NoliabilityisacceptedbyPremiereProducts for any advice
givenbydistributorsor service agents regarding the use of Premiere Productsmachineryinspecialistor
hazardousenvironment.TheentireresponsibilityfortheuseofPremiereProducts machineryinspecialist
environmentsrests withtheend user,theirappointedSafety Officerorthepersonresponsibleforsuch
mattersat theuserspremises.Referencesshould bemadeto‘EnvironmentalHygiene SeriesGuidance,
NoteNo, EH10Asbestos-hygienestandards andmeasurementsofairbornedust concentrations.You
shouldalsoobtain and read a copyofthe Health and Safety atWorkbooklet No 22 ‘Dust Explosionin
Factories’andbothof these manuals are published by the Health andSafetyExecutive.Thefollowing
publicationsshouldalso be obtained andread:Technical Data Note 14 Health‘Dustin lndustry’ published
by the Department of Employment and Productivity.
BS5345Part1 - ‘Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Apparatusforuseinpotentially
explosiveatmospheres’publishedbyBritishStandardsInstitution.‘Dust Explosions and Fires’ by K. N.
Palmer, published by Chapman & Hall.
7 If a fault should develop, the machine should be clearly marked ‘OUT OF ORDER’ and the supervisor or
Safety Officer notified.
lfindoubtaboutanyoftheaboveorifyourequirefurtherinformationcontact your Iocal Factory Inspector.
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Theregulationrequiresthateach andeverypiece ofelectricalapparatus intheworkplaceberegularly
testedforelectricalsafety,be clearlyidentifiedand thatatraceable recordoftestingbeestablishedand
maintained.
Guidanceshould be obtained fromthe Safety Officer.
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Entretien des machines
Lafabricationdemachinesfiablesetsansdangernereposepassimplementsurdescontrôleseffectuésàla
findelachaînede production.Elledépend d'unequalitéincorporée dansl'étude,ainsiqued'uncontrôle
rigoureuxdesspécificationsdetouslesélémentsconstitutifs.
Atitredepropriétaire ou d'utilisateur d'une machine Premiere, les performances etlafiabilitéconstantesde
votremachinedépendentdesonbonentretien.
•Laprise du fil d'alimentationdevraêtre retirée du socledela prise enfichable avantde commencer le
nettoyagedel'appareilou d'entreprendre toute opération de maintenance.
•Lecâbled'alimentationdevra être inspecté régulièrement afin devérifiers'iln'est pas endommagé. S'il est
endommagé, il faudra le remplacer.
•Aprèschaquel'emploi, la machine complète,câblecompris, doit être nettoyée avecunchiffon HUMIDE;
utiliserune solutiondiluéede produitdenettoyageuniversel PremiereM.P.9.Lessurfaceschroméeseten
acierinoxdoiventensuiteêtrepoliesavecunchiffonpropre,jusqu'àcequ'ellessoientsèches.
•NEJAMAISutiliserdesdécapants acides,desabrasifs oudessolvants puissantstelsquelesdécapants
pourpeintures,quirisquentd'érailler,d'attaqueroudeternirlessurfaces.
•Laverimmédiatementaprès l'emploi les disques etlesbrossesdansunesolutionde prouit de nettoyage
universelM.P.9,dissousdans l'eau chaude. Rincer à fondetlaisserégoutter et sécher à la température
ambiante.Lesaccessoiresempâtéspardesencaustiquessolvantesàbased'alcooldoiventêtrenettoyés
enbrossantavecdelatérébenthinePremturpsou du décapant pour encaustiques Premiere W.S.70
conformémentaumoded'emploi figurant sur l'étiquette du produit.
Introduction
Il y a déjà plus de 70 ans que "Première" a lancé le "premiere-né" de son ample gamme de
produitsd'entretienpoursols.Sa première gamme de matérielsdenettoyageetd'entretien,
mise sur le marché en 1966, demeure à ce jour inégalée en ce qui concerne efficacité et
conception. Si vous désirez une documentation sur la gamme complète d'aspirateurs
poursurfacessèchesethumidesainsiquedecireusesrotatives,téléphonez à notre Siège
de Cheltenham.
Le contrôle de qualité
L'inspectiondespiècesdétechéesetdelamachineàsonstadefinalestrégléepardesspécifications
détailléesenmatière de fonctionnement, dequalitéet de sécurité électrique. Lesrésultatsdes essais sont
enregistrésettouteslesprocéduresdecontrôledequalitéetlesdocumentsinhérentsdoiventêtre
approuvésetvérifiéspar"theBritishStandardsInstitution" (Institut de la Norme Britannique) conformément
aux:-
BS EN ISO 9002 : 1994
Homologations
Lesdétailssurles homologations des modèles différents se trouvent dans lesbrochuresqu'onpeutobtenir
surdemande.
British Standards Institution
B.S.5415,
Parties 1 et 2
pourlesmodèles230 V
R.W. TÜV e.V.
testésàV.D.E.Partie 1 2/81
V.D.E. Partie2052/87
Modèles 230 V
Certificate No. FM 1933
QAS34/228