Sealey Dfs35m User manual

35L DUST-FREE WET & DRY INDUSTRIAL

VACUUM CLEANER PLASTIC DRUM CLASS M

FILTRATION SELF-CLEAN

MODEL NO: DFS35M

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these

instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE

THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR

PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

1. SAFETY

1.1. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner and the operator to read, understand and comply with the following:

You must check all electrical products, before use, to ensure that they are safe. You must inspect power cables, plugs, sockets

and any other connectors for wear or damage. You must ensure that the risk of electric shock is minimised by the installation of

appropriate safety devices. A Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCCB) should be incorporated in the main distribution board. You

must also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety.

9Ensure that cables are always protected against short circuit and overload.

9Regularly inspect power supply cables and plugs for wear or damage and check all connections

to ensure that none are loose.

9Ensure that the voltage marked on the appliance matches the power supply to be

 usedandthattheplugisttedwiththecorrectfuse-seefuseratingatright.

8DO NOT use worn or damaged cables, plugs or connectors. Have any faulty item repaired or

replaced immediately by a competent electrician.

9It is recommended that this heater is wired directly to a fused isolator switch. If, however, a plug

 istted,thefollowingapplies:

9Fit a new plug according to the following instructions (UK only).

a) Connect the GREEN/YELLOW earth wire to the earth terminal ‘E’.

b) Connect the BROWN live wire to the live terminal ‘L’.

c) Connect the BLUE neutral wire to the neutral terminal ‘N’.

d) After wiring, check that there are no bare wires, that all wires have been correctly connected,

that the cable restraint is tight.

1.2. GENERAL SAFETY

9Disconnect the cleaner from the power supply before servicing, changing accessories, or performing any maintenance.

9Use only genuine parts and accessories. Unauthorised parts and accessories may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.

9Maintain the cleaner in good condition. Use an authorised agent for servicing. Keep machine clean, but DO NOT use solvents.

9 Fordryvacuumingensurethecartridgelterisrmlyinplacebeforeoperatingthecleaner.

8DO NOToperatetheunitwithoutthecartridgelterinplace(exceptwhenwetvacuuming).Usingthecleanerwithoutacartridgelter

may cause damage to the vacuum cleaner and will invalidate your warranty.

9Wear protective clothing and gloves.

8DO NOT allow children or untrained persons to operate the cleaner.

8DO NOT place attachments close to your face (especially eyes, ears, etc). DO NOT point the hose end at other persons or animals.

▲DANGER! DO NOTvacuumhotorglowingash,cigaretteends,inammable,explosive,corrosiveorotherdangeroussubstances.

8DO NOToperatetheunitwithoutthedustbagoroptionalcartridgelter(exceptwhenwetvacuuming).

8DO NOTusewhentheltersystemisdamaged.

8DO NOT leave machine running unattended. Turn power supply OFF, and DO NOT leave the vicinity until motor has come to a

complete stop.

8DO NOToperatethecleanerwhileundertheinuenceofdrugs,alcoholorimpairingmedication,orifyouaretired.

8DO NOT use the cleaner in the rain or in very damp conditions.

8DO NOT use the cleaner for a task it is not designed to perform.

9When not in use, store the cleaner indoors, in a safe, dry, childproof location.

WARNING! The warnings, cautions and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may

occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but

must be applied by the operator.

NOTE: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

 capabilitiesorlackofexperienceandknowledgeiftheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheappliance

in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall

not be made by children without supervision.

Recommended fuse rating

13 Amp

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instructions

Wear protective

gloves

Wear protective

clothing

2. INTRODUCTION

Highpoweredunitsdesignedforusewithpowertools.ModelNo.DFS35Misalsosuitableforusewithairpowertools.CertiedforClassM

dustextractioninaccordancewithEUdirectives,whichprotectstheoperatorfromdustparticleshazardoustohealth.SuppliedwithØ36mm

exiblehose,multi-diametertooladaptor,crevicetool,powertoolcordclamps,ClassMbaglter,ClassMcartridgelterandfoamlter,

ModelNo’sPC35110V&PC35230Varealsosuppliedwithinsertsforliquidcollectionandhardoors.Canbesettocontinuoussuctionor

in synchronisation with a power tool via an electronically controlled outlet or pneumatic tool via the air outlet (DFS35M only). Fitted with a

self-cleaningltertechnologydesignedtopreventlterblockageswhilstinuse.Fittedwithfourcastorsformanoeuvrability.Awet&dryoor

cleaning kit is available for DFS35M, order Model No. DFS35MKIT.

3. SPECIFICATION

MODEL NO:............................................................ DFS35M

Airow: .....................................................................180m³/hr

Drum Size: ....................................................................... 35L

Drum Type: ................................................................. Plastic

MaximumVacuumPressure: ................................... 220mbar

Motor Power:...............................................................1000W

Optional Accessories: ....... DFS35MKIT-AccessoryFloorKit

Power Tool Capacity: ..................................................2000W

Supply:...........................................................................230V

Vacuum Accessories Diameter:............................ Ø10-35mm

Consumable Parts:

DFS35CF..........................................Cartridge Filter Class M

DFS35FF ............................................................. Foam Filter

DFS35PB................................ Dust Bag Class M (Pack of 5)

4. CONTENTS

4.1. Unpack the carton carefully.

4.2. Locate the two side clasps which hold the motor housing in place.

4.3. Undo the clasps, remove the motor housing and take out the loose items from the drum.

4.4. Check and identify each component as listed below. If anything is missing or damaged

please contact your Sealey stockist immediately.

5. ASSEMBLY

5.1. Ensure the electrical supply is disconnected.

5.2. Undo the clasps.

5.3.  Lifto󰀨themotorhousingassembly(g.1).

5.4.  Fordryvacuumcleaningusethelockingcartridgeltersupplied.

5.5. For dry vacuum cleaning and containment use the vacuum bag supplied.

5.6.  Forwetvacuumcleaningtthesuppliedfoamlter.

NOTE: DO NOToperatethecleanerwithoutalterttedasthiswilldamagethevacuumcleaner

and invalidate your warranty.

5.7. Replace the motor housing onto the container.

5.8. Align the motor housing with the clasps and snap closed by hooking the top of the clasp into the location in the motor housing and

pressing the handles down over centre.

6. CONTROLS

6.1. FUNCTION SYMBOLS

6.1.1. For use as Wet & Dry Cleaner:

6.1.1.1. DepressSelectorSwitch(g.2.A)andPowerSwitch(g.2.B).

6.2. FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRIC POWER TOOL.

6.2.1. LeaveSelectorSwitch(g.2.A)inraisedpositionanddepressthePowerSwitch(g.2.B).

6.2.2. Inthisposition,anysingleelectrictoolcanbeconnected(uptoamaximumof2000W).

 Poweringthetoolwillswitchthevacuumcleaneron.Whenthetoolisswitchedo󰀨,the 

 vacuumcleanerwillrunforafurther8/10seconds.Afterthistheltercleaningprocess 

will operate.

6.3. FOR USE WITH AN AIR TOOL.

6.3.1. LeaveSelectorSwitch(g.2.A)inraisedpositionanddepressthePowerSwitch(g.2.B).

6.3.2. Connecttheairsupplytotheairinletconnector(g.2)andthetooltotheairoutletconnector(g.2).Aquicktconnectoris 

 included.Whenairowtothetoolisdetected,thecleanerwilloperate.Whenthetoolisswitchedo󰀨,thevacuumcleanerwillrunfor

 afurther8/10seconds.Afterthistheltercleaningprocesswilloperate.

NOTE: Continuousoperationoftheselfcleaningsystemformorethan60secondsmaycausethethermalprotectiontotrip,resettingafter

 20minutes.(Forfullerltercleaningseesection9.)

6.3.3. Thewarninglamp(g.2.C)willilluminatewhenahighvacuumsituationisdetected.Thiscouldbecausedbyablockedhoseor 

 nozzle,blockedlterorafullbag.

6.4.  Iftheexhaustairspeeddropsbelow20m/secthewarninglamp(g.2.C)illuminates(inaccordancewithIEC/EN60335-2-69).

7. DRY VACUUMING

WARNING! Ensure you read, understand and apply Section 1 ‘Safety Instructions’. Reminder: DO NOT vacuum hazardous

 substances,hotashesorembers.Useofanincorrectcartridgelterwillinvalidateyourwarranty.

7.1. Category M Cartridge Filter. To pickup dust of Class M the dust bag MUST be installed in the appliance. To vacuum Class ‘M’ dust

 ALWAYSusethelterelementFig.3.

g.1

1 Motor Housing

2 Vacuum Drum

3 Hose

4 Crevicetool36mm

5 Cartridge Filter Class M

6Foam Filter

7 Dust Bag Class M

8 Adaptor

9Multi adaptor

10 Air inlet

g.2

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7.1.1. Ensure the machine is unplugged from the power supply.

7.1.2. Removethemotorhousingandwiththeraisedrimuppermostttheltercartridgetubedownoverthelterbasketandpushfully

 home.Placethelockingdiscontothetopofthelterandturnthelockingbaruntilthelatchdropsintotheslotinthetopofthelter

 cage.Continueturningclockwiseuntilthelterisfullylockeddown.

7.1.3. Reposition the motor housing onto the drum body, and clip in place.

7.1.4. Insertthelargerendoftheexiblehoseintothefrontinletonthecontainerandlockinplace.Pushtherequiredattachment,when

applicable, onto the free end of the hose.

7.1.5. Plug into the power supply.

7.1.6. With the selector switch “A” in position ,switch“B”tothe‘On’(position‘I’).See6.2forintroductionofapowertool.

7.1.7. Whenyouhavecompletedvacuuming,presstheswitch“B”to‘O󰀨’(position ‘O’).

WARNING! Ensure you read, understand and apply Section 1 ‘Safety Instructions’. Reminder: DO NOT vacuum hazardous

substances, hot ashes or embers.

7.2. CATEGORY M CONTAINMENT BAG FILTER. Never reuse the bag always replace it.

7.2.1. Ensure the machine is unplugged from the power supply.

7.2.2. Removethemotorhousing.InserttheCategoryMbagintothedrumandttheplasticsocket“x”overthedruminternal“y”spigot

 (g.4).

7.2.3. Reposition the motor housing onto the drum body, and clip in place.

7.2.4. Insertthelargerendoftheexiblehoseintothefrontinletonthecontainerdrum.Pushtherequiredattachment,whenapplicable,

onto the free end of the hose.

7.2.5. Plug into the power supply.

7.2.6. With the selector switch “A” in position ,switch“B”tothe‘On’(position‘I’).See6.2forintroductionofapowertool.

7.2.7. Whenyouhavecompletedvacuuming,presstheswitch“B”to‘O󰀨’(position‘O’).

7.2.8. Whenthebagis3/4fullorvacuuminge󰀩ciencydrops,removethebagandsealtheopeningwiththeattachedplug.Disposeofthe

bag in accordance with local regulations. DO NOTre-use.

7.2.9. Avoid using the bag for sharp or damp materials.

8. WET VACUUMING

 TheCategoryMlterisNOTforliquids.Vacuumingliquidsisonlyallowedwherethereisnochancethatdustwillbesuckedup.

WARNING! Ensure you read, understand and apply Section 1 ‘Safety Instructions’. Reminder: Remove the plug from power supply

before opening unit. DO NOTvacuumsolvents,explosives,inammableand/orhazardousliquidssuchaspetrol,oil,spirits,paint,

thinners, acids etc.

8.1. Ensure the machine is unplugged from the power supply. Make sure the drum is clean and free from dust and dirt.

8.2.  Removethecartridgelterandtafoamlter(NOTsuitableforClassMdust)overthelterbasket.Replacethemotorhousingonto

 thecontainerg.5.

8.3.  Fitthecrevicenozzletotheexiblehose.

8.4.  Ensuretheswitch“B”is‘O󰀨’(position ‘O’) before plugging into the power supply.

8.5. With the selector switch “A” in position ,switch“B”tothe‘On’(position‘I’).See6.2forintroductionofapowertool.

NOTE: To vacuum large quantities of liquid, from a sink or tank etc, DO NOTimmersethenozzlecompletelyintheliquid,leaveagap(g.6)

 atthetopofthenozzleopeningtoallowanairinow.Themachineisttedwithaoatvalvewhichstopsthesuctionactionwhenthe

 tankhasreacheditsmaximumcapacity.Theuserwillnoticeanincreaseinmotorspeed.Whenthishappens,turno󰀨themachine,

disconnect from power supply, remove the head from the container and empty the liquid into a suitable receptacle or drain. To continue

 vacuuming,rettheheadandproceed.

 Afterwetvacuuming,turnthemachineo󰀨andunplugfromthepowersupply.Emptythecontainer,cleananddrytheinsideand 

outside before storage.

 Remember!Afterwetvacuumingthefoamltermustberemovedandacartridgeltermustbettedbeforedryvacuumingagain.

WARNING! Not designed for liquid storage. Always empty liquids after use before storing.

g.3 g.4

g.5 g.6

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9. FILTER CLEANING FIG.7

9.1.  Handletheltercarefullywhencleaningorinstalling.Unlockandcarefullyremovethecartridgelterandinspectitfordamage.Alter

 thathassmallholesortearsinitwillnotperforme󰀩cientlyandshouldbereplaced.

9.2.  Tocleanadrylter,tapitinsideawastebin.(Thecartridgelterisdesignedfordryvacuumingonly).Shouldthelterbeinadvertently

wetted it should be rinsed from the inside and allowed to air dry for 24 hours.

8DO NOTusethelterwetasthelterwillclogquicklyandbeverydi󰀩culttoclean.

9.3.  Fitanew/cleanedlteroverthelterbasket

9.4. Lock in place as described in 7.1.2. (0mm clearance).

10. MAINTENANCE

10.1. Ensure the machine is unplugged from the power supply.

10.2. Disconnect the hose from the drum container.

10.3. Undo the clasps and remove motor housing from the drum container.

10.4. Clearoutanydirtordebrisfromthedrumcontainerandhoses.Frequentlycleantheseatwherethesafetyoatslidesandperiodically

inspect it to check its integrity.

10.5. Cleanthefoamlterbywashingitinamildsoapysolution.

10.6. Check the power cable to make sure that it is not damaged.

11. TROUBLESHOOTING

g.7

Symptom Possible causes Solutions

Vacuum will not operate No power supply Checkpowersupply-cable,breakers,fuses

Faulty power cable Unplug and check the power cable. If damaged have it

replaced by your local Sealey stockist.

Container full Empty container

Dustexpelledfromthemotorcover Cartridgeltermissingordamaged Fitcartridgelterorreplacedamagedlter

Reducede󰀩ciencyandincreasedmotor/

speed vibration/orange light (C)

There is a blockage in the nozzle/hose/

druminlet/lter.

See 7.1.4. Check nozzle, hose and container inlets and

clearanyblockagesfound.Removelterandcleanitor

installnewlter.

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