Sealey Power Clean VMA92 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS for
HEAVY DUTY INDUSTRIAL WET & DRY
VACUUM CLEANER Model: VMA92
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey cleaner. 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, AND
CAUTIONS. USE THIS 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.
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.2. GENERAL SAFETY
3Disconnect the cleaner from the power source before servicing, changing accessories, or performing
other maintenance.
3Maintain the machine in good condition. Use an authorised service agent.
3Use only genuine accessories and parts. Unapproved parts or accessories can be dangerous and will
invalidate your warranty.
3Keep machine clean, but DO NOT use harsh abrasives or solvents.
7DO NOT place attachments close to your face and do not point hose at other persons or animals.
7DO NOT use the cleaner on hot or glowing ashes, or cigarette ends.
7DO NOT use the cleaner to vacuum inflammable, explosive or corrosive substances.
7DO NOT vacuum hazardous dust (this may damage your health).
7DO NOT vacuum soot, talcum power or other fine powders.
7DO NOT dry vacuum without the dry filter firmly in place.
7DO NOT wet vacuum with the dry filter in place, remove the dry filter, and optional dust bag, if fitted.
7DO NOT leave the cleaner running unattended. Always turn off the power supply.
7DO NOT clean the filter with solvents.
1.1. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
p 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. We also recommend that a Residual Current
Device (RCD) is used. It is particularly important to use an RCD with portable products that are plugged into a supply which is not protected
by an RCCB. If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician. You may obtain a Residual Current Device by contacting your Sealey dealer.
You must also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety.
1.1.1. The Electricity at Work Act 1989 requires all portable electrical appliances, if used on business premises, to be tested by a qualified
electrician, using a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT), at least once a year.
1.1.2. The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 makes owners of electrical appliances responsible for the safe condition of those appliances
and the safety of the appliance operators. If in any doubt about electrical safety, contact a qualified electrician.
1.1.3. Ensure that the insulation on all cables and on the appliance is safe before connecting it to the power supply. See 1.1.1. and 1.1.2.
and use a Portable Appliance Tester.
1.1.4. Ensure that cables are always protected against short circuit and overload.
1.1.5. Regularly inspect power supply cables and plugs for wear or damage and check all
connections to ensure that none is loose.
1.1.6. Important: Ensure that the voltage marked on the appliance matches the power supply
to be used and that the plug is fitted with the correct fuse - see fuse rating at right.
1.1.7. DO NOT pull or carry the appliance by the power cable.
1.1.8. DO NOT pull the plug from the socket by the cable.
1.1.9. DO NOT use worn or damaged cables, plugs or connectors. Immediately have any faulty
item repaired or replaced by a qualified electrician. When a BS 1363/A UK 3 pin plug is
damaged, cut the cable just above the plug and dispose of the plug safely.
Fit 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 outer insulation
extends beyond the cable restraint and that the restraint is tight.
Double insulated products, which are always marked with this symbol , are fitted with live (brown) and neutral (blue) wires only.
To rewire, connect the wires as indicated above - DO NOT connect either wire to the earth terminal.
1.1.10. Products which require more than 13 amps are supplied without a plug. In this case you must contact a qualified electrician to ensure that a
suitably rated supply is available. We recommend that you discuss the installation of an industrial round pin plug and socket with your electrician.
1.1.11. If an extension reel is used it should be fully unwound before connection. A reel with an RCD fitted is preferred since any appliance
plugged into it will be protected. The cable core section is important and should be at least 1.5mm2, but to be absolutely sure that the
capacity of the reel is suitable for this product and for others which may be used in the other output sockets, we recommend the use of
2.5mm2section cable.
FUSE RATING 10 AMP
Blue
Neutral
Wire
Yellow & Green
Earth Wire
Cable
Restraint
Brown
Live
Wire

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WARNING! WHEN WET CLEAN
ING DO NOT VACUUM SOLIDS, SOLVENTS, EXPLOSIVE, INFLAMMABLE OR HAZARDOUS
LIQUIDS (SUCH AS PETROL, OIL, SPIRIT, PAINT, THINNER, CHEMICALS).
REMOVE DRY FILTER AND DUST BAG, IF FITTED,
BEFORE USE.
5.1. WET CLEANING
5.1.1. Ensure that the machine is unplugged at the mains.
5.1.2. Remove the dry filter and dust bag, if fitted, from the drum.
5.1.3. Make sure that the drum is clean and free from dust and dirt.
5.1.4. Replace the motor head onto the drum body and clip in place.
5.1.5. Use the flexible hose, extension tubes and nozzle as appropriate for the task, but ensure that any dirt or
dust is washed out before use.
5.1.6. Ensure that the machine is switched off before plugging in. Plug into the mains power and switch on.
5.1.7. The motor head is fitted with a float. As the waste drum fills the float rises. When the drum is full the
float will stop further suction. Switch of the machine, unplug from the mains and empty the drum.
5.1.8. To vacuum large quantities of liquid (i.e from a sink, tank, etc.) do not immerse the nozzle completely in
the liquid. Leave a gap at the end of nozzle to allow partial air inflow (see fig. 2).
5.1.9. After wet vacuuming turn the machine off and remove the plug from mains.
5.1.10. Empty the drum and then clean and dry the inside before dry vacuuming or storage.
NOTE: To avoid motor overload, the cleaner is fitted with a thermal cut-out. When the cut-out operates the motor will stop. In such a case
disconnect from the mains power and empty the drum . When the motor has cooled, the cut-out will reset automatically. Turn on the
cleaner and the motor will start.
4. DRY VACUUM CLEANING
3. SPECIFICATION
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WARNING! WHEN DRY CLEANING DO NOT VACUUM SOLVENTS OR OTHER EXPLOSIVE,
INFLAMMABLE OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOOT, TALCUM OR OTHER FINE POWDERS.
THE USE OF
AN INCORRECT FILTER WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY.
4.1. DRY CLEANING
4.1.1. Ensure the machine is unplugged.
4.1.2. To remove motor head undo the clips on each side and lift off the head (a frame with an internal float is attached
to the underside). Ensure that main drum is clean and dry and that the dry filter is correctly fitted inside (fig. 1).
4.1.3. Replace the head onto the drum body and re-clip.
4.1.4. Connect the flexible hose to the inlet on the front of the tank and add extension tubes if required.
4.1.5. Attach the appropriate nozzle to the hose or extension tube.
4.1.6. Ensure that the cleaner is switched off (O position) before plugging in. Plug into the mains power supply and
switch on (I). The machine is now operating as an ordinary vacuum cleaner.
4.1.7. When you have completed cleaning, switch off the machine and unplug from the mains.
NOTE: To avoid motor overload, the cleaner is fitted with a thermal cut-out. When the cut-out operates the motor will
stop. In such a case disconnect from the mains power, empty the drum content and clean the filter. When the motor has cooled, the
cut-out will reset automatically. Turn on the cleaner and the motor will start.
4.2. OPTIONAL DUST BAG
Optional dust bags are available (Sealey model number AK291). The use of a dust bag will prolong the life of the cloth filter, keep the drum
cleaner and make emptying easier.
To fit a dust bag ensure that the inlet collar of the bag is pushed fully onto the inlet socket inside the drum. It is important to ensure that the
dust bag is not filled to more than two thirds capacity. Once fitted, we recommend that before each use the dust bag is checked to ensure that
there is enough free space to collect the amount of waste to be vacuumed. To remove the bag, hold the plastic retaining ring that fits around
the inlet socket and gently pull the bag forward. Use the bags plastic cap to seal the inlet hole for disposal.
NOTE: Ensure that the dust bag and dry filter are removed before using the machine for wet vacuuming.
5. WET VACUUM CLEANING
fig. 2
fig. 1
2. PACKAGE CONTENTS
Contents:
1 Flexible hose
2 Extension tubes
3 Multi-purpose nozzle
4 Three attachments
5 Upholstery nozzle
6 Crevice nozzle
7 Round brush nozzle
8 Cloth filter bag for dry use
(located inside main drum)
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Motor Power . . . . . . . . . . . 1200W
Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230V
Air Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220m3/h
Drum Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 litre
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15kg
Vac Accessories. . . . . . . . Ø36mm
Filter Type. . . . . . . . . . . Cloth Bag

Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner
Model: VMA92
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
THE PROBLEM THE CAUSE THE SOLUTION
Unit does not start.
Motor stops.
No current. Power cable, switch, or motor
faulty. Tank may be full of water.
Check the plug and fuse. Repair or replace faulty part. Empty
tank if full.
The thermal cut-out has activated. Disconnect from the mains power, empty the drum and clean the
filter. Turn the cleaner back on. If the motor does not start, leave
it for a further few minutes to continue cooling and then switch on
again.
Empty drum. Clean or replace the filter. Check all accessories
and unblock if necessary.
Suction drops suddenly.
Container is full. Filter obstructed. Hose, tube
or nozzle blocked.
Reduced suction.
Usually means the drum is full. If not, check
as in Reduced suction above.
Empty drum. Check, clean or replace the filter. Remove any
obstruction from hose.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
8. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Declaration of Conformity We, the sole importer into the UK, declare that the product listed below is in conformity with the following
standards and directives.
The construction file for this product is held by the manufacturer and may
be inspected, by a national authority, upon request to Jack Sealey Ltd.
For Jack Sealey Ltd. Sole importer into the UK of Sealey Power Products.
14th August 2002Signed by Mark Sweetman
01284 757500 01284 703534 E-mail: [e-mail]: www.sealey.co.uk
NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this equipment.
WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
INFORMATION: For a copy of our latest catalogue and promotions call us on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and address, including postcode.
Sole UK Distributor,
Sealey Group,
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
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6. 1. After wet vacuum cleaning, empty the contents of the drum. Clean and dry the drum and accessories to avoid scaling.
6. 2. Periodically check to ensure that the machine and accessories are not blocked or damaged and are in good working order.
Damaged parts must be replaced. Blocked hoses or tubes will impair performance and may damage the machine.
Such damaged units returned for repair will not be accepted under the warranty and may incur expensive repair bills.
Never use machine as a dry cleaner without the cloth filter. Dirt in the motor will cause failure and also invalidate warranty.
6. 3. Clean the dry cloth filter at regular intervals in a suitable container full of light soapy water (DO NOT use solvents).
Allow to dry before use. Check the filter condition and replace if necessary.
6. MAINTENANCE