SPE VAC316-3 User manual

VAC316-3
Operating Manual
VAC316-3
Operating Manual
This manual is provided to persons purchasing an
SPE machine and may not be reproduced in part or full
without written permission of
SPE International Ltd.
This manual provides the basic information required
and is only to be used as a guideline.
The SPE machines are manufactured and covered by
SPE design registrations granted and pending.
SPE International Ltd reserves the right to alter the
equipment design and specification as required
without notice.
The SPE product range is subject to amendment and
improvement as a result of on going research
Honeyholes Lane, Dunholme, Lincoln LN2 3SU, England
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316 VACUUM
This manual covers to the best of our knowledge, the operation and maintenance of the SPE
316-3 vacuum. Before operation of the equipment the manual should beread and understood
by the operator. The safety regulations must be followed at all times. Service of electrical
components should be carried out by authorisedpersonnel. Failure to followtheseinstructions
could result in damage to the machine and/or serious personal injury or death.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury or death. SPE
disclaims all responsibility for damage to persons or objects arising as a consequence of
incorrect handling of the machine and failure to inspect the machine fordamage orotherfaults
that may influence the operation prior to starting work.

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INDEX
1. Starting Work
2. General Operation
3. Directions to Invert Phases
4. Maintenance
5-6. Hepa Filter Fitting Instructions
7. Spare Parts Breakdown
8. Machine Diagram
9-11. Parts Listing
12. Filter Assembly
13. Specification Sheet
14. Warranty
15. Declaration of Conformity
16. Conditions of Sale

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STARTING WORK
The 316 vacuum cleaner is designed to handle a wide range of cleaning and debris
collection in industrial areas.
CAUTION
This vacuum cleaner must not be used for the collection of health endangering, flammable
or explosive materials. Nor must it be used or stored in wet conditions i.e. outside in the
rain, swimming pools etc. The electrical supply should be isolated prior to carrying out any
maintenance of the equipment.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Ensure the power supply is correct for the machine. The machine lead is fitted with a
32amp 5pin phase reversing plug.
Before use, check that the 3 phase power supply is phased to suit the machine. To do this,
connect the machine to the power supply and start by pressing the green button on the
panel. Check the rotation of the belt through the viewing window in the belt guard, which
should be turning in an anti-clockwise direction. If not, the phases will need reversing in the
plug. Stop the machine by pressing the red button on the panel and disconnect the plug
from the power supply. To change the phases refer to page 3 for details.
There is also an auxiliary 32amp 5pin socket mounted on the machine to enable a suitable
secondary machine to be operated from the same power supply.
HOSES AND ACCESSORIES
The machine is supplied with hose, and various accessories can be supplied separately.
Tools and hose fit together by using a twist and thrust movement. Joints are separated by a
twist and pull movement.
Noise Emission: 81 dB (A) @ 1m
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GENERAL OPERATION
FILTER CLEANING
1. The clear flow filters may be cleaned on the machine by switching the machine off,
operating the filter shaker approximately 10 times and allowing the dust to settle.
2. The clear flow filters may be periodically removed for cleaning, if required, by blowing
off the dust with compressed air or brushing/vacuum cleaning. This should be carried
out as follows: -
(a) electrically isolate the machine prior to maintenance
(b) operate the shaker 10 times and allow dust to settle
(c) access to the clear flow filters is gained by removing the induction head which is
held in position by two lower toggle clips.
COLLECTION DRUM REMOVAL AND FITTING
To lower the drum, stand behind the cleaner and pull the catch upwards. This will allow the
handle to rise and the drum, will descend to the ground. The drum can now be rolled away
from the cleaner on its own castors.
To replace the drum push it back against the support pins and raise it by pulling the handle
down until it engages under the catch.
COLLECTION OPTIONS
WET PICK UP (can be used with swarf basket & stand)
The float valve assembly must be used when collecting liquids to prevent entry of liquids
into the motor.
1. Do not leave the hose end immersed in the liquids being a collected. Ensure that air is
entrained as well as liquid. (This helps prevent a whirlpool action of the liquid in the
collection bin)
2. Frequently check that the float valve is clean and free to operate.
Part no: 546339900 wet option assy, 546338400 float assy
SWARF BASKET
Do not fill the swarf basket so full that it overflows or is too heavy to lift.
If the material being collected is very wet, or in liquid, a float valve assembly must be used.
Part no: 546340100 Swarf basket (inc stand)
PLASTIC BAG COLLECTION (Light materials collection only)
1. Remove the drum from the machine. Lift the spring plunger knob, on the inlet casting,
upwards and insert the stub pipe. Ensure that the slot in the casting of the stub pipe in the
12 o’clock position and push in until it is inline with the spring plunger knob. Release the
plunger knob to lock the stub pipe in position.
2. Fit the plastic bag into the collection bin and stretch the open end of the plastic bag over
the top of the collection bin.
3. Push the plastic bag over the stub pipe so that the stub pipe penetrates the plastic bag.
(It helps if a hole or cut is made in the bag first)
4. The collection bin with plastic bag may be fitted to the machine in the normal way.
5. When emptying, it may be easier, dependent on how full the bag is, to remove the stub
pipe.Part no: 016724400 Plastic bag (500g), 536313800 Stub pipe
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MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect the machine from the power supply prior to carrying out any
maintenance.
1. Check the mains lead, plug and auxiliary socket frequently for damage - do not pull the
machine along by the mains lead.
2. Electrical safety checks should be carried out at least once a year or more frequently if
used in an arduous environment.
3. Only use correct spare parts.
4. Empty the cleaner before it becomes too full, otherwise the pick-up effectiveness of the
cleaner may be reduced.
5. Clean the filters frequently to maintain pick up effectiveness. This can be done by
blowing-off with compressed air or brushing/vacuum cleaning but care must be taken
not to damage the filter material.
6. The exhauster has pre-greased bearings which require little maintenance. The non
drive end bearing is sealed and will need no maintenance. The drive end bearing should
be inspected every six months for excessive play.
7. To fit or adjust the drive belt. Check the motor support, then lightly tension the belt using
the motor support adjusters so that any sag is removed and ensuring that the ribs on
the belt are a snug fit into the pulley grooves. Mark two lines on the belt carefully,
rotating the drive slowly, until the distance between the two lines has increased by
1.0mm(ie 0.5% increase). Ensure the motor support adjusters are fully locked. Check
the belt frequently in the first 24 hours of operation and re-adjust if necessary. If the belt
will not run true, the pulley shafts are either twisted in relation to one another or not
parallel to one another. Ensure that the driving and driven shafts are parallel and that
the pulleys are aligned by using a straight edge and adjusting the motor position
accordingly. Always ensure that the motor is secured in position when adjustments are
completed.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO FIT A HEPA FILTER TO VAC316-3
(OPTIONAL)
1. Undo the clips securing the induction head, detach the hose and lift the head clear of
the machine.
2. Undo the two bolts holding the top handle to the induction head and remove the bolts.
3. Fit a flat washer and M8 dome nut to each of the two lengths of M8 studding. Use these
two studs to refit the top handle to the induction head, with the dome nut/washer to the
top and the stud protruding inside the induction head.
4. Insert the Hepa filter inside the induction head and then fit the filter support by aligning
the studding with the support fixing holes so as to protrude through.
5. Attach a flat washer and M8 nylon nut to the bottom of each studding and then tighten.
6. Re-fit the induction head to the machine, fasten the securing clips and reattach the
hose.
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HEPA FILTER KIT (part no 546340000)
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These 2 items not supplied as part of this option.
Already supplied with standard cleaner
Fig No.
Part No.
Description
Qty
1
536305300
Hepa Filter
1
2
536331400
Filter Support
1
3
990993460
M8 Studding x 200mm
2
4
860801758
M8 Dome Nut
2
5
560800858
M8 Nyloc Nut
2
6
870800158
M8 Plain Washer
4
7
016718900
Seal
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PARTS LISTING
Figure no
Part no.
Description
Qty
1
546337900
Inlet Assembly
1
2
530592200
Oval Flange
1
3
018602500
2” M & F Elbow
1
4
018619300
2” Barrel Nipple
1
5
536331102
Frame
1
6
546305401
Bottom Drum
1
7
546305501
Filter Housing
1
8
536331302
Induction Head
1
9
536313601
Tubular Handle
1
10
536314302
Latch
1
11
536315701
Hinge Block L/H
1
12
536315601
Hinge Block R/H
1
13
536316900
Pivot Pin (Latch)
1
14
536314200
Link Pin
2
15
536314000
Locked Pick-up Pin
2
16
536301900
Spacer
4
17
536314100
Pivot Pin
2
18
536301300
Linkage
2
19
536331602
Side Rail
2
20
536418102
Side Cover
2
22
536374502
Tool Tray
1
23
536266203
Inlet Casting
1
24
536268401
Inlet Seal
1
25
536275201
Coupling Seal
1
26
536268601
Plunger
1
27
536275501
Plunger Spring
1
28
536273901
Plunger Retaining Plate
1
29
536337202
Head Handle
1
30
815750400
4kw Motor
1
31
536044102
Motor Pulley
1
32
018713500
Drive Belt
1
38
536374600
Cable Holder
1
39
543531900
Adjusting Screw Assy
2
40
536138802
Motor Platform
1
41
536342100
Induction Head Hose
2mtr
42
536138501
Body Pin
2
43
536138601
Platform Hinge Pin
2
44
536330400
Machined Bush
1
45
536314600
Shaker Tube Locator
1
46
818901700
Starter
1
019030500
Anti Vib Mounts
4
48
536290201
Silencer
1
49
556149806
Exhauster
1
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016724200
Drum Seal
1.5mtr
51
017516100
Plunger Knob
1
52
280001250
Toggle Clip
2
53
019307400
300 Dia Wheel
2
54
019306900
63mm Dia Castors (Bucket)
4
55
019307500
4” Castor
2
56
280001260
Hook
2
57
018107800
Circlip (E Type)
6
58
018106600
Circlip
2
59
016725000
Rectangular End Plug
4
60
016723800
Circular End Plug
2
61
016725100
Wheel Plug
2
63
016725500
Decorative Cap
1
64
018412300
Clevis Pin Clip
1
65
546061902
Belt guard- Back
1
66
546061803
Belt guard - Front
1
67
018400700
Hose Clip
2
68
016718900
Induction Head Seal
1
69
016726700
Tool Tray Clip
6
70
016726600
Rubber Guard
2
73
818900110
Overload
1
74
019100800
Grub Screw ¼” BSW x ¾”
2
75
019103058
Grub Screw ¼” BSW x ⅜”
2
76
016727100
Panel Edging
0.7mtr
78
018107400
Circlip
4
79
533571400
Spacing Pillar
1
80
851066958
M10 x 80 Bolt
2
81
835084058
Screw M5 x 40
6
82
928103025
Screw Pan HD M3 x 12
4
83
835081058
Screw Pan HD M5 x 10
12
84
835081258
Screw Pan HD M5 x 12
12
85
835082058
Screw Pan HD M5 x 20
1
86
928104534
Screw Button HD M6 x 20
5
87
835021058
Screw CSK M5 x 10
2
88
835002058
Screw Cap HD M5 x 20
2
89
536062558
Screw Hex HD M6 x 25
2
90
841060858
Screw Hex HD M5 x 16
2
91
838061258
Bolt Hex HD M8 x 12
2
92
840863758
Bolt Hex HD M8 x 75
2
93
841061358
Bolt Hex HD M10 x 25
4
94
841062058
Screw M10 x 40
4
95
870500158
Plain Washer M5
24
96
870800158
Plain Washer M8
16
97
871200258
Plain Washer M12
10
98
872000258
Steel Washer M20
2
99
016727200
Dished Washer
2
100
870800458
Shakeproof Washer M8
16
101
870600458
Spring Washer M6
7
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990994118
Spring Washer M8
2
103
871000651
Spring Washer M10
13
104
870500551
Crinkle Washer M12
8
105
016725600
Unicap Washer
1
106
016725300
Nylon Washer
1
107
871000358
Lock Washer M10
10
108
860500858
Nylon Nut M5
12
109
860600858
Nylon Nut M6
5
110
861000158
Lock Nut M10
2
111
861000858
Nylon Nut M10
2
112
860600258
Nut M6
4
113
860800258
Nut M8
16
114
860801758
Domed Nut M8
2
116
861000258
Nut M10
4
117
871000158
Washer M10
10
118
815900100
Ring Terminal 2BA
3
119
013704958
Nut ¼” BSW
2
120
013707858
Nut ⅜” BSW
4
122
536408800
Machined Nut
1
124
928105567
Seloc Washer M6
6
125
928104532
Screw ButtonHD M6x12
1
Not Illustrated
Part no.
Description
Qty
7522
6mm Armoured Cable
5mtr
SP230PH
32a 5pin Phase Rev T/Plug
1
SP130
32a 5pin Surface Socket
1
SPCG/LNM25
Cable Gland
3
SP608-828
Gland Lock Nut
3
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FILTER ASSEMBLY
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Figure no.
Part no.
Description
Qty
1
536306000
Spigot Plate
1
2
536215400
Filter Sleeve
16
3
546315400
Filter Spring
16
4
018400700
Jubilee Clip
16
Option
5363154TEF
Filter Sleeve (Teflon)
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Type
316
Part Number
VAC316 -3
415v
Power
4kw
Max Vacuum
2900mm H2O
Max Airflow
5280 l/min
Filtering
Surface
16600 cm2
Capacity
60L
Inlet
76mm
Dimensions
124x70cm
Height
139cm
Weight
160kg
Features:
- Practical drop bins for easy
disposal of debris
- Wheels fitted with a brake
- External filter shaker
- 16 Cartridge filters
- Larger rear wheels for easier
movement
- Wet conversion kit available.
SPECIFICATION SHEET
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WARRANTY
The standard warranty period of this equipment is 12 months from the despatch date in
accordance with the company Conditions of Sale (copy attached).
Warranty start date:
As despatch date
Model:
VAC316
Serial no:
Customer name:
Customer Address:
Manufacturer:
SPE International Ltd
Honeyholes Lane
Dunholme
Lincoln
LN2 3SU
England
Telephone:
[phone]
Fax:
[phone]
Email:
[e-mail]
Web site:
www.spe-int.com
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
WE
SPE INTERNATIONAL LTD
OF
Honeyholes Lane
Dunholme
Lincoln
LN2 3SU
DECLARE that under our sole responsibility for the supply/manufacture of the product
(Description/name) VAC316 Vacuum
(Model/type) VAC316-3
To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards and other
normative documents following the provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC.
....................................................
Brian Jacklin –Technical Manager
SPE INTERNATIONAL LTD
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The quotation overleaf and any order placed following such quotation are subject to the following conditions of sale in which SPE
International Limited is referred to as the “Company”.
1. Validity of quotation
No order received from a customer by the Company shall constitute a contract until accepted in writing by the Company.
2. Prices
Prices quoted by the Company are firm for 30 days only or until previously withdrawn. Unless otherwise stated all prices are exclusive
of any applicable Value Added Tax for which the customer shall be additionally liable to the Company.
3. Delivery
Delivery periods and dates are given in good faith but are not the subject of any warranty or condition and time shall not be of the
essence of the contract in these respects. No liability will attach to the Company if delivery periods or dates are not met for any reason
whatsoever.
4. Payment
Save as may otherwise be agreed in writing the customer shall pay the price in full on or before the estimated delivery date
whereupon the Company shall raise a receipted invoice. Each invoice includes an Overdue Account Levy of 5% of the total invoice
value inclusive of VAT. Subject to payment in full being made on or before the due date a sum equal to the Overdue Account Levy
shall be credited to the customers account with the Company. Until such time as payment in full has been made the Company shall
be under no obligation to allow or effect of any goods to the customer.
5. Warranty
The Company warrants that all goods supplied by it will correspond to their specifications and will be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. The Company’s obligation in the event of a breach of this warranty is
limited to the repair or replacement of any defective goods which shall be returned at the cost and expense of the customer to the
Company. This warranty is given in lieu of all the other warranty or conditions expressed or implied (whether by statute or otherwise)
and is subject to the following conditions:-
5.1 Claims must be notified in writing to the Company within seven days from the date of delivery or (where the defect is not
apparent on reasonable inspection) as soon as practicable after discovery of the defect.
5.2 The Company shall be under no liability in respect of any defect in the goods arising from any drawing, design or specification
supplied by the customer.
5.3 The Company shall be under no liability if the defect or failure in the reasonable opinion of the Company arises from wilful
damage or misuse, negligence by the customer or any third party. Failure to follow the Company instructions, usage of non-
recommended parts and materials, alteration or repair of the goods without the prior approval of the Company or non-recommended
maintenance.
5.4 The Company shall be under no liability if the price for the goods has not been paid by the due date for payment.
5.5 The above warranty does not extend to:-
5.5.1 Parts, materials or equipment not manufactured by the company in respect of which the customer shall be entitled only to the
benefit of any such warranty or guarantee as is given by the manufacturer to the Company.
5.5.2 Any component part of the goods or associated parts coming into contact with abrasive elements or dust within surface
Preparation equipment.
5.5.3 Fair wear and tear of moving parts within the goods.
5.6 Except in the case of death or personal injury caused by the Company negligence, the Company shall not be liable for any
consequential loss or damage (whether for loss of profit or otherwise) or other claims for consequential compensation.
6. Carriage
Packing, carriage and insurance charges in respect of delivery of the goods to the customer will be charged to the customer at cost to
the company.
7. Damage in Transit
The company does not accept any liability for loss or damage to the goods while in transit to the customer.
8. Risk
The risk in the goods shall pass to the customer on delivery to the customer or (if earlier) when possession of the goods is taken by a
carrier for delivery to the customer.
9. Force Majeure
The Company shall not be liable to the customer or be deemed to be in breach of any contract with the customer by reason of any
delay in performing or any failure to perform any obligation of the Company obligation in relation to the goods if the delay or failure
was due to force majeure or to any other cause beyond the Company’s reasonable control.
10. Reservation of Title
The goods sold under these conditions shall remain the absolute property of the Company and legal title in the goods shall remain
vested in the Company until payment in full of all amounts invoiced or due to the Company in respect of the goods. If the customer
shall enter into liquidation have a winding up order made against it or have a Liquidator, receiver, administrator or administrator
receiver shall be appointed over its assets, income or any part there of before the property in the goods has passed in accordance
with this condition the Company shall be entitled immediately after giving notice of its intention to repossess any goods to enter upon
the premises of the customer with such transport as may be necessary and to repossess any goods to which it has title under this
condition. No liquidator, receiver, administrator or administrative receiver of the customer shall have authority to sell goods to which
the Company has title without the prior written consent of the Company.
11 Insolvency of Customer
If the customer being a body corporate, shall pass a resolution or suffer an order of the Court to be made for winding –up, or if a
Receiver, Administrator or Administrative Receiver shall be appointed or, being an individual or partnership, shall suspend payment ,
propose or enter into any composition or arrangement with his or their creditors, or have a bankruptcy order made against him or
them, then the Company shall have the right, without prejudice to any other contract with the customer, not to proceed further with the
contract and shall be entitled to charge for work already carried out ( whether completed or not) and for goods and materials already
purchased for the customer such charge to be an immediate debt due from the customer.
12. Patent Rights, etc
The acceptance of a quotation includes the recognition by the customer of the Company under any patents, trademarks, registered
designs or other intellectual property rights relating to the goods and the customer undertakes that patent numbers, trademarks or
other trade markings on goods supplied shall not be obliterated, altered or defaced.
13. Applicable Law
These conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and parties acknowledge and accept the
exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
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