TECNOVAP CARMEN 3400 User manual

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L ' A R T E D E L V A P O R E
CARMEN
Mod. 3400 & Mod. 3400S
1. PREFACE
Dear Client,
We would like to congratulate you in your choice.
With the goal of improving and continually updating production by always offering innovative
products, TECNOVAP has studied, designed and created the CARMEN; a combined machine for
cleaning which brings together the power of steam and the force of vacuuming.
This product, studied in collaboration with 20 years of experience from cleaning experts, is
custom-built and presents itself with an attractive design. It is equipped with a dependable
stainless steel 18/10 boiler which allows it to produce a powerful and consistent supply of steam.
With the power of steam meaning power of ecological cleaning, Tecnovap has combined a
powerful vacuum able to vacuum solids and liquids. The MODEL 3400S, thanks to the new filter
system for dust and dirt, may also be used for air purification.
All of this has been studied so you could have in possession a multi-functional appliance
designed using the most advanced technology with various fantastic possibilities of application
which will last you a lifetime.
Pay careful attention to the following instructions which will be helpful in operating your
CARMEN.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE USING THE STEAM GENERATOR CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ALL ITS PARTS
THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BRING ANY MODIFICATION OR
IMPROVEMENT, TECHNICAL OR STRUCTURAL, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

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2. TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

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3. TECHNICAL CARACTERISTICS
3.1. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE STEAM GENERATOR
BODY IN PAINTED STEEL
STAINLESS STEEL BOILER (AISI 304), TÜV Certified
POWER SUPPLY: 230 ÷ 240 V / 50 ÷ 60 Hz
BOILER OUTPUT: 2200 Watt (with electronic power control)
BOILER VOLUME: 4 liters
BOILER CAPACITY: 3 liters
PRESSURE: 4 bar
POWER CORD: 5 meters
SAFETY VALVE CAP, TÜV Certified
3.2. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE VACUUM CLEANER
BODY IN PVC, CAPACITY 5,5 liters
POWER SUPPLY: 230 ÷ 240 V / 50 ÷ 60 Hz
VACUUM OUTPUT: 400 ÷ 1200 Watt (with electronic power regulator)
MODEL 3400: WET/VAC WITH FLOATER
DRUM CAPACITY: 4 liters
DEPRESSION: 2200 mm
AIR FLOW: 200 m_ / h
MODEL 3400S: WET/VAC WITH SEPARATOR AND WATER FILTER
DRUM CAPACITY: 5,5 liters
DEPRESSION: 1700 mm
AIR FLOW: 170 m_ / h
3.3. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE STEAM IRON (OPTIONAL)
POWER SUPPLY: 230 ÷ 240 V / 50 ÷ 60 Hz
POWER OUTPUT: 800 Watt
3.4. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE COMPLETE CARMEN
POWER SUPPLY: 230 ÷ 240 V / 50 ÷ 60 Hz
MAXIMUM POWER: 2.200 Watt
LOW VOLTAGE HAND CONTROLS: 12V

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4. NOMENCLATURE
1) Vacuum head with motor
31) Floor tool multiple use
2) Vacuum power switch
32) Latches for blocking inserts
3) Power cord of vacuum cleaner
33) Carpet insert (L.375mm)
4) Variable power control knob
34) Insert squeegee/brush (L.375mm)
5) Vacuum drum in PVC
35) Insert squeegee/squeegee (L.375mm)
6) Latches for vacuum head clamping
36) Turbo lance steam/vacuum
7) Vacuum hose outlet
37) Small nylon brush (Ø 28mm)
8) Hose clamping latch
38) Small brass brush (Ø 28mm)
9) Separator (only model 3400S)
39) Small steel brush (Ø 28mm)
10) Grill protection for separator (only mod.3400S)
40) Small triangular brush
11) Nylon Filter (optional, only model 3400)
41) Steam plunger
12) "Ready steam" indicator (green)
42) Steam scraper
13) Boiler switch
43) Small nylon brush (Ø 60mm)
14) "Low water" indicator (red)
44) Steel wool
15) "Power" indicator “ (green)
45) Professional steam iron (optional)
16) Steam flow regulator Min-Max
46) Rubber rest pad for iron (optional)
17) Safety valve cap of the boiler
47) Steam plug of iron
18) Carrying handle for steam generator
48) Clamping hook of steam plug
19) Filling bottle (750cc)
49) Window cleaner (optional)
20) Electric socket for vacuum cleaner
50) Microfiber cloth for window cleaner (optional)
21) Steam socket
51) Brush for carpet (optional)
22) Drain cap
52) Steamer for steam/vacuum (optional)
23) Power cord of steam generator
53) Nebulizer (optional)
24) Vacuum hose coupling
54) Upholstery nozzle (optional)
25) Clamping hook for steam plug
55) Steam/Vacuum lance (optional)
26) Steam plug
56) Steam/Vacuum lance with nozzle (optional)
27) Steam command switch
57) Perforated upholstery nozzle (optional)
28) Vacuum command switch
58) Insert squeegee/squeegee (L.145mm)(optional)
29) Extension tubes with O-Rings
59) Insert squeegee/brush (L.145mm) (optional)
30) Clamping latches for tubes and accessories
60) Insert brush/brush (L.145mm) (optional)

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5. SAFETY REGULATIONS
IMPORTANT
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY TO THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD
INCLUDE EITHER A RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE THAT WILL INTERRUPT THE SUPPLY
IF THE LEAKAGE CURRENT TO EARTH EXCEEDS 30Ma FOR 30Ms OR A DEVICE, WHICH
WILL PROVE THE EARTH CIRCUIT.
WARNING
-PRESSURE JETS CAN BE DANGEROUS IF SUBJECT TO MISUSE. THE JET MUST NOT
BE DIRECTED AT PERSONS, LIVE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT UNDER PRESSURE, OR
THE APPLIANCE ITSELF.
-STEAM CLEANERS SHALL NOT BE USED BY CHILDREN OR UNTRAINED
PERSONNEL.
-TO ENSURE THE APPLIANCE SAFETY, USE ONLY ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS FROM
THE MANUFACTURER OR APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
-ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IS EQUIPPED WITH AN EARTH
DEVICE.
-IF NECESSARY, THE POWER CORD MAY BE REPLACED ONLY BY AUTHORISED
PERONNEL OR SERVICE CENTER.
-FILL THE BOILER WITH CLEAN WATER ONLY. DO NOT ADD DETERGENTS OR
CHEMICAL PRODUCTS.
-PRESSURE HOSES, FITTING AND COUPLINGS ARE IMPORTANT FOR THE SAFETY OF
THE APPLIANCE. USE ONLY HOSES, FITTINGS AND COUPLINGS RECOMMENDED BY
THE MANUFACTURER.
-DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE IF THE POWER CORD OR OTHER IMPORTANT PARTS
OF THE APPLIANCE ARE DAMAGED, I.E. SAFETY DEVICES, PRESSURE HOSES AND
TRIGGER GUN.
-IF AN EXTENSION CORD IS USED THE PLUG AND SOCKET MUST BE OF
WATERTIGHT CONSTRUCTION. INADEQUATE EXTENSION CORDS CAN BE
DANGEROUS.
-DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE ACCESSORIES WHILE THE MACHINE IS SUPPLYING
STEAM.
-DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES WITH WET HANDS.
-NEVER TURN THE MACHINE OVER OR ON ITS SIDE DURING USE.
-FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE REGULATIONS LISTED ABOVE WILL RENDER THE
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY NULL AND VOID ON THE ENTIRE APPLIANCE.

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6. USING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING THE CARMEN WITH THE KIT RADAMES
(a) Unscrew the boiler cap (17) and fill the boiler with the filling bottle (19). The bottle holds
approx. 75 cc of water and the boiler capacity is of about 3 liters. Screw on the safety valve
cap (17) correctly.
(b) Lift the vacuum head (1) from the drum (5) and clamp in place using the latches (6). Pour
approx. 1 liter of clean water in the drum making sure that the water level is sitting higher
than the lower part of the internal air intake tube. Reposition the vacuum head (1) onto the
drum (5) and clamp in place using the latches (6).
(c) Insert the electric plug of the vacuum cleaner (3) into the socket (20) found on the back of the
steam generator. Insert the power cord (23) from your CARMEN in an electric outlet making
sure that the voltage and amperage correspond to those found on the rating plate (located
underneath the unit and listed as well in section 3 of this manual). The presence of electrical
power is indicated by the green indicator light (15).
(d) Insert the steam plug (26) of the Radames steam/vacuum hose into the steam socket (21),
ensuring that the clamping hook (25) correctly locks into place. Then insert the vacuum hose
coupling (24) into the vacuum hose outlet (7) found on the vacuum drum (5). Ensure that the
hose clamping latch (8) has secured the hose coupling and verify that the vacuum switch (2)
is in the "ON" position. The hand grip switches (27 and 28) are switc hed "OFF".
(e) Activate the main power switch of the boiler (13). Wait approximately 3 minutes for each liter
of water added to the boiler allowing the steam generator to reach operating pressure.
Operating pressure is reached when the green "ready steam" indicator (12) lights up.
(f) Your CARMEN is now ready for use. Choose the accessory best suited for the cleaning task
and connect to the steam/vacuum hose taking particular attention to secure the accessories
with the clamping unit in "BLOK" position (30).
To clean with the combination of steam and vacuum use one of the following accessories
most suitable for the task at hand:
Floor tool (31) with ideal insert (33,34,35). The various inserts are locked into place by sliding
the latches (32) to the "OPEN" position and hold the insert in place applying a little pressure
while sliding the latches in "BLOK" position. Remember that the command switches (27 and
28) on the handgrip should be in the "OFF" position.
Turbo lance steam/vacuum (36) to be used by itself or with the small brushes (37-43).
If necessary, attach the extension tubes (29) and lock them in place using the clamping units
(30) in "BLOK" position. It is possible to apply one extension only.
(g) To regulate the steam flow operate the steam ajustment knob (16) found on the steam
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vacuum head (1). Activate the command switch (27) for steam flow and command switch (28)
for vacuum power found on the hand grip.
(h) Model 3400: The vacuum head (1) is equipped with a floater which stops the air flow when
the water has reached its maximum level in the vacuum drum (5). The appliance looses
suction power and there is a change in the noise of the motor.
Model 3400S: Also on this model, equipped with a separator, there is a loss in suction power
and a change in the noise of the motor when the water has reached its maximum level in the
vacuum drum (5).
(i) Turn off the vacuum power switch (2) and unplug the power cord (3). Lift the vacuum head
(1) from the vacuum drum (5) by releasing the latches (6) and empty the drum making sure to
have detached the vacuum hose (24) before. If necessary rince the drum and refill it as
described in step (b) of this section.
(j) When the red "low water" indicator (14) lights up, turn off the main power switch (13) of the
boiler and unplug the power cord (23) from the main current. Wait until the residual pressure
in the boiler decreases and permits you to remove the boiler cap (17). At this point you can
proceed with refilling the boiler as described in step (a) of this section. Warning: the boiler
cap, for safety purposes, does not permit removal with pressure inside the boiler.
(k) Once the cleaning task terminated, it is recommended to vacuum approximatively 4 liters of
clean water to rince internally the flexible hose and the vacuum tubes. Extract the vacuum
drum (5) and after having it emptied and rinced, let it dry in a well-aired place.
7. MAINTENANCE
7.1. MAINTENANCE OF THE STEAM GENERATOR
IMPORTANT
-SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE USER'S
MAINTENANCE.
-IT IS RECOMMENDED CLEANING THE BOILER ONLY WHEN THE MACHINE HAS
COOLED DOWN (FOR AT LEAST 5 HOURS).
ELIMINATION OF SCALE DEPOSITS FROM THE BOILER
We suggest cleaning the boiler after every 200 hours of use, or also if the machine produces
water or dirty steam.
Unscrew the boiler cap (17) and fill with clean water. Position the machine over a recipient
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could block the drain opening. In this case, a screwdriver can be used to free the outlet. Once the
water has drained replace the drain cap (22) and fill again the boiler with clean water. Repeat the
operation 2-3 times.
At this point the maintenance of the boiler is complete and your CARMEN is now ready for use.
7.2. MAINTENANCE OF THE VACUUM CLEANER
MODEL 3400S: Cleaning the separator
An operation to be done whenever the vacuum cleaner shows indications of vibrating during use
caused by dirt deposited on the separator unbalancing the alignement of the separator.
(a) Unhook the vacuum head (1) from the drum (5) using the latches (6).
(b) Remove the grill protection (10) turning it counter clockwise.
(c) Unscrew the locking nut and remove the separator (9).
(d) Proceed with cleaning the piece with a small brush or with steam using the turbo lance
steam/vacuum included.
(e) Remount the separator (9) making sure it fits correctly in the given slot.
(f) Screw on the locking nut and the grill protection (10).
The vacuum cleaner MODEL 3400 does not require any specific maintenance.
7.3. MAINTENANCE OF THE ACCESSORIES
Lubricate the joints of the tubes and accessories from time to time with a lubricating grease.

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8. BEFORE REFERRING TO TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMEDY
APPLIANCE DOES NOT PRODUCE
STEAM AND VACUUM DOES NOT
WORK.
LACK OF POWER.
MAKE SURE THE PLUG IS WELL
INSERTED (23) AND THE POWER SWITCH
OF THE HOUSE IS TURNED ON.
THE RED "LOW WATER" INDICATOR
(14) LIGHTS UP.
ALL THE WATER HAS BEEN CONSUMED.
REFILL THE BOILER (17) WITH CLEAN
WATER (MAX 3 LITERS).
SUCTION POWER IS MISSING.
A) THE VACUUM TUBE IS
OBSTRUCTED.
B) THE VACUUM DRUM (5) IS FULL OF
WATER.
C) LACK OF POWER TO THE VACUUM
CLEANER.
A) CLEAN TUBE AND ACCESSORY
USED.
B) EMPTY THE VACUUM DRUM (5).
THEN REFILL IT WITH APPROX. 1
LITER OF CLEAN WATER.
C) MAKE SURE THE SWITCH (2) IS "ON"
AND THE PLUG (3) IS WELL
INSERTED.
WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE
CONNECTIONS OF THE
ACCESSORIES.
CHECK THE WEAR OF THE O-RING.
CLEAN AND LUBRICATE THE O-RING
WITH GREASE.
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE WITH ONE OF
THE SPARES SUPPLIED.
STEAM DOES NOT COME OUT.
A) BOILER HAS NOT YET REACHED
THE OPERATIONAL PRESSURE
(GREEN LIGHT (12) IS STILL OFF).
B) STEAM REGULATOR (16) IS OFF.
A) WAIT A FEW MINUTES.
B) TURN THE STEAM REGULATOR (16)
ON (TO THE LEFT).
DROPS OF WATER COME OUT OF THE
ACCESSORIES.
AT BEGINNING OF WORK WATER
CONDENSES IN THE TUBES AND
ACCESSORIES DUE TO THE
DIFFÉRENCE IN TEMPERATURE.
AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF USE THIS
PROBLEM WILL CEASE.
IF IT CONTINUES, PROCÉED TO THE
CLEANING OF THE BOILER.
ACCESSORIES DO NOT FIT
PERFECTLY.
THERE IS DIRT BUILD UP IN THE JOINTS
AND LOCK/RELEASE LATCHES (30).
CLEAN AND LUBRICATE THE JOINTS OF
THE ACCESSORIES.
9. CERTIFICATIONS AND HOMOLOGATIONS
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MACHINE MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN NORMS
EN 6335-2-3+A1+A52, EN 60335-2-79, EN 55014, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3.

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10. SOCIETY TECNOVAP
10.1. CERTIFIED QUALITY SYSTEM ISO 9002
10.2. ASSOCIATED AFIDAMP

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11. SOMMARY
1. PREFACE 1
2. TECHNICAL DRAWINGS 2
3. TECHNICAL CARACTERISTICS 4
3.1. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE STEAM GENERATOR 4
3.2. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE VACUUM CLEANER 4
3.3. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE STEAM IRON (OPTIONAL) 4
3.4. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE COMPLETE CARMEN 4
4. NOMENCLATURE 5
5. SAFETY REGULATIONS 6
6. USING INSTRUCTIONS 7
7. MAINTENANCE 8
7.1. MAINTENANCE OF THE STEAM GENERATOR 8
7.2. MAINTENANCE OF THE VACUUM CLEANER 9
7.3. MAINTENANCE OF THE ACCESSORIES 9
8. BEFORE REFERRING TO THE TECHNICAL ASSITANCE 10
9. CERTIFICATIONS AND HOMOLOGATIONS 10
10. SOCIETY TECNOVAP 11
10.1. CERTIFIED QUALITY SYSTEM ISO 9002 11
10.2. ASSOCIATED AFIDAMP 11
11. SOMMARY 12