TECNOVAP HYDROBOX 10.7 User manual

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Understanding the symbols on the appliance
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE, READ AND COMPLY WITH THESE USER INSTRUCTIONS.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER CONSULTATION AS NEEDED AND PROVIDE THEM TOGETHER
WITH THE APPLIANCE TO THE SUBSEQUENT OWNER.
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME, YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO READ THE SAFETY
REGULATIONS GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL.
ANY DAMAGE CAUSED DURING TRANSPORTATION HAS TO BE PROMPTLY NOTIFIED TO YOUR RETAILER.
WARNING!
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL
OPERATOR’S MANUAL;
USING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!!
DO NOT DIRECT THE STEAM JET TOWARDS PEOPLE, ANIMALS,
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND APPLIANCES.

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Understanding the command symbols on the appliance
Environmental protection
ALL PACKAGINGS ARE RECYCLABLE.
THE PACKAGING MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF IN THE
HOUSEHOLD WASTE AND HAS TO BE DELIVERED TO AN
AUTHORISED COLLECTION CENTRE.
DISMISSED APPLIANCES CONTAIN PRECIOUS RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS AND SHOULD THEREFORE BE DELIVERED TO A
COLLECTION CENTRE. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
APPLIANCES, BATTERIES, OIL AND SIMILAR SUBSTANCES MUST
NOT BE RELEASED TO THE ENVIRONMENT. PLEASE DISPOSE OF
THESE USING APPROPRIATE SEPARATED WASTE COLLECTION
SYSTEMS.
SUBSTANCES SUCH AS ENGINE OIL, DIESEL, PETROL OR OTHER
FUELS MUST NOT BE RELEASED TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
PROTECT THE SOIL BY DISPOSING USED OIL IN COMPLIANCE
WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS.
DANGER OF SCALDING!
OBLIGATION TO WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
THE USER MAY RETURN THE APPLIANCE FOR DISPOSAL TO THE RETAILER WHEN PURCHASING A
NEW EQUIVALENT APPLIANCE; ON A ONE-TO-ONE BASIS.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY REGULATIONS
2. CONNECTION TO THE WATER SUPPLY
3. INTRODUCTION
4. TECHNICAL FEATURES
5. NOMENCLATURE
6. TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
7. USING INSTRUCTIONS
8. MAINTENANCE
9. BEFORE CONTACTING THE SERVICE CENTER
10. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
1. SAFETY REGULATIONS
▪Do not open or remove parts of the machine for any reason. Should the appliance have an operating
fault or malfunction, do remove the power plug and contact an authorized technical assistance center
or the point of sale where the appliance was purchased.
▪The connection of the appliance to the main power has to be done by a qualified electrician and has
to be conform to the contents of the IEC 60364-1 norm.
▪If the power cable is damaged, it has to be replaced by the manufacturer or a technical assistance
center, or in any case by a person with similar qualifications, in order to prevent all risks.
▪Make sure that the power supply to this appliance is fitted with a differential device which can cut off
the power supply if the leakage current to earth exceeds 30 mA for 30 ms, or a checking device of the
earth circuit.
▪SAFETY VALVE This appliance is fitted with two safety valves designed to ensure the safety of the
appliance if any other primary control elements were inefficient (due to a fault). Due to the extreme
importance of these components and to avoid compromising the safety of the appliance, they should
be replaced (by an authorized technical assistance center) every 2 years from the date of purchase.
▪DISCHARGE OF BOILER SLUDGE (DRAINAGE) The appliance automatically signals the need of
boiler sludge draining on the display; in this case the wording “C A L C”will flash alternately with the
current screen displayed.
▪WARNING. Use a set of new connectors, pipes and seals every time the appliance is connected to
the water supply.
▪WARNING. Do not use the machine if there are persons standing within its range of action.
▪WARNING. High-pressure jets can be hazardous if used improperly. Do not direct the jet towards
persons, live electrical equipment or towards the appliance itself.
▪Do not direct the jet towards yourself or other persons to clean clothing or footwear:

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▪WARNING. Water that has passed through backflow prevention devices is considered non-potable.
▪Disconnect the main power by removing the plug from the power socket before carrying out any
maintenance to the appliance.
▪WARNING. This appliance is not intended to be used by children or unqualified persons.
▪Watch over children to make sure that they cannot play with the machine.
▪To ensure the safety of the appliance, do use only original spare parts supplied or approved by the
manufacturer.
▪WARNING. The hoses, accessories and couplings are very important for the safety of the appliance.
Use only hoses, accessories and couplings recommended by the manufacturer.
▪WARNING. Do not use the appliance if the power cable or other important parts have been
damaged, for example safety devices, high pressure hoses or trigger gun.
▪WARNING. When using an extension cable, the plug and socket must be watertight.
▪WARNING. Inappropriate extension cables may be hazardous.
▪WARNING. Risk of explosion. Do not spray flammable liquids.
2. CONNECTION TO THE WATER SUPPLY
The connection of the appliance to the water supply has to
be carried out by qualified staff. Use a set of new pipes and
couplings suitable for food use, do not reuse this set
(couplings, pipes, seals, adapters, etc.) for a new
connection.
As the appliance is mobile, it is not supplied with a water
connection pipe due to the variable position and distance of
the appliance to the water connection point.

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3. INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations for choosing this appliance.
With the aim of continuously improving and updating its range and offering increasingly innovative models,
TECNOVAP has developed, designed and constructed HYDROBOX, a cleaning appliance with
superheated high-pressure water.

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4. TECHNICAL FEATURES
FACTORY: TECNOVAP SRL VIA DEI SASSI 1A 37026 PESCANTINA VERONA ITALY
Model
10.7
14,4
Code
H100200
H400000
Rated voltage
V
400/230
Current type
Hz
50/60 3~
Rated power boiler
kW
9,1
14,5
Power pump module
kW
1.5
Max rated power
kW
Rated water pressure
kPa
bar
15’000
150
Max. water rated flow
l/m
2
4
Max temperature
°C
90°
Max. inlet water pressure
KPa
bar
600
6
Kickback forces
N
< 20
Vibration hand-arm
m/s²
< 2,5
Sound pressure level LPa
dB
< 70
Mass
kg
55

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5. NOMENCLATURE
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01) Manoeuvring handle
02) Fixing screw
03) Hose coupling
04) Coupling for water supply
05) Power cable
06) Main switch
07) Control panel
08) Pressure regulator of pump
09) Boiler drainage cap
10) Boiler drainage key supplied
Hand grip
20) Hand grip
21) Hydraulic coupling
22) Releasing lever for water under pressure
23) Water lance 500 / 700 / 900 / 1200 mm with nozzle

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6. TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
22
21 23
20
03
04
05
07
06
09
01
10
02
08

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CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS
Indicator for pump in standby
Indicating pump operation: if blinking the pump is in standby mode (occurs after about 40
seconds of inactivity).
Temperature switch
Activates/disactivates: possibility of temperature regulation.
Indicator for lack of water
Indicating lack of water in the boiler: blinking with simultaneous intermittent acoustic signal.
Boiler switch/ Temperature reduction
Activates/disactivates the heating elements of the boiler.
If the temperature switch is activated, the operating water temperature can be reduced.
Indicator for Boiler switched ON
Indicating that the boiler is switched on.
Pump switch / Temperature rise
Activates/disactivates the high-pressure pump.
If the temperature switch is activated, the operating water temperature can be increased.
Indicator for high-pressure pump switched ON
Indicating that the high-pressure pump is switched on.

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7. USING INSTRUCTIONS
(a) After opening the packaging, insert the manoeuvring handle (01) in the relative seat and secure in
place with the fixing screw (02).
(b) Connect the hand grip to the appliance (03) and insert one of the available lances (23) by screwing
the fixing ring to secure everything;
(c) Connect the appliance to the water supply (04) as indicated in chapter 3;
(d) Insert the power cable (05) in a power outlet, making sure that the voltage and amperage
correspond to the values provided on the machine data plate;
(e) Switch on the appliance by turning the main switch (06) to ON position and activate the boiler switch
as well as the pump switch .
Warning!!
Operating the lever (22) on the hand grip (20) will cause the release of superheated high-
pressured water with up to a temperature of 90°C, be very careful that this lever is not
activated inadvertently and that the water jet is never directed towards persons or animals.
Partial counter reset
The switched-on appliance (ON) should be in standby mode (OFF on the display), then press and
hold the temperature switch until the wording “C L R”appears on the display.
“C A L C”signal reset
After maintenance, carried out by the user, switch on the appliance and activate the boiler switch
as well as the pump switch . Press and hold the boiler switch and press the pump switch
, the wording “C L R”will immediately appear on the display and the appliance is thus resetted.

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8. MAINTENANCE
8.1. Boiler maintenance
WARNING
DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE.
WARNING ! DANGER OF SCALDING
Cleaning of the appliance absolutely has to be carried out when cold (i.e. generator switched off
for at least 5 hours), in the following way: (we therefore do advise to perform maintenance at the
start of the next use, provided that at least 5 hours have passed since the former use).
The appliance is equipped with a maintenance warning system which informs the user of the need to
clean the boiler. The system is programmed to signal this condition after every 100 effective working
hours while showing the wording “C A L C” on the display.
When this warning is displayed, the machine can in any case be used until the started operation has
been completed. Then switch off the appliance with the main switch (06) and remove the power plug
(05).
Place a suitably sized basin under the appliance and remove the drainage cap (09) underneath, then
wait for the boiler to be completely empty.
Clean any dirt off the cap with running water, check that the seal on the bottom of the cap is in good
condition, replace if necessary (contact your supplier for spare parts), then screw the cap back on the
machine.
If the used water has a hardness of over 10 French degrees (depending on product use,> 2 hours/day)
water should be treated with special water softeners, these devices can reduce the calcium carbonate
content in the water to below 4 French degrees significantly improving the reliability of the generator.
(For further details or to purchase a softener filter, please do contact the manufacturer).
The boiler cleaning is done. Insert the power cable (05) back into the power socket, connect the
appliance to the water supply and activate the main switch (06). Remember to also activate the lever
(22) on the hand grip to bleed out the air from the empty boiler.
After completing boiler maintenance, proceed by following the instructions described in paragraph (c) of
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8.2. High-pressure group maintenance
Maintenance always has to be undertaken by specialized and authorized staff.
The oil change of the pump, the valve group and the pumping seals has to be carried out according to
the scheduled maintenance described in the table below.
After the first 50
hours
Every 500
hours
Every 500 hours (average interval, to be reduced with heavy-duty
uses)
Oil change
Oil change
Check/Replace: valve group, pumping seals
After achieving the first 50 working hours, when switching on the pump, the wording “P U M P” will
appear on the display to indicate the need of the first oil change. Subsequently this warning will appear
every 500 working hours, as indicated in the table.
Observe the replacement of the valve groups etc. as described, according to the working hours of the
pump visualised on the display.
Oil change
▪Place a basin underneath the cap (B);
▪Remove the oil drainage cap (B);
▪Unscrew the cap with graduated shaft (A);
▪Let the oil drain into the basin;
▪Screw back the cap (B);
▪Insert new oil through the cap (A) according to the
table below;
▪Observe the graduated shaft and the reference (C) on
the window for the correct oil level.
Oil type to be used
Cancellation of the maintenance warning “P U M P”
After having done the oil change etc. on the switched-off appliance (main switch (05) OFF) press and
hold the pump switch , then switch on the appliance (main switch (05) ON) and keep pressing the
pump switch until the wording “C L R”appears on the display.

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8.3. Filter maintenance
Check periodically the filter inside the coupling for the water supply connection (04) by grasping the
provided tab in the centre of the filter with a gripper. Clean and put the filter back into place.
9. BEFORE CONTACTING THE SERVICE CENTER
INCONVENIENTE
CAUSA POSSIBILE
RIMEDIO
Lacking of high pressure.
The high-pressure pump is not powered.
Check if the pump switch is activated.
The pump is making no noise when
activated.
The pump is not primed and is dry-running.
There is no water supply.
The flow line is blocked and does not allow the air
outlet from inside the pump.
Check the coupling to the water supply.
Check the water supply connection (04) and the water
tap.
Turn the regulator (08) anticlockwise on the high-
pressure lance.
The pump does not reach the due
flow capacity (see machine data
plate) and is excessively noisy.
Cavitation due to: supply lines and/or filter, insufficient
flow, high temperature of the water, blocked filter.
The incoming water should not have a temperature
exceeding 25 °C.
The pressure delivered by the pump
is insufficient.
The water use is oversized compared to the due one
or the nozzle is worn out.
Replace the nozzle on the lance, with an adequate
one. (see flow/pressure on the label of the high-
pressure pump group).
The pump is overheating.
The oil level inside the carter pump is insufficient or
the oil type is not suiting to the recommended oil
types.
Add or replace oil.
Water is leaking at the junction point
of the various accessories.
Check the deterioration of the O-rings.
Clean and lubricate the O-rings.
If necessary, replace the O-rings with the supplied
spares.
Visualisation of the wording “A L L 2”.
Exceedance of temperature threshold, missing boiler
drainage, pressurized boiler after discharge of the
sludge.
Insert the drainage cap, bleed out the air from the
boiler by activating the water release lever on the
supplied hand grip.
Noise inside the generator.
After cooling down (6-7 hours) an internal depression
is created inside the boiler, which causes vibrations
when switching on again.
Wait for the pressure to be stabilized inside the boiler
(about 2-3 minutes), the noise disappears.
The accessories do not fit perfectly.
Dirt has deposited on the O-rings and the couplings.
Clean and lubricate the joints of the accessories.

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10. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ CE
(EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY)
TECNOVAP S.R.L. con la presente dichiara che:
la macchina per pulizia a vapore modello:
(Certifies that the steam cleaning machine model:)
Hydrobox
Risulta conforme alle specifiche delle direttive
(conforms to the specifications of directives)
2014/35/UE 2014/30/UE 2011/65/UE 2006/42/UE
Per il controllo della conformità alle sopraindicate direttive, sono stati seguiti i seguenti standard:
(For the checking of cconformity to the above directives, the following standards have been used):
Riferimento alle norme armonizzate:
(Reference to harmonized standards):
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-79
EN 55014-1
EN55014-2
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
PESCANTINA –VERONA (ITALY) 19-10-2018

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Routine Maintenance
Working hours of
the generator
Frequency of
intervention
Notes

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Non-Routine Maintenance
Working
hours of the
generator
Date of
intervention
Description of intervention, replaced components etc.

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NOTES

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THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT OF TECHNICAL AND STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS AS
WELL AS IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.