Trotec TAC 1500 User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
AIR CLEANER
TAC 1500 / TAC 3000
EN
TRT-BA-TAC1500_3000TC-004-EN

1Operating Manual – Air Cleaner TAC 1500 / TAC 3000 EN
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Hazardous electric voltage!
Warns of a hazard resulting from electric voltage which
can lead to injuries.
Caution!
Warns of a hazard which can lead to damage to property.
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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual .................................... 1
Information about the device................................................... 2
Safety ..................................................................................... 3
Transport and storage............................................................. 3
Configuration .......................................................................... 4
Operation................................................................................ 6
Maintenance........................................................................... 8
Disposal.................................................................................. 9
Declaration of conformity ........................................................ 10
Technical data ........................................................................ 11
Performance charts of the TAC series ..................................... 12
Notes regarding the operating manual

EN Operating Manual – Air Cleaner TAC 1500 / TAC 3000 2
Description of the device
Air cleaners are used to clean the room air. On building sites and
renovation areas high concentrations of dust can arise, for
instance when using angle grinders or during blasting, chiselling
or demolition operations as well as when mixing dry mortar or tile
cement. The air cleaners of the TAC series serve to eliminate var-
ious dusts, e.g. from asbestos, building rubble, quartz, flour,
wood, etc., but also mould spores, paint particles and mineral
fibres in the air, possibly arising during the above-mentioned
operations.
A TAC air cleaner is fundamentally made up of the following com-
ponents:
•housing
• adjustable fan for air transport
• filter boxes for the integration of filter technology
The air cleaners of the TAC series can be equipped with various
filters. The filters are inserted in filter boxes, which are then slid
into the housing. Within the device housing the filter boxes can
then be flexibly arranged according to the respective application.
Device depiction
Fig. 1 Front and side view
Information about the device
No. Operating element
1 carrying handle
2 air outlet
3 feet (TAC 1500) or rollers (TAC 3000)
4 control panel
5powercable
6 air inlet
7 operating hours counter
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Carefully read the operating manual before using the device
and keep it within reach!
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.
• Do not use the device in atmospheres containing oil, sulphur,
chlorine or salt.
• Set the device in an upright and stable position.
• Ensure that air inlet and air outlet are not obstructed.
• Never insert objects into the device.
• Do not cover or transport the device during operation.
• Ensure that all electric cables outside of the device are pro-
tected from damage (e.g. from animals).
• Only use extensions to the connecting cable which are appro-
priate to the device power consumption, the length of its ca-
ble and its use. Avoid electrical overload.
• Dispose of replaced filters properly.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Observe the storage and operating conditions (see chapter
Technical data).
Intended use
Only use the device to clean atmospheric air whilst adhering to
the technical data.
Improper use
Do not place the device on damp or flooded ground. Any unau-
thorised changes,
modifications or alterations of the device are forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• be aware of the dangers that occur when working with elec-
tric devices.
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Residual risks
Hazardous electric voltage!
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Hazardous electric voltage!
Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug
from the mains socket!
Danger!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Danger!
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way.
Observe the personnel qualifications.
Caution!
To avoid damages to the device, never operate the device
without a filter inserted!
Transport
To make the device easier to transport, it is fitted with wheel.
Before transporting the device, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the device.
2. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not use
the power cable to drag the device!
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following storage
conditions:
•dry,
• protected from dust and direct sunlight,
• with a plastic cover to protect it from invasive dust, if neces-
sary.
Safety
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The TAC series comes with Vario-shift function. This means that
the filter elements can be variably arranged for all application
scenarios and in line with the regulations.
Cleanroom filtration
The operational requirements of cleanroom filtration include the
provision of having a HEPA filter as the last element in the filter
ladder. It must be positioned upstream of fan and pre-filters
(coarse and fine particulate air filter).
Fig. 2 Cleanroom arrangement – wiring
• For proper monitoring of the filter technology, the pressure
sensor hoses must be connected as indicated in the figure
below:
Fig. 3 Connection diagram of pressure sensor hoses in the cleanroom arrangement
Standard arrangement
Here, the motor is positioned as the last element in the filter lad-
der. This ensures that only pure, filtered air is fed through the fan.
This way, the device can be configured for the next application
site without any residues.
Fig. 4 Standard arrangement – wiring
• For proper monitoring of the filter technology, the pressure
sensor hoses must be connected as indicated in the figure
below:
Fig. 5 Connection diagram of pressure sensor hoses in the standard arrangement
Configuration
VentilatorFilterbox2 Filterbox1
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B
1-2- 3 Æa + A 
b + B 
1-3- 2 Æa + B
b + C
1 2 3
C
A
Ventilator Filterbox2 Filterbox1
H+
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B
1-2- 3 Æa + A 
b + B 
1-3- 2 Æa + B
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Bag filter arrangement
Instead of cassette filters it is also possible to use a bag filter in
the device. In that event, the box for the HEPA filter is to be linked
to the pre-filter box. Thus, there is enough space for the filter to
spread its dust collection bags. For this purpose the HEPA filter
box has to be turned.
The bag filter is slimmer than a cassette filter. To be able to insert
the bag filter (3), the insert frame (2), which is to be inserted in
the pre-filter box, has to be turned over.
Fig. 6 a) Arrangement in the pre-filter box
Fig. 6 b) Bag filter arrangement – wiring
• For proper monitoring of the filter technology, the pressure
sensor hoses must be connected as indicated in the figure
below.
Fig. 7 Connection diagram of pressure sensor hoses in the bag filter arrangement
Inserting and connecting the filter boxes
When the filters are inserted in the dedicated box,
the box can be inserted in the
housing. Make sure
• that the filter box does not get jammed when inserting it.
• to insert the box the right way round.
• to connect the electrical plugs of the filter boxes.
• to connect the pressure sensor hoses correctly.
No. Designation
1 Pre-filter box
2 Insert frame
3Bagfilter
4 Pre-filter
312 4
Ventilator
Filterbox 2
Filterbox 1
H
+
+
B
1-2- 3 Æa + A 
b + B 
1-3- 2 Æa + B
b + C
1 2
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A

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• When putting up the device, position it in the room's centre
the air of which is to be cleaned. Alternatively, you can also
position the device near the source of air contamination.
• Prior to operation you have to ensure that the filters have
been installed in the device as desired.
• Also check, whether the pressure sensors are connected cor-
rectly. If the device, during operation, emits a warning of a fil-
ter being spent, the respective filter has to be replaced.
• Put the device up in a level, upright and stable position.
• Do not create tripping hazards when laying the power cable
or other electrical cables.
• Ensure that extension cords are completely unrolled.
Installation of the device in the room, the air of which is
to be purified
• The device works in recirculation mode, this means that the
contaminated air enters the air cleaner via the air inlet and is
blown out through the air outlet in purified state.
Fig. 8 Air purification in sealed off area via air circulation
Installation of the device outside of the room, the air of
which is to be purified
The device can be connected in either recirculation or ventilation
mode.
• In recirculation mode, the air to be cleaned is led via a hose
from the room into the air inlet of the device. The purified air
is fed through another hose from the air outlet and back into
the room.
• In ventilation mode, the air to be cleaned is led via a hose
from the room into the air inlet of the device. This creates a
slight negative pressure in the room. Clean, fresh air flows in
from outside.
Fig. 9 Installation variants for maintaining the pressure
When connecting pipes or hoses,
the following is to be observed:
• The used pipes and hoses must be designed for the available
static compression of the fans. They should preferably be laid
in a straight line and at full length. 7.6 m of air hose each can
be connected to both the TAC 1500's air inlet and outlet.
• To prevent an immediate neutralization of the air flows, air in-
let and air outlet should be positioned at a distance of at least
1 m from one another.
Control panel
Fig. 10 Control panel
Switch-on
• Switch the device on by actuating the mains switch (1). En-
sure that air inlet and outlet are not covered. The integrated
indicator light lights up.
Switch-off
• Switch the device off by actuating the mains switch (1). The
integrated indicator light goes off.
Operation
No. Designation
1 mains switch
2 fan speed controller
3 filter indication pre-filter (coarse particulate air filter G4
& fine particulate air filter F7)
4 filter indication high-efficiency particulate air filter
(HEPA H13)
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Adjusting the air volume
• By use of the speed controller (2) you can adjust the fan
speed and thus regulate the air flow rate of the device. Turn
the button to the right to increase the air flow rate and to the
left for reducing it.
• With the filter arrangement G4, F7 and H13 to meet the re-
quirements of dust class H, the TAC 1500 with connected ex-
haust air hose (7.6 m, laid in 2 90° arcs) reaches an air flow
rate of 600 m³/h (TAC 3000 = 1150 m³/h). When the device
warns of a spent pre-filter and/or HEPA filter, still a flow rate
of 500 m³/h (TAC 3000 = 1000 m³/h) is ensured. When that
happens, replace the filters as soon as possible.
Fig. 11 Side view 1 of the TAC without side panel
Fig. 12 Side view 2 of TAC 3000 without side panel
Fig. 13 Side view 2 of TAC 1500 without side panel
Shutdown
1. Switch off the device.
2. Remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
3. Clean the device according to chapter Maintenance.
4. Store the device according to chapter Storage.
No. Designation
1housing
2 pre-filter box
3 tensioning frame
4fancasing
5 HEPA filter box
6 spring tension element
7 electrical connection plug fan
8 electrical connection plug fan control
9 electrical connection plug HEPA filter box
Ventilator Filterbox2 Filterbox1
H+
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No. Designation
1housing
2 pre-filter box
3 tensioning frame
4fancasing
5 HEPA filter box
6 spring tension element
7 pressure sensor hose air inlet (fixed)
8 pressure sensor hose pre-filter
9 pressure sensor hose HEPA filter
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1-3- 2 Æa + B
b+ C
1 2 3
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The accurate functionality of the device was tested during pro-
duction a number of times. However, if functionality faults do
occur, then check the device according to the following list.
The device does not start:
• Check the power connection (230 V/1~/50 Hz).
• Check the mains plug for damages.
Never try to make any modifications or repairs on the device.
Have a certified specialist workshop perform the repair work.
In case of a technical problem please try to rule out handling or
application errors before contacting our customer service.
For further questions regarding the function and operation of the
air cleaner as well as for more information in the case of an error
or else for warranty issues we are of course always happy to be
of service.
Your device still does not operate correctly after these
checks?
Bring the device to a specialist company or to TROTEC®for
repairs.
Activities required before starting maintenance
• Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
• Before any work, detach the mains plug!
Maintenance tasks which require the housing to be
opened must only be carried out by a specialist com-
pany or by TROTEC®.
Filter change coarse and fine particulate air filter
1. Switch the device off.
2. Remove side panel 1. Watch out for the earth cable in doing
so. It may be necessary to remove the earth cable from the
side panels.
Fig. 14 Earth cable of the side panel
3. Pull the tensioning frame out of the housing.
4. Pull the pre-filter box out of the housing.
5. Remove the coarse particulate air filter (G4).
6. Remove the fine particulate air filter (F7).
7. Check the filters. Check whether both filters are dirty or only
the coarse particulate air filter.
8. Replace dirty filters. Insert the new filter in the filter box. An
arrow denotes the direction of the air current. Make sure to
insert the filters correctly. For optimum performance the filter
pleats should be in a vertical position.
Fig. 15 Filter insertion (top: correct, below: incorrect)
9. Push the tensioning frame back in between the pre-filter box
and the fan housing.
10. Mount the side panel. Make sure that the side panels are
grounded.
Errors and faults
Maintenance

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Filter change high-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA
H13)
1. Remove both side panels. Watch out for the earth cable in do-
ing so. It may be necessary to remove the earth cable from
the side panels.
2. Pull the tensioning frame out of the housing.
3. Detach the spring tension elements at the fan housing and
the HEPA filter box from both sides. On the other side, remove
the pressure sensor hoses from fan housing and HEPA filter
box.
4. Pull the HEPA filter box out of the housing. Remove the cover
and then the HEPA filter.
5. Check the filter. Replace it, if required, and insert the new fil-
ter in the filter box. Put the cover back on and push the filter
box into the housing.
6. Hook the spring tension elements back in and connect the
pressure sensor hoses as required (connection diagram see
Configuration on page 4).
7. Push the tensioning frame back in between the pre-filter box
and the fan housing.
8. Mount the side panels. Make sure that the side panels are
grounded.
Fig. 16 Removing the filter
When the device warns of a spent pre-filter and/or HEPA filter, still
a flow rate of 500 m³/h is ensured. For an effective filtration of
pollutants the scheduled directives of the (German) employer's
liability insurance association recommend to exchange the filter.
Cleaning the housing and filterboxes
Caution!
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner.
• The housing and filterboxes may be cleaned with a warm jet
of water and a mild cleaning agent.
• The fan box ought to be wiped down on the outside using a
damp cloth and carefully rinsed on the inside with a jet of
warm water.
In the European Union, electronic equipment must not
be treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of
professionally in accordance with Directive
2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and Council of
27th January 2003 concerning old electrical and electronic
equipment. At the end of its life, please dispose of this instrument
in a manner appropriate to the relevant legal requirements.
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Declaration of conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity
in accordance with EC Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC
TROTEC®GmbH & Co. KG
Grebbener Straße 7
D-52525 Heinsberg
herewith declares, that due to its design and construction, and in the version introduced by us,
the following machinery conforms with the relevant fundamental requirements of the listed EC
directives.
Important note:
In case of improper use, installation, maintenance etc. or unauthorized changes of the facto-
ry-supplied device version, this declaration loses its legal validity.
Device version: Air Cleaner
Series: TAC
Year of manufacture: as of April 2014
Applicable regulations:
Applied harmonised
standards:
Producer and authorised representative of the technical documentation:
Trotec GmbH & Co. KG · Grebbener Straße 7 · D-52525 Heinsberg
Phone: [phone] · Fax: [phone] · E-mail: [email protected]
Heinsberg, 31 March 2014 Managing Director: Detlef von der Lieck
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
2004/108/EC EMC Directive
EN 12100:2010
EN 60204-1
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-40:2003 + A11:2004 + A12:2005 + A1:2006
EN 55011:2009 + A1:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008

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¹) With an assumed room height of 3 m; ²) Typical coarse dust tasks: sawing, filing; ³) Typical fine dust tasks: restoration works with materials containing minerals
or glass wool; ) Typical suspended matter tasks: grinding, asbestos abatement or mould remediation, mineral dusts etc.; ) H13 downstream; ) Air exchange per
hour
Technical data
Parameter Value
Model TAC 1500 TAC 3000
Article number 1.580.000.105 1.580.000.115
Recommended air volume for dust class H (m³/h) 500 1000
Dust class (as per DIN EN 60335-2-69) Dust class H (transmittance ≤ 0.005%) for substances with a maximum allowable concentration of
≤ 0.1 mg/m³, carcinogenic hazardous substances as per GefStoffV § 11 (Ordinance on Hazardous
Substances), TRGS 905 or 906 (Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances),
approvable for asbestos abatement as per TRGS 519
Infinite adjustment of air volume yes yes
Filter change indication, visual and acoustic yes yes
Vario-shift function for the variable configuration of use with
terminal fan or HEPA filter yes yes
Motor power 175 W 450 W
Input voltage 230 V / 50-60 Hz 230 V / 50-60 Hz
Current consumption 1.4 A 2.8 A
Electrical connection Safety plug (CEE 7/7)
Connecting cable Rubber conduits (H05RN-F), length 3 m
Air transport hose (blow-out and suction side) 200 250
Sound level (distance 1 m) 61 dBA 65 dBA
Dimensions (L x W x H) 705 mm x 362 mm x 377 mm 833 mm x 460 mm x 519 mm
Weight (full) 22 kg 36 kg
Mobility: portable / wheeled / stackable yes / yes / yes yes / yes / yes
Recommendation for filter combinations specific to the application and corresponding
room size suitability TAC 1500 TAC 300
suitable for rooms sized up to1)
Fields of application Filter combination m3m3m3m3
Coarse dust 2) (≤ 3 LW/h6))G4 220 75 500 170
Fine particulates 3) (≤ 3 LW/h6))G4 + F7 to F9 110 37 270 90
Suspended matter 4) (≥ 10 LW/h6))G4 + H13 50 17 100 34
Hygienic areas 5) (≥ 15 LW/h6))G4 + H13 35 12 70 23
Optional equipment TAC 1500 TAC 3000
Guiding wheels with pneumatic tyres, traceless upon request upon request
Trestle rollers (instead of guiding wheels) upon request upon request
Fork pockets for fork lifts upon request upon request
Filter elements (accessory consumables)7) TAC 1500 TAC 3000
G4 Z line filter Article number
7.160.000.404 Article number 7.160.000.428
F7 pleated filter cartridge Article number
7.160.000.409 Article number 7.160.000.429
F7 bag filter Article number
7.160.000.414 Article number 7.160.000.430
H13 HEPA filter approved for dust class H Article number
7.160.000.424 Article number 7.160.000.431
Available accessories TAC 1500 TAC 3000
Air transport hose Tronect SP-T,
length 7.6 m Article number 6.100.001.200 Article number 6.100.001.205
Professional extension cable,
length 20 m, 230 V / 2.5 mm² Article number 7.333.000.376 Article number 7.333.000.376

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Fig. 17 Performance charts of the TAC series
Performance charts of the TAC series
0
0 200 400 600 800 1.000 1.200 1.400
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
[m³/h]
[Pa]
Luftdurchsatz TAC 1500
Ventilator
ohne Filter frei ausblasend
ohne Filter mit Abluftschlauch*
mit Filter G4 und Abluftschlauch*
mit Filterkombination G4+F7
und Abluftschlauch*
mit Filterkombination G4+H13
(Zulassung für Staubklasse H)
und Abluftschlauch*
empfohlene Luftmenge
für Staubklasse H
0
0 200 400 600 800 1.000 1.200 1.400 1.600 1.800 2.000 2.200 2.400 2.600 2.800 3.000
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1.000
1.100
1.200
[m³/h]
[Pa]
Luftdurchsatz TAC 3000
Ventilator
ohne Filter frei ausblasend
ohne Filter mit Abluftschlauch*
mit Filter G4 und Abluftschlauch*
mit Filterkombination G4+F7
und Abluftschlauch*
mit Filterkombination G4+H13
(Zulassung für Staubklasse H)
und Abluftschlauch*
empfohlene Luftmenge
für Staubklasse H

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Grebbener Str. 7
D-52525 Heinsberg
[phone]
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[e-mail]
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