Trotec TAC 1500 User manual

TAC 1500 / TAC 3000
OPERATING MANUAL
AIR CLEANER
EN
TRT-BA-TAC1500_3000-TC-005-EN

EN Operating Manual – Air Cleaner TAC 1500 / TAC 3000 1
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Danger!
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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 .................................... 01
Safety ..................................................................................... 02
Information about the device................................................... 03
Transport and storage............................................................. 04
Configuration .......................................................................... 04
Operation................................................................................ 07
Errors and faults ..................................................................... 09
Maintenance........................................................................... 09
Technical data ........................................................................ 10
Disposal.................................................................................. 12
Declaration of conformity (Translation of the original).............. 13
Notes regarding the operating manual
TAC 1500
TAC 3000

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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 sulphur or
salt.
• Set the device in an upright and stable position.
• Ensure that air inlet and air outlet openings 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
protected from damage (e.g. from animals).
• Only use extensions to the connecting cable which are
appropriate to the device power consumption, the length of
its cable and its use. Avoid electrical overload.
• Connection cables must always be reeled off completely.
• Dispose of replaced filters properly, especially after filtering
substances hazardous to health (e.g. asbestos or spray paint
mists)
• 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).
• Do not bring any fluids into the inside of the device. Should
this happen nonetheless, pull the mains plug and have the
device checked or repaired by the Trotec customer service.
• Never use the device as storage place or footstep.
Intended use
Only use the device to clean atmospheric air from non-conducting
and non-combustible dusts, fogs or suspended matter whilst
using the appropriate filter classes and adhering to the technical
data.
Improper use
Do not place the device on damp or flooded ground. Do not use
the device to siphon off vapours or fluids.
Any unauthorised changes, modifications or alterations to the
device are forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• be aware of the dangers that occur when working with
electrical air cleaners.
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Electrically skilled person
Electrically skilled personnel must be able to read and understand
electric circuit diagrams, to put electrical systems into service
and to maintain them, to wire control cabinets, to ensure the
functionality of electrical components and to identify possible
hazards from electrical and electronic systems.
Instructed person
Instructed persons have been informed of the tasks they were
entrusted with as well as of potential hazards resulting from
inappropriate behaviour.
They are allowed to operate and transport the device and perform
simple maintenance activities (cleaning the housing, cleaning the
fan).
The device is to be maintained and looked after by instructed
personnel.
Residual risks
Hazardous electric voltage!
Work on the electrical components must only be carried
out by qualified electricians.
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 might
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!
In order to ensure the proper functioning of the device as
air cleaner and to prevent possible damage to the device,
it must not be used without a filter inserted.
Safety

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Description of the device
Air cleaners are used to filter 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. Depending on the inserted filter, the air cleaners of the
TAC series serve to eliminate various 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.
This dust is to be vacuumed off as close as possible to the point
of origin in order to reduce the pollution of the breathing air to a
minimum.
Depending on the used filter quality it is permissible to employ
devices for the separation of quartziferous mineral dusts, wood
dust, lead-containing dusts, artificial mineral fibres or
high-temperature fibres.
Application as vacuum generator for mould remediation and
asbestos abatement is also a possibility. In case of other
hazardous substances there are additional requirements; hence
observe the corresponding Technical Rules for Hazardous
Substances (TRGS) or the country-specific regulations.
TAC air cleaners are ideally suited for:
• producing a vacuum in a room, e.g. in heavily contaminated
spaces;
• producing overpressure in a room, e.g. cleanroom;
• air purification in workspaces via air circulation, e.g. indoor
building sites, workshops etc.;
• supplying filtered fresh air.
A TAC air cleaner is fundamentally made up of the following
components:
• housing with stacking aid
• adjustable fan for air transport
• configurable filter boxes for the integration of filter
technology depending on the field of application
• filter monitoring each for pre-filter and main filter
The air cleaners of the TAC series can be equipped with various
filters. The filter boxes come with Vario-shift function, they can be
fitted for a flexible filter ladder depending on the case of
application.
This device provides the user with the possibility of configuring
both the filter quality and the filter ladder arrangement for the
respective field of application.
The filters must be selected according to the area of application.
The device is approvable for asbestos abatement as per TRGS
519, dust class H.
Note
Filters are not included in the scope of delivery!
Choose the filters according to the area of application from our
filter range. Insert the selected filters prior to initial start-up.
Device depiction
Fig. 1 Front and side view
Information about the device
No. Designation
1 carrying handle
2 control panel
3 air outlet opening
4 air inlet opening
5 castors, 2 of them lockable
6 power cable with Schuko plug CEE 7/7, approx. 3.5 m
7 side panel (service flap)
8 operating hours counter
5
3
1
5
4
82
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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!
3. Only wheel the device on a level and smooth surface.
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
necessary.
• Observe the permissible stacking height, see chapter
Technical data.
The TAC series is equipped with Vario-shift function. This means
that the filter elements can be variably arranged for all application
scenarios and in line with the regulations.
Fig. 2 Side view electrics
Fig. 3 Side view sensor hose side
Inserting filters
Prior to start-up the filter ladder of the device must be configured
according to the desired field of application. For this two filter
boxes are available.
The filter boxes are located behind the lateral covers.
1. For filter mounting remove the two side panels (7) towards
the top.
2. Open the tension locks (10) on both sides of the device.
3. First pull out the tensioning frame (9).
Fig. 4 Removing the tensioning frame
4. Then the other boxes may be removed as required.
5. For all filter installations always observe the correct flow
direction according to the direction of the air current (air
flow direction: from back to front)!
Transport and storage
Configuration
No. Designation
PRE-FILTER BOX: COARSE FILTER G and/or FINE FILTER F
FILTER BOX: HEPA filter or bag filter
FAN BOX
I connection for filter box 2
II connection for fan control
III connection for fan box 3
9 tensioning frame
10 tension lock
III
9
10
I
II
1
23
1
2
3
No. Designation
S1 sensor hose S1
S2 sensor hose S2
11 measuring point: fan box 3
12 measuring point: frame (here with dummy plug)
13 measuring point: filter box 2
S2
11
12
13
S1
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BOX 1: PRE-FILTER BOX
The pre-filter box can be equipped with a coarse filter G and/or a
fine filter F.
We recommend using at least one coarse filter for pre-cleaning,
so as to maximize the service life of the subsequent filter.
• coarse filter G: Z-line G4
• fine filter F: pleated M5 to F9
The coarse filter is to be assembled in a way that it is the first in
the air stream.
Fig. 5 Filter arrangement in the pre-filter box
BOX 2: FILTER BOX
One of the following main filter types is inserted in the FILTER
BOX.
Version I:
High-efficiency particulate air filter: E10 to H14 or dust class M to
H
The high-efficiency particulate air filter is inserted in the filter box
with its clip-on frame as follows:
1. Pull the clip-on frame out of the guiding grooves:
Fig. 6 Guiding grooves filter box 2
2. Attach the clip-on frame to the air outlet side of the HEPA
filter.
3. Push HEPA filter and clip-on frame into filter box 2. Make sure
that the clip-on frame again fits into the guiding grooves. If
applicable, place the HEPA filter with the clip-on frame on a
table and fit filter box 2 to the clip-on frame from above.
Fig. 7 HEPA filter in box 2
Version II – alternative:
Bag filter: M5 to F9
When a bag filter is used, the fine filter in pre-filter box 1 may be
omitted.
The bag filter is simply inserted in the filter box without further
assembly. The clip-on frame does not need to be removed for
this:
Fig. 8 Bag filter in box 2
Note:
When the device warns of a spent pre-filter (box 1) or main filter
(box 2), still a flow rate of 500 m³/h (TAC 1500) or 1000 m³/h (TAC
3000) is ensured. For an effective filtration of pollutants the
scheduled directives of the (German) employer's liability
insurance association recommend to exchange the filter.

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Filter types (not included in the scope of delivery)
The designated air filters are especially geared to these devices
and come with the largest possible filter surface based on the
geometric dimensions.
This ensures maximum air flow rate and service life for safe
operation.
Fig. 9 Filter types
The Vario-shift function provides the user with the possibility of
selecting the filter quality and the filter ladder according to the
case of application and the applicable rules and regulations.
Filter ladder and configuration depend on the pollutant particle
size, filtration efficiency and the field of application. The filter
technology is monitored by sensors. For proper monitoring of the
filter function sensor hose lines are connected to both filter boxes.
Configuration A
General configuration for the air filtration of coarse dusts and fine
particulates or the separation of suspended matter according to
EN 60335-2-69 up to dust class H. Here the filtration of dust
particles and other suspended material
harmful and hazardous to health has priority. The filter ladder
must be operated in a vacuum, i.e. with terminal fan: the fan is to
be arranged downstream of the main filter FILTER BOX 2.
Configuration B
Here air is usually lead from a contaminated area into a clean
area, e.g. as filtered fresh air supply. Suspended matter as per EN
1822-1:1998 up to filter class H14 can be filtered, a higher
filtration efficiency is possible with a reduced air volume. The
filter ladder is operated at excess pressure, i.e. with terminal fine
filter: the fan is to be arranged upstream of the main filter
FILTER BOX 2.
Arrangement and connection of filter boxes
For maximum efficiency bag and Z-line filters are to be
assembled vertically.
1. Place PRE-FILTER BOX 1 with inserted filter to the first
position behind the air inlet opening.
2. Insert FILTER BOX 2 and FAN BOX 3 according to the desired
configuration.
3. Insert the tensioning frame behind PRE-FILTER BOX 1.
4. Close all tension locks, both on the side of the electrics and
on the sensor hose side.
5. Connect the cable connections on the side of the electrics to
the corresponding plugs:
Fig. 10 Cable connections configuration A
Fig. 11 Cable connections configuration B
No. Designation
14 Z-line filter G4
15 pleated filter M5 to F9
16 HEPA filter E10 to H14 / dust class M + H
17 bag filter M5 to F9
14
17 16
15
Plug Cable Connection
CABLE 1 black grey III
CABLE 2 white black II
CABLE 3 black black I
III
I
II
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6. Connect the two sensor hoses on the sensor hose side
according to the selected configuration:
Configuration A
11: sensor hose S2 => fan box 3
12: dummy plug B => frame
13: sensor hose S1 => filter box 2
Fig. 12 Sensor hoses configuration A
Configuration B
11: sensor hose S1 => fan box 3
12: sensor hose S2 => frame
13: dummy plug B => filter box 2
Fig. 13 Sensor hoses configuration B
– Push the sensor hoses firmly into the corresponding
sensor socket until the hose securely clicks into place.
– The dummy plug has to be relocated depending on the
configuration – for proper functioning the sensor sockets
must not remain open.
– In order to remove hose or dummy plug, press the outer
ring of the measuring point and pull hose or dummy plug at
the same time.
Fig. 14 Removing the sensor hose, schematic diagram
• When positioning the device, make sure it is located in the
centre of the room 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
correctly. If the device, during operation, emits a warning of
a filter being spent, the respective filter has to be replaced.
If the device issues a warning, although a new filter has only
just been inserted, check whether all sensor hoses are firmly
attached.
• Put the device up in a level, upright and stable position.
• Do not create tripping hazards when laying the power cable.
• 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
opening and is blown out through the air outlet opening in
purified state.
Fig. 15 Air purification in sealed off area via air circulation
S2
11
12
13
S1
1 2 3
S2
13
12
11
S1
1 23
Operation

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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 opening of the device. The
purified air is fed through another hose from the air outlet
opening 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 opening of the device. This
creates a slight negative pressure in the room. Clean, fresh
air flows in from outside.
Fig. 16 Installation variants for maintaining the pressure
When connecting hoses, the following must 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 the air inlet and air outlet openings of TAC
1500 and TAC 3000.
• There ought to be a minimum distance of 1 m between air
inlet and air outlet opening.
Control panel
Fig. 17 Control panel
Switch-on
• Ensure that air inlet and outlet are not covered.
• Switch the device on by actuating the mains switch (21).
– The integrated indicator light lights up.
Switch-off
• Switch the device off by actuating the mains switch (21).
– The integrated indicator light goes off.
Adjusting the air volume
• By use of the infinitely variable air flow regulation (20) you
can adjust the fan speed and thus regulate the air flow rate
of the device.
– In order to increase the air volume, turn the button to the
right.
– In order to decrease the air volume, turn the button to the
left.
• With the filter arrangement G4, F7 and H13 to meet the
requirements of dust class H, the device with connected
exhaust air hose (7.6 m, laid in 2 90° arcs) reaches an air flow
rate of:
– TAC 1500: 600 m³/h
– TAC 3000: 1150 m³/h
• If the filter change indicator of a filter box warn that a filter
change will soon be required, the following min. air flow rate
will still be ensured:
– TAC 1500: 500 m³/h
– TAC 3000: 1000 m³/h
Exchange the corresponding filters in a timely manner.
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
18 visual and acoustic filter change indicator
FILTER BOX 2 (HEPA filter or bag filter)
19 visual and acoustic filter change indicator
PRE-FILTER BOX 1 (coarse filter G & fine filter F)
20 infinitely variable air flow regulation
21 mains switch
H
E
P
A
F
I
L
T
E
R
F
E
I
N
F
I
L
T
E
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The accurate functionality of the device was tested during
production 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.
Your device still does not operate correctly after these
checks?
Bring the device to a specialist workshop or to Trotec for repair.
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
workshop or by Trotec.
Changing the filter
If a filter needs to be exchanged, please proceed as described in
Inserting filters in chapter Configuration.
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.
Errors and faults Maintenance

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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 filter box 2 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 conduit (H05RR-F3G1), length 3.5 m
Air transport hose (blow-out and suction side) ø 200 mm ø 250 mm
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 3000
suitable for rooms sized up to1)
Fields of application Filter combination m3m3m3m3
Coarse dust 2) (≤ 3 ACH6))G4 220 75 500 170
Fine particulates 3) (≤ 3 ACH6))G4 + F7 to F9 110 37 270 90
Suspended matter 4) (≥ 10 ACH6))G4 + H13 50 17 100 34
Hygienic areas 5) (≥ 15 ACH6))G4 + H13 35 12 70 23
Optional equipment TAC 1500 TAC 3000
Guiding wheels with pneumatic tyres, traceless on request on request
Trestle rollers (instead of guiding wheels) on request on request
Fork pockets for fork lifts on request on request
Filter elements (accessory consumables) 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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Performance charts of the TAC series
Fig. 18 Performance charts of the TAC series

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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.
Disposal

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Declaration of conformity
(Translation of the original)
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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