Truvox International VA20HD User manual

Userinstructions
VA20HD,VA55HD, VA55INDand VA75IND
Commercialwet/dryvacuum cleaners
CAUTION-READTHESEINSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSINGTHEMACHINE
03-8112-0000 Iss.307/08
http://www.truvox.com/Products/Vacuums/Valet_Aqua

Contents
Page
1Productinformation .........................................................................................3
1.1Important safetyadvice..........................................................................................3
1.2Guidelines for theoperator..................................................................................3
1.3Transporting themachine......................................................................................3
2Preparing foruse ..................................................................................................4
2.1Electricalconnection...............................................................................................4
2.2Wetoperation...........................................................................................................4
2.3Dryoperation............................................................................................................4
3Controls ........................................................................................................................4
4Operation ....................................................................................................................4
5Storage ..........................................................................................................................5
6Maintenance .............................................................................................................5
7Aftersalesservice ...............................................................................................5
8Guarantee ...................................................................................................................5
9WasteElectronic&Electrical Equipment ...................................6
10 Technical specification .....................................................................................6
11 Accessories ................................................................................................................7
12 Faultdiagnosis ........................................................................................................7
13 Declarationofconformity ...........................................................................8

IMPORTANT
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND RETAINFORFUTURE REFERENCE
1Productinformation
These commercialwetor dryvacuumcleaners
aredesignedfor thecollectionofdustor liquids
inindoor areas. Theyshouldnotbeusedin
outdoor areas.
Thefollowing instructionscontainimportant
informationabout themachines andsafety
advicefor theoperator.
Equipment mustbeoperated,servicedand
maintainedinaccordancewith the
manufacturer’s instructions.
If indoubtcontact thesupplierof your
machine.
These instructionsarevalidfor thefollowing
models.
VA20HD VA55HD VA55IND,VA55IND/110
VA75IND,VA75IND/110
1.1ImportantSafetyAdvice
Whenusing electricalequipment basicsafety
precautionsshouldbefollowedincluding the
following.
•Readall instructionscarefullybeforeuse.
•Keepchildrenandunauthorisedpersons
awayfromthemachinewheninuse.
•Donot leavethemachineconnectedtothe
electricitysupplywhennotinuse, always
removetheplug fromthesocket-outlet.
•Donot operateswitches or touchthemains
plug with wethandsasthis maycause electric
shock.
•Switchoff themachinebeforeremoving the
plug.
•Whenunplugging pull theplug,notthesupply
cord.
•Donot operatethemachinewith adamaged
supplycordor plug,or after themachine
malfunctionsor is damagedinanyway.
Contactan authorisedServiceAgent for
repair or adjustment.
•Theplug ofthepower supplycordmustbe
removedfromthesocket-outletbefore
commencing cleaning ofthemachineor
undertaking maintenanceoperations.
•Thepower supplycordmustberegularly
inspectedfor signsofdamage. If thepower
supplycordis damaged,ithastobereplaced.
•Donot use wherehazardousdustis
present.
•Donot use inan explosiveatmosphere.
•Donot pickup oil or other flammable
material.
•Take carewhenusing amachinenear thetop
ofstairstoavoidoverbalancing.
1.2Guidelinesfortheoperator
•Onlyuse themachineonfirmlevel surfaces.
•Operatorsmustbefullytrainedintheuse of
themachineinaccordancewith these
instructions, able toperformuser
maintenanceandthecorrectselectionof
accessories, i.e. filters, hoses etc.
•Donot leavemachinerunning unattended
•Operatorsshouldbephysicallycapable to
manoeuvre, transportandoperatethe
machines.
•Operatorsshouldbeable torecognise
unusualoperationofthemachineandreport
anyproblems.
•Wear suitable footwear toavoidslipping.
•Wear suitable clothing tokeepdryand
warm.
•Wherepossible implement jobrotation
andadequaterestperiodstoavoid
continuoususe ofthesamemuscles.
•Donot smoke whenusing themachine.
•WARNING –shouldfoam/liquidemit
fromthemachineexhaust switchoff
immediately andrefer toinstructions
for operatingthemachine.
•CAUTION –This machineis for
indoorsuse onlyandshouldnotbeused
or storedoutdoorsor inwetconditions.
1.3Transportingthemachine
Whentransporting amachineensurethat all
components, tanks andremovable partsare
securelyfastenedandthat thesupplycordand
plug arenottrailing.Detachhose andwand
frommachinewhereapplicable.
Donot liftor transportthemachinewhilst
containing liquidasthis wouldadd considerably
totheweight.
Take extremecarewhenmoving amachineup
or downstepsor stairs.
Caution–VA55HD,VA55IND and
VA75IND machinesarelargeand heavy.
Donot attemptto liftthesemachines
withoutassistance. Incorrectlifting
techniques mayresultinpersonalinjury.

2Preparing foruse
2.1 Electrical connection
Beforeconnecting themachinetothepower
supply,checkthat your supplyvoltage
correspondswith that markedontherating
label onthehandle ofthemachine.
Thepower supplycordplusanyextensionleads
shouldnotexceed30mintotal. Thecross-
sectionofanyextensioncable wiring mustbeat
least2,5mm².
UK only
Thesupply cordfor 230v models is fittedwithaplug
containinga13 ampfuse.Should thefuserequire
replacementitmust only bereplacedby a13 amp
fuseconformingtoBS1362,andthefusecovermust
berefitted. If thefusecoveris lost theplug must
not beuseduntil thecorrect replacementcoveris
fitted.
IMPORTANT -If thesupplycordis damaged,
itmustonlybereplacedbyasuitable cord
available fromthemanufacturer or an
authorisedserviceagent.
WARNING- VA55HD, VA7555IND &
VA75 IND MUST BE EARTHED. VA20HD IS
DOUBLE INSULATED.
2.2 Wetoperation
For theVA55HD,VA55INDandVA75INDthe
pleatedpaper filter must beremovedfor wet
recovery.Pushthemetalping counter
clockwise torelease thefilter.Removethe
pleatedpaper filter.(See figbelow)
Theprimaryfilter (cloth filter onframe)and
float valveassemblymustbeinplace.
2.3Dryoperation
For theVA55HD,VA55INDandVA75IND
both theprimaryfilter (cloth filter onframe)
andpleatedpaper filter must beinpositionfor
dryrecovery.
3Controls
TheON/OFF motor switchis locatedonthe
motor cover ofall machines. TheVA75IND
features two motors, eachcontrolledbya
separateswitch.
4Operation
•Checkthat thecorrectfiltersareinplace:
•Wetuse –removepleatedpaper filter.
•Dryuse –ensurepleatedpaper filter is in
place
•For both wetor dryuse ensurethelarge
primaryfilter is inplace
•Repositionmotor headoncontainer and
fastentoggle clamps.
•Connecthose tomachineinlet,ensuring that
clipengages fully.Add extensiontubes and
selectsuitable floor tool for your cleaning
operation
•Fullyunwindthesupplycordandplug intoa
convenient socketoutlet.Switchmachineon.
•Pass tool backwardsandforwardsover area
tobecleaned.Toreducesuctionwhen
necessarymoveslidecontrol onwand.
•Whenusing themachinefor drycollection
regularlycheckthat vacuumis notfull.
•Whenusing themachinefor wetpick-up a
high liquidlevel cut off device(float valve)
operates whenthevacuumcleaner is full. This
causes achangeinthesoundlevel andan
immediateloss ofsuction.Switchoff
immediately andunplug themachine.
Emptythemachine
•VA20HD–Removemotor headandhose
andemptyliquidfromtank.

•VA55HD–Release drainhose fromclip.
Removeplug fromdrainhose endto
drain.Whendraining is completereplace
hose plug andsnap hose backintoclips
ontankside.
•VA55IND&VA75IND–these models
haveatipandpour trolley.
•Removethemotor headandtake out
theprimaryfilter andframe.
•Unlocktheknob(see diagrambelow)
•Gripthehandle with onehand,use one
foottobracethetrolleyandliftthe
handle onthetankbytheother handto
emptythetank.
5Storage
•After use checkthat themachineis empty
thenclean anddrythemachine. If usedfor
wetpickup removemotor headandwashout
tankwith clean water anddry.
•Thoroughlyclean theprimaryfilter,paying
particular attentionifmachinehasbeenused
tocollectstripper,slurries or anything that
coulddrytohardcrust.
•Wrap supplycordaroundthehandle or
machinebody ensuring that theplug is not
trailing onthefloor.
•Storethemachineinadryindoor areaonly.
6Maintenance
WARNING-Beforeundertaking
maintenanceoperationsoradjustments
switchoff machineand unplugfromthe
electricitysupply.
Themachinerequires minimummaintenance
apartfromthefollowing checks bythe
operator.
•Supply cord –Regularlyinspectsheath,plug
andcordanchoragefor damageor loose
connection.
•Body of themachine –Clean with adamp
cloth.
•Primaryfilter –clean anddryafter each
use. Avoidbuild-up ofcollecteddebris setting
solidonthefilter.
•Floatvalve –clean an ensurefloat moves
freely
IMPORTANT -Shouldthemachinefail to
operatecontactTruvoxCustomer Service
Department for rapidattention.
7Aftersalesservice
Truvoxmachines arehigh qualitymachines that
havebeentestedfor safetybyauthorised
technicians. Itis alwaysapparent that after
longer working periods, electricaland
mechanicalcomponentswill show signsofwear
andtear or ageing.
Tomaintainoperationalsafetyandreliabilitythe
following serviceintervalhasbeendefined:
Everyyear or after 250 hours.
Under extremeor specialisedconditionsand/or
insufficient maintenance, shorter maintenance
intervals arenecessary.Use onlyoriginal
Truvoxspareparts. Useof otherspareparts
will invalidateall warrantyand liability
claims.
Shouldyourequireafter sales serviceplease
contactthesupplier fromwhomyoupurchased
themachine, whowill arrangeservice. Repairs
andservicing ofTruvoxproductsshouldonlybe
performedbytrainedstaff.Improper repairs
can cause considerable dangerstotheuser.
Enquireabout theTruvoxlow costandefficient
MaintenanceContract.
8Guarantee
Your productis guaranteedfor oneyear from
thedateoforiginalpurchase, or hirepurchase,
againstdefectsinmaterials or workmanship
during manufacture. Withintheguarantee
periodwe undertake at our discretion,torepair
or replacefree ofchargetothepurchaser,any
partfoundtobedefective, subjecttothe
following conditions.
CONDITIONS
1.Claimsmadeunder thetermsofthe
guarantee mustbesupportedbytheoriginal
invoice/bill ofsale issuedat thetimeofsale, or
themachineSerialNo.
2.For claimsunder this guarantee contactthe
supplier fromwhomyoupurchasedtheproduct
whowill arrangetheappropriateaction.Donot
initiallyreturntheproductasthis couldresultin
transitdamage.

3.Neither Truvoxnor itsdistributor shall be
liable for anyincidentalor consequentialloss.
4.This guarantee is governedbythelaws of
England.
5.This guarantee does notcover anyofthe
following:
-Periodicmaintenance, andrepair or
replacement ofpartsduetonormalwear
andtear.
-Damagecausedbyaccident,misuse or
neglect,or thefitting ofother than genuine
Truvoxparts.
-Defectsinother than genuineTruvoxparts,
or repairs, modificationsor adjustments
performedbyother than aTruvoxservice
engineer or authorisedserviceagent.
-Costsandrisks oftransportrelating
directlyor indirectlytotheguarantee of
this product.
-Consumable itemssuchas, brushes, drive
discs, filtersandvacuumskirts.
This guarantee does notaffectyour statutory
rights, or your rightsagainstthesupplier arising
fromtheir sales or purchase contract.
TruvoxInternationalLimitedpolicy is oneof
continualproductdevelopment andwe reserve
theright toalter specificationswithout prior
notice
9 WasteElectrical &Electronic
Equipment
Donotdispose ofelectricalappliances as
unsortedmunicipalwaste, use separate
collectionfacilities.
Contactyour localgovernment for information
regarding thecollectionsystemsavailable.
If electricalappliances aredisposedofinlandfills
or dumps, hazardoussubstances can leakinto
thegroundwater andgetintothefoodchain,
damaging your health andwell-being.
Whenreplacing oldappliances with new once,
theretailer is legallyobligatedtotake backyour
oldappliancefor disposalat leastfor free of
charge.
10 Technical Specification
Model VA20
HD VA55 HD VA55 IND VA55 IND/110 VA75 IND VA75 IND/110
TankmaterialPolyethylene18 gaugestainless steel
Voltagea.c.V230 230 230 110 230 110
Frequency Hz50 /60 50 /60 50 /60 50 /60 50 /60 50 /60
No. ofmotors111122
Motor rating (total)W1200 1200 1200 1200 2400 2400
Capacity–dryL17 51.152.952.968.168.1
Capacity–wetL18.956.858.858.875.775.7
Constructionclass 11 1 1 1 1 1
ProtectionIPIPX4IPX4IPX4IPX4IPX4IPX4
Airflow l/sec54 54 54 54 90 90
VacuumkPa24.924.924.924.919.919.9
Hose length m233333
Cable length m888888
Size(lxwxh)cm 49x39x36 92x39x50 94x53x68 94x53x68 94x61x80 94x61x80
Weight kg10.427.723.623.635.435.4
Noise Level (see note1) dB(A) 85 85 85 85 85 85
1-Noise levels measuredat adistanceof1metrefrommachineand1,6metres abovefloor,
Measurementsrecordedusing ahandheldmeter.

11 Accessories
Item
PartNo.
Usage
Fixedfloor nozzle
FM100H
for
VA55HD
Fixedfloor nozzle
FM100
for
VA55IND
Fixedfloor nozzle
FM200
for
VA75IND
IMPORTANT:Genuineaccessories areonlyavailable fromauthorisedServiceAgentsor Truvox
Customer ServiceDept.
12 Faultdiagnosis
Thefollowing simple checks maybeperformedbytheoperator.
Trouble ReasonRemedy
Machinenotworking. •Lackofvoltage/electricalsupply. •Checkfuse *,supplycord,plug
andsocketoutlet.
Loss ofsuction •Tankfull.
•Dryfilter assemblyclogged
•Cloggedhose or wand.
•Tankrimis dented
•Loose or brokenfan
•Motor notworking
•Float notfunctioning
•
Sealworn
•EmptyTank
•Clean cloth filter
•Removeobstruction
•Replacetank
•Contactsupplier
•Contactsupplier
•Checktosee iffloat moves freely
or tankis full.
•
Replaceseal
Motor is notrunning •Brokenswitch
•Defectivepower cord
•Defectivemotor
•Contactsupplier
•Contactsupplier
•Contactsupplier
•
centre
.
Dustblowing fromunitwhen
running
•Cloth filter dirty
•Cloth filter is torn
•Cloth filter is notinstalled
•Clean cloth filter.
•Replacefilter.
•Install cloth filter,whenvacuuming
veryfinedu
st,
Water blowing fromunitwhen
running •Tankis full ofliquid •Sudsyor foamy liquidis being
pickedup
•Emptytank.
•Add defoamer totank
*If thefuse blows severaltimes, themachineshouldbecheckedbyan authorisedServiceAgent.

13 Declarationofconformity
ECDeclarationofconformity
We, TruvoxInternationalLtd.
Of ThirdAvenue
Millbrook Trading Estate
SouthamptonSO15 0LE
England
declarethat themachinery
Make :Commercialwet/dryvacuumcleaners
Type:VAHDandVA IND
Model :VA20HD,VA20HD/110,VA55HD,VA55HD/110
VA55IND,VA55IND/110,VA75IND,VA75IND/110
Year ofConstruction:from2006
has beenmanufacturedusingthefollowingtransposedharmonisedEuropeanStandards andtechnical
specifications.
BS EN50081-1,BS EN55014-1&2,BS EN60335-1andBS EN60335-2-69,andis inconformity with:
theMachinery Directive98/37/ECandsubsequentamendments,
theLowVoltage Directive73/23/EECandsubsequentamendments,
andtheEMCDirective89/336/EECandsubsequentamendments.
Signedin:SOUTHAMPTON,England
onthe1st dayofDecember 2006
Signature:
Name:MalcolmEneas
Position:New ProductDevelopment Manager
TruvoxInternationalLimited,ThirdAvenue, Millbrook, Southampton, HampshireSO15 0LEEngland
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.truvox.com