Vacmaster VK1638SWC User manual

VK1638SWC
38L 1600W
Original Instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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Safety Information……………….......………..................................................................................
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents……………….......……….............................................
Assembly……………….......………...............................................................................................
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Maintenance……………….......………..........................................................................................
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Thank you for purchasing this Vacmaster® wet and dry vacuum cleaner. Feel condent that with
Vacmaster®you are obtaining a high quality product engineered for optimal performance. This
vacuum cleaner is suitable for use with both liquids and dry materials.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
SYMBOLS
Caution
Read Instruction Manual.
Vacuum cleaners of dust category L according to IEC/EN 60335-2-69
for dry vacuuming of materials with an exposition limit value > 1mg/m3
that are hazardous to one's health.
WARNING:
The vacuum cleaner may contain materials that are
hazardous to one's health. Have the emptying and maintenance, incl.
the disposal of dust-collection container, carried out by specialists.
Appropriate protective equipment is required. Do not operate the
vacuum cleaner without the complete lter system. Otherwise there
is danger to your own health.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
This machine is intended for commercial use, for example in
hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, ofces and rental
businesses. Any other use is considered as improper use. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage resulting from
improper use. The risk for such improper use is borne solely by
the user.
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be
observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete
operating manual with due care. Keep this manual in a safe
place so that the information is always available. If you give
the equipment to any other person, give them these operating
instructions as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or
accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions
and the safety information.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.
• Never leave the appliance switched on unattended, if you leave
the work area, switch the appliance off or unplug it from the
power supply.
• Do not vacuum or use this Wet and Dry Vacuum cleaner near
ammable liquids, gases or explosive vapours like gasoline
or other fuels, lighter uids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural
gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium
dust, grain dust or gun power. Sparks inside the motor can
ignite ammable vapours or dust.
• This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for the vacuuming of
asbestos or asbestos dust.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Ensure the hose and connections are always pointed away
from the users face, hair, ears and eyes during operation and
never direct the nozzle towards persons or animals.

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• Clear the working area of any items or possessions that you do
not wish to be vacuumed before operation.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
• Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other parts.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door
on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
• Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapours or dusts, do
not vacuum toxic materials.
• Frequently check that the oat valve positioned underneath the
motor is able to move freely.
• Do not use or store near hazardous materials.
• Do not use this vacuum cleaner with a torn lter or without the
lter installed.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when used by or near children.
• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug
power cord before changing or cleaning lter.
• Unplug from power supply when not in use and before carrying
out maintenance.
• Do not cover the ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with any
ventilation openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair or
anything that may reduce air ow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, a qualied service agent or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

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• For additional protection: It is recommended that this vacuum
cleaner can be used in conjunction with residual current device
(RCD) with a rated residual current of 30mA or less.
• Only use the socket outlet on the machine for purposes
specied in the instructions.
• If foam or liquid escapes from the machine, switch off
immediately.
• Clean the oat valve regularly and examine it for signs of
damage.
• Precautions should be taken when changing attachments.
• For user servicing, the machine must be dismantled, cleaned
and serviced, as far as is reasonably practicable, without
causing risk to the maintenance staff and others. Suitable
precautions include decontamination before dismantling,
provision for local ltered exhaust ventilation where the
machine is dismantled, cleaning of the maintenance area and
suitable personal protection.
• Perform a technical inspection at least annually, consisting of,
for example, inspection of lters for damage, air tightness of the
machine and proper function of the control mechanism.
• Besides the operating instructions and the binding accident
prevention regulations valid in the country of use, observe
recognized regulations for safety and proper use.
• When dust removers are used, the rate at which air is
exchanged in the room must be adequate if the exhaust
air from the vacuum cleaner is blown into the room (please
observe regulations valid in your country).
• Before starting work, the operating staff must be informed on
- use of the vacuum cleaner
- risks associated with the material to be picked up
- safe disposal of the picked up material.
• Before transporting the collection tank, close all the locks. Do
not tilt the cleaner if there is liquid in the collection tank. Do not
use a crane hook to lift the cleaner.
• When using an extension lead, check the minimum cross-
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON
CONTENTS
Cable length Cross section
< 16 A < 25 A
up to 20 m 1.5 mm22.5 mm2
20 to 50 m 2.5 mm24.0 mm2
When carrying out service or repair
operations, all contaminated items which cannot be
satisfactorily cleaned are to be disposed of; such items shall
be disposed of in impervious bags in accordance with any
current regulation for the disposal of such waste.
WARNING:
1 Push/Pull Handle 18 Hard Floor Nozzle
2 Carry Handle 19 Dual Mode Floor Nozzle
3 On/Off Switch 20 Round Dust Brush
4Power Take-off Socket 21 Accessory Bag
5 Suction Port 22 Power Tool Hose Adaptor
6 Container 23 Foam Filter
7 Drainage Port 24 Pre-lter
8 Front Caster 25 Cartridge Filter (pre-installed)
9 Wing Knob 26 Retainer Lock (pre-installed)
10 Latch 27 Dust Bag
11 Rear Wheel 28 Washer (x4)
12 Power Cable Hook 29 Hub Cap (x2)
13 Exhaust Filter 30 Wheel Retaining Pin (x2)
14 Accessory Storage 31 Wheel Axle
15 Hose 32 Metal Accessory Adaptor
16 Extension Wand (x3) 33 Instruction Manual
17 Crevice Tool

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ASSEMBLY
NOTE: A Phillips screwdriver is required.
1. Remove all the contents from inside of the vacuum cleaner container.
2. Turn the container upside down and insert the front feet with casters into the slots and apply
pressure until they click into place (Fig. 1).
3. Insert the wheel axle into the rear wheel housing on the base. Insert a washer onto the axle
followed by the rear wheel and another washer. Insert the wheel retaining pin into the hole on
the end of the axle to lock into place. Push t the hub cap onto the wheel. Repeat the same
steps on the other end of the axle (Fig. 2).
4. Unfold the upper handle assembly into the upright position. The upper handle has two
adjustable height positions. Secure in place by tightening the wing knobs clock-wise (Fig. 3).
5. Your vacuum cleaner comes ready for dry vacuum cleaning with the cartridge lter and pre-lter
pre-installed. If the cartridge lter and pre-lter are not installed, refer to page 12.
6. Optionally, for improved dust ltration, fully t the dust bag ange onto the inlet stub (Fig. 4).
7. For wet vacuuming, replace the cartridge lter and pre-lter with the foam lter supplied. Do not
use a dust bag when wet vacuuming. If foam lter is not installed, refer to page 13.
8. Secure the power head back on the container, using the 2 side latches. Insert the locking end
of the hose into the suction port of the container and turn clockwise to lock into place (Fig. 5).
9. Choose the desired accessories and/or extension wands and push t onto the hose nozzle (Fig. 6).
To use the dusting brush and crevice tool with an extension wand you will be required to use the
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WARNING: BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING OR CLEANING THE VACUUM
CLEANER FILTER, ENSURE THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED AND
SWITCHED OFF.
1) To prepare your vacuum cleaner for dry vacuuming, install the cartridge lter over the lter
cage, this can only be tted one way. Carefully push lter until it sits ush forming a tight seal.
1. Switching On/Off
Connect the mains plug to a suitable a power outlet.
OPERATION
Position Status
I on
Ooff
II automatic synchronized start-up
2. Power Tool Take-Off Operation (Fig. 7)
3. Dry & Wet Vacuum Operation
WARNING: Always check the maximum wattage compatibility of the power tool take off
socket against the desired power tool before connecting to prevent overloading.
1) Connect the power cable of your power tool to the power take-off socket.
2) If applicable, connect the vacuum suction hose to the dust extractor connector on your tool with
the supplied adaptor.
3）Switch the vacuum cleaner to position II, as described in Switching ON/OFF. The moment you
switch on the power tool, the vacuum cleaner will also switch on. Once the electrical appliance
has been switched off, the vacuum cleaner switches off following a time lapse (around 5
second) to allow the suction tube to be emptied.
WARNING: ENSURE YOU READ, UNDERSTAND AND APPLY SECTION
ENTITLED ‘SAFETY INFORMATION’.
1) Verify that the correct lter is installed for wet or dry vacuuming and the container latches are
secured.
2) Secure the locking end of the hose into the vacuum suction port.
3) Push the desired accessories onto the hose nozzle. The air ow regulation allows you to change
vacuum cleaner suction. For best cleaning results, fully close the air ow regulation (Fig. 8).
4) Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
5) Turn on the motor by assigning the switch to the “I” ON position.
6）Once you have completed vacuuming, switch to the “O” OFF position and unplug the power
cord from the power.
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WARNING:
DO NOT USE THE CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR WET VACUUMING.
DO NOT USE A DUST COLLECTION BAG FOR WET VACUUMING.
IMPORTANT! When vacuuming large quantities of liquids, do not immerse the nozzle completely;
leave a gap at the tip of the nozzle to allow air inow. The machine is tted with a oat valve that
stops the suction action when the container reaches its maximum capacity. You will notice an
increase in motor noise. When this happens, turn off the machine, disconnect from power supply,
and drain the liquid. To continue vacuuming, replace the drainage cap.
2) Tighten the lter retainer lock clockwise to secure against the internal lter cage (Fig. 9).
3) Slide the pre-lter onto the assembled cartridge ter ensuring the securing band sits ush
against the metal rim of the cartridge lter. Tighten the jubilee clamp on the pre-lter with a
screwdriver to ensure proper installation (Fig. 10).
4) Optionally, fully t the dust bag ange onto the inlet stub. The Vacuum cleaner can we be used
with or without dust bags.
IMPORTANT: Check the lter regular for optimal performance. An old or blocked lter
will reduce suction performance.
For Wet Vacuuming:
1) To prepare your vacuum cleaner for wet vacuuming, remove the retainer lock and the dry use
cartridge lter and pre-lter.
2) Carefully install the supplied foam lter over the internal lter cage, making sure the whole cage
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING! REMOVE THE POWER CORD FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE.
1) Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust. Use a soft, dry
brush to clean the equipment regularly.
2) Clear all dirt or debris from the collection tank after each use. Allow to dry before replacing the
power head. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these may damage the appliance.
3) Check the hose, attachments, and power cord to verify that they have not been damaged or
any debris is trapped and blocking airow.
1. Cleaning Cartridge Filter & Pre-lter
1) Loosen the jubilee clip on the pre-lter with a screwdriver, and remove the pre-lter from the
cartridge lter.
2) Remove the lter and clean by gently tapping or brushing off dirt. For optimal performance it is
recommended to replace the old lter with a new lter regularly.
2. Cleaning Foam Filter
Remove the foam lter and use a mild soap and water solution to wash and rinse with clean water
(Fig. 12). Allow lter to air dry before installing and using again.
3. Cleaning & Replacing Exhaust Filter
1) Unlock the exhaust lter door by lifting the locking tab upwards to release. Pull the door out (Fig. 13).
2) Remove the exhaust lter from the vacuum and clean by gently tapping or brushing off dirt. For
optimal performance it is recommended to replace the old lter with a new lter regularly (Fig. 14).
3) Install the cleaned or new lter. Then insert the lter door tabs into the upper slots and lock the
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK-UNPLUG BEFORE
TROUBLESHOOTING.
Cleaning Performance
Vacmaster vacuum cleaners are tested for endurance. If your motor is operating, then the most
likely cause for a loss in suction is a blockage or an opening in the vacuum.
To maintain a high cleaning performance from your machine, it is important to replace or clean
cartridge lters as necessary. Replace full dust bags to prevent performance drops. A performance
drop with clean lters can only be caused by a blockage in the tools or the hose.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The appliance does not work.
No power. Check the power supply and
fuse.
Functional fault in the power
cord, switch, or motor.
Have the damaged part
checked by qualied personnel
or contact the after sales
helpline.
Dust is escaping from the motor
cover
The cartridge lter is missing or
damaged.
Put in a cartridge lter or
replace it.
Misuse the cartridge lter when
wet vacuuming, causing the
damage of cartridge lter.
Replace the damaged cartridge
lter with a new one when dry
vacuuming.
Misuse the foam lter when dry
vacuuming.
Replace the foam lter with the
cartridge lter.
Power tool take-off socket does
not work.
Power tool wattage is not
compatible with the power take-
off socket.
Check the wattage is compatible
with the power tool take-off
socket.
Incorrect operating mode
selected.
Ensure the switch is moved into
position II.
Low suction power and high
operating noise / vibrations.
Dust bag is full. Replace the dust bag.
Suction nozzle, hose, or tank
inlet is blocked.
Check the suction nozzle, hose,
and tank inlet for obstructions.
Cartridge lter is blocked. Remove the cartridge lter and
clean.
Float valve has closed.
Empty the container of any
liquid waste and ensure the
oat value located underneath
the lter is able to move freely.

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RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes
throughout the EU. The machine must be delivered in rigid packaging to avoid damage during
transportation. The packaging and the machine itself are manufactured from recyclable
materials and should be disposed of accordingly.
TECHNICAL DATA
Model Number VK1638SWC
Motor 220-240V~50Hz
Power Input 1600W
Max. Power Consumption of the Power Tool
Take-Off Socket Outlet
1390W for BS Socket
2080W for VDE Socket
Tank Volume 38L
Net Weight 15.2 kg
Max. Vacuum Pressure 27kPa / 270hPa
Max. Flow Rate 52L/s / 187.2m3/h
PLUG/FUSE REPLACEMENT (UK &
IRELAND ONLY)
This product is tted with a non-rewirable plug. If the plug has to be changed, refer to the picture
below.
6mm
6mm
FUSE
FITTED WITH BS 1362 13A FUSE ALWAYS RT FIT BS 1362 REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE FUSE
6mm
32mm
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13A
GREEN&
YELLOW
OR
GREEN
BROWN
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RED
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SECTION PAGE
SYMBOLES D’AVERTISSEMENT
Symboles d’avertissement
Consignes de sécurité
Déballage et vérication du contenu du carton
Montage
Fonctionnement
Entretien
Dépannage
Caractéristiques techniques
Recyclage et mise au rebut
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Merci d’avoir acheté cet aspirateur eau et poussières Vacmaster®. Soyez persuadé qu'avec
Vacmaster®, vous venez de faire l’acquisition d’un produit de qualité supérieure conçu pour offrir
des performances optimales. Cet aspirateur est conçu pour être utilisé tant avec des matériaux
humides qu’avec des matériaux secs.
POUR GARANTIR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ: VEUILLEZ LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT ET ASSIMILER
TOUTES LES CONSIGNES. CONSERVER CETTE NOTICE POUR TOUTE CONSULTATION
ULTERIEURE.
Avertissement
Lire le manuel d'instructions
Aspirateurs de catégorie L pour poussière conforme à la norme IEC/
EN 60335-2-69 pour aspiration de matériaux secs dont la valeur
limite d'exposition est supérieure à 1 mg/m3 et qui sont dangereux
pour la santé.
AVERTISSEMENT: L'aspirateur peut contenir des
matériaux dangereux pour la santé. Veuillez coner la vidange et
l’entretien, y compris la mise au rebut des conteneurs de collecte
de poussière à des spécialistes. Un équipement de protection
approprié est requis. Ne pas faire fonctionner l'aspirateur sans le
système de ltre complet. Dans le cas contraire, votre santé est en
danger.

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VEUILLEZ LIRE ET ASSIMILER TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS
AVANT D’UTILISER CET ASPIRATEUR.
Des mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pour éviter tous
risques de dommages et de blessures lors de l’utilisation de cet
appareil. Veuillez lire attentivement l’intégralité du présent manuel
d’utilisation. Conservez le présent manuel dans un endroit sûr
an de toujours avoir ces instructions à votre portée. En cas
de cession de l'appareil à toute autre personne, donnez-lui
également les présentes instructions d'utilisation. Nous déclinons
toute responsabilité pour tous dommages ou accidents résultant
du non-respect de ce mode d’emploi et des consignes de
sécurité.
• Ne jamais laisser sans surveillance l’appareil mis sous tension.
Si vous quittez la zone de travail, mettez hors tension l’appareil
ou débranchez-le de la source d’alimentation.
• Ne pas aspirer ou utiliser cet aspirateur eau et poussière
à proximité de liquides ou de gaz inammables, ou de
vapeurs explosives, notamment de l'essence ou tout autres
combustibles, de l’essence à briquet, des produits de
nettoyage, de la peinture à l’huile, du gaz naturel, de l’hydrogène
ou des poussières explosives telles que de la poussière de
charbon, de la poussière de magnésium, de la poussière de
grain ou de la poudre à canon. Des étincelles à l’intérieur
du moteur risquent d’enammer des vapeurs ou poussières
inammables.
• Cet aspirateur n’est pas adapté à l’aspiration d’amiante ou de
la poussière d’amiante.
• N’aspirez pas de matières en combustion ou qui dégagent de la
fumée, comme des cigarettes, des allumettes ou des cendres
chaudes.
• Assurez-vous que le tuyau et les raccords sont toujours
éloignés du visage, des cheveux, des oreilles et des yeux de
l'utilisateur en cours de fonctionnement et ne jamais diriger la

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buse vers des personnes ou des animaux.
• Dégagez la zone de travail de tout article ou pièce que vous ne
souhaitez pas aspirer avant de l'utiliser.
• Maintenez le cordon à l’écart de toutes surfaces chaudes.
• Ne pas exposer à la pluie. Rangez l’appareil à l’intérieur.
• Ne pas débrancher l’appareil en tirant sur son cordon. Pour
débrancher, saisissez la che, pas le cordon.
• Ne pas utiliser si le cordon, la che ou d’autres pièces sont
endommagés.
• Ne tirez ou ne portez pas l'appareil en utilisant le cordon.
N'utilisez pas celui-ci comme poignée ou pour fermer une porte
et ne l'enroulez pas autour de bords coupants ou d'arêtes
vives.
• Ne pas manipuler la che d’alimentation ou l’aspirateur avec
des mains mouillées.
• An de réduire les risques pour la santé provenant des vapeurs
ou poussières, n’aspirez pas de matières toxiques.
• Assurez-vous fréquemment que le robinet à otteur placé sous
le moteur peut se déplacer librement.
• N’utilisez pas et n'entreposez pas l’aspirateur à proximité de
matériaux dangereux.
• Ne pas utiliser cet aspirateur si le ltre est déchiré ou sans le
ltre installé.
• Ne pas permettre que l’appareil soit utilisé comme un jouet.
Soyez très attentif s'il est utilisé par des enfants ou si des
enfants se trouvent à proximité.
• An de réduire les risques de blessures provoquées par un
démarrage accidentel, débranchez le cordon d’alimentation
avant le changement ou le nettoyage du ltre.
• Ne pas laisser l'aspirateur sans surveillance lorsqu'il est
branché. Débranchez-le de la source d'alimentation lorsqu'il
n'est pas utilisé et avant de procéder à son entretien.
• Mettez hors tension l’aspirateur eau et poussière avant de le
débrancher.
• Ne pas obstruer les orices d’aération. Ne pas aspirer si un
orice d’aération est obstrué. Faites en sorte que les orices
ne soient exempts de poussières, de peluches, de cheveux

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circulation de l’air.
• Maintenez vos cheveux, vêtements amples, doigts et toutes
parties du corps à l’écart des ouvertures et des pièces mobiles.
• En cas d’endommagement du cordon d’alimentation, veuillez
en coner le remplacement au fabricant, à son service
de réparation ou à une personne possédant les mêmes
qualications, an de prévenir tous risques.
• L’utilisation de cet appareil n’est pas destinée aux personnes
(y compris les enfants) ayant des capacités physiques,
sensorielles ou mentales réduites ou à celles manquant
d’expérience et de savoir-faire, à moins qu’elles ne soient sous
la surveillance ou reçoivent des instructions d’une personne
responsable de leur sécurité.
• Surveillez vos enfants an de vous assurer que ceux-ci ne
jouent pas avec l’appareil.
• Pour une protection supplémentaire: Il est recommandé que
cet aspirateur puisse être utilisé avec un dispositif de courant
résiduel (RCD) avec un courant résiduel nominal de 30 mA ou
moins.
• Débranchez toujours l'appareil après utilisation et avant de
nettoyer ou de changer les ltres ou les accessoires.
Lors de travaux d’entretien
ou de réparation, tous les articles contaminés qui ne peuvent
être nettoyés de manière satisfaisante doivent être mis au
rebut; ces articles doivent être mis au rebut dans des sacs
étanches conformément à la réglementation en vigueur en
matière de mise au rebut de ces déchets.