scheppach AVC 20 Ash Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

scheppach AVC 20 Ash Vacuum Cleaner

Product Information

The product is an ash vacuum cleaner with the model number Art.Nr. 5906403901. It has a power rating of 1200W and operates at 220-240V~ 50/60 Hz. The vacuum has a capacity of 20 liters and a suction pressure of 20 kPa. It has a protection class of II and comes with an original operating manual in multiple languages including German, English, French, Italian, Czech, Slovak, Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Polish, Hungarian, Finnish, and Swedish.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Introduction: The manufacturer recommends that all safety and operating instructions be read carefully before using the vacuum cleaner.
2. Assembly: The vacuum cleaner comes with a set of wheels and a handle that needs to be attached. The wheels need to be inserted into the wheel holders provided at the bottom of the vacuum cleaner. The handle needs to be attached to the top of the vacuum cleaner. The hose needs to be connected to the suction port and the ash filter bag needs to be inserted into the dustbin.
3. Operation: Before use, ensure that the vacuum cleaner is properly assembled and the power cord is plugged into a grounded outlet. Turn on the vacuum cleaner using the on/off switch and start cleaning the ash from the fireplace or grill. Do not use the vacuum cleaner to pick up hot ashes or burning materials.
4. Cleaning and Maintenance: Always unplug the vacuum cleaner before cleaning or performing maintenance. The ash filter bag needs to be emptied after every use and replaced when it becomes full. The filter should be cleaned regularly to maintain suction power. If there is a decrease in suction power, check if the filter needs to be cleaned or replaced. The manufacturer recommends consulting a qualified electrician for any repairs or maintenance.
5. Storage: Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool and dry place when not in use. Keep it away from children and pets.
6. Disposal and Recycling: The packaging materials are recyclable and should be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. The vacuum cleaner should be disposed of according to local regulations.

Explanation of the symbols on the device

Symbols are used in this manual to draw your attention to potential hazards. The safety symbols and the accompanying explanations must be fully understood. The warnings themselves will not rectify a hazard and cannot replace proper accident prevention measures.

Attention!| We have marked points in these operating instructions that impact your safety with this symbol
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| Warning – read the instruction manual to reduce the risk of injury
| Protection class II
| Only for cold ash! There is a risk of fire, if the suction material exceeds a temperature of 40 ° C (104 ° F)!

Introduction

Manufacturer:

Scheppach GmbH
Günzburger Straße 69
D-89335 Ichenhausen

Dear Customer

We hope your new tool brings you much enjoyment and success.

Note:

In accordance with the applicable product liability laws, the manufacturer of this device assumes no liability for damage to the device or caused by the device arising from:

• Improper handling
• Failure to comply with the operating instructions.
• Repairs carried out by third parties, unauthorised specialists
• Installing and replacing non-original spare parts,
• Improper use
• Failures of the electrical system in the event of the electrical regulations and VDE provisions 0100, DIN 57113 / VDE 0113 not being observed

Note:

Read the whole text of the operating manual before assembly and commissioning.

This operating manual should help you to familiarize yourself with your device and to use it for its intended purpose.

The operating manual includes important instructions for safe, proper and economic operation of the device, for avoiding danger, for minimizing repair costs and downtimes, and for increasing the reliability and ex-tending the service life of the device.

In addition to the safety instructions in this operating manual, you must also observe the regulations applcable to the operation of the device in your country. Keep the operating manual at the device, in a plastic sleeve, protected from dirt and moisture. They must be read and carefully observed by all operating personnel before starting the work.

The device may only be used by personnel who have been trained to use it and who have been instructed with respect to the associated hazards. The required minimum age must be observed. In addition to the safety instructions in this operating manual and the separate regulations of your country, the generally recognized technical rules relating to the operation of such machines must also be observed. We accept no liability for accidents or damage that occur due to a failure to observe this manual and the safety instructions.

Device description

1. Machine head
2. Filter display
3. Suction connection
4. Castor mounts (3x)
5. Castors (3x)
6. Container
7. Handle Container
8. Locking hooks
9. Connection with blower function
10. Handle machine head
11. On/off switch
12. Filter cleaning plug
13. Suction hose
14. HEPA filter
15. Protective grate HEPA filter
16. Aluminium tube
17. Flat nozzle

Scope of delivery

• Open the packaging and carefully remove the prod-uct.
• Remove the packaging material, as well as the pack-aging and transport safety devices (if present).
• Check whether the scope of delivery is complete.
• Check the device and accessory parts for transport damage.
• If possible, keep the packaging until the expiry of the warranty period.

ATTENTION

The device and the packaging are not children‘s toys! Do not let children play with plastic bags, films or small parts! There is a danger of choking or suffocating!

• Suction hose
• HEPA filter
• Protective grate HEPA filter
• Aluminium tube
• Flat nozzle
• Castor mounts (3x)
• Castors (3x)

Proper use

The ash vacuum cleaner is suitable for vacuuming cold ash from chimneys, wood- coal stoves, ashtrays, grills and dry dirt. The device’s fan function can be used to clean smaller areas. The device is not intended for vacuuming flammable, explosive or harmful sub-stances.

The machine may only be used in the intended man-ner. Any use beyond this is improper. The user/opera-tor, not the manufacturer, is responsible for damages or injuries of any type resulting from this.

Please observe that our equipment was not designed with the intention of use for commercial or industrial purposes. We assume no guarantee if the equipment is used in commercial or industrial applications, or for equivalent work.

Safety instructions

DANGER!

Connect the device to alternating current only. The voltage must match the type plate on the device.

• Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains plug out of the socket by pulling on the connection cable.
• Check the connection cable with the mains plug for damage before each use. Immediately replace a damaged connection cable by an authorized customer service / qualified electrician in order to avoid hazards.
• To avoid electrical accidents, we recommend using sockets with an upstream residual current circuit breaker (max. 30 mA nominal tripping current).
• Pull out the mains plug before carrying out any cleaning and maintenance work!
• All repair work, also to any electrical components, must be carried out by an authorized customer service centre.

WARNING!

• This device is not designed to be operated by per-sons with impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or who have insufficient experience and/or insufficient knowledge unless they are being supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or they are receiving instruction about how this device is to be used.
• Children may only use the device if they are over 8 years old and if they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or if they have received instructions from them on how to use the device and have understood the resultant hazards.
• Children may not play with the device.
• Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unsupervised.
• Keep packaging material away from children, there is a risk of suffocation!
• It is recommended to switch off the device after each usage and before maintenance work.
• Risk of fire. Do not vacuum any burning or glowing particles.
• Do not operate the device in explosive environments.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, glass or all-purpose cleaners! Do not immerse the device in water.
• For cold ashes only, see operating instructions!
• Do not suck in soot or flammable substances.
• When vacuuming, constantly check the hoses and vacuum cleaner for heat.
• Empty and clean the vacuum cleaner after and prior to vacuuming.
• Do not vacuum liquids. The device must not be ex-posed to water.

Cold ash is ash that has cooled down sufficiently and no longer contains any glow nests. This can be de-termined by going through the ash with a metal tool before using the device. No perceptible heat radiation emanates from the cold ash.

Certain substances can form explosive vapours or mixtures when they are swirled with the suction air! Never vacuum the following substances:

• Explosive or flammable gases, liquids and dusts (reactive dusts)
• Reactive metal dusts (such as aluminum, magnesium, zinc) combined with strongly alkaline and acidic cleaning agents
• Undiluted strong acids and alkalis
• Organic solvents (such as gasoline, paint thinner, acetone, heating oil).

In addition, these substances can corrode the materi-als used on the device.

WARNING!

This power tool generates an electromagnetic field during operation. This field can impair active or pas-sive medical implants under certain conditions.

In order to prevent the risk of serious or deadly in-juries, we recommend that persons with medical implants consult with their physician and the manufacturer of the medical implant prior to operating the power tool.

Technical data

• Mains voltage 220-240V~ 50/60 Hz
• Power 1200W
• Water tank capacity 20 l
• Suction performance 20 kPa
• Protection category IP20
• Protection class II

Technical changes reserved!

Assembly

ATTENTION!

Prior to use, ensure that the device has been correctly and fully assembled.

Unpacking (fig. A + C)
Release the locking hooks (8) and remove the machine head (1). The accessories are located inside the stain-less steel container (6).

Installing roller mounts (4) (fig. D)

• Turn the stainless steel container (6) upside-down (the machine head (1) must be removed).
• Connect the castor mounts (4) into the cut-outs pro-vided on the stainless steel container (6). (3x)

Installing the castors (fig. F)

Press the three castors (5) into the holes of the wheel mounting (4).

Installing the machine head (1) (fig. A)

Place the machine head (1) on the stainless steel  container (6). Secure the machine head (1) with the locking hooks (8). When installing the machine head (1), ensure that the locking hooks (8) latch into place correctly.

Mounting the HEPA filter (14) (fig. E + F)

• Push the protective grate (15) over the HEPA filter
  (14) and place it on the bottom of the machine head (1). (Fig. E

•  Turn the HEPA filter (14) clockwise to lock it. (Fig. F)

Assembling the suction hose (13) (fig. G – I)
Connect the suction hose (13) to the corresponding port, depending on the desired use, on the wet and dry vacuum.

Vacuuming (fig. G)

• Connect the suction hose (13) to the suction hose  port (3). To do so, slide the end of the suction hose (13) with the two nipples into the suction hose port (3).
• Insert the two nipples into the recesses. In the end position, turn the suction hose (13) in a clockwise direction.

Blowing (fig. H)

• Connect the suction hose (13) to the blowing function connection port (9). Slide the end of the suction hose (13) with the two nipples into the blowing function connection port (9).
• Insert the two nipples into the recesses. In the end position, turn the suction hose (13) in a clockwise direction.

Mounting the hose (13), aluminum tube (16) and flat nozzle (17) (fig. I)

• Push the aluminum tube (16) onto the end of the suc-tion hose (13).
• If desired, the joint nozzle (17) can be plugged onto the aluminum tube (16).

Operation

ATTENTION!

Before use, check all connections and the HEPA filter (14) for a firm and secure connection. The stainless steel container (6) and the HEPA filter (14) must be absolutely dry.

Switching on/off (fig. B)
The on/off switch (11) has two settings

• Switch setting 0:Off
• Switch setting I:On

Vacuuming ash

ATTENTION!

Vacuuming glowing ash as well as flammable, ex-plosive or hazardous substances is prohibited. There is a danger of injury!

Always use the HEPA filter (14) for vacuuming ash. Al-ways ensure that the filters are correctly fitted.

ATTENTION!

The device is not suitable for vacuuming flammable liquids.

Cleaning and maintenance

WARNING! Pull out the mains plug before carrying out any adjustments, maintenance or repair work!
Cleaning (fig. J + K)

• When the filter display (2) is red, the HEPA filter (14) must be cleaned or replaced. (Fig. J)
• To clean, with the machine switched on, plug the suction hose (13) including the aluminum tube (16) onto the filter cleaning connection (12) for about 2 seconds.
• Repeat this process five times.

Maintenance

The device is maintenance-free

Service information

With this product, it is necessary to note that the following parts are subject to natural or usage-related wear, or that the following parts are required as consumables.
Wearing parts*: HEPA filter

• may not be included in the scope of supply!
  Spare parts and accessories can be obtained from our service centre. To do this, scan the QR code on the cover page.

Storage

Store the device and its accessories in a dark, dry and frost-free place that is inaccessible to children. The optimum storage temperature is between 5 and 30˚C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging. Cover the electric tool to protect it from dust or moisture. Store the operating manual with the electric tool.

• There are also recesses on the roller mounts (4) for attaching the aluminum tube (16) and the joint noz-zle (17).
• The remaining accessories can be stored in the stainless steel container (6).

Electrical connection

The electrical motor installed is connected and ready for operation. The connection complies with the applicable VDE and DIN provisions. The customer‘s mains connection as well as the ex-tension cable used must also comply with these regulations. Damaged electrical connection cable The insulation on electrical connection cables is of-ten damaged. This may have the following causes:

• Pressure points, where connection cables are passed through windows or doors.
• Kinks where the connection cable has been improperly fastened or routed.
• Places where the connection cables have been cut due to being driven over.
• Insulation damage due to being ripped out of the wall outlet.
• Cracks due to the insulation ageing.

Such damaged electrical connection cables must not be used and are life- threatening due to the insulation damage.

Check the electrical connection cables for damage regularly.

Ensure that the connection cables are disconnected from electrical power when checking for damage. Electrical connection cables must comply with the applicable VDE and DIN provisions. Only use connection cables with the designation H05VV-F. The printing of the type designation on the connection cable is mandatory.

AC motor

• The mains voltage must be 230 – 240 V~.
• Extension cables up to 25 m long must have a cross-section of 1.5 mm2.
• Connections and repair work on the electrical equip-ment may only be carried out by electricians.

Connection type Y

If the mains connection cable of this device is dam-aged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, their service department or a similarly qualified person to avoid dangers.

Disposal and recycling

Notes for packaging

The packaging materials are recyclable. Please dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

Notes on the electrical and electronic equipment act [ElektroG]

Waste electrical and electronic equipment does not belong in household waste, but must be collected and disposed of sepa-rately!

• Used batteries or rechargeable batteries that are not installed permanently in the old appliance must be removed non-destructively before disposal. Their disposal is regulated by the battery law.
• Owners or users of electrical and electronic devices are legally obliged to return them after use.
• The end user is responsible for deleting their personal data from the old device being disposed of!
• The symbol of the crossed-out dustbin means that waste electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with household waste.
• Waste electrical and electronic equipment can be handed in free of charge at the following places:
  • Public disposal or collection points (e.g. municipal works yards)
  • Points of sale of electrical appliances (stationary and online), provided that dealers are obliged to take them back or offer to do so voluntarily.
  • Up to three waste electrical devices per type of device, with an edge length of no more than 25 centimetres, can be returned free of charge to the manufacturer without prior purchase of a new  device from the manufacturer or taken to another authorised collection point in your vicinity.
  • Further supplementary take-back conditions of  the manufacturers and distributors can be obtained from the respective customer service.
• If the manufacturer delivers a new electrical appliance to a private household, the manufacturer can arrange for the free collection of the old electrical appliance upon request from the end user. Please contact the manufacturer’s customer service for this.
• These statements only apply to devices installed and sold in the countries of the European Union and which are subject to the European Directive 2012/19/EU. In countries outside the European Un-ion, different regulations may apply to the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Troubleshooting

The following table shows fault symptoms and describes  remedial measures in the event of your machine failing to  work properly. If you cannot localise and rectify the problem with this, please contact your service workshop.

Motor does not run

| Check whether the plug is plugged in.| Plug the mains plug back in to the socket.
Check whether there is power to the socket.| Call an electrician.
Check whether the vacuum cleaner on/off switch is switched on.| Switch the on/off switch on.

Reduced vacuuming power

| Device blocked?| Remove the blockage.
The filter must be cleaned.| Clean the filter.
Is the filter full of dust?| Remove and empty the filter.

References

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• Kontakt & Service | scheppach | scheppach

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