COLUMBUS BS 361 eco Upright Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- COLUMBUS
Table of Contents
COLUMBUS BS 361 eco Upright Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
Accessories
Standard Accessories
- 20212830 Clamp
- 20212900 Crevice Nozzle
Service parts
- 20208430 Paper Bag (Pkg of 20)
- 21527600 Silencer (twofold)
- 21527700 HEPA Exhaust Filter
- 20204900 Vacuum Motor Filter
- 20213200 Micro Hospital Filter
- 20207531 Strip Brushes BS 361 eco ( 3 pcs)
- 20212131 Strip Brushes BS 461 eco ( 3 pcs)
Technical Detail
Upright Vacuum Cleaner:
- Total nominal power BS 361 eco: 875 Watt BS 461 eco: 895 Watt
- Vacuum Motor: 700 Wat
- Suction:165 mbar (1682 mm H2O
- Air Flow: .45 l/s
- Filter Bag: 5,0 litres, 3-layer
- Brush motor: BS361eco 175 Wat .BS461eco.195 Watt
- Working width: BS361eco 360 mm BS461eco .460 m
- Brush strip: replaceable
- Brush drive: non slip drive belt .with electronic overload protection
- Height: 1240 mm
- Width: BS361eco 360 mmBS461eco 460 mm
- Weight: .BS361eco 8,8 .BS461eco 9,4 kg
- Vibration level: .<= 2,5 m/s2
- Sound pressure level: .BS361eco 70 dB(A.BS461eco <70 dB(A
- Protection: double insulated
For Service please contact your supplier or the address below.
Please read these instructions and also the Floor maintenance guide carefully before using the machine.
Caution: Failure to follow the safety instructions marked with this symbol can pose a hazard.
Safety Instructions
Please save these instructions. If you pass the machine to a third party, please pass these on as well. The use of the machine is at your own risk. The manufacturer / supplier is not liable for any injury or damage caused by incorrect usage of the machine.
Safe Use
This appliance is suitable for commercial use, e.g. in hotels, schools,
hospitals, factories, shops, offices, and rental companies.
This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be done by children without strict supervision.
Before using the vacuum cleaner, always check for any signs of damage, especially to the mains cable and hose. If a component is damaged, it must be replaced with a genuine columbus part. For safety reasons this must be done by a columbus service representative or an authorized service technician. The use of non-genuine parts will waive the warranty for this product and could pose a serious safety risk. All repairs within the guarantee period should be performed by an authorised service representative.
- Do not use a damaged machine.
- Do not use on people or animals.
**** This machine must not be used for picking up liquid, sharp objects, hot material, such as fire ash, or hazardous/ harmful dust. Do not use in the presence of flammable, explosive or harmful materials and gases.
Do not touch the brush when it is turning as this will cause a risk of injury
to the fingers.
The machine should only be operated with faultfree and correct electricity
supply systems. Do not connect a damaged appliance to the power supply.
Keep the cable away from sharp edges and prevent it becoming trapped or crushed.
****Use on dry surfaces only. Do not store outdoors or in damp conditions.
When you finish or interrupt your work, always turn off, unplug the machine and ensure the rotating brush has stopped.
Save Usage
Only carry the vacuum cleaner by the carry handle. Always hold the handle when operating the vacuum cleaner.
Always stand the machine on a stable surface. Rewind the mains cable if the machine is not in use to reduce the risk of tripping.
Technical Safety
Ensure that the connection data on the data label (voltage and frequency)
match the mains electricity supply.
Do not carry the vacuum cleaner by the cable or hose.
Only disconnect from the socket by pulling the plug
**** Do not run over the cable.
Do not over stretch the cable. When winding it on the machine ensure there is some slack where it enters the handle.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner without the filter bag or filters. If a filter bag is not fitted, the cover will not close. Never force it.
**** Inspect the filter bag indicator regularly and change the filter bag when necessary. We recommend changing all filters regularly, either when they have become dirty, or once 20 filter bags have been used.
Electrical appliance, do not expose to liquid, moisture or heat. Only clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
Always turn off and unplug the machine before undertaking any maintenance.
This machine should only be operated with genuine columbus filter bags, filters and replacement parts. The use of non-genuine parts will waive the warranty for this product and could pose a serious safety risk.
Use only genuine columbus Attachments.
Accessories
**** The connector of the machine may be used for original accessories only!
Disposal / Scrapping
Working materials, preservatives and cleaning agents have to be disposed according to established environmental protection rules. Leaking liquids have to be trapped and disposed environmentally sensitive or if possible recycled. Supply batteries for recycling if possible, otherwise dispose according to established environmental protection rules.
Scrapping has to be carried out by a authorized scrapping facility. Before scrapping a machine the following components / materials have to be removed and separated for special disposal according to environmental protection rules:
- Batteries
- Brushes
- Plastic cables and -parts
- Electric and electronic components (*)
(*)For advice on disposal of electric and electronic components, please contact your local supplier office.
Upright vacuum cleaner BS 361 eco /BS 461 eco
- Handle grip
- Cable
- Dust bag housing
- Vacuum motor housing
- Power head
- Attachment tube
- Hose
- Retaining ring
- On / Off switch
- Back cover
- Cable cleats
- Carrying recess
Preparation
Assembling the Upright vacuum Cleaner
Hold the vacuum section in the vertical position and insert into the power
head. Locate the line (13) on the motor housing (4) accurately opposite the
rib on the swivel neck(14). The locking catch must be turned to the left
during the locating. Secure the vacuum section in place by turning the locking
catch to the vertical position.
Attaching suction hose
Push the black end of the hose into the connecting tube (25) so that it clicks
into place. Fit the attachment tube (6) to the dust bag housing and push the
handle over the projection. The other end of the hose fits into the attachment
tube only one way
Upright lock
To release the machine from the locked upright position depress the foot
pedal(17) and lower the dust bag housing (3)
**Switch on the electric power head ***
The power head motor starts automatically when the mains switch (9) is
switched on and machine is tilted back after release of swivel neck latch
(17). For safety please always set machine upright and have swivel neck latch
locked when using telescopic tube.
Some versions of the vacuum stop the power head automatically when the
telescopic tube (6) is withdrawn and restart when it is reinserted correctly.
If power head does not start check if the telescopic tube is fully inserted.
Bag full indicator
If warning light (18) comes on please check:
a) Is the dust bag full ?
b) Is there a blockage in the power head?
c) Is there a blockage in the hose?
Either change the filter bag or remove the blockage. The light may come on
whilst using the suction hose when the air flow is impeded. This is normal and
not a fault
Brush controller
The electronic brush controller monitors the operation of the brush.
Green light: brush set correctly and running. Green and red light: Brush too high. Adjust the brush setting by turning the pile adjustment knob (19) to a lower number
If the green and red light are still on at position number one the brush
strips is worn out and must be replaced. Red light blinking: The brush is
blocked and is not turning. Switch machine off, unplug from the socket and
clear the blockage.
CAUTION – Always unplug from the mains socket before dismantling any part of machine.
Maintenance
Changing the paper bag
To change the dust bag: Remove back cover (10). Push down lever (20). Lower
dust bag from connecting tube. Close aperture of dust bag top with cardboard
cover (21 A). To fit new dust bag: Insert top of dust bag (21) into slot (22).
Push lever (20) down and fit aperture of dust bag top over connecting tube.
Return lever so that it is in horizontal position.
Do not re-use bags.
Changing filters
Vacuum motor filter (23) – Clean off surface dust by removing from machine and
tapping, replace after app. 20 paper bags have been used. Exhaust filter (24)
– Change when it becomes dirty. Remove the exhaust filter cover by pressing
into the recess and moving the cover downwards. Remove exhaust filter (40)
using the two handles (41) and install replacement part. Place the cover on
the filter housing and move it upwards until the latch engages.
Do not wash filters
Silencer
filter (40) and does not need to be cleaned or replaced during normal
operation. If due to special conditions, it seems appropriate to clean the
silencer, please use the following procedure: Remove the exhaust filter (40)
and pull out the silencer (42). Tapping should be sufficient for cleaning.
Afterwards push the silencer – with the bevelled side to the left – back into
machine and re-fit the exhaust filter
Clearing blockages
Blockages in the hose can cleared by squeezing the retaining ring (8) and
taking the hose off the machine. Please check both ends of the hose. If there
isn’t a visible blockage please replace it the wrong way round in the
connecting tube (25), holding it upright with one hand blocking the top and
switching on the machine. If necessary rapidly lift your hand on and off the
end of the hose.
Attention! Never use anything sharp to clear the hose
Also check for a blockage in the swivel neck of the power head and under the
orange trap-door(33) on the bottom of the power head. Please also ensure that
the passage between these two openings in the power head is clear.
Changing the brush strip
To replace brush strip, push the button (32), remove the side plate(26) and
turn the brush so that the brush strip(27) can be pulled out of the opening.
Ensure that the new brush strip is fully inserted and press the side plate
back into place. Please ensure that the side plate is fully pushed home so
that it locks in place.
EC-Declaration of Conformity in terms of the EU Machine directive
2006/42/EG
G. StaehleGmbH u. Co. KG columbus Reinigungsmaschinen Mercedesstraße 15 D-70372 Stuttgart herewith declares that the products specified in the following comply with the provisions of the above ve – including the relevant modifications at the time of the declaration.
- Product: Upright Vacuum Cleaner
- Types: BS 361 eco / BS 461 eco
The following related standards apply:
- EN 55014-1:2017
- EN 55014-2:2015
- EN 61000-3-2:2014
- EN 61000-3-3:2013
- EN 62233:2008+AC::2008
- EN 60355-1:2012+AC:2014+A11:2014
- EN 60355-2-69:2012
- EN 60312-1:2017
- Commision Regulation (EU) Nr. 666/2013
The following EU Directives have also been complied with::
- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG
- EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
- RoHS 2011/65/EU
- Ecodesign 2009/125/EG
- Ecolabeling 2017/1369/EU
tuttgart, 06.02.2019 Dipl.Ing. (BA) Erich Stockmann, Head of Design and Development Authorised Documentation Representative: Dr. M. Baumgärtel
G. Staehle GmbH u. Co. KG columbus Reinigungsmaschinen
Mercedesstraße 15
70372 STUTTGART
Telefon +49(0)711 / 9544-950
info@columbus-clean.com
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