columbus SW 3000 Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 10, 2024
: COLUMBUS

columbus SW 3000 Vacuum Cleaner

Product Information

The Staub- und Wassersauger Vacuum Cleaner SW 3000 is an industrial and professional grade machine intended for use in cleaning both dry and wet surfaces. It is equipped with a suction hose, suction tube, tube aspiration nozzle, and rubber-strip set.
The device can be easily assembled and comes with special accessories that allow for retooling to enable dry sucking (vacuum cleaning).

Technical Specifications

Type: Industrial and professional vacuum cleaner
Intended Use: Wet and dry surfaces
Model: SW 3000

Safety Information

Before operating the machine, it is important to read the operating manual carefully. The safety information in the manual is designated as follows:
Security
Dangers of the Vacuum Cleaners and Water Aspirators
This columbus vacuum cleaner and water aspirator is manufactured to the state of the art and to the recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless, with improper use, dangers to persons, as well as damage to the device and other property could occur. When working with the vacuum cleaner, be observant towards third persons, especially children.
Safety Designations in this Operating Manual
The safety instructions in this manual are designated as follows:

DANGER! Designates an immediate threat of danger. Death or serious injury may result if this hazard is not avoided.
CAUTION! Designates a potential danger. Injury may result if this hazard is not avoided.
IMPORTANT! Designates urgent hints and information. Injury on objects may result if this hazard is not avoided.

Safety Instructions for Mains Operated Devices
Take care that the mains lead is not damaged through crushing, pulling, rubbing, or similar. The mains lead must be inspected regularly as to damage (worn cables, spots of scorching, etc.). Before care and maintenance work on the device, or when changing the accessories, always disconnect the mains plug!
When changing connection leads, plugs, couplings, fuses, or sockets the technical data stated by the manufacturer default must be observed, and original spares must be used. Mechanical strength and splash water protection must be ensured.
The device must not be used if the condition of the connection lead is not perfect.
Use According to Regulations
This columbus aspirator is intended exclusively for wet sucking (water) and dry sucking (vacuum-cleaning) of dust in the internal area of buildings. It is not intended for vacuum-cleaning (dry sucking) and cleaning of objects with noxious dust or fluids adhering to. Use out of doors is allowed only then if the device is protected against influences of weather (particularly against rain). Any application beyond these uses is considered as being not in accordance with regulations. The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage which thereby results; the risk is borne solely by the user. The use according to regulations also includes the compliance with the conditions of the manufacturer for operation, service, and maintenance. The aspirator must be operated, maintained, and repaired by appropriately qualified persons only and who are informed of the associated hazards. The pertinent accident prevention regulations as well as other generally recognised safety engineering and occupational medicine regulations must be observed. Any unauthorised alterations to the device will exclude the manufacturer from liability for any damage thereby resulting.
Product Liability
The explicit attention of the operator is drawn to the models only being used for intended application as specified. In the event of the device not being used for the intention specified, this shall be at the sole responsibility of the user. All liability by the manufacturer shall then be waived.
Sources of Danger
It is important to drive the machine carefully over thresholds and benches to avoid damage to wheels or nozzles. The device should also be protected against frost, wetness, and long-lasting unchecked insolation.
Workplace
The workplace is located on the grip of the suction hose.
Approved Servicing Personnel
This columbus aspirator must be serviced and maintained by qualified and authorised personnel only.
Procedure in Case of Emergency
Pull out the mains plug.

Product Usage Instructions

Delivery

The vacuum cleaner will be delivered in a pre-assembled state. Please check the completeness of the consignment before use.

Tank with cowl
Elastic suction hose
1 suction tube
Tube aspiration nozzle
Rubber-strip set

Putting into Service

Connecting Suction Hose: Insert one end of the suction hose into the connection tube of the aspiration tank and plug the other end onto the suction tube, tighten both by a slight turn.
Connecting Tube Aspiration Nozzle: Plug the tube aspiration nozzle onto the moved-in cone of the suction tube.
Retooling for Dry Sucking (Vacuum Cleaning):
Equip the tube aspiration nozzle with brush strips (special accessories). Insert textile filter (special accessories). For this, switch off the device, release the two tension arms on the tank and remove the cowl. Insert textile filter with its outside ring into the related ring groove of the tank exactly.

The textile filter must be inserted into the tank in a way that the hems protruding over the seams are not visible.
Then plug on cowl and clamp it by the both tension arms.
Special accessories to vacuum cleaning of hard floor and carpet floor areas may be found in the columbus programme of accessories.
Connecting Electric Aspiration Brush (Special Accessories)
For this, special suction pipes and a particular suction hose are required.
The moved-in cone of the special suction tube is inserted into the connection nozzle of the electric aspiration brush. The suction tube is fixed additionally by a clamping screw.
The connection cable is fixed on the suction hose by 6 clips. (First fix clips on connection cable and then on suction hose).
For electrically connecting the electric aspiration brush the device must be turned off.
The mains lead of the electric aspiration brush is connected to the outlet on the cowl (protected by a flap against penetration of moisture).
For safety reasons only the electric aspiration brush recommended by us may be used.

Workplace

The workplace is located on the grip of the suction hose.

Approved Servicing Personnel

This vacuum cleaner should be serviced and maintained by qualified and authorized personnel only.

Procedure in Case of Emergency

Pull out the mains plug in case of an emergency.
Pflege, Wartung und Instandsetzung
Refer to the operating manual for instructions on care, maintenance, and repair of the vacuum cleaner.

Description

This columbus dust and water aspirator is employed with its standard accessories for wet sucking in the internal area of buildings. For further cases of application, particularly dry sucking (vacuum cleaning), there are further extensive columbus accessories.
It is not suitable for wet sucking of inflammable fluids, vacuum cleaning (dry sucking) and cleaning of objects to witch dust or fluids jeopardising to health are adhering. A use out of doors is allowed only if the device is protected against influences of weather.

Method of Working

Switching the appliances on and off is done by the rocker switch on the cowl. An electric aspiration brush connected hereby will be turned on and off, too.

Working with the Electric Aspiration Brush

To avoid injuries of the carpet the electric aspiration brush always must be moved on the carpet with running motor. Short dead times (e.g. direction reversal) are harmless.
The best cleaning effect will be achieved if the electric aspiration brush is pulled backward.

Working with the Floor Nozzle (Special Accessories for Dry Sucking)

The floor nozzle can be used for sucking off both textile floorings and hard floors.
To work on textile floors the rocker arm residing at the left of the suction tube is tipped over forward. Thereby the brush edge will be moved in.
To work on hard floors rocker the arm residing at the left of the suction tube is tipped over backward. Thereby the brush edge will be moved out.

Exhausting the Tank

Wet Sucking
When the swimmer residing on the cowl discontinues the aspiration airflow (evident by changed air noise of suction motor), the device is to be switched off and the container is to be exhausted. For this release the two tension arms on the tank and remove the cowl.
Dry Sucking
A declining sucking power shows that the tank must be exhausted a/o the textile filter must be cleaned.
With a high amount of fine dust, the pores of the textile filter may already be clogged in a great extent although the tank is only partially filled.
For cleaning the textile filter it will usually do to knock it out thoroughly. Brush off serious dust coverings with a soft brush before.
End of Work
After finishing the job remove mains plug and wind up connection lead. Store aspirator until next use in a dry, frost-free room.

Care, Maintenance, and Repairs

All works must be performed carefully.
Maintenance work, as well as repairs of any kind, must only be carried out by authorised service stations or by specialists in compliance with all relevant safety regulations.
At the beginning of all care, maintenance, and repair works the mains plug must be pulled out!
The cowl may only be cleaned with a dry or slightly moistened cloth (if necessary, with addition of meek detergents). The intrusion of water must be completely excluded.
Rinse tank with clear water and soft brush and rub it off well with a dry cloth. Do not close the tank so that all parts can dry up correctly. Screw out suction hose, check floor nozzle and suction tube for larger dirt depositions or constipation, clean if necessary.
Check suction hose for leaks or kinks.
Regularly check power cords and plug connections and the fender on the rocker switch for damage.

General Recommendations

Exchange expendable parts in time
Use original columbus parts and accessories only
The columbus expert adviser will help you in all cleaning problems

Technical Data

Rated voltage 230V / 50 Hz
Nominal consumption 1100 W
Mains connecting lead 12 m
Air flow max. 54 l/s
Low pressure max. 210 mbar
Tank capacity 44 l
Dimensions 41 x 63 cm
Weight 10 kg
Protection class II

Technical improvements preserved.

Accessories

We keep in stock special accessories for your several cleaning tasks:
Electric aspiration brush, floor aspiration nozzles, aspiration hoses, paper dust-bags, micro filters.

Declaration of Conformity

Product: Dry Vacuum Cleaner
Model: SW 3000 240 V AC, 1100 W
We certify that the above-mentioned appliance is conform to the following relevant conditions:
Machinery and Safety Directive 2006/42/EEC
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EG → 19.04.2016 / 20.04.2016 → 2014/30/EU
The following related standards apply:

EN 60335-1
EN 60 355-2-69
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 55 014-1

Authorized Documentation Representativ: Dr. M. Baumgärtel
G. Staehle GmbH u. Co. KG columbus Reinigungsmaschinen
Mercedesstr. 15
D – 70372 Stuttgart
Telefon +49(0)711 / 9544-950
Telefax +49(0)711 / 9544-941
info@columbus-clean.com
www.columbus-clean.com