K RCHER NT 30 Professional Wet Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

K RCHER NT 30 Professional Wet Vacuum Cleaner

Product Information

• Product Name: NT 30/1 Tact L, NT 30/1 Tact Te L, NT 40/1 Tact L, NT 40/1 Tact Te L, NT 50/1 Tact L, NT 50/1 Tact Te L
• Language Options: Deutsch, English, Italiano, Nederlands, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Suomi, Magyar, Cestina, Slovenscina, Polski, Slovencina, Hrvatski, Srpski, Eesti, Latviesu, Lietuviskai
• Product Manual Version: 59697790 (04/23)

General notes
Read these original instructions and the enclosed safety instructions number 59562490 (issue 07/19 onward) before using the device for the first time. Act in accordance with them. Keep both books for future reference or for future own-ers.

• If the operating instructions and safety instructions are not observed, the device can be damaged and dangers could arise for users and other persons.
• Notify the dealer immediately in the case of shipping damage.
• Check the package contents when unpacking for missing accessories or for damage.

Environmental protection
The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations. Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which – if handled or disposed of incorrectly – can pose a potential threat to human health and the environ- ment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of togeth-er with the household rubbish.

Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Intended use

• This wet/dry vacuum cleaner is designed to remove dry dirt and liquids.
• This device is suitable for vacuuming dry, non-flam-mable dusts that are harmful to health from ma-chines and devices; dust class L as per EN 60335- 2- 69. Restrictions: No carcinogenic substances may be vacuumed.
• This device is suitable for commercial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices, and rental companies.
• For Switzerland only: The socket outlet shall only be used during operation in dry condition.

Description of the device

1. Electrodes
2. Suction hose port
3. Suction hose
4. Hose hook
5. Push handle lock (NT 50/1 only)
6. Crevice nozzle
7. Air exit, working air
8. Suction head
9. Suction head lock
10. Recessed grip
11. Dirt receptacle
12. Steering roller
13. Handle
14. Air inlet, motor cooling air
15. Floor nozzle
16. Suction pipe
17. Tool box end stop
18. Rubber sleeve, screwable
19. Fastening eyelet
20. Filter cover
21. Carrying handle
22. Suction control (variable)
23. Tool adapter (Tact Te L only)
24. Push handle (NT 50/1 only)
25. Suction power control (min-max) (Tact Te L only)
26. Turn switch
27. Socket (Tact Te L only)
28. Floor nozzle holder
29. Drain hose (NT 50/1 only)
30. Suction pipe holder
31. Cable hook (NT 50/1 only)
32. Angle piece
33. Mains cable
34. Angle piece holder (NT 30/1, NT 40/1 only)
35. Filter frame
36. Flat fold filter (PES)
37. Filter dedusting
38.  Type plate

Symbols on the device
Dust class

WARNING: This device contains dusts that are harmful to your health. Emptying and maintenance, including removal of the dust bag, may only be performed by ap-propriately trained personnel wearing suitable personal protective equipment. Do not switch on until the entire filter system is installed.

Preparation

1. Unpack the device and install the accessories.

Initial startup

WARNING
Danger from dust that is harmful to your health Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation of dust. Do not vacuum without correctly installed filter ele- ments, otherwise a danger to health from increased fine dust emission is present.

ATTENTION
Danger due to fine dust entering Risk of damage to the suction motor.
Never remove the main filter element when vacuuming.

Anti-static system
Static charges are discharged through the earthed connection nozzles. This prevents sparking and electric shocks with electrically conducting accessories (option-al).

Dry vacuuming

• NT 30/1: For particularly dust-free dirt disposal when vacuuming small to medium quantities of fine dust, we recommend using a fleece filter bag with cap, order number 2.889-154.0 (5 pieces). The de-vice is fitted with a fleece filter bag.
• NT 40/1, NT 50/1: For particularly dust-free dirt dis-posal when vacuuming small to medium quantities of fine dust, we recommend using a fleece filter bag with cap, order number 2.889-155.0 (5 pieces). The device is fitted with a fleece filter bag.
• For vacuuming large quantities of fine dust, we recommend using a dust bag with cable tie, order number 2.889-158.0 (10 pieces).

Note
All types of dust up to dust class L can be vacuumed with this device.

Note
The device is an industrial vacuum cleaner for vacuum-ing dry, non-inflammable dusts with workplace limit values (AGW) greater than or equal to 1 mg/m3.

• When vacuuming fine dust, a fleece filter or dust bag (special accessory) can also be used.

Installing the fleece filter bag

1. Unlock and remove the suction head.

2. Fit the fleece filter bag.

3. Fit and lock the suction head.

Installing the dust bag

1. Unlock and remove the suction head.
2. Insert the dust bag (special accessories).
3. Pull the dust bag (special accessories) over the container. Ensure that the marking line is within the container and both ventilation holes are positioned on the back wall of the container.
4. Fit and lock the suction head.

Wet vacuum cleaning

• DANGER

Danger from dust that is harmful to your health Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation of dust. No dusts harmful to health may be vacuumed when per- forming wet vacuum cleaning.

Note
The flat fold filter (cellulose) with the order number 6.904-367.0 available as an accessory is not recom-mended for regular wet vacuum cleaning.

Note
The candle filter available as an accessory with the or-der number 2.414-000.0 is not suitable for wet vacuum cleaning.

Installing the squeegees

1. Remove the brush strip.
2. Install the squeegees.

Removing the fleece filter bag

• The fleece filter bag must always be removed when vacuuming wet substances.
  1. Unlock and remove the suction head.
  2. Pull the fleece filter bag on the flange up and out.
  3. Seal the fleece filter bag with cap.
  4. Dispose of the used fleece filter bag in accordance with statutory regulations.
  5. Fit and lock the suction head.

Removing the dust bag

• The dust bag (special accessories) must always be removed when vacuuming wet substances.
  1.  Unlock and remove the suction head.
  2. Fold up the dust bag (special accessories).
  3.  Close the dust bag (special accessory) tightly with a cable tie underneath the opening.
  4.  Take out the dust bag (special accessories).
  5. Clean the container inside with a moist cloth.
  6. Dispose of the dust bag (special accessory) in accordance with statutory provisions.
  7. Fit and lock the suction head.

Draining the waste water
NT 50/1 only:

1. Drain the waste water via the drain hose.

General

• We recommend switching off the “Automatic filter dedusting” function when vacuuming wet dirt with the crevice nozzle or the upholstery nozzle (option-al), or when sucking mainly water out of a container.
• The device switches off automatically when the maximum fluid level is reached.
• When vacuuming non-conductive liquids (e.g. drill emulsion, oils and grease) the device does not automatically switch off when the container is full. The filling level must be continuously monitored and the container emptied on a timely basis.
• On completion of wet vacuum cleaning: Clean the main filter element using the filter cleaning. Clean the electrodes with a brush. Clean the container with a moist cloth and dry it off.

Clip connection
The suction hose is equipped with a clip system. All accessory parts with a nominal width of 35 mm can be connected.

Operation

Turn switch

Switching on the device

1. Connect the mains plug.
2. Set the turn switch to the desired program.

Adjusting the suction power
Only for devices with a built-in socket:

1. Adjust the suction power (min-max) via the rotary control.

Working with power tools

Only for devices with a built-in socket:

DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Risk of injury and damage.
The socket is only intended for direct connection of pow-er tools to the vacuum cleaner. Any other use of the socket is prohibited.

1. Plug the mains plug of the power tool into the power socket on the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner is in Standby mode.

2. Switch on the device at the turn switch.
   Note
   The vacuum cleaner is automatically switched on and off with the power tool.
   Note
   The vacuum cleaner has a startup delay of up to 0.5 seconds and an after- running time of up to 15 seconds. Note
   See the Technical data for the permissible power rating of the power tool.

3. Remove the angle piece from the suction hose.

4. Install the tool adapter on the suction hose.

5. Connect the tool adapter to the power tool.

Automatic filter dedusting
The device is equipped with a special filter dedusting function, which is particularly effective against fine dust. The main filter element is automatically cleaned every 15 seconds (TACT MAX) or every 60 seconds (TACT MIN) by a blast of air (pulsing noise).

1. Set the turn switch to the desired program (TACT MIN-TACT MAX).
2. Power dedusting (for particularly severe contamination of the main filter element): Set the turn switch to program 2, seal the suction pipe or bender with your hand and wait for the automatic filter cleaning to finish (lasts 15 seconds).

Switching off the device

1. Switch off the device at the turn switch.
2. Pull out the mains plug.

Each time after use

1. Empty the container.
2. Vacuum off the inside and outside of the device and clean with a moist cloth.

Folding the push handle in/out
NT 50/1 only:

1. Release the push handle lock and adjust the push handle.

Storing the device

1. Store the suction hose and mains cable as shown in the illustration.

2.  Store the device in a dry room and secure it against unauthorized use.

Transport

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transportation.

1. Remove the suction hose with floor nozzle from the support. Carry the device by the carrying handle and the suction pipe, not by the push handle.
2. When transporting the device in vehicles, secure it to prevent it from slipping or overturning in accord-ance with the respective valid guidelines.

Storage
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage. The device may only be operated indoors.

Care and service

DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
Dust extraction machines are safety devices for the pre-vention or elimination of hazards according to the Ger-man DGUV regulation 1 (German accident prevention regulation, principles of prevention).
ATTENTION
Care agents containing silicone
These can attach plastic components.
Do not use care agents containing silicone for cleaning.

• You can perform basic maintenance and care work yourself.
• Clean the surface of the device and the interior of the container regularly with a moist cloth.

Main filter element

Replacing the flat fold filter

1. Open the filter cover.

2. Remove the filter frame.

3. Remove the flat fold filter.

4. Dispose of the used flat fold filter in accordance with statutory regulations.

5. Remove any dirt deposits from the clean air side.

6. Clean the filter frame and the supporting surface of the filter frame with a damp cloth.

7. Fit the new flat fold filter. During insertion, ensure that the flat fold filter is flush on all sides.

Insert the filter frame.

1. Close the filter cover until it audibly latches into place.
2. Change the candle filter
3. Open the filter cover.
4. Take out the candle filter (special accessories).
5. Dispose of the used candle filter (special accesso-ries) in accordance with statutory regulations.
6. Remove any dirt deposits from the clean air side.
7. Clean the candle filter frame with a damp cloth.
8. Insert the new candle filter (special accessories).
9. Close the filter cover until it audibly latches into place.

Changing the fleece filter bag

1. Unlock and remove the suction head.
2. Pull the fleece filter bag on the flange up and out.
3. Seal the fleece filter bag with cap.
4. Dispose of the used fleece filter bag in accordance with statutory regulations.
5. Fit the new fleece filter bag.
6. Fit and lock the suction head.

Changing the dust bag

1. Unlock and remove the suction head.
2. Fold up the dust bag (special accessories).
3. Close the dust bag (special accessory) tightly with a cable tie underneath the opening.
4. Take out the dust bag (special accessories).
5. Clean the container inside with a moist cloth.
6. Dispose of the dust bag (special accessory) in accordance with statutory provisions.
7. Insert the new dust bag (special accessories).
8. Pull the dust bag (special accessories) over the con-tainer. Ensure that the marking line is within the con-tainer and both ventilation holes are positioned on the back wall of the container.
9. Fit and lock the suction head.

Cleaning the electrodes

1. Unlock and remove the suction head.
2. Clean the electrodes with a brush.
3. Fit and lock the suction head.

Troubleshooting guide

DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
Note
The device must be switched off immediately if a mal-function occurs (e.g. filter breakage). The malfunction must be eliminated before switching the device on again.
Suction turbine does not start up

1. Check the socket and the power supply fuse.
2. Check the mains cable, mains plug, electrodes and (if necessary) the power socket on the device.
3. Switch on the device.

Suction turbine switches off

1. Empty the container.

Suction turbine does not switch on again after emp-tying the container

1. Switch off the device and wait for 5 seconds. Switch on the device.
2. Clean the electrodes with a brush.

Suction power decreases

1. Remove any blockages from the suction nozzle, suction pipe, suction hose or main filter element.
2. Change the filled fleece filter bag.
3. Change the filled dust bag (special accessories).
4. Correctly engage the filter cover.
5. Change the main filter element.
6. NT 50/1 only: Check the drain hose for leaks.

Escaping dust when vacuuming

1. Only with flat fold filters: Check that the flat fold filter is correctly fitted and correct if necessary.
2. Change the main filter element.

The automatic switch-off mechanism (wet vacuum cleaning) does not trigger

1. Clean the electrodes with a brush.
2. Continuously monitor the filling level when vacuum-ing non-conductive liquids.

Automatic filter dedusting not working
Suction hose not connected.
The automatic filter dedusting function cannot be switched off
Contact Customer Service.
The automatic filter dedusting function cannot be switched on
Contact Customer Service.

Customer Service department

If the malfunction cannot be corrected, the device must be checked by the Customer Service department.

Warranty

The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possi-ble malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac-turing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorised customer service site.
(See overleaf for the address)

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts. They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.

Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health re-quirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version placed in cir-culation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any changes made to the machine that are not approved by us.
Product: Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
Type: 1.148-xxx
Currently applicable EU Directives
2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
2011/65/EU
2014/30/EU
Harmonised standards used
EN IEC 63000: 2018
EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020
EN 55014-2: 2015
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-69
EN 61000-3-2: 2014
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
EN 62233: 2008
National standards used
The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company management.
Documentation supervisor: S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 – 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Ph.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2020/10/01
Declaration of Conformity (UK)
We hereby declare that the product described below complies with the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations, both in its basic design and construc-tion as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the product is modified without our prior approval.
Product: Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
Type: 1.148-xxx
Currently applicable UK Regulations
S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended)
S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended)
S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended)
Designated standards used
EN IEC 63000: 2018
EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020
EN 55014-2: 2015
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-69
EN 61000-3-2: 2014
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
EN 62233: 2008
National standards used
The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company management.
Documentation supervisor: S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 – 40 71364 Winnenden (Germany) Ph.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212 Winnenden, 2020/10/01

Technical data

Filter Systems

www.kaercher.com/dealersearch
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28-40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Tel.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212

References

• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Dealer Search | Kärcher International
• Home and Garden Warranty Registration USA - Kärcher

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