HILTI AIC 600 Air Cleaners Instruction Manual

HILTI AIC 600 Air Cleaners

Original operating instructions

Information about the documentation
About this documentation

• Read this documentation before initial operation or use. This is a prerequisite for safe, trouble-free handling and use of the product.
• Observe the safety instructions and warnings in this documentation and on the product.
• Always keep the operating instructions with the product and make sure that the operating instructions are with the product when it is given to other persons.

Explanation of symbols
Warnings
Warnings alert persons to hazards that occur when handling or using the product. The following signal words are used:

• :Draws attention to imminent danger that will lead to serious personal injury or fatality.
• :Draws attention to a potential threat of danger that can lead to serious injury or fatality.
• : Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to personal injury or damage to the equipment or other property.

Symbols in the operating instructions
The following symbols are used in these operating instructions:

| Comply with the operating instructions
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| Instructions for use and other useful information
| Dealing with recyclable materials
| Do not dispose of electric equipment and batteries as household waste

Symbols in illustrations
The following symbols are used in illustrations:

| These numbers refer to the illustrations at the beginning of these operating instructions.
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| The numbering reflects the sequence of operations shown in the illustrations and may deviate from the steps described in the text.
| Item reference numbers are used in the overview illustration and refer to the numbers used in the key in the product overview section.
| These characters are intended to specifically draw your attention to certain points when handling the product.

Product-dependent symbols
Symbols on the product
The following symbols can be used on the product:

| Transport by crane is not permissible
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Product information

products are designed for professional users and only trained, authorized personnel are permitted to operate, service and maintain the products. This personnel must be specifically informed about the possible hazards. The product and its ancillary equipment can present hazards if used incorrectly by untrained personnel or if used not in accordance with the intended use. The type designation and serial number are printed on the rating plate.

• Write down the serial number in the table below. You will be required to state the product details when contacting Hilti Service or your local Hilti organization to inquire about the product.

Product information

Safety
Essential safety instructions

WARNING ! READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Read and follow all safety instructions and other instructions given in this document. Failure to follow all instructions listed below can result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

General safety instructions

• If the product is used in conjunction with a power tool, read the operating instructions for the power tool before use and comply with all the instructions and warnings.
• Do not tamper with or attempt to make alterations to the product.
• Use the right product for the job. Do not use the product for purposes for which it was not intended. Use it only as directed and when in faultless condition.
• Before beginning work with the product, find out how to operate it correctly and about any hazards associated with the materials it will be inducting and how these materials can be disposed of.
• Take the influences of the surrounding area into account. Do not use the product where there is a risk of fire or explosion.
• Only persons who are familiar with it, who have been trained on how to use it safely and who understand the resulting hazards are permitted to use the tool. The tool is not intended for use by children.
• Store the product in a secure place when not in use. Products which are not in use must be stored in a dry, high place or locked away out of reach of children.Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

Workplace

• Ensure that the workplace is well lit.
• Ensure that the workplace is well ventilated. Exposure to dust at a poorly ventilated workplace may result in damage to the health.
• Keep the work area clean and uncluttered and watch out for supply cords routed in the work area.
• Carelessly routed supply cords can constitute trip hazards and lead to injuries.
• Do not operate the product in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Electric appliances cause sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Electrical safety

• The plug on the supply cord of the product must match the outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Do not use adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) products. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets reduce risk of electric shock.
• Do not use the product with a damaged supply cord or plug. Return a product with damaged supply cord or plug to an authorized Hilti service facility for examination and/or repair.
• Do not lay the supply cord under carpeting, furniture or other appliances. Do not cover the cord with throw rugs, runners or similar coverings. Arrange the supply cord away from traffic areas and ensure that the supply cord does not cause tripping hazards.
• Insert the plug in a suitable earthed/grounded power outlet which has been correctly and safely installed and is in compliance with local regulations. If you are in doubt about the effectiveness of the power outlet’s earth/ground connection, have it checked by a qualified specialist.
• Do not expose the product to rain or moisture. Water entering an electric device will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Check to ensure that the supply cord does not lie in a puddle of water.
• Check the product’s supply cord at regular intervals and have it replaced by Hilti Service if damage is found. Check extension cords at regular intervals and replace them if found to be damaged.
• Do not touch the supply cord or extension cord if they are damaged while working. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet. Damaged supply cords or extension cords present a risk of electric shock.
• The electric supply cord may be replaced only with a cord of the type specified in the operating instructions.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, hanging up or unplugging the product. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts of the product. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• In the event of an interruption in the electric supply, switch the product off and unplug it from the power outlet.
• Use the power outlet on the product only for the purposes described in the operating instructions.
• Never operate the product when it is dirty or wet. Dust (especially dust from conductive materials) or dampness on the surface of the product may, under unfavorable conditions, lead to electric shock. Have dirtied or dusty products checked at regular intervals by Hilti Service, especially if they are used frequently for working on conductive materials.

Personal safety

• Do not use the product where there is asbestos contamination.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when working with the product. Do not use the product while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the product can result in serious personal injury.
• Avoid unusual body positions. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• The user and persons in the vicinity must wear suitable eye protection, a hard hat, ear protection, protective gloves, protective footwear and light respiratory protection during use and maintenance of the product.
• Make sure that the product cannot roll away or fall.
• Observe the accident prevention regulations applicable in your country.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of a vacuum cleaner can reduce dust-related hazards.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•  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.

Additional safety instructions

• Do not use the product if the supply cord and/or the plug is damaged. Make sure that supply cord and extension cord are not exposed to moisture and/or damp. Do not touch the supply cord if it is damaged while work is in progress.
• Before starting, check all filters and seals and replace damaged filters. Operate the product only with approved filters (prefilters and main filters) installed.
• Do not allow water to collect in the hollow of the grip. Clean the drain hole at regular intervals.
• Whenever the room is occupied, always operate the product at the highest power level.
• Make sure that the main-filter frame is securely installed and correctly seated.
• Do not use the air filter in the vicinity of flammable and explosive gases.
• Wear protective gloves for working with hot materials and for carrying out maintenance tasks on the  product.
• Make sure that the air cleaner is so steady that there is no risk of it tipping over.
• When the product starts up, it produces a strong current of discharged air. This can swirl up dust in the product’s immediate vicinity.
• Always switch the product off at the main switch! The start-up capacitor can carry an electrical charge even after the plug has been disconnected from the power outlet.
• Do not use the product to filter hot or incandescent fragments or particles. Make sure that the temperature of the inducted contaminated air does not exceed 60 °C.
• Do not permit the product to become overloaded or blocked because of an overfilled filter. Further operation is no longer possible as soon as the indicator lamp lights up.
• To reduce the risk of injury use only genuine Hilti accessories and spare parts or those of equivalent quality.
• Before beginning cleaning and maintenance work, switch the product off and unplug it from the power outlet. Before you open the filter cover, wait until the turbine has come to a complete stop.
• Do not transport the product by crane or with hoists.
• Do not stand on the product (do not use it as a substitute for a ladder).
• Connect the product only to a properly earthed/grounded power source.
• Before you unplug the supply cord of a power tool from the product’s electric tool power outlet, always first disconnect the product from the main electricity supply.
• Store the product and its accessories in dry rooms. Keep it out of reach of children.

Description

Product overview(optional) 1

1. Pushbar release button
2. Pushbar
3. Pre-filter cover
4. Carrying handle
5. Filter change indicator light
6. On/Off switch
7. Transport hook for supply cord
8. Supply cord
9. Discharged-air outlet
10. Main filter
11. Pre-filter
12. Toggle catch (housing cover)
13. Shutter
14. Dust-stop partition wall adapter
15. Cover for air inlet

Intended use
The product described is an air cleaner for removing fine dust particles from room air and is designed for professional applications, e.g. for use in hotels, shops, offices and on construction sites. The product was developed for use in dry rooms where there is no risk of explosion. Do not use the product in environments where there is asbestos contamination. The product is only intended for indoor use.

Items supplied
Air cleaner, detachable supply cord, pre-filter (3×), main filter (3×), operating instructions.
Other system products approved for use with this product can be found at your local Hilti Store or at:www.hilti.group

Technical data

Product properties
For information on rated voltage, rated current, frequency and/or rated input power, refer to the country-specific rating plate on your product.

| AIC 600
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Dimensions (L × W × H)| 492 mm × 419 mm × 674 mm

(19.4 in × 16.5 in × 26.5 in)

Power source| 1-phase
Filter surface area (3 main fil- ters)| 3.1 m² (33 ft²)
Max. volume flow rate (turbine data)| 1009,4  CFM (476.4 ℓ/s)
Max. vacuum| 500 Pa (0.073 psi)

Use of extension cords

WARNING: A damaged supply cord presents a hazard! Do not touch the supply cord or extension cord if it is damaged while work is in progress. Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet.

• Check the appliance’s supply cord at regular intervals and replace it if it is damaged.
• Use only extension cords of a type approved for the application and with conductors of adequate gauge (cross section). The appliance may otherwise suffer a drop in performance and the extension cord may overheat.
• Regularly check the extension cord for damage.
• Replace damaged extension cords.

Information on recommended minimum conductor cross-sections and cable lengths is accessible via a link, in the form of a QR code, at the end of this document.

Operation

You achieve optimum cleaning power when you operate the product without hoses connected and with the shutter open. Depending on the conditions and the application, you can connect an intake hose or position the product directly in a dust-stop partition wall. The product has 2 air-cleaning stages. In operation, use stage 2 with the higher cleaning power. The stage 1 setting is only for post-cleaning the air. It can be activated when the room is unoccupied.

Before work starts, remove the air inlet cover.

1. Make sure that the product is steady and cannot topple.
2. To switch on, turn the control switch to the stage 2 position (full power).
3. To switch off, turn the control switch to the OFF position.

Integration into dust-stop partition wall 2
You can operate the product with an extraction hose or integrate it directly into a dust-stop partition wall with the dust-stop partition wall adapter and vacuum dust out of the inside of the dust-stop partition wall without the product being directly in the room. To operate the product with an intake hose connected or integrate the product directly into a dust-stop partition wall, the shutters on both sides of the product must be closed.

1. Pull the dust-stop partition wall adapter off air inlet cover (1).

2. Position the product at the dust-stop partition wall.

3. Use the dust-stop partition wall adapter to secure the dust-stop partition wall to the air inlet.
   Turn the dust-stop partition wall adapter through 180° so that the inner ring fits into the air inlet.

4. If necessary, cut an opening into the dust-stop partition wall secured to the air inlet.

5. Shut off the side filters by pulling the shutter up.

6. Switch the tool on.

Replacing pre-filters 3

1. Switch the air cleaner off and wait until the turbine runs down to a complete stop.
2. Open the prefilter cover (1).
3. Remove the pre-filter and insert a new pre-filter (2).
4. Remove dust residues.
5. Close the pre-filter cover (3).

Replacing main filters 4

1. Switch the air cleaner off and wait until the turbine runs down to a complete stop.

2. Open both toggle catches and remove the housing cover by lifting it up (1).

3. Remove heavy accretions of dust inside the housing with a vacuum cleaner.
   Ascertain the dust class of the dust and use a vacuum cleaner approved for the dust class.

4. Remove the pre-filters (2).

5. Remove dust residues.

6. Open the rotary catches (3) and replace the main filter (4).

7. Replace the pre-filters (5).

8. Lower the housing cover into position (6) and seal the filter cover by closing the toggle catches (7).

Care and maintenance

WARNING : Electric shock hazard! Attempting care and maintenance with the supply cord connected to a power outlet
can lead to severe injury and burns.

• Always unplug the supply cord before carrying out care and maintenance tasks.

Care

• Carefully remove stubborn dirt from the tool.
• Clean the air vents carefully with a dry brush.
• Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the casing. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone as they can attack the plastic parts.

Maintenance

WARNING: Danger of electric shock! Improper repairs to electrical components may lead to serious injuries including
burns.

• Repairs to the electrical section of the tool or appliance may be carried out only by trained electrical specialists.
• Check all visible parts and controls for signs of damage at regular intervals and make sure that they all function correctly.
• Do not operate the product if signs of damage are found or if parts malfunction. Have it repaired immediately by Hilti Service.
• After cleaning and maintenance, fit all guards or protective devices and check that they function correctly.
  To help ensure safe and reliable operation, use only genuine Hilti spare parts and consumables. Spare parts, consumables and accessories approved by Hilti for use with the product can be found at your local Hilti Store or online at: www.hilti.group.

Intervals for filter replacements
Replacing pre-filters

• Replace all pre-filters at least 1× a day.
• Replace all pre-filters at the latest as soon as the indicator light (filter change) shows.

Replacing main filters

• Replace all main filters at least 3× a year.
• Replace all main filters at the latest as soon as the indicator light (filter change) shows again after you have replaced the pre-filters.

Transport and storage
Transport

• Do not transport this product with an accessory installed, for example the extraction hose.
• Make sure that the equipment is held securely throughout all transport operations.
• After transporting, always check all visible parts and controls for signs of damage and make sure that they all function correctly.
• Close the shutter prior to transport. This stops dust from the product escaping into the environment and prevents dust from making its way into the product from outside.

Storage

• Always store this product with the electric supply cable unplugged from the electricity supply.
• Store this product in a dry place, where it cannot be accessed by children or unauthorized persons.
• After a long period of storage, always check all visible parts and controls for signs of damage and make sure that they all function correctly.

Troubleshooting

If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to remedy the problem by yourself, contact Hilti Service.

the product.
Trouble or fault| Possible cause| Action to be taken
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The filter indicator light comes on after replacement of the pre-filter.| Main filter clogged.| ▶     Replace the  main  filter.    If the  filter indicator light comes on  despite  these measures, contact Hilti Service.

Disposal
Most of the materials from which Hilti tools and appliances are manufactured can be recycled. The materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, your old tools, machines or appliances can be returned to Hilti for recycling. Ask Hilti Service or your Hilti representative  for further information.

Do not dispose of power tools, electronic equipment or batteries as household waste!

Manufacturer’s warranty
Please contact your local Hilti representative if you have questions about the warranty conditions.

Further information
For more information on operation, technology, environment and recycling, follow this link:
qr.hilti.com/manual?id=2297302
This link is also to be found at the end of the documentation, in the form of a QR code.

References

• HILTI Country selector

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