BOSCH GlassVAC Battery Window Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

Safety Notes
Operation
Product Description and Specifications
Mounting and Operation
Initial Operation
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Service
References
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BOSCH GlassVAC Battery Window Vacuum Cleaner - cover

Original instructions

Safety Notes

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in injury.
Symbols
The following symbols are important for reading and understanding the operating instructions. Please take note of the symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the symbols will help you to use the machine in a better and safer manner.

Symbol	Meaning
General hazard safety alert
Read instruction manual
Reaction direction
Movement direction
Switching on
Switching off
CLICK!	Audible noise
Maximum filling height
Accessories

Operation

The operator must use the machine in accordance with the regulations. He/she must take local conditions into account and be aware of other people, especially children, when operating the machine.
Particular care must be taken when using the machine at height.
Do not lean out of the window when using the machine.
Never allow children, persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience and/or knowledge and/or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
The operator is responsible for persons in the working area.

Use

Do not direct the spray from applicator against persons or animals nearby.
Do not direct the spray from applicator against electrical devices.
Do not insert objects into the vacuum aperture.
Do not use undiluted acids, acetone or solvents.
Do not use flammable liquids.
Do not use boiling or hot water to clean surfaces. Danger of scalding.
Do not use hot or boiling water in the machine or spray applicator.
Do not use hot or boiling water to clean the machine.
The machine contains electrical components; do not submerge into water.
Do not touch or insert conductive objects (such as screwdrivers or similar) into the micro USB port.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the machine. Unauthorized modifications can impair the safety of your machine, lead to increased noise and vibrations, and poor performance.
Charge the battery only with the supplied charger.
The product contains a battery that is non-replaceable.
Damage to the machine may cause vapours to be emitted. Provide for fresh air and seek medical attention in case of complaints. The vapours can irritate the respiratory system.

Safety Warnings for Battery Chargers
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save these instructions for later use.

Never allow children, persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience and/or knowledge and/or people unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the battery charger. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Supervise children at all times. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
Keep the battery charger away from rain or moisture. Penetration of water in the battery charger increases the risk of an electric shock.
Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination can lead to danger of an electric shock.
Before each use check the battery charger and USB cable. If damage is detected, do not use the battery charger. Never open the battery charger yourself. All repairs must be performed by a Bosch Service Centre. Damaged battery chargers and USB cables increase the risk of an electric shock.
Do not operate the charger on inflammable surfaces (e. g., paper, textiles, etc.) or surroundings. The heating of the battery charger during the charging process can pose a fire hazard.
Observe the correct mains voltage! The voltage of the power supply must correspond with the data given on the nameplate of the battery charger.

Product Description and Specifications

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Please observe the illustrations at the ending of this operating manual.

Intended Use
The spray applicator is intended for domestic use to remove dirt from smooth, non-porous surfaces such as glass, mirrors and tiles.
The machine is intended for domestic use to vacuum liquids from smooth, non- porous surfaces such as glass, mirrors and tiles. It is not suitable for vacuuming dust.
The surfaces can be vertical, angled or horizontal.
Use detergents designed for window vacuum machines.
For best results, use Bosch GlassVAC detergent concentrate.

Delivery scope (see figure B)
Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check if the following parts are included:

Window vacuum
Suction head 266 mm
Suction head 133 mm
Spray applicator assembly 110 mm
Spray applicator bottle 300 ml
Spray applicator head 276 mm
Microfiber cloth 276 mm
Microfiber cloth 110 mm
Micro USB cable
Battery charger a)
Operating instructions
a) country specific
When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.

Product features (see figures A and C)
The numbering of the product features refers to the representation of the machine on the graphics pages.

Replaceable wiper blade 266 mm
Suction head 266 mm
Suction head release button
Battery charge-control indicator
On/Off switch
Cover, micro USB port
Dirty water tank
Drain plug to empty dirty water tank
Spray applicator bottle
Trigger
Spray nozzle
Spray applicator head 110 mm
Spray applicator head 276 mm
Microfiber cloth 110 mm
Microfiber cloth 276 mm
Micro USB cable
Charger a)
Micro USB socket
Replaceable wiper blade 133 mm
Suction head 133 mm a) country specific

The accessories shown or described are not part of the standard delivery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories can be found in our accessories program.

Technical Data

Cordless Window Vacuum		GlassVAC
Article number		3 600 HB7 0..
Rated power	W	15
Protection class		IP X4
Weight according to EPTA‑Procedure 01:2014	kg	0.7
Serial number	See serial number (nameplate) on machine
Recommended ambient temperature during charging	°C	0… +45
Permitted ambient temperature during operation A)B) and storage	°C	-20… +50
Battery		Li-Ion
Rated voltage	V	3.6
Capacity	Ah	2
Number of battery cells		1

A) Limited performance at temperatures < 0 °C
B) The machine will not switch on at a temperature below −5 °C.

Charger

Article number| |
---|---|---
| EU| 2 609 120 713
| UK| 2 609 120 718
Charging current| A| 1
Charging period (battery discharged)| min| 130
Weight according to EPTA‑Procedure 01:2014| kg| 0.03 A)
Protection class| | Icon / II

A) country specific
For further information, please see www.bosch-do-it.com/ecodesign

Mounting and Operation

Action	Figure	Page
Product Features	A	133
Delivery scope	B	134
Charging the Battery	C	135

Connect/disconnect the suction
head (large/small)| D| 135
Filling the spray applicator Mounting the applicator head| E| 136
Attaching the microfiber cloth 110 mm| F| 136
Mounting the applicator head 276 mm
Attaching the microfiber cloth 276 mm
Dismounting the applicator head| G| 137
Work procedure| H − I| 138 − 139
Emptying the dirty water tank| I| 140
Cleaning the machine| J − K| 140 − 141
Detaching the microfiber cloth 110 mm
Cleaning the microfiber cloth| L| 142
Accessories| M| 142

Initial Operation

Note: The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full battery capacity, completely charge the battery in the battery charger before using for the first time.
The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time without reducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure does not cause damage to the battery.
The battery is protected against deep discharging.
When the battery is discharged, the machine will stop.

Battery Charging (see figures A and C)
Note: The micro-USB port (18) for connection of the microUSB cable (16) is in the handle.
When the battery charge is low, the charger level indicator (4) flashes green.
When the charger level indicator (4) flashes red, the battery must be charged. Switch the machine off and charge the battery.
Connect the machine to the charger (17) using the microUSB cable (16). Plug the charger (17) into the socket.
The charging process begins.
During the charging procedure, the handle of the machine warms up. This is normal.
The charger level indicator (4) continuously lights up red during the charging procedure. When the battery is fully charged, the charger level indicator (4) continuously lights up green.
Disconnect the battery charger from the mains supply when charging process ends. Observe the notes for disposal.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Machine will not switch on	Battery discharged	Recharge battery
Battery too hot/cold	Allow to cool/warm
Restricted or no vacuum	Suction head blocked	Unblock suction head
Drain plug removed	Replace drain plug
Machine turns itself off	Battery too hot/cold	Allow to cool/warm
Suction head blocked	Unblock suction head
Water leaks from machine	Spray applicator not mounted correctly	Mount the

spray applicator correctly
Battery will not charge| Battery charger not connected correctly| Check battery charger and USB cable connections
Battery too hot/cold| Allow to cool/warm
Streaking on windows| Wiper blade damaged| Replace wiper blade (accessory)
Too much force applied| Apply reduced force
Too little force applied| Apply more force

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning (see figures J–K)
Always clean the product thoroughly after use.
Remove the suction head from the main body and rinse.
Whilst suction head (2) is removed from the machine, fill the dirty water tank (7) via the suction head aperture to the max line with clean, warm water. DO NOT fill the dirty water tank (7) via the drain hole. Shake the machine and pour the water out via the drain plug(8).

Maintenance of the suction head
Protect the suction head against damage during storage.
Prevent the wiper blade from touching paper or cardboard, as this could damage the wiper blades polymer coating.
Spots or lines may be visible on the polymer coating. This is normal and does not affect the cleaning performance.
Textiles Microfiber cloths: 67% polyester, 14% polyamide, 19% polypropylene After-Sales Service and Application Service Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on
spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com
The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you with any questions about our products and their accessories.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.

Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.
Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
You can find further service addresses at: www.bosch- pt.com/serviceaddresses

Transport
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. The user can transport the batteries by road without further requirements.
When being transported by third parties (e.g.: by air transport or forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and labelling must be observed. For preparation of the
item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required.

Disposal
The product, batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of the product and batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste!

Only for EU countries:
According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EU, products that are no longer usable, and according to the European Guideline 2006/66/EC, defective or used battery packs/ batteries, must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful effects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.

Battery packs/batteries:
• Integrated batteries may only be removed for disposal by qualified personnel. Opening the housing shell can damage or destroy the machine.
Do not dispose of battery packs/batteries into household waste, fire or water. Battery packs/batteries should, if possible, be discharged, collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmental-friendly manner.

Only for United Kingdom:
According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

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