K RCHER IVC 60 Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
: K RCHER

Table of Contents

Danger or hazard levels
Proper use
Device elements
Start up
- Power connection
- Inserting the waste hose
Operation
Transport
Storage
Care and maintenance
- Exchanging the flat pleated filter
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Accessories and Spare Parts
EU Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity (UK)
Technical specifications
References
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K RCHER IVC 60 Industrial Vacuum Cleaner

Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent owners. Before first start-up it is definitely necessary to read the safety indications Nr. 5.956-249.0! The non-compliance of the operating and safety instructions may lead to damages of the appliance and to dangers for the operator and other persons. In case of transport damage inform vendor immediately

| The packaging material can be recycled.
Please do not throw the packaging material into household waste; please send it for recycling.
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| Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled; these should be sent for recycling. Batteries, oil, and similar substances must not enter the environment. Please dispose of your old appliances using appropriate collection systems.

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Danger or hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe injuries or death.
WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can lead to property damage.

Proper use

WARNING

The appliance is not suitable for vacuuming dust which endangers health.
– This disposal system is intended for the low-dust disposal of dry or slightly moist vacuumed material while using a waste hose that can be cut to length.
– This appliance is suited for commercial and industrial use, e.g. in storage and assembly areas and on production machines.
– The appliance is not approved for crane loading.

Device elements

Tension lever
Filter cover
Flat fold filter
Left unlocking of the placement mechanics
Suction head
Nameplate
Power cord
Right unlocking of the placement mechanics
Tin tub
Disposal system
Sheathed cable
Handle of the disposal system
Intermediate ring
Suction head lock
Waste hose
Steering roller of the chassis with parking brake
Floor nozzle holder
Chassis
Drain pan
Suction support
Holder for suction pipe
Handle of the suction head
Rotating knob
Torque motor
Exhaust muffler
Push handle
Cable hook

Start up

➜Bring the appliance to working position – secure it, if required, with parking brakes.
➜ Insert the suction hose (not included) into the suction hose connection.
➜ Ensure that the disposal system has been inserted properly.
➜ Attach the desired accessories (not included).

Power connection

ATTENTION
Check direction of rotation of the engine at every socket change.
Note: With correct direction of rotation a strong airflow can be felt out of the opening of the exhaust muffler. Air is suctioned with incorrect rotation direction.
Illustration

➜ Check the direction of rotation of the motor. Exchange the poles on the appliance plug if the rotation direction is wrong.

Inserting the waste hose

➜ Remove all 4 loops of the waste hose (length: 22 m).
Illustration

➜ Open the intake by a rotation to the left and pull it out towards the bottom.
➜ Insert the waste hose as shown in the illustration.
➜ Insert the intake and lock it by clockwise rotation.
Illustration

➜ Pull down the waste hose 40-50 cm.
➜ Close the end of the waste hose by means of a cable tie.

Operation

ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Do not cover the supply and exhaust air openings on the suction head.
ATTENTION
The two flat fold filters must never be removed during vacuuming.

Rotating knob

| –       Appliance ON
–       Filter dedusting OFF
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| –     Appliance OFF
****| –       Appliance ON
–       Filter dedusting ON

Turning on the Appliance

➜ Plug in the mains plug.
➜ Switch on the appliance at the rotating knob.

Automatic filter cleaning

The appliance has an innovative double filter dedusting that is particularly effective with fine dust. The flat folded filters are automatically cleaned every 15 secods through an air jet (pulsating sound).

Suction process

➜ Perform the suction process.
The vacuumed material only falls into the waste hose when the device is switched off.
Check the filling level of the waste hose at regular intervals, as the device does not shut off automatically.
Illustration

➜ With light waste or in case of clogging: Pull out the sheathed cable to open the flap on the outlet (only possible when the device is switched off).
➜ Slightly pull down the waste hose, close it with 2 cable ties at a distance of 10 cm and cut it between the cable ties.
➜ Dispose of the waste sack in accordance with the legal requirements.
Note: With light waste the length of the waste sack can be up to 2 m without it bursting.

Turn off the appliance

➜ Switch off the appliance at the rotating knob.
➜ Pull out the mains plug.

After each operation

Remove the disposal system

➜ Lock parking brakes.
Illustration

➜ Remove the tin tub.
Illustration

➜ Pull the locks of the placement mechanics up.
➜ Pull the push handle upward. The disposal system is unlocked and lowered.
Illustration

➜ Pull the disposal system out by the handle
Cleaning the device
➜ Vacuum and wipe the appliance inside and outside with a damp cloth.
Insert the disposal system
Illustration

➜ Reinsert the disposal system and lock it with the push handle.
WARNING

Crush hazard. Never hold your hands between the disposal system and the intermediate ring or put them near the lifting mechanism while locking. Hold the disposal system on the handle with one hand and lock it by operating the push handle with the ot er hand.
➜ Insert the tin tub.

Storing the Appliance

➜ Wind up the mains cable and hook it into the cable hook.
➜ Wind the suction hose around the sliding bow.
➜ Insert the floor nozzle and the suction pipe into their respective holder.
➜ Place the appliance in a dry room and secure it from unauthorized use.

Transport

CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the weight of the appliance when you transport it.
➜ Release the park brakes and push the appliance by the push handle.
➜ Grab the appliance by the chassis, not by the sliding bow to load it.
➜ When transporting in vehicles, secure the appliance according to the guidelines from slipping and tipping over.

Storage

CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight of the appliance in case of storage.
This appliance must only be stored in interior rooms.

Care and maintenance

DANGER
First pull out the plug from the mains before carrying out any tasks on the machine.

Exchanging the flat pleated filter

Note: 2 persons are required to remove the suction head

➜ Release and remove the suction head.
➜ Release and remove the filter cover.
➜ Insert and lock the filter cover.
➜ Insert the suction head carefully, align and lock it.

Troubleshooting

DANGER
First pull out the plug from the mains before carrying out any tasks on the machine.

Suction turbine does not run

➜ Check the receptacle and the fuse of the power supply.
➜ Check the power cable and the power plug of the device.
➜ Turn on the appliance.

Vacuum turbine is running but the machine is not sucking in dust/dirt

Note: With correct direction of rotation a strong airflow can be felt out of the opening of the exhaust muffler. Air is suctioned with incorrect rotation direction.
Illustration
➜ Check the direction of rotation of the motor. Exchange the poles on the appliance plug if the rotation direction is wrong.

Suction capacity decreases

➜ Remove blockages in the suction nozzle, suction tube, suction hose, or flat pleated filter.
➜ Check the suction head and the disposal system for proper seating.
➜ Replace the flat pleated filter.

Dust comes out while vacuuming

➜ Lock the filter cover.
➜ Check the proper installation position of the flat fold filters.
➜ Replace the flat pleated filter.

Automatic filter cleaning is not working

➜ Suction hose is not connected.
➜ Suction hose used is too short (< 3m) or the diameter is too large.
➜ Inform Customer Service.

Automatic filter cleaning cannot be switched off

➜ Inform Customer Service.

Customer Service

If malfunction can not be fixed, the device must be checked by customer service.

Warranty

The warranty terms published by the relevant sales company are applicable in each country. We will repair potential failures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge, provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or defects in manufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service center. Please submit the proof of purchase.

Accessories and Spare Parts

Only use original accessories and spare parts, they ensure the safe and trouble free operation of the device.
For information about accessories and spare parts, please visit www.kaercher.com.

Accessories are not included in the delivery. The accessories for the device must be ordered separately, depending on the application.
The device’s correct function is only ensured when using suction hose nominal widths of DN40 and DN50.
You can procure the spare parts and the attachments from your dealer or your KÄRCHER branch office.

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modified without our prior approval.

Product: Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
Type: 1.576-xxx
Relevant EU Directives
2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
2011/65/EU
2014/30/EU
Applied harmonized standards
EN 55014–1: 2017 + A11: 2020
EN 55014–2: 2015
EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–69
EN IEC 61000–3–2: 2019
EN 61000–3–3: 2013 + A1: 2019
EN 62233: 2008
EN IEC 63000: 2018
Applied national standards
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The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company management.

Managing Partner
G. Schwarzenbach

Kärcher Industrial Vacuuming GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Straße 4-8
73550 Waldstetten (Germany)
Phone: +49 7171 94888-0
Fax: +49 7171 94888-528
Waldstetten, 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 construction 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 and dry vacuum cleaner
Type: 1.576-xxx
Relevant UK Regulations
S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended)
S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended)
S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended)
Applied designated standards
EN 55014–1: 2017 + A11: 2020
EN 55014–2: 2015
EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–69
EN IEC 61000–3–2: 2019
EN 61000–3–3: 2013 + A1: 2019
EN 62233: 2008
EN IEC 63000: 2018

Applied national standards

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5.966-010

The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company management.

Managing Partner
G. Schwarzenbach

Kärcher Industrial Vacuuming GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Straße 4-8
73550 Waldstetten (Germany)
Phone: +49 7171 94888-0
Fax: +49 7171 94888-528
Waldstetten, 2020/10/01

Technical specifications

	IVC 60/30 Tact 2 Lp
Mains voltage	V
Frequency	Hz
Rated power	W
Air volume (max.)	l/s
Negative pressure (max.)	kPa (mbar)
Type of protection	—
Protective class	—
Suction hose connection (C-DN/C-ID)	DN
Nominal width of suction hose	DN
Length x width x height	mm
Filter area	m2
Typical operating weight	kg
Max. ambient temperature	°C

Values determined to EN 60335-2-69
Sound pressure level LpA| dB(A)| 77
Uncertainty KpA| dB(A)| 1
Hand-arm vibration value| m/s2| <2,5
Uncertainty K| m/s2| 0,2
Power cord| H07RN-F 5×1,5 mm2
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Part no.:| Cable length
EU| 6.649-826.0| 7,5 m

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