TROTEC TAC 1500 S Air Cleaner Instruction Manual

** TROTEC TAC 1500 S Air Cleaner

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Safety

Read this manual carefully before starting or using the device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity of the device or its site of use.
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms or areas and do not install it there.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Only put up the device in an upright, stable position on firm ground.
• Let the device dry out after a wet clean. Do not operate it when wet.
• Do not use the device with wet or damp hands.
• Do not expose the device to directly squirting water.
• Never insert any objects or limbs into the device.
• Do not cover the device during operation.
• Do not sit on the device.
• This appliance is not a toy. Keep away from children and animals. Do not leave the device unattended during operation.
• Check accessories and connection parts for possible damage prior to every use of the device. Do not use any defective devices or device parts.
• Ensure that all electric cables outside of the device are protected from damage (e.g. caused by animals). Never use the device if electric cables or the power connection are damaged!
• The mains connection must correspond to the specifications in the Technical annex.
• Insert the mains plug into a properly fused mains socket.
• Observe the technical data when selecting extensions to the power cable. Completely unroll the extension cable. Avoid electrical overload.
• Before carrying out maintenance, care or repair work on the device, remove the mains plug from the mains socket. Hold onto the mains plug while doing so.
• Switch the device off and disconnect the power cable from the mains socket when the device is not in use.
• Do not under any circumstances use the device if you detect damages on the mains plug or power cable.
  If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Defective power cables pose a serious health risk!

• When positioning the device, observe the minimum distances from walls and other objects as well as the storage and operating conditions specified in the Technical annex.
• Make sure that the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed.
• Make sure that there are no loose items or dirt located in the immediate surroundings of air inlet and air outlet.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible condition.
• Make sure that the suction side is kept free of dirt and loose objects.
• Dispose of replaced filters properly, especially after filtering substances hazardous to health.
• Never use the device as storage place or footstep.

Intended use

Only use the device to clean atmospheric air from non-conducting and non- combustible dusts, fogs or suspended matter whilst using the appropriate filter classes and adhering to the technical data.
The device is intended to be used in commercial areas.
Foreseeable misuse

• Do not place the device on wet or flooded ground.
• Do not place any objects, e.g. clothing, on the device.
• Do not use the device out of doors.
• Do not use the device to siphon off vapors or fluids.
• Any use other than the intended use is regarded as a reasonably foreseeable misuse.
• Any unauthorized modifications, alterations or structural changes to the device are forbidden.
• Do not place the device on wet or flooded ground.
• Do not place any objects, e.g. clothing, on the device.
• Do not use the device out of doors.
• Do not use the device to siphon off vapours or fluids.
• Any use other than the intended use is regarded as a reasonably foreseeable misuse.
• Any unauthorised modifications, alterations or structural changes to the device are forbidden.

Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:

• be aware of the dangers that occur when working with electrically driven air cleaners.
• have read and understood the instructions, especially the Safety chapter.

Electrically skilled person
Electrically skilled personnel must be able to read and understand electric circuit diagrams, to put electrical systems into service and to maintain them, to wire control cabinets, to ensure the functionality of electrical components and to identify possible hazards from electrical and electronic systems.
Instructed person
Instructed persons have been informed of the tasks they were entrusted with as well as of potential hazards resulting from inappropriate behaviour. They are allowed to operate and transport the device and perform simple maintenance activities (cleaning the housing, cleaning the fan).
The device is to be maintained and looked after by instructed personnel.

Residual risks

• Warning of electrical voltage
  Work on the electrical components must only be carried out by an authorised specialist company!

• Warning of electrical voltage
  Before any work on the device, remove the mains plug from the mains socket!
  Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands. Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out of the mains socket.

• Warning
  Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!Observe the personnel qualifications!

• Warning
  The device is not a toy and does not belong in the hands of children.

• Warning
  Risk of suffocation!
  Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may use it as a dangerous toy.

• Caution
  Risk of injury from parts being whirled up!
  Before switching the device on, make sure that there are no loose parts (clothing, hair …) located near the air inlet or outlet!

• Note
  Observe the overvoltage protection.
  The device comes equipped with an overvoltage protection. When checking for electrical safety, please bear in mind that the test voltage has to be reduced to 250 V.

• Note
  Do not operate the device without an air filter inserted into the air inlet!
  Without the air filter, the inside of the device will be heavily contaminated. This could reduce the performance and result in damage to the device.

• Note
  Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the device.

Information about the device

Device description
Air cleaners are used to filter the room air. On building sites and renovation areas high concentrations of dust can arise, for instance when using angle grinders or during blasting, chiselling or demolition operations as well as when mixing dry mortar or tile cement.
Depending on the inserted filter, the air cleaners of the TAC series serve to eliminate various dusts, e.g. from asbestos, building rubble, quartz, flour, wood, etc., but also mould spores, paint particles and mineral fibres in the air, possibly arising during the above-mentioned operations. This dust is to be vacuumed off as close as possible to the point of origin in order to reduce the pollution of the breathing air to a minimum. Depending on the used filter quality it is permissible to employ the device for the separation of quartziferous mineral dusts, wood dust, lead-containing dusts, artificial mineral fibres or high-temperature fibres. Application as vacuum generator for mould remediation and asbestos abatement is also a possibility. In case of other hazardous substances there are additional requirements; hence observe the corresponding Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances (TRGS) or the country-specific regulations.
The device is suited for

• producing a vacuum in a room, e.g. in heavily contaminated spaces;
• air purification in workspaces via air circulation, e.g. indoor building sites, workshops etc.;
• producing overpressure in a room, e.g. cleanroom;
• supplying filtered fresh air.

The device is structured as follows:

• housing with stacking aid
• adjustable fan for air transport
• filter monitoring for air volume flow

The device may be equipped with various filters. It provides the user with the possibility of configuring both the filter quality and the filter chain arrangement for the respective field of application. The filters must be selected according to the area of application.
The device is approvable for asbestos abatement as per TRGS 519, dust class H.

Info
The filters are not included in the scope of delivery! Choose the filters according to the area of application from our filter range. Insert the selected filters prior to initial start-up.

Device depiction

Transport and storage

Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of the device.
Transport
Before transporting the device, observe the following:

• Switch the device off.

• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out of the mains socket.

• Do not use the power cable to drag the device.
  After transporting the device, proceed as follows:

• Set up the device in an upright position after transport.

Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following storage conditions:

• dry and protected from frost and heat
• in an upright position where it is protected from dust and direct sunlight
• with a cover to protect it from invasive dust, if necessary

Assembly and start-up

Scope of delivery

• 1 x Device
• 1 x Manual

Unpacking the device

1. Open the cardboard box and take the device out.
2. Completely remove the packaging.
3. Fully unwind the power cable. Make sure that the power cable is not damaged and that you do not damage it during unwinding.

Assembly Inserting the filters
Info
The filters are not included in the scope of delivery! Choose the filters according to the area of application from our filter range. Insert the selected filters prior to initial start-up.
Prior to start-up, the filter chain of the device must be configured according to the desired field of application.

1. Open the tension locks (3) on both sides of the device.
2. Remove the front cover (air inlet opening, 9).
3. For all filter installations always observe the correct flow direction according to the direction of the air current (air flow direction: from back to front)!
4. Remove the coarse or fine filters, if any, from the device.
5. Remove the filter frame (10) from the device.
6. Remove the coarse or fine filters, if any, from the filter frame (10).
7. Remove the HEPA or bag filters, if any, from the device.
8. Insert the HEPA or bag filter into the device.
9. Insert the coarse filter and, if applicable, the fine filter into the filter frame (10).
10. Reinsert the filter frame (10) into the device.
11. Refit the cover (air inlet opening, 9).
12. Close the tension locks (3).
    Schematic representation of the filter chain (example with coarse filter (11) and HEPA filter (12)): No.| Designation
    ---|---
    3| tension locks
    9| air inlet opening
    10| filter frame
    11| Z-line filter G4
    12| HEPA filter E10 to H14 / dust class M + H

Using a bag filter

Info
Please note that the arrangement slightly differs if a bag filter is used. The bag filter is also inserted into the filter frame (10), more specifically in front of the coarse filter.
Please observe the filter chain arrangement from coarse to fine. Filter frame
The filter frame can be equipped with a coarse filter G and/or a fine filter F. We recommend using at least one coarse filter for pre-cleaning, so as to maximize the service life of the subsequent filter.

• coarse filter G: Z-line filter G4
• fine filter F: pleated M5 to F9
  The coarse filter is to be assembled in a way that it is the first in the air stream.
  For maximum efficiency bag and Z-line filters are to be assembled vertically.

Info
When the warning light lights up and the warning signal is emitted, still an airflow rate of 500 m³/h is ensured. For an effective filtration of pollutants, the scheduled directives of the (German) employer’s liability insurance association recommend exchanging the filter.
Filter types (not included in the scope of delivery)
The designated air filters are especially geared to these devices and come with the largest possible filter surface based on the geometric dimensions. This ensures maximum air flow rate and service life for safe operation .

Filter ladder and configuration depend on the pollutant particle size, filtration efficiency and the field of application. The filter technology is monitored by a sensor.
The fan and filter arrangement in the device corresponds to the general configuration for the air filtration of coarse dusts and fine particulates or the separation of suspended matter according to EN 60335-2-69 up to dust class H. Here the filtration of dust particles and other suspended material harmful and hazardous to health has priority. The filter chain must be operated in a vacuum, i.e. with a terminal fan.
Start-up
When positioning the device, observe the minimum distance from walls or other objects as described in the chapter Technical annex.

• Before restarting the device, check the condition of the power cable. If there are doubts as to the sound condition, contact the customer service.
• Only put up the device in an upright, stable position on firm ground.
• Do not create tripping hazards when laying the power cable or other electric cables, especially when positioning the device in the middle of the room. Use cable bridges.
• Make sure that extension cables are completely unrolled.
• Position the device near the source of air contamination.
• When positioning the device, keep a sufficient distance to heat sources.
• Make sure that no curtains or other objects interfere with the airflow.
• Make sure that the air inlet and outlet are not obstructed.

Installation of the device in the room, the air of which is to be purified

• When positioning the device, make sure it is located in the center of the room the air which is to be cleaned. Alternatively, you can also position the device near the source of air contamination.
• Prior to operation, you have to ensure that the filters have been installed in the device as desired.
• The device works in recirculation mode, this means that the contaminated air enters the air cleaner via the air inlet opening and is blown out through the air outlet opening in purified state.
  Air purification in sealed area via air circulation:
  

Installation of the device outside of the room, the air of which is to be purified
The device can be connected in either recirculation or ventilation mode.

• In recirculation mode, the air to be cleaned is led via a hose from the room into the air inlet opening of the device. The purified air is fed through another hose from the air outlet opening and back into the room.

• In ventilation mode, the air to be cleaned is led via a hose from the room into the air inlet opening of the device. This creates a slight negative pressure in the room. Clean, fresh air flows in from outside.
  Installation variants for maintaining the pressure: When connecting hoses, the following must be observed:

• The used pipes and hoses must be designed for the available static compression of the fans. They should preferably be laid in a straight line and at full length. 7.6 m of air hose each can be connected to the air inlet and air outlet openings of the device.

• There ought to be a minimum distance of 1 m between air inlet and air outlet opening.

Connecting the power cable

• Insert the mains plug into a properly fused mains socket.

Operation

Operating elements

Switching the device on
Once you have positioned the device as described in the Start-up chapter, you can switch it on.

1. Ensure that air inlet and outlet are not covered.
2. Turn the air volume control dial (17) counter-clockwise to the lowest air volume.
3. Press the power button (16).
   • The power button (16) lights up.

Adjusting the air volume
By use of the infinitely variable airflow regulation, you can adjust the fan speed and thus regulate the airflow rate of the device.
With the filter arrangement G4, F7 and H13 to meet the requirements of dust class H, the device with a connected exhaust air hose (7.6 m, laid in 2 90° arcs) reaches an air flow rate of 600 m³/h.
If the filter change warning light (15) warns that a filter change will soon be required, a minimum airflow rate of 500 m³/h will still be ensured. Exchange the corresponding filters in a timely manner.

1. To increase the air volume, turn the air volume control dial (17) clockwise.
2. To decrease the air volume, turn the air volume control dial (17) counter-clockwise.

Shutdown

Warning of electrical voltage
Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.

• Switch off the device.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out of the mains socket.
• Clean the device according to the Maintenance chapter.
• Store the device according to the Transport and storage chapter.

Available accessories

Warning
Only use accessories and additional equipment specified in the instructions.
Using insertion tools or accessories other than those specified in the instructions may cause a risk of injury.

Errors and faults

The device has been checked for proper functioning several times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless, check the device according to the following list.
The device does not start

• Check the power connection.
• Check the power cable and mains plug for damage.
• Check the on-site fusing.
• Wait for 10 minutes before restarting the device. If the device is not starting, have the electrics checked by a specialist company or by Trotec.

The device is loud or vibrates:

• The device is loud or vibrates:

The device gets very warm, is loud or is losing performance:

• Check the air inlets and air filters for dirt. Remove external dirt.

The warning light on the device lights up and an acoustic signal is emitted:

• If the warning light lights up during operation, this means that the filters must be changed.
• If the device issues a warning although a new filter has just been inserted, check whether any hoses connected to the device are kinked too much.

The device gives off an unpleasant odour:

• Smoke, e.g. dense tobacco smoke, odors and contaminations may be in the air. Ventilate the room.

The device still does not operate correctly after these checks:
Please contact customer service. If necessary, bring the device to an authorized specialist electrical company or to Trotec for repair.

Maintenance

Note
All service activities other than those specified in the maintenance table may only be performed by a specialist company authorized by Trotec.
Activities required before starting maintenance
Warning of electrical voltage
Do not touch the mains plug with wet or damp hands.

• Switch the device off.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable out of the mains socket.

Cleaning the housing

Clean the housing with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Make sure that no moisture enters the housing. Protect electrical components from moisture. Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents such as cleaning sprays, solvents, alcohol-based or abrasive cleaners to dampen the cloth.

Visual inspection of the inside of the device for dirt

1. Remove the air filters.
2. Use a torch to illuminate the openings of the device.
3. Check the inside of the device for dirt.
4. If you see a thick layer of dust, clean the inside of the device with a vacuum cleaner.
5. Reinsert the air filters.

Cleaning the inside of the device

1. First remove the filters and the filter frame as described in the chapter Inserting the filters.
2. Clean the inside of the device and the filter frame with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Make sure that no moisture enters the housing. Protect electrical components from moisture. Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents such as cleaning sprays, solvents, or alcohol-based or abrasive cleaners to dampen the cloth.
3. Reinsert the filters and the filter frame into the device.

Changing the filter(s)
The filters must be changed if the filter change warning
light (15) lights up during operation and an acoustic signal is emitted. If a filter needs to be replaced, please proceed as described in the Inserting the filters section in the Assembly and start-up chapter.

Technical annex

Dust class

(as per DIN 60335-2-69)

| Dust class H
Max. power input| 0.17 kW
Mains connection| 1/N/PE ~ 230 V / 50-60 Hz
Nominal current| 1.3 A
Connection cable| CEE 7/7, 3 m cable length
Air transport hose connector inlet/ outlet side| 200 mm
Sound level (at a distance of 1 m)| 65 dB(A)
Dimensions

(length x width x height)

| 610 x 360 x 400 mm
Weight| 16 kg

Maximum permissible room size for 15-fold air change at maximum power stage: 12 m²

Performance chart

transport hose
D| With G4+F7 filter combination and air transport hose
E| With G4 filter and air transport hose
With spray paint filter and air transport hose
F| Without filter, with air transport hose*

• Connected to the pressure side, standard length 7.6 m, laid with one 90° arc. When the air hose is laid stretched and arc-free, an increase of air volume by up to 25 % is possible!

Spare parts drawing and list

Info
The position numbers of the spare parts differ from those describing the positions of the components mentioned in these instructions.

No.| Designation| Article number| No.| Designation| Article number
---|---|---|---|---|---
1| Front panel – outlet| P10006572| 9| On/off switch| P10001376
2| Basic housing| P10006574| 10| Air volume controller| P10001249, P10001250
3| Hinged handle| P10001246| 11| Cable gland| P10001247, P10001248
4| Filter frame| P10006575| 12| Load cell| P10001545
5| Front panel – inlet| P10006573| 13| Fan| P10000535
6| Operating hours counter| P10001137| 14| Rubber foot| P10005190
7| Spigot| B1114| 16| Tension lock with clamp| P10006576
8| LED signal| P10000755

Disposal

The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local administration. You can also find out about other return options that apply for many EU countries on the website
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=45090. Otherwise, please contact an official recycling center for electronic and electrical equipment authorized for your country.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative effects for the environment and human health caused by the disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the equipment.

Declaration of conformity

Declaration of conformity in accordance with the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II, Part 1, Section A
We – Trotec GmbH – declare in sole responsibility that the product designated below was developed, constructed and produced in compliance with the requirements of the
EC Machinery Directive in the version 2006/42/EC.
Product Model / Product: TAC 1500 S
TAC 1500 S air cleaner
Year of manufacture as of: 2019
Relevant EU directives:

• 2011/65/EU: 01/07/ 2011
• 2014/30/EU: 29/03/2014

Applied harmonised standards:

• EN ISO 12100:2010
• EN ISO 13849-1:2015
• EN ISO 13857:2008
• EN ISO 14118:2018
• EN 55011:2009
• EN 60204-1:2006
• EN 60335-1:2012/AC:2014
• EN 60335-2-65:2003/A1:2008
• EN 60335-2-65:2003/A11:2012
• EN 61000-6-1:2007
• EN 61000-6-3:2007+A11:2011+AC:2012

Applied national standards and technical specifications:
Manufacturer and name of the authorized representative of the technical documentation:
Trotec GmbH Grebbener Straße 7, D-52525 Heinsberg
Phone: +49 2452 962-400
E-mail: info@trotec.de
Place and date of issue: Heinsberg, 06.04.2017

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