KARCHER CV 38-2 Professional Brush Type Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Karcher

Table of Contents

KARCHER CV 38-2 Professional Brush Type Vacuum
Environmental protection
Device elements
Operation
Transport
Storage
Care and maintenance
Troubleshooting
Accessories and Spare Parts
Technical specifications
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KARCHER CV 38-2 Professional Brush Type Vacuum

Cleaner

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not throw the packaging material into household waste; please send it for recycling.

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: Immediate danger that can cause severe injury or even death.

WARNING : Possible hazardous situation that could lead to severe injury or even 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.

ATTENTION

This unit is only to be used indoors.

This carpet vacuum cleaner is intended for dry cleaning of floor and wall surfaces.
The appliance is not suitable for the use on hard floors.
This appliance is suited for the commercial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices, and rental companies.

Device elements

Indicator lamp on the appliance casing (red)
Cable hook, rotating
Handle adjustment
Crevice nozzle
Upholstery nozzle
Nameplate
Suction hose on the brush head
Locking mechanism of the filter bag
Filter bag
Unlocking brush head
Motor protection filter
Filter casing
Locking mechanism of the motor protection filter
Locking mechanism of the filter casing
Exhaust filter
Fastening screw of the side part
Side part
Turn-lock fastener of the brush cover
Brush head
Brush roller
Brush cover
Indicator bundle (red)
Indicator lamp – Electronic brush control (orange)
Pile height adjustment knob
Filter cover
Main switch
Suction tube
Suction hose
Handle
Power cord

UNBOXING

ASSEMBLING

Operation

Electronic brush control

The electronic brush control continuously monitors the work of the brush roller.

No light : Brush roller is working properly.
Orange light is glowing: Set the adjustment knob for pile height to the lower pile height.
Orange light also glows at lowest level : Replace the brush roller.
Note : Visual inspection of the brush: The degree of wear is shown by a comparison with the indicator bundle of a different colour. When the black bristles are at the same height as the red ones, replace the brush roller.

Turning on the Appliance

Plug in the mains plug.
Switch on the appliance at the main switch.

Cleaning operations

Brush roller operation

ATTENTION: Risk of damage to the floor covering. Do not operate the appliance on the spot.

Set the pile height via the adjustment knob of the brush head.
Perform the cleaning operation.

Suction pipe operation

Illustration A

ATTENTION: When you vacuum with the suction hose, the device must lock into place in home position in order to allow the brush motor to
switch off.

Turn off the appliance

Switch off the appliance at the main switch.
Pull out the mains plug.

Transport

CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the weight of the appliance when you transport 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.

Maintenance intervals

Daily

Clean the brush roller.

Cleaning the brush roller

Dismount the brush cover if necessary: Turn the turn-lock fasteners by 90° and remove the brush cover.
Cut hair and threads that have got wound on the brush roller using a pair of scissors or just remove them.

Replacing the filter bag

Unlock and remove the filter cover. Illustration B
Turn the locking mechanism of the filter bag towards the right. Close, remove, and dispose of the filter bag. Illustration C
Insert a new filter bag and turn the locking mechanism of the filter bag towards the left.
Insert and lock filter cover.

Replace exhaust filter

Unlock and remove the filter cover.
Push the locking mechanism of the filter casing upwards and remove the filter casing.
Remove the exhaust filter from the filter housing.
Insert new exhaust filter into filter housing.
Insert and click the filter housing into its place.
Insert and lock filter cover.

Replace motor protection filter

Unlock and remove the filter cover.
Push the locking mechanism of the motor protection filter upwards. Remove and dispose of the motor protection filter.
Install and lock the new motor protection filter.
Insert and lock filter cover.

Replacing the brush roller

Dismount the side part by means of a coin.
Pull out the brush roller and dispose of.
Insert a new brush roller.
Reinstall side part.

Troubleshooting

DANGER

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

Remove blockings

Suction pipe/suction hose

Illustration D
Suction hose on the brush head

Illustration E Brush roller/brush head

Illustration F

Note : If necessary, dismount brush cover (refer to “Cleaning of the brush roller”).
Motor does not run

No electrical voltage.

Check the receptacle and the fuse of the power supply.
Check the power cable and the power plug of the device.

Thermostat switched off the motor because of overheating

Replace blocked filters or remove blockages from the suction hose.
The unit is operational again after it has cooled down.

Unsatisfying suction result

Check the brush roller for obstructing objects and remove them if necessary.
Remove obstructions from brush head, suction pipe and suction hose.
Replace the filter bag.
Replace exhaust air filter or motor protection filter.
Check the pile height adjustment knob for correct adjustment.
Replace the brush roller.

The red indicator lamp on the appliance casing illuminates

Remove obstructions from brush head, suction pipe and suction hose.
Replace the filter bag.

The orange indicator lamp Electronic brush control is ON

Set the adjustment knob for pile height to the lower pile height.

The orange indicator lamp Electronic brush control is also ON at lowest level

Replace the brush roller.

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 centre. Please submit the proof of purchase.

Accessories and Spare Parts

Only use accessories and spare parts which have been approved by the manufacturer. The exclusive use of original accessories and original spare parts ensures that the appliance can be operated safely and trouble free.
At the end of the operating instructions you will find a selected list of spare parts that are often required.
For additional information about spare parts, please go to the Service section at www.kaercher.com.

EC 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: Dry vacuum cleaner
Type: 1.033-xxx
Type: 1.057-xxx

Relevant EU Directives

2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
2004/108/EC
2011/65/EU
2009/125/EC

Applied harmonized standards

EN 55014–1: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2011
EN 55014–2: 1997+A1: 2001+A2: 2008
EN 60335–1
EN 60335–2–69
EN 61000–3–2: 2006+A1: 2009+A2: 2009
EN 61000–3–3: 2013
EN 62233: 2008
EN 50581
EN 60312: 2013

Applied national standards

Applied regulations

666/2013 , 5.957-177
The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company management.

Authorised Documentation Representative S. Reiser

Alfred Kärcher GmbH Co. KG , Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 – 40 , 71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Phone : +49 7195 14-0 , Fax : +49 7195 14-2212 , Winnenden , 2014/12/01

Technical specifications

| CV 38/2

CV 38/2 Adv

| CV 48/2

CV 48/2 Adv

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Mains voltage| V| 220-240| 220-240
Frequency| Hz| 1~ 50-60| 1~ 50-60
Air volume (max.)| l/s| 48| 48
Negative pressure (max.)| kPa (mbar)| 25,1 (251)| 25,1 (251)
Protective class| | II| II
Length x width x height| mm| 1215 x 390 x 350| 1215 x 485 x 350
Width of the brush roller| mm| 335| 430
Typical operating weight| kg| 9,5| 9,7
Max. ambient temperature| °C| +40| +40
Values determined to EN 60335-2-69
Sound pressure level LpA| dB(A)| 67| 67
Uncertainty KpA| dB(A)| 2| 2
Hand-arm vibration value| m/s2| <2,5| <2,5
Uncertainty K| m/s2| 0,2| 0,2
Eco design as per 666/2013
Energy efficiency category| —| C| B
Indicative annual energy consumption| kWh/a| 37,4| 31,5
Carpet cleaning class| —| D| D
Dust emission class| —| E| E
Sound power level LWA,| dB(A)| 80| 80
Rated power input| W| 1050| 1050
Power cord

CV 38/2

CV 48/2

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!
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
When unpacking the product, make sure that no accessories are missing and that none of the package contents have been damaged.