KARCHER NT 20 Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

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General notes

****Read these original instructions and the
enclosed safety instructions before using the device for the first time. Act in accordance with them.
Keep both books for future reference or for future owners.

• If the operating instructions and safety instructions are not observed, the device can be damaged and dangers could arise for users and other persons.
• Notify the dealer immediately in the case of shipping damage.
• Check the package contents when unpacking for missing accessories or for damage.

Environmental protection

**** The packing materials can be recycled. Please dispose of the packaging in accordance with the environmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic appliances contain valuable, recyclable materials and often components such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil, which – if handled or disposed of incorrectly – can pose a potential threat to human health and the environment. However, these components are required for the correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together with the household rubbish. Notes on the content materials (REACH) Current information on content materials can be found at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Intended use

**WARNING
Health risk**
Inhalation of dust that are harmful to health Does not use the device for vacuuming up dust that is harmful to health.

• This vacuum cleaner is intended for the wet and dry cleaning of floor and wall surfaces.
• This unit is suitable for commercial use, e.g. on construction sites, in industrial systems, in workshops, and in rental companies.

Description of the unit

Illustration A

Preparation

1. Unpack the device and install the accessories. Illustration B

Initial startup

ATTENTION
Danger due to fine dust entering Risk of damage to the suction motor.
Never remove the cartridge filter when vacuuming.

Dry vacuuming

• An additional paper filter bag can be used when vacuuming fine dust.
• When changing from wet to a dry vacuuming, let the wet cartridge filter dry, or replace it with a dry one.

Installing the paper filter bag

1. Unlock and remove the suction head.
2. Connect the paper filter bag. Illustration C
3. Fit and lock the suction head.

Wet vacuum cleaning
Installing the squeegees

1. Remove the brush strip. Illustration D
2.  Install the squeegees.

Note
The structured side of the squeegees must face out- wards.
Removing the paper filter bag

• The paper filter bag must always be removed when vacuuming wet substances.

Operation

Switching on the device

1. Connect the mains plug.
2. Switch on the device at the main switch.

Cleaning mode
1. Perform cleaning.
Draining the dirt receptacle

• The suction duct is equipped with a float.
• When the maximum permissible waste water level in the container is reached, the suction volume is interrupted.

1. Switch off the device at the main switch.
2. Unlock and remove the suction head.
3.  Empty the dirt receptacle.

Switching off the device

1. Switch off the device at the main switch.
2. Pull out the mains plug.

Each time after use

1. Empty the dirt receptacle.
2. Vacuum off the inside and outside of the device and clean with a moist cloth.

Storing the device

1. Store the suction pipe, suction hose and mains cable as shown in the illustration. illustration
2. Store the device in a dry room and secure it against unauthorized use.

Transport

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transportation.

1. Transport the unit as shown in the illustration. Illustration F
2. When transporting the device in vehicles, secure itto prevent it from slipping or overturning in accordance  with the respective valid guidelines.

Storage

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
The device may only be operated indoors.

Care and service

**DANGER
Danger of electric shock**
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.

Changing the cartridge filter

1.  Unlock and remove the suction head.
2. Turn the suction head by 180 ° and set it down.
3. Undo the fastening clip.
4. Remove the cartridge filter.
5. Install new cartridge filter.
6. Fit and lock the fastening clip.
7. Fit and lock the suction head.

Troubleshooting guide

DANGER
The danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
The suction turbine does not startup

1. Check the socket and the power supply fuse.
2. Check the mains cable and the mains plug of the device.
3. Switch on the device.

The suction turbine runs, but the device does not suck
Float closes suction duct
1. Empty the dirt receptacle.
Suction power decreases

1. Remove any blockages from the suction nozzle, suction pipe, suction hose or cartridge filter.
2. Change the filled paper filter bag.
3. Change the cartridge filter.

Escaping dust when vacuuming

1. Check that the cartridge filter is correctly fitted.
2. Change the cartridge filter.

Customer Service department
If the malfunction cannot be corrected, the device must be checked by the Customer Service department.

Warranty

The warranty conditions issued by our relevant sales company apply in all countries. We shall remedy possible malfunctions on your appliance within the warranty period free of cost, provided that a material or manufacturing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the next authorized customer service site. (See overleaf for the address)

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be found at www.kaercher.com.

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health requirements in the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version placed in circulation by us. This declaration is invalidated by any changes made to the machine that are not approved by us. Product: Wet/dry vacuum cleaner Type: 1.428-xxx
Currently applicable EU Directives
2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
2011/65/EU
2014/30/EU
Harmonised standards used
EN IEC 63000: 2018
EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020
EN 55014-2: 2015
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-69
EN 61000-3-2: 2014
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
EN 62233: 2008
National standards used
The undersigned act on behalf and under the power of attorney of the company management.

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Documentation supervisor: S. Reiser
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred-Kärcher-Str. 28 – 40
71364 Winnenden (Germany)
Ph.: +49 7195 14-0
Fax: +49 7195 14-2212
Winnenden, 2020/10/01

Technical data

| NT 20/1 Me
Classic| NT 30/1 Me
Classic| NT 38/1 Me
Classic
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Electrical connection
Mains voltage| V| 220-240| 220-240| 220-240
Phase| ~| 1| 1| 1
Power frequency| Hz| 50-60| 50-60| 50-60
Degree of protection| | IPX4| IPX4| IPX4
Protection class| II| II| II
Nominal power| w| 1300| 1300| 1300
Maximum power| w| 1500| 1500| 1500
Device performance data

Tank content| l| 19| 28| 36
Fluid filling quantity| l| 12| 21| 29
Air quantity (max.)| l/s| 59| 59| 59
Vacuum (max.)| kPa (mbar)| 22,7 (227)| 22,7 (227)| 22,7 (227)
Dimensions and weights

Typical operating weight| kg| 7,2| 7,8| 8,4
Length x width x height| mm| 380 x 365 x 520| 380 x 365 x 640| 380 x 365 x 735
Diameter of the suction hose| mm| 35| 35| 35
Ambient conditions

Ambient temperature (max.)| °C| +40| +40| +40
Determined values in acc. with EN 60335-2-69

Sound pressure level LpA| dB(A)| 78| 78| 78
Uncertainty KpA| dB(A)| 1| 1| 1
Hand-arm vibration value| 2 m/s| <2,5| <2,5| <2,5
Uncertainty K| 2 m/s| 1| 1| 1
Mains cable

Power cord type| mm2| H05VV-F 2×1,0| H05VV-F 2×1,0| H05VV-F 2×1,0
Part number (EU)| | 9.770-820.0| 9.770-820.0| 9.770-820.0
Cable length| m| 6,5| 6,5| 6,5

Subject to technical modifications.

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References

• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Dealer Search | Kärcher International
• Home and Garden Warranty Registration USA - Kärcher

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