NILFISK GD930 Pro HEPA Industrial Vacuum Instruction Manual

NILFISK GD930 Pro HEPA Industrial Vacuum

Product Usage Instructions

1. Powering On the Machine:
   Before starting, ensure the on/off switch is in the off position. Plug in the detachable power cord securely to the machine.

2. Cord Management:
   Guide the power cord around the relief safely to prevent tripping hazards and damage to the cord.

3. Operating the Machine:
   Once the power cord is connected and secured, you can now proceed to turn on the machine by activating the on/off switch.

WARNING
HEPA filters must be installed while working with hazardous materials. Failure to do so will expose people in the work area and others to hazardous materials which is a serious health risk.

EMPTYING
If this vacuum cleaner is used to collect hazardous material, do not attempt to open or empty its contents without personal protective clothing and respiratory protection. This procedure must be completed in a contained environment.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

ACCIDENTS DUE TO MISUSE CAN ONLY BE PREVENTED BY THOSE USING THE MACHINE. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury. Please read and follow all safety instructions and caution markings before using.

This vacuum cleaner is designed to be safe when used to perform cleaning functions as specified. Should damage occur to electrical or mechanical parts, cleaner and / or accessory should be repaired by manufacturer or competent service station before using in order to avoid further damage to machine or physical injury to user.

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Disconnect cleaner before servicing and when not in use. Do not leave unattended cleaner plugged in.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. To unplug grab the plug, not the cord. Do not handle plug or cleaner with wet hands. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Do not put any objects into openings or use with opening blocked. Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything else that could reduce air flow.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Do not use unless filters and bag are in place.
• Use extra care when using on stairs or irregular surfaces.
• If cleaner is not working properly or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center or dealer.
• Use only as described in this manual and only with the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• The use of the HEPA filter when picking up hazardous materials has not been evaluated by Intertek ETL.
• The use of this machine in conjunction with the pick-up of hazardous materials has not been investigated by Intertek ETL.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock use appliance only with nilfisk Part No. 107420803 supply cord. If cord is damaged or lost, replace with Part No.107420803.

GENERAL INFORMATION
This vacuum cleaner can be used for household or commercial use.

BEFORE YOU PLUG IN YOUR CLEANER , check the rating plate to see if the rated voltage agrees within 10% of the voltage available.

DO NOT OIL! The motor in your new cleaner is permanently lubricated and sealed. Do not oil the motor at any time. During shipping, the dust bag may have become dislodged. Check the bag to insure proper seating before attempting to use the cleaner. Do not operate the cleaner without the dust bag as damage may result to the motor. When the machine is not in use, store it standing on its back side. Wind the cord beginning at the machine and than store the cord hanging on the machine handle. This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a thermo protection switch to prevent overheating of components. Should this safety switch shut the system down it is necessary to wait at least 5 -10 minutes for it to automatically reset. Remove clogged elements in hose and replace dust bag if necessary during this period. Check to see if filter is clogged. For longer service life and safe use of your vacuum cleaner, we recommend the following guidelines: Your cleaner is designed to pick up dirt and dust particles. It is not designed for water pickup. Avoid picking up hard or sharp objects with your cleaner to avoid bag breakage, clogging or possible motor damage.

IMPORTANT! The GD 930 is equipped with a specially designed cable, if it’s damaged, it must be replaced by a cable of the same type. These cables are avaible at authorized service shops and must be installed by trained personnel.

NOTE! Remove the plug from the socket before performing maintenance. Before using the machine make sure that the frequency and voltage shown on the rating plate correspond with the supply voltage. Specifications and details are subject to change without prior notice.

GROUNDING / DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Applicable to machines with a three-pin plug. This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment- -grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER!
Improper connection of an equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded, Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified technician. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A.
A temporary adaptor which looks like the adaptor illustrated in Figure B may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle, as shown, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adaptor should be used only until a properly grounded outlet, Figure A, can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.

NOTE! This temporary adaptor is not permitted in Canada

SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED
APPLIANCES
Applicable to machines with a two-pin plug In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A double-insulated appliance is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED.” The symbol (square within a square) may also be used on the product.

SERVICE INFORMATION
To obtain consistent performance over the life of your vacuum, read through these instructions and keep them handy for future reference. If you require service, contact the dealer from whom the vacuum was purchased, or the local authorized Service Station. Always refer to your Service Station for complete service information, For prompt and complete service information, always refer to the model,type and serial number indicated on the rating plate.

USE AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USED IN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RECOVERY
WARNING! To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous substances you must read and follow all safety instructions in this Instructions for Use manual.

Attention Employer

• lease ensure this Instructions for Use manual are provided to and understood by your employees or any other persons who use this equipment.
• To list all toxic and hazardous substances would be beyond the scope of these instructions. It is the employer’s and operator’s responsibility to identify hazardous or toxic substances that may be collected by the equipment during operation. Such information must be communicated to operators and other potential users of this equipment.

General Instructions

• Contact with the cleaner, dustbag, filter and all other accessories used when picking up hazardous materials must be handled according to federal (EPA, OSHA), state and local regulations valid for the vacuumed substance.
• All used filters, bags, and debris must be treated as hazardous substances and must be disposed of in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• This cleaner is designed for recovery and collection of dust, debris and particulates only. This cleaner is not suitable for recovery and collection of any form of hazardous vapors. Do not use the cleaner if these vapors are present.
• Do not use this cleaner for the removal of hazardous substances unless you are licensed and/or certified for this work by the all authorities having jurisdiction.

Instructions for Use

• Operation of the cleaner when picking up hazardous substances must be accompanied by the use of appropriate personal protective clothing and respiratory protection.
• Do not pick-up hazardous substances without the HEPA filters in place.
• If this vacuum cleaner is used to collect hazardous substances, do not attempt to open or empty its contents without the use of personal protective clothing and respiratory protection.
• If the cleaner is not working properly or has been dropped, damaged, left out doors, or dropped into water, return it to a qualified service center or dealer.
• If the cleaner is used in an enclosed contaminated environment, it should be committed exclusively to this type of environment and not operated outside of an enclosed and controlled environment.
• Before the cleaner and any accessories are removed from a controlled environment, all external surfaces must be decontaminated according to federal (EPA, OSHA), state and local regulations valid for the vacuumed substance.

Filter Replacement

• All used filters, bags, and debris must be treated as a hazardous substance and must be disposed of in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Use only approved Nilfisk-Advance vacuum filters and bags.
• The following is a recommended replacement interval for all of the filters and bag. These items should be replaced more often if you experience a loss of performance.
• Disposable paper filter bags – When the bag is 2/3 full it must be replaced. Excessive overfilling of this bag makes it difficult to remove from the cleaner and can result in breakage and spills.
• HEPA filter – Replace filter at least every six months or more often if a loss of vacuum continues after you have replaced the paper bag.

How to examine filters

• Filters collect and are contaminated with hazardous substances. The inspection and or replacement of any filter must only be done with the use of personal protective clothing, proper respiratory protection and in a controlled environment.
• The HEPA filters cannot be cleaned. Periodically make a visual inspection of each filter for a build-up of debris or damage to the sealing surfaces. If any filter appears to be clogged, damaged in any way, or has changed color (should be white) which indicates excessive dirt build-up, replace both with new filters making sure to install a new pre-filter.
• If any visible dust particle emissions are observed in the vacuum exhaust air stream, stop operations immediately. If this occurs, the HEPA filters has ruptured or failed and must be replaced.

USE AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

WHEN USED IN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RECOVERY

• Procedures for exchanging filters
  All used filters, bags, and debris must be treated as hazardous substance and must be disposed of in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Pre-filter
  Grasp the snap lockings and pull them outwards. Lift lid up from the container. The pre filter is located at the motor stand in the middle of the cleaner. Clean the sealing surfaces before reinstalling the new pre- filter.

• HEPA filter
  The HEPA filter is placed inside the lid. Grasp the snap lockings and pull them outwards. Lift lid up from the container.

• HEPA filter pre-mounted in new lid
  There is a complete after sale HEPA filter unit kit for the GD 930 and GD 930 S2 available (part number 140 7801 510). This kit contains the outer lid and the HEPA-filter pre-mounted in this lid. This is a comfortable way to replace HEPA filter.

• To add HEPA filter pre-mounted in lid
  Using care not to dislodge any debris, clean the sealing surfaces before reinstalling the new lid/HEPA filter assembly. Remove the old lid from container and replace with the new lid/HEPA filter assembly. Secure new lid to the machine with the snap locks.

• HEPA filter not pre-mounted in the lid
  If you only want to replace the HEPA filter follow these instructions: Remove the filter lid from the container. The HEPA filter is located inside the lid and is attached to the cover at 4 points around the lid. Hold the lid by the edge with one hand and gently separate the filter holder from the lid with your other hand.

• To add a new HEPA filter to the lid
  Install the HEPA filter into the cleaner with the “HEPA” label facing outwards. Make sure the filter holder is securely attached at all 4 points around the lid. Replace the lid onto the container and secure the lid using the snap locks.

Warning! Hazardous dust may be discharged by the machine if the filter is not properly secured.

Service Instructions

• If this cleaner has been used to pick-up hazardous substances in an enclosed contaminated environment, the internal components may be contaminated.
• External decontamination of the cleaner must be carried out. However, external decontamination will not eliminate any internal contamination. Any servicing involving disassembly must be done inside of a contained environment by trained service personnel using appropriate personal protective clothing and respiratory protection.
• Any replaced components or debris collected during servicing should be treated as a hazardous substance and must be disposed of in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• All gaskets should be replaced anytime the unit is disassembled to assure high machine efficiency.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. To open

2. Pull the retaining clips upward and outward.

3. Lift the cover from the container.

4. Dust bag
   Fit the opening on the dust bag over the air inlet. Press the membrane over the flanged edge on the inlet. Secure with locking collar. Use only original dust bags.

5. Hose connection
   Push the hose coupling all the way in and turn clockwise. Remove the hose in reversed order.

6. Wand assembly

7. Telescopic : Push down the catch and then adjust the length. Max.950mm, min.630mm.

8. Standard : Fit the sections together and twist to lock in place.

9. Tools
   The accessories shown in the pictures may vary from model to model.

   • a-b) Combination nozzle

   • Adjust the nozzle according to the requirements of the floor you are cleaning. Work with the brush on hard floors and without it on soft floors.

   • c) Universal nozzle
     for both hard floors and carpets.

   • d) Crevice nozzle
     Use to clean furniture, radiators and others hard-to reach places.

   • e) Small combi-nozzle:
     The small combi-nozzle combines a dusting brush for furniture, picture frames, moldings etc. with a fold-out nozzle for cleaning curtains, furniture and other soft surfaces. The clip on the hose handle holds the nozzle when it is not in use.

10. Suction control
    The suction control in the hose handle lets you regulate the air-flow to prevent the nozzles from fastening to the surfaces you are vacuum cleaning.

11. Start/Stop

12. Before start operate on/off switch for machine power, plug in the detachable power cord and guide cord around relief safely.

13. Foot-operated on/off switch.

14. Plug-in point for powered carpet nozzle. Power is supplied to the socket when the machine is switched on.

15. Warning!
    Never attempt to vacuum liquid, glass fragments or ashes! Wet surfaces can expose the operator to possible electrical shock.

16. Filter
    The filters are located inside the lid. Grasp the snap lockings and pull them outwards. Lift up the lid from the container. To reach them lift out the filter holder (a). The standard filter(b) and fine filter (c) should be inspected at regular intervals,e.g. when you change dust bags, and replace if necessary. Instead of these two filters you can fit a micro filter of HEPA- quality (e), wich traps 99,99% of all particles larger than 0,3 microns.

IMPORTANT! There is the possibility that the gasket on the motor stand will adhere to the HEPA filter (e) when the top cover is removed. If this should happen, check the following: Clean any debris from the gasket prior to seating it securely around the top of the motor housing. Be sure that the wider/softer part of the gasket seals up against the HEPA filter. Also make sure the gasket is securely in place completely around the upper part of the motor housing.

The machine is also fitted with a Pre-filter (d) located above the motor. This filter should also be inspected and replaced if necessary.

WARNING! Remove the plug from the socket before performing service or maintenance.

FAQ

Q: How do I know if the machine is powered on?
A: When the on/off switch is in the ‘on’ position and the machine is receiving power through the connected power cord, indicator lights or sounds may signify that the machine is powered on.

Q: What should I do if the power cord is damaged?
A: If the power cord shows signs of damage, do not use the machine. Contact customer support for assistance and avoid using the product until a replacement cord is obtained.

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