KARCHER IVM 40 Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

KARCHER IVM 40 Industrial Vacuum Cleaner

General instructions

Read these original instructions before using your device for the first time, adhere to the instructions contained therein and store them for later reference or subsequent owners.

• Be sure to read the safety instructions no. 5.956-249.0 prior to the initial start-up.
• 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.

Safety information

Hazard levels

DANGER

• Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death.

WARNING

• Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death.

CAUTION

• Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to minor injuries.

ATTENTION

• Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to damage to proper-ty.

General safety instructions

DANGER

• Only trained personnel are permitted to use the device and the sub-stances for which it is to be used, including the safe procedure for disposing of the vacuumed material.

• An air exchange rate L must be present in the room when the exhaust gas is returned into the room. To re-main within the required limit values, the volume flow of returned air must be no greater than 50% of the fresh air volume (room volume VR x air exchange rate LW). Without special ventilation measures, the following applies: LW=1h-1.

• This device contains dust that is harmful to your health.
  Emptying and maintenance, including removal of the dust bag, may only be per- formed by technical specialists wearing suitable personal protective equipment.

• Do not operate the device without the complete filtration system.

• Observe the applicable safety instructions for the materials being vacuumed.

WARNING

• The device must not be used or stored outdoors in wet conditions.
• Apply the parking brake at the steering roller to ensure a secure footing for the de-vice. The device may move uncontrollably if the parking brake is open.

CAUTION

• In case of longer breaks in operation and after use, switch off the de-vice at the power switches and unplug the mains plug.

Behaviour in the event of an emergency

DANGER
Risk of injury and damage in the event of a short-circuit or other electrical faults Danger of electric shock, danger of burns Switch off the device and unplug the mains plug.

Intended use

The device is intended for:

• Wet and dry cleaning of floor and wall surfaces
• Vacuuming of moist or liquid substances
• Industrial use, e.g. in storage and pro-duction areas

Any other use constitutes improper use. The device is not approved for crane loading.

Environmental protection

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

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

Accessories and spare parts

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

Please note:

• No accessories are included in the scope of delivery. The accessories must be ordered separately depending on the application.
• The correct function of the device is only guaranteed by the prescribed nominal width of the suction hose (see chapter Technical data).
• Spare parts and accessories are available from your dealer or from your KÄRCHER branch.

Scope of delivery
Check the contents for completeness when unpacking. In the event of shipping dam-age, please notify your dealer.

Device description

For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page
Illustration A

1. Steering roller with parking brake
2. Dirt receptacle
3. Suction hose port
4. Filter ring
5. Spacer lock
6. Filter dedusting
7. Suction turbine power switch
8. Suction head
9. filter
10. Sealing ring
11. Filter hold-down device
12. Mains cable
13. Carrying handle
14. Cable clips
15. Type plate
16. Spacer
17. Bow handle of the dirt receptacle
18. Push handle
19. Suction head lock
20. Chassis

Symbols on the device

Dust bag
(Order no. 9.989-606.0)

Main filter
(Order no. 9.990-018.0)

H14 filter
(Order no. 9.993-005.0)

Initial startup

WARNING
Danger from dust that is harmful to your health
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation of dust.
Do not vacuum without correctly installed filter elements, otherwise a danger to health from increased fine dust emission is present.

ATTENTION
Missing filter element
Damage to the suction motor
Do not vacuum without a filter element.

1. Bring the device into the working position.
2. Secure the device with the parking brakes.
3. Ensure that the suction head is fitted correctly.
4. Insert the suction hose (not included in the scope of delivery) into the suction connection.
5. Check the filling level in the dirt receptacle (see chapter Check the dirt receptacle filling level).
6. Empty the dirt receptacle if necessary (see chapter Emptying the dirt receptacle).
7. Fit the dust bag before vacuuming dry (see chapter Dry vacuuming)
8. Attach the desired accessories (not included in the scope of delivery) to the suction hose.

Check the dirt receptacle filling level
The dirt receptacle must be emptied when filled to the lower edge of the suction hose port on the dirt receptacle. The device does not switch off automatically if the maximum filling level is exceeded.

1. Check the dirt receptacle filling level regularly.

Operation

WARNING
Danger from dust that is harmful to your health
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation of dust.
Do not vacuum without correctly installed filter elements, otherwise a danger to health occurs from increased fine dust emission.

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

Dry vacuuming

Note
All types of dust up to dust class H can be vacuumed with this device. The use of a dust collection bag is required by law.

Note
The unit is an industrial vacuum cleaner for vacuuming dry, non-flammable dusts.

Switching from wet to dry vacuuming

ATTENTION
Switching from wet to dry vacuuming Risk of damage to the filter
Do not vacuum dry dust with a wet filter element because this clogs the filter and can make it unusable.

1. Allow the wet filter to dry completely or replace it with a dry filter before using the device for dry vacuuming.
2. Replace the filter if necessary.

Inserting the dust bag

1. Secure the device with the parking brakes.
   Illustration B

2. Pull the bow handle up.
   The dirt receptacle is unlocked and lowered.
   Illustration C

3. Pull the dirt receptacle out of the device by the bow handle.
   Illustration D

4. Fit the dust bag in the dirt receptacle and carefully position it against the container wall and the container floor.

5. Fold the edge of the dust bag over the edge of the dirt receptacle to the outside.

6. Fold the edge of the safety filter bag out over the edge of the dirt receptacle.
   WARNING
   Improper handling when locking the dirt receptacle
   Risk of crushing
   Under no circumstances should you hold your hands between the dirt receptacle and filter ring or allow them to come close to the lifting mechanism while locking it.
   Lock the dirt receptacle by operating the bow handle with both hands.

7. Fit the dirt receptacle and lock it with the bow handle.

Wet vacuum cleaning

DANGER
Danger from dust that is harmful to your health
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation of dust.
No dusts harmful to health may be vacuumed when performing wet vacuum cleaning.

ATTENTION
Risk of damage if the dirt receptacle overflows
The dirt receptacle can fill within a few seconds and overflow when vacuuming large amounts of liquids.
Continuously monitor the filling level.

1. Remove the dust bag before wet vacuum cleaning (see chapter Removing the dust bag).

Removing the dust bag

1. Secure the device with the parking brakes.
   Illustration B

2. Pull the bow handle up.
   The dirt receptacle is unlocked and lowered.
   Illustration C

3. Pull the dirt receptacle out of the device by the bow handle.
   Illustration E

4. Turn up the dust bag.

5. Seal the dust bag tightly with the cable tie.

6. Remove the dust bag.

7. Dispose of the dust bag in accordance with statutory regulations.
   WARNING
   Improper handling when locking the dirt receptacle
   Risk of crushing
   Under no circumstances should you hold your hands between the dirt receptacle and filter ring or allow them to come close to the lifting mechanism while locking it.
   Lock the dirt receptacle by operating the bow handle with both hands.

8. Fit the dirt receptacle and lock it with the bow handle.

Ending wet vacuum cleaning

WARNING
Improper disposal of waste water Environmental pollution
Observe the local waste water treatment regulations.

1. Dry the filter.
2. Clean the dirt receptacle with a moist cloth and dry it off.

Switching on the device

1. Plug the mains plug into the socket.

2. Switch on the device via the suction tur-bine power switches.
   Note
   Select the required suction power via the suction turbine power switch, starting with suction turbine 1. Always switch the suction turbines on and off one after the other.

3. Start the vacuuming process.

Cleaning mode

1. Perform cleaning.

Dedusting the main filter

During operation, the main filter must be cleaned as necessary depending the amount of suction material. Illustration F

1. Close the inlet opening or the suction hose during the suction process.
2. Pull the flap of the filter dedusting system 3-4 times and hold it open for 1- 2 seconds each time.

Switching off the device

1. Switch off the device via the suction turbine power switches.
2. Pull out the mains plug.

Each time after use
Emptying the dirt receptacle
The inlet opening or the suction hose are closed.

1. Switch on the device via the suction turbine power switches.

2. Dedust the main filter (see chapter Dedusting the main filter).

3. Switch off the device via the suction turbine power switches.

4. Secure the device with the parking brakes.
   Illustration B

5. Pull the bow handle up.
   The dirt receptacle is unlocked and lowered.
   Illustration C

6. Pull the dirt receptacle out of the device by the bow handle.

7. Empty the dirt receptacle. To do this, remove the dust bag if necessary (see Removing the dust bag).

8. WARNING
   Improper handling when locking the dirt receptacle
   Risk of crushing
   Under no circumstances should you hold your hands between the dirt receptacle and filter ring or allow them to come close to the lifting mechanism while locking it.
   Lock the dirt receptacle by operating the bow handle with both hands.

9. Fit the dirt receptacle and lock it with the bow handle.

Cleaning the device
WARNING
Improper disposal of waste water
Environmental pollution
Observe the local waste water treatment regulations.

1. Vacuum the inside and outside of the device and clean with a moist cloth.
   A vacuum cleaner with the same or better classification must be used for vacuuming the device.

2. If necessary, rinse the accessories (not included in the scope of delivery) with water and dry them.

Storing the device

1. Wind the mains cable onto the cable holders.
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. Release the parking brakes and push the device by the push handle.
2. Grasp the device by the chassis and the push handle for loading.
3. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over when transporting in vehicles.

Storage

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

1. Store the device indoors only.

Care and maintenance

DANGER
Inadvertently starting up device, touching live components
Risk of injury, electric shock
Switch off the device before performing any work on the device.
Remove the mains plug.

DANGER
Danger from dust that is harmful to your health
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation of dust.

Wear a breathing protection mask of class P2 or higher and disposable clothing when performing maintenance work (e.g. filter change).

DANGER
Inadequate filtration
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation of dust.
The effectiveness of the filtration of the de-vice can be tested by the test method specified in EN 60 335-2-69 22.AA.201.2.

WARNING
Danger from dust that is harmful to your health
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation of dust.
Safety devices providing hazard protection must be checked for correct safety- related functionality at least annually by the manufacturer or an appropriately instruction per-son, e.g. absence of leaks, filter damage, functionality of the monitoring devices.

ATTENTION
Care agents containing silicone
These can attach plastic components. Do not use care agents containing silicone for cleaning.
Dust extraction machines are safety devices for the prevention or elimination of hazards according to the German BGV A1.

• For servicing performed by the user, the device must be disassembled, cleaned and maintained only to the degree that this is possible without presenting a danger to the maintenance personnel and other persons. Suitable precautionary measures include detoxification before disassembly. Make provisions for local forced ventilation at the location where the device is to be disassembled, for cleaning the maintenance surface and to ensure adequate protection for the personnel.
• The exterior of the device should be de-toxified by vacuuming and wiped clean, or treated with sealant before being re-moved from the hazardous area. All unit parts must be regarded as contaminated when they are taken from the hazardous  area. Suitable measures must be taken to prevent distribution of the dust.
• All contaminated objects resulting from maintenance and repair work that can-not be satisfactorily cleaned must be correctly disposed of. Such objects must be disposed of in sealed bags in accordance with the applicable regulations for the disposal of this type of waste.
• The suction hose ports are to be closed using the sealing plugs during transport and maintenance of the device.

1. Note that you can carry out simple maintenance and care work yourself.
2. Clean the surface of the device and the interior of the container regularly with a moist cloth.

Inspection and maintenance work
Have the device regularly inspected ac-cording to the respective national accident prevention regulations. Maintenance work as specified by the manufacturer must be performed by a technically qualified person at the specified regular intervals and in accordance with the applicable regulations and safety requirements. Work on electrical components may only be performed by a qualified electrician. Please contact a KÄRCHER branch office if you have any questions.

Replacing the main filter

DANGER
Danger from dust that is harmful to your health
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation of dust.
Accumulated dust must be transported in dust-proof containers. Do not transfer the contents.

WARNING
Danger from dust that is harmful to your health
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation of dust.
Do not use the main filter element after re-moving it from the device.

Permanently installed filters may only be replaced by an expert in a suitable area, e.g. a decontamination station.

1. Secure the device with the parking brakes.
2. Switch off the device at the power switches.
3. Pull out the mains plug.
4. Unlock and remove the suction head.
5. Unlock and remove the spacer.
6. Remove the main filter.
7. Check the sealing ring for damage.
8. Remove any dirt deposits from the clean air side.
9. Fit the new main filter in reverse order. Make sure that the filter hold-down de-vice is centred in the filter pockets.
10. Fit and lock the spacer.
11. Fit and lock the suction head.

Replacing the H filter

1. Secure the device with the parking brakes.

2. Switch off the device at the power switches.

3. Pull out the mains plug.
   Illustration G

4. Unlock and remove the suction head.

5. Unscrew the hexagon screw anti clock-wise using a suitable tool.

6. Remove the seals and the filter from the suction head.

7. Remove any dirt deposits from the clean air side.

8. Fit the new H filter in the reverse order. Make sure that the seals are correctly seated.

9. Apply a suitable agent (e.g. Loctite 243) to the thread of the hexagon screw to prevent unintentional loosening.

10. Tighten the hexagon screw clockwise.

11. Fit and lock the suction head.

Replace dust bag

1. Secure the device with the parking brakes.
   Illustration B

2. Pull the bow handle up.
   The dirt receptacle is unlocked and lowered.
   Illustration C

3. Pull the dirt receptacle out of the device by the bow handle.
   Illustration E

4. Turn up the dust bag.

5. Seal the dust bag tightly with the cable tie.

6. Remove the dust bag.

7. Dispose of the dust bag in accordance with statutory regulations.
   Illustration D

8. Insert the new dust bag in the dirt receptacle and carefully place it against the container wall and the container floor.

9. Fold the edge of the dust bag over the edge of the dirt receptacle to the outside.
   WARNING
   Improper handling when locking the dirt receptacle
   Risk of crushing
   Under no circumstances should you hold your hands between the dirt receptacle and filter ring or allow them to come close to the lifting mechanism while locking it.
   Lock the dirt receptacle by operating the bow handle with both hands.

10. Fit the dirt receptacle and lock it with the bow handle.

Troubleshooting guide

DANGER
Unintentional start-up of the device / electric shock
Unintentional start-up of the suction motor can cause injuries. Voltage present on electrical parts can cause an electric shock.
Switch off the device and unplug the mains plug before performing any work on the device.
Have all checks and work on electrical parts performed by an qualified technician.

Note
The device must be switched off immediately in the event of a malfunction. The malfunction must be eliminated before switching the device on again.
If the malfunction cannot be corrected, the device must be checked by the Customer Service department.

Suction turbine does not start up

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

Suction power decreases

1. Remove the blockages from the suction nozzle, the suction pipe or the suction hose.
2. Replace the filled dust bag (see chapter Replace dust bag).
3. Check that the suction head and the dirt receptacle are correctly seated.
4. Dedust the main filter (see chapter De-dusting the main filter).
5. Check the seating of the filter and correct if necessary.
6. Replace the main filter (see chapter Re-placing the main filter).

Escaping dust when vacuuming

1. Check the seating of the filter and correct if necessary.
2. Dedust the main filter (see chapter De-dusting the main filter).
3. Replace the main filter (see chapter Re-placing the main filter).

Disposal

At the end of its service life, the device is to be disposed of in accordance with statutory regulations.

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)

Technical data

• with elements of protection class II arrangement
  Subject to technical changes without no-tice.

Declaration of Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity

We hereby declare that the machine de-scribed 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: Dry vacuum cleaner
Product: Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
Type: 9.989-xxx
Currently applicable EU Directives 2006/42/EC (+2009/127/EC)
2014/30/EU
2011/65/EU
Harmonized standards used
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-69
EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020
EN 55014-2: 2015
EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019
EN 61000-3-3: 2013 + A1: 2019
EN 61000-3-11: 2000
EN 62233: 2008
EN IEC 63000: 2018
National standards used
–
The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management.
Managing partner
M.Pfister
Kärcher Industrial Vacuuming GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 4-8
73550 Waldstetten (Germany)
Ph.: +49 7171 94888-0
Fax: +49 7171 94888-528 Waldstetten, 21/11/01

Declaration of Conformity (UK)

We hereby declare that the product de-scribed 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: Dry vacuum cleaner
Product: Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
Type: 9.989-xxx
Currently applicable UK Regulations S.I. 2008/1597 (as amended)
S.I. 2016/1091 (as amended)
S.I. 2012/3032 (as amended)
Designated standards used
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-69
EN 55014-1: 2017 + A11: 2020
EN 55014-2: 2015
EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019
EN 61000-3-3: 2013 + A1: 2019
EN 61000-3-11: 2000
EN 62233: 2008
EN IEC 63000: 2018
National standards used
–
The signatories act on behalf of and with the authority of the company management.

Managing partner
M.Pfister
Kärcher Industrial Vacuuming GmbH Robert-Bosch-Straße 4-8
73550 Waldstetten (Germany)
Ph.: +49 7171 94888-0
Fax: +49 7171 94888-528 Waldstetten, 21/11/01

References

• Cher - Official Site
• her.com
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International
• Cleaning equipment and pressure washers | Kärcher International

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