Storch Power HD Krake Mode D'emploi page 53

Note:
Regular cleaning, maintenance and servicing after completing work will help avoid downtime!
Suction hose:
The max. suction hose length must not exceed 30 m. Do not use a longer hose than necessary. Make sure that the hose
is always laid out straight without "sag" or kinks.
When you have finished using the machine flush the hose thoroughly to prevent clogging. When working on scaffolding,
we recommend you hang the hose on the scaffolding with hose clamps (art. no. 64 24 25) for strain relief.
Suction unit with immersion pump:
The suction basket is equipped with a vacuum flow interrupter which interrupts the flow if an excessive amount of soiling
has built up in the filter basket, preventing water exiting the filter basket so that the water level in the filter basket has
reached the max. level.
CAUTION
Stop work immediately: switch off the machine and clean the filter basket.
To empty the filter, release the 3 tension locks on the barrel and place the top section on the ground next to
the barrel. You can now pull out the supporting cage. Clean the reusable filter, flush the filter, and reassemble
in reverse order. When replacing the supporting cage, make sure the sealing ring is clean and seals properly!
If the filter basket fills up after a short time, it is a good idea to brush the surface you are cleaning first, and
in case of stripping work to use a scraper to scrape off the flaky coating first and / to use a coarser replacable
filter. Besides the standard 400 mµ replacable filter, we also offer replacable filters with coarser meshing.
To empty residual water from the barrel, you can tip the machine. Before doing so, apply the brakes on the two front
castors on the trolley to prevent the trolley rolling away.
The immersion pump is switched on and off automatically by a floater switch.
There is no need to check the fill level, or to interrupt your to empty the tank. However, you must plug the pump into the
socket on the suction basket to provide power to the pump. On initial commissioning, or after a longer period of disuse
(weeks/months), a bubble of air may form in the immersion pump preventing water flowing into the pump chamber. In
this case, make sure the pump is fully immersed in water. Plug the mains plug on your STORCH High Pressure System
Krake into an earthed socket and plug the pump on the pump into the socket on the suction basket. The pump will start
running. Now press the floater switch down with your hand (the pump will switch off); hold the floater down for a short
time and then release it (the pump will switch back on). Repeat this until the pump starts to deliver water.
CAUTION
Important notes:
− The STORCH High Pressure System Krake is designed only for wet vacuuming and not for use with dry,
dusty materials.
− The maximum water temperature must not exceed 80° C.
− Before starting work, always check if the immersion pump plug is plugged into the socket on the suction
basket.
− The tension locks on the barrel must be tightly closed.
− Always remove any clogging in the suction hose immediately. You will notice clogging by the fact that
the motor speed increases notably, while the vacuum performance drops. You must switch off the machi-
ne immediately. When you finish work, always completely drain and flush the suction hose.
− Check the air filter regularly for signs of wear and tear, soiling and damage. A damage filter impacts per-
formance and can endanger the safety of your machine.
− Regularly check the vacuum flow interrupter to make sure that it is clean and moving freely; check for
signs of damage to the ball and seal (ball seating).
− Replace worn and damaged parts.
If you observe these important notes, you will have a reliable tool at hand. If you fail to observe these points, your war-
ranty will be voided in case of damage.
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