Proper Uses; Improper Use; Identification Plate Marking - Nilfisk VHS110 Z22 Serie Manuel D'instructions

WARNING!
The vacuum cleaner is supplied without an electrical
plug.
It is the user's responsibility to install a suitable plug
certified for the classified zone (Class II - 3D).
The plug shall be installed by a qualified electrician
only.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-V circuit and a
suitable grounding attachment plug has to be installed that
looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A Fig. 16. Make sure
that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same
configuration as the plug. No adaptor should be used with this
appliance.
Check that the electric panel and cable glands are efficient to
prevent dust infiltrations.
Check that the hose clamps are correctly tightened.
In case of breakage, only use original Nilfisk spare parts.
Any parts that need replacing must be replaced by trained
personnel. Never perform any kind of disassembly, tampering
and/or maintenance on the safety systems.
The motor and turbine ball bearings must be serviced by
a Nilfisk Service Center every 10,000 working hours or
every 2 years. Contact the sales network or the machine
manufacturer. The operator must not dismantle, tamper
with and/or service the turbines.
WARNING!
In the case of abnormal noise, faulty bearings or faulty
rotating parts, stop the machine immediately, as there
is the risk of explosion!
Do not start the vacuum cleaner again, as this could
cause an explosion.
Repairs must be done by Nilfisk Service Centers only.
Periodically check the inlet/outlet filters of the cooling air
located on the motorhead (2, Fig. 5)
The above prescriptions, precautions and service
operations must be observed, or the Nilfisk Warranty for
proper operation of ATEX machine Cat II 3D is void, the
Nilfisk ATEX Declaration of Conformity is no longer valid
and the User is entirely responsible for the use of the
vacuum cleaner.
WARNING!
All maintenance and cleaning operations must be
carried out when the vacuum cleaner is off and
disconnected from the electrical mains.
11/2016

Proper uses

This vacuum cleaners consists of a vacuum unit, with a filter
upstream and a container for collecting the sucked material.
■ This vacuum cleaner is suitable for commercial use in
factories, workshops, for example, for hire and in any
case for purposes other than normal domestic use.
■ This vacuum cleaner is suitable for cleaning and
vacuuming dry materials in indoor environments only.
■ Always leave enough room around the vacuum cleaner
to reach the controls easily.
■ The vacuum cleaner has been designed to be used by
one operator only.
■ Take care not to generate dust clouds while cleaning the
area, mostly around the vacuum cleaner itself.
■ This vacuum cleaner is designed to collect a combustible
dust and/or dry particles in atmosphere classified as
■ Zone 22,with the following limitations:
- Minimum ignition energy (MIE) of the dust > 1mJ
- Kst value of the dust <300 bas m/s (St1, St2)

Improper Use

WARNING!
The following use of the vacuum cleaner is strictly
forbidden:
■ Outdoors always.
When not placed on horizontal level ground.
■
■ When the filter unit is not installed.
■ When the vacuum inlet and/or hose are turned to
parts of the human body.
When the protective covers and safety systems
■
are not installed by the manufacturer.
■ When the cooling vents are partially or totally
clogged.
■ When the vacuum cleaner is covered with plastic
or fabric sheets.
■ When the air outlet is partially or totally closed.
■ When used in narrow areas where there is no
fresh air.
Vacuuming the following materials:
■
1. Burning materials (embers, hot ashes, lit
cigarettes, etc.).
2. Naked flames.
3. Combustible gas.
4. Flammable liquids, aggressive and corrosive
substances (gasoline, solvents, acids, alkaline
solutions, etc.).
Use the vacuum cleaners in Zones 20, 21 and/or
■
Zone 0, 1 and 2.
■ Collection of explosives or chemically unstable
substances.
■ Vacuuming fluids with a low flash point or
incendiary substances (T<200°C)
IMPORTANT: Fraudulent use is not permitted.

Identification plate marking

II3D Ex tc IIIC T 125°C Dc IP64
0° C ≤ Ta ≤ 40°C
3
VHS110 Z22
GB
C421