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9 Transport and storage

9.1 Transport

Do not carry the appliance when it is full of waste material.

The appliance may not be lifted directly by crane.

Remove the power conditioner (if applicable) or loose accessory tools from the holder.

Empty the appliance before carrying it to another location.

Do not tip the appliance or transport it lying on its side after using it to pick up liquids.

Use the tapered adapter to connect both ends of the hose together conveniently for transport.

Applicable to UM and UME vacuum cleaners

DANGER

Risk of injury.

Hazardous material that has been picked up may escape through the suction hose

inlet socket.

Close the hose inlet socket on a Class M vacuum cleaner with the cap provided before

transportation and when the appliance is not in use.

9.2 Storage

Store the vacuum cleaner in a secure, dry place where it is inaccessible to unauthorized users.

10 Troubleshooting

If the trouble you are experiencing is not listed in this table or you are unable to remedy the problem by

yourself, please contact

Hilti

Service.

10.1 Troubleshooting table

Malfunction

Possible cause

Action to be taken

UM and UME vacuum

cleaners:

Acoustic warning

signal (reduced suction

power)

The dust bag is full.

Change the dust bag.

The filter element is clogged with

dirt or dust.

If the automatic filter cleaning

system is deactivated, activate

it and allow the vacuum cleaner

to run for 30 seconds.

The suction hose or dust hood on

the electric tool is blocked.

Clean the suction hose and the

dust hood.

The hose diameter setting is incor-

rect.

Set the hose diameter.

For applications with a hollow

drill bit, select a hose diameter

of 15 mm.

Dust is blown out of the appli-

ance.

The filter element is not fitted cor-

rectly.

Fit the filter element again

correctly.

The filter element is damaged.

Fit a new filter element.

The appliance switches it-

self off or on inadvertently or

static electricity discharges

through the user.

Electrostatic charge is not

conducted away – the

appliance is connected to an

unearthed/ungrounded power

outlet.

Connect the appliance to an

earthed/grounded power outlet

and use an antistatic suction

hose.

The appliance doesn’t start or

switches itself off after a short

time.

The water level cut-out is acti-

vated.

Clean the sensors and the

area around the sensors with a

brush.

The motor doesn’t restart.

The mains circuit breaker has been

tripped.

Reset the circuit breaker.

Find the reason for the overload

current if the circuit breaker

trips again.

The waste material container is full.

Switch the appliance off and

empty the waste material

container.

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Summary of Contents for VC 20-U

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Page 3: ...to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to minor personal injury or damage to the equipment or other property 1 2 2 Symbols in the documentation The following symbols are used in this doc...

Page 4: ...down the serial number in the table below You will be required to state the product details when contacting Hilti Service or your local Hilti organization to inquire about the product Product informat...

Page 5: ...the instructions and check it for signs of damage When fitting the top section of the vacuum cleaner take care to avoid pinching your fingers or damaging the supply cord This presents a risk of injury...

Page 6: ...workplace may result in damage to the health Keep the workplace tidy Objects which could cause injury should be removed from the working area Untidiness at the workplace can lead to accidents Do not o...

Page 7: ...English 5 3 Description 3 1 Product overview Printed 25 08 2017 Doc Nr PUB 5370890 000 00...

Page 8: ...core drilling machines using dry cutting core bits Picking up drilling slurry mineral materials from Hilti diamond core bits or Hilti diamond saws and liquids up to a temperature of 60 C 140 F Pickin...

Page 9: ...ng or when picking up large quantities of dust the filter cleaning system must be active The filter cleaning system functions only when a suction hose is connected 3 7 Instructions for use Accessories...

Page 10: ...ut 1200 Watts W 1200 Watts W 1200 Watts W 1200 Watts W Maximum load on built in power outlet for electric tools if fitted 2400 Watts W 1100 Watts W 1800 Watts W 1200 Watts W Electric supply connection...

Page 11: ...ection 1 31 mm 2 08 mm 3 31 mm 5 26 mm Conductor cross section 2 58 kcmil 4 11 kcmil 6 53 kcmil 10 4 kcmil Cord length 25 m 30 m 50 m 100 m Cord length 75 ft 100 ft 150 ft 250 ft 6 Before use DANGER E...

Page 12: ...ste material container 5 Fit the vacuum cleaner top section onto the waste material container 6 Close the two catches 7 Check to ensure that the vacuum cleaner top section is fitted correctly and secu...

Page 13: ...n exposure limit value or when picking up wood chips or shavings adjust the hose diameter setting switch to the correct diameter setting for the suction hose used 2 Set the switch to the smallest hose...

Page 14: ...ontainer and place it on a level surface so that the filter element can dry 5 Empty the waste material container and use a water hose to rinse it out Use a brush to clean the electrodes and clean the...

Page 15: ...ance must be handled for cleaning and maintenance in a way that avoids exposing maintenance personnel and other persons to any hazards Use filtered forced ventilation Wear personal protective equipmen...

Page 16: ...s securely 2 Disconnect the supply cord plug from the power outlet 3 Open the two catches 4 Lift the vacuum cleaner top section away from the waste material container and place it on a level surface 5...

Page 17: ...bag is full Change the dust bag The filter element is clogged with dirt or dust If the automatic filter cleaning system is deactivated activate it and allow the vacuum cleaner to run for 30 seconds Th...

Page 18: ...nd its implemen tation in conformance with national law electric tools or appliances that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible...

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