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Recommended minimum conductor cross sections and max. power cord lengths for operating the
VC 20/40 in combination with an electric tool plugged into the built-in power outlet:
Conductor cross-
section
1.5 mm²
2.5 mm²
3.5 mm²
Supply voltage 110 V
Not recommended
25 m
Not recommended
Supply voltage 220 -
240 V
30 m
50 m
Not recommended
Recommended minimum conductor cross sections and max. power cord lengths for the VC 20/40:
Conductor cross-
section
1.5 mm²
2.5 mm²
3.5 mm²
Supply voltage 110 V
Not recommended
Not recommended
75 m
Supply voltage 220 -
240 V
30 m
50 m
Not recommended
3.6
Using extension cords outdoors
When working outdoors, use only extension cords that are approved and correspondingly marked for this
application.
3.7
Using a generator or transformer
This appliance may be powered by a generator or transformer when the following conditions are fulfilled:
The unit must provide a power output in watts of at least twice the maximum value printed on the type
identification plate on the power tool or appliance. The operating voltage must remain 5% and -15%
of the rated voltage at all times, frequency must be in the 50 – 60 Hz range and never above 65 Hz, and the
unit must be equipped with automatic voltage regulation and starting boost.
Never operate other power tools or appliances from the generator or transformer at the same time. Switching
other power tools or appliances on and off may cause undervoltage and / or overvoltage peaks, resulting in
damage to the power tool.
3.8
Warning tone
A warning tone sounds if the air speed in the suction hose drops below 20 m/s.
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Technical data
4.1
Power source data
When powered by a generator or transformer, the generator or transformer’s power output must be at
least twice the rated input power shown on the rating plate of the appliance. The operating voltage of
the transformer or generator must always be 5% and -15% of the rated voltage of the appliance.
Rated voltage
100 V
110 V
110 V
200 V
Rated power input
1200 W
1200 W
1100 W
950 W
Maximum load on built-
in power outlet for elec-
tric tools (if fitted)
1600 W
Mains connection (type)
VCTF
3 x 2.0 mm²
A07 QQF
3 / 12 AWG
H07 BQF
3G 1.5 mm²
VCTF
3 x 2.0 mm²
Rated voltage
220 - 240 V
220 - 240 V (CH) 220 - 240 V (GB) 240 V (NZ)
Rated power input
1200 W
1200 W
1200 W
1200 W
Maximum load on built-
in power outlet for elec-
tric tools (if fitted)
2400 W
1100 W
1800 W
1200 W
Mains connection (type)
H07 RNF
3G 1.5 mm²
H07 RNF
3G 1.5 mm²
H07 RNF
3G 1.5 mm²
H07 RNF
3G 1.5 mm²
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