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9.2 Changing the filter

-CAUTION-

Never use the appliance without a filter!

9.2.1 Opening the appliance

1. Unplug the supply cord form the mains socket.
2. Open the two latches.
3. Lift the top section off the waste material container.

9.2.2 Removing the filter

1. Release the securing clip.
2. Lift off the cover.
3. Remove the filter.

9.2.3 Fitting the filter

1. Fit the new filter.
2. Place the cover on the filter.
3. Secure the filter and the cover with the clip.

9.2.4 Closing the appliance

1. Lift the top section of the appliance onto the waste

material container.

2. Close the two latches.
3. Plug the supply cord into the mains socket.

9.3 Caring for the appliance

1. Never operate the appliance if the ventilation slots are

blocked! Clean the ventilation slots carefully using a
dry brush.

2. Use a cloth to clean the outside of the appliance at

regular intervals. Do not use a spray or steam clean-
ing system or running water for cleaning. This may
negatively affect the electrical safety of the appliance.

3. Always keep the grips on the appliance free from oil

and grease.

4. Do not use cleaning agents containing silicone.

9.4 Maintenance

- NOTE -

– Check all external parts of the appliance for damage

at regular intervals and ensure that all operating con-
trols function faultlessly. Do not operate the appliance
when parts are found to be damaged or if the operat-
ing controls do not function faultlessly. Have the appli-
ance repaired at a Hilti Service Center if necessary.

-CAUTION-

– The electrical section of the appliance my be repaired

only by trained electrical specialists.

– Use only original Hilti accessories and spare parts.

Use of other parts may negatively affect safety of the
appliance.

– Do not modify the appliance in any way. This could put

present a safety risk.

9.5 Checking after cleaning and maintenance

After cleaning and maintenance, check that all parts of
the appliance have been fitted and that they function cor-
rectly.

Fault

Possible cause

Remedy

Drop in suction

Waste disposal bag is full.

Replace the waste disposal bag

performance

(see section 8.9).

Filter is heavily soiled.

Complete cleaning necessary
(see section 9.1). Change the filter if neces-
sary (see section 9.2).

Hose or vacuum enclosure of the

Clean the hose and vacuum enclosure.

appliance is blocked.
Suction power set too low.

Increase the suction power
(see section 8.5).

Seal at the edge of the appliance

Clean or replace the seal.

top section and the waste material
container is dirty or defective.
Hole in the hose.

Fit a new hose.

Dust is blown out of the

Filter not fitted correctly.

Fit the filter correctly.

appliance

Filter retaining disc is not fitted.

Fit the filter retaining disc correctly.

Filter is damaged.

Fit a new filter.

The appliance switches on Electrostatic charge is not being

Connect the appliance to an

and off unexpectedly or

dissipated: The appliance is not

earthed/grounded socket.

static electric discharges

connected to an earthed/grounded

are felt by the user

socket.

The motor stops running

Fuse for the mains socket has been

Reset or replace the fuse. If it trips again,

tripped.

find the cause of the high current.

10. Troubleshooting

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Summary of Contents for VCU 40

Page 1: ...VCU 40 Operating instructions en Printed 07 07 2013 Doc Nr PUB 5071299 000 00 ...

Page 2: ...1 1 9 2 7 8 3 4 6 5 This Product is Certified Ce produit est homologué Producto homologado por Este produto está registrado C US Printed 07 07 2013 Doc Nr PUB 5071299 000 00 ...

Page 3: ...2 3 4 5 1 1 1 3 2 5 4 2 AUTO MAN 0 2 1 4 3 3 2 2 AUTO MAN 0 2 Printed 07 07 2013 Doc Nr PUB 5071299 000 00 ...

Page 4: ...6 7 5 3 4 7 6 1 2 3 1 2 Printed 07 07 2013 Doc Nr PUB 5071299 000 00 ...

Page 5: ...ts 햲 Grip 햳 Accessory compartment 햴 Control switch with suction power regulation 햵 Latch 햶 Waste material container 햷 Grip for emptying container 햸 Hose socket 햹 Electric socket 햺 Supply cord stowage hook These numbers refer to the corresponding illustra tions The illustrations can be found on the fold out cover pages Keep these pages open while studying the oper ating instructions In these operat...

Page 6: ...d electric appliances must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordi nances Never remove the grounding prong or mod ify the plug in any way Do not use any adaptor plugs Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly ground ed If the tools or applicances should electrically mal function or break down ...

Page 7: ... be fore making any adjustments changing acces sories or storing the tool or electric appliances Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool or electric appliances accidentally 5 5 Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users 5 6 Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly...

Page 8: ... the appliance is not in use e g during pauses between work before maintenance and before changing the filter G Switch the appliance off before transporting it G Check the appliance for possible damage Protective devices and any parts that may have suffered slight damage should be checked for correct operation and functionality before further use of the appliance Safe ty devices or other parts tha...

Page 9: ...rained personnel This personnel must be informed of any special hazards that may be encountered G Always concentrate on the job you are doing Proceed carefully and do not use the appliance if your full atten tion is not on the job 3 5 Personal protective equipment G Wear protective clothing when working with mineral based drilling slurry and avoid skin contact pH 9 caustic Symbols used on the tool...

Page 10: ... 6 ft Supply cord type H 07 RN F 3G1 52 US SJTW A AWG 16 3 Max suction performance air 1200 W 60 l s 1100 W 50 l s Max vacuum 1200 W 23000 Pa 230 mbar 1100 W 21000 Pa 210 mbar Filter surface area 0 7 m2 7 5 sq ft Noise pressure level 60 dB A at a distance of 1 m 3 2 ft Container volume 40 l 10 6 gal Effective dust capacity 15 l 4 gal Effective water capacity 20 l 5 3 gal Suction hose 36 mm 1 4 in ...

Page 11: ...ticular A disposal bag Hilti accessory must always be fitted in the waste material container before using the appli ance to pick up dry dust The waste material collect ed can then be disposed of cleanly and easily Before picking up dry dust take care to ensure that the filter element is not damp after having previously used the vacuum cleaner to pick up liquids A damp filter element quickly become...

Page 12: ...om the hose socket 2 Grip the waste material container with one hand under its bottom edge and the other hand at its top edge 3 Empty the waste material container by tipping it NOTE The waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the applicable regulations 4 Clean the edge of the waste material container the hose socket and the hose connector 8 9 Emptying the waste material container wit...

Page 13: ...rical section of the appliance my be repaired only by trained electrical specialists Use only original Hilti accessories and spare parts Use of other parts may negatively affect safety of the appliance Do not modify the appliance in any way This could put present a safety risk 9 5 Checking after cleaning and maintenance After cleaning and maintenance check that all parts of the appliance have been...

Page 14: ...sewerage system without suitable pre treatment is problematical Ask the local authorities for information about applic able regulations We recommend the following pre treatment Allow the slurry to settle and dispose of the solid material at a construction waste disposal site the addition of a flocculent may accelerate the settling process Water from the drilling slurry alkaline ph value 7 should b...

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