Nilfisk-Advance BackVacuum XP, Instructions For Use Manual

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USE AND SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN USED IN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
RECOVERY
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous substances
you must read and follow all safety instructions in this
Instructions for Use manual.
Attention Employer
· Please ensure this Instructions for Use manual are
provided to and understood by your employees or any
other persons who use this equipment.
· To list all toxic and hazardous substances would
be beyond the scope of these instructions. It is
the employer’s and operator’s responsibility to identify
hazardous or toxic substances which may be
collected by the equipment during operation. Such
information must be communicated to operators and
other potential users of this equipment.
General Instructions
· Contact with the cleaner, dustbag, filter and all other
accessories used when picking-up hazardous materials
must be handled according to federal (EPA, OSHA), state
and local regulations valid for the vacuumed substance.
· All used filters, bags, and debris must be treated as
a hazardous substance and must be disposed of in accor-
dance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
· This cleaner is designed for recovery and collection of
dust, debris and particulates only. This cleaner is not suita-
ble for recovery and collection of any form of hazardous
vapors. Do not use the cleaner if these vapors are present.
· Do not use this cleaner for the removal of hazardous
substances unless you are licensed and/or certified for
this work by the all authorities having jurisdiction.
Instructions for Use
· Operation of the cleaner when picking up hazardous sub-
stances must be accompanied by the use of appropriate
personal protective clothing and respiratory protection.
· This cleaner contains two HEPA filters, each located on
opposite sides of the lower housing assembly.
· Do not pick-up hazardous substances without the HEPA
filters in place.
· If this vacuum cleaner is used to collect hazardous sub-
stances, do not attempt to open or empty its contents wit-
hout the use of personal protective clothing and respiratory
protection.
· If the cleaner is not working properly or has been drop-
ped, damaged, left out doors, or dropped into water, return
it to a qualified service center or dealer.
· If the cleaner is used in an enclosed contaminated env-
ironment, it should be committed exclusively to this type of
environment and not operated outside of an enclosed and
controlled environment.
· Before the cleaner and any accessories are removed
from a controlled environment, all external surfaces must
be decontaminated according to federal (EPA, OSHA),
state and local regulations valid for the vacuumed sub-
stance.
Filter Replacement
· All used filters, bags, and debris must be treated as
a hazardous substance and must be disposed of in accor-
dance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
· Use only approved Nilfisk-Advance vacuum filters and
bags.
· The following is a recommended replacement interval for
all of the filters and bag. These items should be replaced
more often if you experience a loss of performance.
· Disposable paper filter bags - When the bag is 2/3 full it
must be replaced. Excessive over filling of this bag makes
it difficult to remove from the cleaner and can result in
breakage and spills.
· Pre-filter - This filter should be replaced with every fifth
change of paper bag or whenever there is a visible col-
lection of debris on the filter.
· HEPA filter - Replace both filters at least every six months
or more often if a loss of vacuum continues after you have
replaced the pre-filter and the paper bag.
How to examine filters
· Filters collect and are contaminated with hazardous sub-
stances. The inspection and or replacement of any filter
must only be done with the use of personal protective
clothing, proper respiratory protection and in a controlled
environment.
· The HEPA filters cannot be cleaned. Periodically make
a visual inspection of each filter for a build-up of debris
or damage to the sealing surfaces. If any filter appears to
be clogged, damaged in any way, or has changed color
(should be white) which indicates excessive dirt build-up,
replace both with new filters making sure to install a new
pre-filter.
· If any visible dust particle emissions are observed in the
vacuum exhaust air stream, stop operations immediately.
If this occurs, the HEPA filters has ruptured or failed and
must be replaced.