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RAPID-VSC-DEM 

 

 

 

Instructions - user maintenance manual 

©02/20 Rev:1.0

/TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

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I

NSTRUCTION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

CAPITOLO 1 - I 

CHAPTER 1 - General information on the instruction manual ......................................................................... 8

 

1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 8

 

1.2 Standards of reference ................................................................................................................................. 8

 

1.3 Compliance with legislation ......................................................................................................................... 9

 

1.4 Declaration of absence of harmful substances.......................................................................................... 9

 

1.5 Purpose of the document ............................................................................................................................. 9

 

1.6 Marking data and machine identification plate (MACHINE DETAILS)...................................................... 9

 

1.7 Use and storage of the Manual .................................................................................................................. 10

 

1.8 Documents accompanying this Manual .................................................................................................... 10

 

1.9 User information .......................................................................................................................................... 10

 

1.9.1

 

Definition of Warranty ................................................................................................................................ 11

 

1.9.2

 

Target audience .......................................................................................................................................... 11

 

1.9.3

 

Personnel training ...................................................................................................................................... 11

 

1.9.4

 

How to request technical assistance ....................................................................................................... 11

 

1.10 Terminology used ...................................................................................................................................... 12

 

CHAPTER 2 - General machine description ..................................................................................................... 13

 

2.1 Description of the machine elements ........................................................................................................ 14

 

2.2 Construction Technology ........................................................................................................................... 15

 

CHAPTER 3 - Machine safety and protection ................................................................................................... 17

 

3.1 Safety rules for mechanical risk ................................................................................................................ 17

 

3.2 Safety rules for thermal risk (burns) ......................................................................................................... 17

 

3.3 Safety standards for environmental risk ................................................................................................... 17

 

3.3.1

 

Safety signs and stickers on the machine ............................................................................................... 18

 

CHAPTER 4 - Residual risks .............................................................................................................................. 20

 

CHAPTER 5 - Personal protective equipment ................................................................................................... 21

 

CHAPTER 6 - Intended and unintended use ..................................................................................................... 21

 

6.1 Use in closed environments ....................................................................................................................... 22

 

6.2 Use in locations subject to wind or strong air currents .......................................................................... 22

 

6.3 Contraindication and hazards due to unintended or misuse ................................................................. 23

 

CHAPTER 7 - Technical Data ............................................................................................................................ 24

 

7.1 Environmental requirements ...................................................................................................................... 24

 

7.2 Dimensions and technical data .................................................................................................................. 24

 

CHAPTER 8 - Commissioning the machine ...................................................................................................... 25

 

8.1 Preventive checks after receipt ................................................................................................................. 25

 

8.2 Checking the machine status ..................................................................................................................... 25

 

CHAPTER 9 - Handling and installation of the machine ................................................................................. 26

 

9.1 Preliminary operations ................................................................................................................................ 26

 

9.2 Lifting ............................................................................................................................................................ 26

 

Summary of Contents for RAPID VSC DEM

Page 1: ...WW V TUF COM enquiries v tuf com Attention Do not use the appliance until you have read the operating and maintenance manuals INSTRUCTION MANUAL USER MAINTENANCE GUIDE HOT WATER PRESSURE WASHER RAPIDV...

Page 2: ...RAPID VSC DEM Instructions user maintenance manual 02 20 Rev 1 0 TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 2 Model RAPID VSC DEM Serial number Year of manufacture...

Page 3: ...d interpretation the manual in the language of the machine Manufacturer s country applies The use of the machine question necessarily requires that the User is a person with good professional skills a...

Page 4: ...he relative devices for interfacing with the operator as well as the protections provided for the safety of persons It is extremely important that no unauthorised person passes through the working are...

Page 5: ...O 81 2008 TO UNDERTAKE A PROPER ANALYSIS OF THE RISKS RELATING TO THE MACHINE PERSONNEL OPERATIONS UPON COMMISSIONING THE MACHINERY IN THE WORKPLACE NOTE ALL FORESEEABLE ACTIVITIES WITH THE MACHINE WH...

Page 6: ...R 2 General machine description 13 2 1 Description of the machine elements 14 2 2 Construction Technology 15 CHAPTER 3 Machine safety and protection 17 3 1 Safety rules for mechanical risk 17 3 2 Safe...

Page 7: ...ine 36 CHAPTER 14 Maintenance 37 14 1 Pressure washer cleaning 37 14 2 maintenance intervals 37 14 3 Pump lubrication 37 14 4 Adjusting the ignition electrodes 38 14 4 1 Control of the height in relat...

Page 8: ...have been used in drafting the Manual DIRECTIVE 2006 42 EC OF 17 05 2006 ITALIAN LEGISLATIVE DECREES 17 OF 27 01 2010 concerning WORK SAFETY AND HYGIENE Machinery Directive DIRECTIVE 2014 35 EC on th...

Page 9: ...h 1 3 COMPLIANCE WITH LEGISLATION In addition to the rules of this Manual the specific legal provisions in the field of accident prevention at work must be observed 1 4 DECLARATION OF ABSENCE OF HARMF...

Page 10: ...tion assembly and disassembly adjustment maintenance and repair work any training instructions The manual is considered to be an integral part of the machine and must be kept in good condition until i...

Page 11: ...rts i e not sold directly by the manufacturer or authorised dealer modifications to the machine or maintenance work not carried out by personnel recommended by the manufacturer or the dealer Any reque...

Page 12: ...risk to the safety and health of that person RESIDUAL RISK This is the risk that remains especially during maintenance installation and cleaning even after the application of design and construction s...

Page 13: ...action of detergents In the case of hot water cleaning the water is heated inside a boiler equipped with heating coils thanks to a burner fed by diesel oil The water pressure is provided by a piston...

Page 14: ...gauge B o Thermostat C o Digital indicator hours worked battery level D o Diesel engine ignition key switch E o Boiler ignition switch F o Boiler in operation indicator light G o Knob for steam functi...

Page 15: ...RAPID VSC DEM Instructions user maintenance manual 02 20 Rev 1 0 TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 15 7 6 10 8 9 11 12 13 A D E C F G B 5...

Page 16: ...ssure ATTENTION During operation no one other than the operators in charge must stand near the machine or worse still intervene on it The protections have been designed by the manufacturer in order to...

Page 17: ...t use fuels other than those specified by the manufacturer When the work is completed after stopping the machine release the residual pressure in the delivery pipe and in the pump by operating the gun...

Page 18: ...ways keep them in good condition Ensure that all guards covers and shrouds are properly in place particularly after machine repairs Have any damaged guards repaired immediately Burn HAZARD Pay attenti...

Page 19: ...wards electrical equipment LOCATION AND OR PHOTO IDENTIFICATION HAZARD SIGNALS SIGNAL DESCRIPTION THERMAL HAZARD BURNS This signal is applied to the carpentry in the vicinity of the discharge pipe are...

Page 20: ...follow the instructions for use in this manual The residual risks are indicated directly on the machine by means of warning signs HIGH TEMPERATURES Thermal risk due to contact with hot parts FIRE Fir...

Page 21: ...t with the high pressure water jet Any use other than that for which the machine was designed represents an abnormal condition and may cause damage to the work equipment and constitute a serious hazar...

Page 22: ...and it must be ensured that exhaust gases are adequately eliminated ATTENTION The diameter Z of the chimney 2 must not be smaller than that of the adapter 1 It is advisable to install a chimney for e...

Page 23: ...ufacturer s technicians With regard to components to be traded please observe the relevant instruction manuals 5 For any unintended use of the machine or in any case for any work to be carried out on...

Page 24: ...ssure Bar MPa 200 20 150 15 Maximum pressure Bar MPa 200 20 150 15 Power HP 17 17 T Max inlet H2O C 40 40 Max outlet temperature H2O C 150 150 Burner power Kcal h 47 000 47 000 Burner Engine fuel type...

Page 25: ...damaged take the following action EXTERNALLY RECOGNISABLE DAMAGE OR MISSING INDIVIDUAL ITEMS these must be declared immediately after delivery to the courier or carrier etc and confirmed in writing in...

Page 26: ...e wary of bent and shrivelled chains or ropes always use thick work gloves Chains or ropes must be firmly attached Make sure that the attachment is strong enough to support the intended load 9 3 HANDL...

Page 27: ...E ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 27 CHAPTER 10 CONNECTIONS TO EXTERNAL ENERGY SOURCES 10 1 COMBUSTION ENGINE START UP See manual for internal combustion engine attached to this documentation and or the ma...

Page 28: ...rate equal to that of the pump THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM IS ATTACHED TO THE DOCUMENTATION SUPPLIED WITH THE MACHINE WATER CONNECTION PICTURE ATTENTION All work on the connection of the machine to...

Page 29: ...is equipped with NO 1 COMMAND AND CONTROL PANEL A on which the machine s parameters and work programmes can be set Key A Pump engine starter key switch in B Burner ignition switch br C Adjusting the b...

Page 30: ...son 11 2 CONTROL DEVICES 11 2 1 TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL PANEL REFERENCE A CONTROL PART Pump engine start light switch in DESCRIPTION Controls the switching on of the pump engine and the switching on of t...

Page 31: ...protect the hydraulic connection and avoid contact burns The A P high pressure pump is supplied already filled with lubricating oil IGNITION 1 Battery not included 2 This unit cannot be sold transpor...

Page 32: ...2 Once the battery is connected place the ignition key in the vertical position the green power indicator light will illuminate this indicates the presence of voltage inside the machine 3 Open the wa...

Page 33: ...up Using the thermostat tr turn the knob to the desired temperature once the required temperature has been reached the burner will automatically stop and then switch on again whenever the temperature...

Page 34: ...the flues the boiler switches off and the pilot light d comes on switch off the machine fill the fuel tank 1 reset by pressing the switch in In the event of a water shortage the machine switches off...

Page 35: ...zle pointed towards the ground When the detergent reaches the outlet approach the surface to be treated and starting from the bottom and in overlapping bands approaching the top sprinkle the entire su...

Page 36: ...s Furthermore in order to avoid machine malfunctions and further risks of injury it is recommended that the following provisions be scrupulously observed Do not use the machine for purposes other than...

Page 37: ...water pockets Plastic parts should be cleaned in a normal washing procedure If there are still traces of dirt we recommend the use of specific products carefully observing the manufacturer s instructi...

Page 38: ...38 14 4 ADJUSTING THE IGNITION ELECTRODES Replace the ignition electrodes every 400 operating hours 14 4 1 CONTROL OF THE HEIGHT IN RELATION TO THE PLANE OF THE DIESEL NOZZLE HEAD Place the control ro...

Page 39: ...DISTANCE BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES AND THE CENTRE OF THE DIESEL NOZZLE HEAD Place the control rod on the head of the diesel nozzle keeping its inner surface flush with the centre of the nozzle as shown i...

Page 40: ...ater supply greater than the pump s capacity Supply tap closed Check and open the tap Inlet water filter clogged Check and clean RESET IN The machine switches off Presence of water leaks Ensure that t...

Page 41: ...the distance between the electrodes The diesel fuel nozzle is dirty Clean the diesel fuel nozzle The diesel fuel nozzle is worn Replace the diesel nozzle The coil is clogged Clean the coil The diesel...

Page 42: ...f the pumped liquid Decrease the temperature of the pumped liquid Water leaking from drains between crankcase and pump head Worn gaskets Replace the seals Worn piston Replace the piston Worn piston ca...

Page 43: ...terial All fluids used in the machine s piping must be removed and disposed of in accordance with current regulations The machine must be dismantled by specialised personnel The components of the pres...

Page 44: ...d from the elements cover with a cloth to protect against dust Carry out these operations with care so that the equipment is in optimum condition when the work is resumed CHAPTER 17 SOUND EMISSION The...

Page 45: ...TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 45 CHAPTER 18 HAND ARM VIBRATIONS The level of vibration transmitted to the hand arm system during the work phase via the wand handle is below the warning...

Page 46: ...ds Never direct the water jet at yourself or other people the jet may be at high pressure and cause serious injury It is absolutely forbidden during machine operation to remove or tamper with the prot...

Page 47: ...ata in this box NOTES The responsibility for any re use of parts of the machines e g engines or pumps lies exclusively with the user The manufacturer is in no way liable for damage caused by the machi...

Page 48: ...RAPID VSC DEM Instructions user maintenance manual 02 20 Rev 1 0 TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 48 ATTACHMENT A ENGINE DIAGRAM See engine use and maintenance booklet attached...

Page 49: ...ANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 49 ATTACHMENT B HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DIAGRAM Key R water tap T a water suction hose F filter Fd detergent filter T a d detergent suction hose P water pump T m d...

Page 50: ...DEM Instructions user maintenance manual 02 20 Rev 1 0 TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 50 V TUF Till Bridge Lane Scampton Lincoln LN1 2SX Tel 44 1522 787978 http www V TUF com enquiries...

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