Setting up and connecting the suction cleaner
Great attention should be paid to the fact that the fire brigade suction cleaner is set up in such a way that it cannot
fall into the water and cannot tip over. Set up the fire brigade cleaner, if possible, at the water level on a flat surface.
Insert the suction hose (10) into the lower opening at the front (suction side) of the cleaner so that it clicks into posi-
tion. (see fig. 5) Now insert the drainage hose (11) into the connecting point on the side (pressure side see fig. 6) and
lay out the end of the hose in the open or into the waste water system.
Make sure that the suction head (1) is connected properly to the container (2).
Insert the plug (2.2), which comes from the side of the container (2) into the socket (1.1) on the suction head (1). (see
fig. 7) Now connect the suction cleaner to the mains power supply. Insert the power supply plug (1.3) into the con-
nection socket! If you are using a cable drum, this should be completely unrolled to avoid any overheating.
Starting work with the suction cleaner
Before switching the machine on, press the green safety switch once.
The yellow switch is used for the trip test. Switch the fire brigade suction cleaner on with the switch (1.2) and hold
the suction hose (10) with the suction tube (12) and the suction fitment (13/14/15) under the water, the dirty water
should now be continuously pumped off and away. Keep an eye on the end of the discharge hose. If after approx.
30 seconds no water emerges, switch the cleaner off for about 1 min. and restart the system again. During suction
operations, occasionally keep an eye on the end of the discharge hose and watch whether the dirty water is being
pumped away or not.
When sucking up small amounts of water, the plug (2.2) from the pump (2.1) should be disconnected from the socket
(1.1) in the suction head (1). In this way you can avoid damage to the pump (2.1) which may occur when it runs dry.
In order to empty the container (2), the plug (2.2) should be inserted into the pump (2.1) again.
Security warning!
When performing suction work in a flooded cellar, make sure that the dirty water which has been
pumped away does not flow back into the cellar again.
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Problems during suction operations (see figs. 9–12)
Please note! In order to protect the fire brigade suction cleaner, there is a built in automatic switch which, when
activated, stops the suction activity in spite of the fact that the turbine is still running.
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A reduction in the suction power can be caused by the following:
– the net filter sack (2.4) is full of dirt. Please open the zip on the net filter sack (2.4) and clean the sack (2.4).
– the pump (2.1) is not connected up
– the pump (2.1) is blocked at the suction opening. Check the net filter sack (2.4) for damage. Disconnect the fire
brigade suction cleaner from the mains power supply and clean the container (2) and the pump (2.1).
– the discharge hose (11) is blocked. Clean it and/or check the end of the discharge hose.
– the discharge head is too high up for the pump (2.1), the discharge hose (11) is laid uphill.
– the suction hose (10) is blocked, for example by a stone.
– the suction height is too great. Set the suction cleaner up at a lower point.
– the sponge filter (1.4) below the suction head (1) is too full of dirt. Remove and carefully wash clean.
Cleaning the suction cleaner (see figs. 9–12)
Disconnect the fire brigade suction cleaner from the mains power supply. Disconnect the plug (2.2) of the pump (2.1)
from the plug socket on the suction head (1), open the clips (2.5) on the container (2).
Then lift the suction head (1) out of the container (2) and wipe it with a dry cloth.
The suction head (1) and the cable plug (1.3) should not be sprayed or dipped into water.
Tip the dirt out of the container and spray this clean with water
Also clean the sponge filter (1.4) below the suction head (1).
Clean the dirty water pump (2.1) – Submersible pump Hydra-Boy
– pay attention to the security information! Remove the mains power plug from the mains socket!
– in order to clean it, the dirty water pump (2.1) can be removed as follows:
– using a flat tool, unscrew the connection (bayonet) from the container (2). (see fig. 6)
– loosen the two nuts on the bracket of the dirty water pump (2.1) and take out the pump.(see fig.10)
– the pipes on the dirty water pump can be unscrewed!
– Spray down the dirty water pump (2.1) and the connected parts with water and remove any dirt. Be careful not to
cause any damage!
– Check that the dirty water pump is working by briefly inserting the mains plug into the plug socket!
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