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4. Exceptional risks
Careful analysis of risks performed by the manufacturer and stored in the technical file has made it possible to eliminate
most of the risks associated with vacuum cleaner operation.
The manufacturer advises to carefully follow the instructions, procedures and advice contained in this manual as well as
applicable safety regulations, including the use of the provided protection devices, both those integrated in the cleaner
and individual.
Outstanding risks associated with the vacuum cleaner could be:
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Risk of improper use in the presence of explosive and flammable substances. The vacuum cleaner must not be
used in environments containing substances in the form of liquids that could evaporate at room temperature and
flammable dust and gas.
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Risks of operation in humid environments. Keep to the limits shown in this manual at chap. “Allowed environmental
conditions”.
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Risk of misinterpretation of the safety pictograms. Having identified the various outstanding risks, the manufacturer
has affixed to the cleaner a number of hazard labels in compliance with regulations relating to the graphic symbols
to be used. The user must immediately replace any safety plates that become illegible due to wear or damage.
Applied directives
The following directives apply to the vacuum cleaner described in this manual:
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Ordinary Locations:
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UL 1017
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CSA C22.2 N°243-10
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Hazardous Locations:
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ISA 12.12.01(2016)
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CSA C22.2 N°213-16
5. Important safeguards and warnings
WARNING!
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Unless these messages are heeded, operator injuries could occur.
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Unless these messages are heeded, vacuum cleaner damage could occur.
WARNING!
The following indications are, by themselves, not enough to fully protect against all the hazards
that could arise during vacuum cleaner operation. These will have to be integrated with common
sense and the experience of the operator, both of which are crucial factors for preventing
accidents. Each section of this manual lists further specific safety warnings for the various
operations. Maintenance jobs must always be performed with the power plug detached from the
power point.
A. ENVIRONMENT AND PLACE OF INSTALLATION
WARNING!
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The vacuum cleaner must be positioned protected against atmospheric agents (rain, hail,
snow, fog, dusts in suspension, etc.) with an environmental running temperature between
0°C and 40°C and relative humidity not above 70%.
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The work environment must be clean, well-enough lit and devoid of explosive atmosphere.
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Remove the filter and clean it, empty the container and store the vacuum cleaner in a place
protected against atmospheric agents with a temperature between 0°C and 40°C.
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Cover with a nylon sheet to prevent accumulation of dust.
