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THE M-CLASS CERTIFICATION
IMPORTANT POINTS TO READ
AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE USE
THE V-TUF
®
M HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO REDUCE FATAL LUNG DISEASES CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO HARMFUL DUST.
TO FACILITATE THE BEST POSSIBLE PROTECTION, YOU NEED TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
Your machine may become contaminated with harmful dust. Take appropriate action to avoid exposure when handling
the machine. Waste must be disposed of in the correct manner.
Repairs and maintenance must performed in an area that protects the operative from exposure and eliminates airborne dust.
Use a moist cloth to wipe dust rather than blowing with compressed air (unless you have a sufficient local exhaust ventilation
system that protects the operator and sufficiently captures the dust).
Your machine will require a 14 month LEV test to ensure that its performance is maintained.
Testing methodology can be found in IEC 60335-2.69 Annex AA (AA22.201.2). This determines the filtration efficiency.
If it fails. A new genuine filter must be fitted and the test repeated until it passes.
All repair work must always be carried out by competent, authorised personnel fitted with suitable personal protection
and done in an area that will not cause risk to others.
The HEPA cartridge filter must be inspected for damage to the seal, cap and filter medium.
In cases where the HEPA filter has entrenched contamination, rinse with warm water and leave to dry before use. If this fails
to remove contamination, replace with a new genuine filter part. This is extremely important to ensure that you get the sufficient
level of protection.
Any part of the machine must be disposed of according to current regulations.
It is important to ensure that your extraction velocity remains above 20 metres per second. The Extraction Velocity Monitor will
turn red to notify when you do not have sufficient extraction. To refresh your extraction velocity, leave the extraction on and
press and hold the Filter Shaker button for 10 seconds. Let go and check if the monitor is clear, if not, replace the bag. If the
monitor continues to show red, remove the filter and give it a deep clean.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE WHEN REMOVING AND REFITTING THE HEPA FILTER:
Remove the head from the base and place upside down on a workbench. Undo the wingnut that secures the filter
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Remove the
contaminated HEPA filter dispose of in the correct manner
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Ensure the seal around the filter retaining screw is in place. There must
be no gaps or objects preventing an air tight seal
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Replace the HEPA filter with a genuine, identical part
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Refit the filter retaining
wingnut until thumb tight (torque 1.5Nm)
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Recheck that the seal is constant with no gaps or items preventing an airtight seal
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Replace the bag
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Reposition head on the base and lock all three head clamps.
OUR MISSION IS TO
EDUCATE
,
INNOVATE
AND
ERADICATE
DUST ISSUES.
V-TUF
IS COMMITTED TO ELIMINATING DUST THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF
INNOVATIVE, EFFICIENT TOOLS AND METHODS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.
