C391
8
09/2014
VHW310 - VHW311
GB
Emptying the container
WARNING!
Before proceeding with these operations, turn off the
vacuum cleaner and remove the plug from the power
socket.
Before emptying the container it is advisable to clean the lter
(see “Shaking the lter” paragraph).
Figure 8
1. Cap
2. Vacuum hose
3. Locking levers
4. Dust container
■ Remove vacuum hose (2) from the cap (1).
■ Release the cap (1) by using on of the two levers (3) of
the cap (1); then remove it together with the lter.
■ Turn the container (4) counter-clockwise and lift it.
■ Empty the container.
■ Reinstall it by carefully inserting all the pins in the
container base (4), then turn it clockwise to fasten it.
■ Reinstall the cap (1) together with the lter, by pressing
until both levers (3) locks, then reconnect the hose (2).
At the end of a cleaning session
■ Turn off the vacuum cleaner and remove the plug from
the socket.
■ Wind the connection cable.
■ Empty the container as described in the “Emptying
the container” paragraph. Clean the vacuum cleaner
as described in the “Maintenance, cleaning and
decontamination” paragraph.
■ Wash the container with clean water if aggressive
substances have been vacuumed.
■ Store the vacuum cleaner in a dry place, out of reach of
unauthorised people.
Maintenance, cleaning and
decontamination
WARNING!
The precautions described below must be taken
during all the maintenance operations, including
cleaning and replacing of the lter.
■ To allow the user to carry out the maintenance
operations, the vacuum cleaner must be
disassembled, cleaned and overhauled as far as
is reasonably possible, without causing hazards
for the maintenance staff or other people. The
suitable precautions include decontamination
before disassembling the device, adequate
ltered ventilation of the exhaust air from the
room in which it is disassembled, cleaning of the
maintenance area and suitable personal protection.
Compartments that are not dust-tight must be opened
with suitable tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.) and
thoroughly cleaned.
■ Carry out a technical inspection at least once a
year, for example: check the lters to nd out
whether the air-tightness of the vacuum cleaner
has been impaired in any way and make sure that
the electric control panel operates correctly. This
inspection must be carried out by the manufacturer
or by a competent person.
Primary lter disassembly and replacement
WARNING!
When the vacuum cleaner is used to vacuum
hazardous substances, the lters become
contaminated, therefore:
■ Work with care and avoid spilling the vacuumed
dust and/or material.
■ Place the disassembled and/or replaced lter in a
sealed plastic bag.
■ Close it hermetically.
■ Dispose of the lter in accordance with the laws in
force.
WARNING!
Filter replacement is a serious matter. The lter must
be replaced with one of identical ltering surface
characteristics.
Otherwise the vacuum cleaner will not operate
correctly.