VC 20-UL
VC 40-UL
This product is suitable for the following applications:
•
Picking up dry, non-flammable dusts, liquids, wood chips and hazardous dusts with an exposure
limit value of > 1 mg/m³ (Dust Class L).
VC 20-UM
VC 20-UME
VC 40-UM
VC 40-UME
This product is suitable for the following applications:
•
Picking up dry, non-flammable dusts, liquids, wood chips and hazardous dusts with an exposure
limit value of ≧ 0.1 mg/m³ (Dust Class M).
When picking up dusts with an exposure limit value, steps must be taken to ensure adequate air
exchange in the room if the exhaust air from the appliance is released into the room.
Only hazardous substances in accordance with IEC 60335-2-69 (Class L/M) may be picked up using
the appropriate vacuum cleaner. Picking up any other hazardous substances is not permissible.
Picking up oil or liquids with a temperature of ≧ 60 °C (140 °F) is not permissible.
3.3
Possible misuse
•
Do not operate the industrial vacuum cleaner when it is laid on its side.
•
Do not use the industrial vacuum cleaner to pick up substances that present a risk of explosion,
glowing, burning or flammable substances or aggressive dusts (e.g. magnesium or aluminum dust, etc.)
(exception: wood chips or shavings).
•
Do not use the industrial vacuum cleaner to pick up flammable liquids (e.g. gasoline, solvents, coolants
and lubricants, etc.).
•
Working with materials hazardous to health (e.g. asbestos) is not permissible.
3.4
Items supplied
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner including filter element, suction hose complete with rotary connector (at the vacuum
cleaner end) and accessory nozzle connector, PE VC 20/40 plastic dust bag, operating instructions.
To help ensure safe and reliable operation, use only genuine Hilti spare parts and consumables. Spare
parts, consumables and accessories approved by us for use with the product can be found at your
local Hilti Center or online at: www.hilti.group
3.5
Hose diameter setting
VC 20-UM
VC 20-UME
VC 40-UM
VC 40-UME
In order to ensure that the warning tone is triggered correctly, the hose diameter setting must be set correctly
to the diameter of the suction hose used.
3.6
Warning tone
VC 20-UM
VC 20-UME
VC 40-UM
VC 40-UME
An warning tone is emitted if the air speed in the suction hose drops below 20 m/s.
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