Routine Maintenance; Extraordinary Maintenance; Cleaning The Equipment - Zhermack VAP 8 Manual De Usario

7.4 RESIDUAL RISKS
Residual risks are:
• a danger that cannot be totally eliminated through
design and the application of safety devices;
• a potential danger that cannot be highlighted.
The steam generator produces steam or hot water and
therefore works at temperatures of over 100°C; the residual
risks are thus associated with the following situations:
• Steam jets exiting an accidentally triggered
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gun that has not been properly connected to
its support could cause burns.
• Allowing work to be carried out on the interior
of the machine by unauthorised personnel or
carrying out such work with the plug inserted
in the mains socket.
To prevent accidents always observe the
instructions in this Manual. Should you
have any doubts at all please contact the
Manufacturer or your Authorised Servicing
Centre.
The steam generator, where the user fails to
observe the instructions contained in this
manual, is a potential source of explosion or
fire. Should you have any doubts whatsoever,
always contact the Manufacturer or an
Authorised Service Centre.
The above-mentioned dangers are indicated by special
labels attached to the equipment, as described in sub-
section 3.4.1.
CHAPTER 8: MAINTENANCE
8.1

CLEANING THE EQUIPMENT

The equipment exterior can normally be kept clean just
by wiping it with a dry cloth. If necessary, wet the cloth
just a little water or use a non-degreasing detergent (see
section 2.4).
The operator must ensure that the equipment is kept
clean and free from any foreign bodies such as dirt, water,
non-conducting liquids etc. Cleaning should be carried
out at the end of every work session and must be done
with the equipment switched OFF and stable. To clean the
water tray (8), pull out the bottom part so as to detach it
from the appliance. If you need to clean the interior of the
unit contact an Authorised Service Centre.
• Before cleaning the equipment exterior always
turn the main switch to OFF. It is strictly
forbidden to clean the equipment while it is
connected to the mains power supply.
• Never use inflammable, corrosive, alkaline or
toxic liquids when cleaning the equipment.
If using compressed air for cleaning, always
wear a face protection visor, keep people away
from the appliance, as they may be struck by the
material being sprayed off, and ensure a
minimum pressure of 2 bars.
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The reference figures can be found on pages 3, 4, 5, 6 of this manual.
8.2

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Once the equipment has been cleaned (see paragraph
8.1), the operator must check for worn, damaged or loose
parts. If any such situations are detected, contact the
Authorised After-Sales Centre.
If any of the previously-described situations
should occur, it is prohibited to re-start the
equipment before the problems have been
solved.
In particular, before moving away from the equipment,
the operator detecting problems of any nature must place
a sign on the it indicating that equipment maintenance is
in progress and that use is prohibited (EC-compliant signs
can be purchased from the relevant suppliers). Routine
maintenance, cleaning and correct equipment use are
essential factors in guaranteeing long-lasting equipment
performance and safety.
Equipment safety devices/guards must never be
removed except for repair and maintenance
purposes. Such items must be replaced as soon
as the situation which led to their removal no
longer exists and in any case before the
equipment is used again.
8.3

EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE

Extraordinary maintenance includes the repair of any
accidental breakage and the replacement of worn or
malfunctioning parts.
All electrical and mechanical interventions must
only be performed by a Zhermack-authorised
maintenance technician.
Any modification that alters equipment features
from a safety and risk-prevention point of view
can only be carried out by the Manufacturer who
will then certify conformity of the equipment
with safety standards. Therefore any modification
or maintenance intervention not considered in
this manual is to be considered prohibited. Any
modification, tampering or repair performed by
unauthorised staff along with the use of non-
original spare parts relieve the Manufacturer from
any liability. If the necessary maintenance
interventions are not considered in this Use and
Maintenance Manual, contact the Authorised
After-Sales Centre.
8.3.1 EMPTYING THE WATER FROM THE BOILER
VAP 8 and VAP 8A are fitted with a plug (15) on the bottom
of the boiler, accessible from the bottom of the appliance;
to drain the water, place a container underneath the
appliance and unscrew the plug. After emptying the
appliance, replace the plug fitting (15) and make sure the
gasket is intact.
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