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CHAPTER 4: TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND OPERATING PRINCIPLE
4.1
Zhermack designs and manufactures work instruments that provide cutting-edge technology and first-
rate quality. They are specially designed to provide made-to-measure solutions that offer long-lasting
performance every single day of their working life. In making these products Zhermack makes use of
the latest design tools, thus ensuring that all finished equipment is as functional as possible. Use of
only top-quality materials and thorough testing aimed at providing maximum user safety are an
Zhermack constant, making our products safe and internationally competitive.
The VAP 6 and VAP 6A are compact electronic steam generators; they produce steam or hot water at
pressures of up to 6 bar. They have the following technical characteristics:
• electronic operation with on-gauge pressure display;
• boiler is filled with water manually (VAP 6);
• electronic control of minimum water level with element shutdown device and warning light
• working pressure switch;;
• dual safety device:
- overpressure switch with element shutdown device;
- warning light;
• safety valve;
• stainless steel 4-litre boiler with water refill of about 2.5 litres;
• safety fuse;
• 2 work modes are available on the VAP 6A:
- high temperature steam from gun;
- hot water from gun;
• on the VAP 6A the quantity of water or steam exiting the gun can be adjusted;
• the VAP 6A can be connected to the mains water supply completely managed by an electronic
microprocessor device.
The AD 8, instead, is a water softener. Utilisation of the AD 8 is advisable where the VAP 6A is
connected to a mains water supply. The AD 8 softener has been designed to operate at working
pressures of 1 - 8 bar. It has a stainless steel body. It should only be supplied with cold drinking water.
Regeneration must be carried out with NaCl only (common cooking salt).
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