the device is to be disassembled, for
cleaning the maintenance surface and
to ensure adequate protection for the
personnel.
● The exterior of the device should be de-
toxified by vacuuming and wiped clean,
or treated with sealant before being re-
moved from the hazardous area. All unit
parts must be regarded as contaminated
when they are taken from the hazardous
area. Suitable measures must be taken
to prevent distribution of the dust.
● All contaminated objects resulting from
maintenance and repair work that can-
not be satisfactorily cleaned must be
correctly disposed of. Such objects must
be disposed of in sealed bags in accord-
ance with the applicable regulations for
the disposal of this type of waste.
● The suction hose ports are to be closed
using the sealing plugs during transport
and maintenance of the device.
1. Note that you can carry out simple main-
tenance and care work yourself.
2. Clean the surface of the device and the
interior of the container regularly with a
moist cloth.
Inspection and maintenance work
Have the device regularly inspected ac-
cording to the respective national accident
prevention regulations. Maintenance work
as specified by the manufacturer must be
performed by a technically qualified person
at the specified regular intervals and in ac-
cordance with the applicable regulations
and safety requirements. Work on electrical
components may only be performed by a
qualified electrician. Please contact a
KÄRCHER branch office if you have any
questions.
Replacing the main filter
DANGER
Danger from dust that is harmful to your
health
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation
of dust.
Accumulated dust must be transported in
dust-proof containers. Do not transfer the
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contents. The dust bag may only be dis-
posed of by qualified staff.
WARNING
Danger from dust that is harmful to your
health
Respiratory sicknesses through inhalation
of dust.
Do not use the main filter element after re-
moving it from the device.
Permanently installed filters may only be
replaced by an expert in a suitable area,
e.g. a decontamination station.
1. Secure the device with the parking
brakes.
2. Switch off the device at the power
switches.
3. Pull out the mains plug.
4. Unlock and remove the suction head.
5. Unlock and remove the spacer.
6. Remove the contaminated main filter.
7. Immediately after removing the contam-
inated main filter from the unit, place it in
a bag and seal the bag tightly.
8. Dispose of the contaminated main filter
according to legal requirements.
9. Check the sealing ring for damage.
10.Remove any dirt deposits from the clean
air side.
11.Fit the new main filter in reverse order.
Make sure that the filter hold-down de-
vice is centred in the filter pockets.
12.Fit and lock the spacer.
13.Fit and lock the suction head.
Replacing the H filter
1. Secure the device with the parking
brakes.
2. Switch off the device at the power
switches.
3. Pull out the mains plug.
Illustration N
4. Unlock and lift the suction head.
5. Release the vacuum hose at the suction
head and remove the suction head.
6. Unscrew the hexagon screw anticlock-
wise using a suitable tool.
7. Remove the seals and the contaminated
H-filter from the suction head.
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