Versions And Variations; Classification In Compliance With Standard En 60335-2-69; Dust Emissions In The Environment; General Recommendations - Nilfisk VHW320 Manual De Instrucciones

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Versions and variations

Versions
Dust classification
Versions for dust harmful to health:
classes L, M, H, the vacuum cleaner is suitable for use
with hazardous, non-combustible/non-explosive dust
in accordance with standard EN 60335-2-69, Annexe
AA.
Check the tolerated dust hazard class on the data
plate and on the label on the vacuum cleaner: L (low
risk), M (medium risk), H (high risk).
■ In the case of dust harmful to health, contact the local
health and safety authorities, and observe national
regulations in force both during use and disposal.
■ Radioactive substances are not included in the
definition of the type of dust dust harmful to health
described above.
Variants
ATEX
ATEX variants
Refer to the manufacturer's sales network for these versions.
For ATEX industrial devices see the instructions for "ATEX"
use.
The manufacturer produces vacuum cleaners suitable to be
used in potentially explosive atmospheres. These variants are
manufactured according to directives and standards in force.
The relevant additional instructions are supplied together with
the device.
Classification in compliance with standard
EN 60335-2-69 – Annexe AA
Vacuum cleaners for dust harmful to health are classified
according to the following dust classification:
■ L (low risk) suitable for separating dust with an exposure
limit value of over 1 mg/m
occupied;
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■ M (medium risk) suitable for separating dust with
an exposure limit value of no lower than 0.1 mg/m
depending on the volume occupied;
H (high risk) for separating all dust with an exposure limit
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value lower than 0.1 mg/m
occupied, including carcinogenic and pathogenic dusts,
such as asbestos.
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Dust emissions in the environment

Indicative values of performance:
■ normal version (not suitable for vacuuming hazardous
dust): retains at least 99% of the vacuumed particles
(see EN60335-2-69, Annexe AA);
■ version for dust harmful to health (Classes L, M, H):
L: retains at least 99% of the vacuumed particles
(see EN60335-2-69, Annexe AA);
M: retains at least 99.9% of the vacuumed particles
(see EN60335-2-69, Annexe AA);
H: retains at least 99.995% of the vacuumed
particles (see EN60335-2-69, Annexe AA).

General recommendations

If an emergency situation occurs:
■ filter breakage
■ fire outbreak
■ short-circuit
■ motor block
■ electric shock
■ etc.
Turn the vacuum cleaner off, unplug it and request
assistance from qualified personnel.
Check the place of work and substances tolerated for the
vacuum cleaner in ATEX variant.
The vacuum cleaners must not be used or stored
outdoors in damp places.
These devices cannot be used in corrosive environments.

In case of accident or breakdown

In case of accident or vacuum cleaner breakdown, disconnect
the equipment from the power supply.
In case the user comes into contact with the vacuumed
product, check the cautions shown on the safety technical
sheet of the product, which must be made available from the
employer.

EC Declaration of conformity

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Every vacuum cleaner comes with a EC Declaration of
conformity. See fac-simile in fig. 23.
The Declaration of conformity is an important document
and should be kept in a safe place to be presented to the
Authorities on request.
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