Improper Use; Versions And Variations; General Recommendations - Nilfisk 3707 Manual De Instrucciones

Improper Use

CAUTION!
The following use of the device is strictly forbidden:
■ Outdoors in case of atmospheric precipitation.
■ When not placed on horizontal level ground.
■ When the filtering unit is not installed.
■
When the vacuum inlet and/or hose are turned to
face parts of the human body.
■ Use without the cover on the vacuum unit.
■ When the dust container is not installed.
■
Use without the guards, protective covers and
safety systems installed by the manufacturer.
■ When the cooling vents are partially or totally
clogged.
■ When the machine is covered with plastic or fabric
sheets.
■ Use with the air outlet partially or totally closed.
■ When used in narrow areas where there is no fresh
air.
■
Vacuuming liquids with machine not equipped
with specific original stopping systems.
■ Vacuuming the following materials:
1. Burning materials (embers, hot ashes, lit
cigarettes, etc.).
2.
Naked flames.
3. Combustible gas.
4. Flammable liquids, aggressive fuels (gasoline,
solvents, acids, alkaline solutions, etc.).
5.
Explosive dust/substances and/or ones liable
to ignite in a spontaneous way (such as
magnesium or aluminium dusts, etc.).
NB: Fraudulent use is not admitted.

Versions and variations

Versions for dust harmful for the health
Vacuum cleaners for dust harmful to health are classified
according to different dust classification, in compliance with
standard EN 60335-2-69 – Annexe AA:
■ L (low risk) suitable for separating dust with an exposure
limit value of over 1 mg/m
occupied; retains at least 99% of vacuumed particles;
M (medium risk) suitable for separating dust with an
■
exposure limit value not lower than 0.1 mg/m
least 99.9% of vacuumed particles;
■ H (high risk) for separating all dust with an exposure
limit value lower than 0.1 mg/m
volume occupied, including carcinogenic and pathogenic
dusts, such as asbestos; retains at least 99.995% of the
vacuumed particles.
, depending on the volume
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■ 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 harmful to health described
above.
HEPA variants
This machine can be equipped with an upstream filter (HEPA).
The procedures for servicing and emptying the machine
including removing the dust container, must only be performed
by authorized personnel wearing protective clothing. Do not
use without the complete filter system in place.
CAUTION!
This machine is not suitable for vacuuming hazardous
dust.
■
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 harmful to health
described above.
ATEX variants
Refer to the manufacturer's sales network for these
versions.
For ATEX devices see the instructions for "ATEX" use.
The manufacturer produces machines 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.

General recommendations

CAUTION!
If an emergency situation occurs:
■ Accident
■
Breakdown
■ Filter breakage
■ Fire outbreak
■ etc.
Disconnect the machine from the power supply and
ask for assistance from qualified personnel.
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.
Check the place of work and substances tolerated for the
machine suitable for liquids.
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