Hilti VC 40, VC 20 User Manual

VC 40 / VC 20

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Hilti Corporation

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VC 20‑U/ VC 40‑U Wet / dry vacuum cleaner

It is essential that the operating instructions are read before the appliance is operated for the first time.

Always keep these operating instructions together with the appliance.

Ensure that the operating instructions are with the appliance when it is given to other persons.

Contents Page

1. General information 1

2. Description 2

3. Accessories 4

4. Technical data 4

5. Safety instructions 5

6. Before use 8

7. Operation 9

8. Care and maintenance 11

9. Troubleshooting 13

10. Disposal 14

11. Manufacturer’s warranty 14

1. General information

1 These numbers refer to the corresponding illustrations. The illustrations can be found on the fold‐out cover pages. Keep these pages open while studying the operating instructions. In these operating instructions, the designation “the appliance” always refers to the VC 20/40 wet/dry vacuum cleaners.

Parts, operating controls and indicators 1

Grip

Control switch

;

Catch

Waste material container

Gripping areas

Hose socket

(

Cap for hose socket

)

Supply cord hooks

Vacuum cleaner top section

Filter cover

Locking clip for filter cover

Handlebar with cradle

Cradle catch

1.1 Safety notices and their meaning

DANGER

Draws attention to imminent danger that could lead to serious bodily injury or fatality.

WARNING

Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to serious personal injury or fatality.

CAUTION

Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to slight personal injury or damage to the equipment or other property.

NOTE

Draws attention to an instruction or other useful information.

1.2 Explanation of the pictograms and other information

Prohibition signs

Transport by

crane is not

permissible.

Warning signs

General warning

Warning:

caustic

substances

Warning: electricity

Warning: explosive

substances

Obligation signs

protective

clothing

Wear

Wear eye

protection.

Wear

protective

gloves.

Wear a hard

hat.

Location of identification data on the appliance

The type designation and serial number can be found on the type identification plate on the appliance. Make a note of this data in your operating instructions and always refer to it when making an enquiry to your Hilti representative or service department.

Type:

Serial no.:

Wear ear

protection.

Wear safety

shoes.

Wear respiratory protection!

Symbols

Read the

operating

instructions

before use.

Return waste

material for

recycling.

2. Description

2.1 Use of the product as directed

The VC 20/40 is a universal industrial vacuum cleaner with an effective filter cleaning system for dry dust. It is suitable for wet and dry vacuum cleaning applications. The appliance is suitable for collecting the slurry created by wet drilling or wet cutting operations on mineral materials using Hilti diamond coring or Hilti diamond sawing equipment and for collecting large quantities of dry mineral dust when working with Hilti diamond grinders and cutters, rotary hammers and dry cutting core bits. The appliance may also be used to pick up liquid waste material. It is suitable for picking up drilling slurry from mineral materials. Picking up oil or liquids with a temperature of over 60°C (140°F) is not permissible. When picking up dusts with an exposure limit value, steps must be taken to ensure adequate air exchange in the room if the exhaust air from the appliance is released into the room (please observe the locally applicable regulations). Do not use the appliance to pick up explosive substances or glowing, flammable, burning and aggressive dusts or liquids (e.g. magnesium or aluminium dust, gasoline, solvents, acids, coolants and lubricants, etc.). Do not operate the appliance when laid on its side (always operate in upright position). Fully loaded with the material picked up, the total weight of the VC 20 must not exceed 37 kg (81.57) lb. Fully loaded with the material picked up, the total weight of the VC 40 must not exceed 55 kg (121.25) lb. Do not stand on the appliance (do not use as a substitute for a ladder). Do not use the appliance for continuous, stationary operation in automatic or semi‐automatic systems. The operating personnel must be instructed on how to use the appliance prior to beginning work, they must be informed of any hazards associated with the materials to be picked up and they must be familiar with the correct procedures for safe disposal of these materials. Underwater use is not permissible.

Use of the appliance to clean down persons or animals is not permissible. Use an antistatic suction hose in order to avoid electrostatic effects. This appliance is suitable for commercial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and by rental companies. Working on materials hazardous to the health (e.g. asbestos) is not permissible. The working environment may be as follows: construction site, workshop, renovation, conversion or new construction. Observe the information printed in the operating instructions concerning operation, care and maintenance. To avoid the risk of injury, use only genuine Hilti tools and accessories. The appliance and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or when used not as directed. Modification of the appliance or tampering with its parts is not permissible.

2.2 The items supplied as standard include:

1 Appliance with filter element 1 Suction hosecomplete with hose connector,

hose sleeve and tapered adapter 1 PE VC 20 plastic dust bag 1 Paper dust bag VC 40 1 Operating instructions

2.3 Using extension cords

Use only extension cords of a type approved for the application and with conductors of adequate gauge. The appliance may otherwise lose performance and the extension cord may overheat. Check the extension cord for damage at regular intervals. Replace damaged extension cords.

Recommended minimum cross section and max. cord length for the VC 20/40:

Conductor cross section 12 AWG 14 AWG 16 AWG

Mains voltage 110‐120 V

Use only extension cords equipped with an earth/ground conductor.

150 ft 100 ft 50 ft

2.4 Using extension cords outdoors

When working outdoors, use only extension cords that are approved and correspondingly marked for this application.

2.5 Using a generator or transformer

This appliance may be powered by a generator or transformer when the following conditions are fulfilled: The unit must provide a power output in watts of at least twice the maximum value printed on the type identification plate on the power tool or appliance. The operating voltage must remain within +5% and ‐15% of the rated voltage at all times, frequency must be in the 50 – 60 Hz range and never above 65 Hz, and the unit must be equipped with automatic voltage regulation and starting boost. Never operate other power tools or appliances from the generator or transformer at the same time. Switching other power tools or appliances on and off may cause undervoltage and / or overvoltage peaks, resulting in damage to the power tool or appliance.

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