HSS Hire 843 Operating & Safety Manual

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Heavy-Duty

Wet Vacuum

Cleaner

Hire Shops

A powerful industrial vacuum cleaner

for dedicated wet pick-up. Ideal for

liquid spillages and flooded areas.

Operating & Safety Guide 843

Next fit the 3 wand sections together followed by
the vacuum head.

To switch the vacuum ON
simply move the ON/OFF
switch to the ‘I’ position. To

switch OFF move the switch to the
‘0’ position.

Familiarise yourself with the switch
and its location so that you can
operate it quickly in an emergency.

All that remains is to plug the Vacuum into its power

supply and switch the supply ON.

Always position yourself so you can control the
vacuums whereabouts while ensuring that neither the

hose or the power supply cable are under strain.
Move the wand backward in straight strips across

the floor, working in a methodical pattern to ensure the
entire area is vacuumed.

The first section of the wand has a black plastic
collar which will allow you to reduce the vacuum
power to 70 percent, simply turn to show an opening in

the tube.

This first section also enables you to change the
height of the wand assembly depending on which

way round it is set.

When the waste tank is filled to its maximum
capacity, the ball float will block the vacuum and the
motor will race but there will be a loss of suction.
When this happens, turn the vacuum OFF, then
disconnect the vacuum from its power supply.

Un-clip the discharge hose from
the rear of the waste tank and push
the rubber ball seal off of the

hoses end. Empty the contents via
the discharge hose into a suitable
container or down a suitable drain
if the liquid is safe to do so.

Once empty, push the rubber

ball seal back over the discharge
hoses end, failure to refit the ball will render the
vacuum unusable. Clip the hose back onto the rear of

the waste tank.
Take your time and don’t overdo it. You are more

likely to have an accident if you are tired or rushing.

Never push the equipment beyond its design
limits. If it will not do what you want with reasonable

ease and speed, assume you either have the wrong type

EQUIPMENT CARE

BASIC TECHNIQUES

or size of model for the job. Contact your local HSS Hire
Shop for advice.

Keep the equipment clean, you will find this less of a
chore if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until the
end of the hire period.

Remember, it is your responsibility to dispose of the

contents of the waste tank in a responsible
manner.

Handle the equipment with care. Avoid dropping it,

knocking it, or otherwise exposing it to damage.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere

clean, dry and safe from thieves. Protect this machine
from frost and freezing temperatures.

Switch OFF and unplug the vacuum.
Disconnect the head, wand and hose then empty

the waste tank.
Collect all the parts together, neatly coil the flex

and give the tool a final clean up ready for return,

to your local HSS Hire Shop.

FINISHING OFF

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OFF

Discharge

Hose

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For advice on the safety and suitability of this equipment
contact your local HSS Hire Shop.

This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult who has read and understood these

instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or
permanent disability, should seek expert advice before
using it.

Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area.

Never use this equipment if you are ill,
feeling tired, or under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated.

Never operate the vacuums control switches with
wet hands.

Always transport, store and operate the machine in
an upright position.

Keep the unit’s air vents clear of all obstructions.

Always switch OFF and unplug everything before
attempting to service or adjust the unit.

NEVER use this equipment for removing hazardous
or corrosive fluids. Never attempt to pick-up
flammable liquids.

This unit is for WET pickup only, NEVER use this
vacuum for dry pick-up.

Never carry, lift or pull the equipment by its power
supply cable or hose.

Check the equipment before use, if it shows signs of

damage or excessive wear, return it.

HSS Heavy-Duty Wet Vacuum Cleaners plug into a
standard 240v 13amp power socket. However, 110v
models (with a round yellow plug) must be provided
with a suitable 110v generated supply, or powered

from the mains via a suitable 110v transformer (minimum
3kva tool rating).

If the equipment fails, or if its power supply cable or plug
becomes damaged, return it. Never try to repair it yourself.

Keep cables out of harm’s way, and clear of the
work area.

Extension leads should be fully unwound and
loosely coiled, away from the equipment. Never run

them through water, over sharp edges or where they
could trip someone.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY

HSS Wet Vacuum Cleaners are designed to be used
in a wet environment, and are perfectly safe to do
so, provided that all electrical components,
switches and leads are kept dry.

For extra protection against the risk of
electric shock, use a suitable RCD (Residual

Current-Operated Device) available from your local HSS
Hire Shop.

Ensure the Vacuum and power socket are switched
OFF before plugging into the power supply.

When emptying the waste tank of liquid, it is not
necessary to remove the motor housing or top
filters. However... if the vacuum has picked up

waterborne debris, this will need to be removed.

Unclip and remove the motor unit, followed by the
ball float filter then the secondary filter.

Tip the waste tank up to remove the remaining
water and debris. If necessary, the waste tank can be

removed from the trolley. Simply unclip the rear catch
and lift the tank from the trolley. This must only be done
into a suitable container.

GETTING STARTED

Set the waste tank upright then replace the
secondary filter followed by the ball float and
motor unit securing it in place with the side clips.

Connect the hose to the waste tank by screwing on

to the inlet (clockwise).

Vacuum

Head

Wand

Sections

Motor

Unit

Discharge

Hose

ON / OFF

Switch

Ball Float

Filter

Secondary

Filter

Side

Clips

Inlet

Hose

Trolley

Waste

Tank

Rear

Catch