Prior to using the appliance for the first time, be sure to read
this document through and keep it ready to hand.
DANGER
Danger that leads directly to serious or irreversible injuries,
or even death.
WARNING
Danger that can lead to serious injuries or even death.
CAUTION
Danger that can lead to minor injuries and damage.
The appliance must
only be used by persons, who have been instructed in its correct •
usage and explicitly commissioned with the task of operating it
only be operated under supervision•
not be used by children•
Do not use any unsafe work techniques.1.
Never use the vacuum cleaner without a filter.2.
Switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug in the 3.
following situations:
Prior to cleaning and servicing Prior to replacing components Prior to changing over the appliance If foam develops or liquid emerges -
Purpose and intended use
Besides the operating instructions and the binding accident prevention regulations valid in the country of use, observe recognised regulations for safety and proper use.
The appliance is suitable for picking up dry, non-flammable dust and
liquids.
The appliance is suitable for commercial use, such as e.g. in
Hotels, Schools, Hospitals, Factories, Shops, Offices, Hire shops•
Any other use is considered as improper use. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage resulting from such use. The risk for
such use is borne solely by the user.
Proper use also includes proper operation, servicing and repairs as
specified by the manufacturer.
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Transport
Storage
Electrical connection
Extension lead
Before transporting the dirt tank, close all the locks.1.
Do not tilt the cleaner if there is liquid in the dirt tank.2.
Do not use a crane hook to lift the cleaner.3.
Store the appliance in a dry place, protected from frost.1.
It is recommended that the vacuum cleaner should be connected 1.
via a residual current circuit breaker.
Arrange the electrical parts (sockets, plugs and couplings) and 2.
lay down the extension lead so that the protection class is maintained.
Connectors and couplings of power supply cords and extension 3.
leads must be watertight.
As an extension lead, only use the version specified by the man-1.
ufacturer or one of a higher quality.
When using an extension lead, check the minimum cross-sec-2.
tions of the cable:
Cable lengthCross section
< 16 A< 25 A
up to 20 m1.5 mm
20 to 50 m2.5 mm
2
2
2.5 mm
4.0 mm
2
2
Battery Charger
Warranty
Only use the battery which is delivered with the charger. Other types
of batteries could cause an explosion. Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries or other types of primary batteries. Do not dispose of
batteries in fire as the battery may explode, leak or catch fire.
Keep the charger in a dry place (indoor use only). In order to avoid
the risk of fire or electrical shock, the charger must be protected
against high humidity and water.
The charger must
not be used if plug or cover are defective•
not be opened or converted•
kept away from children•
not be used unattended•
be disconnected after use•
be cleaned with a soft cloth only after the plug is disconnected•
be repaired only by authorised personnel•
Our general conditions of business are applicable with regard to the
guarantee.
Unauthorised modifications to the appliance, the use of incorrect
brushes in addition to using the appliance in a way other than for the
intended purpose exempt the manufacturer from any liability for the
resulting damage.
Tests and approvals
Electrical tests must be per formed in accordance with the provisions
of safety regulations (BGV A3) and to DIN VDE 0701 Part 1 and Part
3. In ac cord ance with DIN VDE 0702 these tests must be performed
at regular intervals and after repairs or modifications.
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Risks
Electrical components
DANGER
Electric shock due to faulty mains connecting lead.
Touching a faulty mains connecting lead can result in
serious or even fatal injuries.
Do not damage the mains power lead (e.g. by driving 1.
over it, pulling or crushing it).
Regularly check whether the power cord is damaged or 2.
shows signs of ageing.
Have the faulty mains connecting lead replaced by your 3.
Nilfisk-Alto service representative or a qualified electrician prior to using the appliance again.
DANGER
The upper section of the vacuum cleaner contains live
components.
Contact with live components leads to serious or even fatal
injuries.
Never spray water on to the upper section of the vacuum 1.
cleaner.
CAUTION
Appliance socket*).
The appliance socket is only designed for the purposes defined
in the operating instructions. The connection of different
appliances can result in damage.
Prior to plugging in an appliance, always switch off the vac-1.
uum cleaner and the appliance that is to be connected.
Read the operating instructions to the appliance to be con-2.
nected and observe the safety notes contained in these.
CAUTION
Damage due to unsuitable mains voltage.
The appliance can be damaged as a result of being connected
to an unsuitable mains voltage.
Ensure that the voltage shown on the rating plate corre-1.
sponds to the voltage of the local mains power supply.
1)
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Picking up liquids
Hazardous materials
CAUTION
Picking up liquids.
Do not pick up flammable liquids.
Before liquids are picked up, always remove the filter bag/1.
waste bag and check that the float
1)
or the water level limit 1) works properly.
The use of a separate filter element or filter screen is rec-2.
ommended.
If foam appears, stop work immediately and empty the 3.
tank.
WARNING
Hazardous materials.
Vacuuming up hazardous materials can lead to serious or
even fatal injuries
The following materials must not be picked up by the 1.
vacuum cleaner:
The use of non-genuine spare parts and accessories can
impair the safety of the appliance.
Only use spare parts and accessories from Nilfisk-Alto.1.
Use only the brushes supplied with the vacuum cleaner 2.
or specified in the operating manual.
CAUTION
Picking up environmentally hazardous materials.
Materials picked up can present a hazard to the
environment.
Dispose of the dirt in accordance with legal regulations.1.
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2 Description
2.1 Operating elements
1Handle with receptacle for electrical lead
2Fixing point for suction pipe holder
3Retaining clamp
4Castor
5Dirt tank
6Inlet fitting
7Applicance switch
8Appliance socket
9Operating knob for filter cleaning
1)
1)
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1
9
8
7
2
3
6
5
4
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1)
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2.2 Operating panel
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ATTIX 30- / 40- / 50-21
auto
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ATTIX 30-01 PC BATT
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3 Before starting the cleaner
3.1 Assembling the
vacuum cleaner
3.1.1 Taking accessories out
of the packaging
3.1.2 Attaching the suction
pipe holder to the
suction pipe
1)
1)
A
1.
2.
3.
A
Take vacuum cleaner and 1.
accessories out of the packaging.
The mains plug should not 2.
yet be inserted into a socket.
Open the retaining clamps 4.
(B) and remove the upper
section of the vacuum cleaner.
Take the accessories 5.
the dirt tank and the packaging.
Attach the suction pipe hold-1.
er to the suction pipe.
1)
out of
3.2 Loadiing and
inserting the battery
(ATTIX 30-01 PC BATT)
Insert the power cord of the 1.
charger into a properly installed and fused socket with
earthing contact.
Insert the battery into the 2.
charger.
1)
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Remove the battery from the 3.
charger after completion of
the charching process (LED
100% lights up).
Insert the battery into the 4.
machine and fix it by turning
down the carrying handle.
3.3 Inserting the filter bag
A
A
The mains plug should not 1.
yet be inserted into a socket.
Open the retaining clamps 2.
(A) and remove the upper sec-tion of the vacuum
cleaner.
Insert the filter bag into the 3.
dirt tank.
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Press the filter bag connec-4.
tion firmly on to the inlet
fitting.
A
A
Attach the upper section of 5.
the vacuum cleaner.
Close the retaining clamps 6.
(A ). Ensure that the retaining clamps fit properly.
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4 Control / Operation
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4.1 Connections
4.1.1 Connecting the suction
hose
4.1.2 Electrical connection
The operating voltage shown on the
rating plate must corres pond to the
voltage of the mains power supply.
4.2 Switching on the
vacuum cleaner
4.2.1 Switch „ 0-I “
1)
Connect the suction hose.1.
1. Ensure that the cleaner is
switched off.
2. Insert the power cord into a
properly installed and fused
socket with earthing contact.
Switch
position
0
I
Function
Off
On
4.2.2 Switch „ auto-0-I “
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1)
auto
Switch
position
0
auto
I
Function
Off
Auto On/Off
On / manual
mode
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4.2.3 Suction power control
1)
4.2.4 Auto-On/Off-Operation
- "auto" switch
position
The vacuum cleaner is switched on
and off by the power tool connected.
Dirt is picked up from the source of
dust immediately.
T o comply with regulations, only approved dust producing tools should
be connected.
The maximum power consumption
of the connected electrical appliance is stated in section "Technical
data".
Before switching the switch to position „auto“, ensure that the tool connected to the appliance socket is
switched off.
1)
auto
Switch
position
Function
The suction
power control
switch allows
precise
adaptation of
the suction
power for
different
cleaning tasks.
Switch off the vacuum clean-1.
er.
Switch off the power tool.2.
Connect the power tool and 3.
the vacuum cleaner with a
suction hose.
Insert the plug of the power 4.
tool into the tool socket on
the operating panel of the
vacuum cleaner.
Switch on the vacuum clean-5.
er. Switch in "auto" position.
Switch on the power tool. The 6.
vacuum cleaner motor starts
when the connected power
tool is switched on.
When the power tool is
switched off, the vacuum
cleaner continues to run for
a short moment so that any
dust in the suction hose is
conveyed to the filter bag.
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4.3 Cleaning the filter element
4.3.1 Cleaning the filter element
" Push&Clean System "
(ATTIX 30- / 40- / 50-xx PC)
Only for vacuum cleaning without a filter bag and without a cloth insert filter.
4.3.2 Cleaning the filter
element " XtremeClean "
(ATTIX 30- / 40- / 50-xx XC)
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If suction performance drops:
Turn switch to position "I" (maximum suction power).1.
Close the nozzles or suction hose opening with the palm of your 2.
hand.
Press the button to start filter cleaning three times. The resulting 3.
stream of air removes attached dust from the slats of the filter
elements.
Only for vacuum cleaning without a
cloth insert filter.
To ensure that suction performance is always at its best, the filter
element is automatically cleaned during operation. We recommend
complete cleaning if the filter element becomes extremely dirty.
Switch off the vacuum cleaner1.
Close the nozzles or suction hose opening with the palm of your 2.
hand.
Turn the switch to position „I“ and let the cleaner operate for ap-3.
prox. 10 seconds with the suction hose opening closed.
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5 Applications and techniques
5.1 Techniques
5.1.1 Picking up dry
substances
5.1.2 Picking up liquids
If used correctly, additional accessories, suction nozzles and suction hoses can enhance the cleaning action and reduce the cleaning
effort.
Effective cleaning is achieved if you follow just a few guidelines in
combination with your own practical experience in special fields.
Here are some basic tips.
Before picking up dry substances, always ensure that a filter bag is
inserted in the tank (see section "Accessories" for order number).
Disposal of the picked up material is then simple and hygienic.
After picking up liquids, the filter element is wet. A damp filter element clogs more quickly when dry substances are picked up. For this
reason the filter element should be washed and dried or replaced by
a dry element before dry substances are picked up.
Before liquids are picked up, always remove the filter bag/disposal
bag.
The use of a separate filter element or filter screen is recommended.
If foam appears, stop work immediately and empty the tank.
To reduce the amount of foam, use foam killer Nilfisk-Alto Foam Stop
(see section "Accessories" for order number).
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6 After finishing work
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6.1 Switching the vacuum
cleaner off and storage
A
C
B
Switch off the cleaner and 1.
pull the mains plug out of the
socket.
Wind up the power cord onto 2.
the handle (A). Begin winding up the cord at the cleaner
end and not the plug end to
prevent the power cord from
tangling up.
Empty the dirt tank and clean 3.
the vacuum cleaner.
After picking up liquids: Store 4.
the upper section of the vacuum cleaner separately so
that the filter element can
dry.
Hang the suction hose with 5.
the floor nozzle (B) in the
brackets and pack the accessories (C) away.
Store the cleaner in a dry 6.
room where it is protected
from unauthorized use.
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7 Maintenance
7.1 Maintenance plan
7.2.1Emptying dirt tank
7.2.2Replacing the filter bag
7.2.3Replacing the disposal bag
7.2.4Replacing filter element (Push&Clean)
7.2.5Replacing filter element (XtremeClean)
After finishing workWhen required
7.2 Maintenance work
7.2.1 Emptying the dirt tank
After emptying the tank: clean the
rim of the tank and the seals in the
intermediate ring and the upper section of cleaner before refitting them.
If the seal or groove is dirty or damaged, the suction performance will
be reduced.
Before reinserting the suction hose:
clean the inlet fitting and hose collar.
A
A
Switch off the vacuum clean-1.
er and pull the mains plug
out of the socket.
Open the retaining clamps (A) 2.
and remove the upper section of the vacuum cleaner.
Tip out the collected dirt.3.
Dispose of the dirt in accord-4.
ance with legal regulations.
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A
Attach the upper section of 5.
the vacuum cleaner.
Close the retaining clamps 6.
(B). Ensure that the retaining
clamps fit properly.
A
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7.2.2 Replacing the filter bag
A
B
C
D
A
Switch off the vacuum clean-1.
er and pull the mains plug
out of the socket.
Open the retaining clamps 2.
(A) and remove the upper
section of the vacuum cleaner.
Removing the filter bag:
Carefully remove the filter 3.
bag connection from the inlet
fitting (C).
Close the filter bag connec-4.
tion (D) with the slider.
Dispose of the filter bag in 5.
accordance with legal regulations.
A
Inserting the filter bag:
Clean the dirt tank.6.
Insert the filter bag in the dirt 7.
tank.
Press the bush of the 8.
new filter bag firmly on
to the inlet fitting (C).
Attach the upper section of 9.
the vacuum cleaner.
Close the retaining clamps 10.
(B). Ensure that the retaining
clamps fit properly.
A
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7.2.3 Replacing the disposal
bag
A
C
B
D
A
Switch off the vacuum clean-1.
er and pull the mains plug
out of the socket.
Open the retaining clamps 2.
(A) and remove the upper
section of the vacuum cleaner.
Removing the disposal bag:
Close the disposal bag with 3.
string (B).
Carefully remove the filter 4.
bag connection from the inlet
fitting (C).
Close the disposal bag con-5.
nection (D) with the slider.
Dispose of the disposal bag 6.
in accordance with legal regulations.
A
E
Inserting the disposal bag:
Clean the dirt tank.7.
Insert the disposal bag into 8.
the dirt tank.
Check that the ventilation 9.
holes (E) remain inside the
dirt tank.
Press the bush of the new fil-10.
ter bag firmly on to the inlet
fitting.
Fold the top edge of the dis-11.
posal bag over the rim of the
dirt tank.
Attach the upper section of 12.
the vacuum cleaner.
Close the retaining clamps 13.
(A). Ensure that the retaining
clamps fit properly.
A
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7.2.4 Replacing filter element
(Push & Clean System)
Never use the vacuum clean er without a filter.
A
B
A
Switch off the vacuum clean-1.
er and pull the mains plug
out of the socket.
Open the retaining clamps 2.
(A) and remove the upper
section of the vacuum cleaner.
Removing the filter element:
Turn the filter holder anticlo-3.
ckwise and remove it .
Carefully remove the filter el-4.
ement.
Clean the filter seal (B). 5.
Check it for damage and replace it if necessary.
A
Inserting the filter element:
Fit the filter holder and turn it 6.
clockwise to secure it.
Fit the filter holder and turn it 7.
clockwise to secure it.
Dispose of the used fi l-8.
ter element in accordance with legal regulations.
Attach the upper section of 9.
the vacuum cleaner.
Close the retaining clamps 10.
(A). Ensure that the retaining
clamps fit properly.
A
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7.2.5 Replacing filter element
(XtremeClean System)
Never use the vacuum clean er without a filter.
A
B
B
A
Switch off the vacuum clean-1.
er and pull the mains plug
out of the socket.
Open the retaining clamps 2.
(A) and remove the upper
section of the vacuum cleaner.
Removing the filter elements:
Open fi lter tension part (B).3.
Remove carefully the cas-4.
settes with fi lter elements.
B
C
D
Inserting the filter elements:
Insert new fi lter elements (C) 5.
into the cassettes (D).
Attach the cassettes with the 6.
fi lter elements onto the upper section of the vacuum
cleaner.
Fix the fi lter tension part (B).7.
Dispose of the used fi l-8.
ter elements in accordance with legal regulations.
Attach the upper section of 9.
the vacuum cleaner.
Close the retaining clamps 10.
(A). Ensure that the retaining
clamps fit properly.
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A
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8 Troubleshooting
FaultCauseRemedy
‡ Motor does not start> Fuse of the mains socket has
blown.
> Overload protection switch
has tripped.
> Motor is faulty.• Have motor changed by
‡
Motor does not run in
automatic mode
‡
Reduced suction power> Suction power selected with
‡
No suction power during
1)
wet cleaning
‡
Voltage fluctuations> Impedance of power supply is
> Filter element is clogged.• See section „Cleaning filter
> Seal between tank and upper
section of vacuum cleaner is
faulty or missing.
> Cleaning mechanism is
defective.
> Tank is full. • Switch off the cleaner. Empty
too high.
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• Connect mains fuse.
• Switch off the vacuum cleaner
and allow it to cool for approx.
5 minutes. If the cleaner
cannot be started again,
contact the Nilfisk-Alto service
department.
Nilfisk-Alto Service.
• Check that the power tool
works or that the plug is
inserted correctly.
• Note that minimum power
rating is P>40W
• Set suction power in
accordance with section
„Setting suction power“.
• See "Emptying tank" or
"Replacing disposal bag, filter
bag" sections.
element“ and „Replacing filter
element“.
• Replace seal.
• Contact Nilfisk-Alto Service.
the tank.
•Connect the cleaner to another
socket closer to the fuse box.
Voltage fluctuations over
7% should not occur if the
impedance at the transfer point
is ≤ 0.15 Ω .
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9 Further information
9.1 Recycling the cleaner
9.2 Guarantee
9.3 Tests and approvals
Make the old cleaner unusable immediately.
Unplug the cleaner.1.
Cut the power cord.2.
Do not discard of electrical appliances with household waste.3.
As specified in European Directive 2002/96/EC on old electrical and electronic appliances, used electrical goods must
be collected separately and recycled ecologically. Contact
your local authorities or your nearest dealer for further information.
Our general conditions of business are applicable with regard to the
guarantee.
Unauthorised modifications to the appliance, the use of incorrect
brushes in addition to using the appliance in a way other than for the
intended purpose exempt the manufacturer from any liability for the
resulting damage.
Electrical tests must be performed in accordance with the provisions
of safety regulations (BGV A3) and to DIN VDE 0701 Part 1 and Part
3. In accordance with DIN VDE 0702 these tests must be performed
at regular intervals and after repairs or modifications.
The vacuum cleaner has been approved in accordance with IEC/EN
60335-2-69.
9.4 EC declaration of
conformity
EC declaration of
conformity
ALTO Deutschland GmbH
Guido-Oberdorfer-Straße 2-8
D-89287 Bellenberg
Product:
Model:
Description:
The design of the appliance
corresponds to the following
pertinent regulations:
Applied harmonized standards:
Applied national standards and
technical specifi cations:
Dipl. Ing. Wolfgang Nieuwkamp
Tests and approvalsBellenberg, 02.01.2008
Clarke Canada
Part of the Nilfi sk-Advance Group
4080 B Sladeview Crescent, Unit 1
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 5Y5
Tel.: +1 905 569 0266
Fax: +1 905 569 8586
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Tel.: +852 2427 5951
Fax: +852 2487 5828
HUNGARY
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E-mail: info@nilfi sk-advance.hu
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Divisione di Nilfi sk-Advance A/S
Località Novella Terza
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E-mail: d.puglia@nilfi sk-advance.it
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MEXICO
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