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Emergency Pneumatics.
Operating Instructions
VETTER Safety Cushion SP 60
Type Safety Cushion SP 60
based on DIN 14151, Part 3
Serial No.: Year of manufacture:
Art. No. 9987038801 | © Vetter GmbH I 07/14 I Changes and errors excepted.
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Contents
1. EC Conformity declaration ........................................2
2. Description of product ............................................5
2.1 Correct use according to instructions ........................5
2.2 Technical data for safety cushion ............................5
2.3 Technical data for blowers ..................................6
2.4 Ambient conditions and limits ..............................7
2.5 Safety instructions ..........................................7
3. Preparing the product for use .....................................8
3.1 Transport + Storage .........................................8
3.2 Inspection for completeness ................................8
3.3 Packing plan ................................................9
3.4 Safety measures before use ............................... 10
3.5 Preparations for operation ................................ 11
4. Operating instructions .......................................... 12
4.1 Safe operation ............................................ 12
4.2 Normal functions ......................................... 13
4.3 Exceptional situations .....................................14
4.4 After operation ........................................... 14
4.5 Maintenance, repair and cleaning after every .................
operation period .........................................14
5. Possible defects: safety cushion .................................16
6. Repetitive inspections ..........................................16
6.1 Inspection deadlines ...................................... 17
6.2 Inspection regulations and certication ...................17
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Regulations Annual inspection ..................................... 18
Regulations Main safety inspection ................................. 20
Regulations General safety inspection .............................. 20
Inspection report for the Vetter Safety Cushion .....................21
7. Spare parts list .................................................. 22
8. Withdrawal from use ............................................23
9. Operating instructions for blowers ..............................24
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1. EC Conformity declaration
EC Conformity declaration for Ramfan blowers
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EC conformity declaration for Leader blowers
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EC Conformity declaration for safety cushions
(available on request)
in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC
Manufacturer name and address
Vetter GmbH
A Unit of IDEX Corporation
Blatzheimer Str. 10 - 12
53909 Zülpich
We hereby declare, that the Vetter Safety Cushion SP 60 (Rescue
height 50 m/192 ft.)
Type: SP 60
Serial No: _____________
Model: _____________
(see appliance plate, to be entered by customer)
meets the following relevant provisions:
Directive 2006/42/EC on Machinery
Applied harmonised standards, references to which have been
published in the Ocial Journal of the European Union:
EN ISO 12100 part 1/2
Applied national standards and technical specications:
DIN 14151-part 1 & 3
Authorised representative for the compilation of technical documents:
Vetter GmbH
Blatzheimer Str. 10 - 12
53909 Zülpich
This EC Conformity Declaration was issued:
Zülpich, 22.07.2014
(Place, Date, Signature)
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2. Description of product
The self-aligning VETTER safety cushion SP 60 consists of a dual
chamber system. It is also equipped with an innovative pressure
regulation system.
A minimum of 4 persons are required to assemble and disassemble it. The external covers are made of inammable resistive and rot
resistive material (according to DIN 4102 B1) and has a combination of welded and sown seams.
The VETTER Safety Cushion SP 60 is produced according to the
requirements specied in DIN 14 151, Part 3.
2.1 Correct use according to instructions
The safety cushion is inated by connecting and starting the blower.
The ventilation openings on all 4 sides prevent over-ination of
the cushion.
The safety cushion should be used when it is not possible to carry
out rescue with other means (e.g. aerial ladder trucks) or when it is
necessary to use the safety cushion owing to lack of time.
Possible injury cannot be excluded in every single case when
using the safety cushion.
The safety cushion is only permitted to be used in emergencies and only for person rescue! It is strictly forbidden to use it for exercises and shows!
2.2 Technical data for safety cushion
1. Blower 5. Other deventilation openings
2. Ination hose 6. Positioning loops
3. Landing area with marking 7. Packing covers
4. Deventilation system (on both
sides)
8. Type label, imprinted
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The serial number on the Type Label is coded as follows:
For example: Serial number 07101234
07 10 1234
Month: July* Year: 2010* Consecutive number
* month and year of production
Safety Cushion SP 60 (Art. No. 1530016100)
External size, approx.
Height, approx.
Weight, approx.
Ination time, approx. sec. 80
Operating temp.
Folded size, approx.
cm 850 x 650 x 250
inch 331.5 x 253.5 x 97.5
cm 250
inch 97.5
kg 240
lbs 529
°C -20°C bis +50°C
cm 155 x 100 x 55
inch 60.5 x 39 x 21.5
2.3 Technical data for blowers
Ramfan EV420
Electrical blower
Art. No. 1530014800 1530019100
m³/h 16,498 33,900
Capacity
cfm 9,705 19,956
Leader
ESP 230*
Electrical blower
EV420
Noise level dB 97 84
Starting current limiter integrated integrated
1,1 kW, 2,2 kW,
Motor
240 V 50/60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz
IP protection mode IP 64 IP 55
mm 580 x 430 x 410 550 x 548 x 492
Dimensions, approx.
inch 22.6 x 16.8 x 16 21.7 x 21.4 x 19.2
kg 31 43
Weight, approx.
lbs 68 95
*Note: Only Leader blowers are to be used which have been supplied by Vetter!
ESP 230
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MT 236 H
Leader
MT 236 H*
High power blower -
petrol
Art. No. 1530019300
m³/h 43,100
Capacity
cfm 25,372
Noise level dB 91
bar
Operating pressure
-
psi
6,5 PS Honda -
Motor
4 stroke
Running time (with
the tank full)
100 min.
mm 550 x 548 x 492
Dimensions, approx.
inch 21.7 x 21.4 x 19.2
kg 42
Weight, approx.
lbs 93
*Note: Only Leader blowers are to be used which have been supplied by Vetter!
2.4 Ambient conditions and limits
The assembly location is mainly dependent on the operational situation and the local conditions.
The assembly area should, as far as possible, be free of sharp objects or objects which could puncture.
The safety cushion is to be protected against heat.
2.5 Safety instructions
The main condition for reliable operation of the VETTER safety
cushion is an exact knowledge and adherence to these operating
instructions and safety information.
In addition to this, it is imperative to observe the valid regulations
and stipulations for accident prevention.
Only trained re service sta are permitted to carry out operation.
Jumping for exercises or shows is strictly forbidden!
Only special drop objects, such as sand bags or dummies, are to
be used for exercising and testing!
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Drop objects with a weight mass of 50 kg dropped from a height
of maximum 60 m
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Non-compliance is a contravention of re service regulations (UVV
- German Accident Prevention Regulations) and exclude any form
of liability!
It is pointed out here that this can have legal consequences.
Incorrect use or any unauthorized changes to the safety cushion
make any manufacturer liability, with respect to any resulting damage, null and void.
3. Preparing the product for use
3.1 Transport + Storage
3.2 Inspection for completeness
An inspection is to be made before and after each operational period in order to check the components for completeness and to
see if they are free of damage.
The safety cushion is complete and can be erected
without diculty.
Two permanent blowers
are available and are in
perfect condition. Turbine
blade, cover and housing
are free of damage.
Set list for SP 60
1530016100 Safety cushion SP 60 1 1 1
1530016200 Packing cover 1 1 1
1530016300 Repair and spare part set 1 1 1
1530014800 Ramfan EV420 blower 2 - 1530019100 Leader electr. blower ESP 230 - 2 1530019300 Leader blower (petrol) MT 236 H - - 2
1530016000 1530019400 1530019600
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Packing cover for the safety cushion is available and
free of damage.
Any other objects must not be placed on the safety cushion during transport or storage.
Only store the safety cushion in a dry room when it is clean and in
a dry condition.
The life duration of the product can be shortened by being subjected to outside inuences (e.g. heat from direct sunlight, temperature deviations etc.).
Optimum storage temperature (min to max): -20°C to +50°C
3.3 Packing plan
Before packing the VETTER safety cushion check for damage.
Safety cushions are only to be packed after inspection!
The safety cushion must only be packed when it is clean and dry.
Completely deate the safety cushion. To do this, switch o the
blower and let the air escape out of the cushion.
Only start packing when the air has completely escaped out of
the safety cushion.
Lay out the safety cushion evenly.
Smooth out the landing area (Fig. 2).
The initial position is the front side with the connection hoses for
the blower. Fold in the side to the left up to the ination hoses
(Fig. 3).
Turn over the right-hand side of the cushion up to the ination
hoses (Fig. 4).
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Once again fold both sides to the middle until the width of the
packing cover is reached (Fig. 5).
Now roll the safety cushion in the direction of the ination hoses
as tightly as possible (Fig. 6).
The width of the rolled up safety cushion must not exceed the
width of the packing cover.
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Place the packing cover behind the rolled up safety cushion. Roll
the safety cushion onto the packing cover and after this place the
hoses together on the roll.
Then fold the sides of the packing cover in the sequence shown
over the rolled up safety cushion.
Finally secure with the belts and adjust them to the corresponding tension with the tension device.
After this, the safety cushion can be stored on a vehicle.
3.4 Safety measures before use
Only extension cables or cable drums of suitable size for the corresponding current load are to be used (see „type label“). The cable
should have a minimum cross section of 3 x 2.5 mm² and be a
maximum of 100 m in length.
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It must be ensured that only the original blower supplied by Vetter is used because only this one is permitted by the inspection!
Before connecting always make certain that the switch on the blower is positioned to OFF.
Only perfectly working and tested safety cushions are permitted
to be used!
The assembly location is mainly dependent on the operational situation and local conditions.
The assembly location must, as far as possible, be free of any sharp
or pointed foreign bodies. The safety cushion is to be protected
against heat.
3.5 Preparations for operation
Remove the safety cushion from the vehicle and lay it out on a
suciently large free area.
The exact assembly location is determined by the head of operation.
Release the packing cover.
The pictogram on the cover shows the direction for rolling out the
cushion.
Open the cover and lay out the ination hoses.
Ramfan blowers
The blowers are assembled onto the ination hoses of the safety
cushion via a snap-in connection.
Lay the ination hoses with the eyes over the pins and then tension the snap-in connection using the ratchet until the ination
hoses are xed to the blower.
Finally ensure that all 4 eyes lay on one pin thus ensuring stability.
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Make certain that the hoses are solidly
connected to the blower!
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Leader blowers
In order to use the Leader brand of blower it must be ensured that
they are equipped with special adapters (contained in the delivery package of the blower). Place the adapter on the opening and
turn counter-clockwise until it locks. The ination hoses of the safety cushion are then xed via a snap-in coupling.
Lay the ination hoses with the eyes over the pins and then tension the snap-in coupling with the ratchet until the ination hoses
are solidly connected with the adapters.
Finally ensure that all 4 eyes lay on one pin thus ensuring stability.
Make certain that the hoses are solidly
connected to the blower!
4. Operating instructions
4.1 Safe operation
The safety cushion is to be erected so that only vertical jumps can
be made. If possible, the person jumping should not jump into the
cushion in the upright position but in the supine position. Never
ask the person to be rescued to jump at an angle.
After each jump it may be necessary to realign the safety cushion.
The safety cushion must only be lifted and moved using the positioning loops.
For safety and life duration reasons, any dragging across rough is
to be avoided.
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Note! It is possible that the person to be rescued jumps
into a safety cushion which has not been completely
erected because this is not completely recognizable
from above!
The head of operations must decide, before erecting,
whether the safety cushion should be erected at the
operational location or whether it should be erected at
a safe location and then transported to the operation location.
4.2 Normal functions
Adjust the blower, connected to the safety cushion, to maximum
power and then switch on.
Note! The blower must always be driven at maximum power so that the safety cushion can be quickly reset and is
always lled permanently with sucient air.
Insucient air supply can negatively inuence operation. The rotary control is set to maximum power for this
purpose.
The safety cushion unfolds assisted by the operator and only has
to be positioned. Using the positioning loops, the safety cushion
is lifted for setting up purposes. The blowers should be simultaneously aligned by two persons depending on the cushion.
The safety cushion is set up within a maximum time of 80 seconds.
In doing this a check should be made to see if the vent openings,
including rubber rings, are in perfect condition.
Should parts get caught up during safety cushion set up then
switch o the blower immediately and eliminate the defect. After
this has been done continue lling.
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The safety cushion is fully operational only when it has been fully
set up.
The maximum jump height is 60 m!
After the person has jumped and has climbed out of the cushion,
the cushion automatically realigns itself within a maximum of 20
seconds to its original shape.
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The safety cushion is available for further jumps only after the person who jumped has left the cushion and also after it completely
realigns again.
4.3 Exceptional situations
If the position of the safety cushion shifts due to the previous jump
then the safety cushion as well as the blower are to be realigned.
Switch the blower o immediately if you hear abnormal noises in
addition to the noises that are similar to those of a turbine. In this
case please inform the manufacturer immediately.
4.4 After operation
Remove the safety cushion out of the danger zone and deate it
in a freely open space.
Switch o the blower in order to do this. The safety cushion automatically deates on its own and lays at on the ground.
Fold up the safety cushion according to the packing plan.
Let the blower cool o before storing it.
4.5 Maintenance, repair and cleaning after every
operation period
Safety cushions:
Cleaning
The safety cushion can be cleaned with warm water or soap suds.
Do not use aggressively acting cleaning agents or solvents!
Completely rinse o soap subs with clear water. Dry the safety
cushion at normal room temperature.
Storage
The safety cushion must only be stored in a dry room after cleaning
and drying. The safety cushion is to be stored in the packing cover after it has been folded together according to regulations. No
other objects are to be stored on top of the safety cushion.
The material of the safety cushion is of course subject to natural
aging.
The life duration of the product is greatly inuenced by such factors as external eects, storage conditions, how often it is used
and the type of use.
Optimum storage temperature (min. to max.): -20 °C to +50 °C
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Maintenance
Maintenance on the safety cushion must be carried out
by the manufacturer.
After use without loading by a falling load:
9 Cleaning
9 Visual inspection by the user
After use with loading by a falling load or a person to be
rescued:
9 Cleaning
9 Visual and function inspections by specialists having additio-
nal training by the manufacturer
Blowers
Cleaning
Ramfan blower
Before cleaning, disconnect the blower from mains power. The
blower must be regularly cleaned with a biodegradable cleaning
solution in order to get rid of dust and dirt.
Never immerse the blower motor in liquid or directly spray it.
Do not use any solvents (e.g. MEK, Acetone) which contain chlorinated hydrocarbons. (refer to the separate instructions for the
blower - Section 9).
Maintenance
Ramfan blower
Check to see if the blower is perfectly operational. Opening the
blower for maintenance reasons is only permitted to be done by
specialists.
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Leader blower
Normal maintenance of the petrol motor, with respect to oil
change and oil inspection is sucient.
After operation it is recommended that a visual inspection be
made of the ventilator ns for hairline cracks or any other forms
of damage. If any damage to the n is detected then this must be
repaired by the manufacturer due to the fact that the ventilator
wheel has to be balanced after exchanging the damaged part.
Important! Inspect safety cushions and blowers for damage according to inspection instructions.
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The safety cushion is operationally available after inspection and maintenance work has been carried out.
5. Possible defects: safety cushion
Problem/Defect Solution
The safety cushion does not align
itself correctly.
The hoses are bent. Switch o the blower and realign
Check to see if parts of the safety
cushion have been caught up. In
this case, switch o the blower
and eliminate the defect immediately. Ination can continue after
this has been done.
Check to see if the ventilation
openings are in perfect condition, including rubber rings. If
necessary align the rubber rings
so that the ventilation openings
remain closed.
Check to see if the blower is set
to maximum power, correct this if
necessary.
blower and hoses.
Possible defect: blower
Ramfan: Refer to the operating instructions for the blower from Page 27
onwards
Leader: Refer to the operating instructions for the blower from Page 29
onwards
6. Repetitive inspections
Safety cushions are only permitted to be repaired by the manufacturer.
Maintenance work is only permitted to be carried out by persons who
have undergone special training by the manufacturer in maintenance
and repair work and are authorized to do this by the manufacturer. In
addition to this, they must work in a maintenance shop authorized by
the manufacturer and have a knowledge of the safety and accident prevention regulations.
The following come solely into consideration for safety cushion inspection:
for Annual Inspection
The specialist according to the preliminary remarks in GUV-G 9102.
for the Main Safety Inspection
The specialist according to the preliminary
remarks in GUV-G 9102 in addition to extra
training by the manufacturer or a trainer
authorized by the manufacturer.
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1st Year Annual Inspection 9th Year Annual Inspection
2nd Year Annual Inspection 10th Year General safety inspection
Authorization must be made in writing.
This authorization is valid for a maximum period of 60 months
and can, after registration and training, be extended.
The specialist or the inspection institute in which he is employed,
must have the necessary testing devices for the scope of the inspection.
for the Main Safety Inspection
The General Safety Inspection is to be exclusively carried out by
the manufacturer
6.1 Inspection deadlines
3rd Year Annual Inspection 11th Year Annual Inspection
4th Year Annual Inspection 12th Year Annual Inspection
5th Year Main safety inspection 13th Year Main safety inspection
6th Year Annual Inspection 14th Year Annual Inspection
7th Year Annual Inspection 15th Year Disposal
8th Year Main safety inspection
Should there be any doubt about safety or reliability then a General Safety Inspection must be arranged with the manufacturer.
The life period of the safety cushion is limited to 15 years due to
product reliability and safety.
After this life period, the safety cushion must not be used
for exercises or any other purposes.
6.2 Inspection regulations and certication
The individual inspections, such as the annual visual and function
inspection, are to be carried out according to the inspection instructions in the operating manual.
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A test report is to be made about the inspection carried out (copy
the corresponding page if required).
The inspections carried out are to be entered into an inspection
log book (contained in the standard delivery package) as well as
on the safety cushion itself.
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Regulations Annual inspection
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and after each period of use
Serial number:
Year of construction:
Inspection due 1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th Year
6th Year
7th Year
9th Year
11th Year
12th Year
14th Year
Disposal after 15 years
In order to carry out this inspection, the inspector must have the
corresponding qualications according to GUV-G 9102.
The execution and results of the inspection are to be recorded in
writing. This is made by:
9 Filling out an inspection report (see attachment)
9 Entry into the inspection log book
9 Direct entry on the safety cushion itself (only once annually)
Testing instructions for the inspection after each period
of use without loading by a falling object
1. Visual inspection of the cleaned safety cushion for externally
recognizable damage in the inated condition.
Testing instructions for the inspection after each period
of use with loading by a falling object or under operation conditions by a person being rescued
1. Visual inspection of the cleaned safety cushion for externally
recognizable damage in the deated condition (upper and lower cover)
2. Inate the safety cushion
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3. Inspect the following parts and visually check for recognizable damage in the assembled condition
9 Landing area with marking
9 Packing cover
9 Side covers
9 Quick snap-in connection on the blower
9 Floor covers
9 Ination hoses
9 Horizontal separation covers
9 Ventilation openings
9 Internal connection covers
9 Rubber bands on the ventilation openings (exchange if ne-
cessary)
9 Seams
9 Positioning loops
9 Blower (according to manufacturers instructions)
4. Inspection of the inside area for foreign bodies (clean if necessary)
5. Documentation (test report lled out, type label marked, inspection entered into the inspection log book)
Maintenance and repair work must only be carried out by the manufacturer.
Contact the manufacturer if there are any doubts about safety or
reliability of the Vetter safety cushion!
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Regulations Main safety inspection
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Serial number:
Year of construction:
Inspection due on: 5th Year
8th Year
13th Year
Disposal after 15 years
In order to carry out this inspection, the specialist must meet the
conditions stipulated in the preliminary remarks contained in
GUV-G 9102 including additional training by the manufacturer or
an authorized trainer.
For information concerning training courses at our company please contact: vetter.rescue@idexcorp.com or call us at:
+49 (0) 2252/3008-0
Further information about the Vetter Academy can be found on
our website: www.vetter.de!
Regulations General safety inspection
Serial number:
Year of construction:
Inspection due on: 10th Year
Disposal after 15 years
This inspection is to be exclusively carried out by the manufacturer!
Arrange an inspection date with the manufacturer in good time.
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Inspection report for the Vetter Safety Cushion
Certication for the execution of the
Annual inspection
Main safety inspection
General safety inspection
according to GUV G 9102 and DIN 14 151-1
User: Name 1
Name 2
Street
Code/Town
Country
The Vetter safety cushion Type SP 60
Serial number:
Year of constr.
was tested on by inspector
____________________________________________________
The inspection produced the following results:
No defects Defects were as follows
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Next inspection:
The inspection was permanently noted down on the type label
and in the inspection log book.
____________________ ____________________
Location / Date Inspector responsible
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7. Spare parts list
Pos. Description Art. No. Picture
1 Rubber band 1530017700
2 Wooden clamp 1530017800
3 Ramfan EV420 blower 1530014800
4 Leader blower Electr.: 1530019100
Petrol: 1530019300
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8. Withdrawal from use
Safety cushion
The life duration of the safety cushion is limited to 15 years
due to product safety and reliability.
The safety cushion is not permitted to be used for exercises or any other purposes after this period.
Blowers:
Disposal of used electrical and electronic equipment (to be
used in the countries belonging to the European Union and
other European countries with a separate equipment collection system) is to be made according to the law governing
electrical and electronic equipment (Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Act / ElektroG) dated 24th March 2005 for the implementation of EU Guidelines 2002/96/EG concerning electrical / electronic equipment (WEEE Guidelines).
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the
electronic component of this product must not be treated as
normal household waste but must be returned to the manufacturer for recycling (freight-free return).
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9. Operating instructions for blowers
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Place your trust in emergency pneumatics!
We are the company who can help you, nd a solution to your problem!
Vetter GmbH
A Unit of IDEX Corporation
Sales
Blatzheimer Str. 10 - 12
D-53909 Zülpich
Germany
www.vetter.de
Tel.: +49 (0) 22 52 / 30 08-0
Fax: +49 (0) 22 52 / 30 08-590
Mail: vetter.rescue@idexcorp.com
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