Machine Operation - Clarke ALTO CTV Manuel D'utilisation

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MACHINE OPERATION

Picking Up Dry Substances
Before picking up dry substances, the bag-type filter
should always be installed in the tank. It is then easy
to dispose of the material picked up and the service life
of the main filter element is significantly increased.
WARNING: Inflammable substances must not
be picked up with the machine!
After picking up liquids, the filter element is damp.
Damp filter elements can clog more quickly when dry
substances are picked up. For this reason, the filter
element should be dried or replaced before picking up
any dry substances.
Picking Up Liquids
For both wet and dry applications be sure to leave the
cartridge filter and the cloth filter in place around the
float cage. Also be sure to frequently clean the filters.
This is especially true when the vacuum is being used
with strippers and wax.
Daily Maintenance
CAUTION: Strippers and some detergents
produce foam which will damage the vacuum
motors. The vacuum float shut-off may not be
sensitive to all foams. Be sure to check that the
tank is not filling with foam. Use a defoaming
agent to avoid pulling foam through the
vacuum motor. Should the vacuum motor
become wet, remove source of overflow and
immediately run vacuum motor open to purge
the motor dry. Both the cartridge filter and the
cloth filter should be rinsed and dried to
remove stripper or wax. Do not allow stripper
or wax to dry in the filters, as this will ad-
versely affect performance.
1. Drain and rinse tank and remove head assembly to
allow drying.
2. Remove, rinse, and clean filters and allow to dry.
3. Inspect the power cord and hoses for damage.
WARNING: Inflammable liquids must not be
picked up with the machine!
Switching On The Machine (CTV 7, 15, 20)
Turn the switch to position "I" .
After Finishing Work
1. Switch off the machine and pull the plug of the
power cord out of the plug socket.
2. Wind up the power cord.
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CTV 230V Operator's Manual