Combivac 17-36

Operating Instructions

Combivac

Table of contents

General

General..........................................................................2

Table of contents............................................................2

Information about the operating instructions .................3

Liability ...........................................................................3

Notices in the operating instructions..............................3

Safety ............................................................................4

CE Declaration of Conformity ........................................4

Intended use ..................................................................4

Unauthorized use...........................................................4

Children..........................................................................4

Electric current ...............................................................6

In case of danger ...........................................................6

In case of defects...........................................................7

Dispatch .........................................................................7

Overview .......................................................................8

Technical data ................................................................8

Scope of delivery ...........................................................9

Assembly ....................................................................10

Unpacking ....................................................................10

Mounting: canister – electric suction brush .................10

Guiding tube.................................................................11

Suction hose – suction tube.........................................11

Suction tube – canister ................................................11

Suction hose ................................................................12

Power cord...................................................................12

Operation ....................................................................12

Power-on/off.................................................................12

Tilting the guiding tube.................................................12

Micro pile adjustment ...................................................13

Filter replacement indicator .........................................13

Electronic brush and suction power control.................14

After use .....................................................................14

Opening the canister (dust compartment) ...................14

Lid closing stop ............................................................14

Replacing the dust bag ................................................14

Motor protection filter ...................................................15

(Micro) exhaust filter ....................................................15

Cleaning and replacing brush roller and drive belt ......15

Disposal .......................................................................17

Troubleshooting... ......................................................18

Ordering filters and accessories..............................20

Warranty......................................................................21

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Information about the operating instructions

Liability

General

These operating instructions are intended to enable the safe and proper handling and operation of the Combivac.

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time.

Keep the operating instructions in a safe place and, if appropriate, pass the instructions on to the next owner of the Combivac.

We will accept no liability for damages resulting from failure to comply with the operating instructions.

Notices in the operating instructions

WARNING!

Indicates notices which, if ignored, can result in risk of injury or death.

ATTENTION

Indicates notices of risks that can result in damage to the appliance.

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NOTICE!

Emphasizes tips and other useful information in the operating instructions.

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CE Declaration of

Conformity

Intended use

Unauthorized use

Children

Safety

This appliance fulfils the requirements of the Appliance and Product Safety Law (GPSG) and the EU Directives

2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic Compatibility” and

2006/95/EC “Low-Voltage Directive”.

The appliance bears the CE mark on the rating plate.

The Combivac 17-36 is suitable for commercial dry cleaning of hard floors and textile floor coverings, carpets, upholstered furniture, mattresses, furniture, heating radiators and curtains.

Any other use is considered unauthorized and is

prohibited.

The examples of unauthorized use listed here can result in malfunctions, damage to the appliance or personal injury.

● This appliance is not designed to be used by persons

(including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or by persons lacking in experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by someone who is responsible for their safety or have received instructions on how to use the appliance.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

● Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Electric appliances are not toys for children! Therefore, use and store the appliance away from the reach of children. Children do not recognize the danger involved with handling an electric appliance. Do not let the power cord dangle from the appliance.

● Keep packaging films away from children - danger of suffocation!

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Safety

WARNING!

Danger of injury from vacuuming!

● Never vacuum articles of clothing, hair, eyes, fingers or other parts of the body.

● Nozzles and tube ends must never be brought close to the eyes or ears.

● Never use the appliance to vacuum human beings or animals. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages caused by unauthorized use or improper operation.

● Danger of injury!

Never reach into the rotating brush roller when working with the turbo suction brush.

Warning of health hazard!

● Never vacuum hazardous materials, such as toner used in laser printers or copiers.

Danger of fire and explosion!

● Never vacuum hot ashes or burning objects, such as cigarettes or matches.

● Never use the appliance in the vicinity of explosive or flammable materials.

● Never vacuum any solvents, explosive gases or liquids.

ATTENTION!

● Risk of short circuits!

Never vacuum water and other liquids, such as damp carpet cleaning solutions.

● Destruction of filters!

Never vacuum sharp or pointed objects, such as glass splinters, nails, etc. Materials that harden when dry, such as plaster or cement, can also destroy the filter.

● Damage to appliance from rain and dirt!

Never use or store the appliance outdoors.

● Danger from overheating!

Always keep the openings in the appliance free.

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Electric current

Safety

ATTENTION!

● Incorrect voltage can destroy the appliance. Operate the appliance only if the voltage specified on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage in your household.

● The socket must be protected with a 16 A automatic circuit breaker.

● Use only extension cords designed for the power input of the appliance.

In case of danger

WARNING: Danger of electric shock!

● Never touch the plug with wet hands.

● When unplugging the appliance, always pull directly on the plug and never on the power cord.

● Do not kink, pinch or run over the power cord and do not expose it to heat sources.

● If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s customer service department or a person with similar qualifications to prevent any hazards.

● Do not put the appliance in operation if you detect any visible damage on the housing, if the power cord is defective or if you suspect a defect (e.g. after a fall).

● Do not use any damaged extension cords.

In case of danger or accident, unplug the appliance immediately.

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In case of defects

Safety

WARNING!

Never operate a defective appliance or an appliance with a defective power cord. There is a danger of electric shock.

Before contacting Cleanstar, check to see if you can eliminate the problem yourself. Refer to the chapter "Troubleshooting".

If you were not able to eliminate the problem yourself, please contact Cleanstar on

(03) 9460 5655

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Before calling, have the model number at hand. This information can be found on the rating plate of the appliance.

Repairs and maintenance may by performed only by a Cleanstar authorised service agent.

Improperly repaired or serviced appliances may pose a danger to the user.

Dispatch

Send the appliance in the original package or a similar, well-padded package to prevent damage to the appliance.

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Technical data

Overview

Model

Mains connection 220 - 240 V / 50 Hz

Power input total

Power input, brush motor

Air flow rate max.

Vacuum max.

Range ca.

Working width

Power-on indicator

Electr. brush and suction power control

Additional blocking indicator

Filter replacement indicator

Dust compartment cover

Dust bag volume

Noise level max.

Weight ca.

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Combivac 17-36

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1200 W

200 W

30 l/s

22 kPa

14 m

36 cm

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6 l

67 dB(A)

8 kg

Scope of delivery

Overview

Model

Crevice nozzle

Upholstery nozzle

Exhaust air filter

HEPA filter

Micro-exhaust air filter

Motor protection filter

Suction hose, highly flexible

Suction tube

Special accessories

Furniture brush no. 24 12 852

Dust bags:

Package of 10 – no. 33 12 810

Micro-exhaust air filter no. 23 40 252

HEPA filter no. 23 38 060

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Unpacking

Mounting

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Assembly

Unpack the appliance and check the contents for

completeness.

(see page 9 “Scope of delivery”)

Sort the packaging material and recycle accordingly.

If you detect damage from transport, contact your retail dealer immediately.

WARNING!

Never use a defective appliance.

WARNING!

Prior to assembly, make sure that the mains plug is unplugged. If the mains plug is plugged in, the appliance could accidentally be switched on, resulting in injuries.

Canister – electric suction brush

Press the pivot bracket [A] forward until it locks into position.

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E

C

B B

Place the canister [B] on the pivot bracket. Slide it back until the slots at the bottom of the canister fit around the front edge of the pivot bracket bow.

D

B

Fasten the canister with the two knurled screws, which are included [C].

Plug the electric connecting cable [D] of the suction brush into the socket on the canister [E].

Assembly

Guiding tube

● Fasten guiding tube (with nozzle holding device and crevice nozzle) to the canister with the enclosed hexagon socket screw incl. toothed lock washer, using an

Allen wrench.

Suction hose – suction tube

● Insert the handle of the suction hose into the larger end of the suction tube.

● Insert the other end of the suction hose into the back of the canister from below.

Suction tube – canister

● First insert the suction tube in the back of the canister and ...

● ... then press from above until it locks into place.

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F

G

Assembly / Operation

Suction hose

● Insert suction hose over the hook [F] on the handle assembly.

Power cord

● Wrap the power cord around the lower [H] and upper

[G] holders.

H

Power-on/off

Switch position I

Switch position 0

Tilting the guiding tube

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ON

OFF

Press the pedal to tilt the guiding tube. The brush motor will not start until the On/Off switch is set to position I.

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NOTICE!

The brush motor shuts off when the guiding tube is in vertical position and when the suction tube is removed.

When re-inserting the suction tube, it must lock firmly into place, since otherwise the brush motor will remain shut off.

Power consumption

Combi 17-36 = 174 Wh

Operation

Micro pile adjustment

Three micro pile adjustments enable individual

adaptation to extreme carpeting surfaces and hard floors.

Pos. 1 =

Pos. 2 =

Pos. 3 = normal carpeting looped pile deep-pile carpets

Filter replacement indicator

The filter replacement indicator analyzes the air

permeability of the filter system.

Filter empty = no indicator reaction

Filter full = indicator shows RED

Paper filter (dust bag) has to be replaced.

If the filter replacement indicator still shows RED after the dust bag (paper filter) has been replaced, then the

(micro) air exhaust and/or motor protection filter or the accessories are blocked.

In this case, the filters have to be replaced or the blockage in the accessories has to be removed.

In this case, switch off the appliance, remove the blockage and/or replace the filters.

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K M

Operation / After use

Electronic brush and suction power control

After switching on the appliance and tilting the guiding tube, the GREEN power-on indicator [K] lights up.

In case of extreme overloading of the brush motor

(e.g. if the roller is blocked), the electronic overload device is triggered: Overload indicator [M] lights up RED and GREEN goes out. In this case, first switch off and unplug the appliance. Eliminate blockage and after

waiting about one minute, switch on the appliance again.

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NOTICE!

If the filter and/or suction paths are permanently blocked, the automatic overload switch on the suction motor will automatically switch off to prevent overheating. After a cool-down period of about 20 minutes, you can switch the appliance on again.

Opening the canister (dust compartment)

To replace the filter or dust bag, push up the latch to open the front of the canister (dust compartment).

Lid closing stop

The lid closing stop prevents the lid from closing and also prevents operation of the appliance without a dust bag or when the dust bag is inserted incorrectly.

Replacing the dust bag

Open dust compartment and remove full dust bag. Place new dust bag on the orifice in the canister and push back as far as it will go.

After use

Motor protection filter

After replacing the dust bag 5 times or if very dirty, the motor protection filter must be cleaned or washed out, then dried completely before being re-inserted.

Exhaust filter

After replacing the dust bag 5 times or if very dirty, the exhaust filter must be cleaned or washed out, then dried completely before being re-inserted.

Remove the filter cassette from the guiding device by pulling it upwards. Replace the filter, cleaned or wash out, close the cassette and insert into the guide as far as it will go.

Cleaning and replacing brush roller and drive belt

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WARNING!

Switch off and unplug the appliance before beginning cleaning or maintenance. If the mains plug is plugged in, the appliance could accidentally be switched on, resulting in injuries.

To keep the electronic suction brush working efficiently, you should remove hair, fibres and threads, etc. at

regular intervals from the brush roller and, if necessary, from the drive belt.

● To remove the bottom plate, turn the levers [N] until they are horizontal.

● Hold the brush roller firmly on both ends, lift together with the bearings and withdraw it laterally from the drive belt.

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Cleaning and replacing brush roller and drive belt

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After use

● After cleaning, put on the drive belt and insert the brush roller and bearings so that they fit accurately.

When inserting the bearing holders, make sure that both show the same marking [P]:

1 cam = new brush roller

8 notches = half-worn brush roller

● Place bottom plate on housing and secure, making sure that the levers lock into the front edge of the housing.

Toothed belt: Combivac 17-36

For details on brush rollers and brush bearings see page 15.

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Disposal

Disposal

When the appliance has reached the end of its service life, in particular when malfunctions start occurring render the appliance unserviceable by pulling the mains plug out of the socket and cutting off the mains lead.

Dispose of the appliance in accordance with the applicable environmental regulations for your country.

Do not dispose of electrical equipment with the household refuse. Take the appliance to a central recycling facility.

The packaging of the appliance is made of recyclable materials. Sort the packaging material and recycle accordingly.

For information about recycling, please contact your local authorities or your retail dealer.

You can dispose used dust bags and filters in the household waste system.

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Troubleshooting...

Troubleshooting...

Dear Customer:

Our products undergo stringent quality controls. If this appliance should nevertheless fail to function properly, this is a matter of regret for us. Before contacting

Cleanstar, check to see if you can eliminate the problem yourself.

WARNING!

Switch off and unplug the appliance before beginning troubleshooting. This will prevent the appliance from accidentally being switched on.

If you were not able to eliminate the problem yourself, please contact Cleanstar on (03) 9460 5655

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NOTICE!

Before calling, have the model number at hand. This information can be found on the rating plate of the appliance.

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Troubleshooting...

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C filters and accessories

Exhaust filter

Crevice nozzle Fakir

Crevice nozzle nilco

Heating element brush

HEPA filter

Motor protection filter

Exhaust filter

Furniture brush

Dust bags (10 paper filters)

Upholstery nozzle

Suction tube

Suction hose, extendable to ca. 2 m

No. 23 04 273

No. 23 04 851

No. 24 12 851

No. 24 12 815

No. 23 38 060

No. 23 05 273

No. 23 04 273

No. 24 12 852

No. 33 12 810

No. 24 12 870

No. 23 04 841

No. 23 09 360

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Bearings, complete

B

Brush roller with soft or hard brushes

C

Bearings with drive for flat belt

D

Bearings with drive for toothed belt

Soft brushes

Hard brushes

Toothed belt

A B C D

23 04 140 33 05 120 — 23 18 130

A+B+C A+B+D

— 33 16 740

23 04 140 33 16 120 — 23 18 130 — 33 16 170

33 14 061

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Warranty

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Notes

Notes

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Cleanstar Pty Ltd

ABN: 51 121 002 104 ACN: 121 002 104

59 Radford Road, Reservoir VICTORIA 3073

Phone: (03) 9460 5655 Fax: (03) 9460 5666

Email:

[email protected]

Web:

www.cleanstar.com.au