Nilfisk-Advance America IVB 3-M manual

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    IVB 3-M/5-M/7-M Operating Instructions Betriebsanleitung Notice d’utilisation Gebruiksaanwijzing Istruzioni sull’uso Driftsinstruks Bruksan visning Driftsvejledning Käyttöohje Nav odilo za uporabo Uputstv o za rad Prevádzk ový náv od Pro v ozní návod Instrukcja obsługi Kezelési utasítás Ðóêîâîäñòâî ïî ýêñïëóàòà?[...]

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    IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M auto 1 4 3 5 6 7 3 11 9 8 10 IVB 3-M 14 a u to 9 8 3 5 6 7 IVB 5-M 1 4 auto 14 IVB 7-M 2 3 4 1 5 5 6 8 10 12 12 13 10 9 14 a u to auto[...]

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    01 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model Contents 1 Important safety instructions 2 Description 3 Before start-up 4 Operation 5 Applications and techniques 6 After finishing work 7 Maintenance 8 T roub leshooting 9 Further information ............................................................................................[...]

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    02 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model 1 Impor tant safety instructions Symbols used to mark instructions Bef ore using the vacuum cleaner , alwa ys read the operating instructions and keep them read- ily av ailable . This symbol is used to mark saf ety instruc- tions that must be obser ved to pre vent damage to the vacuum [...]

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    03 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model Precautions and safety regu- lations when using the vacu- um cleaner Before start-up Inspect power cord regularly to detect signs of damage, e .g. crac ks or ageing. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced b y Nilfisk Advance Service or an electri- cian to av oid danger bef o[...]

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    04 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model Use the sock et on the vacuum cleaner f or the pur pose defined in the operating instructions only . Bef ore plugging an appliance into the appliance sock et: 1. Switch off the vacuum clean- er 2. Switch off the appliance to be connected. CA UTION! F ollow the operating instructions an[...]

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    05 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model 2.2 Operating elements See f old-out page at the front of these operating instructions. 1 Handle 2 Suction pipe suppor t 3 Accessor y holder 4 Applicance switch with suction power control 5 Retaining clamp 6 Dir t tank 7 Gr ip to empty tank 1) 8 Inlet fitting 9 Appliance soc ket 1) 10 [...]

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    06 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model 4.2 Switching on the vacuum c leaner 4.2.1 Switch position “I” 1. T ur n the switch to position „I“. The vacuum cleaner motor star ts. 4.2.2 Switch position „auto“ Bef ore switching the s witch to position „auto“, ensure that the tool connected to the appliance sock et [...]

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    07 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model 4.4 Acoustic warning F or safety reasons , an acoustic warning sounds if the air speed in the suction hose drops to be- low 20 m/s . See section “T rou- bleshooting”. 4.5 Cleaning the filter element (IVB 3-M) Only after picking up harmless dust using the waste bag. If suction perf [...]

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    08 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model 5 Applications and techniques 5.1 T echniques If used correctly , additional ac- cessories, suction nozzles and suction hoses can enhance the cleaning action and reduce the cleaning eff or t. Eff ective cleaning is achie v ed if you f ollow just a f e w guidelines in combination with y[...]

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    09 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model 5.1.2 Picking up liquids Bef ore liquids are pick ed up, alwa ys remov e the filter bag/ waste bag and chec k that the float (IVB 3-M) or the water le vel limit (IVB 5-M/7-M) works properly . (See section 7.2.5 and 7.2.6 “Replacing the filter ele- ment“.) The use of a separate filt[...]

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    10 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model 7.2 Maintenance work 7.2.1 Replacing the waste bag IVB 3-M/5-M: 1. Open the retaining clamps and remov e the upper section of the cleaner from the dir t tank. 2. Carefully remo ve the w aste bag connection (1) from the inlet fit- ting. 3. Close the waste bag connection with the slide ([...]

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    11 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model 7.2.2 Replacing the filter bag 1. Open the retaining clamps and remov e the upper section of the cleaner from the dir t tank. 2. Carefully remov e the filter bag connection from the inlet fitting. 3. Close the filter bag connection with the slide. 4. Dispose of the filter bag in ac- co[...]

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    12 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model 7.2.5 Replacing filter element (IVB 3-M) 1. Open the retaining clamps and remov e the upper section of the cleaner from the dir t tank. Lay the upper section of the cleaner down with the filter element f acing upwards. 2. T urn the filter holder anticlock- wise (1) and remov e it (2). [...]

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    13 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model 7. Check the antistatic clamp (5) f or damage and hav e it replaced by Nilfisk Adv ance Ser vice if necessar y . 8. Check that the control flap (6) f or filter cleaning works properly . The control flap should mov e back and f or- wards easily . 9. Clean the lev el hose (7). 10. Fit a [...]

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    14 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model Fault Cause Remedy ‡ The acoustic warning sounds. (Reduced suction power) > Filter element is clogged. • See section 4.5/4.6 „Cleaning filter element“ and 7.2.5/7.2.6 „Replacing filter element“. > IVB 5-M/7-M only: Def ective cleaning mecha- nism • Contact Nilfisk A[...]

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    15 english IVB 3-M IVB 5-M IVB 7-M 1) Option depending on model EC declaration of conf ormity NILFISK-AD V ANCE A/S Sognev ej 25 DK-2605 Brø ndby Product: Model: Description: The design of the appliance corresponds to the following pertinent regulations: Applied harmonized standards: Applied national standards and technical specifications: Jø rge[...]

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    Nilfi sk-Advance A/S Sognevej 25 DK-2605 Brøndby Denmark T el.: +45 43 23 81 00 Fax: +45 43 43 77 00 www .nilfi sk-advance.com[...]