This manual should be considered an integral part of the vacuum cleaner and must be kept together with the unit until this is scrapped. In case of loss or damage to the manual, ask Sinterit for a new copy or visit www.sinterit.com/support- page/ and download the PDF.
6. Initial startup of the Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleanerr after delivery ................14 7. Preparing the machine to work ............................17 A. Preparing the machine to work without Sinterit Powder Separator ................ 16 8. Information and tasks while powder suction ........................17 9.
Size of package 570 x 670 x 1300 [mm] (22.4 x 26.4 x 51.2 [in]) Package weight 30 [kg] (66.13 [lbs]) Package contains Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner + set of accessories + Manuals POWER Voltage 230 [V] AC, 50/60 [Hz] or 110 [V] AC 50/60 [Hz] Power 1.1 [kW]...
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It is therefore necessary, if such working conditions exist, to provide workers with such approved individual protection devices and to inform them of the risks relating to noise exposure. Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner USER MANUAL | 7...
The vacuum cleaner must not be operated in a corrosive or explosive environment. • Avoid prolonged contact with solvents and inhaling their vapours. • Avoid using the device close to open flames or sources of heat. 8 | Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner USER MANUAL...
In the event of the cable, plugs or couplings being replaced, make sure these are protected against water spray and check mechanical strength. • Motor brushes and burnt-out fuses must be replaced by Sinterit or authorised dealers. Always use original spare parts. Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner USER MANUAL | 9...
Never use the vacuum cleaner without the filter. • Do not vacuum lit cigarette ends. The filter could be damaged. • If the filters are correctly fitted, the machine will not eject any objects. 10 | Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner USER MANUAL...
Any alterations to the appliance can only be made by Sinterit Support. • In the event of Customers fitting a tool to the machine not supplied by Sinterit, make sure the safety conditions required by Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE are complied with and in any event, Sinterit is unable to accept liability for any problems arising from use of such tool.
Clean these with a cloth, soap and water. Do not use solvents, diesel fuel or petrol. • Replace the damaged plates with new ones supplied by Sinterit. If a plate is attached to a replaced part, make sure a new plate is affixed to the new part.
Before scrapping, all plastic and rubber parts will have to be separated from the electrical material. Parts made of plastic, aluminium and steel only may be recycled if collected by special centres. Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner USER MANUAL | 13...
The user is therefore invited to secure the load as he best thinks fit to ensure the operation is performed safely. ATTENTION! Before installing the Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner, carefully check if it hasn’t been damaged during transport. 7. Preparing the machine to work ATTENTION! In the event of any component parts being damaged, do not proceed with installation.
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Danger of crushing upper limbs when fitting and locking the Motor Head on the Filtering Chamber. Now you have two options: • you can use Atex Vacuum Cleaner to remove the powder from the printing chamber (using connected Sinterit Powder Separator to collect the unsintered powder); •...
Image 10. Two ways of using the Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner. IMPORTANT! For full instructions on how to use the Sinterit Powder Separator with the Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner, please refer to Sinterit Powder Separator’s user manual. A. PREPARING THE MACHINE TO WORK WITHOUT SINTERIT POWDER SEPARATOR 1.
4. For proper operation of each device (vacuum cleaner/powder separator), it is necessary to leave some free space in the container in order to keep the air access. Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner USER MANUAL | 17...
6. Lift the Motor Head and rest this on a flat surface being careful not to damage the Power cable. 7. Disconnect the internal grounding from the connector to get to the Main Star filter (Image 14). Image 13. Release the Release fasteners. Image 14. Disconnect the internal grounding with connector 18 | Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner USER MANUAL...
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12. Fit the Motor Head back on and secure with Release fasteners. CAUTION! Danger of crushing upper limbs when fitting and locking the Motor Head on the Filtering Chamber. 13. Fit the necessary accessories, connect the power supply and grounding. Start working again. Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner USER MANUAL | 19...
10. Maintenance of the Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner This section describes the control and special maintenance operations crucial for keeping the vacuum cleaner in perfect working condition. AATTENTION! All the transport and handling operations described in this section must be done in NOT CLASSIFIED zone, which means in an area with non potentially explosive atmosphere.
MOREOVER there is no guarantee of the required ATEX protection. ATTENTION! To ensure the vacuum efficiency and safety, Sinterit recommends an overhaul at the Manufacturer’s technical service workshop every 24 months. ATTENTION! In case of dust outflow from the engine, turn off the vacuum immediately and call the authorised service centre applying for assistance.
12. Fit the new filter, put everything back together carefully and precisely. 13. Put the Main Star filter back in place. 14. Remember to connect the internal grounding! (Image 18). 15. Fit the Motor Head back on and secure with Release fasteners. 22 | Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner USER MANUAL...
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Danger of crushing upper limbs when fitting and locking the Motor Head on the Filtering Chamber. IMPORTANT! All the material trapped by the filter and the filter itself must be disposed of through authorised channels in the country where the vacuum cleaner is used. Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner USER MANUAL | 23...
Check for any air leaks out of Release fasteners, Air leak. tightening screws or Filtering chamber. Motor is very noisy. Contact with Sinterit Support. ATTENTION! In case of any other problems, contact with Sinterit Support. 24 | Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner USER MANUAL...
12. General legal information Where this manual refers to Sinterit or the Company, this means Sinterit sp. z o.o. with its legal seat in Krakow, registered by the District Court for Kraków-Śródmieście in Krakow, XI Commercial Division of the National Court Register under number: 535095, NIP (tax number): 6793106416, with the share capital for a date of publication of this manual of PLN 83,750 (say: eighty-three thousand seven hundred fifty).
The terms of the warranty are set forth in the agreement between the buyer and the Company. In case of a purchase made in the Sinterit online shop, the terms of the guarantee are specified in the Terms and Conditions, subject to the acceptance of the Customer before placing an order.
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Ingress Protection Level from either side. The increased safety level of the device. The device is designed and Equipment Protection constructed to prevent foreseeable ignition sources which may arise Level during normal operation. Sinterit ATEX Vacuum Cleaner USER MANUAL | 27...
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SINTERIT Sp.z o.o. ul. Nad Drwiną 10 bud. B3, 30-741 Kraków, Poland www.sinterit.com Contact: +48 570 967 854...
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