LOCATION OF THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE APPLIANCE ................15 LOCATION OF THE HEAD UNIT COMPONENTS....15 LOCATION OF THE TANK UNIT COMPONENTS (VAC WD 20 AND VAC WD 40 VERSIONS) ..........15 LOCATION OF THE TANK UNIT COMPONENTS (VAC WD 60 VERSIONS) ................15 APPLIANCE SAFETY ..............16...
This manual is aimed at operators and qualified technicians responsible for appliance maintenance. Operators must not perform operations that should be carried out by qualified technicians. ICE cannot be held liable for damages resulting from failure to comply with this prohibition.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION The VAC WD 20-40-60 is a vacuum cleaner and a wet vacuum cleaner which uses the vacuum created in the collection tank by the fan, operated by the electric motor, to pick up dust and dry solid elements measuring up to 2cm at an ambient temperature, or else liquids, using accessories in contact with the floor and furnishings.
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SAFETY WARNINGS FOR WET/DRY VACUUM CLEANER Before using the appliance for the first time, read and comply with these safety warnings. Keep these safety warnings for consultation in the future or to hand them over to successive owners. • Before commissioning, read the appliance's user manual. •...
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Regularly check that the cable connecting to the mains is not damaged, for example with signs of ageing or cracks. If any damage is encountered, the cable must be replaced by a specialized ICE technician, or a technician with similar qualifications, prior to using the machine again.
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• Protection against splashes of water and the mechanical strength need to be ensured also after any replacement of the joints of the power cable or the extension cable. • Do not clean the appliance with a hose or a jet of high pressure water (risk of short-circuit or other electrical faults).
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and it should not be used or kept outdoors in moist conditions. • Before using, make sure the appliance and the work equipment and in particular the extension cable are in a good condition. If there is any damage, immediately pull out the power plug from the mains socket, the appliance should not be used.
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• The appliance can be used by children over 8 years of age and by people with limited physical, sensorial or mental, or by people who have no experience or the required knowledge, as long as they are supervised or after they have been given instruction regarding using the appliance safely and they understand the dangers involved in using it.
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• The device must only be kept in closed areas. • If the vacuum cleaner is not working properly or it has fallen, been damaged, left outside or has fallen in water, take it to a service centre or back to the retailer. •...
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MAINTENANCE DANGER: • Before cleaning and carrying out maintenance on the appliance and before replacing any components, switch off the appliance and pull out the power plug from the mains socket. • Repairs should only be carried out by authorised service centres or by personnel who are experts in this field and who are familiar with all the current safety norms.
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DRY VACUUM CLEANER DANGER: The appliance has been designed only for vacuuming dry solid material and it should not be used for other purposes. WARNING: The appliance is not suitable for vacuuming powders that are damaging to health. VACUUM CLEANER FOR LIQUIDS DANGER: •...
The dimensions of the package are as follows: ATTENTION: potential source of danger, they should not be left within the reach of children, disabled persons, etc. Gross weight of device, including packaging, is: VAC WD 20 VAC WD 40 VAC WD 60 VAC WD 20...
2. Handle bar for vacuum head lifting. 3. Power supply cable. 4. Float. 5. Sponge filter. LOCATION OF THE TANK UNIT COMPONENTS (VAC WD 20 AND VAC WD 40 VERSIONS) The components of the collection tank are as follows: 1. Rear wheels. 2. Front pivoting wheels.
APPLIANCE SAFETY ATTENTION: You are advised to always wear protective The stages for making the appliance safe, thereby making it possible to carry out operations safely, are as follows: gloves, to avoid the risk of serious injury to your hands. 1.
INSERTING THE NYLON FILTER (OPTIONAL) To insert the nylon filter in the collection tank, proceed as follows: 4. Lay the head gently on the floor. 5. Insert the nylon filter in the tank and fix it in place by having it 1.
FRONT SQUEEGEE OPTIONAL FIXING KIT (ONLY FOR TOP VAC WD 60 VERSIONS) To fix the front squeegee to the squeegee support, proceed as 2. Take hold of the front squeegee unit (1) (Fig.1). follows: 3. Insert first the right-hand pin (2) of the squeegee in the right-hand slot (3) of the squeegee connection (Fig.2).
9. Secure the vacuum head to the collection tank using the hooks 11. Select the most suitable accessory for the task at hand (see the (1) on the side of the collection tank ( Fig. 5). chapter “CHOOSING AND USING THE ACCESSORY”).
7. Secure the vacuum head to the collection tank using the hooks ATTENTION: If, when working, the intensity of the vacuum (1) on the side of the collection tank, turn the levers as shown by should drop, read the chapter “CONTROL AND OPERATION”.
AT THE END OF WORK At the end of the work, and before carrying out any type of 5. Remove the female part of the extension from the male part, maintenance, perform the following operations: clean it under running water. 1.
6. If present, remove the fabric filter (3) (Fig.3). If you have the VAC WD 20 and VAC WD 40 versions, proceed as follows: I. Turn the collection tank to bring the loading mouth in contact with the floor (Fig.4).
CONTROLLING AND CLEANING THE VACUUM ACCESSORIES UNIT Cleaning the entire vacuum unit properly ensures a longer lifespan ATTENTION: When it is completely dry insert it into the for the vacuum motor. To carry out the cleaning of the vacuum accessories support at the rear of the collection tank (valid for accessories unit, proceed as follows: P30 and P60 versions), or else insert it into the storage pocket at the rear of the collection tank (valid for P80 and P100...
Check the wear of the front rubber blade on the squeegee body; if or tips of metal objects. the edge of the rubber that is in contact with the floor is worn replace it as follows: 3. Remove the vacuum hose (1) from the vacuum nozzle (2) on the squeegee body (Fig.1).
CONTROLLING AND CLEANING THE SPONGE FILTER The careful cleaning of the sponge filter guarantees a longer life span ATTENTION: You are advised to always wear protective of the appliance's vacuum circuit, ensuring a better floor cleaning gloves, to avoid the risk of serious injury to your hands. performance.
CONTROLLING AND CLEANING THE CARTRIDGE FILTER (OPTIONAL) Careful cleaning of the cartridge filters guarantees a longer life span ATTENTION: You are advised to always wear protective of the appliance's vacuum circuit, ensuring a better floor cleaning gloves, to avoid the risk of serious injury to your hands. performance.
If the power cable is damaged replace it, immediately contact an The power cable is damaged. authorised ICE technical assistance centre. The vacuum hose is not properly Connect the vacuum hose to the nozzle on the collection tank.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Check that there is nothing obstructing the vacuum hose, if there The vacuum hose is blocked. is, remove it. vacuum chamber Check that there is nothing obstructing the vacuum chamber of the accessory in contact with the floor is accessory being used, if there is, remove it.
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Chapel Lane, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 9AH Declares under its sole responsibility that the products WET AND DRY VACUUM CLEANERS mod. VAC WD 20 - VAC WD 40 - VAC WD 60 Comply with the requirements of the following Directives: •...
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