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contents symbols used 5-24 safety warnings 6-24 conditions of use 7-24 know your machine 8-24 control panel 9-24 accessories and related equipment 10-24 operating instructions 11-24 transport 18-24 maintenance and care 19-24 protub Tube cleaning system 3-24...
symbols used All the symbols used in this manual, as well as those on the equipment, are explained in this section. It is important to read the text associated with these symbols carefully, since it is about personal safety and equipment safety. DANGER! This symbol warns you of a potentially dangerous situation which could result in serious injury or even death if the instructions given are not followed properly.
To avoid electric shock, never allow the equipment to be exposed to rain. Store the equipment indoors in a cool, dry place. Do not open the PROTUB duct cleaning robot’s control box. In the event of a fault, contact the TEINNOVA Technical Assistance Service on +34 941 44 50 56. protub Tube cleaning system...
conditions of use PROTUB is an electric brushing machine for professional cleaning and sweeping of chimneys up to a maximum diameter of 400 mm, for cleaning the interior of tubes in heat-exchangers, both Fire-tube and Water-tube, down to a minimum diameter of 14 mm and for cleaning ventilation or air-conditioning ducts, up to a maximum diameter of 400 mm.
control panel Main control panel: STOP Immediately stops the electric motor. Starts the electric motor so the brush rotation can be started using the rotation selector. Increase the rota- Pressing on this icon causes the rotation speed to increase tion speed while it remains pressed.
accessories and related equipment Accessories included: Protub shaft spanners Special spanners for coupling and decoupling the shafts and brushes. Code 999332003 Power cable An 8 meter long 1.5 mm cross-section cable, the electrical connection at the machine uses a PROTUB specific power supply connector. The connection to the mains uses a standard mains plug.
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operating instructions Steps for a correct PROTUB installation: Placement of your PROTUB: Put your PROTUB in its working position on a flat and stable surface as shown in the image. Fitting the hose and rotor shaft: ø ø Your PROTUB can use two types of flexible rotor shaft (one with 6 mm and one with 10 mm), designed specifically for this machine.
The flexible rotor shaft head of your PROTUB is designed to allow special brushes to be fitted which allow you to work more efficiently and comfortably. These brushes are only supplied by Teinnova. Screw the brush onto the flexible rotor shaft adapter as shown in the figure.
operating instructions Connection to mains power: The connection to your PROTUB is done using the electrical connection cable that comes with the machine. This cable has a standard mains plug at one end and a special power connector (blue) for the machine at the other end. Connect the cable to the mains and then connect it to your PROTUB.
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operating instructions Switching on and start-up: The operation of your PROTUB device is controlled using a display located on the front of the machine. Once turned on, the speed of rotation of the brush can be set. Starts the electric motor so the brush rotation can be started using the pneumatic pedal.
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operating instructions For brush spin direction and rotation starting from the machine. To select the direction of spin you want the brush to use and to start the brush rotating, you can use the machine’s selector. To select the direction of spin you want the brush to use and to start the brush rotating, turn the selector so that it matches the icon shown.
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operating instructions Selecting the direction of spin and starting the brush rotation using the remote control: To select the direction of spin you want the brush to use and to start the brush rotating, you can use the remote control. To use the remote control, the machine’s selector must be in its rest position, vertical.
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operating instructions Disconnecting your PROTUB from the water supply: Disconnect the water supply hose from the water tap. Then disconnect it from the the water inlet of your PROTUB as shown in the image. Disconnecting from mains power: Disconnect you PROTUB from the electrical supply. This is done with a counter-clockwise turn of the blue connector as shown in the figure.
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transport The machine has been designed to be transportable in a small van. During transport the machine must be firmly secured to prevent any damage. It must also be placed in its normal working position (vertical) and the brakes on the front wheels activated. It is not advisable to place the machine on a pallet or similar.
Spare Parts: TEINNOVA stocks spare parts for all the machine’s components as well as consumables for all the maintenance tasks shown in this manual. If you need any spare part or consumable, please contact TEINNOVA Customer Service at +34 941 44 50 56.
waste management The materials used in the packaging are recyclable. Do not dispose of the packaging in household waste, but hand it in at official collection points for recycling. Do not dispose of electrical equipment in the trash! We recommend that electrical tools and accessories are subjected to an environmentally friendly recovery process.
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TECAI INNOVA S.L. C/ Las Balsas 16-B, Pol. Ind. Cantabria. 26009 LOGROÑO (La Rioja), Spain. TEINNOVA reserves the right to make changes to the equipment without prior notice. protub Tube cleaning system 23-24...
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Telephone number: +34 941 44 50 56 Fax: +34 941 25 24 71 Web: www.teinnova.net TECAI INNOVA, SL, under its sole responsibility, certifies that the machine model described above complies with all the essential requirements of the following directives: Machinery directive 2006/42/CE Directive 2014/30/EU on electromagnetic compatibility and its amendments.
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