® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 Contents 1. WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................5 1.1 WARRANTY POLICY FOR LAVINA® V20GE ..................5 1.2 RETURN POLICY FOR LAVINA® VACUUMS ..................6 2. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................7 2.1 MANUFACTURER ........................... 7 2.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .........................
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® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 8. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ..................... 23 8.1 CHECK DAILY ..........................24 8.2 CHECK AND REPLACE AFTER THE FIRST 8 WORKING HOURS ............24 8.3 CHECK AND REPLACE EVERY 50 WORKING HOURS ..............24 8.4 RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE INTERVALS ..................
Superabrasive offers a guarantee on LAVINA® vacuums, covering manufacturing and material defects, for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, as invoiced by Superabrasive. The following conditions pertain to this warranty: •...
Vacuums returned without prior authorization will remain property of the sender and Superabrasive Inc. will not be responsible for these. • No vacuums will be credited after 90 days from the date of Superabrasive’s invoice. • All returns must be shipped freight prepaid.
2.1 MANUFACTURER Superabrasive was founded in 1987, as a manufacturer of high quality diamond tools for the stone and concrete industry. Today, Superabrasive is one of the world’s leading companies in the production of diamond tools and floor grinding machinery. At Superabrasive, we strive to deliver the very best solutions to our customers, and enable them to work more efficiently.
Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 Customer Service - For customer assistance and technical support call your local distributor or call Superabrasive Inc. at 1-800-987-8403 or visit us at www.superabrasive.com , where you can download a copy of this manual.
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 • For collecting non-suitable materials (asbestos or other toxic materials) ; • In environments which (1) Possess the risk of explosion, (2) Possess high concentration of powders or oil substances in the air, (3) Possess the risk of fire, (4) Feature inclement conditions, (5) Possess electromagnetic radiation;...
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 5.9 THE WORK AREA Ensure that the area is free of unauthorized people or vehicles, hoses, and always check the floor for debris. 5.10 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) When operating the machine, always wear safety shoes, ear protectors, safety gloves (especially when changing tools), and suitable clothing.
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 • When storing the vacuum, the filter should be removed and cleaned, and the waste container should be emptied of debris. Store the vacuum in temperatures between 32°F and 104°F (0°C and 40°C).
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 With regard to operation of propane powered floor care equipment, even though NFPA #58 8-4.5 says “these machines shall be permitted to be used in buildings frequented by the public, including the times when such buildings are occupied by the public,”...
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 The vapor draw cylinder is used on small machines like the propane powered floor care machines. The vacuum generated by the engine draws up the Propane gas vapor through the fuel system.
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 6. UNPACKING, HANDLING, TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE When unpacking the machine, please check that the following accessories are included: -The hose end fitting; -Steel wand; -Floor brush; -Main vacuum hose with cuff to connect to the machine;...
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 7. OPERATING WITH THE VACUUM IMPORTANT: Before starting the machine, check the service table for daily maintenance. Make sure that the flexible vacuum hose is securely attached to the vacuum pipe union and vacuum cleaner inlet.
7.2 MAIN FILTER CLEANING Figure 7.2 The Lavina V20GE uses jet pulse manual filter cleaning. One cycle of filter cleaning takes 10 to 20 seconds, depending on the vacuum’s operator. The filter must be cleaned as the vacuum gauge goes to red or if there’s low suction. If the suction performance is still not improved after a cleaning cycle is applied, the filter must be replaced with new one.
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 7.3 MAIN FILTER CHANGE Figure 7.3 WARNING: 1. Turn off the engine and wait for the fan impeller to completely stop before opening the machine to change filters. Do not touch the exhaust! It will get very hot even when running the engine for a short time.
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® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 WARNING: 1. Turn off the engine and wait for the fan impeller to completely stop before opening the machine to change filters. 2. Do not touch the exhaust as it will get very hot even after running the engine for a short period of time.
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 7.5 LONGOPACK ® BAG REPLACEMENT (CHANGING BAGS) Figure 7.5.1 Figure 7.5.2 Figure 7.5 The Lavina® V20GE has a LONGOPAC waste system for effective dust storage. This is a 20m long plastic tube that will be divided into plastic bags using the zip ties attached to the machine.
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 7.6 INSTALLING LONGOPAC® REFILL PACKS Figure 7.6 When the plastic bag cartridge has reached the end, the plastic bag refill may be installed using the following procedures: 1. At fig. 7.6 pos. 1, you can see the locked position of the LONGOPACK® plastic bag holder and to take it off you should: Lift the holder upwards about 10-15mm to unlock it fig.
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 1. Place the LONGOPAC® bag refill into the support ring. Ensure that the 2 ends of the refill are directed in an upwards position. Pull the inner end of bag refill down over the inside surface of the bag support ring by making sure that the hook of the holder sticks out from the bag (Fig 7.6.1 and 7.6.2).
Check the flexible vacuum hose and accessories for significant wear or damage. If holes are present, the dust collector’s efficiency will be reduced, and debris will leak into the work environment. IMPORTANT: All major repair work should be performed by Superabrasive or an authorized repair facility. Check the turbine belt tension.
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 8.4 RECOMMENDED OIL CHANGE INTERVALS Do not exceed the 50-hour oil change interval. Oil changes more frequent than 25 hours will give even longer engine life. In any case, always use 30HD or 10W30 engine oil with all of the following ratings: SF, SG, and CC.
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 8.6 FILTER CHAMBER FLAP REPLACEMENT Figure 8.6 To change the flap follow those 3 steps (fig. 8.6): Unscrew the nuts pos.1; Remove the limiting plate pos.2; Remove the flap pos.3;...
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 8.7 TENSIONING AND REPLACING THE BELTS Figure 8.7 Lavina® V20GE has two belts. Changing or tensioning them happens by the following steps: Unscrew the seven bolts that are holding the rear protective cover of the vacuum (fig. 8.7 pos.
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 8.8 DISMOUNTING/MOUNTING THE ENGINE To mount or dismount the engine those steps must be done: 1. Remove the rear protective cover, loosen the engine’s base plate and and take off the belts (point 8.7).
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 9. TROUBLESHOOTING Index of Problems and Solutions Engine When troubles occur, be sure to check the simple causes which at first, may seem too obvious to be considered. For example, a starting problem could be caused by fuel starvation due to an empty propane cylinder or an unopened service valve.
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 11. LAVINA® V20GE SPARE PARTS 11.1 GENERAL PARTS Figure 11.1 The strap pos.16 L25GS-25.00.00-1, replaces the old one L25GS-25.00.00.
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® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 LAVINA® V20GE GENERAL PARTS Item No. Description Pcs. Item No. Description Pcs. V25GE30.00.00 Head cover assembly 30301210051 Bolt M6x16 DIN 6921 V20E10.00.00 Filter chamber V20GE02.10.00 HEPA chamber base 30301210072 Bolt M8x16 DIN 6921...
® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 11.7 POWER UNIT Figure 11.7...
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® Superabrasive Owner’s manual original language – Lavina V20GE 02/2022 LAVINA® V25GE POWER UNIT Item No. Description Pcs. Item No. Description Pcs. 30310000004 Buffer V20GE42.00.00 Motor base plate V20GE40.00.01 Blower base plate 30301230027 Screw M8x25 DIN 7991 30301240095 Nut M8 DIN 6923...
Superabrasive or a local distributor, where a professional disposal complying with the environment laws and directives is guaranteed. 14. MANUFACTURER’S CONTACTRS If you need to contact Superabrasive Inc. with technical support questions, below is the contact information. Address: 9411 Jackson Trail Road, Hoshton GA 30548, USA Email: info@superabrasive.us...
As the SORE owner you should however be aware that Superabrasive Inc. may deny your warranty if your SORE or its part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modification.
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If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by Superabrasive Inc. according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period.
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The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if Superabrasive Inc. demonstrates that the SORE has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
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