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- Page 1 KAV 15, KAV 18, KAV 20, KAV 30 & KAV 45 Type H Dry Pick-Up Compressed Air Powered Vacuum Cleaner Category 2 (Dust Zone 21 / Gas Zone 1) II 2 D Ex h IIIC T50°C Db II 2 G Ex h IIC T6 Gb...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION ............. 3 UNPACKING YOUR KAV VACUUM CLEANER........4 COMMISSIONING YOUR KAV VACUUM CLEANER ......5 PERFORMANCE/COMPRESSED AIR REQUIREMENTS ....5 RISK ASSESSMENT (ATEX/UKEX) ............6 RISK ASSESSMENT (Type H) ..............6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..............8 CARRYING & STORAGE ................8 OPTIONAL EXTRAS.................. -
Page 3: Important User Information
A suitable air fuse is available from Kerstar. 7) If your air supply hose is damaged and needs replacing it MUST be replaced by a conductive supply hose available from Kerstar. Do not use any other air supply hose. -
Page 4: Unpacking Your Kav Vacuum Cleaner
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs undertaken by unauthorised or inexperienced persons may cause injury and/or serious malfunctioning. This appliance must only be serviced by authorised Kerstar personnel and only genuine Kerstar spare parts should be used. UNPACKING YOUR KAV VACUUM CLEANER... -
Page 5: Commissioning Your Kav Vacuum Cleaner
38 x 70mm A/S Dusting Brush 38 x 100mm A/S Dusting Brush Microfibre Bags to suit your model Yellow Earth Path Continuity Certificate Optional extras: Note: Hose & Accessory Basket (KAV 18, 30 & 45 only) A/S = Anti-static/Conductive Models on a caddy (KAV 18, 30 & 45) are packed with the caddy handle removed for transport/packing purposes. -
Page 6: Risk Assessment (Atex/Ukex)
Compressed air consumption (SCFM) 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 Maximum vacuum Supply pressure (PSI) Note: Optimum performance is achieved at an air input pressure of 90-120psi (6.2-8.3 Bar) RISK ASSESSMENT (ATEX/UKEX) If this vacuum cleaner is used for collecting flammable/explosive materials or within a zoned area classified under the ATEX/UKEX Directive 2014/34/EU then a risk assessment must be carried out by a competent person to verify the suitability of the application. - Page 7 2. The particle size of the dust and debris being collected. 3. The method of disposal.
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Page 8: Operating Instructions
Microfibre bags are not designed to be emptied and should not be reused. 2nd Stage: Anti-static Cloth Filter Assembly – KAV 15 & 18H Part No. K25.02.01 – KAV 20, 30 & 45H Part No. K25.03.01 A conductive needlefelt cloth filtration media attached to a conductive rubber sealing ring... -
Page 9: Dust/Debris Disposal
3rd stage: HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arrestor) Cartridge Filter – KAV 15 & 18H Part No. K27.04.01 – KAV 20, 30 & 45H Part No. K27.04.02 Often referred to as the essential or absolute filter. It is designed to filter to a very fine particle size (0.3-0.6 micron at an efficiency >99.995%) yet have a large enough surface... -
Page 10: Decontamination
DECONTAMINATION Decontamination operations should only be carried out by competent authorised personnel equipped with suitable personal protection. Before removing the accessories/vacuum cleaner from the contaminated area: • Accessories should be cleaned externally with a Type H vacuum cleaner. • They should then be cleaned with an adhesive wipe, sealed at each end and sealed in a clear impervious bag. -
Page 11: Servicing & Spares
More details on servicing can be found on the Kerstar website www.kerstar.com. Please make a note of the model and serial number before contacting Kerstar. Before attempting any servicing of this appliance decontaminate as described above and make sure you are protected from any dust which may still be present on or around the machine, or any dust which may have collected on internal components. -
Page 12: Rating Plate
Gb gas atmosphere EPL (Equipment Protection Level Zone 1) • 15. ATEX Cert No. EMT17ATEX0050X – The KAV 15-45 range has been tested and approved by an independent test house. X – refer to instruction book for special operating or user instructions. - Page 13 WARNING including removal of the dust collection bag, must only be carried out by authorized personnel wearing suitable personal protection. Do not operate without the full filtration system fitted.
- Page 14 ZONE 1/21 WARNING LABEL A/S BLANKING CAP & STRAP CLIP FOR Max, Prima, KV5, 10, 15 & 18 TYPE H WARNING LABEL RED/WHITE FOIL KERSTAR RED/SILVER LABEL KAV15 A/S CHASSIS (NO CASTORS) 75mm A/S PUSH IN CASTOR A/S = ANTI-STATIC...
- Page 15 ATEX/UKEX CATEGORY 2 BLACK ON YELLOW LABEL ZONE 1/21 WARNING LABEL A/S BLANKING CAP & STRAP CLIP FOR Max, Prima, KV5, 10, 15 & 18 TYPE H WARNING LABEL RED/WHITE FOIL KERSTAR RED/SILVER LABEL KAV18 CADDY ASSEMBLY S/STEEL (WITH A/S WHEELS & CASTORS) 75mm A/S CASTOR UNBRAKED WITH NUT, BOLT &...
- Page 16 CATEGORY 2 BLACK ON YELLOW LABEL ZONE 1/21 WARNING LABEL A/S BLANKING CAP & STRAP A/S CURVED SURFACE HANDLE WITH SCREWS & WASHERS KERSTAR RED/SILVER LABEL KV20-110 CLIP FOR METAL HEAD KAV/KEVA 20 A/S CHASSIS (NO CASTORS) 75mm A/S CASTOR UNBRAKED WITH NUT, BOLT &...
- Page 17 CATEGORY 2 BLACK ON YELLOW LABEL ZONE 1/21 WARNING LABEL A/S BLANKING CAP & STRAP A/S CURVED SURFACE HANDLE WITH SCREWS & WASHERS KERSTAR RED/SILVER LABEL KV20-110 CLIP FOR METAL HEAD KAV/KEVA30 & 45 CADDY ASSEMBLY S/STEEL (WITH A/S WHEELS & CASTORS) 75mm A/S CASTOR UNBRAKED WITH NUT, BOLT &...
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Page 18: Eu Declaration Of Conformity (Doc)
II 2 D Ex h IIIC T50°C Db effect in dry, wet, or Hazardous Type H environments. KAV 15 & 20 models are mounted on a chassis with four castors, while 18, 30, 45 are mounted on a steel caddy with two fixed II 2 G Ex h IIC T6 Gb wheels and castors. -
Page 19: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity (Doc)
Hazardous Type H environments. KAV 15 & 20 models are mounted on a chassis with four castors, while 18, 30, 45 are mounted on a steel caddy with two fixed wheels and castors. The vacuum cleaners,... - Page 20 TOOL KIT for KAV 15, 18, 20, 30 & 45H Item Qty Item QTY Part No. Description Description N K13.07.01 38mm D1 A/S Tool Kit (Items 2-8) K15.01.25 38mm x 3m A/S Hose Assembly K15.02.02 38mm Stainless Steel Bent Hose End K15.02.03 38mm Stainless Steel Wand...
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Page 21: Protecting The Environment
TF3 3AL England Version: January 2024 www.kerstar.com Tel: +44 (0)1952 290500 Kerstar products are manufactured by Email: sales@filtermist.com Filtermist Limited www.filtermist.co.uk Although every effort has been made to maintain accuracy of information and specifications in this manual, no liability can be accepted for errors and omissions and this manual forms no part of a contract. Filtermist Limited may introduce modifications and improvements from time to time, and consequently the details given in this manual are subject to alteration without notice.