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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 Operating Instructions Please read carefully before...
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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 ............7 CARRYING & STORAGE ..............7 OPTIONAL EXTRAS ................ -
Page 3: Important User Information
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION This instruction book should be retained with this appliance for future reference. Should this appliance be sold or transferred to another user, always ensure that this book is supplied with the appliance so the user has the relevant information required to safely use and maintain the KAV cleaner. -
Page 4: Unpacking Your Kav Vacuum Cleaner
8) It is strongly advised that the earth path continuity between the pick-up tool and the earthed air supply system be checked by a competent person at regular intervals and documentary records be kept of these checks. 9) Air compressors used to supply this vacuum cleaner must incorporate a filter on the intake system to avoid ingress of dust or foreign material into the parts where compression takes place and must employ only lubricants which are resistant to ignition or carbonisation within the equipment’s operating temperature range. -
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: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Connect the KAV to a suitable compressed air supply. Attach the anti-static hose assembly to the canister and connect the stainless steel bent hose end and wands. Choose and attach one of the anti-static tools supplied. To activate the KAV, turn the lever on the control valve through 90°. -
Page 8: Dust/Debris Disposal
3rd stage: HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Arrestor) Cartridge Filter – KAV 15 & 18H Part No. 25-712-10-074 – KAV 20, 30 & 45H Part No. 25-712-10-067 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 area to give maximum vacuum performance. -
Page 9: 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 10: Servicing & Spares
If any of the filters or Microfibre bags are damaged or have holes they must be replaced with new items. SERVICING & SPARES Should your Kerstar KAV need any servicing, repair or spares please contact your nearest Kerstar dealer or contact Kerstar directly: Tel: +44 (0)1952 290500 Email: sales@filtermist.com... -
Page 11: Rating Plate
RATING PLATE The rating plate gives precise information about this product. A full explanation is given below. 1. Name and address of manufacturer 2. Manufacturers model or type number 3. Year of manufacture, assembly or construction 4. The serial no. For example 18A 12345 –... - Page 12 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 13 SPARE PARTS – KAV 15H ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION KAV15H MOTOR HEAD & AIR SUPPLY HOSE A/S FLIP FLOP HANDLE ASSEMBLY KAV15-45H RATING PLATE KAV15 & 18 TOP PRESSING EARTH STRIP CURVED BALL VALVE AIR SUPPLY HOSE A/S 5 METRE 1/4 BSP MALE TO MALE NIPPLE SOFT METAL WASHER 800 x 4 x 6mm FOAM RUBBER SEAL FOAM SILENCING KAV15/18 TOP...
- Page 14 SPARE PARTS – KAV 18H ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION KAV18H MOTOR HEAD & AIR SUPPLY HOSE A/S FLIP FLOP HANDLE ASSEMBLY KAV15-45H RATING PLATE KAV15 & 18 TOP PRESSING EARTH STRIP CURVED BALL VALVE AIR SUPPLY HOSE A/S 5 METRE 1/4 BSP MALE TO MALE NIPPLE SOFT METAL WASHER 800 x 4 x 6mm FOAM RUBBER SEAL FOAM SILENCING KAV15/18 TOP...
- Page 15 SPARE PARTS – KAV 20H ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION KAV20H MOTOR HEAD & AIR SUPPLY HOSE A/S FLIP FLOP HANDLE ASSEMBLY KAV15-45H RATING PLATE KAV20-45 TOP PRESSING EARTH STRIP CURVED BALL VALVE AIR SUPPLY HOSE A/S 5 METRE 1/4 BSP MALE TO MALE NIPPLE SOFT METAL WASHER 850 x 4 x 6mm FOAM RUBBER SEAL FOAM SILENCING KAV20-45 TOP...
- Page 16 SPARE PARTS – KAV 30H and KAV 45H ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION KAV30H MOTOR HEAD & AIR SUPPLY HOSE KAV45H MOTOR HEAD & AIR SUPPLY HOSE A/S FLIP FLOP HANDLE ASSEMBLY KAV15-45H RATING PLATE KAV20-45 TOP PRESSING EARTH STRIP CURVED BALL VALVE AIR SUPPLY HOSE A/S 5 METRE 1/4"...
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Page 17: Eu Declaration Of Conformity (Doc)
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DoC) Manufacturer’s name: Machinery covered by this declaration: Filtermist Limited Compressed air powered canister type portable Telford 54 Business Description: vacuum cleaner & interceptor tank Park, Nedge Hill, Vacuum to collect dry, wet & dry and Telford, Shropshire Function: type H dust/debris... -
Page 18: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity (Doc)
UKCA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DoC) Manufacturer’s name: Filtermist Limited Machinery covered by this declaration: Full address: Telford 54 Business Description: Compressed air powered canister type Park, Nedge Hill, portable vacuum cleaner & interceptor Telford, Shropshire tank TF3 3AL Function: Vacuum to collect dry, wet & dry and type Tel: +44 (0)1952 290500 H dust/debris... - Page 19 TOOL KIT for KAV 15, 18, 20, 30 & 45H Item Qty Item QTY Part No. Description Description N 25-132- 38mm D1 A/S Tool Kit (Items 2-8) 30-037 25-204- 38mm x 3m A/S Hose Assembly 20-079 25-204-10- 38mm Stainless Steel Bent Hose End 1878 25-204- 38mm Stainless Steel Wand...
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Page 20: Protecting The Environment
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT When this product has reached the end of its useful life it must be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. It must not be disposed of with normal household waste. CAUTION: This Type H Vacuum Cleaner is likely to contain or be contaminated with dust which may be hazardous to health.
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