Operating manual: Professional wet vacuum cleaner Mini-Aquatix
SHG SPECHTENHAUSER HOCHWASSER-UND GEWÄSSERSCHUTZ GMBH
Gewerbestraße 3, D-86875 Waal, Germany www.spechtenhauser.de
Tel.: +49 8246.9695-20 shg@spechtenhauser.de
Fax: +49 8246.9695-24 0520BAMAE002
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2 Safety instructions (General safety instructions as per VDMA 24292)
This operation manual gives basic instructions that should be followed carefully during in-
stallation, operation and maintenance. It is essential that this manual is carefully read by
the responsible personnel/operator before assembly and commissioning. It is always to be
kept available at the installation/usage site of the wet vacuum cleaner. Specific instructions
inserted under the other main headings must be observed in addition to the general safety
instructions under the main heading of Safety.
2.1 Qualifications of personnel
An authorized (certified) electrician and mechanic shall carry out all work. Scope of respon-
sibility and supervision of the personnel must be exactly defined by the operator. If the staff
does not have the necessary knowledge, they must be trained and instructed, which may
be performed by the manufacturer or supplier on behalf of the operator, moreover, the
operator is to make sure that the contents of the operating manual are fully understood by
the personnel.
Minimum requirements for the operating personnel:
•Legal age
•Firefighter training in accordance with the fire service regulation 2 and additional
instruction of the trained machinist or "Technical Assistance" course in accordance
with fire service regulation 2 or
•basic training Level I (German THW) as a rescue worker
Minimum requirements for the personnel for electric maintenance and inspection works:
•Legal age
•Qualified electrician
2.2 Hazards in the event of non-compliance with the safety instructions
Non-compliance with the safety instructions may produce a risk to the personnel as well as
to the environment and the machine and results in a loss of any right to claim damages or
compensation. For example, non-compliance may involve the following hazards:
•Failure of important functions of the pump
•Failure of specified procedures of maintenance and repair
•Exposure of people to electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards
•Endangering the environment owing to hazardous substances being released
2.3 Safety regulations for owner/operator
All safety instructions contained in this manual, all relevant national and local health and
safety codes and any other service and safety instructions issued by the owner shall be
complied with.
2.4 Safety regulations relevant for operation
Always follow these safety instructions before using the wet vacuum cleaner:
1. For your own safety
Only allow the wet vacuum cleaner to be used by persons who have been trained in its
use and who have been explicitly authorized to use it.
Despite its simple handling the wet vacuum cleaner is not suitable for children.
The use of the wet vacuum cleaner is subject to valid national regulations. Besides the
operating instructions and the binding accident prevention regulations valid in the coun-
try of use, observe recognized regulations for safety and proper use. Do not use any
unsafe work techniques.
2. Transport
Before transporting the tank, close all the locks. Do not tilt the wet vacuum cleaner if
there is liquid in the tank. Only carry the appliance on the chassis. Do not use a crane
hook to lift the appliance.
