Trotec VC 150 E User manual
TRT-BA-VC150E/VC155E-TC2020-34-002-EN
VC 150 E / VC 155 E
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OPERATING MANUAL
VACCUM CLEANER
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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual.................................2
Safety .....................................................................................2
Information about the device................................................5
Transport and storage...........................................................6
Start-up..................................................................................7
Operation ...............................................................................9
Errors and faults..................................................................10
Maintenance ........................................................................11
Disassembly.........................................................................14
Technical annex...................................................................15
Disposal ...............................................................................16
Notes regarding the operating manual
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning of explosive substances
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persons due to potentially explosive substances.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Note
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
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out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
VC 150 E
VC 155 E
https://hub.trotec.com/?id=44659
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use.
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Do not open the device housing or the power adapter.
There is danger of a short circuit.
• Keep device and power adapter away from open fire and
hot surfaces and do not store or operate them in their
vicinity.
• Do not pull the power adapter out of the socket by the
connection cable, always hold on to the power adapter
itself.
• Do not leave the device running unattended.
• Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains
socket.
• Allow the device to cool down before transport and/or
maintenance work.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms or
areas and do not install it there.
• Do not use the device with wet or damp hands.
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• Do not use this device near bathtubs, shower trays,
swimming pools or other water containers. Risk of electric
shock!
• Do not expose the device to directly squirting water.
• Never insert any objects or limbs into the device.
• Do not operate the device in the vicinity of eyes or ears.
Nozzles and pipe ends must never get too close to eyes or
ears.
• Let the device dry out after a wet clean. Do not operate it
when wet.
• Do not under any circumstances use the device if you
detect damages on the mains plug or power cable.
If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Defective power cables pose a serious health risk!
• Do not sit on the device.
• Before carrying out maintenance, care or repair work on
the device, remove the mains plug from the mains socket.
Hold onto the mains plug while doing so.
• The electrical connection must correspond to the
specifications in chapter Technical data.
• Check accessories and connection parts for possible
damage prior to every use of the device. Do not use any
defective devices or device parts.
• Make sure that the suction side is kept free of dirt and
loose objects.
• Make sure that the suction inlet and air outlets are not
obstructed. A blocked air circuit can lead to overheating
and device damage.
• Do not use the device while it is connected to the power
adapter.
• Clean the dust filter, the filter bag and the collection
container on a regular basis to prevent a motor overload.
• Do not exchange any accessories during operation.
• Do not use the hand-held vacuum cleaner without inserted
dust filter.
General Battery Pack / Charger Safety Warnings
•Use products only with the specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and fire.
•Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
•Do not charge other battery packs. The charger is only
suitable for use with the supplied battery pack and with
the voltages specified in the technical data. Otherwise,
there is a risk of fire and explosion.
•Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery. Avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
•In case of damage and improper use of the battery,
vapours may be emitted. Provide for fresh air and seek
medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can
irritate the respiratory system.
•Do not open the battery. There is danger of a short
circuit.
•Do not short-circuit the battery. There is danger of
explosion.
•Batteries must not be exposed to mechanical impacts.
•Protect electrical parts against moisture. To prevent an
electric shock, never immerse them in water or other
liquids during cleaning or operation. Never hold the
charger under running water. Please observe the
instructions for cleaning and maintenance.
•The charger is only suited for indoor use.
•Keep the charger clean. Contamination entails a risk of
electric shock.
•Do not operate the charger on highly combustible
ground (e.g. paper, textiles etc.) or in an inflammable
environment. The heat generated by the charger during
charging entails a risk of fire.
•Only use the charger for charging the battery. The
charger must not be used as power supply for the power
tool.
Intended use
Use the device VC 150 E / VC 155 E to vacuum hard surfaces
and carpeted floors, tables, upholstery, keyboards as well as dry
surfaces or dry material to be vacuumed in the household or
car, complying with the technical data.
We recommend using the device with original Trotec
accessories.
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Foreseeable misuse
The device must only be used as intended. Any other use
possibly exceeding the intended purpose is considered to be
improper use. The user/operator shall be liable for any
consequential damages or injuries resulting from improper use,
not the manufacturer. Please bear in mind that this device is not
designed for commercial and industrial applications or for use in
craft enterprises. We do not accept any liability if the device is
used in business, craft or industrial enterprises as well as for
similar applications.
Do not use this device for vacuuming on people or animals.
The device must not be used with a damaged or without an
inserted cyclone unit.
The device is not intended for vacuuming the following
materials:
• lit matches
• ember
• cigarette stubs
• moist material to be vacuumed (liquids)
• large or sharp objects or glass splinters
• stone dust
• gypsum
• cement or similar particles
• combustible and/or aggressive materials or liquids
• harmful substances
The device may not be used in potentially explosive
atmospheres, when wet or very humid.
Any other use than the one described in the chapter "Intended
use" is regarded as reasonably foreseeable misuse.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• be aware of the dangers that occur when working with
electric devices in damp areas.
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
Electric shock from insufficient insulation.
Check the device for damages and proper functioning
before each use.
If you notice damages, no longer use the device.
Do not use the device when the device or your hands
are damp or wet!
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning of electrical voltage
There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids
penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in
water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can
enter the housing.
Warning of explosive substances
Do not expose the battery to temperatures above
45°C! Do not let the battery come into contact with
water or fire! Avoid direct sunlight and moisture. There
is a risk of explosion!
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Caution
Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.
Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
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Information about the device
Device description
The device VC 150 E / VC 155 E is ideally suited for vacuuming
dry surfaces in the household or in the car.
With the crevice nozzle supplied, or the upholstery and furniture
brush the device can be used as a cordless hand-held vacuum
cleaner
By mounting the extension pipe in connection with the electrical
floor nozzle the device can also be used as cordless upright
vacuum cleaner. The electrical floor nozzle comes equipped
with LED lamps for illuminating dark spots like for example
underneath the sofa.
The device is provided with a filter system with cyclone
technology and can be operated at two suction levels.
The devices VC 150 E and VC 155 E are technically identical and
only differ with regard to the colour of their device housing.
Device depiction
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No. Designation
1Release button of collection container
2Operating control lamp/ battery level indication
3Operating button of MAX suction level
4On/off switch
5Handle
6Motor housing
7Air outlet with filter
8Deposit station
9Crevice nozzle
10 Floor nozzle
11 Upholstery and furniture brush
12 Extension pipe
13 Power adapter
14 Suction nozzle retainer
15 Collection container with HEPA filter
16 Release button for collection container flap
Scope of delivery
• 1 x Hand-held vacuum cleaner
• 1 x Power adapter
• 1 x Upholstery and furniture brush
• 1x Crevice nozzle
• 1 x Electrical floor nozzle
• 1x Extension pipe
• 1x Deposit station
• 1x Manual
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Technical data
Parameter Value
Model VC 150 E / VC 155 E
Power consumption 150 W
Max. capacity of the dust container: 650 ml
Max. runtime 40minutes
Weight 1,5 kg
Length of extension pipe 64 cm
Dimensions (lengthx widthx height) 23 x 25x 111cm
Battery (integrated)
Type Li-ion
Nominal voltage 25,2 V
Capacity 2Ah
Number of cells 7
charger
Input
Nominal voltage 100–240V/
50–60Hz
Power consumption 2,2 W
Output
Nominal voltage 29.5 V
Charging current 500 mA
Charging time 4 to 6h
Protection class II /
Transport and storage
Note
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
Before transporting the device, observe the following:
• Switch off the device.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable of
the charger out of the mains socket.
• Allow the device to cool down.
The supplied Li-ion batteries are subjects to the requirements of
dangerous goods legislation.
Observe the following when transporting or shipping Li-ion
batteries:
• The user may transport the batteries by road without any
additional requirements.
• If transport is carried out by third parties (e.g. air transport
or forwarding company), special requirements as to
packaging and labelling must be observed. This includes
consulting a dangerous goods specialist when preparing
the package.
– Only ship batteries if their housing is undamaged.
– Please also observe any other national regulations.
Storage
Before storing the device, observe the following:
• Switch off the device.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable of
the charger out of the mains socket.
• Allow the device to cool down.
• Never store the device in a way that it could fall into a
bathtub or sink.
• Clean the device as described in the Maintenance chapter.
• Do not store Li-ion batteries which are completely
discharged. Storing discharged batteries can lead to a
deep discharge and thus damage the battery.
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• Ambient temperature below 45°C
• protected from dust and direct sunlight
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Start-up
Unpacking the device
• Take the device and the accessories out of the packaging.
• Check the contents of the packaging for completeness and
look for damages.
Warning of electrical voltage
Electric shock from insufficient insulation.
Check the device for damages and proper functioning
before each use.
If you notice damages, no longer use the device.
Do not use the device when the device or your hands
are damp or wet!
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
• Dispose of the packaging material according to the
national regulations.
Charging the battery
Note
The battery can be damaged in case of improper
charging.
Never charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10°C or above 40°C.
The battery is partially charged upon delivery to avoid damage
to the battery caused by a deep discharge.
Prior to initial start-up and when the battery is low (only the
bottom LED(17) in the operating control lamp/ battery level
indication is illuminated (2)), the battery should be charged.
1. Make sure that the device is switched off.
2. Position the device in the fixture of the deposit station(8).
3. Plug the barrel-type connector of the supplied power
adapter(13) into the power adapter socket(19) located
beneath the motor housing.
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4. Insert the mains plug into a properly secured mains power
socket.
ðThe LED1(17) of the operating control lamp/ battery
level indication(2) flashes red and the charging process
starts.
ðCharging requires approx. 4 to 6hours.
5. Wait until LEDs 1 and 2(17, 18) of the battery level
indication(2) goes out.
ðThe batteryis fully charged.
6. Unplug the power adapter(13) from the power adapter
socket(19).
ðThe device and the power adapter may have become
warm during charging.
Info
The device cannot be started when the charger is
connected.
Checking the battery charging status
The charging status of the battery is displayed by the operating
control lamp/ battery level indication (2) as follows:
LED 1(17)LED 2(18)Meaning
Is off Is off The battery is fully
charged.
Is permanently lit. Flashes. The battery is currently
charging, the battery
capacity is at least 50%
Flashes. Is off The battery is currently
charging.
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Replace nozzle attachments
Please proceed as follows to remove or insert a nozzle
attachment:
üThe device is switched off.
1. Press the release button(20) of the nozzle attachment and
remove the nozzle attachment that is possibly mounted.
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2. Insert the desired nozzle attachment into the suction
nozzle retainer with the connection side(14) until it
engages audibly.
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ðThe device may now be used with the connected nozzle
attachment.
Adapting the upholstery and furniture brush
1. Press the release button(22) on the brush head(21).
2. Insert the brush head(21) into the desired position until it
engages audibly.
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ðMove the brush head forwards for vacuuming furniture
surfaces.
ðMove the brush head backwards for vacuuming narrow
places, corners or upholstered furnitures.
Using the extension pipe
Optionally, the device can be equipped with an extension
pipe(12). Please proceed as follows to attach the extension
pipe(12) to the device:
üThe device is switched off.
1. Press the release button(20) on the nozzle that is possibly
mounted in order to remove the nozzle.
2. Insert the extension pipe(12) into the suction nozzle
retainer with the connection side(14) until the extension
pipe(12) engages audibly.
3. Mount the desired nozzle on the extension pipe(12).
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Using the electrical floor nozzle
üThe device is switched off.
üThe extension pipe(12) is mounted.
1. Press the release button(20) on the nozzle mounted in
order to remove the nozzle.
2. Insert the electrical floor nozzle(10) into the suction nozzle
retainer with the connection side(12) until it engages
audibly.
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ðThe device may now be used with the electrical floor
nozzle(10).
Placing the device in the deposit station
Please proceed as follows to place the device in the deposit
station for storage(8).
üThe device is switched off.
üThe extension pipe(12) and the electrical floor nozzle(10)
are pre-assembled.
1. Place the device into the holder (23) of the deposit
stationin an upright position(8).
2. Ensure that the extension pipe(12) is attached correctly to
the device holder(23).
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Operation
Tips and notes on handling the cordless upright vacuum
cleaner
General information:
• Before vacuuming, refer to the respective manufacturer to
obtain care instructions for your flooring or floors.
• Never use the device without the cyclone unit or the
inserted HEPA filter.
• Do not vacuum any sharp objects, as they can damage the
device or can get caught in the device and cause
blockages.
How to use the electrical floor nozzle:
• Do not use the electrical floor nozzle on the same spot for
a long time. The shininess of delicate or waxed floors may
become patchy.
• Before using the electrical floor nozzle make sure that no
sharp impurities are sticking to the bottom side or inside
the brush roller. This could produce scratches on sensitive
surfaces, like for example on polished wooden floorboards.
Using the upholstery and furniture brush
• Only apply little pressure on the brush. If you apply too
much pressure, the brush hairs may permanently bend.
Switching the device on
1. Press the on/off switch(4) to switch on the device.
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ðThe operating control lamp/ battery level indication(2)
is illuminated.
ðThe device is switched on and operating.
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Switch on MAX suction level
1. Press the operating button MAX suction level(3) once.
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ðThe vacuum power is increased and the LED
display(24) lights up.
2. To switch off the MAX suction level(3), press the operating
button MAX suction level(3) again.
ðIf the MAX suction level(3) is switched off, the LED
display(24) goes out.
Switching the device off
1. Press the on/off switch(4) to switch off the device.
ðThe operating control lamp/ battery level indication(2)
is no longer illuminated.
ðThe device is switched off.
Shutdown
• Switch off the device.
• Hold onto the mains plug while pulling the power cable of
the charger out of the mains socket.
• Clean the device according to the Maintenance chapter.
• Store the device according to the Storage chapter.
Errors and faults
The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.
Troubleshooting tasks which require the housing to be opened
must only be carried out by an authorized specialist electrical
company or by Trotec.
Light smoke or odour is emitted during the first use:
• This is not a fault. These phenomena disappear after a
brief runtime.
The battery does not charge:
• Check whether the device is correctly connected to the
charger and whether the charger is correctly connected to
the power supply.
• Check the power connection.
• Check the power cable and mains plug for damages.
• Check the fuse (home).
• Check the charger for damages. Should the charger be
damaged, stop using it. Contact the Trotec customer
service.
• Check the charger connection for dirt. Remove any dirt.
• The battery might be defective. Contact the Trotec
customer service.
The device becomes hot:
• Keep the venting slots clear to prevent the motor from
overheating.
• Check the air outlet filters regularly and keep them free
from dirt. Blocked air outlet filters can cause overheating
of the motor.
• Check the device for blockages, large objects can block
the suction nozzles or the collection container. An
interrupted air flow causes motor overheating. Remove
potential blockages and do not vacuum any large objects.
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Wait for at least 10 minutes before switching the
device back on.
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