Festool GmbH Wertstraße 20 D-73240 Wendlingen www.festoolusa.com Instruction manual - Vacuum pump Page 6 IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before using. Guide d’utilisation - Pompe à vide Page 14 IMPORTANT: Lire toutes les instructions avant de démarrer les travaux. Manual de instrucciones - Bomba de vacío Página 23 IMPORTANTE: Lea todas las instrucciones antes de usar. Instruction manual Guide d’utilisation Manual de instrucciones VAC PMP 708410_001 1-1 1-2 1 1-4 1-3 2-5 2-4 2-3 2-2 2-6 2-1 2 Contents Functional description.......................... 8 Symbols................................................ 6 Preparing for use ................................. 9 About this manual................................ 6 Service and maintenance ..................... 11 Safety instructions ............................... 7 Environment ......................................... 11 Intended use ........................................ 8 Troubleshooting.................................... 12 Technical data ...................................... 8 Symbols Symbol Significance Symbol Significance Vvolts Warning of general danger A amperes Risk of electric shock W Watt Hz hertz Read operating instructions and safety rpm rounds per minute notices! ~ a.c. alternating current Do not dispose of as domestic waste. d.c. direct current ft feet Warning: Hot surface! in inch lb pound Tip or advice mbar airpressure in millibar Handling instruction °F temperature in degrees Fahrenheit About this manual Save these instructions It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting your safety and preventing problems. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. DANGER Description of imminent haz- NOTICE Statement including nature of ard and failure to avoid hazard hazard and possible result. will result in death. HINT Indicates information, notes, WARNING Description of hazard and or tips for improving your suc- possible resulting injures or cess using the tool. death. CAUTION Description of hazard and possible resulting injuries. 6 Safety instructions General safety instructions tion correctly as a result. Have any damaged components repaired before using the device. WARNING! Read all safety Most accidents are caused by poorly maintained warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifi- equipment/machines. cations provided with this tool. Failure to follow all – Never use equipment with a faulty switch. devic- instructions listed below may result in electric es that cannot be switched on or off are danger- shock, fire and/or serious injury. ous and should be repaired. Save all warnings and instructions for future ref- – Have your device repaired by qualified specialist erence. staff and always use original spare parts to en- – Before using the device, carefully read the safety sure that your machine operates reliably. instructions, these operating instructions and – Always use original Festool accessories. the instruction manuals accompanying the de- vices used together with this device all the way Grounding instructions through. Keep all of the accompanying docu- This appliance must be grounded. If it should mal- ments and pass on if the device changes owner- function or breakdown, grounding provides a path ship. of least resistance for electric current to reduce the – Never allow children to use the device. risk of electric shock. This device is equipped with – Before using the device, make yourself suffi- a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor ciently familiar with the procedures for using, and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into setting and operating the device. an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and – Keep the working area clean and tidy. Untidy, un- grounded in accordance with all local codes and or- lit working areas may lead to accidents. dinances. – Never operate the device in a potentially explo- sive environment containing flammable fluids, WARNING! Improper connec- gases or dust. Electric motors generate sparks tion of the equipment grounding conductor that may ignite dust or vapours. can result in a risk of electric shock. Check – Pay special attention to how you handle the de- with a qualified electrician or service person if you vice and always proceed with care. Do not use the are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly device when you are tired or under the influence grounded. Do not modify the plug provided - if it will of drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a carelessness during operation can cause serious qualified electrician. injuries. This ap- GROUNDING METHODS - SKETCH A – Always use the device, accessories, etc. in accor- pliance is dance with these instructions and the instruc- for use on tions accompanying this special device. Also take a nominal GROUNDED into account the working conditions and the job in 120-V cir- OUTLET hand. Using the device for applications other cuit and than those specified may create hazardous situ- has a ations. ground- – When not in use, keep equipment out of the reach ing at- of children. Personnel should not be allowed to tachment plug that GROUNDED use the device if they are not familiar with it or PIN looks like have not read these instructions. Equipment or GROUNDED machines operated by inexperienced personnel the plug OUTLET BOX may pose a serious health hazard. illustrat- ed in sketch A in Figure beside. Make sure that the – Maintain the device with care. Check whether appliance is connected to an outlet having the same moving components function correctly and do not configuration as the plug. Plug adaptors are not to seize, and whether any components are broken be used with this appliance. or damaged so badly that the device will not func- 7 Machine-related safety instructions – Do not expose parts of the body to vacuum forces – To Reduce the Risk of Electric Shock or Injury, – Observe the maximum air humidity: Use Indoors only. Temperature Relative – Do not operate the machine unless the indicator air humidity on the vacuum gauge is within the green sector. Check the vacuum prior to each machining pro- Operation 68 °F (20 °C) 95 % cess. 104 °F (40 °C) 60 % – The vacuum pump may not be operated when in- Storage 68 °F (20 °C) 95 % stalled in the SYSTAINER or other transport con- tainer such as a crate etc. 104 °F (40 °C) 80 % Intended use The vacuum pump VAC PMP designed to generate a The vacuum pump should only be connected to a vacuum. The vacuum pump VAC PMP is designed Festool clamping unit VAC SYS SE. for industrial applications. The user is liable for improper or non-in- For indoor use only. The vacuum pump VAC SYS VP tended use. must be operated at less than 6500 ft (2000 m) above sea level. Technical data Vacuum pump VAC PMP Volume flow (air) max. 124 cu.ft./h (3.5 m3/h) Current 2.5 A End pressure abs. 150 mbar Motor speed 3300 rpm Ambient temperature range 41 °F - 104 °F (5 - 40 °C) Ambient pressure Atmospheric pressure Weight 20.4 lb (9.25 kg) Functional description The pictures for the functional description are on a [2-1] Slide valve fold-out page at the beginning of the instruction [2-2] Rotary knob for clamping the suction manual. While reading the manual you can fold out plate the page for comparison and quick reference. [2-3] Locking pin for suction plate [1-1] Cable spool and support [2-4] Clamp lever for tilting fixture [1-2] Vacuum gauge [2-5] Foot valve [1-3] Vacuum connection [2-6] Suction plate [1-4] On/Off switch 8 Preparing for use Consider the pictures on the fold-out page. Correct position Vacuum pump WARNING Attach cable spool For first time use, press the two elements [3-1] that Explosive environment make up the cable spool to the iron housing, then This equipment incorporates parts, such as snap tilt them into position as shown below: switches, receptacles, and the like that tend to produce arcs or sparks. Therefore, when located in a garage, it should be 3-1 in a room or enclosure provided for the purpose, or should be 18 in (457 mm) or more above the 1 click floor. Select an installation location for the vacuum pump that corresponds with the following conditions: 1 – Protected from thrusts, falling objects or similar hazards. – Protected from moisture. – Max. distance of 13 feet (4m) from the clamping unit (due to the length of the vacuum hose). WARNING Risk of injury Overtemperature can result in pump shutdown 2 When overheating the VAC PMP turns off. Then click the vacuum expires and the workpiece as well as the vacuum clamp will be loose. Danger from fall- ing objects. 2 Observe the max. ambient temperatures speci- fied in chapter Machine-related safety instruc- tions. Ensure that the air ventilation grill is free of any obstruction and air accessible. The VAC PMP features a temperature cut out. In case of overtemperature, the machine automat- 3 ically turns off. See chapter Troubleshooting. Ensure that the vacuum clamp is properly secured to a stable surface via one of the methods described in Preparing for use. Observe the instructions specified in chapter Safety instructions . The first set of instructions (Switch on the vacuum) may or may not have already been undertaken, de- 9 pending on the method of securing the vacuum When using a pipeline, make sure that the forc- clamp. es generated are not transferred from the pipe- line to the vacuum pump. Connect to vacuum hose Make sure that the diameter of the suction line Attach the coupling on the vacuum hose to the is the same as the diameter of the vacuum con- connector [4-1]. nection on the vacuum pump or larger along its Safeguard that the coupling is secure. entire length. Only disconnect the vacuum hose when the Connect to power source workpiece is clamped in position: Switch off the pump first. Then actuate the coupling and pull off the vacuum hose.