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CARMEN PLUS
INOX
USING INSTRUCTION
ENGLISH
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Interpretation of the symbols placed on the unit
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
ALL THE PACKINGS ARE RECYCLABLE, PACKINGS DO NOT HAVE TO BE
THROWN IN THE DOMESTIC WASTE BUT THEY HAVE TO BE DELIVERED
TO THE CENTERS SPECIALIZED FOR THE DISPOSING OF THE WASTE.
ALL DEVICES NOT USED ANYMORE CONTAIN PRECIOUS RECICLABLE
MATERIALS THAT SHOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE CENTERS SUITABLE FOR THE
DISPOSING OF THE WASTE. ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT,
BATTERIES, OIL AND SIMILAR SUBSTANCES MUST BE RECICLED IN THE
PROPER RECICLING CENTERS AND MUST NOT BE LEFT IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
SUBSTANCES SUCH AS OIL FOR MOTORS, DIESEL OIL, PETROL MUST NOT BE
LEFT IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND MUST BE RECICLED IN THE PROPER
RECICLING CENTERS ACCORDING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
BEFORE USING THE STEAM GENERATOR, READ AND FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL TO CONSULT IT LATER OR TO GIVE IT TO THE
FOLLOWING OWNERS.
PLEASE READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS HANDBOOK BEFORE PROCEEDING ON THE FIRST USE.
EVENTUAL DAMAGES DUED TO THE CARRIAGE MUST BE COMUNICATED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO YOUR
OWN RETAILER.
ATTENTION!!
STEAM…. BURNING DANGER
ATTENTION !
READ THE OPERATING MANUAL
OPRATING MANUAL;
ISTRUZIONI PER IL FUNZIONAMENTO
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1.
SUMMARY
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SUMMARY
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2.
SECURITY REGULATIONS
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3.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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4.
PREFACE
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5.
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
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6.
NOMENCLATURE
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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MAINTENANCE
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BEFORE REFERRING TO THE TECHNICAL SERVICE
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10.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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2. SAFETY REGULATIONS
The electric supply connection shall be made by a qualified electrician and comply with IEC 60364-1.
It is recommended that the electric supply to this machine should include either a residual current
device that will interrupt the supply if the leakage current to earth exceeds 30ma for 30ms or a device,
which will prove the earth circuit.
SAFETY VALVE
This machine is equipped with two safety valves, able to ensure the safety of the
machine itself in case other primary control devices are inefficient (due to a failure). Due to the extreme
importance of these components and as not to compromise the safety of the machine, it is
recommended to provide to check them and to substitute them through an authorized service center
every 2 years starting from the purchasing date.
PRESSURE SWITCH
This machine is equipped with a pressure switch able to check and to maintain
the pressure under certain preset limits (ref. “rated pressure” on the technical label underneath the
machine). In case there would be a steam leakage on the lower side of the machine, it means that the
functioning of this device has been compromised and the safety valve has been involved as to limit the
boiler’s internal pressure.
It is recommended not to use the machine, immediately unplug the
machine from the power feeding and call the service center.
MUD DRAIN FROM THE BOILER
If you are not acquainted with the hardness level of the used water,
it is recommended to proceed with the boiler cleaning (according to the procedure indicated in the
proper section) after 24 hours of usage. On the contrary, if you know the hardness level and it is
between 0 and 4 french degrees , the boiler cleaning can be carried out after 100 hours of usage.
ATTENTION.
Do not use the appliance within the range of persons unless they wear protective clothing.
ATTENTION.
The high pressure jets can be dangerous if not used properly. The jet does not have to be
directed against persons, electrical devices under tension or the unit itself.
Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in order to clean clothes or footwear.
Disconnect the power supply before proceeding with the maintenance effected by the user.
This device is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with a reduced physical, mental or
sensorial ability or with insufficient experience and/or competence, unless they are not supervised by a
person responsible for their safety and they are not instructed by that person on how to use the device.
Monitor the children so they cannot play with the machine.
To ensure the machine’s safety, use only original spare parts from the manufacturer or spare parts
approved by the manufacturer.
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ATTENTION.
Pressure hoses, fitting and couplings are important for the safety of the machine. Use
only hoses, fitting and couplings recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not use the machine if the power cord or other important parts of the machine are damaged, i.e.
safety devices, pressure hoses and trigger gun.
If an extension cord is used, the plug and socket must be of a watertight construction.
ATTENTION.
Inadequate extension cords can be dangerous.
The user must not leave the iron (optional) unattended when it is connected to the power supply.
The hand-arm vibration data, referred to this device, are not mentioned as they are below 2.5 m / s ².
ATTENTION.
This appliance has been designed for a use with cleaning agents supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer. The use of other cleaning agents or chemicals may adversely affect
the safety of the appliance. If using detergent (which has not to be foamy) please follow the specific
instructions: 1 liter detergent for every 10 liters water (about 10% is the detergent percentage), making
sure to fill in first the detergent to obtain a better mixing.
Please be careful with the detergent to be
used, as some in commerce, if heated above 100°C , taken to the gaseous state, could emanate
highly toxic steams. Be aware to control the technical schedule and to consult the supplier.
3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
To verify the technical data of your model, consult the plate under the appliance.
4. PREFACE
Dear Client,
We would like to congratulate you on your choice.
With the goal of improving and continually updating production by always offering innovative products,
TECNOVAP has studied, designed and created the
CARMEN PLUS INOX model,
a combined machine for
cleaning which brings together the power of steam and the force of vacuuming.
This product, with its stainless steel body, is custom-built and equipped with a dependable stainless steel
boiler with automatic refilling system which allows it to produce a powerful and continuous supply of steam
(24/24 hours). The
CARMEN PLUS INOX
models is also equipped with a separate detergent tank which
enables the injection of a detergent with hot water at 90-125°C.
With the power of steam, meaning ecological cleaning power, Tecnovap has combined a powerful vacuum
able to pick up solids and liquids.
The
CARMEN PLUS INOX
is the ideal solution when it comes to cleaning and disinfecting. With the various
accessories available, it cleans, disinfects, and removes dirt eliminating completely even the bacterial flora
hidden in those areas most difficult to reach.
Pay careful attention to the following instructions which will be helpful in operating your
CARMEN PLUS
INOX
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THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BRING ANY MODIFICATION OR IMPROVEMENT,
TECHNICAL OR STRUCTURAL, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
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TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
CARMEN PLUS INOX
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ACCESSORIES
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NOMENCLATURE
1) Vacuum motor
38) Vacuum switch
2) Vacuum power switch
40) Locking latches for accessories
3) Clamping hooks for vacuum drum
41) Extension tubes with O-rings
4) Vacuum drum (5 liters)
42) Turbo lance steam + vac
5) Locking latch vacuum outlet
43) Small nylon brush Ø 28
6) Vacuum hose outlet
44) Small brass brush Ø 28
7) Power cord – wet vac
45) Small stainless steel brush Ø 28
8) Power switch
46) Small triangular brush
9) Boiler switch
47) Steam plunger
10) “Ready steam” indicator (green)
48) Steam scraper
11) “Low water” indicator (red)
49) Large nylon brush Ø 60
12) Small basket for trolley
50) Stainless Steel wool pad
13) Large basket for trolley
51) Floor tool for inserts
14) Handlebar of trolley
52) Latches for blocking inserts
15) Detergent tank
53) Insert squeegee + brush 375 mm
16) Water tank
54) Insert squeegee + squeegee 375 mm
17) Detergent tank cap (yellow)
56) Steam/vac window cleaner (optional)
18) Water tank cap (blue)
57) Cloth for window cleaner (optional)
19) Drain tube detergent tank
58) Carpet tool (optional)
20) Drain tube water tank
59) Steam + Vac nozzle (optional)
21) Electric socket for vacuum cleaner
60) Upholstery nozzle (optional)
22) Power cord
61) Insert squeegee + squeegee 145 mm (opt.)
23) Steam outlet
62) Insert squeegee + brush 145 mm (optional)
24) Boiler drain cap
63) Insert brush + brush 145 mm (optional)
30) Vacuum hose coupler
70) Steam hose + handgrip (optional)
31) Locking latch steam plug
71) Steam lance (optional)
32) Steam plug
72) Rectangular brush (optional)
33) Steam & Vac hose with handgrip
73) Cloth holder
34) Steam command switch
74) Triangular brush (optional)
35) Detergent switch
75) Locking latches for accessories
36) Steam adjustment switch – minimum
76) Extension tube (optional)
37) Steam adjustment switch – medium
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(a) After opening the packaging box, insert the main handlebar (14) onto the trolley base and block into
place by inserting the large basket (13) into the bottom holes of the handle bar. Then insert the small
basket (12) into the top holes of the handle bar.
(b) Plug the vacuum into the power socket (21) located behind the machine underneath the tanks and
verify that the vacuum power switch (2) is in ON position.
(c) Lift the tank caps (17 and 18) and add water (max. 3 liters) to the water tank (16) (blue cap) and
appropriately diluted detergent (max. 3 liters) in the detergent tank (15) (yellow cap).
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(d) If using detergent please follow the specific instructions: 1/3 liter detergent for every 3 liters
water (about 10% is the detergent percentage), making sure to fill in first the detergent to obtain
a better mixing.
(e) Insert the plug (22) into an electrical outlet, making sure that the voltage and the amperage correspond
with those printed near the handlebar on the machine.
WARNING
WHEN THE WATER TANK IS EMPTY WITH THE LOW WATER INDICATOR (11) ON, ADD WATER
(MAX. 3 LITERS) TO THE WATER TANK (16).
PLEASE NOTE: THIS OPERATION CAN BE CARRIED OUT WITHOUT SWITCHING OFF THE
MACHINE.
Refilling of detergent:
Once the detergent tank is empty, proceed as following:
1. Add detergent and water in the detergent tank (15).
2. Activate the steam adjustment switch (36) on minimum steam position while pushing the detergent
switch (35) and the steam command switch (34) until detergent is coming out of the accessory.
3. The machine is now ready for use.
OPERATING THE CARMEN PLUS INOX WITH KIT RADAMES
Insert the vacuum hose (30) into vacuum hose outlet (6) and the steam plug (32) into the steam outlet (23)
found on the front of the machine. Push until the latches (5 and 31) lock into place.
Activate the power switch (8) and the boiler switch (9) in for the production of steam and wait
approximately 4 minutes until the green "ready steam" indicator (10) on the command switch lights up
indicating the boiler has reached operating pressure. The switches (36,37 and 38) located on the handle
should be in OFF position.
Positioning the switches (36 and 37) on the handgrip will regulate the steam flow as follows: switch (36)
minimum flow, switch (37) medium flow, switches (36) and (37) maximum flow. Use the steam command
switch (34) to activate the steam flow.
The vacuum switch (38) activates the vacuum and can be used simultaneously with steam.
The detergent switch (35) enables you to inject detergent with the steam by activating it for a few seconds
at a time to avoid exceeding the injected liquid to the steam.
To clean with the combination of steam, injection of detergent and vacuum suction choose the accessory
best suited for the job:
The multi-purpose floor tool (51): with appropriate inserts (53 and 54). Inserts are locked into place by
sliding the latches (52) to the OPEN position and hold the insert in place applying a little pressure while
sliding the latches in BLOK position. Remember that the command switches on the handle (36-38) must be
on OFF position.
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Turbo lance steam/vac (42): to be used by itself with the small round brushes (43-46, 49) or with steam
plunger (47) and steam scraper (48) according to the cleaning job to be executed.
If necessary, attach the extension tubes (41) and lock them into place using the clamping units (40) in
BLOCK position. Only one tube may be used if desired.
When finished cleaning, it is recommended to vacuum approximately 2-3 liters of clean water to rinse the
inside of the hose (33) and the suction conduits. Wash and dry all accessories used. Remove the vacuum
drum (4) and, after emptying and rinsing it, let it dry before storing it away.
OPERATING THE CARMEN PLUS INOX WITH KIT JULY
Insert steam plug (32) into the steam outlet (23) found on the front of the machine. Push until the latch (31)
locks into place.
Activate the power switch (8) and the boiler switch (9) in and wait approximately 4 minutes until the "ready
steam" indicator (10) lights up indicating the boiler has reached operating pressure. The command
switches (36-38) located on the handle should be in the OFF position.
Positioning the switches (36 and 37) on the handgrip will regulate the steam flow as follows: switch (36)
minimum flow, switch (37) medium flow, switches (36 and 37) maximum flow. Use the steam command
switch to activate the steam flow.
Insert the steam lance by sliding the latch to the OPEN position, lock into place and then slide the latch into
BLOCK position.
Follow the same procedure in attaching the rectangular brush (72) or the triangular brush (74) which can
be covered with an absorbing cloth by using the gripper to hold the cloth in place. This is a recommended
use to clean delicate surfaces (such as precious wood for ex.) or vertical surfaces (in tiles for ex.) etc. The
cloth is acting as dirt "extractor" in this case.
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MAINTENANCE
ATTENTION
DISCONNECT FROM ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CARRYING OUT USER
MAINTENANCE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT BOILER MAINTENANCE IS CARRIED OUT WHEN THE
EQUIPMENT HAS COOLED DOWN. (SWITCHED OFF FOR AT LEAST 5 HOURS)
MAINTENANCE OF STEAM GENERATOR
ELIMINATING SCALE RESIDUE FROM THE BOILER
We suggest cleaning the boiler after every 100 hours of use, or also if the machine has remained unused
for a long period of time.
Fill the water tank (16) (3 liters), placing a recipient container under the machine and remove the boiler
drain cap (24) underneath the machine. Then switch on the machine activating the power switch only (8)
(the boiler switch (9) has to be in OFF position). Wait until the "low water" indicator (11) lights up which
indicates that the internal cleaning of the boiler has been completed. Unplug the power cord (22) from the
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electric outlet and proceed by replacing the drain cap (24). Once again plug the power cord (22) into the
electric outlet and activate the power switch only (8). It is recommended to activate also the command
switch (36) for minimum steam on the handgrip to release the air contained in the empty boiler. Wait for the
completed cycle of refilling from the pump (approx. 3 min.).
The maintenance of the boiler is completed; proceed with the using instructions as described in chapter 6.
We suggest to empty the water tank (16) completely if the machine will not be used for a long period of
time.
MAINTENANCE OF THE VACUUM CLEANER
The vacuum cleaner of the CARMEN PLUS INOX models does not require any specific maintenance.
MAINTENANCE OF THE ACCESSORIES
Grease occasionally joints on the accessories and hose extensions.
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BEFORE REFERRING TO THE TECHNICAL SERVICE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
MACHINE DOES NOT PRODUCE
STEAM AND VACUUM DOES NOT
WORK.
LACK OF POWER.
MAKE SURE PLUG IS WELL INSERTED (7)
AND THAT THERE IS MAIN POWER TO THE
OUTLETS.
THE RED "LOW WATER" INDICATOR
(11) LIGHTS UP.
ALL THE WATER HAS BEEN CONSUMED.
REFILL THE WATER TANK (16) WITH CLEAN
WATER.
THERE IS NO INJECTION OF
DETERGENT.
ALL THE DETERGENT FROM THE
DETERGENT TANK (15) COULD HAVE BEEN
CONSUMED.
CONTROL THE LEVEL IN THE DETERGENT
TANK (15). IF NECESSARY, REFILL THE
DETERGENT TANK (15) AS DESCRIBED IN
THE INSTRUCTIONS.
SUCTION POWER IS MISSING.
A. LACK OF POWER TO THE VACUUM
CLEANER.
B. THE VACUUM TUBE IS OBSTRUCTED.
C. THE VACUUM DRUM (4) IS FULL OF
WATER.
A.
MAKE SURE THE SWITCH (2) IS ON
AND THE PLUG (7) IS WELL INSERTED.
B.
CLEAN TUBE AND ACCESSORY USED.
C.
EMPTY THE VACUUM DRUM 4.
WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE
CONNECTIONS OF THE
ACCESSORIES.
CHECK THE WEAR OF THE
O-RING.
CLEAN AND LUBRICATE THE O-RING WITH
GREASE.
IF NECESSARY, REPLACE WITH ONE SPARE
SUPPLIED.
STEAM DOES NOT COME OUT.
A. BOILER HAS NOT REACHED YET THE
OPERATIONAL PRESSURE (GREEN
LIGHT (10) IS OFF).
B. STEAM COMMAND SWITCHES (36-37)
ARE OFF.
C. THE STEAM COMMAND SWITCH (34)
HAS NOT BEEN USED.
A.
WAIT A FEW MINUTES.
B.
SWITCH ON THE STEAM COMMAND
SWITCHES (36-37).
C. USE THE STEAM COMMAND
SWITCH (34) TO ACTIVATE THE
STEAM FLOW.
DROPS OF WATER COME OUT OF
THE ACCESSORIES.
AT BEGINNING OF WORK WATER
CONDENSES IN THE TUBES AND
ACCESSORIES DUE TO THE DIFFERENCE
IN TEMPERATURE.
AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF USE THIS
PROBLEM WILL CEASE. IF IT CONTINUES,
PROCEED TO THE CLEANING OF THE
BOILER.
ACCESSORIES DO NOT FIT
PERFECTLY.
THERE IS DIRT BUILD UP IN THE JOINTS
AND LOCK/RELEASE LATCHES (40).
CLEAN AND LUBRICATE THE JOINTS.
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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ CE
(EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY)
TECNOVAP S.R.L.
con la presente dichiara che:
le macchine per pulizia a vapore modello:
(Certifies that the steam cleaning machine model):
Chattanooga Carmen Plus
Risultano conformi alle specifiche delle direttive
(conforms to the specifications of directives)
2006/95/CE 2004/108/CE 2006/42/CE 2002/95/CE
Per il controllo della conformità alle sopraindicate direttive, sono stati seguiti i seguenti standard :
(For the checking of conformity to the above directives, the following standards have been used):
Riferimento alle norme armonizzate:
(Reference to harmonized standards):
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-2
EN 60335-2-79
EN 60335-2-3
EN 55014-1
EN 55014-2
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
PESCANTINA – VERONA (ITALY)02-02-2010
FRANCHINI Giuliano
(Managing Director)
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Via dei Sassi 1/A, Pescantina (VR) Italy - Tel. +39 045 6767252
Fax. +39 045 6703631 – E-mail: tecnovap@tecnovap.it – www.tecnovap.it