BEAM Commercial Operation Manual This appliance is suitable for commenrcial use, for example in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices, and rental businesses, etc. CAUTION: This appliance is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust. Read these instructions manual before using this appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 1. 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 1.6. 1.7. General safety information Purpose of this manual Composition of the manual and consultation details General safety precautions Identification of the manufacturer Technical documentation supplied with the BEAM Commercial central vacuum unit Standard equipment supplied with the BEAM Commercial central vacuum unit Correct and improper uses 4 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 2. 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 2.6. 2.7. 2.8.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read this manual carefully before starting operations of movement, unpacking, installation, use, maintenance and decommissioning of the BEAM Commercial central vacuum unit. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Vacuum units are for commercial use. Do not use the machine for inappropriate purposes.
1. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1. Purpose of this manual This installation, use and maintenance manual are an integral and essential part of the BEAM Commercial Central Vacuum unit.
During normal use or during any kind of operations on the system, the safety distances around it must be maintained in order to avoid causing risks for the safety or health of persons. For some operations the help of one or more assistants may be necessary. 1.4. Identification of the manufacturer This BEAM Commercial central vacuum unit was designed and produced by BEAM Electrolux.
1.5. • Technical documentation supplied Operation Manual for BEAM Commercial central vacuum units 1.6. Standard equipment supplied The following are supplied as standard accessories: • • 2 fittings with fixing clamps for connecting the vacuum unit to the system 1 dust collection bag 1.7. Correct and improper uses BEAM Commercial central vacuum units are designed and constructed solely to suck up dust of a domestic type into a central unit inside civil buildings.
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2.3. Technical data and characteristics Technical performance data Maximum airflow (m /h) 3 BC126M BC126A BC238M BC238A 350 350 460 460 Airflow operating at 160 mBar (m /h ) 180 180 340 340 Operating suction pressure (mBar) 160 160 160 160 Noise emission (dBA) 63 63 68 68 2.6 2.6 3.8 3.8 3 Electrical technical data Motor power (kW) Power supply voltage (V) 230 230 400 400 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 Power absorbed (A) 6.7 6.7 9.7 9.
2.4. Stand The frame is the support structure of the BEAM Commercial vacuum unit. Its adjustable support feet allow the vacuum unit to be levelled even on irregular surfaces. 2.5. Dust container The dust container has a collection capacity of 90 liters. The container has a dust collection bag for the disposal of dust. The level of dust in the dust container must be checked approximately every two months, depending on the conditions of use.
Figure 4. 3. MOVEMENT AND UNPACKING The BEAM Commercial central vacuum unit is shipped fixed to a europallet inside a cardboard carton to protect it during transport and delivery. It is advisable not to remove the packaging until the moment of installation, to avoid possible damage. Upon delivery check that the shipment is correct without any damages.
4. INSTALLATION This system is designed to be installed by adequately trained and instructed personnel. The entire system must be installed by qualified personnel in full compliance with standards of workmanship and with applicable standards and regulations. ATTENTION: During installation operations use appropriate items of personal protection equipment. 4.1.
The power supply cord and the low-volt wires are connected to the vacuum unit from the rear (Figure 5). Exit for power supply Power and supply cord and low cable consent cable volt suction wire connections for points Figure 5. Electrical protection class – Class 1 – Device with fundamental electrical insulation. Must be connected to the grounding circuit of the main electrical system. A 0.3 A Class B safety cut-out breaker must be installed before the electrical panel. 5.
NOTE: It is advisable to keep the power supply to the vacuum unit turned on, allowing it to be restarted for subsequent uses. If instead the system will not be used for a long period of time, it is recommended to move the main switch on the control panel to the 0 position. 5.3. Final system test After the industrial vacuum unit has been started for the first time, the system can be checked. It must have no leaks.
5.5. Operation of the self-cleaning system Models BC126A and BC238A have a self-cleaning system for the filter that can operate at intervals programmable according to requirements, limiting maintenance to the replacement of the collection bag. A timer controls for frequency of daily cleaning of the filter (Figure 3). Operation of the device is triggered by a compressor that feeds a pressure tank with a capacity of three liters of air up to a predetermined pressure of 5 bar.
6.2. Replacement of dust collection bag The dust collection bag inside the separator must be replaced at periodic intervals, as indicated in the “Periodic operations” chart on the previous page. CAUTION: • Before proceeding with replacement operations, a protective mask and gloves must be used. • Use only original spare bags by BEAM Electrolux.
The replacement procedure for the filter cartridge is as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Unhook the lower module of the separator by raising the handle. Extract the lower module of the separator by allowing it to slide on its wheels with the assistance of the handle provided. Unscrew the black knob holding the filter cartridge in position. Extract the filter cartridge. Replace the filter cartridge and repeat the above operations in the reverse order. 6.4.
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8. END OF SERVICE AND DECOMMISSIONING When the device has terminated its cycle of use and must be decommissioned, follow these instructions to protect the environment: The presence of this symbol on the product or on the pack indicates that the product must not be treated as normal household refuse, but must be taken to a suitable collection centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices.
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