Festool CTH 26 E-AC CLEANTEX - Manual (Page 19)

CTH
19
GB
9 Service and maintenance
Customer service and repair only
through manufacturer or service
workshops: Please find the nearest
address at:
www.festool.com/Service
Use only original Festool spare parts!
Order No. at:
www.festool.com/Service
Damaged safety devices and compo-
nents must be repaired or replaced in
a recognised specialist workshop, unless otherwise
indicated in the operating manual.
Observe the following instructions:
– The manufacturer or an instructed person must
perform a dust test at least once a year to deter-
mine whether the filter is damaged, the machine
is sealed properly and the monitoring features
are functioning correctly.
– In addition the machine filtration efficiency
should be tested at least annually, or more fre-
quently as may be specified by national require-
ments. The test method can be used to verify the
machine’s filter efficiency are specified in EN
60335-2-69 AA.22.201.2.. If the test fails, it shall
be repeated with a new essential filter.
– Anything that cannot be cleaned must be dis-
carded in impermeable bags. Observe applicable
disposal regulations!
– For user servicing, the machine must be disman-
tled, cleaned and serviced, as far as is reasonably
practicable, without causing risk to the mainte-
nance staff and others. Suitable precautions in-
clude, decontamination before dismantling,
provision from local filtered exhaust ventilation
where the machine is dismantled, cleaning of the
maintenance area and suitable personal protec-
tion.
Information for sending dust extractors to
repair workshops
Observe the following instructions, which are de-
signed to protect personnel in repair workshops
and during transportation:
 Clean the machine thoroughly (inside and out).
 Remove the filter/disposal bag.
 Pack the machine in suitable airtight plastic
bag.
 Attach a list of the hazardous substances that
the machine has extracted on the outside of the
airtight packaging.
9.1 Changing the filter element
 Open the locking clips [2-2] and remove the top
section of the machine [2-1].
 Turn the top section of the machine so that the
main filter [9-1]is facing upwards (Fig.[9]).
 Remove the two safety bolts [9-3]on the lever
[9-4]using a screwdriver.
 Fold over the lever [9-4] and remove the retain-
er [9-2]with the main filter.
 Insert the retainer with the main filter in the
safety bag supplied.
 Remove the main filter from the retainer.
 Remove the retainer from the safety bag.
 Close and dispose of the safety bag in accor-
dance with statutory regulations.
 Clean any dust deposits from the area behind
the main filter.
 Insert a new main filter in the frame.
WARNING
Risk of injury, electric shock
 Always disconnect the mains plug from the
socket before performing maintenance work on
the machine!
 All maintenance and repair work which requires
the motor housing to be opened must only be
carried out by an authorised service workshop.
EKAT
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WARNING
Dust raised during changing filter bag and main
filter
 Wear a dust mask!
 If you are disposing of asbestos, wear disposable
clothing.
WARNING
Risk of injury
 Do not reuse the essential filter element after
removal out of the machine.
NOTE
Motor damage
 Never operate the extractor without a filter ele-
ment fitted as the motor may become damaged.