Summary of VA03ABK
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© copyright 2011 by novatek corporation all rights reserved printed in the united states of america. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means, stored in data base or retrieval system, without prior written permission from novatek corporation. Making copies of this...
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Operation and maintenance manual for h.E.P.A. Vacuums for professional use only important safety information enclosed. Read and understand this manuak before operating this product. It is your responsibility to make this safety information available to others that will operate this product. Failure ...
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This tool is not designed for working in explosive environments, including those caused by fumes and dust, or near flammable materials. This tool is not insulated against electric shock. Be aware of buried, hidden or other hazards in your work environment. Do not contact or damage cords, conduits, p...
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Table of contents section i general....................................................................................................................................... 6 section ii safety ................................................................................................................
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Section i general this operation and maintenance manual is furnished with each vse air and electric powered high efficiency vacuum recovery system. It outlines the general operation and maintenance items critical to insure satisfactory, safe and long life of the vacuum systems. It is important that ...
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Section iii prior to use equipment operation and filter care instructions 1. The novatek vacuum shrouded equipment has been specifically designed to clean up hazardous material such as lead-based paint and asbestos. Special filters reduce the incidence of airborne dust that would be created by other...
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Removal of canister from back packs (models va03abk, va03ebk) the back pack frame can be detached by removing the two speed pins from the attaching lugs, pulling the frame away from the canister, and then lifting the vacuum unit up freeing it from the lower bracket of the frame. Whenever the back pa...
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Section iv vacuum, cart & accessories (models va15ahfl. Va15ehfl) the vacuum canister & wheels with the following accessories are included: - pre-filter (white) - 2 - disposable filter - 5 - collection bag - crush proof vacuum hose - 10’ - in line filter/dryer (installed) (air models only) - operati...
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Section v filters & hoses filters this vacuum unit has special filters installed as shown below. The two-ply paper filter (50) contains the bulk of the debris and protects the remaining filters from excess dirt. The white intermediate filter (32) is a very fine non-woven filter that extends the life...
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Filter change requirements whenever the two-ply paper bag becomes filled, it should be replaced. Excessive over filling of this bag makes it difficult to remove and can result in breakage and spills. The intermediate white filter should be replaced with every fifth change of the two-ply paper bag or...
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Section vi routine maintenance very little maintenance is required on the vse. The following outlines the routine maintenance required. Loss of vacuum if system vacuum is lost as indicated on the vacuum gauge, check the following: - check hose for damage or internal blockage - check for adequate air...
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Section vii service layouts parts list for vacuum head – (3h air backpack) (pn: va03abk) ref. Part no. Description 1 vac3302 dome assembly with handles 2 vac3325 “t”connector ½”brass w/ 3/8” socket ½” male npt 3 vac3324 ball valve assembly 4 vac3304 hose assembly ½” id 5 vac3323 hose to harness clam...
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Parts list for vacuum head – (3aeh electric backpack) (pn: va03ebk) ref. Part no. Description 1 vac3313 screw to dome 2 vac3318 hex nut to dome 3 vac3319 acorn nut to dome 4 vac3352 #10-32 x .62 screw and washer 5 vac3353 switch assembly 6 vac3354 strain relief 7 vac3355 upper dome assembly 8 vac335...
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Parts list for backpack canister / frame – (3h air & 3aeh electric backpacks) (pn: va03abk & va03ebk) ref. Part no. Description 1 vac3342 hepa filter gasket ( 12” dia) 2 vac3133 hepa filter assembly with gasket (#1) 3 vac3310 pre-filter, 2 per pack 4 vac3120 filter & containment bags, 5 per pack 5 v...
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Parts list for vacuum head air (15h air vacuums) (pn: va15ahfl) ref. Part no. Description 1 vac3302 dome assembly with handles 2 vac3325 “t” connector 1/2” brass w/ 3/8” socket - 1/2” male npt 3 vac3324 ball valve assembly 4 vac3319 acorn nut to dome 5 vac3318 hex nut to dome 6 vac3332 bulk head, 1/...
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Parts list for vacuum head (15peh electric floor vacuum) (pn: va15ehfl) ref. Part no. Description 1 vac3314 screw to dome 2 vac3318 hex nut to dome 3 vac3319 acorn nut to dome 4 vac3352 #10-32 x .62 screw and washer 5 vac3353 switch assembly 6 vac3354 strain relief 7 vac3355 upper dome assembly 8 va...
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Floor vacuum / canister assembly pn: va15ahfl, va15ehfl ref. Part no. Description 1 vac15011 hepa filter assembly with gasket (16 ” dia) 1a vac15511 hepa gasket 16” (not shown) 2 vac15010 pre-filter, 2 per pack 3 vac15012 disposable bags (pkg. 5) 4 vac15520 15 gallon recovery can with hardware (no w...
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Novatek corporation limited warranty the tools manufactured by novatek corporation are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 180 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to accessories. All electrical components of the tool are also warrant...