The VC 20/40 is a universal industrial vacuum cleaner with an effective filter cleaning system for dry dust. It is suitable for wet and dry vacuum cleaning applications.
The appliance is suitable for collecting the slurry created by wet drilling or wet cutting operations on mineral materials using
Hilti diamond coring or
Hilti diamond sawing equipment and for collecting large quantities of dry mineral dust when working with
Hilti diamond grinders and cutters, rotary hammers and dry cutting core bits.
The device can also be used to pick up liquid waste material. It is suitable for picking up drilling slurry from mineral materials.
The device is suitable for picking up dry, non-flammable dusts, liquids, wood chips and hazardous dusts with exposure limit values (e.g. MAK or AGW values) ≥ 0.1 mg/m³ (dust class M). The device must be fitted with filters suitable for the hazard classification of the dust to be picked up.
Use the device to pick up only IEC 60335-2-69 class M classified hazardous substances. Use for picking up other hazardous substances is prohibited.
Picking up oil or liquids with a temperature higher than 60 °C is prohibited.
When picking up dusts with an exposure limit value, ensure an adequate rate of air exchange in the room if the exhaust air from the device is released into the room. Comply with the applicable national regulations.
Do not use the device to pick up materials that present a risk of explosion, glowing or burning materials, flammable materials (exception: wood chips or shavings), aggressive dusts (e.g. magnesium or aluminum dust, etc.) or aggressive liquids (e.g. gasoline, solvents, acids, coolants or lubricants).
It is not permissible for the VC 20 to exceed a maximum weight of 37 kg when fully loaded and including the material picked up.
It is not permissible for the VC 40 to exceed a maximum weight of 55 kg when fully loaded and including the material picked up.
Do not use the device as a substitute for a ladder.
Do not use the device for stationary, steady-state operation in automatic or semi-automatic systems.
Before starting work, the operating personnel receive instruction on working with the device, the hazards associated with the materials to be picked up, and the correct procedures for safe disposal of the materials picked up.
Underwater use is prohibited.
Use for cleaning persons or animals is prohibited.
Use an anti-static suction hose to avoid electrostatic effects.
This device is suitable for commercial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, stores, offices, and rental businesses.
Do not use the device to work with materials hazardous to the health (e.g. asbestos).
Possible fields of use: construction site, workshop, renovation, conversion or new construction.
Follow the directions for operation, care and maintenance in the operating instructions.
To avoid risk of injury, use only genuine
Hilti accessories and accessory tools.
The device and its ancillary equipment can present hazards if used incorrectly by untrained personnel or if used not in accordance with the intended use.
Do not tamper with or attempt to make alterations to the device.
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner including filter element, suction hose complete with hose connector, hose coupling and tapered adapter, PE VC 20/40 plastic dust bag, operating instructions.
To help ensure safe and reliable operation, use only genuine Hilti spare parts and consumables. Spare parts, consumables and accessories approved by Hilti for use with the product can be found at your local
Hilti Center or online at:
www.hilti.group
Use only extension cords of a type approved for the application and with conductors of adequate cross-section. Otherwise the performance of the device can be affected and the cord can overheat. Regularly check the extension cord for damage. Replace damaged extension cords.
Recommended minimum conductor cross sections and max. power cord lengths for operating the VC 20/40 in combination with an electric tool plugged into the built-in power outlet:
Recommended minimum conductor cross sections and max. power cord lengths for the VC 20/40:
Use only extension cords that have a ground conductor.
Do not use extension cords with conductor cross sections of 1.25 mm² or 2 mm².
Recommended minimum conductor cross sections and max. power cord lengths for operating the VC 20/40 in combination with an electric tool plugged into the built-in power outlet:
Conductor cross-section
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1.5 mm²
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2.5 mm²
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3.5 mm²
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Supply voltage 110 V
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Not recommended
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25 m
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Not recommended
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Supply voltage 220 - 240 V
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30 m
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50 m
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Not recommended
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Recommended minimum conductor cross sections and max. power cord lengths for the VC 20/40:
Conductor cross-section
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1.5 mm²
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2.5 mm²
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3.5 mm²
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Supply voltage 110 V
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Not recommended
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Not recommended
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75 m
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Supply voltage 220 - 240 V
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30 m
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50 m
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Not recommended
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When working outdoors, use only extension cords that are approved and correspondingly marked for this application.
This appliance may be powered by a generator or transformer when the following conditions are fulfilled: The unit must provide a power output in watts of at least twice the maximum value printed on the type identification plate on the power tool or appliance. The operating voltage must remain within +5% and -15% of the rated voltage at all times, frequency must be in the 50 – 60 Hz range and never above 65 Hz, and the unit must be equipped with automatic voltage regulation and starting boost.
Never operate other power tools or appliances from the generator or transformer at the same time. Switching other power tools or appliances on and off may cause undervoltage and / or overvoltage peaks, resulting in damage to the power tool.
A warning tone sounds if the air speed in the suction hose drops below 20 m/s.