Documents are only to be used and distributed completely and unchanged. It is strictly the users´ responsibility to check carefullythe validity of this document with respect to his product. Manual-no.: 999157 / 10/12/2009page 4 of 31General information☞ Before operating the equipment read and comply with the section ”Clean-ing and decontamination”!☞ Read and comply with this manual before installing or operating the equip-ment.☞ Lift and transport the equipment at the provided handles and/or recessed grips.☞ It is imperative to remove the transportation lock at the underside of the equip-ment prior to use (BVC 21 NT / BVC 21 NT VARIO)! Keep the locking screws andinstall again prior to further transportation!Remove all packing material, remove the product from its packing-box, remove theprotective covers from the inlet and outlet ports and keep, inspect the equipment.If the equipment is damaged, notify the supplier and the carrier in writing within threedays; state the item number of the product together with the order number and thesupplier’s invoice number. Retain all packing material for inspection.Do not use the equipment if it is damaged.If the equipment is not used immediately, replace the protective covers. Store theequipment in suitable conditions.Intended use☞ The system and all system parts are not to be used on humans or animals.☞ Prevent any part of the human body from coming in contact with the vacuum.☞ Make sure that the individual components are only connected, combined and op-erated according to their design and as indicated in the instructions for use. Useonly original VACUUBRAND accessories.☞ Comply with notes on correct vacuum and electrical connections, see section”Use and operation”.• The systems are designed for ambient temperatures during operation between+10°C and +40°C. Check the maximum temperatures if installing the system ina cabinet or a housing and make sure ventilation is adequate. Install an externalautomatic ventilation system if necessary.Ensure that the equipment and all components are suitable for the intended applica-tion. Use the system only for aspiration of liquids.Setting up and installing the system➨ Equipment must be connected only to a suitable electrical supply and a suit-able earth point. Failure to connect the motor to ground may result in deadlyelectrical shock.The supply cable may be fitted with a moulded European IEC plug or a plug suit-able for your local electrical supply. If the plug has been removed or has to beremoved, the cable will contain wires colour coded as follows: green or green andyellow: earth; blue or white: neutral; brown or black: live. The devices BVC 01 andBVC 21 NT have to be protected by an external fuse according to their currentdraw (cf ”Technical data”). The BVC 21 NT VARIO has an internal fuse.Safety information!NOTICENOTICE