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UNITED KINGDOM CORDS ONLY

WARNING

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

The wire of this mains lead are colored in

accordance with the following code:

BLUE

— NEUTRAL

BROWN

— LIVE

YELLOW/GREEN

— EARTH

As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the colored
markings identifying the terminals in your plug
proceed as follows: The wire colored brown must
be connected to the terminal marked with the letter
–L– or colored red.
The wire colored blue must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter –N– or colored
black.
The wire colored yellow/green must be connected
to the terminal marked with the letter E or 
Ensure that your machine is connected correctly. If
you are in any doubt consult a qualified electrician.

This appliance must be protected by a 13A fuse if
a 13A (B.S. 1363) plug is used or, if any other
type of plug is used, by a 5A fuse either in the
plug or adapter or at the distribution board. 

AMERIC AXIAL FAN TROUBLE SHOOTING

CAUTION: All service procedures should be executed with the unit
unplugged.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit will not run.

Unit runs but fan
makes loud scraping
noise.

Unit runs but vibrates
excessively.

Unit runs but fan does
not turn.

Unit runs briefly, then
shuts off on overload.

1. No power to unit.

2. Switch not on.

3. Switch is faulty.

4. Faulty/broken cord or motor wire.

1. Unit has been severely jolted causing

fan to rub against housing.

2. Unit has been severely jolted causing

housing to deform.

1. Severe jolt has bent motor shaft

causing unit to be out of balance.

2. Fan blade damaged.

3. Dirt build up on one side of fan blade.

1. Fan is jammed against housing.

2. Capacitor wire has broken/come

loose, capacitor has failed.

3. Housing has been damaged such that

it presses on the fan blade.

1. Motorbearings are failing, or motor has

developed an internal electric fault.

2. Intake grill and/or exhaust grill is

obstructed.

3. Excessive duct length.

1. Plug unit in. Check circuit breaker.

2. Place in “ON” position.

3. Replace switch.

4. Perform continuity check, using

volt/amp meter. Repair/replace
faulty/broken wire.

1.Remove motor and replace damaged

motor mounts.

2. Replace housing/unit as necessary.

1. Remove and replace motor. Replace

fan blade if necessary.

2. Replace fan blade.

3. Clean fan blade.

1. Remove motor and replace damaged

motor mounts. Replace fan blade if
necessary.

2. Repair/replace wires/capacitor as

necessary.

3. Replace housing/unit as necessary.

1. Replace motor.

2. Remove obstruction.

3. Reduce duct length to recommended

maximum.

785  Bonnie Lane
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Tel: (847) 364-4646 • (800) 364-4642
Fax: (847) 364-4695
Email: [email protected]
www.americ.com

U.K. BS#

‘BS 3456 Approved’

Item

Part#

Each Description

1

03-00566

1

#6-3/8 SS Phil Pan HD Screw

2

04-00007

1

Switch Plate Assy 115V

(capacitor includer)

04-00800

1

Switch Plate Assy 230V

(capacitor includer)

04-00807

1

Switch Plate Assy 12V DC

04-00078

1

Capacitor 115V

04-00079

1

Capacitor 230V

04-00200

1

Cord 115V

04-00201

1

Cord 230V

04-00202

1

Cord 12V DC

3

04-00026

1

Shell Housing-Chrome Yellow

02-01017A

1

Grommet, Rubber #896

4

03-01040

1

Bolt, SS M3 x .5 x 20mm HH MS

5

03-01172

1

Washer, #6 SS

6

13-00964A

1

Foot, Rubber 5/16 x .625 Blk

7

03-00979A

1

Well Nut, M3 x .5 E632

8

03-00015

1

Nut, Nyloc 8-32 ZP

9

03-00052

1

Spacer 3.75 x .171 x .125 Nylon

10

04-00013

1

Grill

11

03-00016

1

Screw, 8-32 x 1.125 PHP ZP

12

03-00013

1

Washer-3/16 Rivet ZP

13

03-00030

1

3/16 Alum Rivet Anodized

14

02-00027

1

Motor Assy, 115V

02-00327

1

Motor Assy, 230V

02-00627

1

Motor Assy, 12V DC

03-00019

1

Clip “C” Retainer

04-00018

1

Fan Blade, 10'' Axial Plastic

03-00021

1

Spring Pin

1

Vane Motor Mount (115V)

15

04-00016

1

Duct Ring 8''

(Refer to item # on pictorial breakdown)

Summary of Contents for VAF-1500

Page 1: ...___ Serial No _______________________ Dealer_____________________________________________________________ Americ Corporation 785 Bonnie Lane Elk Grove Village IL 60007 USA Phone 847 364 4646 Fax 847 364 4695 OWNER S MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED Please Read Keep These Instructions with the Fan ...

Page 2: ...s beyond Americ s control This limited warranty does not apply if the serial number has been removed obliterated or defaced Americ Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Vane Axial Fan in design materials or specifications as necessary and without prior notice Americ shall not be obliged to make alterations or modifications to existing products previously manufactured To obtain repl...

Page 3: ...ty does exist however that the Vane Axial Fan can be subjected to applications not intended by Americ Misuse and or misapplication of the Vane Axial Fan can lead to the possibility of serious damage injury or even death Anyone operating the Vane Axial Fan should refer to current OSHA job safety and health rules and regulations pertaining to the construction industry with a particular emphasis on 2...

Page 4: ...any manner 3 Minors should not be allowed to operate the Fan Close attention is necessary when used especially when used near children or animals 4 Guard against the possibility of back related injuries Always lift the Fan with leg muscles and not with the back 5 Periodically inspect the Fan visually for damaged or worn parts Check for loose and or broken parts Be sure that the Fan and accessories...

Page 5: ...antities DANGER THE ELECTRIC MOTOR AND FAN HOUSING ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR OPERATION IN AN EXPLOSIVE AND OR FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERE OF ANY CLASS OR GROUP OPERATION OF THE FAN IN AN EXPLOSIVE OR FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERE MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH 4 Locate a properly grounded outlet 5 Prior to plugging in the Fan into a grounded outlet inspect the inlet and outlet grills and remove debris which ma...

Page 6: ...ou are unsure whether maintenance is required at Tel 847 364 4646 or at www americ com SERVICE 1 Refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE in this Manual MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS A B Voltage 110V AC 230V AC Frequency 50 60 Hz 50Hz Phase Single Single Electric Motor 1 HP 1 HP 75kw Current amps 6 7 1 4 2 R P M 3425 2850 Watts 615W 110V 670W 230V Free Air cfm 2091 2000 57m3 Max S P 3 2 5 68mm aq GENERAL INFORMA...

Page 7: ...VAF 1500 PICTORIAL BREAKDOWN ...

Page 8: ...t presses on the fan blade 1 Motorbearings are failing or motor has developed an internal electric fault 2 Intake grill and or exhaust grill is obstructed 3 Excessive duct length 1 Plug unit in Check circuit breaker 2 Place in ON position 3 Replace switch 4 Perform continuity check using volt amp meter Repair replace faulty broken wire 1 Remove motor and replace damaged motor mounts 2 Replace hous...

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