1. Safety
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PNEG-1559
Competitor Series - Fiberglass Fans
Electrical Safety
Provisions for an adequate and safe power supply to the fan unit are essential to your safety.
AP/Cumberland recommends that a competent and qualified electrician undertake all electrical wiring.
All
wiring is to be installed in accordance with National, State and Local Electrical Codes.
Fans used to ventilate livestock buildings and other rooms where continuous air movement is essential,
should be connected to individual electrical circuits with a minimum of two (2) circuits per room.
We strongly recommend the installation of supplementary natural ventilation as well as a back-up
thermostat. There should also be an alarm system on at least one cooling stage. For connection
requirements, refer to the diagram on the motor nameplate and also to information enclosed with the fan
control used.
For 1 phase fans, motor overload protection should be provided for each fan. A circuit breaker or slow blow
motor type fuse must be used. A safety cut-off switch should be located adjacent to each fan. Contact your
local distributor for the correct cut-off switch.
The motor must be securely and adequately grounded. This can be accomplished by wiring with a
grounded conduit or a separate ground wire attached to the motor’s ground lug. Do not attempt operation
unless the motor is sufficiently grounded.
Do not kink power cable and never allow cable to come in contact with oil, grease, hot surfaces
or chemicals.
Remember, electrical safety is your responsibility.
General Safety Statements
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE
SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
1. Read and understand this operating manual before trying to install or operate the Competitor
Series Fans.
2. Power supply should be OFF and LOCKED OUT for service of electrical components. Use
CAUTION
in checking voltage or other procedures requiring power to be ON.
3. Never attempt to operate the fan by jumping or otherwise bypassing any safety devices on the unit.
4. Keep the fan clean. Do not allow debris to collect around motors, belts, pulleys or bearings.
5. Use
CAUTION
in working around the fan’s moving parts.
