ebm-papst 3412 NG, Operating Manual

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Electrical voltage and current
DANGER
Electrical voltage
Regularly check the electrical
equipment of the product.
Eliminate immediately loose
connections and defective cables.
Safety and protective functions
DANGER
Missing safety device and faulty
protective equipment.
Without protective equipment severe
injuries can occur, e.g. by taking hold of
the rotating equipment.
Operate the product with protection
guards only.
Electromagnetic radiation
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) may affect the system integration
of the product due to interaction.
Ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of the entire system.
Moving parts
DANGER
Self-starting product
If voltage is applied, the motor
automatically restarts after a mains
failure or when blocking has been
eliminated.
Do not stand in the danger zone of
the product.
Switch off the mains voltage when
working on the product and secure
against switching on again.
WARNING
Rotating fan
Long hair, loose-fitting garments and
jewellery can be caught and pulled into
the product. Risk of injury.
Do not wear loose-fitting garments
or jewellery when working on
moving parts.
Protect long hair by wearing a hair
net.
CAUTION
High risk of fire spreading
Can cause fire to spread.
Never direct the airflow
(intake/exhaust side) at a potential
source of fire.
Hot surface
CAUTION
High temperature at motor housing.
Risk of burns
Provide adequate protection against
accidental contact.
Transport
Only transport the product in its original packaging. Secure during
transport.
The vibration values, temperature and climate ranges should not be
exceeded during transport.
Storage
Store the product in a dry and clean environment that is well protected.
Ensure that the storage temperature is adhered to,see Chapter 3,
Technical Data.If the product is not operated for a longer period of
time, we recommend running it for approx. 15 minutes annually to
move the motor bearings.
Cleaning
NOTE
Product damaged during cleaning
Clean the product carefully with a
moist cloth without applying
pressure to the rotor. Do not use
cleaning agents that contain acids,
caustic solutions or solvents.
Disposal
When disposing of the product, observe all requirements and
regulations that are relevant in your country.
2 INTENDED USE
The product is designed exclusively as a built-in device for conveying
air according to the technical data.
Every use that is not in accordance with the intended purpose, is
regarded as misuse of the product.
On-site installations must comply with the mechanical, thermal and
service life requirements, see Chapter 3, Technical Data.
Intended use includes:
- Operating the product with all protective equipment
- Do not put the product into operation before it has been installed in
the customer's application
- Observation of the operating manual
Use for other than the intended purpose
Using the product for the purposes mentioned below is prohibited and
can be dangerous:
- Conveyance of air that contains abrasive particles.
- Conveyance of air that has a highly corrosive effect.
- Conveyance of air that has a high dust load, e.g. vacuuming
sawdust.
- Conveyance of inflammable gases/particles.
- Contact with materials that can damage the product, e.g. acids,
caustic solutions, solvents.
- Exposure to radiation that can damage product components, e.g.
strong UV rays or thermal radiation.
- Operating during external vibration.
- Operating the product close to inflammable materials or
components.
- Operating the product in an explosive atmosphere
- Use of the prouct as a safety component or for performing safety-
relevant functions.
- Operating in medical devices with life-sustaining or life-saving
function.
- Operating in non-stationary systems, e.g. railway vehicles, aircraft
and spacecraft.
- Operating with fully or partially dismantled or manipulated protective
equipment.
- Operating the product under conditions other than those mentioned
in the technical data.
- Furthermore, all fields of application not mentioned under intended
use.
An in situ assessment must be conducted of the heating behavior
(appropriate and inappropriate operation), the protection against
contact, electrical shocks, impact of foreign objects or water and the
usage at altitudes higher than 2000 meters.
Contact ebm-papst if you have specific queries regarding the product.