ebm-papst S4E500AM03LA-001, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 3 / 10

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Operating Instructions
Item no. LS-147 Revision 001 Release 10/04/2017 Page 3 of 10
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S4E500AM03LA-001
2. INTENDED USE
The device is exclusively designed as a built-in device for
conveying air according to its technical data.
Any other usage above and beyond this does not conform with
the intended purpose and constitutes misuse of the device.
Customer equipment must be capableof withstanding the
mechanical and thermal stresses that can arise from this
product. This applies for the entire service life of the equipment
in which this product is installed.
Intended use also includes

Using the device ionly in stationary systems

Conveying air at an ambient air pressure between
80kPa and 105kPa.

Using the device within the permitted ambient
temperature range, see Chapter 3.5 Transport and
storage conditions and Chapter 3.2 Nominal data.

Operating the device with all protective devices.

Following the operating instructions.
Improper use
In particular, operating the device in the following ways is
prohibited and could be hazardous:

Operating the device in an unbalanced state, e.g. due
to dirt deposits or ice formation.

Resonant operation, operation with severe vibration.
This also includes vibration transmitted to the fan
from the customer installation.

Operation in medical eqipment with a life-sustaining
or life-support function.

Conveying solidsin the flow medium.

Painting the device

Connections (e.g. screws) coming loose during
operation.

Opening the terminal box during operation.
 Conveying air that contains abrasive particles.

Conveying highly corrosive air, e.g. salt spray.
Exception: devices designed for salt spray and
correspondingly protected.

Conveying air with high dust content, e.g. suctioning
off sawdust.

Operating the device close to flammable materials or
components.

Operating the device in an explosive atmosphere.
 Using the device as a safety component or to perform
safety-related functions.

Operation with completely or partially disassembled
or manipulated protective devices.

In addition, all applications not listed among the
intended uses.