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Description and operation

The appliance you have purchased is a medium-
pressure industrial axial fan for extraction into a
ventilation duct or direct air expulsion outdoors.
These appliances can be applied to ventilation ducts
or through air cleaning filters, and are suitable for all
installations in which loss of pressure occurs. The
extracted air must not be dusty, acidic or corrosive.

Safety

• Do not use this appliance for functions other than

those described in this booklet

• After removing the appliance from its packaging,

ensure that it is complete and undamaged. If in
doubt contact a professionally qualified electrician
or Vortice. Do not leave packaging within the reach
of children or infirm persons

• Certain fundamental rules must be observed when

using any electrical appliance, including:
- never touch electrical appliances with wet or

damp hands;

- never touch appliances while barefoot;
- never allow children or infirm persons to operate

appliances unattended.

• This appliance is not suitable for use by children or

by individuals with reduced physical, sensorial or
mental capacities, or by inexperienced or untrained
individuals, unless they are supervised or instructed
in its use by a person responsible for their safety
Children must always be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

• Store the appliance out of the reach of children and

differently able persons after deciding to disconnect
it from the power supply and use it no more.

• Do not us the appliance where flammable vapours

are present (spirit, insecticides, petrol, etc.) .

• Do not make modifications of any kind to this

appliance.

• Regularly inspect the appliance for visible defects. If

any faults are found, do not operate the appliance;
contact an authorised Vortice technical service
centre immediately.

• If the appliance does not function correctly or

develops a fault, contact and authorised Vortice
Technical Service Centre immediately. Ensure that
only genuine original Vortice spares are used for any
repairs.

• Should the appliance be dropped or suffer a heavy

blow, have it checked immediately by an authorised
Vortice Technical Service Centre.

• This appliance must only be installed and serviced,

externally or internally, by professionally qualified
personnel.

• Switch off the system's main switch:

a) if the appliance does not function correctly;
b) before cleaning the inside and outside of the
appliance;
c) if you decide not to use the appliance for any
length of time.

• The electrical system to which the appliance is

connected must conform to applicable standards.

• The circuit in which the appliance is installed must

have an overload protection device calibrated to
suit the nominal current shown on the appliance's
data plate.

• This appliance must be connected to an efficient

earthing system in compliance with applicable
safety standards. If in doubt, ask a qualified
electrician to check your system.

• The electrical power supply/socket to which the

appliance is to be connected must be able to
provide the maximum electrical power required by
the appliance. If not, contact a professional
electrician without delay.

• When installing the appliance, fit a multi-pole

thermomagnetic cutout, with a contact gap of at
least 3 mm.

• If the appliance is installed outdoors, ensure that

adequate weather protection is provided.

• Operating temperature from -25°C to +70°C (MPC-

E 404 M: 50°C).

• Do not cover the appliance's intake and outlet

grilles.

• Only use the specified accessories on the intake

and outlet grilles.

• Ensure that the room has an adequate source of

fresh air.

• Avoid letting dust build up on top of the motor, as

this could result in cooling problems. Regular
maintenance will result in improved operation and
guarantee normal appliance performance. For the
maintenance of mechanical parts, follow the
instructions in the figures on page 50.

• The appliance cannot be used to control water

heater switches, heaters, etc.; neither must its
exhaust lead into the hot air ducts of such
appliances.

• Specifications

for

the

power

supply

must

correspond to the electrical data on data plate A
(fig.1).

• Data plate B (fig.1) is also present in MPC models

only: data specified in EU regulation no. 327/2011

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