1. Safety
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PNEG-1756
18" and 24" Panel Pit Fan (78° and 90°)
Install and Operate Fan Properly
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Electrical controls and wiring must be installed by a qualified
electrician and must meet the standards set by the National
Electric Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and all local and
state codes. The fan must be installed and maintained by a
qualified person familiar with the use and function of
ventilation fans.
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Lock-out power source before making adjustments, cleaning,
or maintaining equipment.
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Do not operate fan unless the motor is properly grounded.
Grounding can be achieved by wiring with a grounded
conduit or a separate ground wire attached to the motor
ground lug.
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Do not operate the fan by bypassing any safety device on
the unit.
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Do not kink power cables and do not allow cables to come
into contact with oil, grease, hot surfaces or chemicals.
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Motor overload protection must be provided with each single
phase fan. A circuit breaker or slow blow motor type fuse
must be used. A safety cut-off switch must be located
adjacent to each fan.
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Fans used to ventilate livestock buildings and other rooms
where continuous air movement is essential must be
connected to individual electrical circuits with a minimum of
two (2) circuits per room.
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Installation of supplementary natural ventilation, back-up
thermostat and an alarm system on at least one cooling
stage is recommended. See diagram on motor nameplate
and information provided with fan control (if used) for
connection requirements.
ST-0018-2
Sharp Edge Hazard
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This product has sharp edges, which can cause serious
injury.
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To avoid injury, handle sharp edges with caution and always
use proper protective clothing and equipment.
ST-0036-2
