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CAUTION: IT IS ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED TO:
Carry out any type of maintenance operation without having first checked that the fan
impeller is effectively at a standstill.
Proceed with any type of maintenance operation on the fan (including lubrication) without
having first disconnected it from the mains powers supply.
Clean the fan while it is operating.
Open fan guards or inspection hatches while it is operating.
CAUTION:
Even when the power supply to a fan is interrupted, its rotating parts may still move, due to air
passing through the fan, either naturally or from fluid currents generated by a fan located in
other parts of the system of linked ducts, or due to the inertia of the impeller after the machine
has been switched off. In this case as well, there may be the risk of trapping or cutting injuries
against fixed parts of the casing.
3.8.3
Environmental risks
FVI
fans are designed to operate in and to withstand ordinary conditions of working environments.
The presence of:
vibrations
Corrosive agents (dust, gas, fumes, mist)
high temperatures
condensation
solid bodies
abnormal turbulence
currents of air
voltage differences due to installation
can affect the lifespan of components, causing premature deterioration, above all with respect to guards.
Since it is impossible to establish all-inclusive criteria that can take into account all the possible combinations
of these effects, it is advisable to implement a plan of periodical checks according to the effective
deterioration noted, so that any variations in structural characteristics can be detected in subsequent checks.
3.8.4
Vibration risks
Vibrations are the main factor affecting the operational life and safety of fans, and for this reason it is
essential to accurately monitor their level during fan operation and work cycles.
The ISO 1940/1 and ISO 2372 international standards establish the field of acceptability and the
classification of rotating machines, and more specifically, the ISO 14694 standard establishes values for
industrial fans.
The reference values for
FVI
products are established by category BV3 of this standard.
CAUTION:
Failure to check vibration levels may generate high risk factors and compromise the operative
lifespan of the fan.