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Description and operation
The product you have purchased is a low pressure,
industrial axial fan for extraction directly to the outside.
It is designed for use in applications where no load
loss is to be be overcome. It must not be used to
extract dusty air or acid or corrosive fumes
Safety
Warning:
!
this symbol indicates that care must
be taken to avoid injury to the user
• 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.) (fig.1).
ACaution:
!
this symbol indicates that care must
be taken to avoid damaging the appliance
• 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,
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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.
• Specifications for the power supply must correspond
to those on the appliance's data plate.
• 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.
• 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
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.
• Specifications for the power supply must correspond
to the electrical data on data plate A (fig.2).
problems.
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