User Manual

ManualsBrandsSchaefer ManualsBuilding SuppliesAmeric VAF3000A 12" Industrial Confined Space Ventilator—2800 CFM, 1 HP, 115 Volt

MODEL: VAF3000A/B

For use in Non-Explosive/Non-Flammable environments only.

Purchase Date: ________________ Serial No. _________________

Dealer: ______________________________

OWNER’S MANUAL

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and keep these instructions with the fan.

AMERIC AXIAL FAN TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION: All service procedures should be executed with the unit unplugged.

PROBLEM

Unit will not

run.

CAUSE

1) No power to unit.

2) Switch not on.

3) Switch is faulty.

4) Faulty / Broken cord or motor wire.

SOLUTION

1) Plug unit in. Check circuit breaker.

2) Place in “ON” position.

3) Replace switch.

4) Perform continuity check, using volt/amp

meter. Repair/replace faulty/broken wire.

Unit runs but

fan makes

loud scraping

noise.

1) Unit has been severely jolted, causing

fan to rub against housing.

2) Unit has been severely jolted, causing

housing to deform.

1) Remove motor and replace damaged

motor mounts.

2) Replace housing/unit as necessary.

Unit runs but

vibrates

excessively.

1) Severe jolt has bent motor shaft,

causing unit to be out of balance.

2) Fan blade damaged.

3) Dirt build-up on one side of fan blade.

1) Remove and replace motor. Replace fan

blade if necessary.

2) Replace fan blade.

3) Clean fan blade.

Unit runs but

fan does not

turn.

1) Fan is jammed against housing.

2) Capacitor wire has broken/come loose,

or capacitor has failed.

3) Housing has been damaged such that

it presses on the fan blade.

1) Remove motor and replace damaged

motor mounts. Replace fan blade if necessary.

2) Repair/replace wires/capacitor as necessary.

3) Replace housing/unit as necessary.

Unit runs

briey, then

shuts off on

overload.

1) Motor bearings are failing, or motor has

developed an internal electric fault.

2) Intake grill and/or exhaust grill is

obstructed.

3) Excessive duct length.

1) Replace motor.

2) Remove obstruction.

3) Reduce duct length to recommended

maximum.

Item Part # Each Description

1 0SMS8X12PPHSS 4 Screw #8 x 1/2" PPH SS

3 0CAP40VF240V 1 Capacitor 115V

3 0CAP40UF370V 1 Capacitor 230V

0CC114 1 1-1/4” Clamp (230V only)

4 SWPLTASY-V30A 1 Switch Plate Cord Kit 115V

4 SWPLTASY-V30B 1 Switch Plate Cord Kit 230V

CORD-16/3-20NA 1 Cord 115V North America

CORD-16/3-20EU 1 Cord 115V European

CONNECTOR-PG11 1 Cord Strain Relief

0RSSPST20A 1 Rocker Switch

0RSCAP 1 Rocker Switch Cover

SWPLT-VAF3000 1 Switch Plate

5 HSG-VAF3000 1 Shell Housing Blue

HSG-VAF3000-ORG 1 Shell Housing Orange

6 0BM3-0.5X25HHSS 6 Bolt M3x.5 25mm

7 0WM3SS 6 Washer M3 SS

8 0RF78OD 4 Rubber Foot 7/8" OD

9 0WNM3-0.5HT 6 Well Nut M3x.5

10 0RG716X1516X716 1 Rubber Grommet 7/16"

11 0RIVET6-8A-B 13 Rivet 3/16" x 1/2" G

12 CS211 1 Motor 1 hp 115V 60 Hz

12 CS211-50 1 Motor 1 hp 230V 50 Hz

0NY3816Z 1 Nut Nyloc 3/8" -16

0W38X114FWZ 1 Washer 3/8"

0S838X14HWHTC 12 Screw 8-32 x 1/4" Threading

MTRVN-VAF3000 6 Motor Mount Vane

BLADE-VAF3000 1 Fan Blade 12" 7 Wing

13 RING-VAF3000 2 Duct Ring 12"

14 GUARD-VAF3000 2 Wire Guard 12"

15 0S632X134PPHZ 4 Bolt 6-32 x 1-3/4"

16 0HWA18S 4 Wall Anchor 1/8"

In the event the mains plug has to be removed/ replaced for any

reason, please note:

"A" MODELS:

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are colored in

accordance with the following code:

White – Neutral Black – Live Green – Earth

The colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not

correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in

your plug, proceed as follows:

The white wire must be connected to the terminal marked with

an N or colored black. The black wire must be connected to the

terminal marked with an L or colored red. The green wire must

be connected to the earthing terminal marked with an E or the

earth symbol.

"B" MODELS:

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are colored in

accordance with the following code:

Blue – Neutral Brown – Live Green/Yellow – Earth

The colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not

correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in

your plug, proceed as follows:

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with an

N or colored black. The brown wire must be connected to the

terminal marked with an L or colored red. The green/yellow wire

must be connected to the earthing terminal marked with an E or

the earth symbol.

NOTE: If a moulded plug is tted and has to be removed, take

great care in disposing of the plug and severed cable; it must be

destroyed to prevent engaging into a socket.

1 Industrial Blvd #101, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 USA

ACZA-406

Summary of content (4 pages)

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AMERIC AXIAL FAN TROUBLESHOOTING 1) Motor bearings are failing, or motor has developed an internal electric fault. 2) Intake grill and/or exhaust grill is obstructed. 3) Excessive duct length. Unit runs briefly, then shuts off on overload. Black – Live Green – Earth Brown – Live Green/Yellow – Earth NOTE: If a moulded plug is fitted and has to be removed, take great care in disposing of the plug and severed cable; it must be destroyed to prevent engaging into a socket.
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All transportation costs for the return of damaged product or parts will be the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon receipt of damaged item, Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. will examine the item and determine if defective. Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. will repair or replace and return the item, freight pre-paid. If Pinnacle Climate Technologies, Inc. finds the item to be in normal operating condition, or not defective the item will be returned freight collect.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE FAN WITHOUT THE INLET AND OUTLET GRILL PROPERLY IN PLACE. B 220/240V AC-50Hz Single 1 HP (.75kW) 4.2 2850 670W @230V 2492 (70.6m³) 2.5" (68mm) Free Air Straight Straight 1-90° bend 2-90° bends Straight Straight 1-90° bend 2-90° bends Straight 2143 1938 1809 1728 1472 1764 1600 1521 1510 1135 60.7 54.9 51.2 48.9 41.7 50.0 45.3 43.1 42.8 32.1 (115V AC) CFM M³/Min 1845 1722 1698 1451 1181 1556 1422 1396 1239 1111 52.2 48.8 48.1 41.1 33.4 44.1 40.3 39.5 35.1 31.
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5) 6) 7) 1) 2) 3) 4) 7) 6) 5) 4) 2) 3) 1) GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING 3 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid state speed control device. Never place the Fan in standing water because of extreme shock hazard. Never allow air intake grill to become blocked. Never discharge flammable solvents or kerosene based chemicals through the Fan air intake grill.