ebm-papst ALPHA Operating Instructions Manual

Part Number
EBM ALPHA
Operating Instructions
ebm-papst A&NZ Pty Ltd
10 Oxford Road
Laverton North VIC 3026
Australia
Phone: +61 3 9360 6400
Fax: +61 3 9360 6464
sales@ebmpapst.com.au
www.ebmpapst.com.au
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY REGULATIONS AND NOTES ......................... 1
1.1 Levels of hazard warnings .............................................. 1
1.2 Staff qualification ........................................................... 1
1.3 Basic safety rules........................................................... 1
1.4 Electrical voltage............................................................ 1
1.5 Mechanical movement ................................................... 2
1.6 Hot surface .................................................................... 2
1.7 Transport ....................................................................... 2
1.8 Storage ......................................................................... 2
1.9 Disposal ........................................................................ 2
2. PROPER USE ............................................................... 3
3. TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................... 4
3.1 Product drawing ............................................................. 4
3.2 Nominal data ................................................................. 5
3.3 Technical features ......................................................... 5
3.4 Mounting data ................................................................ 5
3.5 Transport and storage conditions ................................... 5
4. CONNECTION AND START-UP .................................... 6
4.1 Connecting the mechanical system ................................ 6
4.2 Connecting the electrical system .................................... 6
4.2.1 Prerequisites .................................................... 6
4.2.2 Voltage control ................................................. 6
4.2.3 Frequency converter ......................................... 6
4.3 Connection of the terminal ............................................. 6
4.4 Connection Screen ........................................................ 7
4.5 Checking the connections .............................................. 7
4.6 Switch on device ............................................................ 7
4.7 Switching off the device ................................................. 7
5. MAINTENANCE, MALFUNCTIONS, POSSIBLE
CAUSES AND REMEDIES ............................................ 7
5.1 Cleaning ........................................................................ 8
5.2 Safety test ..................................................................... 8
Item no. LS-128.
ebm-papst A&NZ Pty Ltd 10 Oxford Road · Laverton North VIC 3026 · Phone +61 (03) 9360 6400 · Fax +61 (03) 9360 6464
ABN 33 115 927 556 NSW Phone +61 (02) 9827 6400 · NSW Fax +61 (02) 9827 6464 · NZ Phone +64 (09) 525 0245 · NZ Fax +64 (09) 525 0246
sales@ebmpapst.com.au · www.ebmpapst.com.au

1. SAFETY REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Please read these operating instructions carefully before starting
to work with the device. Observe the following warnings to
prevent malfunctions or physical damage to both property and
people.
These operating instructions are to be regarded as part of this
device. If the device is sold or transferred, the operating
instructions must accompany it.
These operating instructions may be duplicated and forwarded
for information about potential dangers and their prevention.

1.1 Levels of hazard warnings

These operating instructions use the following hazard levels to
indicate potentially hazardous situations and important safety
regulations:

1.2 Staff qualification

The device may only be transported, unpacked, installed,
operated, maintained and otherwise used by qualified, trained
and authorised technical staff.
Only authorised specialists are permitted to install the device, to
carry out a test run and to perform work on the electrical
installation.

1.3 Basic safety rules

Any safety hazards stemming from the device must be re-
evaluated once it is installed in the end device.
Observe the following when working on the unit:
Do not make any modifications, additions or conversions to

the device without the approval of ebm-papst A&NZ.

1.4 Electrical voltage

Check the electrical equipment of the device at regular

intervals, refer to chapter 5.2 Safety test.
Replace loose connections and defective cables

immediately.
Revision 002 Release 17/02/2016
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Compliance with the measures is mandatory.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Exercise extreme caution while working.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury or
damage of property.
NOTE
A potentially harmful situation can occur and, if not
avoided, can lead to property damage.
DANGER
Electrical load on the device
Risk of electric shock
 Stand on a rubber mat if you are working on an
electrically charged device.
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