Summary of Contents for Americ Corporation VAF-3000P
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Safety iNStructioNS eNcloSeD Please Read & Keep These Instructions with the Fan Purchase Date_______________________ Serial No._______________________ Dealer_____________________________________________________________...
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Warranty terms and obligations ..............1 introduction ....................2 General Safety information and operation ..........3 exploded View of the Vaf-3000P ..............4 Parts list ......................5 air Motor Precautions and operating Specs ..........6 trouble Shooting ..................7 lubrication and Servicing the air Motor ............8...
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Vane axial fan in design, materials or specifications as necessary and without prior notice.
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Vane axial fan from americ corporation. our goal is to provide you with the very best in high performance air ventilators. reading this owner’s Manual will help you achieve the maximum benefit from your portable air ventilator. if you do not understand any portion of this Manual, please contact americ, or your authorized americ dealer for proper assistance prior to operating this fan.
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• When using the Vaf-3000P, note the directional airflow indicator on the external shell. this is the way the air moves. • Prior to connecting the Vaf-3000P to the air supply line, inspect the inlet and outlet screen and remove any debris that may restrict airflow movement.
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When you see this symbol, be aware that personal injury or property damage is possible. the hazard is explained in the text following the symbol. Severe personal injury or death coulD occur if hazard is ignored. the air motor is designed to be driven by compressed air. under no circumstances should the air motor be driven by any other gasses.
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ProbleM cauSe SolutioN unit will not run 1) No air supply to unit. 1) connect air supply. 2) faulty air supply line. 2) Perform maintenance and check line to air supply. unit runs but fan 1) unit has been severely jolted 1) remove motor and replace damaged motor makes loud scraping causing fan to rub against...
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an automatic lubricator can be installed in the air line just ahead of the motor. the lubricator should be adjusted to feed one drop of oil per minute. lubrication is necessary for all internal moving parts and rust prevention. excessive moisture in the air line can cause rust formation in the motor and might also cause ice to form in the muffler due to the expansion of air through the motor.
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Socket (7/16”) Deep socket (9/16”) open end wrench (13/16”) Socket and driver (7/32”) open end wrench (3/4”) loctite #545 or pipe seal Duct tape for sealing motor ports 3 Pieces of wood blocking cut to 12” this unit is ul/cul listed for use in hazardous locations. the grounding system links all metal components together.
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Step one: Prepare motor for installation by removing the shipping plugs from the air motor ports. lay the Vaf-3000P face down on a firm work surface. Step two: carefully position air motor into the housing assembly with the motor shaft through the front mounting plate.
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Step Six: Stand unit on its base once again with the motor shaft towards you. use a 13/16” open end wrench to tighten the 90º hose fittings onto the brass hex nipples previously installed onto the motor through the motor housing. be sure to coat threaded joints with loctite #545 Pneumatic Seal or equivalent product to assure leak free installation of air hose fitting.
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