Shaefer VAF3000A Owner's Manual

AMERIC AXIAL FAN TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION: All service procedures should be executed with the unit unplugged.
PROBLEM C USE
Unit will not run. 1) No power to unit.
2) Switch not on.
3) Switch is faulty.
4) Faulty / Broken cord or motor wire.
Unit runs but fan makes 1) Unit has been severely jolted causing fan to
loud scraping noise. rub against housing.
2) Unit has been severely jolted causing
housing to deform.
Unit runs but vibrates 1) Severe jolt has bent motor shaft causing unit to be out of
excessively. balance.
2) Fan blade damaged.
3) Dirt build up on one side of fan blade.
Unit runs but fan 1) Fan is jammed against housing.
does not turn. 2) Capacitor wire has broken/come loose,
capacitor has failed.
3) Housing has been damaged such that it
presses on the fan blade.
Unit runs briefly, then shuts 1) Motor bearings are failing, or motor has
off on overload.
developed an internal electric fault.
2) Intake grill and/or exhaust grill is obstructed.
3) Excessive duct length.
Refer to item # on pictorial breakdown on previous page.
Item Part # Each Description
1 0SMS8X12PPHSS 4 Screw #8 x 1/2" PPH SS
3 0CAP40UF240V 1 Capacitor 115V
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 230V 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
6 0BM3-0.5X25HHSS 10 Bolt M3x.5 25mm
7 0WM3SS 10 Washer M3 SS
8 0RF78OD 4 Rubber Foot 7/8" OD
9 0WNM3-0.5HT 10 Well Nut M3x.5
10 0RG38X1316X38 1 Rubber Grommet 3/8"
11 0RIVET6-8A-B 13 Rivet 3/16" x 1/2" G
12 CS211-SP 1 Motor 1 HP 115V 60 Hz
CS211-50-SP 1 Motor 1 HP 230V 50 Hz
0NY3816Z 1 Nut Nyloc 3/8" -16
0W38X114FWZ 1 Washer 3/8"
0S832X14HWHTC 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"
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M-VAF3000A/B
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.
1) Remove motor and replace damaged motor mounts.
2) Replace housing/unit as necessary.
1) Remove and replace motor. Replace fan blade if necessary.
2) Replace fan blade.
3) Clean 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.
1) Replace motor.
2) Remove obstruction.
3) Reduce duct length to recommended maximum.
UNITED KINGDOM CORDS ONLY
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IMPORTANT!
The wirer of this mains lead are colored in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE---- NEUTRAL
BROWN---- LIVE
YELLOW / GREEN---- EARTH
As the colors of the wires in the main lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the colored
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows: The wire colored brown must
be connected to the terminal marked with the
letter "L" or colored red.
The wire colored blue must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter "N" or colored black.
The wire colored yellow/green must be connected
to the terminal marked with the letter "E" or ensure
that your machine is connected correctly. If you are
in any doubt consult a qualified electrician.
This appliance must be protected by a 13A fuse if a
13A (B.S. 1363) plug is used, or if any other type of
plug is used by a 5A fuse either in the plug or
adapter, or at the distribution board.
OWNER'S MANUAL

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and keep these instructions with the fan.
MODEL: VAF3000A/B
For use in Non-Explosive/Non-Flammable environments only.
Purchase Date: ___________________ Serial No. ___________________
Dealer: ______________________________________
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