Chicago Electric 95235 User Manual

3-SPEED AIR BLOWER

Model

95235

®

2500 CFM MAXIMUM

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, READ AND UNDERSTAND

ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

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manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form
without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical Requirements 120 VAC / 60 Hz / 1/2 HP Motor
Power Switch Setting High Medium Low

Amps 5.5 4.4 3.8
RPM 1050 950 750

CFM 2500 2000 1450
Power Cord 18 AWG x 3C / 30 Ft. Long
Power Plug 3-Prong Grounding
Material Polyethylene Housing / Black Oxide Coated Steel Mesh
Overall Dimensions 18-7/8” Long x 18” Wide x 19-1/3” High
Main Blower Dimensions 11” Diameter x 10-3/4” Wide
Main Blower Blades 0.025” Thick (Qty. 96)
Air Vent Dimensions 12” Diameter
Weight 36.3 Pounds

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You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, oper­ating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram.
Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly dia­gram, or write month and year of purchase if product has no number. Keep this manual
and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite

accidents.

Do not operate the fan in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Fans may create sparks which may ignite the

dust or fumes. Do not use this Fan to disperse flammable gas, dust, or mist.

Keep children away while operating the Fan. Children may insert fingers or other

objects through the guard, resulting in severe personal injury.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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Grounded fans must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded

in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding

prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check

with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is prop-

erly grounded. If the fan should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding

provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with

any solid state speed control device.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges,

and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is

grounded.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this fan

to water or rain.

Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the fan or

pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp

edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Dam-

aged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.

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PERSONAL SAFETY

Be sure the fan is on a stable, flat surface when in operation.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.

Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,

jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging

in.

FAN USE AND CARE

Do not use the Fan if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off.

Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any

adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the fan. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the fan accidentally.

Store the fan out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Fans are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and

any other condition that may affect the fan’s operation. If damaged, have the

fan serviced before using.

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SERVICE

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Fan service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service

or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

If the Blade Guard is removed for service, it must be replaced before resuming

operation.

When servicing a fan, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instruc-

tions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual.

Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create

a risk of electric shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this Fan with any

solid-state speed control device.

After servicing, any safety device (includes grilles, impeller, etc.) shall be

reinstalled or remounted as previously installed.

Maintain labels and nameplates on the Fan. These carry important information.

If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye goggles when operating the

Fan. Using personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury. Safety impact eye

goggles are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

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Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other

debris. This Fan can pick up and propel small objects (such as sand).

Always keep the Power Cord (8) and any extension cords away from moving

blade on the Fan.

Never leave the Fan unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet.

Turn off the Fan and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.

Keep all personal objects away from the Fan blade. Make sure hair, fingers,

and loose clothing do not come in contact with the Fan blade. Serious injury may

result.

WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using

this product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could

cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.

DO NOT use the fan in a window. Rain and moisture may create an electrical

hazard.

Keep all guards in place and in proper working order.

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CAUTION! This product features an automatic reset safety device in its Motor. To

reduce the risk of injury disconnect power supply before servicing.

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Do not use an extension cord with this Fan.

Make sure the Air Blower is located on a dry, flat, level, sturdy surface capable

of supporting the weight of the unit.

Always unplug the Air Blower from its power supply source before performing

any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

WARNING! The warnings and cautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all

possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the

operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this

product, but must be supplied by the operator.

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GROUNDING

WARNING!

Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the blower.
Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the blower if the
power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility
before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

GROUNDED BLOWERS: BLOWERS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS

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Blowers marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong

grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the

blower should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low

resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric

shock. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)

The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the

cord to the grounding system in the blower. The green wire in the cord must be the

only wire connected to the blower’s grounding system and must never be attached

to an electrically “live” terminal. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)

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Your blower must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should

look like those in the following illustration. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.)

3-Prong Plug and Outlet

SYMBOLOGY

Double Insulated

Canadian Standards Association

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

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Amperes

No Load Revolutions per Minute (RPM)

UNPACKING

When unpacking, make sure the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are
missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of
this manual as soon as possible.

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to

the Assembly Diagram on page 10.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, DO NOT USE THIS FAN WITH

ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.

The Power Switch:

OFF

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FIGURE C

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The Air Blower features a three-speed Power Switch (10) and may be set on

3: HIGH (1050 RPM), 2: MEDIUM (950 RPM), or 1: LOW (730 RPM).

(See Figure C.)

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CAUTION! Always make sure the Power Switch (10) of the Air Blower is in its “OFF”

position and the unit is unplugged from its electrical outlet prior to performing any

inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. (See Figure C.)

To Position The Air Blower:

FLOOR & CARPET 45° WALLS & FURNITURE 90° CEILINGS & VENTILATION

FIGURE D

CAUTION! Make sure the Air Blower is located on a dry, flat, level, sturdy surface

capable of supporting the weight of the unit. (See Figure D.)

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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