Clarke CAM 250B, 3230452 User guide

VENTILATION FAN

MODEL NO: CAM200B, 250B & 300B

PART NO: 3230442, 3230452 & 3230462

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS DL0722 - ISS 3

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Ventilation Fan which is designed for
indoor use in an industrial environment.

Read this manual carefully, in doing so you guarantee the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.

SAFETY RULES

Make sure that you read, understand and comply with the following rules.

POSITIONING

• This fan is designed for indoor use only.

• Be aware that the suction capability is considerable. Do not position the
fan where it will blow dust, chips or hazardous fumes at people.

• DO NOT place the fan close to any wet surface. DO NOT place against
any surface such as a wall, door or furniture etc.

• DO NOT place the fan on a raised surface or anywhere it could topple
over.

• Only use the fan in a level position.

• Take care to ensure that the intake grille cannot be blocked by curtains
or other fabrics. Do not allow loose clothing, long hair, jewellery etc. to
be drawn into the intake side of the fan.

• Do not operate the fan in explosive atmospheres such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gasses or dust such as in a paint spray
booth. Electric motors create sparks which may ignite dust or fumes.

• DO NOT cover the fan or obstruct the air inlet and outlet sections of the
ventilator.

• DO NOT get the fan wet or use in areas of high condensation.

• DO NOT allow the power cable to touch hot surfaces.

• Do not use this fan with a programmable timer used to switch it on
automatically.

PERSONNEL SAFETY

• DO NOT use the fan when you are tired or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.

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• DO NOT stand on the fan.

• DO NOT use the fan with wet hands or when there is water on the power
cable.

• Young children must be kept away unless continuously supervised.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Inspect the power cable / plug for damage/looseness. Do not use the
fan if the power cable is damaged.

• Make sure that the voltage on the product label is the same as the
voltage of the power supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

• Do not abuse the electrical cable. Do not use the cable for pulling or
unplugging the fan.

• Keep the cable away from sources of heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or tangled cables increase the risk of electric shock.

• Do not use extension cables with this fan.

SERVICE & REPAIRS

• Check that the fan is in good working order. Take immediate action to
have it repaired or any damaged parts replaced.

• DO NOT attempt to repair the fan yourself. Always contact the Clarke
service department who will use recommended parts only. Unapproved
parts may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.

ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY

Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.

In effect, this means that this product must not be discarded with general
household waste but according to the laws governing Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognized disposal facility.

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of
purchase. This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been
abused, tampered with, or not used for the purpose for which it was intended.

Faulty goods must be returned to their place of purchase, no product can be
returned to us without prior permission. This guarantee does not effect your
statutory rights.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Plug must be BS1363/A approved.

Always fit a 10 Amp fuse.

Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp

Neutral

(Blue)

Live

(Brown)

Earth

(Green and Yellow)

WARNING! READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE
MAINS SUPPLY.

Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is
the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on
230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage.

This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or
damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.

If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due to
damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring instructions
shown below. The old plug must be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket
could cause an electrical hazard

WARNING! THE WIRES IN THE POWER CABLE OF THIS PRODUCT
ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Yellow and Green = Earth

.

If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the
markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.

• The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked N or coloured Black.

• The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which
is marked L or coloured Red.

• The wire which is coloured Yellow and Green must be connected to the
terminal which is marked E or or coloured Green.

We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply
via a Residual Current Device (RCD)

If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs
yourself.

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CONNECTING DUCTWORK

These ventilation fans will be used with Clarke retractable ducting available in
5 metre lengths as follows.

To fit model Diameter Part No

CAM200B 8” 3230443

CAM250B 10” 3230453

CAM300B 12” 3230463

1. Before use, attach the ducting to
the discharge end of the
ventilation fan as shown, secured
with the tie cord provided.

2. Place the ventilation fan in a level
position on a flat surface and at a
safe distance from flammable
materials.

3. The ventilation fan is operated by
the ON/OFF switch located under
the handle.

4. Connect the ventilation fan to a suitable power supply.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE TASKS. THIS SHOULD BE
CARRIED OUT BY THE CLARKE SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

• Clean the with a soft damp cloth, Do not use solvents or abrasives.

• If used in spaces with high dust content, clean the guards and fan

blades by vacuuming or wiping. Remove the end guard to gain access
to the blades.

• REPLACE GUARDS BEFORE RE-CONNECTING TO MAINS SUPPLY.

• No other maintenance is required, should you discover any problem

with the ventilation fan return it to the Clarke service department for
repair.

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FAILURE TO OPERATE

Problem Possible Cause Remedy

Fan does not
operate
although
plugged in with
the switch on

Abnormal noise Fan is not level Stand fan on a level surface

Plug is loose/bad
connection

Fuse blown or circuit
breaker trips

No power at socket
outlet

Pull the plug out & check the
connection of the plug and socket

Replace if necessary and investigate
cause. If fuse blows repeatedly,
consult your Clarke dealer

Insert the plug in a functioning power
socket

SPECIFICATIONS

Model CAM200B CAM250B CAM300B

Air Inlet Size 8 inch 10 inch 12 inch

Power supply 230V/50Hz 230V/50Hz 230V/50Hz

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Air Output: (m

Total Pressure 245 Pa 295 Pa 385 Pa

Duty Cycle Classification: S1 (continuous) S1 (continuous) S1 (continuous)

Electrical Insulation Class I I I

Product Weight 9.4 kg 11.2 kg 15.3 kg

Sound Pressure Level 65 dB(A) 71 dB(A) 74.1 dB(A)

Rpm 2800 2800 2800

Rated pressure 1.2 MPa 1.2 MPa 1.2 MPa

Rated flow rate

Rated motor input power 180W 300W 500W

Specific Ratio
(EU no 327/2011)

/h)

1500 m

879 m

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/h 2700 m3/h 3900 m3/h

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/h 1698 m3/h 2379 m3/h

0.805 0.88 0.83

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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