Clarke CAM 400, 3230240 User guide

16” VENTILATION FAN

MODEL NO: CAM400 (230V)

PART NO: 3230240

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, gases 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.

ALWAYS make sure the brakes are engaged before operating.

DO NOT operate without the safety grills secured in position.

PERSONNEL SAFETY

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

DO NOT stand on the fan.

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DO NOT use 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

By purchasing this product, the customer is taking on the obligation
to deal with its safe disposal in accordance with the Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment regulations (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

Ensure that the outer sheath of

Neutral

(Blue)

Live

(Brown)

Earth

(Green and

a 13 Amp

the cable is firmly held by the clamp

fuse.

Yellow)

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

Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply
through an approved BS 1363 plug or a suitably fused isolator switch.

If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or
because of damage, it must be removed and a replacement fitted, following
the wiring instructions shown below. The old plug must be discarded safely, as
insertion into a power 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 do not agree with the markings
on the plug.

.

AN APPROVED RESIDUAL
CURRENT DEVICE (RCD) WHICH HAS A TRIPPING CURRENT OF LESS THAN 30 mA
MUST BE USED.

If you are not sure, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT try to do any repairs
yourself.

Before commencing assembly, check for damage and or shortages etc, any
damage or shortage should be reported to your Clarke dealer where the fan
was purchased.

• Connect the BLUE wire
to the terminal
marked N.

• Connect the BROWN
wire to the terminal
marked L.

• Connect the YELLOW
AND GREEN wire to
the terminal marked E

or .

BEFORE USE

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Your ventilation fan should be
supplied with the following parts:

• 4 x castors (2 with brakes)

• 16 bolts, 16 nuts, 16 spring
washers and 32 flat washers.

Bolt the castor assemblies to the
frame as shown using the fastenings
supplied. Install the castors with
brakes at one end of the frame.

This ventilator can be used with
CLARKE 16” diameter retractable
ducting available in 5 metre lengths
as follows:

Orange (3230241) or Yellow (3230484)

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

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

3. Connect the ventilator to a suitable power outlet. The ventilator is
operated by the ON/OFF switch.

4. Set the angle of tilt as required using the hand knob shown.

5. Always apply the brakes before operating the ventilator.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE TASKS. REPAIRS
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 by
removing the four securing screws.

REPLACE GUARDS BEFORE RE-CONNECTING TO MAINS SUPPLY.

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No other maintenance is required, should you discover any problem with the
ventilation fan return it to the CLARKE service department for repair.

Should the fan fail to operate, check the power supply and that the fuse in the
plug has not blown. Abnormal noise while the fan is running may occur if the
fan is not standing on a level surface.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model CAM400

Product dimensions 575 x 435 x 770 mm

Air Inlet Size 16 inch

Drum diameter 480 mm

Fan diameter 395 mm

Swivel/tilt range

360

o

Product Weight 37 kg

Operating temperature

10 - 40

o

C

Power supply 230V/50Hz

Duty Cycle Classification: S1 (continuous)

Ingress protection class IP54

Electrical insulation class I

Fan speed@optimum efficiency 2800 rpm

Rated airflow: (m

3

/h)

63 m

3

/m (3796 m3/h)

Total Pressure 700 Pa

Static pressure 436 Pa

Rated motor input power 1200 W

Overall efficiency 59.52%

Measurement catagory C

Efficiency catagory (static/total) Static

Efficiency Grade (at optimum energy point) 40

Guaranteed Sound Power Level 79 dB

Specific Ratio (EU no 327/2011) N/A

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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