Clarke CON 350, 3230482 User guide

12”VENTILATOR

MODEL NO: CON350 (110V)

PART NO: 3230482

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS DL0722 - ISS 5

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 WARNINGS

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

POSITIONING

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

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

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

Only use the ventilator 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 ventilator.

DO NOT operate 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 grills.

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

DO NOT allow the power cable to touch hot surfaces.

DO NOT operate without the safety grills secured in position.

PERSONNEL SAFETY

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

DO NOT stand on the ventilator.

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

Young children must be kept away unless supervised.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Inspect the power cable / plug for damage/ looseness. Do not use 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 ventilator.

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 ventilator.

SERVICE & REPAIRS

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

DO NOT attempt to repair the ventilator 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

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

This product can be connected to one of the following power supplies:

• 110V generator

• 110V isolating transformer

• 110V site supply

• 230V generator via a 110V transformer.

Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage.

This product includes a fitted industrial plug to BS-EN
60309, and a cable for use with a 110 volt supply. On
no account must a 230V, 13amp (BS1363) plug be
used.

If using a portable 110V transformer make sure it has a
rated capacity sufficient to take the load of the fan.

Should the plug need changing at any time, ensure
that a plug of identical specification is used and
proceed as follows:

1. Undo the socket screws & remove the rear section.

2. Rotate the cable clamp clear of the terminals.

3. Feed the cable through the rear gland in the plug.

4. Remove the cable sheath to the required lengths
as shown in the diagram.

5. Terminate the correct wires in the
correct terminal blocks as shown.

6. Remove the cable clamp screws. Clip
the cable clamp back into position and
place the clamp around the outer
sheath of the cable. Replace the screws
and tighten until the cable is securely
held.

7. Replace the rear cover and tighten the cover screws.

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

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BEFORE USE

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

This ventilator can be used with
CLARKE 12” diameter retractable
ducting sold separately in 5 metre
lengths as follows:

Yellow (3230281)

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 supply. The ventilator is
operated by the ON/OFF switch.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY CLEANING.

Clean the ventilator 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 POWER SUPPLY.

No other maintenance is required, should you discover any problem with the
ventilator 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.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model CON350

Product dimensions (D x W x H) 380 x 420 x 445 mm

Drum diameter 415 mm

Fan diameter 375 mm

Product weight 11.95 kg

Power supply 110V/50Hz

Duty cycle classification: S1(continuous)

Electrical Insulation Class I

Ingress protection rating IP54

Operating temperature range

-20 to 50

o

Sound Guaranteed Power Level 69 dB

Rpm @ optimum energy efficiency 2800 rpm

Rated flow rate@full speed

Rated air flow @ overall efficiency point

3900 m

2379.7 m

3

/h

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Rated air flow @ optimum energy efficiency 39.7 m3/s

Total pressure 385 Pa

Static pressure 236.1 Pa

Rated motor input power @ optimum energy

500 W

efficiency

Overall efficiency 51.8%

Measurement category C

Efficiency category Static

Efficiency grade 40

C

/h

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

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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