Triangle Engineering of Arkansas QB2 4223 User Manual

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■ Installation

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QB2 4223

OWNER'S RECORD

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Model #

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Purchased from

Date Purchased

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Triangle engineering

of arkansas, inc.

E-mail: [e-mail] • Website: www.trianglefans.com

1101 North Redmond Road • Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076
[phone] • Fax [phone] • 1-800-255-9014

Serial #

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Motor

IMPORTANT

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL,

OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS FAN. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH

INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

DESCRIPTION

The QB2 is a high volume portable fan
designed for heavy-duty use in factories,
warehouses, laundries, garages, etc. lt is
easily rolled to various locations. The unit is
constructed of pre-coated steel. Guards are
made of steel wire with a powder coat finish,
and comply with OSHA guarding require­ments. The ON/OFF switch is conveniently
mounted on top of barrel.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Your QB2 fan will operate only on 115

Volt AC, 60Hz (cycle) current with a mini­mum of a 15 Amp circuit.

2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, DO NOT expose to water or rain. To
guard against electric shock while the fan
is connected to power source, DO NOT
PERMIT fan to come in contact with other
grounded objects such as pipes, radiators,
ranges, etc.

3. DO NOT ABUSE POWER CORD.
DO NOT pull on cord to remove from elec-

trical receptacle. Keep cord away from heat,
oil and sharp edges. Inspect cord periodi­cally and replace if damaged.

4. Disconnect the fan when not in use,
before servicing and cleaning and when
repairing or replacing parts.

on the fans power cord. Only round jacketed
extension cords should be used.

7. Before operating this fan, check for worn
or damaged parts and replace or repair
as required. To avoid risk of fire, electri­cal shock or other injury, disconnect from
power source before servicing.

8. DO NOT operate the QB2 near flam­mable liquids or in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres as sparks from motor may
ignite fumes.

9. If the wire guards are removed, replace
before normal operation.

10. In case of power failure, turn off the fan
at switch. This will prevent motor burn out
and/or unexpected restarting.

ASSEMBLY

No assembly required

OPERATION

Your QB2 fan is turned ON or OFF with a
rocker switch located toward the top of the
barrel. To operate the two speed fan push
one side of the rocker switch down for low
speed and the opposite side down for high
speed. Place the rocker switch in the center
position to turn the fan OFF.

5. DO NOT carry or move the fan when
connected to power source. Be sure switch
is in “OFF” position prior to connecting to
power source.

6. When the QB2 is used out-of-doors with
extension cord, use only cord of proper size
(Amp rating), UL listed and with receptacle to
accept three prong grounded plug furnished

Motor

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

Fan does not operate

Insufficient air flow

Squealing, slapping or whining
noises while operating

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Faulty switch

2. Defective motor

3. No power

1. Loose pulleys or fan blade

2. Intake guard or exhaust
guard excessively dirty

3. Loose belt

1. Defective motor bearings

2. Defective fan bearings

3. Loose belt

4. Worn belt

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect power before servicing

MINOR AND ROUTINE

1. Motor bearings are pre-lubricated ball bear­ings. Re-lubrication is not required.

2. Keep guards and blade clean by vacuum­ing or wiping periodically. Also keep motor
from accumulating excessive dust that may
cause overheating.

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect cord from power supply.

2. Remove guard screws.

3. Remove Guard.

1. Replace switch

2. Replace motor

3. Check to see if power cord
is plugged in. Check fuse or
circuit breaker.

1. Tighten pulley set screw

2. Clean guards

3. Move motor to tighten belt

1. Replace motor

2. Replace bearings and seals

3. Move motor to tighten belt

4. Replace belt

NOTE: Upon completion of maintenance, rein­stall components in reverse order as indicated
above.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS

always give the following information:

1. Part description

2. Model Number of fan

3. Serial number

QB2 Wiring Diagram

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

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Triangle Engineering of Arkansas, Inc. (Manufacturer) warrants, from the date
of purchase, to the original purchaser only, that the product manufactured by
Manufacturer is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of

TWO (2) YEARS.

warranty, but shall have a limited one year warranty from date of purchase to the
original purchaser.

If a failure of the product occurs, contact the Manufacturer at:

and give the model number of the product, the purchase date, and a descrip­tion of the problem to the customer service agent.

Once the problem is diagnosed, and proof of purchase date is verified, Manufacturer
will have the option of shipping the necessary repair part(s) to the Customer, freight
prepaid or having the product returned to Manufacturer for repair or replacement. If
the product is returned to the Manufacturer, Customer is responsible for prepay­ment of all inbound freight charges. Upon repair or replacement, which shall be at
the discretion of Manufacturer, the Manufacturer will prepay all outbound freight
charges for the return of the product to the customer. However, if Manufacturer
finds product to be in operating condition and no problems are diagnosed, product
will be returned to customer freight collect.

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON
THE FACE HEREOF.

Except as provided by this express warranty, the goods are sold “as is” without
any implied warranties.

This limited warranty does not cover labor to replace warrantied parts or motors,
nor does it cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of proper
maintenance, improper installation, affixing of any parts or attachments not autho­rized by Manufacturer, or loss of parts.

In no event shall Manufacturer be liable for any special, incidental, or consequen­tial damages; which may result from any defect in material or workmanship.

It is expressly understood that Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be repair or
replacement of defective parts, and that Triangle Engineering shall not be liable for
injury to persons or property. Should the goods prove so defective, however, as to
preclude the remedying of warranted defects by repair or replacement, the Buyer’s
sole and exclusive remedy shall then be a refund of the purchase price.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

Motors, capacitors, v-belts and switches are excluded from this

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MOTOR REPLACEMENT DURING WARRANTY PERIOD

If the motor on your PORTABLE COOLER should fail during the
first year of operation, simply remove the LABEL ONLY from the
motor and mail the original label and copy of purchase receipt
to Triangle Engineering. Once the label is received, and if the
motor is still under warranty, we will ship a new motor within
24 hours, UPS PREPAID. DO NOT RETURN MOTOR.

Specifications subject to change without notice. © 2002 Triangle Engineering of Arkansas, Inc. Made in U.S.A.

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