Americ Corporation VAF-1500 User manual

VAF-1500
For use in Non-Explosive/Non-Flammable environments only
Purchase Date_______________________ Serial No._______________________
Dealer_____________________________________________________________
Americ Corporation 785 Bonnie Lane • Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 • USA
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
OWNER’S MANUAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED
Please Read & Keep These
Instructions with the Fan

AMERIC LIMITED WARRANTY
If you are the original purchaser of a new Americ
Vane Axial Fan, then you are entitled to a limited
warranty subject to the terms and conditions set forth
herein. To qualify for the limited warranty you must
complete the enclosed registration card and mail it to
Americ within (30) days of the purchase so that there
is a record of your purchase. Americ’s limited
warranty is for the replacement or repair of any part
that proves to be defective in workmanship or
materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase by the original purchaser. During the first
year,Americ will provide all parts necessary to
correct any defects, free of charge. This limited
warranty extends only to the original purchaser who
retains ownership of the Fan. This limited warranty is
not transferable to any subsequent purchaser or
second-hand user.
The limited warranty extends only to the repair or
replacement of parts found upon Americ’s
examination to be defective. Unless any part or
assembled unit replaced hereunder is returned,freight
pre-paid,together with a letter describing the problem
to Americ or an authorized Americ dealer,this limited
warranty will be void and of no effect.
This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days for labor
from the date of the purchase. Thereafter,any labor
costs incurred will be charged to the customer at the
prevailing hourly rate.
This limited warranty shall not extend to a product
that has been used in an improper manner,or that has
been disassembled,altered or improperly maintained.
Nor shall this limited warranty apply if the Fan has
been subjected to corrosive chemicals, improper
voltage, unauthorized repairs, fire, flood, abnormal
wear or any causes beyond Americ’s control.
This limited warranty does not apply if the serial
number has been removed, obliterated,or defaced.
Americ Corporation reserves the right to make
changes to the Vane Axial Fan in design, materials or
specifications as necessary and without prior notice.
Americ shall not be obliged to make alterations or
modifications to existing products previously
manufactured.
To obtain replacement parts pursuant to this limited
warranty, you must write to Americ or call (847) 364-
4646 to receive an authorization number.
Replacement parts will not be provided unless the
customer first provides the serial number of the Fan
and also receives an authorization number from
Americ.
OTHER THAN THE FOREGOING LIMITED
WARRANTY,THERE ARE NO FURTHER
WARRANTIES OR ANY AFFIRMATIONS OF
FACT OR PROMISES BY AMERIC WITH
RESPECT TO THE VANE AXIAL FAN. THE
DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THE ABOVE
LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY MAY LAST,SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY
OF THE FOREGOING,AMERIC EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY INFRINGEMENT OR ANY
AFFIRMATIONS OF FACT OR QUALITY NOT
EXPRESSLY CONTAINED HEREIN. AMERIC
CORPORATION AND ITS AFFILIATES NEITHER
ASSUME NOR AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO
ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION
OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS
PRODUCTS. THERE ARE NO OTHER
WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE
DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. IN NO
EVENT SHALL AMERIC CORPORATION BE
LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,OR FOR LOSS
OF PROFITS OF ITS CUSTOMERS OR USERS OF
PRODUCT. SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSIONS OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS,AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations…on your selection of a new Vane Axial Fan from Americ Corporation. Our goal is
to provide you with the very best in high performance air ventilators. Reading this Owner’s Manual
will help you achieve the maximum benefit from your portable air ventilator. If you do not understand
any portion of this Manual, please contact Americ,or your authorized Americ dealer for proper
assistance prior to operating this Fan.
Do not allow anyone to operate the Vane Axial Fan without first reading the Operator’s Manual and
becoming familiar with its operation. Americ has endeavored to provide you with the finest
equipment available for providing air for portable ventilation purposes. The possibility does exist,
however,that the Vane Axial Fan can be subjected to applications not intended by Americ. Misuse
and/or misapplication of the Vane Axial Fan can lead to the possibility of serious damage, injury
or even death. Anyone operating the Vane Axial Fan should refer to current OSHA job safety and
health rules and regulations pertaining to the construction industry, with a particular emphasis on 29
CFR 1910, which contains rules governing Permit-Required Confined Spaces for General Industry.
Record the Vane Axial Fan model and serial number in the space provided below.
Model No.__________________ Serial No.__________________ Date Purchased______________
All specifications are general in nature and are not intended for specific application purposes. Americ
accepts no responsibility for variations which may be evident in actual products, specifications,
pictures and descriptions contained in this publication.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
THE FAN IS DESIGNED FOR PORTABLE AIR
VENTILATION PURPOSES ONLY. THE FAN IS
NOT DESIGNED FOR TRANSPORTING LIQUID
OR SEMI-SOLID MATERIALS. THE ELECTRIC
MOTOR AND FAN HOUSING ARE NOT
DESIGNED FOR OPERATION IN AN
EXPLOSIVE OR FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERE.
OPERATION OF THE FAN IN AN EXPLOSIVE
OR FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERE MAY
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. INCORRECT USE
OF THE FAN CAN RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK AND/OR ELECTROCUTION. ALWAYS
OPERATE THE FAN IN COMPLIANCE WITH
CURRENT OSHA AND NATIONAL ELECTRIC
CODE REGULATIONS.
DANGER
INCORRECT USE OF THE FAN CAN RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
EVEN DEATH. TO REDUCE THIS RISK, GIVE
COMPLETE AND UNDIVIDED ATTENTION TO
THE JOB AT HAND. AN ENVIRONMENT
ATMOSPHERE CONSTANTLY CHANGES.
THEREFORE, IT’S RECOMMENDED THAT AIR
MONITORING/ GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT
BE USED FREQUENTLY. IF TESTS SHOW THAT
THE ATMOSPHERE QUALIFIES AS A
HAZARDOUS LOCATION (AN AREA WHERE
THE POSSIBILITY OF EXPLOSION AND FIRE IS
CREATED BY THE PRESENCE OF
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS,FLAMMABLE GASES,
VAPORS,DUST,FIBERS,FLAMES OR FILINGS.)
DO NOT USE THIS FAN.READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING
PREPARATION ITEMS AND GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION.
PREPARATION
1) Become familiar with the Fan operations before
utilizing this Fan. Read and understand all Cautions
and Warnings in this Manual. Refer to current OSHA
publications for complete job safety and health rules
and regulations (CFR 1926 and 1910).
2) Confirm that the Fan is in its original, factory
configuration and has not been modified in any manner.
3) Minors should not be allowed to operate the Fan.
Close attention is necessary when used,especially
when used near children or animals.
4) Guard against the possibility of back-related
injuries. Always lift the Fan with leg muscles and not
with the back.
5) Periodically inspect the Fan visually for damaged
or worn parts. Check for loose and/or broken parts. Be
sure that the Fan and accessories are in good working
condition before operating.
6) Ground the motor securely . The (U.S.) Fan utilizes
a NEMA 5-15P plug. It is designed to operate ONLY
from a grounded, 115 volt nominal AC~, 60Hz, single
phase power source that utilizes a NEMA 5-15R
receptacle. The use of a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) gives additional on the job
protection from electrical shock hazards caused by
ground faults in commercial, industrial and residential
applications.
7) Know how to stop the Fan quickly in an
emergency. Turn unit off at (on/off) switch located on
side of unit or unplug Fan from power supply.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1) Never place the Fan in standing water because of
extreme shock hazard.
2) Never allow air intake grill to become blocked.
3) Never discharge flammable solvents or kerosene
based chemicals through the Fan air intake grill.
4) Do not use the Fan in areas where flammable or
combustible liquids, gases, vapors, dust, fibers, or
filings may be present.
5) Never put any object in the air intake grill.
6) Never run the Fan outside when it is raining. Never
store the Fan outdoors.
7) Do not use the Fan as a toy.
8) Use the Fan only with a properly grounded outlet.
9) Unplug the Fan from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
W
ARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not use this fan with any solid state speed control device.

GENERAL SAFETY INFO. (CONT’D)
10) Do not use the Fan with a damaged cord or plug.
Do not pull or carry the Fan by its cord, do not use
cord as a handle, do not close a door on the cord, and
do not pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep
cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug the
Fan by pulling on cord, grasp the plug and not the
cord. Do not handle the plug or cord with wet hands.
11) Keep hair,loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of
the body away from the air intake grill.
12) Do not allow water inside the motor. If the motor
becomes wet for any reason, unplug the Fan and
thoroughly dry it before using again.
13) Never remove the ground from the power cord or
plug,as this may result in electrical shock or
electrocution. Removing the ground would void the
warranty.
14) If the Fan has been dropped, left outdoors, or
dropped into water,etc…,please thoroughly inspect it
prior to use. If the Fan is not working or if you have a
question about its safe operation, do not operate it.
Contact an Americ Fan Authorized Service Center,or
Factory direct at [phone]. www.americ.com.
OPERATION
1) Your new Fan comes to you completely assembled
and ready to operate. Upon removing the Fan from its
carton, inspect it for any possible damage in transit.
2) Before operating the Fan, please read all the safety
Precautions and General Safety Information about the
proper and safe use of the Fan.
3) Assess your job site,certain job site locations are
classified as being hazardous because the atmosphere
may contain gas vapor or dust in explosive quantities.
DANGER THE ELECTRIC MOTOR AND
FAN HOUSING ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR
OPERATION IN AN EXPLOSIVE AND/OR
FLAMMABLE ATMOSPHERE OF ANY CLASS
OR GROUP. OPERATION OF THE FAN IN AN
EXPLOSIVE OR FLAMMABLE
ATMOSPHERE MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
4) Locate a properly grounded outlet.
5) Prior to plugging in the Fan into a grounded outlet,
inspect the inlet and outlet grills and remove debris
which may restrict airflow movement. Never operate
the Fan without the inlet and outlet grills properly
secured and in place. Never replace the grills with
other than factory supplied replacement units.
6) Note the directional
airflow indicator on the
external shell. This is the
way the air moves.
7) Place the Fan on secure footing to prevent it from
shifting while in use.
8) Do not stand directly in
front of and/or face the Fan
outlet. Personal injury can
result from being struck by
debris thrown at a relatively
high velocity from the Fan blade.
9) When ducting is required,do not install duct while
Fan is in operation. Place duct lip over the Fan duct
adapter,secure firmly, and note direction of the
airflow.
10) When duct is used,be aware that the airflow rate
decreases as the length of duct increases. Airflow
rates will vary with specific duct types and
manufactures.
11) Position Fan air inlet away from walls and other
obstructions to allow for maximum air intake
12) For safe operation, use the Fan onlyin
combination with thorough gas detection tests and
continual retesting.
DANGER
ALWAYS ASSUME A CONFINED SPACE
WORK AREA IS CONTAMINATED UNTIL IT
HAS BEEN PROVEN SAFE FOR WORK
PERSONNEL. NEVER ENTER A CONFINED
SPACE WORK AREA UNTIL IT HAS BEEN
THOROUGHLY TESTED WITH
APPROPRIATE GAS DETECTION
EQUIPMENT AND PROVEN SAFE FOR WORK
PERSONNEL.