Colasit CDVA 400 User manual

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OPERATION MANUAL CDVA 400 - 710
Roof fan in plastic
Agent :
Not for use in Ex zones

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Preface
This operating manual is the driver's license for operation of this COLASIT fan. It is the main source of
information and also the safety guideline. It deserves your full attention - please read it carefully.
The contents of this operating manual are subject to change without notice in order to take technical
progress into account.
The manual contains icons that appear in the margin and indicate special dangers and important
instructions.
Very important note
Universally applicable warnings which concern your personal safety.
Indicates electrical dangers.
Indicates process control dangers.
The entire operating manual consists of 3 parts:
Part 1: General
Part 2: Components
Part 3: Certificates

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Table of contents
Part 1: General ...........................................................................................................................................................4
1General..........................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Definition........................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Production of COLASIT-fans.........................................................................................................................4
1.3 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Safety review.................................................................................................................................................5
1.5 Personnel qualifications.................................................................................................................................5
1.6 Possible emergencies....................................................................................................................................5
1.7 Safety officer (SO).........................................................................................................................................5
1.8 General risk matrix.........................................................................................................................................6
1.9 EU and UK conformity of the COLASIT fan ..................................................................................................7
1.10 Restrictions when commissioning .................................................................................................................7
1.11 General operation conditions.........................................................................................................................7
2Shipping, unpacking, inspection, storage......................................................................................................7
3Installation, configuration...............................................................................................................................8
4Commissioning, initial startup, test run..........................................................................................................8
4.1 Inspection of the installation and settings......................................................................................................9
4.2 Drive...............................................................................................................................................................9
4.3 Electrical installations ....................................................................................................................................9
5Operation.....................................................................................................................................................10
5.1 Safety instructions .......................................................................................................................................10
5.2 Putting out of operation ...............................................................................................................................10
6Maintenance, repair, cleaning .....................................................................................................................10
6.1 Preparation ..................................................................................................................................................10
6.2 Performance ................................................................................................................................................11
7Spare parts ..................................................................................................................................................11
8Operating instructions..................................................................................................................................12
9Logbook.......................................................................................................................................................12
10 Disposal.......................................................................................................................................................12
11 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................................12
12 Retrofittable original accessories.................................................................................................................13
13 Fan identification..........................................................................................................................................13
Part 2: Units..............................................................................................................................................................13
14 Design and function of the CDVA................................................................................................................13
15 Dimensional drawings..................................................................................................................................14
15.1 Dimensions of the CDVA.............................................................................................................................14
Part 3: Certifications ....................................................................................................................................15
16 Certifications................................................................................................................................................15
16.1 UK declaration of conformity .......................................................................................................................15
16.2 Further certificates.......................................................................................................................................16

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Part 1: General
1 General
OBLIGATIONS
Prior to any work done on or with the fan, we place you under an obligation to read this
operating manual and any further contractors’ operating instructions carefully and
through to the end.
Should anything not be clear, please get in touch with us immediately. Do not put the
fan into operation as long as uncertainties exist.
As soon as you start up the fan you confirm that you have read and understood the
operating manual.
After acquainting yourself with the fan and its operational performance together with your
production processes, we recommend that you make a note of the different modes of
operation in a “process instruction”.
Together with this operating manual, any acceptance documents, works acceptance certificates and the EU
Declaration of Conformity, the process instruction forms part of the complete system documentation.
For the fan, a separate risk analysis was conducted as a prerequisite for writing this operating
manual. Risks were evaluated and any remaining residual risks are pointed out in this operating
manual.
When extracting aggressive gases, it is imperative to review the suitability of the materials:
▪Once the principal or the operator has notified us of the gas mix and the maximum
operating temperature, the suitability and any applicable restrictions will be confirmed in
the data sheet of COLASIT AG.
▪In the absence of a written notification with regard to the extracted medium by
the principal, the operator is responsible without limitation for assessing the
suitability for the operation of the ventilator.
1.1 Definition
The term "COLASIT fan" stands for a Swiss high-quality product and contains all the components and
individual parts as specified in the purchase order or in the material parts list, which, when assembled, form
a functional unit.
1.2 Production of COLASIT-fans
The fan was manufactured using modern production methods and was extensively tested both during
manufacture and as a finished product by the COLASIT quality assurance system. The methods and
processes used in production and monitoring correspond to the state of the art. The personnel entrusted
with production of the fan have the appropriate skills and possess valid qualifications.
All fans with engine are subjected to a successful test run at the manufacturer’s production facilities.
1.3 Warranty
Warranty ends on the date stated in the general terms of sale and delivery. Warranty is limited to the
delivery of spare parts or the repair of defective parts at the manufacturer’s factory. Any further claims or the
replacement of non-repairable or wear parts are excluded.
We guarantee the availability of spare parts identical in construction to the original over a period of 10 years
effective from the date of delivery.

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COLASIT only guarantees the durability of materials on condition that technological data was available
before production.
Any change in the conditions of use is only permissible after approval by COLASIT; otherwise this will entail
loss of warranty.
Any changes or repair work during the warranty period may only be made by our fitters or with our written
consent.
We refer to the limitation of warranty noted in the “Motor“-section in the case where a frequency converter
supplied by a third party is fitted.
The fan must be deployed and used in accordance with the conditions mentioned in this
operating manual. Only in this way can its function be guaranteed and dangers to persons
and material be excluded during operation. We accept no liability nor guarantee any claims
for damages arising from nonobservance of this manual or from inappropriate operation
1.4 Safety review
After installing the fan, we recommend the operator conducts a review of the entire operational environment.
In this way it can be guaranteed that neither the fan will suffer damage nor that the fan will cause any
damage.
1.5 Personnel qualifications
The fan may only be put into operation, handled, operated, maintained and cleaned by trained personnel
who are authorised (and competent) to carry out such work.
The personnel must possess the appropriate skills needed to operate the fan and be familiar with the effects
of the reactions caused by the fan.
The personnel qualified to operate the fan must be able to react adequately and correctly in case of a fault or
an emergency.
1.6 Possible emergencies
An emergency may result from the bursting or melting of plastic components as a result of mechanical
damage or chemical and thermal influences. In this case, parts may fly off or vapour may be produced that
may be hot, corrosive, poisonous, irritating or inflammable (e.g. hydrochloric acid vapour occurring from
burning PVC).
There may be a danger of fire under certain circumstances.
For the choice of the correct fire-extinguishing devices and the positioning of the firefighting equipment,
please follow the recommendations of your local fire station.
1.7 Safety officer (SO)
The function of the safety officer or his representative is defined in the operating company’s organisational
chart. The name of the person must be known to all personnel who are responsible for the fan.
The operating company defines his competencies and his area of responsibility.
The safety officer approves the fan for operation.

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1.8 General risk matrix
Operation
The safety regulations prevailing at the operator’s location are mandatory and must be
observed at all times. Before making an intervention, the process must be stopped, i.e.
all mechanical movement must be stopped and it must be ensured that no automatic
motion can occur.
Missing safety devices
If the fan is equipped with safety devices, they may neither be modified nor removed.
Further safety devices of suitable design must be fitted by the operator and are subject
to his control.
Disregard of safety precautions
Please implement all safety measures so that the fan, together with its associated
equipment, can operate properly and any danger to persons, materials and products can
be excluded.
Putting the fan out of operation
In the case of damage to or failure of safety devices, the fan must be stopped and put
out of operation. It may only be put into operation again when the safety devices are fully
functional again.
Electricity
When any work is carried out on the fan, the electric motor must be deenergised and
secured to prevent it from switching on. The main power switch must be secured against
operation by third parties using a lockable device (e.g. padlock) by the persons working
on the fan. Full disconnection of the motor is only permissible in case of complete
removal!
The safety regulations for work on electrical equipment prevailing at the place of
operation must be observed at all times and be available for reference at the place of
operation.
Electrostatic charge
Media flowing through the plastic components may cause the buildup of electrostatic
charge. These are harmless to persons who do not react to electrical impulses in the
body
Unsuitable materials
Through the use of inappropriate materials, the fan and/or parts may be damaged or
become non-functional. Please always use original spare parts and contact the
manufacturer in any case of doubt.
Dangerous media
Depending on the mode of operation, fan parts may come in contact with dangerous
media.
Work on the fan or carrying out maintenance work is not allowed during operation.
Before carrying out any work, any dangerous media must be removed from the system
and, when required, must be neutralized and secured in such a way that an inflow of
dangerous media is prevented.

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1.9 EU and UK conformity of the COLASIT fan
The fan was designed, built and tested to Directive 2006/42 EC and UK regulation “Supply of Machinery
(Safety) Regulations 2008: Great Britain (S.I. 2008 No. 1597), and related amendments”.
In addition to this EU Directive and EN standards which have the equivalent status of a Swiss standard,
Swiss safety and accident-prevention regulations have also been taken into account.
An UK Declaration of Conformity in terms of the UKCA regulations (S.I. 2008 No. 1597) on machines will be
issued along with the fan.
1.10 Restrictions when commissioning
We stipulate that putting into operation is prohibited as long as the fan, including all parts
belonging to it or equipment connected to it, has not been installed and checked out and
until the operating manual has been read completely before commissioning.
We stipulate that the fan may only be put into operation when the safety inspector has given
his approval. He is obliged to record this approval in a protocol.
The disregard of these stipulations constitutes negligence.
1.11 General operation conditions
The permissible operating conditions are indicated on the manufacturer‘s plate.
The fan is not suitable for the transport of solids in the air flow. This operating mode will
lead to the destruction of the fan.
The ducts on the intake and delivery sides must always be open. A closed duct will lead to a rise in
temperature which could cause the destruction of the fan.
The minimum air speed through the fan is 3 meters per second.
The standard motors are designed for normal operating conditions (ambient temperature +40°C,
altitude below 1000 m above sea level, air pressure up to 1050 hPa).
In case of any divergence from these conditions, please contact COLASIT.
Compliance with these operating conditions is the responsibility of the operator.
2 Shipping, unpacking, inspection, storage
The fan is completely assembled and can be delivered in a closed film wrapping.
Please make sure the delivery corresponds to the shipping documents.
Please examine the packaging for external damage and report any damage immediately to
the transport company, the supervisor and the manufacturer.
Please handle the fan with care. During transportation, only apply strain on the steel parts. Plastic is
sensitive to impact and knocks, especially in the temperature range under +5°C.

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When the film is removed, the intake and pressure nozzles are open and unprotected
against the intrusion of foreign objects. Therefore, please do not remove the protective film
until shortly before final installation.
Storage
If the fans are not put into operation immediately, store them in a clean dry place where
they are protected from impacts, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations and where the air
humidity is under 90%.
If these storage conditions are not available, switch the fans on at regular intervals to
exclude the risk of condensate forming. Before switching on, unscrew the condensate drain
plugs each time and replace them afterwards.
Store the fan in a dry, weather-protected place and cover with a tarpaulin to protect it from dust and soiling.
If stored for over one year, test whether the fan bearings rotate freely before putting into operation.
3 Installation, configuration
Before installation, check whether all the locking screws (including the motor screws)
are tightened properly.
Check the electrical connections if wired at the factory.
Before installation, check that there are no foreign bodies in the coil or in the intake and
pressure connections.
The fan must be installed at a location provided and prepared by the customer and must be secured and
connected in such a way that any possible vibration occurring can be absorbed by the vibration dampers
supplied by COLASIT.
If no ducting is foreseen on the intake side, the intake connection should be protected by a sturdy protective
grating according to IP 20 (10mm mesh) to be provided by the customer.
If small particles can be sucked in which could cause damage to the fan, a protective grating with a
correspondingly smaller mesh must be fitted.
Connection ducting on the pressure side must be routed to prevent the backflow of foreign bodies, rainwater
or condensate into the fan. To ensure this, please use the COLASIT condensate drain nozzles.
Due to the possibility of noise nuisance, we recommend that the fan should not be installed in the immediate
vicinity of workplaces.
4 Commissioning, initial startup, test run
The fan should only be put into operation after inspection and approval by the safety officer.

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4.1 Inspection of the installation and settings
Check list:
Prior to commissioning and initial start-up, it must be guaranteed that
the fan is installed vibration-free and mechanically secured,
all components are cleaned both on the inside and the outside and are free from foreign bodies,
all intake and pressure ducts connections are leak-proofed
all rotating parts are protected against unintentional contact,
the electrical connections are installed and their function tested,
a lockable revision switch is available to which the fan is connected
the equipment is functionally tested,
the safety inspector has made sure that safety equipment exists,
the operating personnel is familiar with the operating manual,
the safety inspector has given his approval for the operation of the installation and that no external
persons are present in the plant area
If envisaged by procedural regulations provided by the operator, minutes have to be taken on the
commissioning work, including the observance of the check list.
4.2 Drive
The fan is driven by an electric motor which is connected either directly to the impeller shaft.
The motor electrical specifications are indicated on the motor’s rating plate or in the motor manufacturer’s
data sheet.
When speed is controlled by means of a frequency converter, the maximum speed is limited by COLASIT to
the value indicated on the manufacturer’s rating plate.
If the frequency converter is not supplied by COLASIT, the operator is responsible for
compliance with the maximum speed limitation. In this case, COLASIT will not assume any
liability for damage that may be attributed to exceeding the maximum speed.
In order not to overload the fan mechanically, acceleration and braking times of at least 15sec. must be
observed for < 1.5kW rated motor power and 30sec. for > 1.5kW rated motor power.
Depending on the maximum available starting current of the frequency inverter, a longer acceleration time
may be necessary to avoid an error message.
4.3 Electrical installations
The electrical installations may only be carried out by an authorised electrician in accordance with the
regulations prevailing at the site at which the fan is installed.
To interrupt the power supply, a revision switch must be provided. It is advisable to mount this switch in the
vicinity of the emergency exit.
Please request confirmation from an in-house electrician that the electrical installations were carried out and
tested in accordance with regulations, that all functions were tested (or simulated) and that the rotational
direction is correct.

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Warning
Do not turn power on or off without prior warning to persons in the area where the fan is
operating. Switching operations must be co-ordinated with other functions in the working
area of the fan.
5 Operation
5.1 Safety instructions
The fan must be operated according to this manual. This will avoid the occurrence of any
damage.
Supervision
The fan must not be operated unattended as long as it conveys substances whose
reactions are unknown or if unexpected reactions are anticipated.
If supervision must be withdrawn for operational reasons, this must be reported to the
safety officer and the system must be secured in such a way that no unauthorized
intervention can be carried out. The safety officer must decide on issues regarding
supervision.
5.2 Putting out of operation
An internal process instruction must regulate the work to be carried out as well as the preparatory work for
putting back into operation (e.g. cleaning).
6 Maintenance, repair, cleaning
6.1 Preparation
Before any work is carried out on the fan, the fan must be set to its "safety position".
The „safety position“ is defined as follows:
- The drive must be currentless and the main switch secured against switching on,
-The fan impeller can be manually rotated,
- Fan must be flushed with fresh air and be condensate-free,
- Fan must be at room temperature,
- Personal protective equipment must be available and it must be worn. (Use of protective gloves
because of sharp edges, ear protectors if necessary).
- A sign, e.g. „Under-repair“, must be attached to the system,
- The safety devices may be removed,
- The work to be carried out must not be done under time pressure,
- The general and specific regulations on accident prevention as well as the EKAS guidelines
(Switzerland) must be observed,
- The safety officer must be informed about the nature and course of the work,
If the intake and delivery ducts of the fan are dismounted for a longer period of time, the openings must be
closed off.

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6.2 Performance
To establish if maintenance is necessary or to decide on the frequency of maintenance, regular visual
inspection is necessary, especially in the initial phase of operation.
Please check elastic connections on a half-yearly basis (intake and delivery connections as well as vibration
absorbers) and replace them as soon as you discover any damage.
The electrical motor is practically completely maintenance-free. Please remove dust deposits from the motor
every time maintenance is done on the fan.
Components which are not intended for repair by the operator must be sent to the manufacturer or agent for
repair or replacement (e.g. damaged impeller).
Your agent or COLASIT
also offers customer services
Manufacturer
COLASIT AG
Faulenbachweg 63
CH 3700 Spiez / Switzerland
Tel.:
0041 (0)33 655 61 61
Fax.:
0041 (0)33 654 81 61
e-mail
[e-mail]
Agent
see front page
Deposits on the impeller and soiling lead to imbalance and as a result to vibrations with
undesirable side effects.
If vibration occurs, switch the fan off immediately
Contamination and encrustations should be removed with a soft tool without damaging the surface (e.g. with
a wooden spatula or scraper).If possible, use water and a household cleaning agent
Solvents can corrode the material. These may only be used with the written consent of
COLASIT.
To carry out cleaning work, we recommend the production of a process instruction.
7 Spare parts
Please identify components by means of the position and drawing numbers as well as the order number and
type designation.
Use only original spare parts. Our warranty becomes null and void if other or unapproved components are
used.
Please address your spare parts order to our customer service department.

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8 Operating instructions
To operate the fan, we recommend the production of process instructions. These documents are intended to
simplify repetitive workflows, reduce the risk of incorrect operation and are a valuable aid for training and
when personnel changes occur.
If the fan must be qualified, process instructions are an absolute prerequisite.
You will find important instructions on how to produce process instructions in various chapters of this
operating manual.
To help ensure the safe operation of the fan, COLASIT offers the service of reviewing
process instructions prepared by the operator
9 Logbook
For your own safety and as an aid to personal responsibility, we recommend the keeping of a logbook for the
entire period during which the fan is in service.
All events should be recorded in the logbook.
In case of damage and also in case of an accident, this document is the first source of information.
For example, enter the date and your signature:
- Start and end of a work cycle
- Special events, even if they do not concern the fan itself (e.g. power failure, alarm)
- Change of supervision staff (e.g. in case of shift operation),
- Repairs carried out and spare parts installed,
- Putting out of operation,
- Special instructions,
- etc.
10 Disposal
Before disposing of plastics and other components (complete or as broken parts), please clean them as
necessary to avoid any danger to the environment.
Dispose of the components properly. Instruct a waste disposal company to do this or return them to us for
disposal.
11 Troubleshooting
If faults occur, we recommend you identify and clear them using the following table.
If the fault cannot be cleared, please contact our customer service department.
Fault
Possible causes
Remedy
Fan not running smoothly
Impeller imbalance
Rebalance by specialist company
Impeller caked up
Clean carefully rebalance if
necessary
Material corrosion on impeller due
to aggressive conveyed medium.
Consult the manufacturer
Impeller deformed due to high
temperature.
Consult the manufacturer.
Install new impeller.
Check bearings
Fan output too low
Incorrect rotation direction of
impeller
Change rotation direction
Pressure losses in ducts too high
Change duct arrangement
Restrictors not or only partly open
Check opening on site

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Fault
Possible causes
Remedy
Fan fails to reach its rated speed
Electrical switching mechanisms
incorrectly adjusted
Check motor protection setting
and reset if necessary
Motor winding defective
Please consult the manufacturer
Drive motor drive not correctly
designed
Please consult manufacturer to
verify starting torque
12 Retrofittable original accessories
If not already a part of our scope of supply, these original parts are available ex stock when ordered.
- Automatic damper
- Roof base in GFK
13 Fan identification
The following rating plate is affixed to each COLASIT fan:
1Manufacturer
2Field for CE / UKCA marking and applicable standards
3ATEX-identification, for details see the section on Explosion Protection
4Fan specifications: fan type, casing design, material of casing and impeller, order number and date of
manufacture.
5 Technical specifications
Part 2: Units
14 Design and function of the CDVA
Axial-impeller with 12 or 14 blades
All impellers of this series are balanced out to better than G 6.3 according to ISO 21940.
Solid design, machined of fibreglass enforced plastic

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15 Dimensional drawings
15.1 Dimensions of the CDVA
CDVA
400
450
500
560
630
710
A Ø
782
782
944
944
1154
1154
B Ø
700
700
835
835
980
980
C
440
440
530
530
620
620
D Ø
402
452
503
562
633
713
E
50
50
50
50
50
50
F
740
740
877
877
1070
1070
G
620
620
760
760
940
940

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Part 3: Certifications
16 Certifications
16.1 UK declaration of conformity
We COLASIT AG
Faulenbachweg 63
CH-3700 Spiez
bearing sole responsibility, hereby declare that the product Plastic industrial fan
CDVA 400-710
referred to by this declaration is in conformity with the following standards or normative documents:
Provisions of the directive
Title and/or number and date of issue of the standard(s):
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008:
Great Britain
(S.I. 2008 No. 1597), and related amendments
EN ISO 12100: 2010
EN ISO 13857: 2019
EN 60204-1: 2018
EMC regulation 2016: Great Britain
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulation 2016
(S.I. 2016 No. 1091), and related amendments
EN IEC 61000-6-2: 2016
Name and address of the person authorised to
compile the relevant technical documentation:
Andreas Roth
COLASIT AG
Faulenbachweg 63
CH-3700 Spiez
Authorized person or position:
Central Fans Colasit Ltd East Moons Moat
Unit 12A Palmers Road
Redditch - Worcestershire, B98 0RF
United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]
Spiez, 30.11.2022
……………………
U.Moser (Chief executive officer)

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16.2 Further certificates
This operating manual has the following certificates enclosed:
•Datasheet of the fan