Colasit CHVN 315 User manual

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OPERATING MANUAL CHVN 315 - 710
High pressure –Plastic industrial fan
Agent:
For use in Ex zones
Not for use in Ex zones
COLASIT AG
Faulenbachweg 63
CH-3700 Spiez
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.colasit.ch

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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 conformity of the COLASIT fan................................................................................................................7
1.10 Restrictions when putting into operation........................................................................................................7
1.11 General operating conditions.........................................................................................................................7
2Explosion protection............................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Fan EX marking.............................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Correct installation of ATEX fan ....................................................................................................................9
3Shipping, unpacking, inspection, storage............................................................................................................9
4Installation, design...............................................................................................................................................9
5Commissioning, initial startup, test run..............................................................................................................10
5.1 Inspection of the installation and settings....................................................................................................10
5.2 Drive.............................................................................................................................................................10
5.3 Electrical installations ..................................................................................................................................11
6Operation...........................................................................................................................................................11
6.1 Safety instructions .......................................................................................................................................11
6.2 Decommissioning ........................................................................................................................................11
7Putting out of operation .....................................................................................................................................12
7.1 Preparation ..................................................................................................................................................12
7.2 Performance ................................................................................................................................................12
8Spare parts........................................................................................................................................................14
9Operating instructions .......................................................................................................................................14
10 Logbook........................................................................................................................................................14
11 Disposal........................................................................................................................................................14
12 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................15
13 Retrofittable original accessories..................................................................................................................16
14 Fan identification...........................................................................................................................................16
Part 2: Components..................................................................................................................................................16
15 Design and function of the CHVN 315-710 ..................................................................................................16
16 Dimensional drawings...................................................................................................................................17
16.1 Dimensions of the CHVN 315-710 with direct drive....................................................................................17
16.2 Dimensions of the CHVN 315-710 with V-belt drive....................................................................................18
17 Assembly instructions...................................................................................................................................19
17.1 Assembly instructions CHVN 315-710 with direct drive..............................................................................19
17.2 Assembly instructions for CHVN 315-710 with V-belt drive ........................................................................20
18 Spare parts lists............................................................................................................................................22
18.1 Spare parts list for CHVN 315-710 with direct drive....................................................................................22
18.2 Spare parts list CHVN 315-710 with V-belt drive ........................................................................................23
Part 3: Certificates ....................................................................................................................................................24
19 Certificates....................................................................................................................................................24
19.1 EU Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................................24
19.2 ATEX Declaration of Conformity..................................................................................................................25
19.3 Further certificates.......................................................................................................................................27
20 Form fort he correct assembly of ATEX fans................................................................................................28

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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 neutralised and secured in such a way that an inflow of
dangerous media is prevented.

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1.9 EU conformity of the COLASIT fan
The fan was designed, built and tested to Directive 2006/42 EC.
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 EU Declaration of Conformity in terms of the guidelines 2006/42/EC on machines will be issued along
with the fan.
1.10 Restrictions when putting into operation
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 and until
the operating manual has been read completely before putting into operation.
We stipulate that the fan may only be put into operation when the safety officer has given
his approval. He is obliged to record this approval in a report.
Any disregard of these stipulations constitutes negligence.
1.11 General operating conditions
The permissible operating conditions are specified on the manufacturer’s rating plate.
The fan is not suitable for the conveyance of solids in the air flow. This operating mode will
lead to 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 destruction of the fan.
The minimum air speed through the fan is 5 meters per second.
The maximum air speed may not exceed 30 meters per second through the fan.
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 Explosion protection
COLASIT plastic fans are suitable for the conveyance of gases in Zone 1 or 2 (Equipment Category 2 or 3)
depending on the model. COLASIT plastic fans are not suitable for the conveyance of gases in Zone 0
(Equipment Category 1).
The zone classification of the conveyed medium and the site of installation must be made known by the fan
operator so that COLASIT can take the necessary measures to prevent the risk of ignition.
The explosion-proof COLASIT fans are not suitable for the conveyance of explosive dusts.

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No modifications may be made to ATEX-certified fans. All work on the fan may only be
carried out by ATEX-trained skilled personnel.
Otherwise the ATEX Certificate will lose its validity.
On ATEX certified fans, the external grounding terminal of the motor and fan must be
connected to a potential equalization system.
Motors with protection type "eb" are standard for using in the explosion-proof design of our fans. The
standard version of the motors used complies with temperature class T3 (maximum surface temperature
200ºC).
As special-purpose design, motors with protection type "db (or db eb)”or motors with temperature class T4
(maximum surface temperature 135°C) are also available.
The user must define a suitable temperature class for his application that does not reach
the ignition temperature of his conveyed medium.
Please also observe the specifications in the operating instructions of the motor
manufacturer.
The thermal motor protection must be connected in compliance with the manufacturer's
specifications (operating instructions).
If a frequency converter is fitted, you have to use pressure-proof enclosed motors. In
addition, a certified PTC resistor releasing device must be fitted.
The following specifications must be included on the motor rating plate: min and max
frequencies, min and max speeds, min and max torque or output, limit temperature PTC
and PTC release time.
2.1 Fan EX marking
The Ex marking is located on the rating plate of each ATEX fan. On a fan of Equipment
Category 2 (Zone 1), it looks like this:
II 2/3G Ex h IIB+H2T3 Gb/Gc
CE-marking
Marking denoting prevention of explosions
II Equipment Category II, for all Ex applications which do not
fall in Class I (mines and surface workings).
2/3G Equipment Category inside/outside the fan
Equipment Category 2 is the equivalent of Zone 1 and
Equipment Category 3 is the equivalent of Zone 2
“G“ fan for the conveyance of explosive gases
Ex h Protection type „design safety“
IIB+H2Equipment Category (gases)
T3 Temperature class T3: Max. surface temp. 200 °C
T4: Max. surface temp. 135 °C
Gb/Gc Equipment Protection Level (EPL)

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2.2 Correct installation of ATEX fan
The fan must be installed properly to guarantee trouble-free operation. To document proper installation, you
will find a form on the last pages of this operating manual. The fitter must confirm the proper installation item
for item on this form.
The signed form must be kept by the safety officer or operating company.
COLASIT also offers a comprehensive installation service for fans.
3 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.
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.
4 Installation, design
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 (10mm mesh) to be provided by the customer.
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.

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Due to the possibility of noise nuisance, we recommend that the fan should not be installed in the immediate
vicinity of workplaces.
5 Commissioning, initial startup, test run
The fan should only be put into operation after inspection and approval by the safety officer.
5.1 Inspection of the installation and settings
Check list:
Prior to commissioning and initial startup, 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 leakproof and elastic,
all rotating parts are protected against unintentional contact,
the electrical connections are installed and their functions tested,
there is a lockable revision switch to which the fan is connected,
the equipment is functionally tested,
the safety officer has checked the presence of safety devices,
the operating personnel is familiar with the operating manual,
the safety officer has granted his approval for the operation of the system and that
no external persons are present in the vicinity of the system.
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.
5.2 Drive
The fan is driven by an electric motor which is connected to the impeller shaft either directly or via a V-belt.
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, 60sec. acceleration and braking times must be observed.
Depending on the maximum available starting current of the frequency inverter, a longer acceleration time
may be necessary to avoid an error message.

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5.3 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.
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.
6 Operation
6.1 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.
6.2 Decommissioning
An internal procedure instruction regulates the work to be carried out as well as the preparatory work for re-
commissioning (e.g. cleaning).

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7 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 Maintenance / repair / cleaning
7.1 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 deenergised and the revision 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.
7.2 Performance
The fan must be maintained in accordance with the Maintenance Plan below. The maintenance work carried
out must be noted down in the logbook (see the section on Logbook).
every week
every month
every year
•Make a visual inspection of fan
for damage, leaks, corrosion
and attachment.
•Check the smooth running of
the fan and electric motor.
•Check state and tension of the
V-belt and replace if
necessary.
•Check the impeller and casing
for deposits and clean if
necessary.
•Check the shaft bearing for
smooth running and vibrations.
Bearing maintenance -> see
chart below for regreasing
intervals.
•Remove any dust deposits on
the fan and motor.
•Check the flexible transitions
from fan to duct system for
leaks and state.
•Check the function of the
condensate nozzle.
•Check the state of the vibration
dampers.
•Check the state of the hub
gasket (if fitted).
•Carry out a thorough cleaning
of the entire fan (including
impeller).
•Check the parts in contact with
the conveyed medium for
corrosion.
•Check the minimum clearance
between the impeller and
casing (minimum 1% of intake
diameter, maximum 20mm).
•Measure the vibrations at
bearings (KA) or motor (DA).
Alarm according to ISO 14694:
≤3.7 kW, categorie BV-2: 14.0
mm/s (r.m.s.) or ≤300 kW,
categorie BV-3: 11.8 mm/s
(r.m.s.).
•Check the safety devices (e.g.
splinter protection or intake
grating) for condition and
function.
•Check the stands for damage
and stability.
•Check all screw unions for firm
seating.

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Normally the bearings are designed for a service life of 40,000 hrs. After this period the
bearings must be replaced. The service life of the bearings is reduced when subjected to
increased requirements (e.g. high temperature, aggressive ambient air or operation with
frequency converter).
On drives with V-belts, check the tension regularly and monitor the belts closely particularly during the first
weeks of operation. This also applies after long periods of downtime. Excessive tension leads to bearing
damage, insufficient tension leads to slip, wear and frictional heat.
After replacing a V-belt, check the tension after 1 to 4 hours of operation and retension as necessary.
The fan bearings are maintenance-free and the grease filling is designed for about 20,000 hours of
operation. The bearing temperature of 70ºC may not be exceeded. In cases of high stress (environment) the
grease quantity loses its lubricity over time due to mechanical stresses, ageing and increasing
contamination. The bearings must then be greased according to the following table:
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.

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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.
8 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.
9 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.
10 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).
- Putting out of operation
- Special instructions
- etc.
11 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.

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12 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.
V-belt drive not correctly aligned.
Adjust belt drive.
V-belt torn or damaged.
Normal wear and tear.
Replace V-belts in
sets.
V-belt pretensioned
too strongly.
Tension replacement belt to
manufacturer's specifications.
V-belts slip due to
Incorrect pretension.
Check belt tension and retighten if
necessary.
Foreign bodies or soiling in
grooves or pulleys.
Clean pulleys and
check belt profile.
Leak at shaft bushing.
Seal not suitable for application.
Consult the
manufacturer.
Leak on sleeves.
Sleeves defective.
Replace sleeves.
Tensioning straps not
tight enough.
Retighten tensioning straps.
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.
Intake or pressure duct
blocked.
Remove blockage.
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.
Grinding noises when fan is
running or starting.
Intake duct fitted under tension.
Remove intake duct and realign.
Rise in temperature of roller
bearings.
Bearing was not greased.
Change bearing and grease at
regular intervals as stipulated in
the maintenance instructions.
Bearing was excessively greased.
Change bearing, otherwise as
above.
Dust in bearing.
Renew seal.

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13 Retrofittable original accessories
If not already a part of our scope of supply, these original parts are available ex stock when ordered.
- Frequency converters
- Elastic sleeves
- Vibration dampers
- Condensate drains
- Motor cover for outdoor installation
- Splinter protection
14 Fan identification
The following rating plate is affixed to each COLASIT fan:
1Manufacturer
2Field for CE 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: Components
15 Design and function of the CHVN 315-710
All impellers in this series are balanced to better than G 6.3 according to ISO 21940.
The casing with its thermoplastic rear panel is screwed onto the support base and can be easily dismantled
for inspection or cleaning purposes.
The fans are available in 2 standard designs
•Direct drive
•V-belt drive:
As a basic principle, plastics fans are to be installed on the intake side in order to avoid leaks.

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16 Dimensional drawings
16.1 Dimensions of the CHVN 315-710 with direct drive

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16.2 Dimensions of the CHVN 315-710 with V-belt drive

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17 Assembly instructions
17.1 Assembly instructions CHVN 315-710 with direct drive
1. Attach support steel sheets including round steel plate
and motor to base frame
2. Place plastic back plate and impeller onto shaft with
TaperLock bush and tighten
3. Join casing with round steel plate together with bolts
4. Screw bracket to base frame. Mount casing
reinforcements to bracket
Dismantle in the reverse order of steps

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17.2 Assembly instructions for CHVN 315-710 with V-belt drive
1. Attach support steel sheets including round steel
plate, pedestal bearing and shaft to base frame.
2. Place plastic back plate and impeller onto shaft
with TaperLock bushing and tighten.
3. Join casing with round steel plate together with bolts
4. Screw bracket to base frame.
Screw casing reinforcements to bracket.