Ebmpapst 4856 ZWU-871 User manual

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Operating manual
4856 ZWU-871
Product type, manufacturing date (calendar week/year of construction)
and if required, conformity mark can be found on the nameplate on the
product.
Please provide us with the contents of the nameplate when making
enquiries about the product.
ebm-papst St.Georgen GmbH & Co. KG
Hermann-Papst-Straße 1
D - 78112 St.Georgen
Phone: [phone] / 81-0
Fax: [phone] / 81-1309
[e-mail]
www.ebmpapst.com
As per: 23.09.2014
Version 1 3
Article number: 9244014871
Original operating manual
INDEX
1SAFETY REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION 1
2INTENDED USE 2
3TECHNICAL DATA 3
4CONNECTION AND COMMISSIONING 3
5FAULTS, POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES 4
6APPROVALS 4
1 SAFETY REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the operating manual carefully before commencing work at the
product. Pay attention to the following warnings to avoid risk to
persons or malfunctioning.
This operating manual is an integral part of the product.
In the event of resale or change of ownership the operating manual
must accompany the product. This operating manual may be copied
and provided as information on potential risks and their avoidance.
Hazard classification of warning notices
The following risk ratings are used in this operating manual to denote
potential risk situations and important safety instructions:
DANGER
This is a potentially dangerous situation
and warns of an impending health risk
or risk of fatal injury if this warning is
not observed. Observe this warning.
WARNING
The dangerous situation can occur and
can result in major or fatal injuries if the
warning is not observed. Work with
extreme care.
CAUTION
The dangerous situation can occur and
can result in minor injuries or damage
to property if the warning is not
observed.
NOTE
A potentially dangerous situation can
occur and results in damage to
property if not avoided.
Qualification of personnel
Only skilled electricians are permitted to install the product, to carry out
the test run and to work at the electrical unit.
Only instructed and authorized skilled personnel are permitted to
transport, unpack, operate and service the product.
Basic safety regulations
Safety risks related to the product must be reassessed after installing
in the final device.
The operating manual was developed in accordance with European
market requirements and may need adapting to the market
requirements of the country in question.
When working at the product, observe the following:
 Do not make any changes to the product.
WARNING
Impermissible high load
 Stop the product immediately after
impermissible loading (e.g. impact,
heat, overvoltage).

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Electrical voltage and current
DANGER
Electrical voltage
Regularly check the electrical
equipment of the product.
 Eliminate immediately loose
connections and defective cables.
CAUTION
In the event of a fault, the product is
energized.
Product has basic insulation.
 Do not touch the product after
installing.
Safety and protective functions
DANGER
Missing safety device and faulty
protective equipment.
Without protective equipment severe
injuries can occur, e.g. by taking hold of
the rotating equipment.
 Operate the product with protection
guards only.
Electromagnetic radiation
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) may affect the system integration
of the product due to interaction.
 Ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of the entire system.
Moving parts
DANGER
Self-starting product
If voltage is applied, the motor
automatically restarts after a mains
failure or when blocking has been
eliminated.
 Do not stand in the danger zone of
the product.
 Switch off the mains voltage when
working on the product and secure
against switching on again.
DANGER
Rotating impeller
Contact with the impeller may result in
injuries. Long hair, loose-fitting
garments and jewellery can be caught
and pulled into the product. Risk of
injury.
 Before starting the product, ensure
that it is securely fixed and that the
guards are in place.
 Do not wear loose-fitting garments
or jewellery when working on
moving parts.
 Protect long hair by wearing a hair
net.
CAUTION
High risk of fire spreading
Can cause fire to spread.
 Never direct the airflow
(intake/exhaust side) at a potential
source of fire.
Hot surface
CAUTION
High temperature at motor housing.
Risk of burns
 Provide adequate protection against
accidental contact.
Transport
Only transport the product in its original packaging. Secure during
transport.
The vibration values, temperature and climate ranges should not be
exceeded during transport.
Storage
Store the product in a dry and clean environment that is well protected.
Ensure that the storage temperature is adhered to,see Chapter 3,
Technical Data.If the product is not operated for a longer period of
time, we recommend running it for approx. 15 minutes annually to
move the motor bearings.
Cleaning
NOTE
Product damaged during cleaning
 Do not clean the product using a
water jet or pressure washer. Do
not put any pressure on the rotor.
Do not use cleaning agents
containing acids, caustic solutions
or solvents.
Disposal
When disposing of the product, observe all requirements and
regulations that are relevant in your country.
2 INTENDED USE
The product is designed exclusively as a built-in device for conveying
air according to the technical data.
Every use that is not in accordance with the intended purpose, is
regarded as misuse of the product.
On-site installations must comply with the mechanical, thermal and
service life requirements, see Chapter 3, Technical Data.
Intended use includes:
- Operating the product with all protective equipment
- Do not put the product into operation before it has been installed in
the customer's application
- Observation of the operating manual
Use for other than the intended purpose
Using the product for the purposes mentioned below is prohibited and
can be dangerous:
- Conveyance of air that contains abrasive particles.
- Conveyance of air that has a highly corrosive effect.
- Conveyance of air that has a high dust load, e.g. vacuuming
sawdust.
- Conveyance of inflammable gases/particles.
- Contact with materials that can damage the product, e.g. acids,
caustic solutions, solvents.
- Exposure to radiation that can damage product components, e.g.
strong UV rays or thermal radiation.
- Operating during external vibration.
- Operating the product close to inflammable materials or
components.
- Operating the product in an explosive atmosphere
- Use of the prouct as a safety component or for performing safety-
relevant functions.
- Operating in medical devices with life-sustaining or life-saving
function if not validated together with ebm-papst.

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- Operating in non-stationary systems, e.g. railway vehicles, aircraft
and spacecraft if not validated together with ebm-papst.
- Operating with fully or partially dismantled or manipulated protective
equipment.
- Operating the product under conditions other than those mentioned
in the technical data.
- Furthermore, all fields of application not mentioned under intended
use.
An in situ assessment must be conducted of the heating behavior
(appropriate and inappropriate operation), the protection against
contact, electrical shocks, impact of foreign objects or water and the
usage at altitudes higher than 2000 meters.
Contact ebm-papst if you have specific queries regarding the product.
3 TECHNICAL DATA
Drawing, see annex
Technical description
Airflow direction Air outlet over struts
Rotational direction
looking at rotor clockwise
Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz
Nominal voltage 230,0 V 230,0 V
Current consumption 80 mA 70 mA
Power consumption 13,0 W 12,0 W
Speed 1.700 1/min 1.800 1/min
Max. free-air flow 98,0 m3/h 104,0 m3/h
IP-protection type IP 65 (for fan only, not for
connector if applicable) **)
Weight 0,540 kg
Protection class I
Max. torque when
mounted across both
mounting flanges
wire outlet corner: 120 Ncm
remaining corners: 350 Ncm
Screw size ISO 4762 - M4 degreased,
without an additional brace and
without washer
The product is for the use in partial sheltered rooms or open, roofed
areas. Direct exposure to water is allowed provided that this does not
prevent the normal operation. Saline ambient conditions must be
avoided.
Pollution degree 3 (according DIN EN 60664-1)
It occurs conductive pollution or dry non-conductive pollution which
becomes conductive due to condensation.
**) The specification of the IP protection refers to the conditions
mentioned in certification of the fan. The above mentioned short
description of the protection scope is not final. For detailed information
of the respective protection scope and definitions, see certification as
well as DIN EN 60529 (protection by housings) and ISO 20653 (for
vehicles) with the letter K.
Short description of the IP-protection type:
Solid particle Protection: Dust tight.
Protection against deliberate contact: Protected against contact to
hazardous parts with a wire.
Protection against water: Protected against water jets.
Ambient conditions
Permitted ambient temperature
Transport and storage Operation
50 Hz 60 Hz
-40 °C ... 80 °C -40 °C ... 70 °C -40 °C ... 70 °C
Vibration and shock load
At stationary operation:
sinus vibration 1,0 g; 5 - 500 Hz; 3 x 1 sweep
(Resonance search run)
Noise 0,5 m2/s3, 10 - 50 Hz; +12
dB/oct f. 5 - 10 Hz; -12 dB/oct f.
50 - 100 Hz; 3 x 30 min
Repetitive shock Half sine; 5 g, 11 ms; 6 x 100
shocks
Transport and storage:
Noise 2,0 m2/s3, 5 - 20 Hz; -3 dB/oct f.
20 - 500 Hz; 3 x 30 min
Thrusts Half sine; 18 g, 6 ms; 6 x 100
shocks
Do not operate your product in the resonance range.
4 CONNECTION AND COMMISSIONING
Connect mechanical parts
CAUTION
Risk of cutting/squashing when
removing the product from the
packaging and during mounting.
Grasp the housing and lift the product
carefully out of the packaging. Avoid
impact.
 Wear safety boots and cut-resistant
gloves.
Connect electrical parts
Connect to the mains after installation.
DANGER
Do not touch. Risk of fatal injury
from electrical current.
 Ensure that the electrical lines are
de-energized.
 Secure the operating voltage against
switching on again.
 Never work on parts that are
energized. Only allow skilled
electricians to work on the product.
DANGER
Compliance with the electrical
installation regulations
 Observe the connection regulations
that are valid in your country. (e.g.
fusing, GFCI)
CAUTION
Electrical voltage
The product is a built-in
component and has no switch for
disconnecting power.
 Only connect the product to
current circuits that can be
switched off by a switch (all poles
disconnected). When working on
the product, secure the
system/machine in which the
product is installed against
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NOTE
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) may affect the system integration
of the product due to interaction.
 Ensure the electromagnetic compatibility of the entire system.
Ground fault interrupter GFI
DANGER
Electrical voltage
 As additional protection we
recommend the installation of a
RCD (residual current protective
device), which is adequate for
product, usage and application.
 If it is possible to touch the fan
directly / indirectly, the installation
must be protected by a grounding
contact and the supply voltage of
the fan by a residual current device
(RCD / FI).
Requirements:
- Before connecting the product, ensure that the supply voltage
corresponds with the product voltage.
- Check whether the data on the nameplate corresponds with the
interface data.
Only use cables that are designed for
the current on the nameplate and the
corresponding ambient conditions.
Ensure that the electrical interface data
is adequately protected (mechanical).
Find additional information in drawing or label.
Colour Operation
Wire 1 black L
Wire 2 black N
Check connections
NOTE
AC-fans are products of Protection Class l and must be reliably
earthed.
Connect product
Check the product for visible damage and the operability of protective
equipment before switching on.
If damage is visible, do not start the product.
5 FAULTS, POSSIBLE CAUSES AND REMEDIES
Replace your product by a new one, do not repair it.
DANGER
Electrical voltage at motor
 Wait five minutes after the voltage
(all poles) has been switched off
before opening the product.
Fault/
Error Possible cause Possible remedial action
Mechanical
blocking Switch off, de-energize and eliminate
mechanical blocking.
Mains voltage fault Check mains voltage,
re-connect voltage
supply.
Connection faulty Rectify connection, see
pin connection.
Motor is too hot Allow motor to cool /
identify cause of fault.
Motor winding
interrupted Exchange product.
Motor is not
rotating
Ambient
temperature too
high
Reduce ambient
temperature if possible.
Impeller out of
true Unbalance of rotating parts Clean product if still unbalanced after
cleaning, exchange
product.
In case of further faults, contact ebm-
papst.
Technical safety inspection
What requires checking? How to
check? Frequency
Protection against accidental
contact/ protective clothing Visual inspection min. 1/2 yearly
Check product for damage Visual
inspection min. 1/2 yearly
Fixation of product Visual
inspection min. 1/2 yearly
Fixation of wires Visual
inspection min. 1/2 yearly
Fixation of protective earth
connection Visual inspection min. 1/2 yearly
Insulation of wires Visual
inspection min. 1/2 yearly
Check impeller for
wear/sediments/ corrosion Visual inspection min. 1/2 yearly
6 APPROVALS
The product bears the CE mark.
The CE mark is affixed to adequately sized nameplates.
Within the meaning of the EMC Guideline 2004/108/EU this document
is intended as:
- Mounting instructions as per Art. 9, Paragraph (3)Installation
instructions as per Art. 3
- Operating manual as per Art. 9, Paragraph (3)
- Instructions for use as per Art. 8, Paragraph (2); Art. 9, Paragraph
(5)
- Maintenance instructions as per Art.3; Art.9, Paragraph (3)
Usage restrictions for residential areas as per Art.9, Paragraph (4)
Accompanying documents as per Annex V, Cl. 3
Within the meaning of Directive 2006/95/EU - use of electrical
equipment within specific voltage limits - this document is intended
- Instructions for use Art. 10, Paragraph 1
Within the meaning of the Directive 2006/42/EU Machine Guideline,
this document is intended as
- Mounting instructions as per Art. 13, Paragraph 1b
The information in this document and in the specification applies to
mounting, installation, operation, use and maintenance.

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