RIDGID AM2560 User manual

AM25600
THREE SPEED
AIR MOVER
Part No. SP6786
OWNER’S MANUAL
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner’s manual
before using this product.
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Table of Contents
Section Page
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .2
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Unpacking and Checking Carton
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Section Page
Storage and Transportation . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning Your Air Mover . . . . . . . . . . . .7
User Servicing/Troubleshooting
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety is a combination of using common
sense, staying alert, and knowing how your
Air Mover works.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
When using your Air Mover, always follow
basic safety precautions including the
following:
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
• Read and understand this manual and
all labels on the Air Mover before
operating.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not expose to rain, or immerse in or use
in standing water. Store indoors only.
• Use only with GFCI-protected outlets.
• When storing or transporting, do not
stack Air Movers more than 2 units high.
• Do not use an extension cord with this
Air Mover.
• Electrical appliances can ignite
flammable vapors or dust. Do not use
near combustible liquids, gases,
or dusts.
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• Do not leave plugged into outlet when
not in use or when servicing. Turn off
before unplugging.
• To reduce the risk of stirring up and
inhaling toxic vapors, do not use near
toxic or hazardous materials.
• Never operate with safety grills
removed.
• This unit has an automatically-operated
protective device which may shut down
the unit during operation. Unplug before
servicing or cleaning.
• Do not use with solid state speed
control device.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not use with damaged cord, plug, or
other parts.
• If your Air Mover is not working as it
should, has missing parts, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, call customer
service.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not
cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or
similar coverings. Do not route cord
under furniture or appliances. Arrange
cord away from traffic area and where it
will not be tripped over.
• Do not handle plug, switch, or the Air
Mover with wet hands.
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Motor Specifications and
Electrical Requirements
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This Air Mover is provided with a 3-speed,
115 volt, 60 Hz induction motor with a
grounding conductor. It is thermally
protected and will automatically shut down
if over-heated. Once it cools, the motor
will restart automatically if not unplugged.
In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This Air
CAUTION:
• This fan has an automatic motor
shutoff device; it may restart
without notice. To reduce the risk
of injury, unplug before servicing.
• Do not use an extension cord with
this fan.
• Do not lift Air Mover by retractable
handle.
• Do not use retractable handle and
wheels for going up and down stairs.
• Do not use unit as a hand truck or
moving dolly.
• Do not put any object into air intake
openings.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Direct air discharge only at work area.
Do not direct air at bystanders.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the motor housing of your Air
Mover:
CAUTION:
• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
• Do not move or carry Air Mover when it
is operating.
• Only operate on a level and stable
surface to prevent it from falling and
possibly causing injury or damage to
unit.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, connect only to a
GFCI protected outlet. Do not expose
to water or rain.
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF TIP-OVER DURING STORAGE OR
TRANSPORT, STACK 2-HIGH ONLY.
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Mover is equipped with an electric cord
having an equipment grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into a matching outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
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Retractable
Handle
Locked
Retractable
Handle
Unlocked
Introduction
Air Movers are designed to move large volumes of air. They are used to dry wet carpets,
floors and furniture. They may also be used for ventilation.
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents
Your Air Mover comes packaged with the
retractable handle in a locked downward
position.
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Handle Down Position Handle Up Position
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Features and Operation
Carrying Handle
Recessed
Stacking Pads (4)
Air Outlet
Retractable
Handle
Cord Wrap
Area
3-Speed
ON/OFF Switch
Wheels (2)
Foot Bumper (4)
Place Air Mover in desired operating position:
Floor & Carpet 90° Ceilings & Ventilation
NOTE: Collapse retractable handle for
safety.
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When stacking units, position the four foot
bumpers on the recessed stacking pads.
Recessed
Stacking
Pads (4)
Foot
Bumper (4)
To transport the units in a stacked position,
fully extend the bottom Air Mover handle.
Grasp handles of each unit firmly, and tilt
units backwards and move to desired
location.
During Transportation,
Firmly Grasp Both Handles
The units conveniently “stack” for storage,
as shown
Storage and Transportation
CAUTION: Do not operate Air
Mover when stacked on top of each
other. Do not stack more than 2
high.
Air Mover Units
Stacked 2 High
Only
Air Mover Units
Stacked 2 High
Only
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PREFERRED POSITION ALTERNATE POSITION
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User Servicing / Troubleshooting
Instructions
CleaningYour Air Mover
If the polypropylene housing becomes
soiled it may be wiped off with a damp
cloth.
WARNING: After servicing, any
safety device (includes grilles,
impeller, etc.) should be reinstalled
or remounted.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit will not run. 1. No power to unit. 1. Plug unit in. Check circuit breaker.
2. Switch not on. 2. Place in “ON” position.
3. Switch is faulty. 3. Replace switch.
4. Faulty/broken cord or 4. Perform continuity check, using
motor wire. volt/amp meter. Repair/replace
faulty broken wire.
Unit runs but air 1. Unit has been severely jolted 1. Remove motor and replace
mover makes causing blower wheel to rub damaged motor or motor mounts,
loud scraping against housing. as needed.
noise. 2. Unit has been severely jolted 2. Replace blower wheel or damaged
causing housing to deform. housing.
Unit runs but 1. Severe jolt has bent motor 1. Remove and replace motor.
vibrates shaft causing unit to be out of
excessively. balance.
2. Blower wheel blade damaged. 2. Replace blower wheel if necessary.
3. Dirt build up on one side of 3. Clean blower wheel blades.
Air Mover blower wheel.
Unit runs but 1. Blower wheel is jammed 1. Remove motor and replace
blower wheel against housing. damaged motor mounts. Replace
does not turn. blower wheel if necessary.
2. Capacitor wire has broken/ 2. Repair/replace wires/motor as
come loose, capacitor has necessary.
failed.
3. Housing has been damaged 3. Replace housing/unit as necessary.
such that it presses on blower
wheel.
Unit runs briefly, 1.Motor bearings are failing or 1. Replace motor.
then shuts off motor has developed an
on overload. internal electrical fault.
2. Intake grille and /or exhaust 2. Remove obstruction.
grille is obstructed.
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!WARNING: Unplug before any disassembly or servicing.
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Repair Parts
Three Speed Air Mover
Model Number AM25600
7
6
5
2
1
3
8
3
4
9
4
10
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Repair Parts
Wiring Diagram
Three Speed Air Mover
Model Number AM25600
RED (LOW)
BLUE (MED)
BLACK (HI)
MOTOR GREEN
WHITE
SWITCH POWER
CORD
BLACK
Key
No. Part Number Description
1 510141 Switch & Knob
2 833658 Grille, Inlet
3 510140 Wheel Assembly
4 833690 Foot Bumper (4 pack)
5 833675 Cord w/Plug
6 833674 Motor
7 833659 Grille, Exhaust
8 833660 Blower Wheel
9 833691 Handle
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Melrose, MA 02176
Phone [phone]
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com