Strongway 52723 User manual

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1/5 HP Mini Air Mover with Timer
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item #52723

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Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________________________
Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read
the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin
using it.
This 1/5 HP Mini Air Mover with Timer is designed for certain
applications only. Northern Tool & Equipment is not responsible for
issues arising from modification or improper use of this product such as
an application for which it was not designed. We strongly recommend
that this product not be modified and/or used for any application other
than that for which it was designed.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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Table of Contents
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................4
Specific Operating Warnings...............................................................................................................6
Grounding..............................................................................................................................................7
Assembly Instructions..........................................................................................................................8
Before Each Use....................................................................................................................................8
Operating Instructions..........................................................................................................................8
After Each Use.......................................................................................................................................8
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................9
Parts Diagram........................................................................................................................................9
Parts List..............................................................................................................................................10
Replacement Parts..............................................................................................................................10
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................11

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Intended Use
Strongway’s #52723 1/5 HP Mini Air Mover with Timer is intended to move air to dry floors, walls,
furniture, and other areas. It’s durable and easy to operate with an effective balance of static pressure
and airflow making this unit suitable for a variety of applications.
Technical Specifications
Model
#52723
Volt / Frequency
115 Volts / 60 Hz
Power
1/5 HP
Amp
2.3 Amps
Rated Airflow (on High)
800 CFM
RPM (Low/Medium/High)
1000/1250/1500
Available Speeds
3
Important Safety Information
⚠WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this air mover.
Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the air mover is used in a safe and
responsible manner.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the air mover until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
Do not modify this air mover in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the air mover. There are specific applications for which
the air mover was designed.
Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It
will be safer and do the job better at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use this
equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the air mover in confined work
areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
Do not use the air mover where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The air mover can create sparks, which may

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ignite the flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Do not allow the air mover to come into contact with an electrical source. The air mover is not
insulated and contact will cause electrical shock.
Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the air mover. Do not
allow children to handle the air mover.
Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in
your work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal
injury and/or property damage if contacted.
⚠WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the air mover. Do
not use the air mover while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating the air mover may result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant
safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust
mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection
systems, and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Ensure the power switch is off prior to plugging in the air mover.
⚠WARNING
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the air mover should electrically malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug. (One blade is wider than the other.)
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three-wire
grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the power cord. Never use the power cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from
an outlet. Keep the power cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace
damaged power cords immediately. Damaged power cords increase the risk of electric shock.

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⚠CAUTION
AIR MOVER USE AND CARE
Do not force the air mover. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for
which they are designed. Plan your work and use the correct product for the job.
Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the air mover will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the
air mover with a damaged part.
Do not use an air mover with a malfunctioning switch. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the power switch is dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service representative
before using.
Disconnect the power/air supply from the air mover and place the switch in the ‘locked’or ‘off’
position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the air mover. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the air mover accidentally.
Store the air mover when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the air mover for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your air mover.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than
the air mover itself.
Specific Operating Warnings
⚠WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
Electric shock hazard. DO NOT expose the unit to water.
Risk of electric shock. Connect to a properly grounded outlet equipped with a ground fault circuit
interruption device (GFCI).
DO NOT use the unit with any Solid-State Speed Control Device.
Risk of fire. DO NOT operate in areas with flammable fumes. Sparks from air mover may ignite
fumes.
DO NOT run the cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover the cord with throw rugs, runners, or
similar coverings.
DO NOT route the cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange the cord away from traffic areas
where it will not be tripped over.
DO NOT allow more than 4 blowers to be connected to each other at one time.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
Disconnect from the power supply before servicing.
DO NOT block the air inlet or exhaust.
DO NOT modify a grounded plug.
DO NOT use if the cord or other parts are damaged.

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Grounding
⚠WARNING
This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock. The
plug MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PROVIDED PLUG. If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the
grounding instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded.
Grounded Tools: Tools with 3-Prong Plugs
Tools marked with Grounding Required have a 3-wire cord and 3-prong grounding plug. The plug
must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the air mover should electrically malfunction or
break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing
the risk of electric shock. (See FIGURE A.)
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding
system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool’s grounding
system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal.
Your air mover must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the following
illustration.
Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two-Prong Plugs
Tools marked Double Insulated do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation
system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code.
(See FIGURE B.)
Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following illustration.

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Assembly Instructions
Strongway’s #52723 1/5 HP Air Mover is shipped ready-to-use. Before plugging the unit into a power
source, completely inspect the unit for any shipping damage.
Before Each Use
⚠WARNING
Always inspect power cords before using.
Operating Instructions
⚠WARNING
DO NOT allow more than 4 blowers to be connected to each other at one time.
Air movers in operation should be supervised at all times.
1. Plug the electrical cord into the power outlet. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect only
to an outlet provided with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter device.
2. Carefully place the air mover on a stable, flat, dry surface.
3. The unit has four position capabilities to aim airflow across flat surfaces or to angle upward.
4. Turn the switch to select the desired speed, while making sure the unit operates properly.
After Each Use
Always disconnect the air mover from its power source and wrap the cord around the handle. When
not in use, store the air mover in a dry, indoor space out of reach of children. Air movers can be
stacked up to 4 on their sides for storage. (The stacking feature is not secure for transportation.)
Maintenance
⚠WARNING

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NEVER directly clean the air mover with water. ALWAYS disconnect the air mover from its power
source before performing any maintenance or cleaning.
Maintain the air mover by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance
with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool
be examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair.
Troubleshooting
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local
dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Air mover is not
running.
No power input.
Plug in the air mover; check circuit breaker.
Switch is not turned to ‘on’ position.
Turn switch to ‘on’ position.
Air mover fan wheel jammed.
Remove material jamming fan wheel.
Intake or exhaust blocked.
Turn unit off and allow to cool, remove
blockage.
Air mover is
vibrating.
Accumulation of dirt on fan blades.
Clean the air mover fan blades.
Parts Diagram

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Parts List
Reference
Part Name
1
Over-Current Protector
2
Receptacles
3
Grid Cover (Motor Side)
4
Left Housing
5-1
Switch Knob
5-2
Timer Knob
6
Switch & Timer Panel
7-1
Switch
7-2
Timer
8
Motor
9
Capacitor
10
Power Cord
11
Right Housing
12
Fan
13
Grid Cover (Fan Side)
14
Air Outlet Grid Cover
15
Kick Stand
Replacement Parts
For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381.
Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a
convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model
number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part reference number.
The distributor reserves the rights to make design changes and or improvements to product lines
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Limited Warranty
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only
("You'' or “Your”) that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both
materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of
purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in
accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. If the product does not comply with this
limited warranty, Your sole and exclusive remedy is that We will, at our sole option and within a
commercially reasonable time, either replace the product or product component without charge to You
or refund the purchase price (less shipping). This limited warranty is not transferable.
Limitations on the Warranty
This limited warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect,
misuse, or as a result of any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from misapplication,
overloading, or improper installation; (d) improper maintenance and repair; and (e) product alteration
in any manner by anyone other than Us, with the sole exception of alterations made pursuant to
product instructions and in a workmanlike manner.
Obligations of Purchaser
You must retain Your product purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original
purchaser. To make a warranty claim, contact Us at 1-800-222-5381, identify the product by make
and model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be provided. The product and the
purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim. Any returned
product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property. You will be responsible for return
shipping costs or costs related to Your return visit to a retail store.
Remedy Limits
Product replacement or a refund of the purchase price is Your sole remedy under this limited warranty
or any other warranty related to the product. We shall not be liable for: service or labor charges or
damage to Your property incurred in removing or replacing the product; any damages, including,
without limitation, damages to tangible personal property or personal injury, related to Your improper
use, installation, or maintenance of the product or product component; or any indirect, incidental or
consequential damages of any kind for any reason.
Assumption of Risk
You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the specified
use(s) stated in the product instructions is at Your own risk.
Governing Law
This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which vary
from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to You. This limited
warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to rules pertaining to
conflicts of law. The state courts located in Dakota County, Minnesota shall have exclusive jurisdiction
for any disputes relating to this warranty.

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Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc.
Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
www.northerntool.com
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