Tempest VS1-18-BLDC User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Power BlowersTM
Laminar Air Flow (LAF) - Electric Driven
VS 1 Battery Powered Blower
032520_01A

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INTRODUCTION
ank you for choosing Tempest Technology Corporation for
your ventilation needs. With this manual we hope to help you
operate your Tempest product safely and to its full potential.
Maintained according to the specications set in this manual, it is
not uncommon to receive many years of use and operation out of
your Tempest equipment.
is manual is produced solely for the use of purchasers and
operators of Tempest Technology Corporation equipment. Any
reproduction, retransmission, or other use of the contents of
this manual without written consent of Tempest Technology
Corporation is strictly prohibited.
It is the intent of this manual to provide the owner/operator of
Tempest Technology Corporation products with both general and
specic information regarding the safe and proper operation and
maintenance of the equipment described within.
CONTACT
If aer careful review, any questions arise concerning any portion
of this manual, please contact Tempest Technology Corporation
for assistance:
TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORP.
4708 N. BLYTHE AVENUE
FRESNO, CA 93722
Toll Free: 800.346.2143
t: 559.277.7577
f: 559.277.7579
respon[email protected]m
www.tempest.us.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT TEMPEST 2
SAFETY GUIDE 3
GENERAL INFORMATION 3
POWER BLOWERTM DATA 4
POWER BLOWERTM INFORMATION 5
OPERATING PROCEDURES 5-6
BATTERY CHARGING 7
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 8
POWER BLOWERTM TROUBLESHOOTING 8
NOTES 9
WARRANTY BACK COVER
ABOUT TEMPEST
Tempest Technology Corporation is the leading manufacturer
of products and accessories for environmental management in
reghting and industrial applications.
Tempest began as a manufacturer of gasoline and electric powered
blowers for the re service. Fire departments use the Tempest
Power BlowerTM to provide “Positive Pressure Ventilation / Attack”
(PPV/PPA) to remove heat, gases and smoke from the interior of
a burning structure.
Tempest has expanded into other industries and found new
applications for its products. e Tempest Power BlowerTM and
PPV/PPA are used by industrial applications to control dust, fumes
and unhealthy gases like carbon monoxide, greatly improving
safety in conned spaces.
Tempest Technology Corporation has earned a reputation as a
leader and innovator in the air movement industry and continues
in that role today.
POSITIVE PRESSURE
VENTILATION/ATTACK

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SAFETY GUIDE
Failure to follow the operating, maintenance and lubrication
requirements set forth in this manual may result in serious
personal injury or death and/or damage to equipment or property.
e following WARNING statements indicate potentially
hazardous conditions for operators and equipment. Make certain
that anyone who works on or around the blower has read and fully
understands the safety precautions listed.
1. Carefully read this owner’s manual before attempting to
operate, service or disassemble any part of your Tempest
Power BlowerTM.
2. DO NOT operate the unit when mentally or physically
fatigued or impaired.
3. Stay away from rotating parts; avoid wearing loose jackets,
shirts, and ties. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
4. Keep all unauthorized personnel at a safe distance from the
blower.
5. Keep all guards in place. DO NOT make repairs while the
unit is running. DO NOT operate if any guard or grille is not
in place.
6. Always wear eye protection. Loose debris can be picked up in
the air stream and own in the air.
7. Hearing protection is required. Fan blade and air noise may
exceed safe dB levels.
8. Always ensure proper voltage and amperage is delivered to
your Tempest Power BlowerTM.
9. Only a qualied technician should perform repairs or
maintenance on electric components.
10. Never operate your Tempest Power BlowerTM with electric
components exposed.
11. Never operate your Tempest Power BlowerTM with damaged,
exposed or frayed wiring.
12. It is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator to develop
procedures for proper use of the Tempest Power BlowerTM in
accordance with generally accepted ventilation techniques as
well as the organization’s own operating procedures, before
placing the unit into service.
GENERAL INFORMATION
BLOWER IDENTIFICATION
Each Tempest Power BlowerTM has a part number as well as a serial
number. e part number identies the type of unit (size, drive,
etc.) while the serial number relates to information referencing the
date of manufacture. is information is useful should it become
necessary to contact the factory regarding your Power BlowerTM.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
e serial number is typically located on the electrical box just
right of the fuse holders.
Please write the Serial Number of your Tempest Power BlowerTM
in the spaces below. is will aid us in identifying which model
you have when assisting you.
Model (Part No.)
Date
Serial No.
WARRANTY
Warranty information on your unit can be found on the back page
of this manual. For further information, please contact Tempest
Technology Corp.

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PRODUCT FAMILY POWER BLOWERTM
PRODUCT LINE & TYPE LAMINAR AIR FLOW ELECTRIC (LE) - VS1 BLDC
MODEL VS1-18-BLDC
PART NO. 910-1820
OUTPUT
AIR VOLUME [cfm/m3h] 12,131 / 20,610
AIR VELOCITY [mph/kph] 41 / 66
NOISE LEVEL @ 10  [dB(A)] 90
FAN BLADE
TYPE IMPELLER
MATERIAL NYLON 6 W/ 30% GLASS-FIBER FILL
DIAMETER [in/mm] 18 / 457
NO. OF BLADES 3 @ 25°
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT (With Battery) [lb/kg] 52 / 23.6
WEIGHT (With Out Battery) [lb/kg] 40 / 18
WIDTH [in/mm] 22.88 / 581
DEPTH [in/mm] 11 / 280
HEIGHT [in/mm] 26/ 660
MOTOR
MANUFACTURER Private Label
MODEL 360-052
TYPE BLDC TOTALLY ENCLOSED, AIR OVER (TEAO)
VOLTAGE 48 VDC
POWER OUTPUT [HP/W] .87 / 650
MAX AMPERAGE 20
WATTS @ FULL RPM 744
DRIVE
MANUFACTURER Private Label
MODEL 581-190
TYPE 30 AMP BRUSH-LESS
INPUT OPERATING VOLTS 50 VOLTS DC
OUTPUT VOLTS 0 TO 50 DC
AC
POWER
AC VOLTAGE OPERATION YES YES, AVAILABLE IN 110-115V AND 220-230V
AMP DRAW 7.7 @ 115V / 3.9 @230V
WATTS @ FULL RPM 896
BATTERY
48 VDC
OPERATING TEMPERATURE °C / °F -15° C / 5° F TO 45° C / 113 F
AMP HOUR / WATT HOUR 17.5 Ah / 841.75 Wh
RECHARGE TIME 4 HOURS FROM FULL DISCHARGE
FRAME
TYPE ERGONOMIC WELDED ROLL CAGE
MATERIAL [in] 0.75 ROUND ALUMINUM TUBE
COATING POWDER COAT
DEFAULT COLOR ANODIZED ALUMINUM
HANDLE INTEGRATED FRAME HANDLE DESIGN
TILT RANGE -12.5° to +25°
NO. OF TILT POINTS 4
WHEEL TYPE 100 mm HIGH IMPACT
WHEEL SIZE [in/mm] 3.9 / 100
SHROUD
TYPE TURBO 2000
MATERIAL STEEL W/ ROLLED EDGE
COATING POWDER COAT
DEFAULT COLOR RED
GRILLE
MATERIAL SPIRAL WELDED STEEL WIRE
NO. OF TIE POINTS 8 FRONT, 8 REAR
STANDARDS MEETS EUROPEAN CE SAFETY STANDARDS
COATING POWDER COAT
DEFAULT COLOR BLACK
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Periods Used to Designate Decimal Points
Copyright 2017 - All Right Reserved
Information and Material Subject to Change Without Notice
Tempest Technology Corporation
800.346.2143 - [email protected]
111317.01A

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POWER BLOWERTM INFORMATION
e Tempest Power BlowerTM is a high powered, portable
fan used for Positive Pressure Ventilation and Attack (PPV/
PPA), ventilation techniques that quickly and eciently replace
hazardous interior environments with clean, cool air.
PPV and PPA were pioneered in the reghting industry where
reghters use the Tempest Power BlowerTM to ventilate smoke,
heat, and harmful gases from buildings. is creates a safer
environment for them to work in and makes it easier for them to
nd victims and extinguish the re.
PPV and PPA rely on two principles, (1) an air pattern capable of
creating an eective door seal, and (2) pressure. To accomplish
Positive Pressure Ventilation or Attack, the blower is placed on
the outside of the structure. It is positioned so that the air pattern
created by the blower completely seals the entrance opening, or
at least 2/3 of it. When this seal is achieved, the air pressure is
increased equally at all points inside the structure. When an
exhaust opening is created, all of the interior air moves in one
mass towards it. e result is fast, ecient ventilation of the entire
structure.
NOTE: e Tempest Power BlowerTM is the most ecient
tool for PPV and PPA for two reasons. First, the exclusive
Tempest Turbo 2000 aluminum shroud design creates a
broad, cone shaped air pattern. Second, the airex impeller
used on all Tempest blowers is designed to create high
pressure. ese two features working together make the
Tempest Power BlowerTM a highly eective and ecient
ventilation tool.
As with any new technique, Positive Pressure Ventilation requires
training and education in order to be implemented properly
and safely. Tempest oers access to a complete line of training
materials, which cover many applications for this powerful
ventilation technique. For more information visit www.tempest.
us.com, www.positivepressuretraining.com or contact us at
800.346.2143 or [e-mail].
OPERATING PROCEDURES
PRE-OPERATION
Aer receiving and unpacking your blower, be sure to carefully
inspect it for any damage that might have occurred during shipping.
Should you nd any damage: PLEASE NOTIFY TEMPEST
TECHNOLOGY CORP. IMMEDIATELY AT 800.346.2143 OR
[e-mail].
OPERATION
SET-UP, STARTING AND STOPPING
Assuming the previous Pre-Operation and safety instructions
have been followed, the blower is now ready to run.
WHEN USING A GENERATOR, IT IS IMPERATIVE
THAT THE GENERATOR BE RUNNING AT FULL
CAPACITY BEFORE PLUGGING IN ANY ELECTRIC
BLOWER. ALWAYS VERIFY SUFFICIENT GENERATOR
OUTPUT BEFORE USE. IMPROPER VOLTAGE SUPPLY
MAY DAMAGE UNIT AND VOID WARRANTY.
CAUTION: DO NOT MOVE THE BLOWER WHILE
IT IS IN OPERATION. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY IS
POSSIBLE AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE BLOWER.
ALWAYS SHUT-DOWN THE BLOWER PRIOR TO
MOVING.
SET-UP
Position the blower in the desired location, making sure it is
placed on a at, hard and debris free surface.
Operating procedures continued on the next page.

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BATTERY OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before installing the battery, make sure that the on / o
switch on the blower is in the o position and the speed
control knob is set to 0.
Slide the battery onto the mounting rail in the battery tray
and secure it with the rubber strap as shown in the picture
above.
e blower is now ready for operation.
Set the on/ o power switch on the blower to battery. e
LED lights on the front of the blower will come on.
Turn the speed control knob to the desired position, there
will be a slight delay before the blower turns on and comes
up to speed.
Set the on / o power switch to the o position to turn the
blower o.
Speed control knob
Blower power switch
Indicator lights
Press this button
to check the charge
level of the battery.
AC VOLTAGE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before connecting the blower to a power source, make sure that the
on / o switch on the blower is in the o position and the speed
control knob is set to 0.
Plug the AC power cord plug into an AC power source.
Set the on/ o power switch on the blower to 110 VAC. e LED
lights on the front of the blower will come on.
Turn the speed control knob to the desired position, there will be a
slight delay before the blower turns on and comes up to speed.
Set the on / o power switch to the o position to turn the blower
o.
Battery charging
port
OPERATING PROCEDURES CONTINUED

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CHARGING THE BATTERY
is charger is designed for indoor use only.
Do not expose the charger to moisture, rain or snow.
Store the charger in a cool dry place when not in use.
Use only the supplied Tempest charger to charge Tempest
batteries.
 is charger has two cables, one is the power cable, the other is
the battery charging cable.
ere is not a power switch on this charger.
With the power cable connected to the charger plug the power
cable into an AC power source. e charger will power up
and the indicator light will be green. (Figure 1)
Li black the cover of the charging port on the battery and plug
the charging cable plug into the charging port. e indicator
light on the charger will turn red. e red light indicates that the
charger is connected to the battery and that the battery is
charging. (Figure 2)
 e indicator lights on the battery will  ash during the charge
cycle displaying the battery charge level.  e red light on the
charger will turn green once battery charging is complete, at
this point, the charger will turn itself o. (Figure 3)
Two minutes aer the charger turns itself o, the battery will go
into sleep mode and the indicator lights on the battery will turn
o.
Charge time for a fully discharged battery is approximately 5 hrs.
BATTERY OPERATION AND CHARGING
Status Remaining
Capacity
LED5
(Green)
LED4
(Green)
LED3
(Green)
LED2
(Green)
LED1
(Red)
<10% OFF OFF OFF OFF Blinking
<30% OFF OFF OFF Blinking OFF
<50% OFF OFF Blinking ON OFF
<75% OFF Blinking ON ON OFF
>75% Blinking ON ON ON OFF
100% ON ON ON ON OFF
DuringCharging
Status Remaining
Capacity
LED5
(Green)
LED4
(Green)
LED3
(Green)
LED2
(Green)
LED1
(Red)
<10% OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
<30% OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
<50% OFF OFF ON ON OFF
<75% OFF ON ON ON OFF
>75% ON ON ON ON OFF
Buttonpushedin
Activemodeor
poweroffmode
Battery indicator lights during charging.
Battery indicator lights during discharge
ErrorStatus LED5
(Green)
LED4
(Green)
LED3
(Green)
LED2
(Green)
LED1
(Red)
Chargererror Blinking
Longtimenotcharging Blinking
Badcellprotection Blinking
Temperatureprotectionindischarge
Unbalanceprotection
Overloadprotection
Batteryundervoltageprotection
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Battery indicator lights error status display
(Fig 1)
(Fig 2)
(Fig 3)

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Although Tempest electric Power BlowersTM are designed to
eliminate most maintenance issues, it is imperative that the
blowers be inspected before startup on each use. Please review
the following list before using this product.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
EVERY USE
• INSPECT BLOWER FOR DAMAGE AND FIX IF
ANY
• TIGHTEN/REPLACE ANY LOOSE OR MISSING
PARTS
EVERY MONTH OR 10 HOURS
• INSPECT & CLEAN SHROUD & GRILLES
IMPORTANT: Always operate the blower in an area free
of debris which may be pulled into the unit’s blades. If you
suspect the fan’s blade may have contacted a hard object,
thorough inspection of the blade assembly should be
conducted immediately to ensure safety. You may contact
Tempest Technology Corp. in order to nd out how to
properly inspect the blade assembly.
POWER BLOWERTM TROUBLESHOOTING
Various factors can contribute to or be the sole cause of problems
for electric power blowers. is section will identify some of these
problems and provide solutions to correct them.
BLOWER FAILS TO START
WHEN OPERATING ON THE BATTERY.
• Make sure that the battery is charged.
• Make sure that the battery is fully seated into the battery
mounting rail.
• Make sure that the fuses are not burnt out and are in good
working order.
• ere may be damage to the internal wiring. Have a qualied
technician or electronics specialist examine the blower
circuitry and wiring and make any necessary repairs.
WHEN OPERATING ON AC POWER
• Make sure the unit is connected to the power source.
• Make sure that the fuses are not burnt out and are in good
working order.
• oroughly check the power cord. If the cord shows any signs
of serious wear, it may need to be replaced before running
properly.
• ere may be damage to the internal wiring. Have a qualied
technician or electronics specialist examine the blower
circuitry and wiring and make any necessary repairs.
• If your Tempest Battery Powered blower is not running aer
pursuing the steps mentioned above, please contact us at
800.346.2143 or [e-mail].
BLOWER SURGES WHEN RUNNING ON GENERATOR
• Check that the generator meets the proper voltage output to
operate the blower.
• If blower is still surging, contact Tempest at 800.346.2143 or
respon[email protected]m.
Location of fuse holders

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NOTES

Except as otherwise set forth below, any claim by Customer with reference to the Goods sold shall be
deemed waived by the Customer unless submitted in writing to Tempest within the earlier of (i) ve
(5) business days following the date Customer discovered, or by reasonable inspection should have
discovered, any claimed breach of the foregoing warranty, or (ii) thirty (30) calendar days following the
date of shipment. Any cause of action for breach of the foregoing warranty shall be brought within one
(1) year from the date the alleged breach was discovered or should have been discovered, whichever
occurs rst.
Limited Power Blower Warranty
Tempest warrants to the original purchaser that all Tempest gasoline and electric powered blowers
(except the engine or motor, drive, and power supply) will be free from original defects in workmanship
and material, under normal-use conditions, and Tempest will replace any defective power blower part
(except the engine or motor and drive) if returned during the applicable warranty period, for the time
frame indicated below:
Firefighting Industry:
Five (5) years from date of shipment
Industrial/Rental Industry:
One (1) year from date of shipment
Blower Engine / Motor & Drive Warranty
e engines manufactured by Honda® and Briggs & Stratton® are covered by a separate manufacturer’s
warranty for a period of two (2) years. Electric motors manufactured by Magnetek, Marathon, Baldor,
Franklin Electric and Multi-Fan are covered by a separate manufacturer’s warranty for a period of one
(1) year.
Note: Unauthorized repair or modication of the factory assembly or parts voids the warranty.
All information provided in this operations manual is subject to change without notice. Please refer to
our website for the most recent sales terms and conditions.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Tempest Technology Corporation
4708 N. Blythe Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722
t: 559.277.7577 • f: 559.277.7579 • respon[email protected]m
www.tempest.us.com
Lithium-ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are covered by a separate manufactures warranty for a period of two (2) years
or 300 charge cycles, whichever come rst.
Warranty does not cover batteries that have been damaged due to being mis-handled, mis-used, or
abused.