OWNER’S MANUAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and keep these instructions with the fan.
MODEL: VAF3000A/B
For use in Non-Explosive/Non-Flammable environments only.
Purchase Date: ___________________ Serial No. ___________________
Dealer: ______________________________________
1.800.779.3267 • www.schaeferfan.com
Item Part# Each Description
1 0SMS8X12PPHSS 4 Screw #8 x 1/2" PPH SS
3 0CAP40UF240V 1 Capacitor 115V
0CAP40UF370V 1 Capacitor 230V
0CC114 1 1-1/4" Clamp (230V only)
4 SWPLTASY-V30A 1 Switch Plate Cord Kit 115V
4 SWPLTASY-V30B 1 Switch Plate Cord Kit 230V
CORD-16/3-20NA 1 Cord 115V North America
CORD-16/3-20EU 1 Cord 230V European
CONNECTOR-PG11 1 Cord Strain Relief
0RSSPST20A 1 Rocker Switch
0RSCAP 1 Rocker Switch Cover
SWPLT-VAF3000 1 Switch Plate
5 HSG-VAF3000 1 Shell Housing Blue
6 0BM3-0.5X25HHSS 10 Bolt M3x.5 25mm
7 0WM3SS 10 Washer M3 SS
8 0RF78OD 4 Rubber Foot 7/8" OD
9 0WNM3-0.5HT 10 Well Nut M3x.5
10 0RG38X1316X38 1 Rubber Grommet 3/8"
11 0RIVET6-8A-B 13 Rivet 3/16" x 1/2" G
l2 CS211 1 Motor 1 HP 115V 60 Hz
CS211-50 1 Motor 1 HP 230V 50 Hz
0NY3816Z 1 Nut Nyloc 3/8" -16
0W12X118SS 1 Washer 1/2"
0S838X14HWHTC 12 Screw 8-32 x 1/4" Threading
MTRVN-VAF3000 6 Motor Mount Vane
BLADE-VAF3000 1 Fan Blade 12" 7 Wing
13 RING-VAF3000 2 Duct Ring 12"
l4 GUARD-VAF3000 2 Wire Guard 12"
PROBLEM
Unit will not run.
U
nit runs but fan
makes loud scraping
noise.
Unit runs but vibrates
excessively.
Unit runs but fan
does not turn.
Unit runs briefly, then
shuts off on overload.
CAUSE
1) No power to unit.
2
) Switch not on.
3) Switch is faulty.
4
) Faulty / Broken cord or motor wire.
1
) Unit has been severely jolted causing fan to
rub against housing.
2) Unit has been severely jolted causing
housing to deform.
1) Severe jolt has bent motor shaft causing
unit to be out of balance.
2) Fan blade damaged.
3) Dirt build up on one side of fan blade.
1) Fan is jammed against housing.
2) Capacitor wire has broken/come loose,
capacitor has failed.
3) Housing has been damaged such that it
presses on the fan blade.
1) Motorbearings are failing, or motor has
developed an internal electric fault.
2) Intake grill and/or exhaust grill is obstructed.
3) Excessive duct length.
SOLUTION
1) Plug unit in. Check circuit breaker.
2
) Place in "ON" position.
3) Replace switch.
4
) Perform continuity check, using volt/amp meter,
R
epair/replace faulty/broken wire.
1
) Remove motor and replace damaged motor
mounts.
2) Replace housing/unit as necessary.
1) Remove and replace motor. Replace fan blade if
necessary.
2) Replace fan blade.
3) Clean fan blade.
1) Remove motor and replace damaged motor
mounts. Replace fan blade if necessary.
2) Repair/replace wires/capacitor as necessary.
3) Replace housing/unit as necessary.
1) Replace motor.
2) Remove obstruction.
3) Reduce duct length to recommended maximum.
AMERIC AXIAL FAN TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION: All service procedures should be executed with the unit unplugged.
(Refer to item # on pictorial breakdown)
UNITED KINGDOM CORDS ONLY
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT!
The wire of this mains lead are colored in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE---- NEUTRAL
BROWN---- LIVE
YELLOW / GREEN---- EARTH
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appli-
ance may not correspond with the colored markings identi-
fying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The
wire colored brown must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter —L— or colored red.
The wire colored blue must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter —N— or colored black.
The wire colored yellow/green must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter E or Ensure that your ma-
chine is connected correctly. If you are in any doubt consult
a qualified electrician.
This appliance must be protected by a 13A fuse if a 13A
(B.S. 1363) plug is used or, if any other type of plug is
used, by a 5A fuse either in the plug or adapter or at the
distribution board.
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