Open Motor Belt Drive Drum Fan 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.
Thank you very much for choosing a Strongway™product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code (if applicable): _____________________ 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 fanis designed for certain applications only.
Table of Contents Intended Use ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Packaging Contents ........................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information..........................
Intended Use The StrongwayOpen Motor Belt Drive Drum Fan is designed to provide high-velocity cooling, ventilation, and circulation in commercial environments.The belt drive featureprovides an ultra-quiet operation and prolonged motor life. This fan is ideal for use in warehouses, gyms, and other areas of broad space.
⚠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 product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts. Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
before using. Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Store the product when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children. Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
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 tool 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.
Nameplate AMPS 0-6 6-10 10-12 12-16 Minimum Wire Size Of Extension Cords Cord Length 25' 50' 100' 150' 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG NOT RECOMMENDED When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.
Main Parts of Fan Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING Be sure the fan does not have any damage.
1. Insert the axle shaft through the hole in the frame. Align the holes in the axle and frame. Secure the screws and washers, as shown below. 2. Slide in each wheel over the end of each axle shaft and secure with hex bolts and washers. 3. Tighten all connections securely. Locking Wheel Installation for Model 79031 Locking Wheel Installation for Model #79031 1. Attachthe locking wheel component (2) to the frame. 2. Place the washer on the hexbolt. 3.
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING Electric shock hazard. Do not expose to water or rain. Do not use this product with any solid-state speed control device. Rotating blade hazard. Can cause serious injury or cut. Keep hands clear. DO NOT operate without guards in place. 1. Plug the fan into the grounded power outlet. 2. Direct the fan to the area of desired air flow. Select the blade speed by setting the switch to HIGH (2), LOW (1), or OFF (0).
Maintain the fan by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures. Keep your fan in good repair. Maintain your fan. It is recommended that the general condition of any fan be examined before it is used. Keep your fan in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the recommended procedures found in this manual. 1.
Parts Diagram Parts List Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 Part Description Drum Fan Body Wheels Hex Bolts and Washers Axle Lock Nutsand Washers Locking Wheels Page 13 of 16 Quantity 1 2 2 of each 1 2 of each 2
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.
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 yearfrom date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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