Clarke Ventilation Fan

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Ventilation Fan which is designed for indoor use in an industrial environment. Read this manual carefully, in doing so you guarantee the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.

Safety Rules

Positioning

• This fan is designed for indoor use only.
• Be aware that the suction capability is considerable. Do not position the fan where it will blow dust, chips or hazardous fumes at people.
• DO NOT place the fan close to any wet surface. DO NOT place against any surface such as a wall, door or furniture etc.
• DO NOT place the fan on a raised surface or anywhere it could topple over.
• Only use the fan in a level position.
• Take care to ensure that the intake grille cannot be blocked by curtains or other fabrics. Do not allow loose clothing, long hair, jewellery etc. to be drawn into the intake side of the fan.
• Do not operate the fan in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses or dust such as in a paint spray booth. Electric motors create sparks which may ignite dust or fumes.
• DO NOT cover the fan or obstruct the air inlet and outlet sections of the ventilator.
• DO NOT get the fan wet or use in areas of high condensation.
• DO NOT allow the power cable to touch hot surfaces.
• Do not use this fan with a programmable timer used to switch it on automatically.

Personnel Safety

• DO NOT use the fan when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.
• DO NOT stand on the fan.
• DO NOT use the fan with wet hands or when there is water on the power cable.
• Young children must be kept away unless continuously supervised.

Electrical Safety

• Inspect the power cable / plug for damage/looseness. Do not use the fan if the power cable is damaged.
• Make sure that the voltage on the product label is the same as the voltage of the power supply. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
• Do not abuse the electrical cable. Do not use the cable for pulling or unplugging the fan.
• Keep the cable away from sources of heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or tangled cables increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not use extension cables with this fan.

Service & Repairs

• Check that the fan is in good working order. Take immediate action to have it repaired or any damaged parts replaced.
• DO NOT attempt to repair the fan yourself. Always contact the Clarke service department who will use recommended parts only. Unapproved parts may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.

Environmental Recycling Policy

Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE. In effect, this means that this product must not be discarded with general household waste but according to the laws governing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognized disposal facility.

Guarantee

This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused, tampered with, or not used for the purpose for which it was intended. Faulty goods must be returned to their place of purchase; no product can be returned to us without prior permission. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

Electrical Connections

⚠️ WARNING! READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS SUPPLY.

Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage.

This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.

If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due to damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring instructions shown below. The old plug must be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket could cause an electrical hazard.

⚠️ WARNING! THE WIRES IN THE POWER CABLE OF THIS PRODUCT ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Yellow and Green = Earth

If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.

• The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked N or coloured Black.
• The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked L or coloured Red.
• The wire which is coloured Yellow and Green must be connected to the terminal which is marked E or ⊕ or coloured Green.

Plug must be BS1363/A approved.

Diagram showing a standard UK 3-pin plug wiring. The top pin is the Earth connection (labeled 'Earth (Green and Yellow)'). The left pin is the Neutral connection (labeled 'Neutral (Blue)'). The right pin is the Live connection (labeled 'Live (Brown)'). A fuse is shown within the plug assembly.

Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp.

We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply via a Residual Current Device (RCD).

If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself.

Connecting Ductwork

These ventilation fans will be used with Clarke retractable ducting available in 5 metre lengths as follows.

1. Before use, attach the ducting to the discharge end of the ventilation fan as shown, secured with the tie cord provided. Diagram illustrating how to attach the ducting to the fan's discharge end using a tie cord.

2. Place the ventilation fan in a level position on a flat surface and at a safe distance from flammable materials.

3. The ventilation fan is operated by the ON/OFF switch located under the handle.

4. Connect the ventilation fan to a suitable power supply.

Maintenance

⚠️ WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE TASKS. THIS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY THE CLARKE SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

• Clean the fan with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasives.
• If used in spaces with high dust content, clean the guards and fan blades by vacuuming or wiping. Remove the end guard to gain access to the blades.
• REPLACE GUARDS BEFORE RE-CONNECTING TO MAINS SUPPLY.
• No other maintenance is required; should you discover any problem with the ventilation fan, return it to the Clarke service department for repair.

Failure to Operate

Specifications

Declaration of Conformity

This document confirms compliance with relevant UK and EU directives and regulations. The product is described as 8inch, 10inch, 12inch Ventilators, with model numbers CAM200B, CAM250B, CAM300B. The UKCA mark was first applied in 2022, and the CE mark was first applied in 2017. Declarations are dated 22/06/2022 (UKCA) and 21/06/2022 (CE), signed by J.A. Clarke, Director.