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ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG 1. SAFETY REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

Bachmühle 2
D-74673 Mulfingen Read these operating instructions carefully before starting work on the
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instructions.
CONTENTS These operating instructions may be duplicated and distributed to inform
about potential dangers and their prevention.
1. SAFETY REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION 1
1.1 Hazard levels for warnings
1.1 Hazard levels for warnings 1
1.2 Staff qualifications 1 These operating instructions use the following hazard levels to indicate
1.3 Basic safety rules 1 potentially hazardous situations and important safety regulations:
1.4 Voltage 1
DANGER
1.5 Safety and protective features 2
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which will result in
1.6 Mechanical movement 2
death or serious injury if the specified actions are not taken.
1.7 Emissions 2
Compliance with the instructions is imperative.
1.8 Hot surface 2
1.9 Transport 2 WARNING
1.10 Storage 2 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can result in
death or serious injury if the specified actions are not taken.
2. INTENDED USE 3 Exercise extreme caution while working.

3. TECHNICAL DATA 4 CAUTION

3.1 Product drawing 4 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can result in
3.2 Nominal data 5 minor or moderate injury or damage to property if the specified
3.3 Data according to Commission Regulation (EU) 327/2011 5 actions are not taken.
3.4 Technical description 5 NOTE
3.5 Mounting data 6 A potentially harmful situation can occur and, if not avoided, can
3.6 Transport and storage conditions 6 lead to property damage.
4. CONNECTION AND STARTUP 6 1.2 Staff qualifications
4.1 Mechanical connection 6
4.2 Electrical connection 6 The device may only be transported, unpacked, installed, operated,
4.3 Connection in terminal box 7 maintained and otherwise used by suitably qualified, trained and
4.4 Connection diagram 9 authorized technical staff.
4.5 Opening additional cable glands 10 Only authorized specialists are permitted to install the device, to carry
4.6 Checking connections 10 out a test run and to perform work on the electrical installation.
4.7 Switching on the device 10
1.3 Basic safety rules
4.8 Switching off the device 10
The safety hazards associated with the device must be assessed again
5. MAINTENANCE, MALFUNCTIONS, POSSIBLE 10 following installation in the final product.
CAUSES AND REMEDIES The locally applicable industrial safety regulations are always to be
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5.1 Cleaning 11 observed when working on the device.

5.2 Safety inspection 11 Keep the workplace clean and tidy. Untidiness in the work area
5.3 Disposal 11 increases the risk of accidents.
Note the following when working on the device:
; Do not perform any modifications, additions or conversions on the
device without the approval of ebm-papst.

1.4 Voltage
; Check the device's electrical equipment at regular intervals; see
Chapter 5.2 Safety inspection.
; Replace loose connections and defective cables immediately.
DANGER
Electrically charged device
Risk of electric shock
→ When working on an electrically charged device, stand on a
rubber mat.

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CAUTION 1.6 Mechanical movement

Electric charge on capacitor after device is switched off
Electric shock, risk of injury DANGER
Rotating device
→ Discharge the capacitors before working on the device.
Risk of injury to body parts coming into contact with the rotor or
WARNING the impeller.
Live terminals and connections even with device → Secure the device against accidental contact.
switched off
→ Before working on the system/machine, wait until all
Electric shock
parts have come to a standstill.
→ Wait five minutes after disconnecting the voltage at all poles
before opening the device. WARNING
Rotating device
CAUTION Long hair and dangling items of clothing, jewelry and the like
In the event of a fault, the rotor and the impeller will be can become entangled and be pulled into the device. Injuries
energized can result.
The rotor and the impeller have basic insulation.
→ Do not wear any loose-fitting or dangling clothing or jewelry
→ Do not touch the rotor and impeller once installed. while working on rotating parts.
CAUTION → Protect long hair with a cap.
The motor restarts automatically when operating voltage
is applied, e.g. after a power failure. 1.7 Emissions
Risk of injury
WARNING
→ Keep out of the device's danger zone. Depending on the installation and operating conditions,
→ When working on the device, switch off the line voltage the sound pressure level may exceed 70 dB(A).
and ensure that it cannot be switched back on. Risk of noise-induced hearing loss
→ Wait until the device comes to a stop. → Take appropriate technical safety measures.
→ Install the externally wired thermal overload protector in → Protect operating personnel with appropriate safety
the control circuit so that following a malfunction the motor equipment such as hearing protection.
does not switch on again automatically after cooling off. → Also observe the requirements of local agencies.
1.5 Safety and protective features 1.8 Hot surface
DANGER CAUTION
Protective device missing and protective device not High temperature on motor housing
functioning Risk of burns
Without a protective device there is a risk of serious injury, for
instance when reaching into the device during operation. → Ensure sufficient protection against accidental contact.
→ Operate the device only with a fixed protective device and 1.9 Transport
guard grille.
→ The fixed protective device must be able to withstand the NOTE
kinetic energy of a fan blade that becomes detached at Transporting the device
maximum speed. There must not be any gaps which it is → Transport the device in its original packaging only.
possible to reach into with the fingers, for example.
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→ Secure the device so it cannot slip, e.g. by using a

→ The device is a built-in component. As the operator, you lashing strip.
are responsible for ensuring that the device is secured
adequately. 1.10 Storage
→ Stop the device immediately if you notice a missing or ; Store the device, partially or fully assembled, in a dry place,
ineffective protective device. protected against the weather and free from vibration, in the original
packaging in a clean environment.
WARNING
Damage to guard grill, parts flying out ; Protect the device against environmental effects and dirt until final
The guard grill is not suitable for heavy loads. Parts lying on the installation.
guard grill or falling through the guard grill may be thrown out by ; We recommend storing the device for no longer than one year in
the fan when in operation. order to guarantee trouble-free operation and the longest possible
→ Never step on the guard grill or subject the guard grill to load. service life.
→ Do not place any objects on the guard grill. ; Even devices explicitly intended for outdoor use are to be stored as
described prior to commissioning.
→ There must be sufficient space around the fan to be able
to get past the fan. ; Maintain the storage temperature, see
Chapter 3.6 Transport and storage conditions.
; Make sure that all cable glands are fitted with dummy plugs.

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2. INTENDED USE
The device is exclusively designed as a built-in device for conveying
air according to its technical data.
Any other usage above and beyond this does not conform with the
intended purpose and constitutes misuse of the device.
Customer equipment must be capable of withstanding the mechanical
and thermal stresses that can arise from this product. This applies for the
entire service life of the equipment in which this product is installed.
Intended use also includes
● Using the device only in stationary systems.
● Performing all maintenance work.
● Conveying air at an ambient air pressure between 800 mbar and
1050 mbar.
● Using the device within the permitted ambient temperature range; see
Chapter 3.6 Transport and storage conditions and
Chapter 3.2 Nominal data.
● Operating the device with all protective devices.
● Following the operating instructions.

Improper use
In particular, operating the device in the following ways is prohibited and
could be hazardous:
● Operating the device in an unbalanced state, e.g. due to dirt deposits
or ice formation.
● Resonant operation, operation with severe vibration. This also
includes vibration transmitted to the fan from the customer installation.
● Operation in medical equipment with a life-sustaining or life-support
function.
● Conveying solids in the flow medium.
● Painting the device
● Connections (e.g. screws) coming loose during operation.
● Opening the terminal box during operation.
● Conveying air that contains abrasive particles.
● Conveying highly corrosive air, e.g. salt spray. Exception: devices
designed for salt spray and correspondingly protected.
● Conveying air with high dust content, e.g. suctioning off sawdust.
● Operating the device close to flammable materials or components.
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● Operating the device in an explosive atmosphere.

● Using the device as a safety component or to perform safety-related
functions.
● Operation with completely or partially disassembled or manipulated
protective devices.
● In addition, all applications not listed among the intended uses.

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3. TECHNICAL DATA

3.1 Product drawing

All dimensions in mm.

1 Direction of air flow "V"

2 Tightening torque 0.8 ± 0.15 Nm
3 Cable diameter min. 6 mm, max. 12 mm, tightening torque 2.0 ± 0.3 Nm
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3.2 Nominal data 3.4 Technical description

Motor M4E110-GF Size 500 mm
Motor size 110
Phase 1~ 1~ Rotor surface Painted black
Nominal voltage / VAC 230 230 Terminal box material PC/ABS plastic, black
Frequency / Hz 50 60 Blade material Press-fitted sheet steel blank, sprayed
Method of obtaining ml ml with PP plastic
data Guard grille material Steel, phosphated and coated with black
Valid for approval/ CE CE plastic
standard Number of blades 5
Speed (rpm) / min-1 1300 1400 Airflow direction V
Power consumption / W 680 880 Direction of rotation Counterclockwise, viewed toward rotor
Current draw / A 3.0 3.88 Degree of protection IP54
Capacitor / µF 12 12 Insulation class "F"
Capacitor voltage / VDB 450 450 Moisture (F) / H2
Max. back pressure / Pa 150 100 Environmental (H)
Min. ambient -40 -40 protection class
temperature / °C Installation position Shaft horizontal or rotor on bottom; rotor
Max. ambient 65 40 on top on request
temperature / °C Condensation On rotor side
ml = Max. load · me = Max. efficiency · fa = Free air drainage holes
cs = Customer specification · ce = Customer equipment Mode S1
Subject to change Motor bearing Ball bearing
Touch current <= 3.5 mA
3.3 Data according to Commission Regulation (EU) 327/ according to IEC
2011 60990 (measuring
circuit Fig. 4, TN
Actual Req. 2015
system)
01 Overall efficiency ηes / % 32.5 32.5
Electrical hookup Terminal box; Via terminal box, capacitor
02 Measurement category A integrated and connected
03 Efficiency category Static Motor protection Thermal overload protector (TOP) with
04 Efficiency grade N 40 40 basic insulation
05 Variable speed drive No with cable Axial
06 Year of manufacture The year of manufacture is specified on the
product's rating label. Protection class I (with customer connection of protective
07 Manufacturer ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG earth)
Amtsgericht (court of registration) Stuttgart Motor capacitor S0
· HRA 590344
D-74673 Mulfingen
according to EN 60252-
1 in safety protection
08 Type S4E500-AM03-01
class
09 Power consumption Pe / kW 0.65
Conformity with EN 61800-5-1; CE
09 Air flow qv / m³/h 5765
standards
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09 Pressure increase total psf / 129

Approval CCC; EAC; CSA C22.2 No. 100; UL
Pa
1004-1; VDE
10 Speed (rpm) n / min-1 1315
11 Specific ratio* 1.00 With regard to cyclic speed loads, note that the rotating parts of
12 Recycling/disposal Information on recycling and disposal is the device are designed for a maximum of one million load
provided in the operating instructions. cycles. If you have special questions, consult ebm-papst for
13 Maintenance Information on installation, operation and
maintenance is provided in the operating
support.
instructions. ; Use the device in accordance with its degree of protection.
14 Additional components Components used to calculate the energy
efficiency that are not apparent from the Information on surface quality
measurement category are detailed in the
CE declaration. The surfaces of the products conform to the generally applicable industrial
* Specific ratio = 1 + pfs / 100 000 Pa
standard. The surface quality may change during the production period.
This has no effect on strength, dimensional stability and dimensional
Data obtained at optimum efficiency level. The ErP data is determined using a motor-impeller
combination in a standardized measurement setup. accuracy.
The color pigments in the paints used perceptibly react to UV light over
the course of time. This does not however in any way affect the
technical properties of the products. The product is to be protected against
UV radiation to prevent the formation of patches and fading. Changes in
color are not a reason for complaint and are not covered by the warranty.

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3.5 Mounting data NOTE

Motor capacitor
Strength class of 8.8
→ The product is equipped with a motor capacitor with safety
screws
protection class P0/S0 according to EN 60252-1. Take this
; Secure the screws against unintentional loosening (e.g. use self- into consideration when fitting it to the end product on the
locking screws). basis of applicable regulations.
Any further mounting data required can be taken from the product CAUTION
drawing or Section Chapter 4.1 Mechanical connection. Possible damage to the device
If the device slips during installation, serious damage can result.
3.6 Transport and storage conditions
→ Ensure that the device is securely positioned at its place of
Max. permitted + 80 °C installation until all fastening screws have been tightened.
ambient temp. for ● The fan must not be strained on fastening.
motor (transport/
storage) 4.2 Electrical connection
Min. permitted - 40 °C
ambient temp. for DANGER
motor (transport/ Voltage on the device
storage) Electric shock
→ Always connect a protective earth first.
→ Check the protective earth.
4. CONNECTION AND STARTUP
DANGER
Faulty insulation
4.1 Mechanical connection Risk of fatal injury from electric shock
CAUTION → Use only cables that meet the specified installation
Cutting and crushing hazard when removing fan from regulations for voltage, current, insulation material, capacity,
packaging etc.
→ Carefully remove the device from its packaging, by the → Route cables so that they cannot be touched by any
guard grille. Strictly avoid shocks. rotating parts.
→ Wear safety shoes and cut-resistant safety gloves. DANGER
CAUTION Electrical charge (>50 µC) between phase conductor and
The blades of the impeller could be damaged. protective earth connection after switching off supply
with multiple devices connected in parallel.
→ Carefully set down the fan on a soft surface. Make sure the
Electric shock, risk of injury
blades are not subjected to load.
→ Ensure sufficient protection against accidental contact.
→ Following installation, make sure the impeller moves
Before working on the electrical hookup, short the supply
easily and that the blades of the impeller are not deformed or
and PE connections.
bent and do not catch at any point.
CAUTION
NOTE
Voltage
Damage to the device from vibration
The fan is a built-in component and has no disconnecting switch.
Bearing damage, shorter service life
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→ Only connect the fan to circuits that can be switched off with
→ The fan must not be subjected to force or excessive vibration
an all-pole disconnection switch.
from sections of the installation.
→ When working on the fan, secure the system/machine in
→ If the fan is connected to air ducts, the connection should
which the fan is installed so as to prevent it from being
be isolated from vibration, e.g. using compensators or similar
switched back on.
elements.
→ Ensure stress-free attachment of the fan to the NOTE
substructure. Water ingress into wires or cables
Water ingress at the customer end of the cable can damage the
; Check the device for transport damage. Damaged devices are not to
device.
be installed.
→ Make sure the end of the cable is connected in a dry
; Install the undamaged device in accordance with your application.
environment.
; Do not perform any modifications, additions or conversions on the
device. Replacing the terminal box is not permitted. Only connect the device to circuits that can be switched off with
an all-pole disconnection switch.

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4.2.1 Requirements 4.3 Connection in terminal box

; Check whether the information on the nameplate matches the
connection data. 4.3.1 Preparing cables for connection
; If the motor run capacitor was not installed by ebm-papst, check Only strip the cable as far as necessary, ensuring that the cable gland is
whether the information on the motor run capacitor matches the sealed and there is no strain on the connections. For tightening torques,
information on the nameplate. see Chapter 3.1 Product drawing.
; Before connecting the device, make sure the power supply matches NOTE
the device voltage. Tightness and strain relief are dependent on the cable
; Only use cables designed for the current level indicated on the used.
nameplate. → This must be checked by the user.
For determining the cross-section, note the sizing criteria according
to EN 61800-5-1. The protective earth must have a cross-section
equal to or greater than that of the phase conductor.
We recommend the use of 105 °C cables. Ensure that the minimum
cable cross-section is at least
AWG 26 / 0.13 mm².

Protective earth contact resistance according to EN 61800-5-1

Compliance with the resistance specifications according to EN 61800-5-
1 for the protective earth connection circuit must be verified in the end
application. Depending on the installation situation, it may be necessary
to connect an additional protective earth conductor by way of the extra
protective earth terminal provided on the device. The protective earth 4.3.2 Connecting wires to terminals
terminal is located on the housing and provided with a protective earth ; Remove the cap from the cable gland.
symbol and a hole.
Only remove caps where cables are fed in.
4.2.2 Residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) ; Route the wire(s) (not included in scope of delivery) into the terminal
box.
If the use of a residual current device (RCD) is required in your
installation, only pulse-current sensitive and/or AC/DC- ; First connect the "PE" (protective earth).
sensitive residual current devices (type A or B) are ; Connect the wires to the corresponding terminals.
permissible. As with variable frequency drives, residual current ; Connect the thermal overload protector (TOP).
devices cannot provide personal safety while operating the Use a screwdriver to do so.
device. When connecting, ensure that no wire ends fan out.
4.2.3 Voltage control The terminal strip is equipped with a penetration guard.
; Insert the leads until they meet resistance.
NOTE
; Seal the terminal box.
Current overshoots may occur if speed control is implemented
by transformers or electronic voltage regulators (e.g. phase 4.3.3 Cable routing
control). Depending on the type of installation of the device,
noise and vibration may also occur in the case of phase Water must be prevented from reaching the cable gland along the cable.
control. Vibration can lead to bearing damage and thus NOTE
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premature failure. Damage caused by moisture penetration.

Moisture can penetrate into the terminal box if water is
4.2.4 Variable frequency drive
constantly present at the cable glands.
Please use a variable frequency drive only after consultation with ebm- → To prevent the constant accumulation of water at the cable
papst. glands, the cable should be routed in a U-shaped loop
For operation with variable frequency drives, install sinusoidal wherever possible.
filters that work on all poles (phase-phase and phase-ground) → If this is not possible, a drip edge can be produced by
between the drive and the motor. fitting a cable tie directly in front of the cable gland for example.
During operation with variable frequency drives, an all-pole
sine filter protects the motor against high-voltage transients that Fans installed lying flat
can destroy the coil insulation system, and against harmful Make sure the cable is routed in a U-shaped loop.
bearing currents.
Heating-up of the motor when using a variable frequency drive must be
checked by the customer following installation in the end device.

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Fig. 2: Fan installed lying flat, cable routed in a U-shaped loop.

Fans installed upright

When routing the cable, make sure that the cable glands are located at
the bottom. The cables must always be routed downward.

Fig. 3: Cable routing for fans installed upright.

4.3.4 Motor protection

CAUTION
Voltage
The device is a built-in component and has no disconnecting
switch.
→ Connect the device to a suitable tripping unit.
→ Only connect the device to circuits that can be switched
off with an all-pole disconnection switch.
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→ When working on the device, secure the system/

machine in which the device is installed so as to prevent it
from being switched back on.
NOTE
Lack of motor protection
Without motor protection, the motor can overheat and suffer
damage.
→ Connect the thermal overload protector installed in the
winding.
The motors are equipped with thermal overload protectors to protect the
devices.
Check to make sure that the thermal overload protector is correctly
connected before each operation.
Failure to connect the thermal overload protector correctly will
invalidate your warranty claim.

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4.4 Connection diagram

L = U1 = blue
Z brown
N = U2 = black
PE green/yellow
TOP gray
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4.5 Opening additional cable glands NOTE

Damage to the device from vibration
A second cable gland opening can be made in the terminal box.
Bearing damage, shorter service life
WARNING → Low-vibration operation of the fan must be ensured over the
In the event of a fault, the cable gland is energized entire speed control range.
Electric shock
→ Severe vibration can arise for instance from inexpert
→ Do not use metal cable glands with plastic terminal boxes. handling, transportation damage and resultant imbalance or
; Screw the cable gland into the precut thread using a wrench. When be caused by component or structural resonance.
doing so, take note of the tightening torques; see Chapter 3.1 Product → Speed ranges with excessively high vibration levels and
drawing. possibly resonant frequencies must be determined in the
; Remove the plastic tab that fell off inside the terminal box when it was course of fan commissioning.
penetrated. → Either run through the resonant range as quickly as
possible with speed control or find another remedy.
→ Operation with excessively high vibration levels can
lead to premature failure.

4.8 Switching off the device

; Disconnect the device from the power supply at the supply line's
main switch.
Fig. 4: Cable gland opening ; When disconnecting, be sure to disconnect the ground connection last.
NOTE
Tightness and strain relief are dependent on the cable
used. 5. MAINTENANCE, MALFUNCTIONS, POSSIBLE
→ This must be checked by the user. CAUSES AND REMEDIES
4.6 Checking connections Do not perform any repairs on your device. Send the device to ebm-
papst for repair or replacement.
; Ensure isolation from supply (all phases).
; Make sure a restart is impossible WARNING
Live terminals and connections even with device
; Check the cables for proper fit. switched off
; Screw the terminal box cover back on again. Terminal box tightening Electric shock
torque, see Chapter 3.1 Product drawing. → Wait five minutes after disconnecting the voltage at all poles
; Make sure the terminal box is completely closed and sealed and that before opening the device.
all screws and cable glands have been properly tightened.
CAUTION
4.7 Switching on the device Electric charge on capacitor after device is switched off
Electric shock, risk of injury
The device may only be switched on if it has been installed properly and
→ Discharge the capacitors before working on the device.
in accordance with its intended use, including the required safety
mechanisms and professional electrical hookup. This also applies for CAUTION
devices which have already been equipped with plugs and terminals or The motor restarts automatically when operating voltage
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similar connectors by the customer. is applied, e.g. after a power failure.

Risk of injury
WARNING
Hot motor housing → Keep out of the device's danger zone.
Risk of fire → When working on the device, switch off the line voltage
→ Ensure that no combustible or flammable materials are and ensure that it cannot be switched back on.
located close to the fan. → Wait until the device comes to a stop.
; Before switching on, check the device for visible external damage → Install the externally wired thermal overload protector in
and make sure the protective devices are functional. the control circuit so that following a malfunction the motor
; Check the fan's air flow paths for foreign matter and remove any does not switch on again automatically after cooling off.
foreign matter found. If the device is out of use for some time, e.g. when in storage,
; Apply the nominal supply voltage. we recommend switching it on for at least two hours to allow
any condensation to evaporate and to move the bearings.
Malfunction/fault Possible cause Possible remedy

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Impeller not Imbalance in rotating Clean the device; Tightness of Visual inspection At least every Retighten,
running smoothly parts replace it if imbalance cable gland 6 months replace if
persists after cleaning. damaged
Make sure no Condensation Visual inspection At least every Open holes
weight clips are drainage holes 6 months
removed during for clogging,
cleaning. where necessary
Motor not turning Mechanical blockage Switch off, isolate Welds for crack Visual inspection At least every Replace device
from supply and formation 6 months
remove mechanical Abnormal acoustic At least every Replace device
blockage. bearing noise 6 months
Line voltage faulty Check line voltage,
restore power supply. 5.3 Disposal
Faulty connection Isolate from supply,
correct connection; For ebm-papst, environmental protection and resource preservation are
see connection top priority corporate goals.
diagram. ebm-papst operates an environmental management system which is
Thermal overload Allow motor to cool certified in accordance with ISO 14001 and rigorously implemented
protector activated off, locate and rectify around the world on the basis of German standards.
cause of error, Right from the development stage, ecological design, technical safety
release restart lockout and health protection are fixed criteria.
if necessary The following section contains recommendations for ecological disposal
of the product and its components.
Impermissible point of Check point of
operation operation 5.3.1 Country-specific legal requirements
Motor Ambient temperature Reduce ambient
overtemperature too high temperature if possible NOTE
Country-specific legal requirements
Deficient cooling Improve cooling
Always observe the applicable country-specific legal
In the event of further malfunctions, contact ebm-papst. regulations with regard to the disposal of products or waste
occurring in the various phases of the life cycle. The
corresponding disposal standards are also to be heeded.

5.1 Cleaning 5.3.2 Disassembly

NOTE Disassembly of the product must be performed or supervised by

Damage to the device during cleaning qualified personnel with the appropriate technical knowledge.
Malfunction possible The product is to be disassembled into suitable components for disposal
employing standard procedures for motors.
→ Do not clean the device using a water jet or high-pressure
cleaner. WARNING
→ Do not use any acid, alkali or solvent-basedcleaning Heavy parts of the product may drop off. Some of the
agents. product components are heavy. These components
could drop off during disassembly.
→ Do not use any pointed or sharp-edged objects for cleaning This can result in fatal or serious injury and material damage.
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5.2 Safety inspection → Secure components before unfastening to stop them falling.

What to check How to check How often What action? 5.3.3 Component disposal
Contact Visual inspection At least every Repair or The products are mostly made of steel, copper, aluminum and plastic.
protection 6 months replacement of Metallic materials are generally considered to be fully recyclable.
cover for device Separate the components for recycling into the following categories:
intactness or
● Steel and iron
damage
Device for Visual inspection At least every Replacement of ● Aluminum
damage to 6 months device ● Non-ferrous metal, e.g. motor windings
blades and ● Plastics, particularly with brominated flame retardants, in accordance
housing with marking
Fastening the Visual inspection At least every Fasten
● Insulating materials
cables 6 months
Fastening the Visual inspection At least every Fasten ● Cables and wires
protective earth 6 months ● Electronic scrap, e.g. circuit boards
terminal Only ferrite magnets and not rare earth magnets are used in external
Insulation of Visual inspection At least every Replace cables rotor motors from ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG.
cables for 6 months
damage

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; Ferrite magnets can be disposed of in the same way as normal iron

and steel.
Electrical insulating materials on the product, in cables and wires are
made of similar materials and are therefore to be treated in the same
manner.
The materials concerned are as follows:
● Miscellaneous insulators used in the terminal box
● Power cables
● Cables for internal wiring
● Electrolytic capacitors
Dispose of electronic components employing the proper procedures for
electronic scrap.

→ Please contact ebm-papst for any other questions on disposal.

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