Operating instructionsA3G710-AO81-03Translation of the original operating instructions2. INTENDED USEThe device is exclusively designed as a built-in device for conveyingair according to its technical data.Any other usage above and beyond this does not conform with theintended purpose and constitutes misuse of the device.Customer equipment must be capable of withstanding the mechanicaland thermal stresses that can arise from this product. This applies for theentire service life of the equipment in which this product is installed.Intended use also includes● Using the device only in power systems with grounded neutral (TN/TT power systems).● Using the device only in stationary systems.● Performing all maintenance work.● conveying air at an ambient air pressure between 750 mbar and 1050mbar.● Using the device within the permitted ambient temperature range; seeChapter 3.6 Transport and storage conditions andChapter 3.2 Nominal data.● Operating the device with all protective devices.● Following the operating instructions.Improper useIn particular, operating the device in the following ways is prohibited andcould be hazardous:● Operating the device in an unbalanced state, e.g. due to dirt depositsor ice formation.● Operation in medical equipment with a life-sustaining or life-supportfunction.● Operation with external vibrations.● 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: devicesdesigned 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.● Operating the device in an explosive atmosphere.● Using the device as a safety component or to perform safety-relatedfunctions.● Operation with completely or partially disassembled or manipulatedprotective devices.● In addition, all applications not listed among the intended uses.Item no. 50442-5-9970 · ENU · Change 89187 · Approved 2016-04-14 · Page 3 / 12ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG · Bachmühle 2 · D-74673 Mulfingen · Phone +49 (0) 7938 81-0 · Fax +49 (0) 7938 81-110 · info1@de.ebmpapst.com · www.ebmpapst.com