Operating instructionsS4D450-AP03-10Translation of the original operating instructions2. PROPER 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.Proper use also includes:● Use the device in power systems with earthed neutral (TN/TT powersystems) only.● Moving air with a density of 1.2 kg/m³.● Using the device in accordance with the permitted ambienttemperature, see chapter 3.5 Transport and storage conditions andchapter 3.2 Nominal data.● Operating the device with all protective features in place.● Minding the operating instructions.Improper useUsing the device in the following ways is particularly prohibited andmay cause hazards:● Operating the device with an imbalance, e.g. caused by dirt depositsor icing.● Opening the terminal box during operation.● Moving air that contains abrasive particles.● Moving highly corrosive air, e.g. salt spray mist. Exceptions aredevices that are intended for salt spray mist and protected accordingly.● Moving air that contains dust pollution, e.g. suctioning off saw dust.● Operating the device close to flammable materials or components.● Operating the device in an explosive atmosphere.● Using the device as a safety component or for taking on safety-related functions.● Operation with completely or partially disassembled or modifiedprotective features.● In addition, all application options that are not listed under proper use.Item no. 13846-5-9970 · ENG · Revision 84662 · Release 2015-03-02 · Page 3 / 10ebm-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.comArtisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com