AMERIC AXIAL FAN TROUBLE SHOOTING
CAUTION: All service procedures should be executed with the unit
unplugged.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Unit will not run.
Unit runs but fan
makes loud scraping
noise.
Unit runs but vibrates
excessively.
Unit runs but fan does
not turn.
Unit runs briefly, then
shuts off on overload.
1. No power to unit.
2. Switch not on.
3. Switch is faulty.
4. Faulty/broken cord or motor wire.
1. Unit has been severely jolted causing
fan to rub against housing.
2. Unit has been severely jolted causing
housing to deform.
1. Severe jolt has bent motor shaft
causing unit to be out of balance.
2. Fan blade damaged.
3. Dirt build up on one side of fan blade.
1. Fan is jammed against housing.
2. Capacitor wire has broken/come
loose, capacitor has failed.
3. Housing has been damaged such that
it presses on the fan blade.
1. Motorbearings are failing, or motor has
developed an internal electric fault.
2. Intake grill and/or exhaust grill is
obstructed.
3. Excessive duct length.
1. Plug unit in. Check circuit breaker.
2. Place in “ON” position.
3. Replace switch.
4. Perform continuity check, using
volt/amp meter. Repair/replace
faulty/broken wire.
1.Remove motor and replace damaged
motor mounts.
2. Replace housing/unit as necessary.
1. Remove and replace motor. Replace
fan blade if necessary.
2. Replace fan blade.
3. Clean fan blade.
1. Remove motor and replace damaged
motor mounts. Replace fan blade if
necessary.
2. Repair/replace wires/capacitor as
necessary.
3. Replace housing/unit as necessary.
1. Replace motor.
2. Remove obstruction.
3. Reduce duct length to recommended
maximum.
785 Bonnie Lane
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Tel: (847) 364-4646 • (800) 364-4642
Fax: (847) 364-4695
Email: sales@americ.com
www.americ.com
Item Part#
Each Description
1
AF-00C-P6B10019
2
20'' ABS Duct Ring
2
AF-00C-M5A10020
2
20'' Wire Grill
4
AF-02C-P4A40060
1
20'' HDPE VAF8000 Shell w/Trim
5
AF-00M-M1AN0040
1
220/440 Volt 50/60 Hz 3PH Motor
AF-00M-M1AN0035
1
220 Volt 60 Hz 1PH Motor
6
AF-00M-A4AN0034
1
50 Hz Fan Blade Assembly
AF-00M-A4AN0057
1
60 Hz Fan Blade Assembly
7
AF-00C-M2A10021
2
Motor Mount Primary Vane Assembly
8
AF-00C-M2A10022
4
Secondary Vane Assembly
9
M82580025A20000
12
M8 x 25 HCS A-2 Bolt
10
M82550035A20000
24
M6 x 35 HCS A-2Bolt
11
AF-00C-M2A10023
1
Power Panel
12
AF-02C-RNN10079
4
Rubber Foor Assembly (2.5'' Diameter)
13
03-0030
20
3/16'' Aluminum Rivet
14
05-219
1
12/4 Soow 90 Blk 20' Electric Cord
15
KTA-3-25-16A
1
SSchuh KTA 220V 3PH Switch
KTA-3-25-10A
1
SSchuh KTA 440V 3PH Switch
ILTA-3-25-20A
1
SSchuh KTA 220V 1PH Switch
16
AF-00C0A2N0046
6
Motor Spacer (.25 Steel)
17
CRS-109012
1
Splash Guard (50 Durometer/Clear)
18
8000GSKT
1
Switch Plate Gasket
19
AF-00E-P3N40068
1
Green On Button (KTA Switch)
AF-00E0P3N30067
1
Red Off Button (KTA Switch)
20
8451
1
36''-1/2'' Flexible PVC Conduit
21
506906
1
3 1/4 Ton 3/8'' Shackel
22
10317-02659
4
Well Nut
23
1L2580000A20000
12
M9 Nylock Nut A-2
24
AF-00E-ANNN0042
1
Switch Box w/Switch Mount
25
M82550040A20000
4
M6 x 40 HCS A-2 Bolt
26
IPC DIN
1
Din Rail (KTA3-25)
27
1L2550000A20000
32
M6 Nylock Nut A-2
28
33004
64
1/4'' Flatwasher .699 Dia (USS F/W 1/4Z)
29
03-00506
24
3/8'' Flatwasher .932 Dia (USS F/W 3/8Z)
30
8386
2
Cord Strain Relief Heyco 1/2'' NPT Snap In
31
8402
1
HFC 1/2'' Cord Strain Relief
32
40151
1
M5-0.8Z Nylock
33
AF-00C-A3NN0065
1
Splash Guard Plate
(Refer to item # on pictorial breakdown)
