Part Number
Operating Instructions
Item no. LS-147
Revision 001
Release 10/04/2017
Page 10 of 10
ebm-papst A&NZ Pty Ltd
10 Oxford Road · Laverton North VIC 3026 · Phone +61 (03) 9360 6400 · Fax +61 (03) 9360 6464
ABN 33 115 927 556
NSW Phone +61 (02) 9827 6400 · NSW Fax +61 (02) 9827 6464 · NZ Phone +64 (09) 525 0245 · NZ Fax +64 (09) 525 0246
sales@ebmpapst.com.au · www.ebmpapst.com.au
S4E500AM03LA-001
Unacceptable
operating point
Check operating
point.
Motor over
temperature
Ambient
temperature too
high
Reduce ambient
temperature if
possible.
Insufficient
cooling
Improve cooling.
In the event of further malfunctions, contact ebm-
papst A&NZ
5.1
Cleaning
NOTE
Damage to the device during cleaning.
Malfunctions possible
→ Do not clean the device using a water jet or high-
pressure washer.
→ Do not use any cleaners containing acids, bases
or solvents.
→ Do not use any pointed or sharp-edged objects to
clean.
5.2
Safety inspection
What to check
How to
check
How often
What action
Check protection
cover for damage
and to ensure that
it is intact
Visual
inspection
At least
every 6
months
Repair or
replacement
of device
Device for damage
to blades and
housing
Visual
inspection
At least
every 6
months
Replacement
of the device
Fastening the
cables
Visual
inspection
At least
every 6
months
Fasten
Fastening the
protective earth
terminal
Visual
inspection
At least
every 6
months
Fasten
Insulation of cables
for damage
Visual
inspection
At least
every 6
months
Replace
cables
Tightness of cable
gland
Visual
inspection
At least
every 6
months
Retighten
replace if
damaged
Condensate
discharge holes for
clogging, where
necessary
Visual
inspection
At least
every 6
months
Open holes
Welds for crack
formation
Visual
inspection
At least
every 6
months
Replace
device
Abnormal bearing
noise
Acoustic
At least
every 6
months
Replace
device
5.3
Disposal
For ebm-papst, environmental protection and resource
preservation are top priority corporate goals,
ebm-papst operates an environmental management system
which is certified in accordance with ISO 14001 and rigorously
implemented around the world on the basis of German
standards.
Right from the development stage, ecological design, technical
safety and health protection are fixed criteria.
The following section contains recommendations for ecological
disposal of the product and its components.
5.3.1
Country-specific legal requirements
NOTE
Country-specific legal requirements
Always observe the applicable country-specific legal
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.
5.3.2
Disassembly
Disassembly of the product must be performed or supervised by
qualified personnel with the appropriate technical knowledge.
The product is to be disassembled into suitable components for
disposal employing standard procedures for motors.
WARNING
Heavy parts of the product may drop off. Some of
the product components are heavy. These
components could drop off during disassembly.
This can result in fatal or serious injury and material
damage.
→
Secure components before unfastening to stop
them falling.
5.3.3
Component disposal
The products are mostly made of steel, copper, aluminium and
plastic.
Metallic materials are generally considered to be fully recyclable.
Separate the components for recycling into the following
categories:
Steel and iron
Aluminium
Non-ferrous metal, e.g. motor windings
Plastics, particularly with brominated flame retardants, in
accordance with marking
Insulating materials
Cables and wires
Electronic scrap, e.g. circuit boards
Only ferrite magnets and not rare earth magnets are used in
external rotor motors form ebm-papst
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.
