Material No.

: 6999014011  Index A

Safety Data Sheet for AC/DC Compact Fans and

Drive Systems
EN
This safety data sheet contains information regarding the potential hazards that • All motor electronic combinations must be qualified by the final manufacturer
can occur when using the product. Safety information must always be observed. within its intended use and validated for overload and block safety. The
The complete technical data and the operating instructions for the AC/DC compact application manufacturer is responsible for the final product and must ensure
fans and the drive systems can be viewed and downloaded at sufficient safety precautions.
www.ebmpapst.com.
Design-dependent exclusion
Pictograms Due to the design, use is excluded with the following application areas and may
The following pictogram is used in this document: lead to hazards and device damage:
• When there are special requirements placed on failsafe operation
Important information regarding the product or parts of the operating • In aircraft and spacecraft
instructions.
• In rail and road vehicles
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• In potentially explosive areas (explosion-protection area)
• When operating in the vicinity of combustible substances or components
The following pictograms are used on the product and/or the packaging • When using the product as a safety component and/or having the product take
from ebm-papst as hazard warnings. on safety-relevant functions

General warning Personnel training

Only trained and qualified electricians may install the product, execute test runs,
or carry out work on the product.
Warning about dangerous electric voltage Furthermore, the electrician must be familiar with the following directives:
• Machinery Directive MSR [measurement and control technology] 2006/42/EC
Warning about a hot surface • Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Warning about crushing hazard/hand injuries Standards and Directives

• The product is not subject to Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, because the
rated operating voltage is not within the voltage range of 75 V DC to 1500 V
Warning about rotating fan blades DC.
• The MSR Machinery Directive is applicable because the product is considered
Personal protective equipment to be an “incomplete machine” according to Article 2, paragraph g), MSR
In order to prevent cuts and injuries caused by falling parts as well as hearing 2006/42/EC.
damage, the following personal protective equipment must be worn:
Electric and electromagnetic safety
Protective gloves • Check the electric equipment of the drive system regularly.
• Only use lines and plug connections approved by ebm-papst.
• Remedy defective lines and loose connections immediately.
Safety shoes
• Provide suitable measures for avoiding impermissible electromagnetic emitted
interference.
• Provide suitable measures against high-frequency EMC radiation.
Hearing protection
• Ensure EMC capability in the end unit/installed state.
• Use control units to impact electromagnetic radiation.
In order to avoid damage to electronic components, the wearing of ESD
Mechanical safety
(electrostatic discharge) protective equipment is expressly recommended during
• Only carry out work on switched-off systems/machines.
assembly.
• Provide for sufficient cooling.
ESD protective equipment • Only remove safety devices for repair and installation work on the drive
system or on the finished machine.

Proper use Safety

The product is intended, when used in accordance with regulations, for installation
in stationary structures and machines in the industrial sector and must only be 1. Electrical safety
electrically operated when installed!
Risk of fatal injury from electric shock!
• Thus, commissioning is prohibited until it has been determined that this drive
Conducting installation and maintenance work with applied voltage
system, together with the structure into which the drive is installed,
can cause severe bodily injury or even death.
corresponds with the safety requirements of the Machinery Directive.
DANGER ff Before working on the product, switch off electric voltage and
• This product is not intended for end users! Use in a residential environment is
ensure it cannot be unintentionally switched back on. Only
not provided for without further testing and use of correspondingly adapted
connect product to electrical circuits that can be switched off
EMC protective measures.
using an all-pole disconnect switch.
• The electronic module is an installation product. It is only intended for use
within devices and does not have any independent function. It is not intended
for transfer to end customers.
Material No.: 6999014011  Index A

Safety Data Sheet for AC/DC Compact Fans and

Drive Systems
EN
2. Electrical safety for DC compact fans only Transport/Storage
• Only transport in the original packaging.
Damage to product caused by excessively high voltages! • Secure the goods for transport.
The products function in the low voltage range. Excessively high
• Do not exceed the vibration values, temperature ranges, or climate zones at
voltages may cause damage.
CAUTION ff Only use PELV (Protective Extra-Low Voltage) electrical circuits in any point during the transport.
accordance with IEC 60204-1 for the electric supply. • Store the originally-packaged product dry and protected in a clean
environment.
• Do not store the product for longer than 1 year.
3. Electromagnetic radiation
• Maintain the ambient temperature range.
Risk of fatal injury from electromagnetic radiation!
Disposal
The product is installed in structures in which electric and
Observe all of the statutory and local provisions and requirements of your
electromagnetic components are used. These components can
DANGER impact pacemakers, metal implants, or hearing aids and cause respective country during disposal.
severe bodily injuries.
Liability and warranty
ff Persons having a pacemaker, metal implant, or hearing aid must
ebm-papst GmbH & Co. KG shall accept no liability or warranty for incidents based
not be in the vicinity of the product.
on the following:
ff Ensure the EMC compatibility of the entire system.
• Failure to follow this safety data sheet.
• Faulty handling or use of the device.
4. Mechanical safety
• Improper handling.
Risk of injury caused by rotating fans! • Improper storage.
Rotating fans, ventilation wheels, or motors may cause cuts. • Unsecured transport.
ff Provide sufficient contact protection. • Use of accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers without the
CAUTION ff Do not remain in the hazardous area. express and written authorization of ebm-papst GmbH & Co. KG.
ff Do not wear any loose or hanging clothing or jewelry when • Making changes to the device without the express and written authorization of
working with moving parts. ebm-papst GmbH & Co. KG.
ff Protect long hair with a hairnet.
ff Only carry out work on switched-off systems/machines.
In addition to this safety information, the provisions valid in the respective
country of use must also be observed.
Connecting and commissioning
1. Automatic startup

Risk of injury from automatic startup!

The product is a built-in part and does not have any electric circuit
breaker. After the electric voltage is switched on, the motor with the
CAUTION fan wheel will run automatically.
ff Only connect product to electrical circuits that can be switched
off using an all-pole disconnect switch. After switching off the
voltage, ensure that it cannot be unintentionally switched back
on.

Operation
1. Hot surface

Risk of burns due to high temperatures on housing parts!

Hot housing parts may cause burns.
ff Ensure sufficient contact protection.
CAUTION

Maintenance/Repair
The operating electronics are maintenance-free over the intended lifetime.
Repairs to the product may only be carried out by electricians or ebm-papst.

Cleaning
Damage or faulty function may arise from the following when cleaning the device:
• Cleaning with a water jet or high-pressure cleaner.
• Using cleaning agents containing acids, bases, or solvents. Download the complete technical data as well as
• Using pointy or sharp-edged objects. the operating instructions at www.ebmpapst.com
or use the adjacent QR code:
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