Broughton MB50 Electric Fan Instruction Manual

Broughton MB50 Electric Fan

GENERAL SAFETY

• This equipment should only be used by a competent person who has read and fully understood these instructions.
• Never operate this equipment if you are ill, feeling tired, or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Always switch OFF and unplug the equipment when not in use.
• Check condition of the equipment before use. If unit is showing signs of damage, contact your supplier immediately

Ductable 3 Phase Fan Heaters

• FF13 415v – 16A 415v 3PH + Earth Supply (No Neutral required.)
• FFHT32 415v – 32A 415v 3PH + Earth Supply (Neutral required.)
• FF42 415v – 63A 415v 3PH + Earth Supply (No Neutral required.)

Industrial, high capacity air movers (Fans)

• MB30 110v & 230v/240v
• MB50 110v & 230v/240v
• MB2000 110v & 230v/240v

Industrial Portable Air Conditioning Units:

• MCM230 230v – 23,000 BTU Mono Bloc
• MCM280 230v – 28,000 BTU Mono Bloc
• MCM350 230v – 35,000 BTU Mono Bloc
• MCWCS 250 230v – 25,000 BTU Water Cooled Split – can be piped 30 metres.

Also VF250, VF300 and VF600 Portable Industrial Fume Extractors

WARNINGS

These instructions should be read by:

• The specifying engineer – The installation engineer.
• The user – The service engineer.

1. Failure to follow these instructions may result in risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.
2. Damage due to a failure to follow these instructions will invalidate the warranty.
3. The appliance must be commissioned & serviced by qualified engineers in compliance with local regulations.
4. There are no user controls inside the appliance casing.
5. Do not place anything on top of the appliance.
6. Do not use near water, for example in the vicinity of pool, bath or shower.
7. An air gap of at least 300mm should be allowed around the unit to ensure a clear airflow. Do not site the unit close to soft fabrics or combustible materials.
8. Do not disconnect the appliance from the supply under load.
9. For internal use only. Do not use out of doors.
10. Extension cables should be correctly rated for the load,fully unwound and never run through water or over sharp edges.
11. In order to avoid overheating – do not cover the fan.
12. The appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the power supply before any maintenance or remedial work is carried out on it including cleaning.

NEVER cover the air inlet or outlet!

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL| MB50 | MB30
WEIGHT| 17 kg | 10 kg
IP RATING| IP20
MAXIMUM CURRENT| MB50 230v – 1.25A | 110v – 2A

MB30 230v – 0.65A | 110v – 1.2A

POWER SUPPLY| MB50/30 230V – 230V 1 PHASE 50Hz

MB50/30 110V – 110V 1 PHASE 50 Hz

Standards Applied:-

• EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014
• EN 60335-2-80:2003+A2:2009
• EN 55014-1: 2017
• EN 55014-2: 2015
• EN 61000-3-2: 2019
• EN 61000-3-3: 2008
• EN 12100:2010

1. Use of a 30mA RCD is recommended.
2. Appliance is intended for indoor use only.
3. The MB50/30 is designed to operate at room temperature. It is NOT rated for use at extreme high and low temperatures.
4. Always disconnect the power supply and wait for the fan blades to stop turning before moving the fan.

Specifications

• The MB50/30 is a single phase industrial electric fan. It is supplied as a 230v machine or a 110v machine.
• The 230v appliance is connected to a 13Amp 50Hz power supply and comes fitted with the appropriate UK mains plug.
• The 110v appliance is connected to a 16Amp 110v 50Hz supply and comes fitted with the appropriate plug.
• The MB50/30 is fitted with a high quality rotor fan motor.
• The MB50/30 is fitted with an indicator lamp and speed control switch as standard.

If connecting a 110v machine to a transformer, please ensure it is CONTINUOUSLY RATED.

Setup and operation

To start:

• Please note! The control panel is at the front of the appliance.
• Site the appliance on a firm level surface.
• Connect to the appropriate power supply.
• Turn the control knob to I.
• Set the control knob to slow (I), medium (II) or fast (III)

To stop:

• Turn the control knob fully anti-clockwise to 0.
• If the fan is not in regular daily use, disconnect from the power supply.

To adjust angle:

• Loosen the hand wheels on both sides of the stand.
• Set the angle of the fan to the desired position.
• Tighten up the hand wheels on both sides of the fan.

Control Panel

Spare parts

 | PARTS LIST MB50 | MB30| 110v| 230v
---|---|---|---
1| Switch| FS001| FS001
2A| Control Plate| CP50/30| CP50/30
3| Capacitor| CPRY50 |CPRY30| CPRB50 |CPRB30
4| Front Grill| FG50 | FG30| FG50 | FG30
5| Fan Motor| FM50110|FM30110| FM50230|FM30230
6| Power Lead| L110150| L230125
7| Stand| TBST50 | TBST30| TBST50 | TBST30
8| Hand Wheel| HW001| HW001
9| Nylon Washer| NYW01| NYW01
10| Saddle Washer| SADWA01| SADWA01
11| Moulded Body| PB50G | PB30G| PB50G | PB30G
12| Cable Gland c/w Lock Nut| CG125| CG125
13| Indicator Lamp| IL001| IL001
2B| Control Plate Label| PL50/30| PL50/30

Wiring Diagram

Maintenance

Fan motor and switch gear are not customer serviceable components.

General maintenance should include regular inspection of:

1. Mains cable. Check for signs of damage to the insulation and replace if necessary.
2. Air intake & outlet grills: Ensure grills are free from accumulated debris. Blow out with compressed air if required.
3. Fixings: Check all fixings are present and secure

Exploded View

Fault finding

Ducting

• These fans are NOT suitable for ducting at any length.
• Using ducting with these fans will invalidate the warranty.

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