RIDGID AM22651 Three Speed Air Mover Owner’s Manual

: June 5, 2024
: RIDGID

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Motor Specifications And Electrical Requirements
Introduction
Unpacking And Checking Carton Contents
Operation
- Daisy-Chain
Storage
Maintenance
User Servicing / Troubleshooting Instructions
Repair Parts
Symbol of Quality, Durability and Dependability
Documents / Resources

RIDGID AM22651 Three Speed Air Mover

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner’s manual before using this product.

Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety is a combination of using common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your Air Mover works.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

When using your Air Mover, always follow basic safety precautions including the following:

WARNING
– to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

Read and understand this manual and all labels on the Air Mover before operating
Use only as described in this manual.
To reduce the risk of stirring up and inhaling toxic vapors, do not use near toxic or hazardous materials.
Use only with GFCI-protected outlets.
When storing or transporting, do not stack Air Movers more than 3 units high.
Do not use an extension cord with this Air Mover.
Electrical appliances can ignite flammable vapors or dust. Do not use near combustible liquids, gases, or dusts.
Do not leave plugged into outlet when not in use or when servicing. Turn off before unplugging.
To reduce the risk of stirring up and inhaling toxic vapors, do not use near toxic or hazardous materials.
Never operate with safety grills removed.
This fan has an automatic motor shutoff protective device; it may restart without notice. To reduce the risk of injury, unplug before servicing or cleaning.
Do not use with solid state speed control device.
This fan is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not use with damaged cord, plug, or other parts.
If your Air Mover is not working as it should, has missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer service.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
Do not handle plug, switch, or the Air Mover with wet hands.
Observe the 8.9 Amp maximum outlet rating when daisy-chaining units together.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Direct air discharge only at work area. Do not direct air at bystanders.
All disassembly and repairs should be performed by qualified personnel.
Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.

CAUTION:

For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
Do not move or carry Air Mover when it is operating.
Only operate on a level and stable surface to prevent it from falling and possibly causing injury or damage to unit.

Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor housing of your Air Mover:

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect only to a GFCI-protected outlet.
Do not expose to water or rain.
This motor has an automatic temperature shutoff device; it may restart without notice. to reduce the risk of injury, unplug before servicing.
Do not use an extension cord with this blower.
To reduce the risk of tip-over during storage, do not stack more than 3 high.
Do not exceed 8.9 Amps through receptacles.

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Motor Specifications And Electrical Requirements

This Air Mover is provided with a 3-speed, 120 volt, 60 Hz induction motor with a grounding conductor. It is thermally protected and will automatically shut down if over-heated. Once it cools, the motor will restart automatically if not unplugged.

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.

This Air Mover is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Introduction

Air Movers are designed to move large volumes of air. They are used to dry wet carpets, floors and furniture. They may also be used for ventilation.

Unpacking And Checking Carton Contents

Carefully unpack and inspect your Air Mover. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) or E-mail us at info@RIDGIDvacs.com if any parts are damaged or missing.

Operation

Place Air Mover in desired operating position:

Daisy-Chain

This RIDGID Air Mover (AM22651) can be daisy-chained. If utilizing the Daisy- Chain feature, only use devices that total less than the recommended 8.9 Amp maximum outlet rating. The 9 Amp on-board circuit breaker will allow up to four (4) additional AM22651 Air Movers to run on one circuit at the same time.

NOTE: This Air Mover has an on-board 9 Amp circuit breaker. If the auxiliary outlet overloads, the circuit breaker will trip. If the circuit breaker does trip, turn the switch to the off position and unplug all units then press the circuit breaker reset button. Plug the units back into the power source. The outlets on the Air Mover will be actively powered when the Air Mover is plugged in and the circuit breaker is properly reset.

EACH UNIT DAISY-CHAINED (PLUGGED IN) TO THE NEXT UNIT

UNITS 3 & 2 DAISY-CHAINED (PLUGGED IN) TO UNIT 1

Storage

When stacking units, position the Air Mover on its side as shown, with the electrical outlets facing down. For convenience purposes for storage, the circular recessed area around the intake will nest into the next Air Mover stacked. The exhaust vents must be slightly staggered as shown, to ensure stability.

CAUTION: Do not operate Air mover when stacked on top of each other.

WARNING: to reduce the risk of tip-over during storage, do not stack more than 3-high.

Stack 3 High Only, Outlet Facing Down on Each Unit and Slightly Staggered

Maintenance

Cord Maintenance

When use is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it around the cord wrap area as shown. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or their service agent or by qualified personnel in order to reduce the risk of accident.

Storage

Before storing your Air Mover, the cord should be wrapped around the unit.
The Air Mover should be stored indoors.

Cleaning Your Air Mover

If the polypropylene housing becomes soiled it may be wiped off with a damp cloth.

WARNING: After servicing, any safety device (includes grilles, impeller, etc.) must be reinstalled or remounted.

User Servicing / Troubleshooting Instructions

PROBLEM	CAUSE	SOLUTION
Unit will not run.

No power to unit.
Switch not on.
Circuit breaker tripped.

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Plug unit in. Check circuit breaker.
Place in “ON” position.
Reset circuit breaker.

Unit runs but Ai r Mover makes loud scraping noise.|

Unit has been severely jolted causing blower wheel to rub against housing or housing to deform.

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Contact customer service.

Unit runs but vibrates excessively.|

Dirt build up on one side of Air Mover blower wheel.
Severe jolt has bent motor shaft.

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Clean blower wheel blades.
Contact customer service.

Unit runs but blower wheel does not turn.|

Blower wheel is jammed against housing.

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Contact customer service.

Unit runs briefly, then shuts off on overload.|

Intake grille and /or exhaust grille is obstructed.
Motor bearings are failing or motor has developed an internal electrical fault.

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Remove obstruction.
Contact customer service.

Repair Parts

RIDGID Three Speed Air Mover
Model Number AM22651
RIDGID parts are available on-line atstore.ridgid.com/air- movers

Electrical Ratings:
AM22651 120 V, 2.1 A, 60 Hz. (Blower Only)
120 V, 11.1 A, 60 Hz. (Total Blower and Receptacles)

WARNING: to reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, unplug power cord before servicing the electrical parts of the Air mover.
WARNING: All disassembly and repairs should be performed by qualified personnel.

Symbol of Quality, Durability and Dependability

What is covered
RIDGID® tools are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material.

How long coverage lasts
This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID® tool. Warranty coverage ends when the product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material.

How can you get service
To obtain the benefit of this warranty, deliver via prepaid transportation the complete product to RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, or any authorized RIDGID® INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER.

What we will do to correct problems
Warranted products will be repaired or replaced, at RIDGE TOOL’s option, and returned at no charge; or, if after three attempts to repair or replace during the warranty period the product is still defective, you can elect to receive a full refund of your purchase price.
What is not covered Failures due to misuse, abuse or normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty. RIDGE TOOL shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.

How local law relates to the warranty
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state, province to province, or country to country.

No other express warranty applies
This FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty for RIDGID® products. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this warranty or make any other warranty on behalf of the RIDGE TOOL COMPANY.