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F r e q u en t l y A sk ed Q u est io n s (FAQ)
Eco-Design Directives of fans:
1. What is the reason of setting up Directives concerning
Eco-design?
7. Do the fans of Vostermans Ventilation already meet the
requirements?
The main goal of these directives of the European
A great number of fans from Vostermans Ventilation
Community is reducing energy consumption. In order to
already meet the requirements of the Directive.
realize this, there have been set Directives concerning
Because the development of fans has always been
the eco-design of amongst others motors and fans.
focused on the optimal motor-impeller combination,
most of the fans already meet the strict requirements
2. Which Directives are applicable for fans?
valid as from 1st of January 2015.
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ErP Directives
On 11th of June 2010 the fan directives in the
European Parliament were validated.
8. Which price adaptations do both Directives have on
In general terms, the directives are known as ErP
prices of motors and fans?
Directives.
The efforts of Vostermans Ventilation are focused on
reducing cost-price increases to a minimum.
3. For which fans is this directive valid?
This Directive defines the eco-design for fans driven by
9. How can you tell if a fan complies with the
motors with the following characteristics:
requirements?
•t An electrical power input between 125 W and
By the CE-mark. Only fans which meet these
t 500 kW.
requirements are allowed to use this CE-mark. Besides
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this, the total efficiency has to be mentioned on the
4. When will the Fan Directive be active?
product label and as an appendix in the manual.
The first phase will be implemented from 1st of January
2013; the second phase, with higher efficiency goals,
will be valid as from 1st of January 2015.
10. Are the Directives also valid for export to countries
outside the European Community?
No, the Directives are only valid for countries within
5. What do the efficiency requirements concerning fans
the European Community. However, non-EC countries
include for complying the first phase?
already have set own rules or planning to set these in
The minimum efficiency is defined per fan type,
the near future concerning motor and fan efficiency.
measuring system and the energy consumption.
11. Are the Directives also valid for importing fans from
6. Is it required for fans of Vostermans Ventilation to
comply to the Directive?
countries outside the European Community?
Yes, these Directives are also valid for imported fans.
Yes, almost all fans being produced by Vostermans
Ventilation have to comply.
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Bloomington
IL 61704 - USA
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Vostermans Ventilation S.A.R.L.
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Vostermans Ventilation B.V.
P.O. Box 3025
NL-5902 RA Venlo - Holland
Tel. +31 (0)77 389 32 32
Fax +31 (0)77 382 08 93
www.vostermans.com
ventilation@vostermans.com