Technical Material
Splash Proof Fan
| The degree of protection of our products are rated as per IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) 60529. The protection ratings of our fans only apply to electrical components (motor coils and electronic components) and do not cover mechanical components (blades, frames, and bearings). Please test fans in your environment before purchase as they may not operate properly with water or dust depending on the operating environment. |  Protected electrical components and motor coils |
■ Definition of Ingress Protection (IP Code)
| First digit | Definition |
| 0 | No protection |
| 1 | Protection against solid objects > 50 mm |
| 2 | Protection against solid objects > 12.5 mm |
| 3 | Protection against solid objects > 2.5 mm |
| 4 | Protection against solid objects > 1 mm |
| 5 | Protection against a level of dust that could hinder operation or impair safety |
| 6 | Complete protection against dust |
| Second digit | Definition |
| 0 | No protection |
| 1 | Protection against dripping water |
| 2 | Protection against water spray up to 15° |
| 3 | Protection against spraying water |
| 4 | Protection against splashing water |
| 5 | Protection against low pressure water jets |
| 6 | Protection against high pressure water jets |
| 7 | Protection against temporary immersion in water |
| 8 | Protection against submersion in water |
■ IPX8 Requirements
When the power is off, the fan is submerged in water pressurized to the equivalent of 2 meters for 60 minutes. Then it's run for 15 minutes at the rated voltage in free-air. During the test, there shall be no reduction in dielectric strength or fan characteristics.
Last updated: May 2023