The recorded repair
A defective 20µF motor run capacitor was identified, replaced and followed by a fan operational check. The repair record states that satisfactory fan operation was confirmed after replacement.
Investigating the fault
Altruism NSW attended a site to investigate a faulty commercial kitchen exhaust fan. The job record describes inspection and electrical testing that identified a defective 20µF motor run capacitor preventing normal fan operation.
The repair and operational check
The repair record states that a replacement 20µF motor run capacitor was supplied and installed. After replacement, the fan was tested, with satisfactory operation recorded.
This job documents a repair to a specific electrical component. It does not record replacement of the complete fan or motor.
What the record establishes
The available record supports the reported diagnosis, capacitor replacement and satisfactory operational check; it does not provide numerical electrical readings, measured airflow, noise measurements or a wider assessment of the exhaust system.
For this case study, the outcome is limited to the satisfactory fan operation recorded after capacitor replacement. No claim is made about airflow improvement, compliance certification, savings, emergency response time or long-term performance.
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