Imer Combi Saw Replacement Fan Cover
Features
- Fits the Combi 200VA, 250VA, 250/1000VA Tile Saws.
The Imer Combi Saw Fan Cover is a genuine OEM motor fan guard designed to protect the cooling fan on IMER Combi series tile saws while allowing proper airflow, keeping the motor cool and the operator safe during cutting. Sold under IMER part number 3230644, this replacement fan cover fits multiple Combi models, including the Combi 200VA, Combi 250VA, and Combi 250/1000VA tile saws, and is a direct, bolt‑on repair part when the original fan cover is damaged or missing.
What is the Imer Combi Saw Fan Cover?
Dealers describe this component as “3230644 Imer Combi Saw Fan Cover” or simply “Imer Combi Fan Cover”, listing it specifically as a replacement part for Combi tile saws. It is a molded or stamped protective cover that mounts over the motor’s cooling fan on the Combi saw head.
Key identifiers:
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Product name: Imer Combi Saw Fan Cover.
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IMER OEM part number: 3230644.
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Category: Motor/fan guard for IMER Combi tile saws.
IMERParts.com lists the same part as “3230644 Imer USA Fan Cover Repair Part”, describing it as a high‑quality replacement that “provides long‑lasting protection for your machine’s cooling fan.”
Compatible IMER Combi Saw Models
Contractors Direct explicitly notes that the Imer Combi Saw Fan Cover 3230644 fits three popular IMER Combi models:
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Combi 200VA tile saw.
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Combi 250VA tile saw.
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Combi 250/1000VA tile saw.
These saws share similar motor and head designs, so the same fan cover part number can be used across all three. Discount‑Equipment also lists related IMER fan covers for Combicut 250 10" tile/stone saw and Combi 250V saws, confirming that IMER uses standardized fan‑cover designs across the Combi/Combicut family.
If you own one of these Combi models and the cooling fan is exposed or the cover is cracked, 3230644 is the OEM part you need to restore the original safety and cooling setup.
Function: Cooling and Safety Protection
The Imer Combi Saw Fan Cover serves two critical functions on the tile saw’s motor assembly:
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Cooling performance
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Combi saws rely on a motor cooling fan to draw air across the windings and housing.
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The fan cover is designed with vents or slots that allow sufficient airflow while protecting the fan blades.
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IMERParts emphasizes that the cover “helps keep your equipment running smoothly and efficiently” by protecting the cooling fan, which is essential to motor life.
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Operator safety and component protection
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The cover shields the rotating fan blades from accidental contact by the operator’s hands, tools, or debris.
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It helps prevent chip and slurry ingress into the fan area, which could otherwise damage blades or imbalance the fan.
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The Combi 250/1000 VA manual shows the fan cover as part of the motor assembly and safety guarding on the saw head.
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Without a proper fan cover, you risk both motor overheating and safety hazards, so replacing a damaged cover is not just cosmetic—it’s a functional requirement.
OEM Quality and Construction
IMERParts describes the 3230644 Fan Cover as:
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“Made with durable materials and precision engineering.”
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“Designed to provide long‑lasting protection for your machine’s cooling fan.”
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Offering a perfect fit and “easy installation,” keeping equipment running smoothly.
Benefits of using the OEM fan cover:
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Exact fit on the Combi 200VA/250VA/250‑1000VA motor housing, with correct bolt patterns and clearances.
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Correct vent design so airflow and cooling match IMER’s original specifications.
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Material and thickness chosen to withstand vibration, wet cutting environments, and routine jobsite impacts.
Generic or improvised covers (or running the saw without a cover) can compromise cooling, safety, or both, while the OEM Imer Combi Saw Fan Cover keeps the system within factory design parameters.
Where the Fan Cover Sits in the Combi Saw Assembly
In IMER’s Combi 250/1000 VA and Combi 250 VA manuals, the fan cover is referenced in the exploded parts diagrams as part of the motor group. It typically:
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Mounts to the rear or side of the motor housing, covering the cooling fan.
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Works alongside other guards (blade guard, belt guard, outer side guard) to create a safe enclosure around moving parts.
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Is positioned so that water spray and slurry from the cutting area are minimized around the motor cooling system.
Discount‑Equipment’s listing for 3235335 IMER Fan Cover shows similar covers used on Combicut 250 and Combi 250V saws, reinforcing the standard motor protection layout IMER follows across its tile saw range.
When You Should Replace the Imer Combi Saw Fan Cover
You should consider replacing the Imer Combi Saw Fan Cover 3230644 when:
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The cover is cracked, broken, or missing pieces, exposing the cooling fan.
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Mounting tabs or screw holes are stripped or damaged, causing the cover to rattle or loosen.
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There is visible warping or heavy wear from impact or prolonged heat exposure.
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You see debris and slurry accumulating inside the fan area due to compromised guarding.
Running the saw without a proper fan cover increases the risk of:
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Motor overheating and premature failure due to restricted or unprotected airflow.
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Injury from contact with the spinning fan blades or objects being drawn into the fan.
Replacing the worn or missing cover with the OEM 3230644 Imer Combi Saw Fan Cover restores both cooling efficiency and safety compliance.