Powering factory fan/ventilation

[LeytonArts]

Hi there

I rent a works/creator space in an old factory and have a large industrial fan fitted that i'd like to get up and running as it becomes a sauna in summer. I've tried to wire it simply using a standard 3 wired plug in the past but it shorts my fuse box after 10mins or so.
I've attached pics to better show what I mean. Is this something that can be achieved with the set up I have? I Have only basic knowledge so am happy to provide any information I may have missed out.

Many thanks

Saul

 

[telectrix]

first need to know the rating of the fan. also if the bearings are nice and free.

 

[LeeH]

Could be overload, could be earth leakage. Which part of the board is 'tripping'?

 

[telectrix]

Could be overload, could be earth leakage. Which part of the board is 'tripping'?

the part that's been on the cocaine?

 

[Marvo]

Also which circuit breaker did it trip?

 

[Marvo]

Beaten to the post by Lee

 

[LeeH]

LSD for tripping out, I thought you scousers knew your drugs.

 

[LeeH]

Beaten to the post by Lee

My post didn't have to travel as far as yours.

 

[telectrix]

LSD is just so last year.

 

[Pete999]

Good bottle Red is a good trip

 

[telectrix]

Good bottle Red is a good trip

as here? :

 

[Andy-1960]

Can you get a photo of the motor plate?