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Throughout this manual, there are a number of HAZARD WARNINGS that must be read and adhered to in order
to prevent possible personal injury and/or damage to equipment. Two signal words "WARNING" and "CAUTION"
are used to indicate the severity of a hazard and are preceded by the safety alert symbol.
WARNING
Used when serious injury or death MAY result from misuse or failure to follow specific instructions.
CAUTION
Used when minor or moderate injury or product / equipment damage MAY result from misuse or failure to follow
specific instructions.
NOTICE
Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Indicates specific safety-related instructions or procedures.
It is the responsibility of all personnel involved in installation, operation and maintenance to fully understand the
Warning and
Caution procedures by which hazards are to be avoided.
Twin City Fan & Blower Catalogs 4800 and 4820 provide additional information on this equipment. These catalogs
can be found at www.tcf.com or by contacting your local Twin City Fan & Blower sales representative.
TCPE
Propeller Wall Fans
INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Models
TCPE, WPB, WPD
WPB
©2009 – 2018 Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.
IM-4800
July 2015
WPD
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- Page 1 Models TCPE, WPB, WPD Twin City Fan & Blower Catalogs 4800 and 4820 provide additional information on this equipment. These catalogs can be found at www.tcf.com or by contacting your local Twin City Fan & Blower sales representative. TCPE WPB ©2009 – 2018 Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.
- Page 2 Receiving, Unpacking & Inspection When the equipment is received all items should be NOTICE carefully checked against the bill of lading to be sure all crates and cartons have been received. Before accepting The unit nameplate must be checked to make sure delivery, carefully inspect each carton or crate for the voltage agrees with the power supply available.
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Page 3: Electrical Connection
5. Fan RPM should be checked and verified with a tachometer. 1. Check to verify that the propeller is free to rotate. 6. Units with Speed Control (TCPE): Verify that speed controller gives desired operating range of RPM. 2. Verify that supply voltage on the line side of... - Page 4 115V NOTE: 5 amp model shown. On 10 and 15 amp 1725 115V models, adjustment is made through clearance 1725 115V hole in heat sink. NOTE: For TCPE fans using Electronically Commutated (EC) Motors, refer to IM-4055. Twin City IM-4800...
- Page 5 Panel Installation (without collar) — TCPE 1. The TCPE panel fan is an axial exhauster that can Figure 3. Typical Installation be mounted either vertically or horizontally. Figure 3 depicts a typical wall installation. 2. A typical frame is usually roughed in so that the inside square dimension is approximately ⁄...
- Page 6 Panel Installation (without accessories) — WPB & WPD Wall Opening Requirements Wall opening size and the distance between propeller and damper are two important dimensions for fan installation. Fans mounted to the wall require a different wall opening size than those mounted in collars or wall boxes. Propeller- to-damper distance (M) is important to reduce turbulence at the damper which may lead to premature failure, and to prevent the propeller blades from hitting the actuator on motorized damper units.
- Page 7 WALL COLLAR WITH ACCESSORIES — TCPE Disconnect Switch Wall Collar (Optional) Backdraft Damper Variable Speed Control Weatherhood (Optional) Damper Guard Mounting Screw WALL COLLAR WITH ACCESSORIES — WPB, WPD Removable Screen OSHA Motor Side Guard Panel Fan Wall Collar Backdraft Damper Weatherhood Disconnect Switch Bird Screen WALL BOX WITH ACCESSORIES — WPB, WPD Damper Guard Removable Screen...
- Page 8 Mounting Arrangements — With Wall Collar or Wall Box Flush with Outside Wall MOUNTING FLANGE MOUNTING FLANGE BACKDRAFT DAMPER BACKDRAFT DAMPER WEATHERHOOD WEATHERHOOD REMOVABLE REMOVABLE WITH SCREEN WITH SCREEN GUARD SCREEN GUARD SCREEN FLOW FLOW OUTSIDE INSIDE OUTSIDE INSIDE SUPPORTS SUPPORTS (BY OTHERS) (BY OTHERS) Supply Exhaust Middle of Wall MOUNTING FLANGE MOUNTING FLANGE BACKDRAFT DAMPER BACKDRAFT DAMPER WEATHERHOOD...
- Page 9 5. If a damper, weatherhood or damper guard screen are being used, they can be fastened to the collar before the collar is fastened to the frame. 6. Make sure the edges around the collar and frame are sealed after it is installed. The wall box is installed in the same way. TCPE COLLAR WALL COLLAR/WALL...
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Page 10: Maintenance
Maintenance Installation and maintenance are to be performed only by 7. The correct belt tension is important. Too tight of qualified personnel who are familiar with local codes and a belt will result in excess bearing pressure on the regulations and experienced with this type of equipment. motor bearings and shaft pillow blocks and may also overload the motor. -
Page 11: Bearing Replacement
Table 3. Suggested Fan Bearing Greasing Intervals Table 4. Grease Manufacturers MANUFACTURER GREASE (NLGI #2) INTERVAL TYPE OF SERVICE (MONTHS) Shell Gadus S2 V100 2 Infrequent operation or light duty in Exxon/Mobil Ronex MP 12 to 18 clean atmosphere 8 to 16 hrs./day in clean, relatively dry 6 to 12 atmosphere 12 to 24 hrs./day, heavy duty, or if... - Page 12 V-Belts V-belts on these belt driven fans are oil, heat, and static 1. Where tensioning rods are not available, adjustment is resistant type and oversized for continuous duty. With more easily obtained by loosening and adjusting one proper installation and maintenance, years of operating side of the motor bracket at a time.
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Page 13: Fan Troubleshooting Chart
Fan Troubleshooting Chart PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES FAN DOES NOT OPERATE 1. Wrong voltage. 2. Electricity turned off or not wired properly. 3. Tripped overload protector. 4. Blown fuses. 5. Loose pulleys. 6. Broken belts. TOO LITTLE AIR 1. Propeller rotating in wrong direction. 2. -
Page 14: Dimensional Data
Model Nomenclature TCP E - 14 - 2 A Design Vintage / Motor Type A = Design A Model TCPE, Direct Drive AE = Design A with EC Motor E = Exhaust Speed Propeller Diameter 0 = 800 or 1350 RPM... - Page 15 Dimensional Data WPD – Direct Drive C SQ. OUTSIDE D MAX D MAX 2.00 A DIA. A DIA. FLOW FLOW 2.00 Exhaust Airflow Supply Airflow D MAX MAX DAMPER C SQ. MOTOR SIZE EXHAUST SUPPLY SIZE FRAME 14.25 2.75 11.18 14.88 14 x 14 16.25 3.00 11.18 14.88 17 x 17...
- Page 16 51 x 51 215T 54.38 6.50 26.13 32.30 57 x 57 254T 60.38 7.25 26.13 32.30 63 x 63 256T TWIN CITY FAN & BLOWER | WWW.TCF.COM 5959 Trenton Lane N | Minneapolis, MN 55442 | Phone: 763-551-7600 | Fax: 763-551-7601...