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Hudson Tuf-Lite IV
Hudson Tuf-Lite IV
timized for performance, reliability, noise, and cost effectiveness. Tuf-Lite IV
structed of light weight, corrosion-resistant, fiberglass reinforced vinyl-ester resin, with materials,
thickness, and processes determined from finite element analysis modeling. Tuf-Edge
perior resistance against leading edge erosion and UV inhibited pigmentation yields longer life.
The individually balanced blades can be replaced independently - matched sets are not required.
Installation Manual 5000MM
Adjustable Pitch Fan Assembly
32' - 33' Diameter
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fan blades
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fan blades are of single piece fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) construction op-
Tuf-Lite IV
5000MM Series Hub
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Page 1 of 9
Fans
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fan blades are con-
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May 2019
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- Page 1 ® 5000MM Series Hub INSTALLATION MANUAL Adjustable Pitch Fan Assembly 32’ - 33’ Diameter ® Hudson Tuf-Lite IV fan blades ® Hudson Tuf-Lite IV fan blades are of single piece fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) construction op- ® timized for performance, reliability, noise, and cost effectiveness. Tuf-Lite IV...
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Page 2: Recommended Tools
RECOMMENDED TOOLS • • Long T-Handle Allen Wrench Set (3/16" to 3/8") Shop Towels • • ® Medium Size Flat Head Screw Driver Exact-A-Pitch Digital Protractor (P/N 62375) • • Brass Ball Peen Hammer 25 ft. Measuring Tape • • Flat Bastard File Pencil or Marker •... -
Page 3: Blade Installation
SEAL DISC HARDWARE INSTALLATION THRUST RETAINER (optional equipment) *Seal disc mounting hardware must be installed BEFORE in- Install proper load bolt (not provided) into top of fan shaft and stalling blades and blade clamps, due to limited access to seal tighten (See Figure 3). - Page 4 SET PITCH AND TRACK each blade in same place first blade was marked. If marks differ by 1" or more, adjust blade. ® Use Hudson EXACT-A-PITCH digital protractor (See Figure 6) to set blade pitch. Mount protractor on the trailing edge CHECK TRACK of the blade and ensure that protractor is long enough to reach at least half across the blade chord.
- Page 5 CHECK SWEEP Note: Refer to instructions included with seal disc for further details. Measure the distance from trailing edge at blade tip of one blade to trailing edge at blade tip of the adjacent blade (See Figure 7a). This distance should be within 1” of each other for all successive blades.
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Page 6: Operating Instructions
Start fan and check rotation. Viewed from top (discharge), fan blades should rotate clockwise. Hudson recommends to re-verify the blade clamp torque after the initial 10-15 minutes of cold operation (i.e., the fan doesn’t need to be exposed to the working temperature of the process). - Page 7 Tuf-Lite IV Blade (Black) (Varies) * Includes all hardware (316 SS) to assembly and mount. ** Recommended on concrete and round towers, or corrosive environments. Contact Hudson for pricing. STANDARD MATERIALS & FINISHES Blades: Fiberglass reinforced vinyl ester Blade Clamps:...
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