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HVLS Fans This manual applies to fans manufactured beginning May 2014 with serial numbers F61111180 and higher. User’s Manual Do not install, operate or service this product unless you have read and understand the Safety Practices, Warnings, Installation, Operations, and Installation and Operating Instructions contained in Maintenance and Parts this User’s Manual.
SaFety PracticeS Maintenance and SerVice: Read these safety practices before installing, operating or servicing the fan. Failure to follow these safety Before service, inspection, or cleaning make certain practices could result in death or serious injury. that the power is disconnected and properly locked out. READ AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If the fan does not operate properly using the procedures IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE FAN.
owner’S reSPonSibiLitieS The owner’s responsibilities include the following: The owner should recognize the inherent danger of the interface between the industrial fan and shop worker. The owner should, therefore, train and instruct operators in the safe use of the industrial fan. Nameplates, cautions, instructions and posted warnings shall not be obscured from the view of operating or maintenance personnel for whom such warnings are intended.
Hardware Mount ─ Building Guy wire assembly (x4) 1/2-13UNC x 2-1/2 (x4) 1/2-13UNC lock nut Mount ─ Assembly (x2) 1/2-13UNC x 4-1/2 bolt (x2) 1/2 dia. washer Safety cable (x2) 1/2-13UNC nyloc lock nut Mount ─ Motor frame (x4) 1/2-13UNC x 1-1/4 bolt (x4) 1/2-13UNC lock nut Mount ─...
Fan Kit PacKing Kit (Standard) nationaL Fire Protection aSSociation Standard 1. Blade Box – 5 each In accordance with NFPA 13 Standard from the National Fire Prevention Association as referenced in sections 12.1.4 and 2. Fan Motor Box 11.1.7: High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) Fans: The installation a.
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inStaLLation conSiderationS, continued bUiLding StrUctUre Fig. 2 For open structure roof designs, the fan should only be hung from either I-beam or angle iron. Do not hang from purlins, 1/2-13UNC x 4-1/2 (x2) joists or truss structure. For solid beam or laminated wood beam mounting, use the laminated wood beam mounting kit available from 4Front.
inStaLLation Fan MoUnt aSSeMbLy Fig. 3 1. Fasten pivot brackets to the extension tube with ears 1/2-13UNC x 2-1/2 bolts (x4) outboard. Leave the 1/2" dia. x 4-1/2" bolts and nylock nuts finger tight. See Fig. 2. inStaLL Fan MoUnt Standard i-beaM 1.
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inStaLLation, continued Fig. 5 Laminated wood beam If building support beam is not level, ensure proper fan clearance using the mounting information shown Laminated wood on page 7 or add mounting extensions as required to beam bracket ensure clearance. See Fig. 1. LaMinated wood beaM MoUnting —...
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inStaLLation, continued inStaLL gUy wireS Fig. 8 Guy wires are designed to constrain lateral movement of the fan in operation. This movement may be due to impacts on the fan or winds impinging on the blades that would cause Space cable the fan to sway.
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inStaLLation, continued inStaLL bLadeS Fig. 11 note: Blade assemblies come pre-assembled from the factory. Do not attempt to disassemble. 1. The hub assembly has special blade retention lock nuts pre-assembled to it. Remove them now and use them to mount the blade assemblies in the steps below. Use only the factory supplied lock nuts provided for blade mounting.
inStaLLation, continued inStaLL Motor coVer Fig. 15 1. Ensure that the motor SO cable has been routed to VFD box and is secured. See electrical installation instructions. 2. Locate each motor cover and install the cover fasteners. Do not overtighten. See Fig. 15. VeriFy cLearance and cabLe tenSion 1.
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inStaLLation, continued inStaLL VFd boX Fig. 17 1/2 NPT port The VFD box must be installed outside and a safe distance from the blade diameter for service purposes. 1. Verify voltage and phase before mounting. Ensure voltage Touch screen shown on VFD box is correct. 2.
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inStaLLation, continued 3. Mount the touch screen to the junction box using the Fig. 18 fasteners provided. note: Fan size DO NOT over-torque the mounting screws. Damage to the 24 FT display screen is possible. It is the installer’s responsibility to UP/DOWN torque properly.
coMPonentS and SPeciFicationS VFd boX – NEMA 1, Solid State VFD (Variable Frequency Drive), 120VAC 1PH, 208-240VAC 1PH, 208 – 480 VAC, 3PH, line reactor (where required), Class CC fuses, UL and UL-C listed panel and components. Power disconnect. VFD box Motor NEMA standard T.E.F.C., 1-2 HP, continuous duty single or three phase...
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oPerating inStrUctionS, continued Fig. 21 Before operating the industrial fan, read and follow the Safety Practices, Warnings and Operating Instructions in this manual. Use by untrained personnel could result in death or serious injury. Fan speed VeriFy Prior to oPeration 1.
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oPerating inStrUctionS, continued FaULt codeS Fig. 23 If a fault code alarm appears, select the Fault codes button Fault code alarm to display the fault codes,. To navigate back to the main screen, Select the green return arrow. The fault code screen will display the current fault code number and gives a description of each fault code.
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oPerating inStrUctionS, continued PaSSword Protection Fig. 24 The remote is capable of password protection to prevent unauthorized use. 1. Press the diagnostic screen button from the main screen. 2. Press the Password button on the diagnostic screen. note: If the password has already been previously customized, enter it now.
PLanned Maintenance 2. Using dry air (shop air), blow out debris from fan motor cooling fan as required. Before service, inspection, or cleaning make certain that the power is disconnected and properly locked out. 3. Inspect motor/gearbox for oil leaks. If present, consult distributor.
troUbLeSHooting gUide Before servicing the industrial fan, read and follow the Before service, inspection, or cleaning make certain that Safety Practices on page 3 and the Operation section the power is disconnected and properly locked out. in this manual. Failure to do so could result in death or Before doing any electrical work, make certain the power serious injury.
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troUbLeSHooting gUide, continued Fan diagnoStic troUbLeSHooting witH oPtionaL Fig. 26 diagnoStic tooL — 6015747 note: Touch screen must be disconnected for diagnostic remote to function. If the fan is not running, the current error code will be displayed on the screen. Consult the VFd Fault code section of this manual to identify the issue.
VariabLe FreQUency driVe (VFd) – FaULt codeS These codes will be shown on the VFD diagnostic device screen. Fig. 27 Operation Panel Operation Panel Name Name Indication Indication E--- E.ILF Input phase loss Faults history HOLD E.OLT Stall prevention stop Operation panel lock Brake transistor alarm LOCD...
Fire controL SySteM Fan SHUtdown — oPtionaL This fan includes a fire alarm jumper for a building fire control Fig. 28 systems option that allows the fan to be shut-down by the fire control system in case of a fire emergency. note: (mounted in enclosure) Ensure that the fire alarm jumper is in place or the building...
Fire controL SySteM Fan SHUtdown — oPtionaL, continued Fig. 29 Fire controL SySteM Fan SHUtdown PaneL — Standard inStaLLation (6015291) Before doing any electrical work, make certain the power is disconnected and properly locked or tagged off. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. All electrical troubleshooting and repair must be done by a qualified technician and meet all applicable codes.
PartS LiSt — Fan Fig. 34 To ensure proper function, durability and safety of the product, only replacement parts that do not interfere with the safe, normal operation of the product must be used. Incorporation of replacement parts or modifications that weaken the structural integrity of the product, or in any way alter the product from its normal working condition at the time of purchase from 4Front...
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PartS LiSt — Fan, continued item Quantity description Part number KELLEY BRANDED HUB CAP 6015112 SERCO BRANDED HUB CAP 6015113 SILVER MOTOR COVER 6015806 BLACK MOTOR COVER 6015820 SAFETY CABLE — 170" LONG - 6", 1', 2' EXT 6014884 SAFETY CABLE — 242" LONG - 3', 4', 5' EXT 6014887 SAFETY CABLE —...
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PartS LiSt — Fan, continued item Quantity description Part number HUB ASSEMBLY 6015020 FENNER NUT — KEYLESS BUSHING - 1 1/4"I.D. X 2" O.D. 6013286 HUB COVER BOLT LEFT HAND THREAD 6015097 3/8-16UNC HEX SERRATED FLANGE NUT 6015118 3/8-16UNC X 1.0 LG SER FLG HEX CAP SCREW 6015679 3/8-16UNC X 1 1/4 LG SER FLG HEX CAP SCREW 6009379...
warranty THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS 4FRONT’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE HVLS FAN AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE HVLS FAN AND CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED. 4FRONT warrants that this HVLS FAN will be free from flaws in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the earlier of 1) 60 days after the date of initial shipment by 4FRONT, or 2) the date of installation of the HVLS FAN by the original purchaser, provided that the owner maintains and operates the HVLS FAN in accordance with...
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