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Read all important information notices on page 3. Please adhere to instructions published in this manual.
Failure to do so may be hazardous and may void certain provisions of your warranty.
Electric Hot Air Blower
Fastrax
Installation, Maintenance, Repair &
Replacement Parts
Model Coding
FEB
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20
Kilowatts
20, 40, 60
Model Series
FEB – Fastrax
Electric
®
Hot Air Blower
Fastrax
is a registered trademark of Thermon Heating Systems Inc.
®
Copyright
2018. All rights reserved.
©
FEB Series
®
208
1
-
AC Voltage
Phase
208, 240,
1
480, 600
3
DC Voltage*
600, 750
DC
L
A
01
Pro le
Special
Construction
L – Standard
(if required)
H – High
Enclosure Material
A – Aluminum (Standard)
S – Stainless Steel
Part No. M80000-004.Rev.1.02
July 2018
Printed in Canada
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Summary of Contents for Thermon Fastrax FEB Series
- Page 1 FEB – Fastrax Electric ® A – Aluminum (Standard) Hot Air Blower S – Stainless Steel Fastrax is a registered trademark of Thermon Heating Systems Inc. ® Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. © Part No. M80000-004.Rev.1.02 July 2018 Printed in Canada...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Notices Installation B.1 Recommended Tools & Equipment ................4 B.2 Torque Specifications ....................4 B.3 Site Preparation ......................4 B.4 Distribution Duct Assembly ................... 5 B.5 Distribution Duct Installation ..................6 B.6 Distribution Duct Installation For Concrete Ties .............. 7 B.7 Discharge Nozzle Installation .................. -
Page 3: Important Notices
Fastrax is a leading manufacturer of complete engineered rail ® heating packages for freight railroads and transit. We provide the most efficient heat transfer products for rail track and switch equipment. These products are designed for low maintenance and long life for rugged use even in the harshest conditions. We also custom design and manufacture energy saving automated control packages to provide our customers with complete heating solutions for rail industry applications. -
Page 4: Recommended Tools & Equipment
CAUTION Ensure all equipment and components delivered match disconnect, tag and lockout electrical feeder to the shipping list provided. Notify Thermon Heating control panel to ensure entire panel is de-energized. Systems factory of any missing or damaged parts. Electrical Equipment Torque Values... -
Page 5: Distribution Duct Assembly
B.4 Distribution Duct Assembly Repeat the process for the attachment of the flexible duct and the distribution duct using the hardware and isolation P#7406 P#1516 Assemble the distribution duct and electrical isolators as block supplied as detailed in the drawing below. P#12906 / 13035 P#7406 P#1516... -
Page 6: Distribution Duct Installation
B.5 Distribution Duct Installation Adjust the distribution duct position as necessary before installing the tie straps as shown in the photo below. For Position the assembled distribution duct in the excavated ease of installation, pre-drill pilot holes to facilitate threading area between the ties by placing the closed end under the rail. -
Page 7: Distribution Duct Installation For Concrete Ties
B.6 Distribution Duct Installation For Concrete Ties Position the assembled distribution duct in the excavated area Turn keeper nut down to secure each jack bolt into place. between the ties by placing the closed end under the rail. Duct should now be secure at the height desired. Remove the tie straps and apply epoxy to both ends where Temporarily block up ducting to a height where tie straps it will contact the ties. -
Page 8: Discharge Nozzle Installation
P#7406 P#1516 P#A10685-04 P#12983 / 12986 (NTS) P#12906 / 13035 B.7 Discharge Nozzle Installation Using a multimeter, verify the distribution duct sections (NTS) P#7406 P#1516 P#4973 P#A10685-04 are electrically isolated from one another by checking Complete the installation of the nozzles using the hardware for lack of continuity. -
Page 9: Electric Blower Installation
B.8 Electric Blower Installation Using the four lifting points, lift the unit and place it perpendicular or parallel to the track bed. Prepare the area where the electric blower unit will be placed. Ensure it is close enough for the flexible duct to The area should be clear of any foliage or foreign reach between the connecting flanges on the blower objects that might be drawn into the Fastrax... -
Page 10: Flexible Duct Installation
B.9 Flexible Duct Installation T, 76" - FASTRAX EB Using a multimeter, verify the flexible duct and distribution ZLE - FASTRAX® FEDP duct sections are electrically isolated from one another by FASTRAX EB checking to ensure there is no continuity. T PLATED SAE 4"... -
Page 11: Electrical Termination
While every effort has been made to ensure that the control systems have been adequately ‘hardened’, Thermon Heating System’s surge mitigation efforts can only be effective if ALL... -
Page 12: Wiring Schematics
WIRING SCHEMATICS C.1 Fastrax FEB Electric Hot Air Blower - 20 kW Only, 240V, 1 Phase ®... -
Page 13: Fastrax ® Feb Electric Hot Air Blower - 20 Kw, 40 Kw & 60 Kw, 480V, 3 Phase
C.2 Fastrax FEB Electric Hot Air Blower - 20 kW, 40 kW & 60 kW, 480V, 3 Phase ®... -
Page 14: Fastrax ® Feb Electric Hot Air Blower - 20 Kw, 40 Kw & 60 Kw, 600V, 3 Phase
C.3 Fastrax FEB Electric Hot Air Blower - 20 kW, 40 kW & 60 kW, 600V, 3 Phase ®... -
Page 15: Control Panel Features
CONTROLS D.2 Control System Operating Modes The Fastrax FEB electric blower control panel located inside the ® unit incorporates modern technology including a smart relay to Timed Local Run Mode: The Fastrax FEB enters this mode ® ensure efficient and economical operation and is designed for if the “MANUAL START”... -
Page 16: User Interface
D.3 User Interface 1. Manual Start 4. Cold Air Mode 7. Blower On 8. Heat On 6. Control On Hold 3 sec. Off/On 9. System Fault 5. Remote Timeout OFF/ON 10. High Temp Limit 2. Manual Stop 3. Disconnect Off/On Control Panel Interface D.3.1 Panel Door Operators and Lights Manual Start Button: Upon holding this button down for 3... -
Page 17: Remote Signalling
D.4 Remote Signalling D.6 Smart Relay Display Total Run Time: By default, while no run status, fault status Remote Signalling Inputs or fault history messages are active, the smart relay display shows a status message similar to: Remote Signal Terminal Block - Refer to Section C. Wiring Schematics for Remote Signal Connections. - Page 18 Continuous Remote Run: While in continuous remote run mode, the smart relay display shows a message similar to: The total time that Fastrax FEB has run in continuous ® run mode is displayed. The value to the right of the “DAY”...
- Page 19 This fault message may indicate an issue with the This fault message indicates that one or both of the installation or the Fastrax FEB causing the duct ® snow sensors has been disabled for drawing excessively heater to run at an excessively high temperature, high current and suggests that one or both of the snow which may result in damage to the equipment if left sensors has failed.
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Page 20: Smart Relay Operation
D.6.1 Fault History Messages Clearing Total Run Time and Trip History: Push and hold the Left Arrow (<) button for 5 seconds to reset the count of total Trip History: If the automatically reset primary high run time and number of high temperature limit trips stored in temperature limit thermostat has tripped one or more times the smart relay to zero. - Page 21 Push the “OK” button. The left digit of the preset run Push the “OK” Button. The entered preset run time is time field begins to flash. saved and the solid cursor begins flashing again. Adjust the preset run time in HH:MM format. Push the “ESC”...
- Page 22 Push the “ALT” button. A flashing solid cursor appears over the left digit of the remote start delay field beside the “DLY” text. Push the “OK” button. The left digit of the remote start delay field begins to flash. Adjust the remote start delay to the right of the “DLY” text in MM:SS format.
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Page 23: Protection
Push the “ESC” Button. The cursor disappears. Motor Controller: The purpose of this device is to protect the motor from medium and long term overcurrent conditions that could otherwise damage it and result in a costly replacement. There are many common causes of motor overloads that must be mitigated, including excessive loading on the blower impeller due to clogged ducting or bearing friction. -
Page 24: Control Panel Layout
D.10 Control Panel Layout Control Relay Smart Relay Customer Remote Signal Connections Control Circuit Breaker Aerial Snow Sensor Breaker Ground Snow Sensor Breaker Duct Heater Contactor Control Transformer Supply Line Entry Transformer Breaker Combination Motor Starter Duct Heater Circuit Motor Contactor Breaker Disconnect Switch Circuit Breaker Label... -
Page 25: Initial Startup/Commissioning
INITIAL STARTUP/COMMISSIONING Ensure there is no snow or moisture on the snow sensor sensing heads and the remote start signals are inactive. WARNING NOTE: If keeping the remote start signal inactive is impractical, temporarily disconnect the field wiring WARNING Failure to verify correct blower rotation will cause from the remote start/stop terminals RSS-1 and damage to the heater and void the warranty. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Chart A: Troubleshooting - General Problem Condition Probable Cause Solution Fastrax ® FEB disconnect Fastrax FEB control Set the Fastrax FEB disconnect switch on the control panel ® ® switch on control panel settings must be changed. door to the "ON" position. door in "OFF"... - Page 27 Chart A: Troubleshooting - General Problem Condition Probable Cause Solution Fastrax FEB selector ® switch on control panel Fastrax FEB control Set the selector switch on the control panel door to "HOT AIR ® door is set to "COLD AIR settings must be changed.
- Page 28 Chart B: Troubleshooting - System Fault Light “ON” Smart Relay Display Condition Probable Cause Solution Message Message shows The primary high intermittently while temperature limit See problem "System overheating" in Chart A: running with "HOT AIR thermostat has tripped due Troubleshooting - General.
- Page 29 Chart B: Troubleshooting - System Fault Light “ON” Smart Relay Display Condition Probable Cause Solution Message De-energize the Fastrax ® FEB and check the motor The motor controller's controller. If it has tripped, reset it and repeat "Initial Startup/ BLOWER MOTOR Message shows short circuit or overload Commissioning"...
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Page 30: Fall Maintenance (Before Heating Season)
ELECTRIC BLOWER SEASONAL MAINTENANCE WARNING WARNING Disconnect heater from power supply at integral disconnect or This heater should only be serviced by qualified personnel with fuse box before opening enclosures or servicing heater. electrical heating equipment experience. Lock the switch in the “OFF” (open) position and tag the switch Install and use the heater in accordance with local codes and to prevent unexpected power application. -
Page 31: Spring Maintenance (After Heating Season)
Set the Fastrax FEB to “HOT AIR MODE” and start the unit Manually cycle the blower motor on by pressing the red ® using the “MANUAL START” button. Measure the current “MANUAL START” button for 3 seconds. Check for any draw of each phase at the main disconnect and confirm unusual vibration or bearing noise. -
Page 32: Fastrax Feb Electric Hot Air Blower Parts List - 20 Kw
PART ASSEMBLY DIAGRAMS I.1 Fastrax FEB Electric Hot Air Blower Parts List - 20 kW ® Description Part Numbers Item # 20 kW Transition Duct 12917 Gasket for Transition Duct 13016 Element Bundle Contact Factory Element Gasket 13017 Backup High Temperature Limit 13015 Primary High Temperature Limit 13014... -
Page 33: Fastrax Feb Electric Hot Air Blower Parts List - 40/60 Kw
I.2 Fastrax FEB Electric Hot Air Blower Parts List - 40/60 kW ® Part Numbers Item # Description 40/60 kW Transition Duct 13018 Gasket for Transition Duct 13016 Element Bundle Contact Factory Element Gasket 13034 Backup High Temperature Limit 13015 Primary High Temperature Limit 13014 Blower Wheel... -
Page 34: Control Panel Parts List
I.3 Control Panel Parts List 7, 8, 9, 14 Customer Remote Signal Connections Supply Line Entry 3, 15 Part Numbers Item # Description 20 kW, 3 PH, 600V Smart Relay FDC-7 Duct Heater Contactor 13165 Motor Contactor 13165 Disconnect Switch OT63F3 Control Relay RCP8002 24AC... -
Page 35: Fastrax ® Fedp Duct Package
I.4 Fastrax FEDP Duct Package ® Part Numbers Item # Description 40/60 kW 20 kW Flex Duct, 60" - Fastrax FEDP 12971-60 13031-60 ® Flex Duct, 70" - Fastrax FEDP 12971-70 13031-70 ® Isolation Block c/w Integrated Bolts - Fastrax® FEDP 12983 12986 Long Duct Section - Fastrax... -
Page 36: Warranty
PLEASE ADHERE TO INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL Failure to do so may be dangerous and may void certain provisions of your warranty. For further assistance, please call 1.855.244.3128 WARRANTY No warranty applies to paint fi nishes except for manufacturing Under normal use the Company warrants defects apparent within 30 days from the date of installation.
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