Munters VX Series Instruction Manual

Munters VX Series Instruction Manual

Aerotech fan with “rc” cone

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VX51 and VX55
VX Fans with "RC"cone
Models: VX36FxCx • VX365FxCx • VX481FxCx • VX4815FxCx •
VX511FxCx • VX5115FxCx • VX512FxCx • VX5515FxCx
• VX552FxCx
© Munters Corporation, January 2020
Aerotech
VX Fan
with "RC" Cone
36", 48", 51"&
55" Fans
VX36 and VX48
1
QM1086r8

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Summary of Contents for Munters VX Series

  • Page 1 Instruction Manual 36”, 48”, 51”& 55” Fans VX51 and VX55 VX36 and VX48 VX Fans with “RC”cone Models: VX36FxCx • VX365FxCx • VX481FxCx • VX4815FxCx • VX511FxCx • VX5115FxCx • VX512FxCx • VX5515FxCx • VX552FxCx © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 2: Warranty

    Please Note: To achieve maximum performance and insure long life from your Munters product it is essential that it be installed and maintained properly. Please read all instructions carefully before beginning installation. Warranty: For Warranty claims information see the “Warranty Claims and Return Policy”...
  • Page 3 PZ Style Shutter 3. Electrical Wiring 4. Operation 5. Maintenance 16-17 6. Winterizing Winterizing Winter Weather Protection 7. Troubleshooting 8. Exploded View and Parts List 20-23 VX36 and VX48 20-21 VX51 and VX55 22-23 © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 4: Unpacking The Equipment

    Description KS2105 #14 x 1.5” Lag Screw, SS KS0650 ⁄ ”-20 x ⁷⁄₈” Truss Head Bolt, SS KW3012 ⁄ ” x 1” O.D. Flat Washer, SS KN1717 ⁄ ”-20 Hex Flange, Nylock Nut, SS © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 5: Fan Dimensions

    ⁄ " 7 ⁄ " ⁄ " ⁄ " ⁄ " 31 ⁄ " 58 ⁄ " 25 ⁄ " 11 ⁄ " ⁄ " 70" 60”W ⁄ ”H Dimensional Plus/Minus 1/4”, Field Verify © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    W. x 61 ⁄ recommended; 10 minimum Minimum Chart A Ceiling (See Chart A) Framing Figure 1A Frame Construction Top of Post Wall 6 x 6 Post - 6'O.C. (See Chart A) Figure 1B POST Construction © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 7 If fan needs to be mounted, so that shutter does not stick into building then frame fan as shown in Figure 3. and sides require 4" minimum and bottom requires 2" minimum. Wall Framing 4" Minimum Framing for fan, Top and Sides 2" Minimum Framing for fan, Bottom Wall Framing Figure 3 © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 8 See Figure 5A and 5B. Finger tighten nuts only at this time. Top Cone Tab Cone Flange Nut [D] Hole at 10 O'clock Washer [C] Cone (outside) Fan Outlet (inside) Truss Head Bolt [B] Figure 5B Figure 5A © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 9 Step 7. Figure 6 Step 7 The snap-in guard has a slight conical shape to it so, when installed the center of the guard should protrude See Figure 7A. out slightly. Guard Cone Figure 7A © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 10 Line up each eyelet with a hole in the guard pads. Secure guard to cone using (8) existing Bolts and Nuts. See Figure 8A and 8B . Tighten all nuts at this time. Guard Mounting Guard eyelet Guard Mounting Pad Fan Outlet Bolt Guard Figure 8B Figure 8A © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 11: Pt Style Shutter

    Step 11 Fasten shutter in place by rotating the side and top See Figure 10. shutter clips over the shutter flanges. Installation is now complete, proceed to Electrical Wiring Section. VX55 Only Figure 10 © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 12 Fasten shutter in place by rotating the side and top shutter clips over See Figure 11B. the shutter flanges, Installation is now complete, proceed to electrical wiring section. PV Shutter Fixed Bottom Shutter Clip Figure 11A VX55 Only Figure 11B © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 13: Electrical Wiring

    For electrical connection requirements, refer to diagram on motor nameplate and to information enclosed with the Munters environmental control to be used. After wiring check for proper motor rotation.
  • Page 14: Recommended Wire Routing

    "Zip" tie the cable to strut to prevent cable from getting tangled in the pulley or belt. See Figure 13. Then run the cable out the drain hole to the circuit breaker or control panel. (Continued on next page). Figure 13 © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 15: Operation

    The use of a quality frequency drive and the installation of line reactors is recommended to reduce voltage spikes and harmonic distortion. Minimum operating frequency of 30 Hz. Will require three pole contractors with overload protection (by others). © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Use no more than 2 shots when greasing fan. • A premium non-water based grease is recommended: Shell Alvania #2 - Mobil Mobilux #2 Exxon Unirex N2 - Texaco Premium RB Mobil 532 - Texaco Multifak #2 © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 17: Belt Tensioning

    Mark is at Mark 2 on the tensioner arm. See Figure 14B. Hold location location tensioner at this setting and tighten the 10mm bolt to 40 ft. lbs. Figure 14A [54 N-m] torque. Alignment Mark Mark 2 Figure 14B © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 18: Winter Weather Protection

    Munters Product and System manufacturers recommendations. The supplier listing above is given Warranties do not cover cone or fan as a reference only. Munters does not endorse any specific snow guard product and no performance warranty is implied. damage from external sources.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    3. Frequency drive improperly adjusted 3. See operation, Step 2 for adjustments guidelines Excessive 1. Tighten fasteners 1. Motor loose on mount Vibration 2. Replace propeller 2. Propeller damaged 3. Repair or replace motor or propeller shaft © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 20: Exploded View

    Exploded View © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 21 " keyseat, CI Various* Various* V-Belt, A-section PZ36 PZ36 PZ48 Shutter, all plastic HP1147 HP1147 HP1147 Hardware Pkg., Fan/Cone Install, PZ Shutter * Contact offi ce for replacement part numbers for your fan confi guration. © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 22 Chapter 8 Exploded View © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 23 Drive Guard Kit, PVC CTD (optional) PT51 PT553 Shutter, belled inlet, PL PV51 PV553 Shutter, all plastic HP1147 HP1147 Hardware pkg., fan/cone install, PT/PV shutter * Contact offi ce for replacement part numbers for your fan confi guration © Munters Corporation, January 2020 QM1086r8...
  • Page 24 VX Fan 36”, 48”, 51”, 55” with ”RC” Cone is developed and produced by Munters Corporation, Lansing, Michigan U.S.A. 1-800-227-2376 Munters Europe AB, Isafjordsgatan 1, P.O. Box 1150, SE-164 26 Kista, Sweden. Phone +46 08 626 63 00, Fax +46 8 754 56 66.

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