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INSTALLATION AND TECHNICAL OPERATIONS GUIDE
GO FAN YOURSELF, INC. | 1032 NATIONAL PARKWAY | SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 | www.gofanyourself.com | 1-844-GOFANME (463-2663) OR 1-847-648-4920
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  • Page 1 Z-TECH ™ INSTALLATION AND TECHNICAL OPERATIONS GUIDE GO FAN YOURSELF, INC. | 1032 NATIONAL PARKWAY | SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 | www.gofanyourself.com | 1-844-GOFANME (463-2663) OR 1-847-648-4920 ® GO FAN YOURSELF...
  • Page 2 ® Go Fan Yourself 1032 National Parkway Schaumburg, IL 60173 1-844-GOFANME (463-2663) INSTALLATION CHECK IN / CHECK OUT 1-847-648-4920 www.GoFanYourself.com Email completed form and required pictures to: drew@gofanyourself.com Company: Address: City/ State/Zip: Contact Name: Email: Phone: INSTALLATION CHECK IN Installation crew supervisor and facility manager are to complete checklist prior to entering the jobsite or unloading materials.
  • Page 3 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Itemized Checklist - Unpacking Your Go Fan Yourself Fan Motor Hub Assembly Box • There are 3 trays inside the Motor Hub Assembly Box (Trays Detailed On Following Pages) • The Blade Stabilizers are also inside the motor box.
  • Page 4 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Itemized Checklist - Motor Assembly Box Tray #1 - Top Tray Down Tube Upper Yoke 1FT or 2FT Down Tubes Only. Longer Weldment & Beam Down Tubes will Be Packaged Separately Clamp Plates Accessory Area...
  • Page 5 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Itemized Checklist - Motor Assembly Box Tray #2 - Middle Tray Z-TechSS Safety Manual & Optional Truss Mount Kit System 3/8" Quick Link Accessories (4) Square Washers ACS355 or ACS255 VFD Controller (ACS255 Shown) Hardware Packs ®...
  • Page 6 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Itemized Checklist - Motor Assembly Box Tray #3 - Bottom Tray Motor Hub Assembly Lower Yoke Plates Fan Mount Shims To Keep The Beam Clamp Plates Near Level When Clamping To Thicker I-Beams. Add Additional Shims If Required.
  • Page 7 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Itemized Checklist - ABB VFD Controllers, Blade Box, Blade Stabilizer Box ABB ACS355 Controller ABB ACS255 Controller 200-240VAC 3 Phase 200-240VAC 1 Phase 400-480VAC 3 Phase 100-120VAC 1 Phase Applications Applications Itemized Checklist - Fan Blade Box Blade Set (5 Blades) 8ft, 10ft, 12ft, 14ft, 16ft, 18ft, 20ft, 22ft, or 24ft ®...
  • Page 8 (2) 1/2"-13 x 5" Grade 8 Bolts (4) 1/2"-13 Grade 8 Nylock Nuts (4) 1/2" Grade 8 Flat Washers (2) 1/2"-13 Grade 8 Nylock Nuts GFY ABB Dodge Quantis Z-Tech Drive Motor Fan Frame Electrical Connection Box Z-Tech SS Lower Safety Straps...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Table of Contents ® Locate Your GFY Fan (Recommended Clearances ) Tools Required to Install Product Required Steps Before Installation Different Mounting Applications “I” Beam Mounting Fig.2 Bottom Chord Angle Iron Mount Fig.3 Top Chord Angle Iron Mount Fig.4 "L - Bracket"...
  • Page 10 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations ® GO FAN YOURSELF...

  • Page 11: Tools Required To Install Product

    ® structure verified. Go Fan Yourself hereby denies any liability resulting from the lack of verification or from the use of any materials or hardware than those supplied by Go Fan Yourself ® or otherwise indicated within these installation instructions.

  • Page 12: Bottom Chord Angle Iron Mount Fig.3

    Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations 3. Different Mounting Applications Bottom Chord Angle Iron Mount Drill holes in angle iron and direct mount in place of using Beam Clamp Plates. Fig.3 NOTE: The 3"x3"x1/4" steel angles must be supplied by the installer. Hardware used to secure the angles to the mounting structure is not included.

  • Page 13: Top Chord Angle Iron Mount Fig.4

    Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations 3. Different Mounting Applications (continued) Top Chord Angle Iron Mount Drill holes in angle iron and direct mount in place of using Beam Clamp Plates. Fig.4 NOTE: The 3"x3"x1/4" steel angles must be supplied by the installer. Hardware used to...

  • Page 14: L - Bracket" Mounting Fig

    Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations 3. Different Mounting Applications (continued) “L-Bracket” Mounting (Refer to L-Bracket Installation Guide) Fig.5 Secure L-Brackets As shown below secure the L-Brackets and Safety Clips with Carabiners to the mounting structure with installer-supplied: Contractor Supplied Required Hardware: (2) 1/2"-13 x "1 1/2"...

  • Page 15: Z - Purlin" Mounting Fig

    4) Tighten both the fan mount hardware and the angle iron hardware to a minimum 40 ft lbs (54.2 N NOTE: Z-Tech Fans equipped with Z-Chill must NOT mount to Z-Purlins with this kit. They must be mounted directly to the main beams and not on the Z-Purlins.

  • Page 16: Standard Mount

    Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Beam Clamp Plates 4. Standard Mount A Standard Mount is used for 6"-10" I-Beams and all optional mounting kits. Down Tube is ordered to length. An optional XL Mount is used for 12"-15" I-Beams...

  • Page 17: Down Tube

    4. Assemble the Lower Yoke onto the bottom of the Down Tube. Tighten hardware to a minimum 40 ft-lbs (54.2 N 5. The lower Z-Tech SS Safety Straps will be secured to the bottom on the Down Tube after the Motor Hub Assembly is anchored to the Lower Yoke (see details next page).
  • Page 18 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations 6. Z-Tech SS Saftey System Makes GFY the safest fan on the market! Ships with all GFY orders. A retrofit version is also available for existing GFY fans. Route upper straps around building support.

  • Page 19: Main Hub And Drive Assembly

    Fasten the top plate of the Fan Frame Motor Hub Assembly to the Lower Yoke and tighten to a minimum 40 ft-lbs (54.2 N.m) Attach both Z-Tech SS safety straps to the down tube and secure with the hardware provided (see Fig.
  • Page 20 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations 7. Optional Guy Wires (standard when down tube longer than 3FT) I-Beam The package includes: Washer Eye Bolt (4) Cable 1/8” Stainless Steel (4 @ 20 FT provided) Thimble (8) Thimbles 1/4" Stainless Steel...

  • Page 21: Blade Assembly

    Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Installing the Optional Guy Wires 1. Determine mounting position on ceiling and establish the angle between 45º-60º for the cable. Determine correct location on the I- Beam to drill the hole for the eye bolt. For example, if the guy wire anchor points on the fan are 3' 4"...
  • Page 22 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations 9. Leveling the Fan 1. After your fan is installed, check the level again by placing your level vertically on the vertical post of the fan frame. Adjust as required. 2. Once leveled, tighten hardware to a minimum 40 ft-lbs (54.2 N.m) to secure the Down Tube into the Upper Yoke.

  • Page 23: Electrical Installation

    All installation wiring must confirm to your National Electrical Code and local guides. While ® we believe that using Go Fan Yourself controls and following our instructions will result in an installation that meets those requirements, we cannot guarantee it. Code compliance is ultimately the installer’s and/or user’s responsibility.

  • Page 24: Wire Requirements

    Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Wire Requirements • GFY recommends 600v 12 ga stranded wire for all 3 phase GFY installations. • GFY recommends 600v 12 ga stranded wire for all 1 phase GFY installations. • Size of input and output wires may go up based on length and current draw of VFD and motor.

  • Page 25: Maximum Power Cable Length

    Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Maximum Cable Length Table. Cable Length Between the VFD and Motor No HP Change 100-120 VAC 1 Phase Max 200 ft No HP Change Max 200 ft 200-240 VAC 1 Phase Max 200 ft...

  • Page 26: Power Requirements

    Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Power Requirements Required Line Circuit Size 18ft, 20ft, 22ft & 24ft Fans 10 amp GFY-Z-XX-460 (fan powered by 380-480V 3 phase) = 3.5 amps 10 amp GFY-Z-XX-230 (fan powered by 200-240V 3 phase) = 7.0 amps...
  • Page 27 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Wire Location • DO NOT RUN input and output power cables in the same conduit. • DO NOT RUN control cables with any power cables in the same conduit. • DO NOT RUN different fans output power cables in the same conduit.
  • Page 28 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations ® GO FAN YOURSELF...
  • Page 29 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations GFY® Connection For ESFR Suppression System ACS255 Controller - 100-120VAC & 200-240VAC Single Phase Applications This diagram is designed to take a PNP (Sourced) +24 VDC signal from an ESFR fire suppression system. The ESFR system will supply the +24 VDC power.

  • Page 30: Wire Connections (Motor)

    Z-TECH ™ Installation Electrical and Technical Operations Wire Connections (Motor) ABB Dodge Motor Always wire the motor per the wiring diagram on the inside of the motor cover plate. All single phase applications MUST be connected as "Low Voltage". Voltage Supply to the...
  • Page 31 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Quick Operations Instructions for the VFD Controller ACS355 ABB Control Local / Remote Indicator To Stop: To Start: To Change Speed: To Change Direction: Local / Remote - If keypad controlled may be in local or remote mode: LOC or REM If controlled by a control system must be in remote mode: REM LED Condition: Solid Green - Fan is ready for use.
  • Page 32 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Quick Operations Instructions for the VFD Controller ACS255 ABB Control Both Buttons Disabled Stop/Select Direction: To Change Speed: • The display will have an "H", indicating "Hertz". The frequency (or speed) the fan is turning will be indicated numerically.
  • Page 33 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Best Practices for General Fan Operation Using The ACS355 ABB Control To Turn the Fan On: • Turn the Lock Out/Tag Out disconnect in the lower left hand corner of the controller to the "ON" position.

  • Page 34: Maintenance Schedule / Safety Precautions

    Safety System installed per this Z-Tech Fan installation manual. 2. Guy wires (if equipped) installed as per Fig. 14, 15, 16 & 17 in this Z-Tech Fan installation manual. 3. Blade Stabilizer Plates installed as per Fig.18 in this Z-Tech Fan installation manual.

  • Page 35: Clearance Requirements

    Contractor is responsible for verifying all site conditions to include field dimensions where applicable. If the contractor elects to make ® any changes without notifying Go Fan Yourself the contractor is responsible for the same. All drawings are to be used as general architectural intent unless otherwise stamped. See Engineer drawings for structural design information. Contractor to ensure...

  • Page 36: Gfy Annual Performance Plan

    Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations Annual Performance Plan We're here to help you keep your warranty active and protect your air movement investment! Certified Services Performed 1) Integrity of safety system. 2) Verify blade connection. 3) Inspect hub, blades and Z-Tech leading edges for proper operation.
  • Page 37 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE ® Go Fan Yourself 1032 National Parkway PLAN CHECKLIST REQUIRED TO Schaumburg, IL 60173 MAINTAIN YOUR WARRANTY 1-844-GOFANME (463-2663) 1-847-648-4920 Email completed form and pictures to: info@gofanyourself.com www.GoFanYourself.com Company: Address: City/ State/Zip: Contact Name: Email: Phone: The performance plan outlined below will be completed on GFY® large diameter ceiling mount fans annually: Fan(s) Number or Location: 1) Visual inspection of fan.
  • Page 38 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations ® Annual Performance Plan Record Fan Location: Fan Location: Fan Location: Fan Diameter: Fan Diameter: Fan Diameter: Motor Serial Number: Motor Serial Number: Motor Serial Number: Motor Size: Motor Size: Motor Size: Fan Location:...
  • Page 39 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations ACS355 CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Tips: • If possible, swap the VFD control with another fan to isolate the problem. Test the VFD Control: • Remove power at the breaker supplying the control and perform Lock Out / Tag Out procedures.
  • Page 40 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations ACS355 CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING To retrieve or review a Fault: 1. Press "MENU" from the home screen. 2. Once in the Main Menu arrow to " Fault Logger". (The list will start with the last menu selected. In this case "PARAMETERS".
  • Page 41 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations ACS355 CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Review the list of faults. The list is organized with the most recent fault at the top. Press "DETAIL" to see additional information about the fault selected. 5. Arrow up and down to see the desired information.
  • Page 42 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations ACS355 CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING 2001 - Output current from the drive to the motor has exceeded the trip level. • Check the integrity and connections of the motor power wires running from the drive to the fan.
  • Page 43 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations ACS255 CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Troubleshooting Steps Fan Turning Wrong Direction For cooling (forward) operation the stepped edge of the blade should be the leading edge. When running in destratification only (reverse) mode the stepped edge of the blade should be trailing. You will feel no (or very little) airflow when the fan is running in reverse.
  • Page 44 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations ACS255 CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Tips: Test the VFD Control: • Remove power at the breaker supplying the control and perform Lock Out / Tag Out procedures. • Disconnect the output power wires running from the VFD to the Motor.
  • Page 45 Z-TECH ™ Installation and Technical Operations ACS255 CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Press "Enter" and hold for 1 second until the "Parameters" screen appears. "PAr L" or "PAr S" will be displayed. 2. To observe the last recorded fault enter the "long"...

  • Page 46: Warranties And Liabilities

    ® completion of the installation of the Product and after the return of the failed unit. Go Fan Yourself will only issue a credit/check to the customer/dealer and will not be held responsible for paying the independent contractor.
  • Page 47 Limitation of Warranties and Liabilities Fifteen Year Limited Pro-Rated Warranty ® Go Fan Yourself reserves the right to make the final determination, based on its own evaluation of the components as to whether: • The problem in question is the result of a defect in design, workmanship or materials and not the result of error, misuse or abuse on the part of the customer as stated above.
  • Page 48 Limitation of Warranties and Liabilities Fifteen Year Service Life Pro-Rated Warranty ® WARRANTOR: The warrantor for the limited warranties set forth herein is Go Fan Yourself (“Company”). LIMITED WARRANTY: This prorated limited warranty (this “Warranty”) applies only to the original End-User (the “End- ®...
  • Page 49 Return Authorization Number attached to the product. Any and all parts of this guide are subject to change without notification. GO FAN YOURSELF, INC. | 1032 NATIONAL PARKWAY | SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 | www.gofanyourself.com | 1-844-GOFANME (463-2663) OR 1-847-648-4920 ®...

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