Fan Components Figure 1—Typical Fan Assembly Order No. _______________________________________ Trial Pitch Angle _________________________________ Final Pitch Angle _________________________________ Speed-rpm _____________________________________ Contract hp _____________________________________...
Note Figure 2 Fan Assembly Instructions The following instructions apply to installations having straight bores or tapered output shafts without split taper bushings. It is convenient to preassemble the fan prior to installation on the driving shaft. 1—Select a large open area corresponding to the fan diameter. 2—Position the fan hub in the center of the work area with the center spool 101 oriented as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 3 8—Repeat steps 3 through 7 for all blades. 9—Progressively tighten all blade clamp nuts X14 until the blades are barely able to move when twisting the blade. RETENTION SLEEVE TIGHTEN RETENTION SLEEVE NUT TO 40 FT·LB 10- Measure the final fan diameter. By using a different hole in the blade retention sleeves the fan diameter can be altered for the ap- propriate fit within the cylinder.
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Note Figure 4 Table 5 Adjusting Fan Blade Pitch The trial pitch is the calculated setting for design conditions (water rate , heat load, air density, and brake horsepower). The trial pitch is provided by SPX (see page 2). 1–Select a position on the fan circumference and rotate each blade to this common location when setting or checking blade pitch.
Fan Maintenance Preventative maintenance will prolong useful life and assure contin- ued trouble-free operation. After the first week and subsequently at six month intervals: • Torque all hardware to specifications referenced in this manual. • Visually inspect the fan for airborne debris damage, contact with fan cylinder segments, and corrosive attack.
Note Motor Load The corrected horsepower should be close to but not exceed the contract horsepower specified by SPX. Determine corrected horse- power using the following equation. Actual volts and amperage must be obtained with the fan running and the specified rate of water flowing over the tower after the motor and Geareducer have reached operating temperature (approximately 30 minutes of operation).