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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS HURRICANE SERIES HUR - 4000 HUR - 5000 HUR - 6000 13’ 16,5’ 20’...
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Hurricane series – Assembly instructions The HURRICANE is resistant to humidity, heat and cold (as better clarified in the operation and maintenance manual). It has been designed specifically to operate in highly corrosive environments or in environments with abrasive substances. The fan is only to be used for the purpose for which it is designed and in compliance with current regulations.
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions Contents 1. Introduction ......................5 1.A. General warnings ........................6 1.B. Scope and intent of the assembly instructions ..............6 2. Warnings and general precautions ................ 7 2.A. Accident prevention warnings ....................7 2.B. Notes on the residual risks....................... 7 3.
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Hurricane series – Assembly instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION READ CAREFULLY! Most of the operating problems are due to lack of check of the following operations: • Wrong electric connections. • Incorrect torque settings used on screws when installing the Hurricane. • Incorrect data loaded into the board.
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions Introduction Thank you for purchasing a HURRICANE manufactured by GIGOLA & RICCARDI S.p.A (from here on simply referred to as “G&R”). In addition to expressing our gratitude to you for having chosen our product, we are also pleased to inform you that the product you have purchased has...
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions 1.A. General warnings The machine must NOT be commissioned unless all the components are correctly positioned and properly secured in place. We remind users that, whilst the information included in this document aims to highlight the...
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions Warnings and general precautions Before beginning installation of the machinery, check the that the environmental conditions of the locations for assembly are compatible with the physical activities that must be performed (therefore, not too hot/cold, humid/dry, sunny/shady, or light/dark) and that the minimum safety...
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Hurricane series – Assembly instructions Residual risk Behaviour to eliminate or minimise the risk Risk of machinery fall after manual Do not handle individual parts or assemblies with an overall lifting weight greater than 25 [kg]. Do not handle parts or assemblies if the overall dimensions Risk of impact during manual lifting partially or completely reduce visibility.
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions Legal Information 3.A. Glossary and terminology MACHINE A term used in this operation and maintenance manual to refer to the HURRICANE. (GENERAL DEFINITION) MACHINE An assembly consisting of linked parts or components, at least one of which moves, with the appropriate actuators, control...
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Hurricane series – Assembly instructions USER Any PERSON (entrepreneur/enterprise/sole trader) who uses the machine adequately or who entrusts the use or the operations associated with use to prepared persons. OPERATOR Personnel, generally without specific skills, who perform the operations necessary for running the machine as well as cleaning the same and the place in which it is installed;...
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions OVERHAUL The set of operations consisting of replacing mechanical components that reveal signs of wear or of fatigue (cracks) that are such as to have a detrimental effect on machine operation. An overhaul involves checking all the components of the machinery and is understood to include replacements if damage is found, and an investigation of the causes.
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions signs that can be found during normal working and other activities. However, in order to prevent erroneous interpretations the table below lists the meaning of some of them. MEANING SIGN INDICATION The operations described in these instructions...
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions 3.D. Qualification of personnel in charge of machinery assembly Since machinery assembly involves numerous work and organisational processes, the operations must be looked on as a real “system”; in this light, the qualification of personnel,...
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions operations and of the resources; supply the plan of requirements for personnel, equipment and tools; agree on the maintenance plans, programs and times with the Head of the Production Unit; ensure the most appropriate assembly policies and techniques for optimising the technical-economic management of the operation;...
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions The configuration of some of the machine components as well as the position of the safety devices installed in it - and described or depicted here - may be subject to variations in virtue of the satisfaction of particular completions linked to specific customer needs or safety regulations.
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions Any integrations to this document which the manufacturer deems appropriate to send to the users, must be kept along with the assembly instructions already in their possession and handled in the same way as them.
The contact details are as follows: GIGOLA E RICCARDI S.P.A CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AFTER-SALES SUPPORT Gigola e Riccardi S.p.A. Via Alessandro Volta, 7 | 25046 Cazzago San Martino (BS) Italy Tel. (+39) 030 72.53.68 | Fax: (+39) 030.72.55.438 | e-mail: info@gigolariccardi.it Please remember that for any needs of support regarding the machinery assembly operations, the G&R‘s customer service requires the name and model of the machine (this information can...
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Hurricane series – Assembly instructions List of Components HUR 4000\13’ HUR 5000\16,5’ HUR 6000\20’ Name Motor Spring Washer - A8 Hex Socket Screw M8x25 Motor Connector 4 poles Motor Connector 7 poles Hanging Arm 1510mm Frame Security Plate Standard Bracket...
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Hurricane series – Assembly instructions Picture Name Amount Amount Amount Security Plate Motor Connector 4 poles with cable Motor Connector 7 poles with cable Hex Socket Screw M8x25 Lock Washer - A8 Self locking Nut HVD 02/01 r.00 Page 25 of 58...
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions Machinery Assembly In order to consider the Hurricane unit to have been assembled correctly, it is not sufficient for every part to be positioned properly and fixed there correctly. This is because every element not only requires correct assembly, but also a check that the final assembly is correct.
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions 6.B. STEP 1 – HUB Assembly Stage Picture Description Information The Hurricane hub is composed of one main hub, six arms fixed to two plates Place one arm on the lower plate. Insert two screws in the arm’s holes which align with the lower plate holes.
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions 6.C. STEP 2 – HUB assembly on motor Stage Picture Description Turn the motor upside down and place it on a stable support; use a hoist for the turning operation. Place the safety plate on the lower part of the motor.
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions 6.D. STEP 3 – Hanging arm assembly Stage Picture Description If you plan to install the HLVS without the optional fixture kit, use the following steps as a general guidance for the installation. Mark the position of the Hanging arm brackets on the surface you want to affix them;...
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions 6.E. STEP 4 – Frame assembly Stage Picture Name Place the partially assembled motor on a support (for example a euro pallet). On the top of the motor, start by placing one frame module; slightly tighten the hex nuts.
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Hurricane series – Assembly instructions Stage Picture Name Attention: Disconnect the cable from all the sources of power supply; Connect the Modbus terminal on the motor unit; Connect the power terminal on the motor unit; Reconnect the power supply cable.
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions 6.F. STEP 5 – Blade installation Stage Picture Name Retrieve the blade covers. Slide one blade cover on a blade’s hub end (the side with two holes) Slide the assembled blade on a 50x20 arm of the hub; push the blade all the way against the hub assembly;...
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions 6.G. STEP 6 - Installation of the optional winglet Stage Picture Name Slide the winglet on the blade Position the self-tapping screw on the reference mark on the winglet. Using screwdriver electric screwdriver, secure the self-tapping screw...
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions 6.H. STEP 7 - Stabilizer cables Stage Picture Name Start to bend one end of the cable; insert one redance in the loop of the cable; while keeping the redance in place, add the three...
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Hurricane series – Assembly instructions Stage Picture Name Install the turnbuckle side of the cable on the Hurricane’s frame. Adjust the length of the cable by untightening the three shackles previously installed. You can cut the cable excess (if present) once all four cables are installed and adjusted.
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions 6.I. Electrical connection motoinventer provided internally cabled with latest firmware installed. During the installation phase, the operator only needs to connect the motoinverter to the control panel. All the procedures included in this phase must be done accordingly to the following norms: •...
Hurricane series – Assembly instructions 6.J. Check of OPERATING FUNCTIONS Stage Picture Description At first startup, use the clamp ammeter, to check that the operating current does not exceed the motor’s rated value by more than 10%. ATTENTION The amperage must be checked by a specialised qualified electrical maintenance technician.
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Hurricane series – Assembly instructions Linea dedicata protetta opportunamente con interruttore magneto-termico e Differenziale di Classe A con sensibilità di almeno 300 mA. La linea deve essere presa a valle dell'interruttore generale dell'impianto ed essere indipendente dalle altre linee che alimentano i carichi già esistenti.
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