Personnel operating or working around equipment should read this manual. This manual must be delivered with the equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment. PNEG-2015 Adjusting the Var-O-Matic for AFF-14 and AFF-18 Fans...
Do not put any kind of tool inside the fan to clear debris while the fan is running. Damage to the equipment will result. Rotating Fan Always turn off and lock out all power sources before servicing equipment. PNEG-2015 Adjusting the Var-O-Matic for AFF-14 and AFF-18 Fans...
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Installation of supplementary natural ventilation, back-up thermostat and an alarm system on at least one cooling stage is recommended. See diagram on motor nameplate and information provided with fan control (if used) for connection requirements. PNEG-2015 Adjusting the Var-O-Matic for AFF-14 and AFF-18 Fans...
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Keep the fan clean. Do not allow debris to collect around motors, belts, pulleys or bearings. Be sure that all electrical enclosures and guards are closed and locked before re-starting the fan. PNEG-2015 Adjusting the Var-O-Matic for AFF-14 and AFF-18 Fans...
1. Connect to fan according to instructions included with the Var-O-Matic. 2. Run fan at “Full On” for no less than 10 minutes to warm fan motor to operating temperature. 3. Connect a multi meter to L1 output from the Var-O-Matic and L2 supplying the fan. (See Figure 2A.) Remove ALL electrical power before installation/wiring.
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2. Installation Instructions 4. Set the Var-O-Matic toggle switch to variable and the speed control to 10. 5. Adjust the “Span” potentiometer to recommended setting while observing multi meter. (See Figure 2B.) a. For 18" at 240 volts recommend SPAN setting of 196 volts b.
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18" Fan at 240 Volts 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 196/109 196/113 Full Figure 2C 14" Fan at 240 Volts 2000 1800 1600 1400 170/114 1200 175/115 1000 180/115 185/116 190/116 Full Figure 2D PNEG-2015 Adjusting the Var-O-Matic for AFF-14 and AFF-18 Fans...
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1600 194/108 1400 190/109 1200 1000 185/109 180/108 175/107 170/107 Full Figure 2E 14" Fan at 208 Volts 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 165/109 1000 170/110 175/108 180/109 Full Figure 2F PNEG-2015 Adjusting the Var-O-Matic for AFF-14 and AFF-18 Fans...
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NOTES PNEG-2015 Adjusting the Var-O-Matic for AFF-14 and AFF-18 Fans...
Prior to installation, the end-user has the responsibility to comply with federal, state and local codes which apply to the location and installation of products manufactured or sold by GSI. 9101239_1_CR_rev8.DOC (revised January 2014) PNEG-2015 Adjusting the Var-O-Matic for AFF-14 and AFF-18 Fans...
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