MK Plastics CNW Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Introduction
This bulletin contains the proper installation, operation and
maintenance procedures for the standard CNW Medium
Pressure and Volume Centrifugal Fiberglass Fan to ensure
safe and trouble-free
complements good general practices; however it is the
responsibility of the purchaser to provide qualified
personnel experienced in the installation, operation and
maintenance of air moving
The M.K. Plastics catalog on the CNW fan provides
additional information describing the equipment, fan
performance, available accessories and specifications. It is
available via our website at www.mkplastics.com.
For additional safety information, refer to AMCA publication
410: Recommended Safety Practices for Users and
Installers of Industrial and Commercial Fans.
For information on special fan application requirements,
please contact M.K.
+1-514-871-9999, US Toll Free: 1-888-278-9988 or via our
website at www.mkplastics.com.
Figure 1
CNW Centrifugal Fiberglass Fan
WARNING
This unit has rotating parts. Safety precautions should
be exercised at all
operation, and maintenance.
ALWAYS disconnect power prior to working on fan.
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Centrifugal Fiberglass Fan
Electrical Disconnects
Every motor-driven fan should have an independent
disconnect switch to isolate the unit from the electrical
supply. The disconnect switch should be near the fan and
must be capable of being locked by maintenance personnel
while servicing the unit. Maintenance personnel must be
provided complete control of the power source.
Moving Parts
All moving parts must have guards to protect personnel. All
CNW fans are supplied with vented FRP belt and shaft
guards. Never start a fan without having all safety guards
installed. Check regularly for damaged or missing guards
and do not operate any fan with guards removed.
Sound
Fans can generate sound that could be hazardous to
at
exposed personnel. Appropriate ear protection should be
used by maintenance personnel.
Air Pressure and Suction
Fans present a hazard from the suction created at the fan
inlet. This suction can draw materials into the fan where
they become high velocity projectiles at the outlet. Inlets
and outlets that are not ducted should be screened to
prevent entry and discharge of solid objects.
can be supplied with inlet and/or outlet PVC or stainless
steel screens.
Access Doors
Access doors to the duct system should never be opened
while the fan is in operation. Serious injury could result
from the effects of air pressure or suction.
Receiving and Inspection
All M.K. Plastics fans are carefully inspected before leaving
the factory. Compare all components with the bill of lading
or packing list to verify that the proper unit was received.
Check each unit for any damage that may have occurred in
transit:
•
Turn the wheel by hand to ensure it turns freely
and does not bind.
•
Inspect the dampers (if supplied) for free operation
of all moving parts.
•
Record on the Delivery Receipt any visible sign of
damage.
Mishandled units can void the warranty provisions. If units
are damaged in transit, it is the responsibility of the receiver
to make all claims against the carrier. M.K. Plastics will
assist the customer as much as possible; however claims
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Bulletin 10-02-February 2017
CNW fans
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