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Z-TECH3 ™
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INSTALLATION & TECHNICAL OPERATIONS GUIDE
GO FAN YOURSELF, INC. | 1032 NATIONAL PARKWAY | SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 | www.vividairmovement.com | 1-844-GOFANME (463-2663) OR 1-847-648-4920
VIVIDAIR - ANYTHING ELSE IS STALE
Invertek Controller Made In England
Blade Raw Material US or Canadian
ABB Controller Made Overseas - Final Assembly In US

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  • Page 1 Z-TECH3 ™ INSTALLATION & TECHNICAL OPERATIONS GUIDE GO FAN YOURSELF, INC. | 1032 NATIONAL PARKWAY | SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173 | www.vividairmovement.com | 1-844-GOFANME (463-2663) OR 1-847-648-4920 VIVIDAIR - ANYTHING ELSE IS STALE Invertek Controller Made In England Blade Raw Material US or Canadian...
  • Page 2 VividAir 1032 National Parkway Schaumburg, IL 60173 1-844-GOFANME (463-2663) INSTALLATION CHECK IN / CHECK OUT 1-847-648-4920 www.vividairmovement.com Email completed form and required pictures to: drew.keller@vividairmovement.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. 1.
  • Page 3 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Itemized Checklist - Unpacking Your VividAir Fan Motor Hub Assembly Box • There are 3 trays inside the Motor Hub Assembly Box (Trays Detailed On Following Pages) Blade Stabilizer Box will typically ship on the Blade Box skid.
  • Page 4 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Itemized Checklist - Motor Assembly Box Tray #1 - Top Tray Down Tube 1FT or 2FT Down Tubes Only. Longer Down Upper Yoke Weldment & Tubes will Be Packaged Separately Beam Clamp Plates Accessory Area ACS355 or ACS255 VFD Controller Typical Items Packed Here Will Include: ACS255 Controller Shown...
  • Page 5 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Itemized Checklist - Motor Assembly Box Tray #2 - Middle Tray Truss Mount Kit (4) Manual & Optional Z-TechSS Square Washers Accessories 3/8" Quick Link ACS355 or ACS255 VFD Controller (ACS255 Shown) Hardware Packs VIVIDAIR - ANYTHING ELSE IS STALE Invertek Controller Made In England Blade Raw Material US or Canadian...
  • Page 6 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Itemized Checklist - Motor Assembly Box Tray #3 - Bottom Tray Motor Hub Assembly Fan Mount Shims Lower Yoke Plates To Keep The Beam Clamp Plates Near Level When Clamping To Thicker I-Beams. Add Additional Shims If Required.
  • Page 7 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Itemized Checklist - VFD Controllers, Blade Box, Blade Stabilizer Box VividAir VFD Controller ABB ACS355 Controller 200- 200-240V 1 Phase 200-240VAC 3 Phase ABB ACS255 Controller 200- 200-240V 3 Phase 400-480VAC 3 Phase 200-240VAC 1 Phase 400-480V 3 Phase Itemized Checklist - Fan Blade Box Blade Set (3 Blades) 8ft, 10ft , 12ft, 16ft, 20ft, 24ft...
  • Page 8 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Structural Support of the Building (4) 1/2"-13 x 2" Grade 8 Bolts (8) 1/2" Grade 8 Flat Washers (4) 1/2"-13 Grade 8 Nylock Nuts Z-TechSS Upper Safety Strap Assembly Fan Mount 16,000 lb Break Strength Assembly Upper Yoke Weldment (2) 1/2"-13 x 5"...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Table of Contents Locate Your VividAir Fan (Recommended Clearances )....................9 Tools Required to Install Product ............................10 Required Steps Before Installation ............................. 10 Different Mounting Applications ............................10 “I” Beam Mounting Fig.2................................11 Bottom Chord Angle Iron Mount Fig.3..........................11 Top Chord Angle Iron Mount Fig.4............................12 “L-Bracket”...
  • Page 10 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations VIVIDAIR - ANYTHING ELSE IS STALE Invertek Controller Made In England Blade Raw Material US or Canadian ABB Controller Made Overseas - Final Assembly In US...

  • Page 11: Tools Required To Install Product

    Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Follow the Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global) standards, Heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and local code authorities. WARNING: A structural engineer will need to verify that the structure is suitable prior to the installation of the fan.

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

    Z-TECH3 ™ 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-TECH3 ™ 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 secure the angles to ***NOTE*** Hardware A, B, and C below are contractor supplied: the mounting structure is not included.
  • Page 14 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations 3. Optional Mounting Applications VividAir Wood/Concrete Beam Kit Must Be Ordered “L-Bracket” Mounting (Refer to L-Bracket Installation Guide received with your fan) A local structural engineer should be consulted to verify all L-Bracket Mounting applications. Secure L-Brackets As shown below secure the L-Brackets and Safety Clips with Quick Links to the mounting structure with...
  • Page 15 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations “Z-Purlin” Mounting (Refer to Z-Purlin Installation 3. Optional Mounting Applications (continued) Guide received with your fan for VividAir Z-Purlin Kit Must Be Ordered additional details). 1) Drill the Z-Purlins using the backer plate as a template and anchor the backer plate to the Purlin Bracket with supplied hardware.

  • Page 16: Standard Mount

    Z-TECH3 ™ 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 and truss angle iron mounts when the truss span is Upper greater than 8ft.

  • Page 17: Down Tube

    Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations 5. Down Tube This package includes: (1) Down Tube (standard 1ft, ordered to length). (2) Z-Tech SS Upper Safety Straps Break strength = 16,000 lbs. Fig. 10 Hardware Pack: (4) 1/2"x13x5" Grade 8 Hex Cap Screw (8) 1/2"x1.375"...
  • Page 18 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations 6. Z-Tech SS Saftey System Makes VividAir the safest fan on the market! Ships with all VividAir orders. A retrofit version is also available for existing fans. Route upper straps around building support wrapped as tightly as possible and secure with the shackle or3/8"...

  • Page 19: Main Hub And Drive Assembly

    Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations 6. Main Hub and Drive Assembly The package includes: (1) Hub (1) Fan frame (1) Motor (1) Gearbox Fig.12 Hardware Pack Includes: (4) 1/2"x13x1.5" Grade 8 Hex Cap Screw (8) 1/2" ASTM F436 Type 1 Mechanical Galvanized Steel Structural Flat Washer - Grade 8 (4) 1/2"x13 Grade 8 Steel Nylock Nut Mount &...

  • Page 20: Guy Wires

    Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations 7. Required Guy Wires 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 Nylock Nut Cable Clamps (16) Cable Clamps 1/8” (Use 2 per anchor location) Washer (4) Turnbuckles 3/8”...

  • Page 21: Blade Assembly

    Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Installing the 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-TECH3 ™ 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

    Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Electrical Installation & Operation Manual All installation wiring must confirm to your National Electrical Code and local guides. While we believe that using VividAir 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-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Wire Requirements • VividAir recommends 600v 12 ga stranded wire for all 3 phase VividAir installations. • VividAir recommends 600v 12 ga stranded wire for all 1 phase VividAir 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-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Maximum Cable Length Table. Cable Length Between the VFD and Motor No HP Change Max 200 ft 200-240 VAC 1 Phase Max 200 ft No HP Change 200-240 VAC 3 Phase Max 200 ft No HP Change 380-480 VAC 3 Phase No HP Change...

  • Page 26: Power Requirements

    Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Power Requirements Required Line 24ft Fans Circuit Size GFY-Z3-24-460 (24ft fan powered by 380-480V 3 phase) = 2.0 amps 10 amp GFY-Z3-24-230 (24ft fan powered by 200-240V 3 phase) = 4.0 amps 10 amp GFY-Z3-24-240 (24ft fan powered by 200/240V 1 phase) = 12.0 amps 20 amp 20ft Fans...
  • Page 27 Z-TECH3 ™ 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-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations ESFR Fire Relay Connection for VividAir Controller Remove the jumper from pins 4 & 5 and connect the fire alarm relay as shown. N.C. Output From Fire + 24VDC To Fire Relay Relay To Pin 4 Input From Pin 1 I0I0I I0I0I...
  • Page 29 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations VIVIDAIR - ANYTHING ELSE IS STALE Invertek Controller Made In England Blade Raw Material US or Canadian ABB Controller Made Overseas - Final Assembly In US...
  • Page 30 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations VividAir Connection for ESFR Suppression Systems ASC250 Controller - 100-120VAC & 200-240VAC Single Phase 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 31: Wire Connections (Motor)

    Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Wire Connections (Motor) ABB Baldor 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 VividAir VFD Controller: 380-480VAC 3 Phase Connection:...
  • Page 32 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Quick Operations Instructions for the VividAir VFD Controller Stop/Select Direction: Both Buttons Disabled 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-TECH3 ™ 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 - Must be in "Local" for the controller to operate the fan. Look for "LOC"...
  • Page 34 Z-TECH3 ™ 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 35 Z-TECH3 ™ 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. o The disconnect turns fairly hard to avoid accidental movement.
  • Page 36 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Recommended Maintenance Schedule 1. No maintenance shall be done on the fan, mount or guy wires while in operation or powered. Complete Lock Out/Tag Out measures on the fan before work is begun. 2. No maintenance shall be done on the fan controller while powered unless the task involves reprogramming or troubleshooting the electrical system.
  • Page 37 Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations Z-Tech Fan Clearance Requirements Fan Frame Detail 120" Sloped Roof Flat Roof Clearances • Min 60” center of fan to roof deck for ideal operating performance without compromising overall fan performance • Min 24" from fan blade’s leading edge to obstruction above or below fan •...

  • Page 38: Vividair Annual Performance Plan

    Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations VIVIDAIR 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 39 VIVIDAIR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE VividAir 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: drew.keller@vividairmovement.com www.vividairmovement.com Company: Address: City/ State/Zip: Contact Name: Email: Phone: The performance plan outlined below will be completed on VividAir large diameter ceiling mount fans annually: Fan(s) Number or Location: 1) Visual inspection of fan.

  • Page 40: Vividair Annual Performance Plan Record

    Z-TECH3 ™ Installation and Technical Operations VividAir 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: Fan Location: Fan Location: Fan Diameter:...
  • Page 41 Z-TECH3 ™ 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 42 Z-TECH3 ™ 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 43 Z-TECH3 ™ 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 44 Z-TECH3 ™ 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 45 Z-TECH3 ™ 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.
  • Page 46 Z-TECH3 ™ 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 47 Z-TECH3 ™ 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" parameter list.
  • Page 48 ® 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 49 8. Once the units have been changed over, submit all pre-authorized costs to Go Fan Yourself for payment. ® 9. No credits or checks will be issued until all original products are received back at Go Fan Yourself and warranty ®...
  • Page 50 Limitation of Warranties and Liabilities Twelve Year Service Life Prorated 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- User”) of any Go Fan Yourself...
  • Page 51 (5) years after Go Fan Yourself® discontinues manufacturing the product, as such period is defined by Go Fan Yourself®, but in no event shall this period be less than the one year from the date that the Warranty Period commences.

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