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MOBILE SERIES FANS
OWNER'S MANUAL
Model: MobileFlex
Congratulations on selecting the most powerful and
advanced SonicAire fan. Our company wants you to
be 100% satisfied with your purchase. At SonicAire,
we are focused on providing exceptional customer
service. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your
equipment or have any other questions, we urge you
to give us a call. We have a dedicated staff eager to
assist you with any questions or concerns.
Technical Specifications
Voltage: 110v / 1 Phase, 60 Hz
Motor: 1 HP TEAO Fan
Weight: 450 lbs / 204.1 kg
Oscillation: 120° Vertical Cleaning Radius
Temp Rating: For use up to 55°C/130°F
Installation and electrical wiring must be completed by qualified persons in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.
Before servicing or cleaning the unit, disconnect the fan from the power supply and follow proper lock-out-tag-out procedures for your
location. Any cover, guard, or safety device removed for repair must be replaced as originally installed.
Ensure installation securement does not penetrate walls or ceilings where electrical components or wiring could be potentially damaged.
Fan units are not designed or intended to be mounted to movable objects.
All overhead areas must be cleaned and free of dust buildup prior to powering on fan. If fan is not in service, any dust buildup must be
cleaned prior to restarting fan.
SonicAire fans are for the prevention of dust accumulation and are not to be used for declassifying areas with dust accumulation.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
All overhead areas must be cleaned and free of dust buildup prior to powering on fan. If fan is not in service, any dust buildup must be cleaned prior to restarting fan. SonicAire fans are for the prevention of dust accumulation and are not to be used for declassifying areas with dust accumulation. www.sonicaire.com 1.336.712.2437... -
Page 2: Safety Information
SonicAire MobileFlex Owner’s Manual Safety information WARNING: Failure to follow recommended operating and safety procedures may result in death or serious injury. We recommend that you manually clean your facility’s overhead area before turning on the MobileFlex fan. The dust buildup must be reduced to below the minimum explosive concentration (MEC) level. -
Page 3: Setting Up Your Fan
Inspect the workplace to avoid overhead obstructions or possible hazards. • Keep the area surrounding the unit free of objects. • SonicAire encourages the use of a caution barrier around the MobileFlex fan. Setting up your fan Unpacking your fan The MobileFlex is shipped resting on its back as illustrated in Figure 1.1. -
Page 4: Inspection And Startup
SonicAire MobileFlex Owner’s Manual Attention: Ensure that the decals on the male and female plugs align before pushing the plugs together. DO NOT FORCE! Inspection and startup I. Perform a pre- operation inspection Be aware of and avoid the following during start up and operation: •... - Page 5 SonicAire MobileFlex Owner’s Manual II. Start up your fan(s) With the unit in transport mode (Figure 1.6), lower all three support legs and ensure they are locked in place. Place all switches on the control panel (Figure 1.4) in the “OFF” position and turn the VFD potentiometer to “0”...
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Page 6: Placing Your Fan
SonicAire MobileFlex Owner’s Manual 11 Press and hold the F3 button again. The fan should begin to descend. Continue to hold the F3 button until the fan unit has descended completely. 12 Raise the fan back to maximum height by pressing and holding the F3 button again. - Page 7 SonicAire MobileFlex Owner’s Manual Place Caution barriers or cones as required. This is necessary if your fan is located in a high-traffic area. Plug in 115V cord and connect to plant compressed air hose or portable compressed air tank. Note: Ensure that the fan will be able to rotate a full 360° without hitting any object in the overhead area.
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Page 8: Maintaining Your Fan
Owner’s Manual Maintaining your fan Continuous operation SonicAire fans are designed so that they can operate continuously. In order for the fan to create an effective overhead barrier to prevent dust accumulation, the fan MUST be running during production. CAUTION: It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the fans are operated frequently enough that a “dust cloud”... - Page 9 Inspect the upper lift cylinder for any signs of cracking or bulging. Pay particular attention to the area just below the reinforcing collar. If any issues are observed, remove unit from service and contact SonicAire Parts and Service. If no damage is observed, the unit can be put back into service.
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Page 10: Fan Parts Warranty
Parts and Service (partsandservice@sonicaire.com or 1-336-712-2437). You will be guided through some troubleshooting steps and offered the option to receive replacement parts or return the unit to the factory for repairs. SonicAire replacement parts carry a 1 year warranty. WHAT IS NOT COVERED Use in a manner that is inconsistent with SonicAire’s user, operator, or installation... -
Page 11: Lcd Screen Controls
Standard Pro Series fans are warrantied to 130°F/55°C. Extreme Temperature Fans and Parts are available for warrantied parts to 170°F/75°C. Contact SonicAire Parts and Service at 1-336-712-2437 for more information. Housekeeping expenses due to inoperative condition of a fan unit. - Page 12 SonicAire MobileFlex Owner’s Manual FUNCTION 2: Run timer Press F2 to cycle through the on/off settings for the run timer. This function operates a countdown timer for how long the fan will operate. To change the time of operation, press and hold the ESC button until the hour:minute designation is highlighted.
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Page 13: Idrive
SonicAire MobileFlex Owner’s Manual Control wiring diagram iDrive The iDrive system allows you to adjust the preferred cleaning area by changing the vertical oscillation angle. The iDrive system (Figure 2.1) allows the user to make simple adjustments to achieve a custom cleaning angle. - Page 14 After reviewing the angle illustrations to decide which setting would be ideal for your facility, choose a setting from the list on page 15. Note: For additional oscillation settings, see the Additional iDrive Options section or contact SonicAire Parts and Service at 1-336-712-2437 or at partsandservice@ sonicaire.com.
- Page 15 SonicAire MobileFlex Owner’s Manual The fan nozzle must be positioned to the right of the fan when viewing the iDrive for all hanging mounts (to the left for standing mounts). 3 While supporting fan nozzle, disconnect the Connecting link from the Drive Disc by loosening the locknut on the end of the shoulder bolt.
- Page 16 Connecting Link attachment position on each the Drive and Driven Discs. Important: Contact SonicAire for assistance if you are not certain of your selection or simply want to confirm your selection process. Warning: Improper attachment of the Connecting Link may result in equipment damage! NOTE: Always use Standing Mount settings for MobileFlex fan.
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Page 17: Wiring Diagrams
SonicAire MobileFlex Owner’s Manual Wiring diagrams Mobile fan wiring diagram MobileFlex Primary Motor Motor (hp) Overload Circular Gearmotor (W) Protection Connector and LOTO Fuse (A) 110v Disconnect Provided by Capacitor (µF) Others ** Use Class CC Fuse Slip Ring Fan Enclosure...
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