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  • Page 1 Installation Manual AVD5 Series Fan (Universal Mount)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ..... 50 Warranty ......51 © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 4: Pre-Installation Checklist

     Mount Suitability. I have the appropriate mount for this application. I have verified in the installation manual that the mounting option provided is suitable for this application. I will consult a structural engineer for applications and mounting methods not covered herein. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 5: Caution & Safety

    Connect the ground bar in the control panel to ground at the main breaker and test. • Read. Please refer to the installation instructions for more information. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...
  • Page 6 CAUTION: Moving Parts. Keep all body parts clear of moving parts at all times. ⚠ ATTENTION: Qualified Technicians. All electrical troubleshooting and repair must be done by a qualified technician and meet all applicable codes. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...
  • Page 7 WARNING: Welding. DO NOT attach the fan or fan mounting components to the building structure by welding that component to the structure. DO NOT cement the fan to the structure. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 8: Fan Clearance And Placement

    ATTENTION: The minimum distance of a fan to a wall or similar obstruction should be no less than 1.5 times the diameter of the fan. Reference Figure 1. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...
  • Page 9 ATTENTION: Minimum Height. MacroAir requires that the fan blades must be a minimum of 10 feet (3.05 meters) above the floor. Contact MacroAir for assistance with fan placement and extension selection. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 10: Pre-Installation

    The Glulam mounting method (Referenced on pages 16, 20-22) is recommended for Glulams or wood beams 5-1/8” or wider. For narrower beams, span across two or more beams using the Unistrut mounting method (Referenced on pages 23-24). © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 11: Max Amp, Network Wiring Instructions

    Network Wiring Instructions For clarification of approved networking principles and methods for installing MacroAir Fans, refer to the MacroAir network instructions included with your MacroAir Controller. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 12: Fan Components

    ⚠ ATTENTION: Guy Wires are required when a Universal Mount is used to mount the fan. Motor Unit Images are not to scale © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...

  • Page 13: Mounts & Components

    (4) 3/8” Unistrut Spring Nut (8) Washers, 3/8” Flat (4) Hex Nuts 3/8”-16, Nylon Lock Images are not to scale © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...
  • Page 14 * Kits B and C provided with longer drop lengths Images are not to scale ⚠ ATTENTION: Guy Wires are required when a UMH Mount is used to mount the fan. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 15: Control Panel & Components

    (6) LOCK NUT, 5/16"-24, NYLON, GR5 (1) Loctite 243 (6) Blade Safety Retainer Link Images are not to scale © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...

  • Page 16: Tools Required

    Pre-Installation AVD5 SERIES Tools Required Note: A drill and drill bits will also be required when mounting brackets to Glulam © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...

  • Page 17: I-Beam

    2. The Control Panel must be secured to the I-Beam with I-Beam Clamps and hardware kit. 3. The Safety Cable exits top of UMH and needs to be fed around I-Beam and secured with provided cable clamps. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 18: Glulam

    4. Mount Fan Motor Unit using Universal Mount (UMH) and drop extension onto the base of the control panel using hardware kit, combination wrench, and/or Allen wrench. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 19: Installing The Fan

    (2) I-Beam Shims (Use when Req’d) (4) Hex Bolts 3/8”-16x2” (8) Washers, 3/8” Flat (4) Hex Nuts 3/8”-16, Nylon © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...
  • Page 20 3. ) Assemble other side of I-Beam Mount 4.) Hand tighten nuts to secure Clamp with (1) Clamp and Hardware. in place. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...
  • Page 21 6.) Using a 9/16” combination wrench and a 9/16” socket and torque wrench tighten all hardware to 30 ft-lbs. [41 N-m]. Note: An extension may be required. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 22: Glulam Mounting

    Unistrut mounting method. (Refer to pages 23-24) 1. The Brackets can be located below the glulam if necessary but is not recommended. Locate brackets even with bottom of glulam. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...
  • Page 23 3. Secure the Glulam brackets to the Glulam via (4) 3/8”-16 grade 5 bolts (long enough to go through the entire beam with nylon lock nuts). Stack the Bolt, washer, washer, nut as shown above. Note: This hardware is not provided by MacroAir. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...
  • Page 24 (4) 3/8”-16 x 2” Hex Bolts, (8) 3/8” Washers and (4) 3/8”-16 Nylon Lock Nuts. Using a 9/16” combination wrench and a 9/16” socket and torque wrench tighten all hardware to 30 ft-lbs. [41 N-m]. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 25: Unistrut Mounting

    (4) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolts (4) 3/8” Flat Washer (4) 3/8” Unistrut Spring Nut (1) Loctite 243 © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...
  • Page 26 (3) inches in width requires two or more trusses to be linked with Unistrut. We recommend contacting Unistrut or a licensed structural engineer for a recommendation on the best method for attaching the Unistrut (www.unistrut.us). © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 27: Mounting The Mount

    Pass the motor power cable through the mount as the mount is installed. Continue the cable through the extension when installed (page 26) and through the motor when installed (page 27-30). © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 28: Mounting The Extension

    Tighten hardware to 30 ft-lbs [41 N-m] using torque and combination wrenches. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 29: Motor And Safety Cable Routing

    Many of the following images are shown without these components to provide clarity in the illustrated instruction. Do not remove these components to complete the following instructions. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 30: Mounting The Motor Unit

    4. Raise the fan and carefully guide the motor shaft into the extension tube. Feed the safety cable and motor cable through the motor. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...
  • Page 31 1/4”-20 Bolt through the loop of the safety cable, as shown. Secure the 1/4”-20 Bolt with the provided 1/4”-20 nut and washers in the Safety Cable Bolt Kit. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 32: Motor Cable Connection

    3. Replace the cover previously removed to access the terminal block. Do not yet replace the MacroAir bottom cover as you still need access to install the blades. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 33: Safety Cable Installation, I-Beam/Glulam

    Glulam above brackets. 2. Secure two (2) safety cable clamps around the wire. Pull the cable taut and tighten both nuts using 3/8” combination wrench. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 34: Guy Wire Installation On Umh

    WARNING: DO NOT wrap the guy wires around the building structure. Note: Guy Wires may also be used when fan is mounted with a Rapid Mount Industrial (RMI), reference Installation Manual 90-30091-00. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 35: Guy Wire Tightening

    1/2” combination wrench. ⚠ WARNING: Do not use tools to tighten the turnbuckles; only use tools to tighten the jam nuts. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 36: Guy Wire Band Installation

    4. The safety cord should be pulled tight and fastened as shown. DO NOT EXCESSIVELY STRETCH THE ELASTIC CORD. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...

  • Page 37: Blade/Strut Lubrication

    1”-1.5” long and spaced as indicated. NOTE: The lubricant should reach the top of the groove. It is not necessary to use the entire tube. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 38: Installing Fan Blades

    (with the safety retainer links) until mounting holes line up. Insert two 5/16”-24 Hex Hd Bolts, Washers and Nylon Locknuts provided in Blade Bolt Kit. 2. Install each Blade and Safety Retainer Link in same manner. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 39: Assembly Conclusion

    (ref page 28, notes 1 & 2). Tighten the three screws to 5 in- lbs [.56 N-m] to secure cover in place. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...

  • Page 40: Wiring The Fan

    This fan control should only be installed by qualified technicians familiar with the requirements of the NEC and local codes. Note: MacroAir Technologies has a policy of continuous product improvement and reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice.

  • Page 41: Control Panel Overview

    4. 25 feet of shielded power cable is provided exiting the control panel to be used to connect to power source. Images are not to scale © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 42: Control Panel Schematics

    Wiring the Fan AVD5 SERIES Digital Control Panel Schematic (SINGLE PHASE) © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...
  • Page 43 Wiring the Fan AVD5 SERIES Digital Control Panel Schematic (THREE PHASE LINE IN) © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...

  • Page 44: Mounting The Wall Controller

    D – Speed Box: Real-time indication of fan speed. E – Navigation: Navigate to the next screen. F – Settings: Displays settings and information about the fan. Images are not to scale © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 45: Touchpad Remote Installation

    6. Lock the provided bezel into place via the plastic tabs. 7. Plug the provided Stranded, Shielded CAT5e cable from the fan into the RJ45 on the outside of the enclosure. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...
  • Page 46 RJ45 coupler. 5. Secure the touch screen to the enclosure using the 2 provided screws. 6. Lock the provided bezel into place via the plastic tabs. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 47: Touchpad Remote Enclosure & Display

    Mounting the Wall Controller AVD5 SERIES Touchpad Remote LCD Display Touchpad Remote Enclosure © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...

  • Page 48: Touchpad Remote

    VFD. Home Screen Fault Code Screen Images are not to scale © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...

  • Page 49: Network Controller 30

    6. Press “Done” to return to the Fan Control Screen. Note: For clarification of these and other procedures refer to the Manual included with your MacroAir Controller 30. Images are not to scale © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 50: Mounting Bracket Hole Patterns

    Information AVD5 SERIES Mounting Bracket Hole Patterns Standard Mounting Pattern On Control Panel © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...
  • Page 51 Information AVD5 SERIES Mounting Bracket Hole Patterns, cont. I-Beam Bracket and Shim Glulam Bracket © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com AVD5 FAN INSTALLATION MANUAL (UMH Version) 90-30090-00 Rev A-02 Date: 061124...

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    MacroAir for help. CONTACT US: For installation assistance, application questions, technical sales support & any other inquiries, please contact us at (866) 668-3247. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    If your issue cannot be resolved using the table above, please contact MacroAir technical support at (866) 668-3247. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...

  • Page 54: Warranty

    1 "Standard Electrical" means any common electrical component that is utilized across more than one fan line will assume the higher warranty period. 2 "Operate properly" applies only to mechanical, electrical, and structural systems of the Product. © 2021 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...
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