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March 2024

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  • Page 1 STORM Series Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual March 2024...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Technical Data ..........9 11.1 Maintenance Schedule ......... 45 Dimensions ........... 10 11.2 Common Questions ........47 6.3.1 STORM Series ........10 11.3 Troubleshooting Procedures ......47 Expanded View ..........11 6.4.1 STORM Series ........11 Installation ............11 Handling Information........12 7.1.1...

  • Page 3: General Information

    No claims, representations or warranties, whether expressed or implied, are made by Plastec Ventilation Inc as to the safety, reliability, durability, and performance of any of our companies' products. Furthermore, our company accepts no liability whatsoever for the safety, reliability, durability, and performance of any of our companies' products.

  • Page 4: Storage

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 THE RECEIVER MUST NOTE ANY DAMAGE ON THE CARRIER’S BILL OF LADING AND FILE A CLAIM IMMEDIATELY WITH THE FREIGHT COMPANY. Keep a record of all equipment received including inspection details and date of receipt.

  • Page 5: Personal Protective Equipment

    3 Regulatory Compliance 3.1 Certifications PLASTEC Ventilation certifies that the STORM Series shown herein is licensed to bear the AMCA Seal. The ratings shown are based on tests and procedures performed in accordance with AMCA Publication 211 and AMCA Publication 311 and comply with the requirements of the AMCA Certified Ratings Program.
  • Page 6 THE DEFINITION OF THE ZONE AND DIVISION (0, 1 OR 2 FOR GASES) IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER, CUSTOMER, PROJECT MANAGER AND/OR SITE MANAGER. IN NO CASE CAN PLASTEC VENTILATION BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A WRONG CHOICE OF ZONE.

  • Page 7: Warranty

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 PLASTEC VENTILATION PRODUCTS ARE CERTIFIED ONLY FOR ZONE II GAZ. EXPLOSION RESISTANT MARKING: NEC 500: CLASS I DIV II GROUP A,B,T4 NEC 505: CLASS I ZONE II AEx d GROUP IIC T4...
  • Page 8 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 technical direction of installation, inspection, repair, operation or use of any products or parts covered by this proposal, acknowledgment, order or furnished by seller shall, in no case exceed the price allocable to the product or parts thereof which give rise to the claim and shall terminate one (1) year after shipment of said products and parts.

  • Page 9: Description

    6 Description 6.1 Intended Use The STORM series and STORM XP series blowers were developed and built for the intended purpose of being used in ventilation systems. These blowers are intended to be used for extracting air from ventilation systems, especially for ventilation systems with the presence of corrosive gases/vapors.

  • Page 10: Dimensions

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 6.3 Dimensions 6.3.1 STORM Series ØA (OD) ØF (OD) Sub Series (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) 2.95 9.83 4.99 2.95 3.34 4.99 1.65 6.21 Storm 10 (75)

  • Page 11: Expanded View

    Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 6.4 Expanded View 6.4.1 STORM Series 7 Installation The area where fan(s) are installed should provide support for rigid mounting of the fan(s). Fans not supported properly will cause vibration that could cause damage or injury! The fan(s) should be securely mounted when installed.

  • Page 12: Handling Information

    PPE. 7.1.1 Rigging Instructions Larger STORM series blowers will require the use of cranes or lifting systems for rooftop installations. These systems will have hooks and lift points on the motor. Depending on the motor, the motor will have one central lift point or two separate lift points.

  • Page 13: Installation Orientations

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 IMPORTANT! Installing a blower with a duct bend directly before or after the fan can lead to increased back pressure and turbulence which will cause increased pressure drop, excess noise and vibration, potential premature wear on the blower, and reduced blower efficiency.

  • Page 14: Storm Series

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 7.4 STORM Series 7.4.1 Disassembly Instructions 1. Place the blower face down (Onto the inlet/with motor vertical) on a table that can support the weight of the blower. 2. Remove the T25 Torx head screws from the motor plate. (There will be 8 or 16 screws depending on the blower.
  • Page 15 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 4. Using a flathead screwdriver or a flat pry tool, remove the hub cap from the center of the impeller. It may require going through the blade of the impeller to remove the hub cap.
  • Page 16 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 from the motor shaft. At a certain point, it may require adding a spacer to the middle of the impeller for extra leverage. A bolt with the head facing up can act as a spacer.

  • Page 17: Assembly/Reassembly Instructions

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 7.4.2 Assembly/Reassembly Instructions 1. Place the motor with the shaft facing upwards on a table that can support the weight of the blower. 2. Set the motor plate onto the C face of the motor. It may require a small hammer or dead blow mallet to set the plate onto the rabbet.
  • Page 18 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 3. Secure the motor plate screwing the 4 bolts and washers through the plate into the C face of the motor. 4. Align the impeller with the top of the motor shaft, ensuring that it is level. Push the impeller down the shaft until it touches the shaft shoulder.
  • Page 19 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 5. Cover the hub bushing with the hub cap. Use a driving rod and mallet to seat it properly. 6. Place the blower housing with the inlet downward on the table.
  • Page 20 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 blower is being installed in a weather hood, the motor will be mounted upside down so blower orientation should be adjusted accordingly. 8. Once the desired orientation is selected, lift the motor assembly, and lower it into the blower housing, being careful not to damage the impeller.

  • Page 21: Electrical Installation/Wiring

    Otherwise, there is the danger of electric shock. CAUTION! Proper grounds, disconnecting devices and other safety devices and their location are the responsibility of the user and are not provided by Plastec Ventilation Inc. WARNING! For equipment protection, install a ground leakage type breaker with a fast response circuit capable of handling large currents.

  • Page 22: Single Phase Motors

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 give an indication of the fan performance. Any serious deviations could indicate a potential motor failure. All motors carry a one-year warranty from date of shipment. For repairs within warranty period, the motor must be taken to the motor manufacturer’s authorized service dealer.

  • Page 23: Elprom/Orange1

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 8.2.2 Elprom/Orange1 Capacitor already wired on U2/W1 DO NOT TOUCH 8.3 Three Phase Motors 8.3.1 Techtop www.plastecventilation.com | +1 (941) 751-7596 page 23...

  • Page 24: Elprom/Orange1

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 8.3.2 Elprom/Orange1 8.4 Thermal Protection PLASTEC’s explosion resistant motors are equipped with thermal protection from factory. A Normally Open relay is required to use to thermal protection that is built into the motors.

  • Page 25: Accessories

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 9 Accessories 9.1 Motor Support Stand 9.1.1 Installation 1. Secure the Motor support stand in the desired location before installing the blower on top of the stand. All motor support stands have a hole drilled in each of the four corners of the feet for easy mounting at the desired installation location.
  • Page 26 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 3. Insert the 4 supplied bolts through the feet of the motor and the top of the motor support stand. 4. On the underside of the motor support stand, thread the 4 supplied nuts onto the bolts.

  • Page 27: Weather Hood

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 5. Ensure that the motor is completely secured to the support stand before running the blower. 9.2 Weather hood 9.2.1 Installation 1. It is recommended to have two people when installing a blower onto a weather hood. It is recommended to begin wiring the blower motor before installing the blower on the www.plastecventilation.com...
  • Page 28 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 weather hood. Wiring may become difficult after installation. Place the weather hood on its feet. Ensure that it is secured at the desired location. 2. Insert the blower into the weather hood. The feet of the motor should be facing towards the top of the weather hood when inserting the blower.
  • Page 29 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 4. Insert the provided bolts through the feet of the motor and through the top of the weather hood. 5. Place the provided washers over the bolts that are protruding through the top of the weather hood.
  • Page 30 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 6. Ensure that the blower is completely secured to the weather hood before running the blower. www.plastecventilation.com | +1 (941) 751-7596 page 30...

  • Page 31: Vibration Isolators

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 9.3 Vibration Isolators 9.3.1 Motor Support Stand Installation 1. Secure the Motor support stand in the desired location before installing the blower on top of the stand. All motor support stands have a hole drilled in each of the four corners of the feet for easy mounting at the desired installation location.
  • Page 32 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 3. Secure the vibration isolators to the motor stand with the provided nuts. Ensure that the vibration isolators position align with the position of the holes in the feet of the blower motor.
  • Page 33 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 5. Secure the blower assembly to the vibration isolators with the provided nuts. 6. Ensure that the blower assembly is properly secured to the motor stand and vibration isolators before running.

  • Page 34: Weather Hood Installation

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 9.3.2 Weather hood Installation 1. Place the weather hood on a table or working surface. It is recommended to install the isolators before installing the blower on the weather hood.
  • Page 35 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 4. Through the opening in the rear, secure the vibration isolators to the weather hood with the provided nuts. 5. Ensure that the vibration isolators are properly secured to the weather hood before installing the blower.

  • Page 36: Speed Nozzle

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 9.4 Speed Nozzle 9.4.1 Installation 1. Secure the blower in the desired location before installing the speed nozzle onto the blower. If using the metal support stand, secure by using the pre-drilled holes in the corners of the support stand feet.
  • Page 37 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 2. Place the speed nozzle over the blower outlet. The speed nozzle should slide smoothly onto the blower outlet. 3. Secure the speed nozzle to the blower outlet. Drill four evenly spaced holes through the speed nozzle and into the blower outlet.

  • Page 38: Weather Stack

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 4. Ensure that the speed nozzle is properly secured before starting the blower. 9.5 Weather Stack 9.5.1 Installation 1. Secure the blower in the desired location before installing the speed nozzle onto the blower.
  • Page 39 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 2. Place the stack over the blower outlet. The stack should slide smoothly onto the blower outlet. 3. Secure the stack to the blower outlet. Drill four evenly spaced holes through the stack and into the blower outlet.
  • Page 40 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 4. Ensure that the stack is properly secured before starting the blower. www.plastecventilation.com | +1 (941) 751-7596 page 40...

  • Page 41: Stack Guywire Band Installation

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 9.5.2 Stack Guywire Band Installation 1. Ensure that the blower is properly secured in the desired location. Before installing the band and guywires, ensure that the stack is secured onto the blower and is standing vertically.
  • Page 42 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 5. Bend out the three tabs on the stack guywire band. Loop the guywires through the pre- drilled holes in the tabs. Secure the guywires with the provided D-clamps. 6. Hook the turnbuckles onto the anchor points 7.

  • Page 43: Test & Start Procedures

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 10 Test & Start Procedures 10.1 Test & Normal Start Procedures WARNING: Do not insert your hands or arms in the fan while it is running. It is highly recommended to insert an exhaust cap on the outlet and a six feet duct on the inlet flange to avoid accident or aspiration of hand, arm, or clothes when the fan is running.

  • Page 44: Vfd Start Procedures

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 All fans have sealed for life ball bearings and do not require lubrication. Running the unit for 15 to 20 minutes will ensure lubricant thoroughly mixed with the bearings and operate at optimum quietness.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting/Maintenance/Repair

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 11 Troubleshooting/Maintenance/Repair Before performing any maintenance on the fan, be sure power is turned off and locked in the off position at the service entrance. Ventilators should be carefully checked at least once a year. For critical or rugged applications, a routine check every two or three months is suggested.
  • Page 46 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 The rotating wheel or propeller requires enhanced attention since materials in the air being handled can build up on blades to cause destructive vibration or weaken the structure of the propeller by corroding and /or eroding the blades.

  • Page 47: Common Questions

    Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 WARNING! Before cleaning the fan, ensure that the impeller is at a complete stand still and that any disconnect switches are switched to the OFF position. WARNING! Follow all safety precautions before approaching the fan. Only qualified individuals should be carrying out the cleaning of the fan.
  • Page 48 Check that motor is not insulated. If Insufficient Cooling insulated, remove insulation to restore Contact PLASTEC Ventilation for Cooling Fan is broken replacement motor cooling fan If a speed controller is being used on a Single Phase Motor, it will...
  • Page 49 Plastec Ventilation, Inc. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual March 2024 Contact PLASTEC Ventilation about Impeller Imbalance a replacement Impeller or Impeller exchange. Carefully remove dirt or debris from Impeller. Ensure that the Impeller is Dirt or debris build-up on Impeller...

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