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Page 1 Proudly distributed by Address Phone Email PO Box 76343 0800 638 9376 contact@netzero.co.nz Manukau, Auckland 2241 © Net Zero Energy Solutions Ltd 2025...
Page 2 Installation Manual MacroAir AVDX...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents MacroAir AVDX Fan Pre-Installation Checklist Pre-Installation Checklist ....2 Caution & Safety ..... 3 Introduction Fan Clearance and Placement .
Page 4: Pre-Installation Checklist
Pre-Installation Checklist MacroAir AVDX Fan Literature (Pg. 3)  Order Verification. I have verified the order information. All components are accounted for.  Read. I have read this Installation Manual and all other instructions before installing this fan Power (Pg. 3-4) ...
Page 5: Caution & Safety
Introduction MacroAir AVDX Fan Caution and Safety This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Page 6 Introduction MacroAir AVDX Fan Electrical Guidelines cont. ⚠ ATTENTION: Factory Configured. All electrical controls are configured at the factory and are ready to use. No user adjustments are available. Follow the included wiring schematics and installation instructions when installing this device to ensure proper operation. Do not make any changes to any part of the motor control panel without first consulting MacroAir.
Page 7 Introduction MacroAir AVDX Fan Key Safety Systems, cont. ⚠ WARNING: Safety Cable and Guy Wires. Install safety cable on EVERY fan. Install guy wires on every fan, unless otherwise specified. Properly installing the guy wires will keep the fan stable in case of earthquake or in “outdoor”...
Page 8: Fan Clearance And Placement
Introduction MacroAir AVDX Fan Clearance Guidelines ⚠ ATTENTION: Sprinkler Systems and Fan Placement. In any installation where fire sprinklers are in place, do not interfere with their correct operation. Fans should be located no less than 3 feet below a sprinkler and placed central to each sprinkler quadrant.
Page 9: Universal Mount
Introduction MacroAir AVDX Fan General Information on Fan Placement and Spacing, cont. Universal Mount (Standard) Figure 2: Fan Clearance (h/v see Fig 4) Note: Guy wires not shown. Slope (in) 2/12 4/12 6/12 8/12 10/12 Roof Angle 9.5 18.4 26.6...
Page 10: Rapid Mount Industrial
Introduction MacroAir AVDX Fan General Information on Fan Placement and Spacing, cont. Rapid Mount Industrial (optional) Figure 5: Fan Clearance (h/v see Fig 7) Note: Guy wires not shown. Slope (in) 2/12 4/12 6/12 8/12 10/12 Roof Angle 9.5 18.4...
Page 11: Pre-Installation
Pre-Installation MacroAir AVDX Fan Fan Dimensions Dimensions listed above are applicable to all MacroAir AVDX fans. I-Beam/Glulam Chart The Min Range dimension is determined by using the inside slots of the Universal Mount or Rapid Mount Bracket. The Max Range by using the outside slots of the bracket. The Mid-Range by using a combination of inside slots on one side and the outside slots on the other.
Page 12: Max Amp, Network Wiring Instructions
Note: Fuses listed are fast acting fuses. Network Wiring Instructions MacroAir AVDX fans are wired in a daisy chain with one CAT5e from the controller/previous fan into an RJ45 port on the control panel, and one CAT5e going to the next fan from the second RJ45 port on the panel.
Page 13: Fan Components
Pre-Installation MacroAir AVDX Fan Fan Components Exploded View of Fan ⚠ ATTENTION: Guy Wires shown in this view are required when a Universal Mount is used to mount the fan and may be used as an option when a Rapid Mount is used.
Page 14: Mounts & Components
Pre-Installation MacroAir AVDX Fan Mounts & Components Universal Mount (standard) Rapid Mount (optional) Extension Safety Bar Kit (1) Safety Bar (2) Screw, ¼”-20X5/8” I-Beam Clamps & I-Beam Bolt Kit (2) I-Beam Clamps (2) I-Beam Shims (4) Hex Bolts 1/2”-13x2-1/2” (8) Washers, 1/2” Flat (4) Hex Nuts 1/2”-13, Nylon Lock...
Page 15 Pre-Installation MacroAir AVDX Fan Mounts & Components (cont.) Glulam Brackets (optional) Safety Cable Kit Hardware Required but Not Provided: (1) Wire Rope 3/16” (4) 1/2”-13 Grade 5 Hex Bolts (at least (2) Wire Rope Clamps 2-1/2” longer than Glulam) (8) 1/2” Flat Washers (4) 1/2”...
Page 16: Control Panel & Components
Pre-Installation MacroAir AVDX Fan Control Panel & Components CAT5E Stranded Shielded Cable Motor Cable Control Panel ----- (Physical Enclosure 12”x12”x8”) Motor Cable Gland (Installed by customer) Digital Touchpad Remote Local Override Remote (Optional: see pg47 of this manual) Images are not to scale.
Page 17: Tools Required
Pre-Installation MacroAir AVDX Fan Tools Required Note: A drill and drill bits will also be required when mounting brackets and control panel to Glulam Images are not to scale. © 2019 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com...
Page 18: Installing The Fan
Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan I-Beam Installation Overview 1. Mount Fan Unit to base of Universal Mount or Rapid Mount (not shown) using hardware pack, combination wrench, and socket wrench. 2. The Safety Cable needs to be fed around I-Beam and through fan unit frame.
Page 19: I-Beam Mounting
Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan I-Beam Mounting This method is recommended for I-beams 6-1/2” or wider. 1.) Hand tighten Nuts to secure Clamp 2.) Assemble one side of I-Beam Mount and Shim in place. with (1) Clamp, (1) Shim and Hardware.
Page 20 Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan I-Beam Mounting (cont.) 3. Position the Universal Mount or Rapid Mount (not shown) under the I-Beam so that one side of the beam is between the clamp and the mount. 4. Assemble other side of I-Beam Mount 5.
Page 21 Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan I-Beam Mounting (cont.) 6. Center the Universal Mount or Rapid Mount (not shown) on the I-Beam. 7. Using a 3/4” combination wrench and a 3/4” socket and torque wrench, tighten all hardware to 75 ft-lbs. [102 N-m] on Universal Mount. Tighten all hardware to 30 ft-lbs.
Page 22: Glulam Installation Overview
Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Glulam Installation Overview 1. The Safety Cable needs to be fed through a hole in the Glulam, preferably above the center line of the Glulam. 2. The Control Panel must be secured to the Glulam via wood screws at least 5 feet outside of the swept area.
Page 23: Glulam Mounting
Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Glulam Mounting This method 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. (Refer to page 24) 1. The Brackets can be located below the glulam if necessary but is not recommended.
Page 24 Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Glulam Mounting (cont.) 2. Drill maximum 5/8” diameter clearance holes through the glulam for (4) 1/2”-13 mounting bolts and (1) hole for the 3/16” diameter safety cable. The highest bolt hole should not be below the beam’s center line unless the glulam is too tall.
Page 25 Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Glulam Mounting (cont.) 4. Using a 3/4” combination wrench and a 3/4” socket and torque wrench tighten all hardware to 75 ft-lbs. [102 N-m]. 5. Mount the Universal Mount or Rapid Mount (not shown) to the glulam brackets using the Mount Bolt Kit which contains (4) 1/2”-13 x 1.50”...
Page 26: Unistrut Mounting
Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Unistrut Mounting This method is used to span components of a building structure. Attachment points to the building structure can vary greatly, contact Unistrut, so they can recommend the best method for attaching the Unistrut (www.unistrut.us).
Page 27 Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Unistrut Mounting (cont.) 2. Attach the Universal Mount or Rapid Mount (not shown) in the most desired position between the trusses using hardware indicated (not provided). Apply Loctite 243 (or equivalent) to the 1/2”-13 bolts prior to mounting. Unistrut clamps are not permitted in this mounting method.
Page 28: Mounting The Extension
Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Mounting the Extension 1. Attach the extension to the bottom of the Universal Mount or Rapid Mount (not shown). Tighten hardware to 30 ft-lbs [41 N-m] using torque and combination wrenches. © 2019 MacroAir Technologies...
Page 29: Motor & Safety Cable Routing
Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Motor and Safety Cable Routing The motor cable and the safety cable are to be routed through the mount and extension as shown above, after the mounts have been properly secured to the building (not shown above).
Page 30: Mounting The Motor Unit
Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Mounting the Motor Unit ⚠ WARNING: The fan must be lifted by the struts. 1. Set the fan unit on its struts on a pair of Unistrut cross bars to raise the fan on a lift. Two people can lift the fan if a lift is not available.
Page 31 Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Mounting the Motor Unit, cont. 3. When the motor is mounted to the bottom of the extension, the motor cable and safety cable will be passed through the fan’s top mounting bracket for connection to the fan unit.
Page 32: Safety Cable Installation
Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Safety Cable Installation I-Beam 1. Wrap safety cable from extension and mount, around I- beam multiple times. 2. Secure two (2) safety cable clamps around the wire. Pull the cable taut and tighten both nuts using 3/8”...
Page 33: Motor Cable Connection
Installing the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Motor Cable Connection 1. Pass the wires protruding from the extension tube through the supplied cable gland and into the motor electrical box. Connect wires with wire nuts (not supplied). Attach ground wire according to electrical schematic. Reference the Motor Wiring Diagram shown below.
Page 34: Guy Wire Installation
Installing Guy Wires MacroAir AVDX Fan Guy Wire Installation ⚠ ATTENTION: Guy Wires are required when a Universal Mount is used to mount the fan. Guy wires may be used as an option when a Rapid Mount is used. Guy wires are cut to a predetermined length.
Page 35: Guy Wire Tightening
Installing Guy Wires MacroAir AVDX Fan Guy Wire Installation, cont. 3. Avoid any sharp edges that may contact the guy wire. Guy wires need to be attached to the building structure via 1/2” eye lags or 1/2” eye bolts. Secure the cables with the provided cable clamps (see step 4).
Page 36: Guy Wire Band Installation
Installing Guy Wires MacroAir AVDX Fan Guy Wire Band Installation ⚠ ATTENTION: The Guy Wire Band is required when Guy Wires are installed. 1. Insert the elastic cord through the top eyelet of each of the 4 turnbuckles. 2. Pull one of the ends of the cord through one of the holes on the cable lock and then pull the end into the groove to lock it.
Page 37: Installing Fan Blades
Installing Fan Blades MacroAir AVDX Fan Blade & Safety Link Assembly 1. Apply the provided lubricant in 4 spots on the top and 4 spots on the bottom of each strut as indicated. Each line of lubricant should be in a groove of the strut, starting at the tip of the strut, approximately 1”-1.5”...
Page 38 Installing Fan Blades MacroAir AVDX Fan Blade & Safety Link Assembly (cont.) 4. With the blades and the safety retainer links in place, install the blade bolts, washers, and nuts in a clockwise or counterclockwise manner. 5. Using a 1/2” combination wrench and a 1/2”...
Page 39: Wiring The Fan
Wiring the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Electrical & Safety Cable Installation ⚠ WARNING: MOTOR CABLES AND INCOMING POWER MUST NEVER BE RUN IN THE SAME CONDUIT. FAILURE TO INSTALL PER MACROAIR INSTRUCTIONS, INCLUDING WIRING, MAY BE HAZARDOUS, CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE, AND VOID THE MANUFACTURE’S WARRANTY.
Page 40: Control Panel Overview
Wiring the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Control Panel Overview 3 Phase 1 Phase 1. Control Panels come pre-wired, as illustrated above. 2. Make sure the control wiring is CAT5e shielded, stranded or greater. 3. If removed from the enclosure, the disconnect switch must be in the OFF position when removed, and in the OFF position when reinstalled to prevent misalignment of switch.
Page 41: Control Panel Schematic
Wiring the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Digital Control Panel Schematic If the Local Override Remote Option is present, this Control Panel Schematic will be superseded by that in the Local Override Remote Operation Manual (see page 47 of this manual).
Page 42 Wiring the Fan MacroAir AVDX Fan Digital Control Panel Schematic (Existing Networks) If the Local Override Remote Option is present, the Control Panel Schematic will be superseded by that in the Local Override Remote Operation Manual (see page 47 of this manual).
Page 43: Touchpad Remote User Interface
Mounting Wall Controller MacroAir AVDX Fan Touchpad Remote User Interface Buttons: A – Forward / Reverse: Select fan rotational direction. B – Power Button: Turn the fan on or off (forward or reverse must be chosen to start the fan).
Page 44: Touchpad Remote Installation
Mounting Wall Controller MacroAir AVDX Fan Touchpad Remote Installation Wall Mounting (Provided) 1. Gently remove the front bezel from the touch screen using a small flat tipped screwdriver where the bezel notch meets the dismount tab located at the bottom of the touch screen.
Page 45 Mounting Wall Controller MacroAir AVDX Fan Touchpad Remote Installation (cont.) Flush Mounting (Not Provided) 1. Gently remove the front bezel from the touch screen using a small flat tipped screwdriver where the bezel notch meets the dismount tab located at the bottom of the touch screen.
Page 46: Touchpad Remote Enclosure & Display
Mounting Wall Controller MacroAir AVDX Fan Touchpad Remote LCD Display Touchpad Remote Enclosure © 2019 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com INSTALLATION MANUAL, AVDX 90-30056-00 Rev A-08 Date: 051524...
Page 47: Motor Calibration
Motor Calibration MacroAir AVDX Fan Touchpad Remote 1. Upon first power-up of the touchpad, the correct fan diameter will need to be selected. 2. After the blade size is selected, navigate to the next page using the arrow in the lower left to reach the motor calibration screen.
Page 48: Network Controller 30
Motor Calibration MacroAir AVDX Fan Network Controller 30 First Calibration 1. On the control screen. Click the button of the fan that needs to be calibrated. 2. Once on the Fan screen, press the Configure button. 3. Once on the Configure screen, input the correct fan diameter and number of blades.
Page 49: Local Override Remote Option
Information MacroAir AVDX Fan Local Override Remote Option ⚠ ATTENTION: Local Override Remote Operation Manual. If the Local Override Option was purchased then refer to the Local Override Remote Operation Manual for the appropriate Wiring Diagrams, Control Panel images, and instructions. The Control Panels on page 38, and the Wiring Diagrams on pages 39 and 40 of this manual are superseded and replaced by those in the Local Override Remote Operation Manual.
Page 50: Mounting Bracket Hole Patterns
Information MacroAir AVDX Fan Mounting Bracket Hole Patterns Standard Universal Mount Mounting Pattern Standard Rapid Mount Mounting Pattern Extra Wide Universal Mount Mounting Pattern © 2019 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com INSTALLATION MANUAL, AVDX 90-30056-00 Rev A-08 Date: 051524...
Page 51 Information MacroAir AVDX Fan Mounting Bracket Hole Patterns, cont. I-Beam Bracket Glulam Bracket © 2019 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free: 866 668 3247 Fax: 909 890 2313 www.macroairfans.com INSTALLATION MANUAL, AVDX 90-30056-00 Rev A-08 Date: 051524...
Page 52: Maintenance
Information MacroAir AVDX Fan Maintenance Guy Wire Check (if applicable): Checking a MacroAir fan’s guy wires for tension and inspecting for frayed sections could mitigate a problem before it occurs. The guy wires should be under enough tension to prevent any movement in the motor unit or the extension tube. If the motor unit can be moved by pushing on it, the guy wires need to be tightened.
Page 53: Troubleshooting
Information MacroAir AVDX Fan Troubleshooting Please refer to the table below if you experience issues with the fan operation. Symptoms Possible Solution Flip disconnect switch to “OFF” for 30 seconds and The fan is not turning and the lights on then flip to “ON”.
Page 54: Warranty
Information MacroAir AVDX Fan Warranty MacroAir warrants the Products listed in the table below will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and maintenance for the applicable Warranty Period. Other than the Warranty set forth in this document, no other written or oral warranties apply, and no employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to give any other warranties on behalf of MacroAir.
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