Greenheck ERS-MD Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the
product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions
could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
Vektor ERS-MD
Greenheck model VKERS is a pre-engineered energy
recovery system designed to connect directly to a
Vektor-MD high plume dilution blower with bypass air
plenum. This installation manual covers procedures
for receiving, installing and maintaining the energy
recovery coil section.
For additional instruction and maintenance
information on the Vektor-MD high plume dilution
blowers, visit www.greenheck.com and download the
VK-MD instruction manual, part number 464652.

General Safety Information

Only qualified personnel should install this fan system.
Personnel should have a clear understanding of these
instructions and should be aware of general safety
precautions. Improper installation can result in electric
shock, possible injury due to coming in contact with
moving parts, as well as other potential hazards.
Other considerations may be required if high winds
or seismic activity are present. If more information
is needed, contact a licensed professional engineer
before moving forward.
DANGER
Always disconnect power before working on or near
a fan. Lock and tag the disconnect switch or breaker
to prevent accidental power up.
CAUTION
When servicing the fan, motor may be hot enough
to cause pain or injury. Allow motor to cool before
servicing.
CAUTION
Precaution should be taken in explosive
atmospheres.
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Vektor-ERS Energy Recovery Plenum Laboratory Exhaust
Energy Recovery Laboratory Exhaust
1. Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well
as the National Electrical Code (NEC), the National
Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), where applicable.
Follow the Canadian Electric Code (CEC) in
Canada.
2. The rotation of the wheel is critical. It must be free
to rotate without striking or rubbing any stationary
objects.
3. Motor must be securely and adequately grounded.
4. Do not spin fan wheel faster than maximum
cataloged fan rpm. Adjustments to fan speed
significantly effects motor load. If the fan RPM is
changed, the motor current should be checked to
make sure it is not exceeding the motor nameplate
amps.
5. Do not allow the power cable to kink or come in
contact with oil, grease, hot surfaces or chemicals.
Replace cord immediately if damaged.
6. Verify that the power source is compatible with the
equipment.
7. Never open access doors to a duct while the fan is
running.
Part Number 474118
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  • Page 1: General Safety Information

    Part Number 474118 ® Energy Recovery Laboratory Exhaust Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.
  • Page 2: Receiving, Handling, Storage

    OUTDOOR physical damage to the unit after acceptance is not Fans designed for outdoor applications may be stored the responsibility of Greenheck Fan Corporation. outdoors, if absolutely necessary. Roads or aisles for Unpacking portable cranes and hauling equipment are needed.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Unit Identification Removing from Storage As fans are removed from storage to be installed System Identification Tags in their final location, they should be protected and The tag shown is an example of an identification maintained in a similar fashion, until the fan equipment label on the fan.
  • Page 4: Installation

    Installation Check local codes to ensure compliance for all protective devices. ERS plenum cabinets and fan bypass air plenums ERS plenum cabinet with coil section should be lifted/ are to be rigged and moved by the lifting brackets hoisted by lifting brackets provided. These brackets provided.
  • Page 5: Plenum Service Clearances And Access

    Plenum Service Clearances and INTAKE OPENING NOTE LIFT LUG Access Locations (QTY. 8) Clearance Clearance Coil Gasketing material (shipped with Vektor fan) should be placed on the top edge of secured roof curb ERS plenum cabinet and Vektor fan bypass air plenum prior to placing the ERS plenum cabinet and Vektor (BAP) require minimum clearances for access on three EXTERNAL...
  • Page 6 Set the Vektor fan bypass air plenum Inside the ERS plenum are slots along the marrying sections Before moving the Vektor fan BAP into position, which accept the gasketing must be installed to seal the plenum bolt and washer sections against leakage. assemblies.
  • Page 7: Duct Connections

    Duct Connections Duct Connections Installation of all ducts should be done in accordance with SMACNA and AMCA guidelines. Plenum Bottom Inlet Opening Connect primary exhaust air ducts to unit using Length flanged connections. Screw ducts directly to unit using stainless steel self-tapping sheet metal screws. Contractor is responsible for providing transitions to accommodate difference in sizing between unit Width...
  • Page 8: Drain Trap

    Drain Trap Coils Coils are provided with a stainless steel drain pan Installation of Water Coil Piping with 1 1/4-inch male NPT drain connection. A drain Guidelines for the installation of the coil have been trap must be connected to the drain connection to provided to ensure proper performance of the coils allow excess water to flow out of the drain pan.
  • Page 9: Coil Checklist

    Filter Replacement Filters are located only in the coil plenum section. CW4R,6R,8R COIL RIGHT OUTLET 462708 VINYL PAINT PART NO. MAT'L DESCRIPTION Access is needed from both sides of the plenum to OLUND_T IAN7664 462682 VINYL CW4R,6R,8R COIL LEFT OUTLET MSCF-15,20,25 11/20/2002 PAINT...
  • Page 10: Coating Touch-Up Procedure

    Optional Accessories Vektor Field Coating Touch-up Procedure for Scratched Areas Dirty Filter Sensor (Magnehelic Gauge) Standard coating and color for the Vektor laboratory Dirty filter sensor monitors pressure drop across the exhaust system is Greenheck’s LabCoat™ – Industrial exhaust air filters. Visual gauge on the side of the Gray (041).
  • Page 11: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance Fin Straightening Coil fins may have been bent during shipping or CAUTION servicing, and should be straightened to maintain maximum heat transfer. Reduction of the effective Use caution when removing access panels or other coil surface will correspondingly reduce coil capacity. unit components, especially while standing on a Always check fin appearance after any handling of the ladder or other potentially unsteady base.
  • Page 12: Service

    This publication can be obtained from AMCA International, Inc. at: www.amca.org. ® Phone: (715) 359-6171 • Fax: (715) 355-2399 • E-mail: gfcinfo@greenheck.com • Website: www.greenheck.com 474118 • Model VKERS-MD IOM, Rev. 1, April 2011 Copyright 2011 © Greenheck Fan Corp.

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