ENERVEX RSV Installation & Operating Manual

Chimney fan

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3000775 12.12
RSV Chimney Fan
Product Information
Mechanical Installation
Electrical Installation
Start Up and Configuration
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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ENERVEX Inc.
1685 Bluegrass Lakes Pkwy.
Alpharetta, GA 30004
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............................. Chapter 4
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P: 770.587.3238
F: 770.587.4731
T: 800.255.2923
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www.enervex.com
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  • Page 1 Installation & Operating Manual 3000775 12.12 RSV Chimney Fan Product Information ......Chapter 1 + 2 Mechanical Installation ......Chapter 3 Electrical Installation ......Chapter 4 Start Up and Configuration ....Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..Chapter 6 Job Name:...
  • Page 2: Symbol Legend

    3.8 Installation of Proven Draft Switch (PDS) ..........7 4. Electrical Installation 4.1 Electrical Requirements ................8 4.3 Wiring Diagram for RSV 400-450 ............... 9 5. Startup & Configuration 5.1 System Testing ..................10 5.2 Adjusting Fan Speed ................10 5.3 Testing Safety System ................
  • Page 3 The fan is designed to prevent draft problems by creating mechanical draft in chimney and stack systems. It can also be used to increase the capacity and efficiency of such a system. Code The fan housing is made of heavy cast aluminum and can be opened for easy cleaning. The RSV 200-450 have a Compliance backward inclined impeller. It is made of cast aluminum and has permanently attached balancing weights.
  • Page 4: Warranty

    All single phase fans are shipped with a capacitor and junction box connected via conduit. The capacitor is located INSIDE the junction box. Please do not discard. 1.4 Warranty Complete warranty conditions are available from ENERVEX. Specifications 2.1 Dimensions & Capacities...
  • Page 5: Mechanical Installation

    10 feet and a minimum of 4 feet away from any door or window. For complete information, consult ENERVEX or your local building codes. 3.1 Transport Safety Device Before mounting the fan make sure the transport safety Fig.
  • Page 6: Single Fan On Brick Chimney

    3000775 12.12 3.4 Single Fan on Brick Chimney The installation procedure is the same for round and square flues. Fig. 5 If a clay flue liner is installed and extends beyond the chimney, cut it back so it extends no more than 1/2 inch above the chimney crown. Apply a bead of high-temperature silicone around the edges of the flue tile. Place the fan over the flue and make sure the fan is completely sealed to the clay tile. Open the top of the fan housing and secure with anchor bolts through the pre-drilled mounting holes.
  • Page 7: Installation For High Temperatures

    3000775 12.12 3.6 Multiple Fan Installations It is possible to install multiple fans in parallel. For details, please contact ENERVEX. The fans must be placed so they can be opened for maintenance and chimney access. Fig. 8 shows optimal placement.
  • Page 8: Electrical Installation

    Otherwise, insulation may melt or degrade, exposing bare wire. 4.2 Wiring Diagram for RSV 200-315 The connection diagram below shows a single-phase fan connected to a fan speed control and the power source (see Fig. 9).
  • Page 9 3000775 12.12 4.3 Wiring Diagram for RSV 400-450 The wiring diagrams below shows a three-phase fan connected to the power source (see Fig. 10). Use a 3-conductor wire of minimum 14 AWG with ground. Wiring must be run outside the chimney/stack in flexible or rigid metal conduit. Where variable speed is required, the fan is connected to a variable frequency drive (VFD). Wire according to Fig. 10 for systems using the ABB ACH550 series VFD.
  • Page 10: Startup And Configuration

    Check that the transport securing device holding the motor shaft and impeller in place has been removed. • Determine if the axial vane or impeller is running free and has not been subject to misalignment in shipping or installation. • Apply power and check that the axial vane or impeller is rotating in the direction of the arrow on the side of the top motor cover (RSV400/450 only). All RSV fans run in a clockwise direction when viewed from the top. • Switching any two phases in the junction box will reverse the rotation. 5.2 Adjusting Fan Speed • Start all heating appliances connected to the chimney with the fan installed. Set the fan speed control to the speed where no spillage is experienced anywhere in the system.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    The fan is vibrating The motor shaft is damaged. Turn the power off immediately. Open the fan and check if the vigorously. shaft is straight. If not, contact ENERVEX. The fan is noisy. A transportation device has not Remove the transportation device.
  • Page 12 3000775 12.12 ENERVEX Inc. P: 770.587.3238 1685 Bluegrass Lakes Pkwy. F: 770.587.4731 Alpharetta, GA 30004 T: 800.255.2923 info@enervex.com www.enervex.com...

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