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1. 8 1 9 Check Federal State and Local Codes 8 2 0 General Mounting Considerations 8 2 1 9 2 2 Torque 9 2 3 Safety Cable 9 2 4 Close Clearances 9 2 5 Guy Cables 9 2 6 GUAIUS maaana 9 2 7 Universal Mounting Hardware 10 2 8 Maintenance 10 CohuulPaneli IA 10 Power Unit uo 10 Mounting Hardware 10 2 Installation Procedures 11 MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll2. 27 Motor Control Panel and Assembly Drawing 28 Contac tiinformation 29 MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 4 Anatomy ofa Fan Beam Clamp 2 Riches bo teen lh amp shims if needed or directly to ches to 1 with clamps ims If n or directly beam mount bolt ki glulam brackets not shown d q ble from MacroAlr Shim 2 provided Lower Pivot Assembly Use ih thicker l Beams Attaches directly to power or to extension s used shown in picture Universal Joint Extension bolt pack included with extension when ordered Power Unit mounting bolt pack Extension Optional Frame Motor Appearance may vary Dual loop guy wire attachment point 2 per frame Blade bolt kit Blade Safety Links boomerangs Blade note direction of mounting Items shown in red are packaged with the Universal Mounting Hardware Kit Not shown but Included with Universal Mounting Hardware kit items shown In blue are factory assembled as a complete Power Unit Guy wire pe 15 feet standard Blade assemblies are shown In preen Guy wire bolt kit items shown in black are included when an extension is ordered along with Safety cable 1
3. 18 3 Installation Procedures For eco6 Guard Fan 20 Step 1 Install Mounting Assembly ec 06 20 Step 2 Attach Motor Assembly To Mounting Assembly eco6 21 Step 3 Make Control And Motor Cable Connections 21 Step 4 Attach Rear Safety Screen eco6 22 Step 5 Attach Hub And Hub 6 22 Step 6 Attach Fan Blades 23 Step 7 Attach Rear Safety Screen ec 06 23 Step 8 Make Final Adjustments And Attach Safety Cable eco6 24 Regulatory Notice 25 EMI Electromagnetic Interference 25 Multi Fan Wiring Diagram 26 Mounting Dimensions Diagram
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5. Repeat forthe rest of the blades Once the starting point isreached pull out the positioning bolt from step if used Slide the end of the final safety link underthe end of the first safety link Put the bolt back through and attach like the rest being sure to install the Safety link extension on the underside of the blade C Check that all bolts are tightened firmly Blades should not rattle when the fan is running Step 10 Check Clearances And Guy Wire Tension For Safety A Rotate the fan slowly one time by hand to find the position and blade with the least clearance from any possible obstructions If necessary reposition the fan to prevent any dangerous conditions Note At rest the blade tips hang lowerthan they will be in operation due to gravity For our largest fans this deflection can be approximately six inches B Double check guy wire tension by attempting to move the fan in any honzontal direction and by trying to pulldown on the guy wires They should be very difficult to move If there is visible slack in any guy wire orif any moves easily re tension them before proceeding MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 18 Step 11 Install Guards If Necessary Refer to Section 2 6 of the MacroAir Installation Manual for guidelines Step 12 Install Input Power A B C Venfy that input power voltage and number of phases match that of the MCP De
6. attaching it securely to the building structure The guard should be mounted with sufficient clearance so that no part ofit can be pushed into the fan with at least 18 inches of clearance onallsides We recommend 2 x 2 x 3 16 angle iron for the frame and in most cases 2 x 2 x11 gage weldmesh 1 8 diameter wire on 2 centers forthe screen However mesh size should be dependent on what objects might come in contact with the fan if for example employees on liftscan inadvertently get a fingerinto a fan use smaller mesh or greater spacing OSHA guidelines state that a finger guard must prevent a finger entering into the guard within four 4 inches of the moving device the fan bladesin this case Referto OSHA guidelines paragraph 1910 212 a 5 for more information MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 10 2 7 Universal Mounting Hardware We recommend mounting the fan to a horizontal structural beam but this is not alvvays possible in buildings with pitched roof construction Forthat reason our universal mount is designed to swivel freely in order to allow the fan to hang in a level position regardless of the angle of the beam it is mounted to Our mounting hardware package includes clamps for use with standard steel l bea ms shims for thicker steel l beams and all necessary nuts and bolts For buildings with glulam beams laminated wood an additional
7. hardware store For wood surfaces wood studs Before mounting the fan to a wood surface ensure that il the structure will safely support the fan s weight see spec sheet Line the mount assembly up with the mounting holes Insert 1 2 lag bolts not included into the holes using washersto maximize the hold Be sure that you use boltslong enough to support the weight of the fan Tighten the bolts securely but do not overtighten them MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 21 Fig 11 For Pole Mounted Applications A B Cut and mount brac keting I Cut and assemble UniStrut or equivalent bracketing not included Use the mount assembly asa template for length and hole spacing il Securely attach the brackets to the pole at the desired height Be sure that all strap bolts are firmly tightened and that the vertical spacing is correct Attach the fan to the bracketing i Insert 1 2 bolts with 1 washer each into the brackets il Slide the mount assembly over the bolts and attach using nylon lock nuts and flat washers Step 2 Attach Motor Assembly To Mounting Assembly A B C Place the motor assembly on the mounting assembly making sure the mount assembly pivot section is flat Rotate the motor assembly to approximately the desired honzontal angle Make sure to leave enough room to use at least three mounting bolts Insert supp
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9. 15 feet standard longer safety cable and guy wires 2 feet per foot of drop Safety cable clamps packaged with Power Unit mount bolt pack Safety extenders 6 attach to underside of blade blade fans only MacroAir TechnologiesInc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 5 Check Your Shipment Whats Included For 10 amp 6 Blade Fans Blade Boxes Blade Carton Blades Power Unit Carton Remote Control Box where applicable Motor Contol Panel with Vanable Frequency Drive where applicable Owner s Manual with Wa manty Card Installation Manual Gearbox Vent Cap For Dodge Only Power Unit all preassembled Hub Frame Power Unit Carton Gearbox Motor with J Box Safety System Universal Mounting Hardware Swivel Mount Assembly 4 Guy Wire Cables 1 8 inch Guy Wire Clamp Kit includes tension tool Safety Cable 4inch Safety Cable Bolt Pack Blade Bolt Pack Mounting Hardware Pack Blade Safety Links boomerang shaped Clamps Shims Safety Link Extensions What You Need To Get Started Sc issor Lift 5 16 inch through 34inch wrench and socket set Phillips and standard screw driver Pair of 32 inch wrench and sockets Pair of 72 inch vvrenc hes or vvrench and sockets 5 16 inch sockets or wrench Call MacroAir at 866 668 3247 if you have any questions MacroAir Technologieslnc vVvvvvv macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 6 Check Your Shi
10. Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Step 1 Install Mounting Hardware 11 Step 2 Attach Power Unit To Mounting Hardware 12 Step 3 Attach Safety Cable 12 Step 4 Mount The Motor Control Panel 12 Step 5 Mount Remote Suvitchbox 13 Step 6 Make Control Circuit Connections 13 Step 7 Make Motor Lead Connections 13 Step 8 Install Guy Wires 15 Step 9 Install Fan Blades Blade Safety Links amp Safety Link Extenders 16 Step 10 Check Clearances And Guy Wire Tension For Safety 17 Step 11 Install Guards If Necessary 18 Step 12 Install Input Power 18 Step 13 Verify Proper Operation
11. leadsto terminals U V S W on the VFD Step 8 Install Guy Wires If an extension is installed be sure to use the longer guy wires packaged with it Be sure to use four guy wires with two clampsperend fourperguy wire Keep the angle formed by the guy wire and the floor less than 45 degrees If longer guy wire is required it is available inexpensively at most hardware stores Eye boltsare recommended to attach the wiresto the building structure Note This step is REQUIRED omitting it may void manufacturers wananty A Be sure not to wrap the wire around any sharp comersto avoid fatiguing and fraying B Attach the guy wiresto the building structure i Slide two of the supplied small cable clampsover one end ofthe wire il Feed that end ofthe vvire through the eye bolt and bac k through the cable clamps ili Tighten the cable clampssecurely keeping the u bolt side overthe free end of the cable see figure 4 in step 3on page 12 MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro aircom Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 16 C Attach the guy vvires to the loopson the lower section of the fan one wire per individual loop i il lil V V VI vil viii ix Slide two of the supplied small cable clamps over the near end of the wire Feed that end of the wire through the guy wire loop on the fan and back through the clamps taking all the slack out of the cable Slide one clamp approximatel
12. the center hole on the motor mount and pivot belovv the gearbox motor and attach securely to a nearby vvall or ceiling Follovv the directions in step 12 of the standard instructions to propery secure the cable MacroAir recommends using an eyebolt securely attached to the wall or ceiling to anchor the safety cable this is not included with the fan MacroAir TechnologiesInc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 25 Regulatory Notice EMI Hecuomagnetc Interference Electromagnetic Interference EMI is any signal or emission radiated in free space orconducted along power orsignal leads that endangers the functioning of radio navigation or other safety services or seriously degrades obstructs or repeatedly interupts a licensed radio communications service Radio communications services include but are not limited to AM FM commercial broadcast television cellular services radar air traffic control pagers and personal communications services PCS These licensed services along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices vanable frequency drives VFDs and other equipment such as fans with VFDs contribute to the electromagnetic environment Electromagnetic compatibility isthe ability of items of electronic equipment to function propery together in the electronic environment MacroAir Fans with vanable frequency drives VFDs are designed to be in compliance with regulatory agency limits for EMI
13. However there isno guarantee that interference will not occurin a particular installation If MacroAir products fans do cause interference with radio communications services which can be determined by tuming the fans off and on please notify MacroAirtechnical support MacroAir Technologies products are designed tested and classified for their intended electromagnetic environment These electromagnetic environment classifications generally refer to the following harmonized definitions ClassA istypically for business or industnal environment Class B MacroAir products are NOTdesigned for typical residential environments covered under this Classification CODE COMPUANCE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER AND ULTIMATELY THE END USER All wiring should conform to the National Electric Code NEC 2005 ANSI NFPA 70 1999 and all local codes This fan control should only be installed by qualified technicians familiar with the requirements of the NEC and local codes Note Mac roAir Technologies has a policy of continuous product improvement and reserves the right to change design and specifications without notice Thank you for selecting The Original Big Fansfrom MacroAir Technologies If you have any questions please call technical support at 866 668 3247 VVe are happy to assist you MacroAir Technologieslnc VVVvvv macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 26 Multiple Fan Winng Diagram dW AHE
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15. TECHNOLOGIES THE ORIGINAL BIG FANS Since Lees Page 2 Installation Manual Contents Anatomy of a Fan 4 Check Your Shipment Whats Included For 10 6 6 Blade 5 What You Need To Get Started 5 Check Your Shipment Whats Included For eco6 Guard Fan 6 1 Important Information PLEASE READ 5 7 1 1 Key Safety System 7 1 2 Pacementand Spacing 7 1 3 Fan Clearance Drawing 7 1 4 Mark Hoor To Alert Personnel 7 1 5 Sprinkler Systems and Fan 6 8 1 6 Locating Control Panels 8 1 7 Connecting Fans to Remote Controls 8 1 8 Shielded Motor Cable
16. a where it will be safe from damage caused by unintended contact Securely mount the remote enclosure making sure it cannot be easily detached by Incidental contact Step 6 Make Control Circuit Connections A B C D E F Strip cable and conductors at both ends Install one supplied strain relief fitting in the remote switchbox and make appropnate connections refemng to the winng diagram on page 28 packaged in the control panel and orthe sticker inside the remote enclosure Close up the remote enclosure Insta l the other supplied strain relief fitting in the MCP enclosure and make control circuit connections at the terminal strip of the VFD located inside the MCP see included wiring diagram on page 28 Do not make any incoming povver or motor lead connections at this time Ground the shield of the control circuit cable to the ground screw located in the lower left comer of the VFD next to the MAINS teminal Daisy chain additional controllers if used see included winng diagram on page 28 Ground the shielding of the cable at the slave controller side only There isno need to specifically designate a Master drive any drive may be used master or slave with no changes If interfacing with any kind of automated building management system however please consult factory asthere may be additional programming required Route the control circuit cables away from all incoming powerand mot
17. age 16 for more information on how to install these A B C Slide the blade overthe hub winglet ensunng that the hooked edge of the blade faces out Line up the holesin the blade with the holesin the winglet and insert the supplied bolts from back to front towards you Use a washer between the bolt head and the blade Attach the supplied nylon lock nuts to the bolts using washers between the nut and the blade and tighten firmly Step 7 Attach Front Safety Sc reen if ordered with safety screens A B C Line up the struts of the front screen with the struts of the rearscreen Attach the screens together by inserting the included sheet metal screws through the holes in the front screen struts into the holesin the ends of the rear screen struts Completely tighten one screw atthe top bottom and each side to hold the screens in place then tighten all the screws Be careful not to strip them out MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro aircom Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 24 Step 8 Make Final Adjustments And Attach Safety Cable A Fine tune the horizontal angle Make sure the nuts are all completely tight B Pivot the fan to the desired vertical angle and securely tighten all the nuts in the pivot section Always allow one to two inches of clearance between the safety screen and walls or ceiling C Check that all nuts and bolts are completely tight D Thread the safety cable through
18. all MacroAir at 866 668 3247 if you have any questions MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro aircom Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 7 Please Read this Important Information Before you Install Fans e Make sure Povver is OFF before beginning any installation or maintenance procedure Refer to the enclosed packing list and verify that all fan components are included before you begin 1 1 Key Safety System Components MacroAirfans are engineered with key safety features to prevent pieces of the fan from falling in the unlikely event of a catastrophic failure Used together these systems and devices provide comprehensive protection of people equipment and property Follow the detailed instructions precisely when installing fans including the installation of the following Install safety cable and guy wireson every fan Properly installed the guy wires will keep the fan stable in case of earthquake or for outdoor installations where high wind conditions may occur The safety cable if installed per MacroAir specifications will prevent the fan from falling in the unlikely event the mounting system should fall Install the complete set of blade safety links which connect each blade to the adjacent blades and the safety link extensions which reinforce the area between the mounting holes Thisisan important precautionary measure should a blade break off at the hub forany reason 1 2 Pacementand Spacing Check th
19. building structure issound and will support the weight of the fan MacroAir Technologies provides guidelines for mounting fans however it isthe sole responsibility of the building ownerand installer to ensure the safety of the mounting system that the building structure is sound and that the installation complies with all federal state and local codes MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 9 2 1 VVeight A standard 20 foot 6 blade fan weighs about 230 pounds the 10 blade version about 325 pounds including the standard mounting hardware In inverted blade applications designed to blow airupvvard very unusual there isan additional dovvn force of about 100 pounds due to fan thrust VVe recommend that a building structure be capable of holding approximately twice the stated hanging weight of the fan If there issome doubt of this a professional contractor or architect should perform a thorough evaluation of the building pnorto purchasing fans 2 2 Torque The maximum torque twisting force that must be handled by the mounting system including building structure occursat fan startup Fora 20 foot fan maximum potential starting torque is 300 ft lbs When standard electncal controls are installed the fan vvil never begin to approach this maximum because the standard va ria ble speed control system uses soft start technology However should the soft start fail or when a fan isinsta
20. e E Tighten the clamps securely making sure that the u bolts are over the free end of the cable see Figure 4 Fig 4 Step 4 Mount The Motor Contol Panel Select a location forthe MCP Motor Control Panel and mount securely A The MCP should be mounted in the upnght position vertically with the dooropening to the left Do not mount so that the dooropens dovvnvvard The mounting surface must be non flammable away from sources of heat dust moisture and vibration MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 B C D Page 13 The MCP should be mounted at least 5 feet outside of the swept area of the fan blades this will allow safe operation of the fan and still provide accessto the MCP when the fan is running Be sure to keep the lockable service disconnect located on the side of the MCP within line of sght of the fan motorto comply with OSHA and local safety codes Mount the MCP making sure the enclosure is firmly fixed to the mounting surface Step 5 Mount Remote Switc hbox Select a location forthe remote switchbox and mount securely A B C D The remote switchbox should be no more than 100 feet away from the MCP Mount the remote switch box ina location that is easily accessible for personnel authonzed to operate the fan Locate the switch box in an are
21. e area where fans willbe mounted to determine vertical and horizontal spatial clearances A standard ceiling fan ismounted so the measurement from the bottom of the beam to the bottom ofa fan s hub is 3 feet Extensions may be ordered to lower the fan if needed Ceiling fans should be mounted so the lowest part the blades are located ata minimum of 10 feet above the floor If possible avoid mounting fans directly below lights or skylights to avoid any strobe effect caused by moving blades Note a large fan 20 24 feet in diameter performs best at 20 to 30 feet above the floor but acceptable performance hasbeen demonstrated as lovv as10 feet and ashigh as 50 feet If the building hasa mezzanine fans should be mounted so a person can not reach a fan in any way from the upper level deck Make certain fans are positioned so the blade tips are at least 3 feet away from any area where a person may be able to extend outward to reach them 1 3 Fan Clearance Drawing Note fans must be far enough below the ceiling to allow proper air circulation no closerthan 15 of the fan diameter Due to the design of ourfansand mounting hardware fan bladesdroop approximately six inches below the bottom of the hub when the fan isat rest If required extension mounts are available from the factory Formore information referto the Fan Clearance drawing see Figure 10n page 8 1 4 Mark Hoorto Alert Personnel When mounting a fan in an area where materia
22. e outer insulation of the cable back approximately three inches leaving approximately half an inch of metal and foil braid sticking out past the outer insulation V Slide the cable gland insert up the cable until it is flush with the outer insulation v Peel the foil and braid insulation back and fold it down overthe cable gland insert vi Cut off any inner plastic insulation that remains vii Slide the threaded part of the cable gland overthe end ofthe cable long side down Work it down overthe insert until only the fingers of the insert are visible tuming either piece as necessary to ensure a proper fit viii Slide the gland nut up and tighten it securely onto the gland E Connect the ground wire to the green screw located inside of the motor junction box MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 15 F Wire motor leadsforthe appropnate voltage refemng to Figure 6 Note that the top four diagra ms are for U S motors while the bottom two are for CE motors usually for use outside the U S Be certain to wire the motorforthe correct voltage a mistake here can ruin the motor and orthe VFD and is not covered under the factory waranty G Connect motor ground wire to the ground bar located inside of the Control Panel CLow 230v CHigh 480v Fig 6 Note ALWAYS connect the ground wire of the included motor cable at both ends MCP and motor H Connect motor
23. et it hang It willbe attached once the power unit is installed If using an extension be sure to use the longer safety cable supplied with the extension MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro aircom Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 12 Step 2 Attach Power Unit To Mounting Hardware A We recommend using a scissor lift to installourfans The best method isto place the power unit hub down on the lift and raise the lift until the power unit frame touches the bottom of the universal mount or extension if used B Once the motor frame isin contact with the mount extension maneuver the power unit asnecessary to line up the mounting holes C Securely attach the power unit to the mount extension using the 12 x 174 bolts washers and nylon lock nuts included in the mounting hardware kit Be sure to thoroughly tighten all four bolts and nylon lock nuts to prevent vibration related loosening Correct tightening is extremely important Again do not re use nylon lock nuts Step 3 Attach Safety Cable Refer to figure 4 as necessary This step is required omitting it will void manufacturers waranty A Slide two of the supplied large cable clampsovereach end of the safety cable B Make a loop in one end of the cable siding the end back through the safety clamps C Feed the other end of the safety cable through the loop making sure that the cable goesthrough the motor frame D Repeat step Bforthis end of the cabl
24. fore proceeding Adjust the speed control to 9 and verify full speed operation with no Fault or Wa ming indicators lit on the VFD Contact factory if fault waming condition occurs Close up the MCP Adjust fan speed and direction for desired operation MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 20 3 Installation Procedures For ec O6 Guard Fan Step 1 install Mounting Assembly For Wall Mounted Applications Fig 10 A B C Mark a level line on the wall at the desired mounting height to locate the top edge of the upper mount plate Use the mount asa template to carefully mark the locations of the mounting holes on the wall There should be six holes total four in the upper plate and two in the lower plate Be sure to align the top edge of the upper mount plate with your level line Remove the mount from the wall and pre drill mounting holes forthe appropnate mounting fasteners For concrete or masonry walls i ii Note Insert Red Head orequivalent 1 2 self anc horing studs not included into the mounting holes propery securing them according to manufacturer s instructions Slide the mount plates over the studs and attach using nylon lock nuts and flat washers being careful not to overtighten We recommend that nylon lock nuts not be removed and reused because this will defeat the nylon locking instead buy new nylon lock nuts from your local
25. from the front Step 5 Attach Hub And Hub Cover A Slide the hub over the gearbox output shaft flat side out and position it approximately flush with the end of the shaft B Insert the cone shaped keyless bushing adapter over the shaft and into the hole in the hub center bushing C Line up the four non threaded holes in the keyless bushing adapter with the four threaded holes in the hub center bushing MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 23 D Apply one or tvvo dropsof blue medium thread sealant not included to each of the four included 1 4 28 x 1 gold grade 8 bolts E Using the supplied gold washers insert the bolts through the four non threaded holes in the keyless bushing adapter into the holes in the hub center bushing and tighten them F Torque the bolts to 15 ft lbseach Be aware that the hub will move toward the bushing adapter asthe bolts are tightened so be sure to set the adapterclose to flush with the end of the shaft before tightening the bolts G When finished the top of the keyless bushing adapter should be approximately flush with the end of the gearbox output shaft H Attach the black plastic hub cover to the hub using 3 supplied Phillips screws and star washers Step 6 Attach Fan Blades Fig 14 For fans without safety screens blade safety links and safety link extenders must be installed See step 9B in the standard instructions p
26. ide as much mounting strength Be sure the brackets line up with each other and that the bottom of each bracket is flush with the bottom of the beam Forglulam installations attach the mount directly to the bracket using the supplied 12 x 2 32 bolts washers and nylon lock nuts E INCH LAG SCREWS OR THRU BOLTS BOLT RANGE UPPER amp TO OF BEAM Fig 2 For steel I Beam installations mount so that the large plate isagainst the bottom of the beam Be sure the plate isata 90 degree angle to the beam and centered Place the supplied clampson top of the beam and attach them to the mount using the supplied fasteners For thicker l bea ms use the supplied shims between the clamp and the mount as shown in figure 3 234414141111 1 0 Note In all cases be sure to thoroughly tghten all mounting bolts and nuts The nylon lock nuts C D help prevent loosening due to vibration but there is no substtute for proper tightening We recommend that nylon lock nuts not be removed and reused because this will defeat the nylon locking instead buy new nylon lock nuts from your local hardware store If an extension isto be used attach it to the bottom of the universal mount using the fasteners provided with the extension Also be sure to save the longer safety cable and guy wire supplied with the extension they will be needed in a later step Loop supplied safety cable 1 4 inch steel braided cable overthe beam and l
27. ing an inverted blade fan rare the blades should curve away from MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 il lil Page 17 the floor ONLY install the blades in this direction if the hub is painted black and you want the fan to blow air up Slide one blade over any hub winglet Make sure it s facing the right way Line up the bolt holes in the blade with the holes in the winglet V Put a bolt from the included blade bolt pack through the outer hole using a washer on top of the blade B Install safety links often referred to as boomerangs because of theirshape and safety link extensions This step is REQUIRED omitting it will void manufacturers wananty Fig 8 il lil V V VI Line up one hole ofa safety link with the inner hole of one wing If desired puta bolt through just to hold it don t put a nut on it at this point though Line up the other hole of the safety link with the inner hole on the next wing Place a second safety link on top lining up all three holes Put a bolt through the holes don t use a washeron the top side of the blade Slide the safety link extension over the bolts from the bottom side of the blade and securely tighten an included nylon lock nut onto each of the bolts Do not use any washers The safety link will bend when the nut closest to the hub is tightened due to the angle of the hub winglets
28. lied 1 2 mounting bolts and washers downward through holes Securely tighten the provided nylon lock nuts using washers to maximize hold Four mount bolts are best but atleast three 3 mounting bolts must be used Step 3 Make Control And Motor Cable Connections A B C For vanable speed fans set up the Motor Control Panel and Remote Switchbox according to the instructions found in Step 4 through Step 7 of the regular instructions pages 12 through 15 For single soeed fans wire up the included circuit breaker starter according to the instructions pnnted on the inside of the box For either fan use the wiring diagramsin figure 12 next page to make the proper MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 22 208 260 408 480VAC LINE 3 K GRN IR m Fig 12 LINE Blue LINE LINE LINE connections atthe motor Always propery ground the installation For ec O Guard Fans Without Safety Screens Skip Steps 4 and 5 Fig 13 Step 4 Attach Rear Safety Screen If ordered safety sc reens MUST be installed to prevent injury in the unlikely event of fan failure A From the front of the fan maneuver the rear screen over the motor plate to the rear B Line up the holesin the screen struts vvith the holesin the motor mount plate C Securely attach the screen to the motor mount plate using the supplied bolts washers and nylon lock nuts being sure to put the bolts in
29. lled asa Sngle soeed model without the vanable speed control system rare full torque might be applied to the mounting system so it is important that it be adequate to withstand 300 ft los torque 2 3 Safety Cable A MacroAirfan should never be run without a propery installed safety cable which is supplied with every fan along with all required hardware You must install safety cable for waranty to be in effect 2 4 Close Clearances The area within three feet of the blade tips when the fan isat rest isconsidered close clearance It is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS to mount the fans within close clearance of any object We strongly recommend not mounting the fan closerthan 15 of its dia meter to any object If thisisan issue mounting extensions and smaller fans are available from MacroArtr 2 5 Guy Cables A running fan can sway due to a minor imbalance or because of wind Wind may be only the air move ment the fan itself generates orit may be actual vvind if the fan is mounted outdoorsorin open areas Since the mounting system is free swiveling it will not stop fan movement so it is imperative that guy wires be properly installed The primary considerations are angle and tension of the guy wires See Step 10 for more information 2 6 Guards except standard eco6 fan with integral guard If there is potential for people orobjectsto come in contact with a running fan it isbest to constructa guard from angle iron and steel mesh
30. ls may be elevated into its path MacroAir recommends marking or painting the floor with a large crossha tched circle to alert personnel of the overhead location of fans MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 6 1 5 Sprinkler Systems and Fan Placement Fig 1 In any installation where fire sprinklers are in place do not interfere with their comect operation Note fans should be located not lessthan 3 feet belovv a sprinkler and placed central to each sprinkler quadrant Our standard variable speed control system can be connected to a fire suppression control system which will emergenc y stop fansin case offire Pror to installing fa ns review all codes applicable to sprinkler systems and fansto ensure code compliance Refer to the wiring diagrams packaged inside the control panel for proper installation If further advice isneeded you may contact our support staff However it is your sole responsibility to see that the installation iscompleted to code and that it iscorect 1 6 Locating Control Panels Each fan has its ovvn motor control panel MCP A motor control panel must be mounted at least 5 feet outside maximum blade length and within 25 feet of the fan Make sure the lockable service disconnect located on the side of the MCP is within line of sight of the motor to comply with OSHA and local safety codes 1 7 Connecting Fans to Remote Controls You may control one fan o
31. or cables keeping them separated by at least 6 inches When control circuit wiring must cross power cables ma ke sure they do so at 90 degree anglesto minimize interference Step 7 Make Motor Lead Connections A Venfy controller voltage thiscan be found on the lower left comer of the MCP aswellas the sticker on the side of the VFD see input MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro aircom Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 14 B Use only the supplied motor cable for motor leads be sure to attach all four wires three for power one for ground The 25 foot cable isrecommended to prevent voltage and frequency fluctuations vvhich could cause the motorto malfunction and orbe damaged Consult the factory if a longer cable is required C Route motor cable away from all other povver and control cables Keep motorcable at least 6 inches away from input povver and control wiring If the motor cable must cross povver cablesorother motor control cables make sure they do so at 90 degree anglesto minimize interference Avoid long parallel runsto prevent signal crossover D Corectly install supplied cable glands at both endsof the motorcable see Figure 5 i il lil Take the cable gland apart and slide the gland nut overthe end of the cable threads facing the cable end Slide the plastic and rubbercable gland insert overthe end of the cable with the largerend toward the middle of the cable Stnp th
32. pment Whats Included For CO Guard Fan Eco6 Guard Fan Motor Mount Assembly Motor gearbox attached to motor mount If ordered without safety screens the hub hub cover and hub safety system will also be attached to this along with the keyless bushing adapter Wall Mount Assembly V shaped roughly wall mount Pivot mount attached to wall mount If the fan is ordered with screens the following will be in the box Safety cable Safety cable bolt kit Blade bolt kit Keyless bushing adapter Bolts and washers to attach keyless bushing adapter to hub Packet of bolts nuts and washersto attach rear screen to motor mount Packet of large sheet metal screws to attach front screen to rearscreen Hub cover Screws and star washersto attach hub cover Hub loose in the crate if the fan is ordered without sc reens the following will be in the box Safety cable Safety cable bolt kit Blade bolt kit Blade safety links and safety link extenders Vanable speed models include a control panel remote remote wire motorcable and cable glands sa me asregularfan Single speed models will have an AG Starter and AG Starter enclosure with instruc tion manual and waranty card loose rather than in the MCP box Allthe above isin the power unit crate If the fan isordered with screens they willbe on a separate pallet Blades will be on a separate pallet although they can be theoretically included in the main power unit Crate C
33. r many fans with a single remote control switch box The remote switch box should be located no more than 100 feet Supplied from the motor control panel Fans may also be controled with temperature control sensors and building automation systems Contact technical support for more information 1 8 Shielded Motor Cable for Variable Frequency Drives To minimize electromagnetic interference and stray voltage each MacroAirfan assembly includes 25 feet of shielded motor cable cable glands and a vanable frequency drive with a built in filter The shielded motor cable connects the fan motor to the motor control panel This system reduces the likelihood of electronic broadcasting and receiving which can interfere with radio and other sensitive equipment Plus this system cuts fan installation cost asconduit isnot needed where shielded cable isused Formore regulatory information on electromagnetic interference EMI referto page 25 1 9 Check Federal State and Local Codes Check all relevant codesto make sure all product certifications product listings and building regulations are met Code compliance isthe responsibility of the installer 2 0 General Mounting Considerations Beam Glulam Beam or Other Type of Truss System Each type of mounting system l beam glulam or other requiresa specific mounting bracket Most are available from MacroAir Before installing fans check with the contractor building owner or architect to ensure the
34. set of brackets available from the factory is required 2 8 Maintenance Before servicing the fan or control panel ensure all POWER IS OFF and locked out to avoid injury Contol Panel Occasional cleaning is advisable especially when the panel is located in a dusty or dirty environment A can of compressed air like that used for computer cleaning works well to clean the inside of the panel Simply wipe down the outside of the enclosure with a cloth or duster periodic a y if desired Povver Unit The gearbox is lubed for life and we use thread locking compound on cntical nuts and bolts However it isa good idea to occasionally check that no nuts or bolts have vibrated loose No other maintenance is required Mounting Hardware Check all mounting bolts annually to be sure they have not loosened Also check the safety cable and guy wiresto be sure they are not loose orfrayed Loose guy wiresare more likely to break than tight ones and broken guy wires may fall into the fan If a guy wire is loose carefully check to be sure it isnot damaged and re tighten it MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro air com Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 Page 11 2 Installation Procedures Step 1 Install mounting hardware A B Fig 3 For glulam installations attach the glulam bracketsto the beam using 72 through bolts not supplied Note 12 lag screws also not supplied may be used asan altemative but will not prov
35. termine the appropnate size forthe input circuit by multiplying the maximum input amperage of the VFD found on the doorof the MCP and on the included control panel drawing winng diagram by the number of fansto be placed on the circuit Be sure the breakers used match the voltage of the VFD Each MCP contains input fuses providing individual circuit protection foreach unit but an appropnately sized input breaker should still be installed Connecta ground wire from the supply panel to the ground bar located inside of MCP Note ALWAYS connect the grounding bar in the MCP to ground atthe power panel when pulling power from the main panel be sure to pull a full sized ground D Connect input power leads to the disconnect switch located on the side of the MCP at the proper terminals Step 13 Venfy Proper Operation Leave the doorof the MCP open during this process so the front of the VFD isvisible A B C D E Fig 9 Tum the service disconnect to the On position When power is applied the green On indicator located on the front of the VFD will light Adjust the speed control knob located on the remote switchbox to 4 Tum the For Off Rev Forward Off Reverse switch located on the remote switchbox to the For Forward position After a 15 second delay the fan will begin to accelerate slowly Verify proper rotation with the For Off Rev switch in the For position the rotor should be tuming in the co
36. unterclockwise direction when viewed from the floor see figure 9 MacroAir Technologieslnc www macro aircom Toll Free 866 668 3247 Build January 9 2009 F G H Page 19 If the fan istuming the wrong way on initial startup follow the procedure below i il lil V V VI vil Verify that the For Off Rev switch isin the For position If so tum the switch to the Off position Carefully remove the remote box faceplate with the switches attached and tum it over Verify that the wiring to the For Off Rev switch matches the wiring diagram there should be a sticker inside the remote enclosure If i svvrong correct it and re test the fan Reattach the faceplate before testing If step ili does not solve the problem tum off the disconnect switch on the MCP and snap the small cover off the VFD Ensure that the wiring ma tc hes the vviring diagram thiscan be found on the included control panel dravving as vvell as on a stickerinside the control panel door f this vviring isvvrong correct it replace the cover and test the fan again If step iv does not solve the problem simply switch any two of the three power wires from the MCP to the fan motor eitherat the MCP orat the motor Tum the power back on and re test the fan If none of these steps fix the problem extremely unlikely contact the factory for further assistance Be sure the remote box is re assembled and the coverisbackon the VFD be
37. y 18 inches orasclose to 18 inches as possible from the fan and tighten it securely it needsto hold the free end of the wire in place dunng the tensioning process Position the otherclamp about two inches from the fan and tighten it just far enough to hold it in place Remove the rest of the slack one guy wire ata time using the included guy wire wrench t isadvisable to put a level on the hub to be sure the fan remains horizontal 1 Attach the tool to a 3 8 inch drive ratchet 2 Loop the tool through the free end ofthe guy vvire betvveen the clamps and tum clockwise asfar as possible 3 Tighten the inner clamp to hold the tension 4 Repeat until all excess Slack is out of the wire Loosen the outercable clamps pull the slack out of the free end of the wire and position the clamp about 18 inches from the inner one Re tighten the outerclamp and double check that the innerclamp istight Be sure the u bolt is overthe free end of the wire to prevent slipping Repeat for all guy wires Re check all clamps for tightness Step 9 Install Fan Blades Blade Safety Links amp Safety Link Extenders A Install the fan blades i Be sure to the blades correctiy they should curve toward the floor thin edge down VVhisperfoil XL blades our standard blade will side on easily either way Whisperfoil and Wickerbill blades are harder to install upside down but can be forced Fig 7 If you are install
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