CA-AG Series Basket Type Circulating Fan

Instruction Manual

CA-AG Series Basket Type Circulating Fan

WARRANTY
CANARM Ltd. warrants every new fan to be free of defects in material and workmanship, to the extent that, within a period of one year from the date of purchase  CANARM Ltd. shall either repair or replace at CANARM’s option, any unit or part thereof, returned freight prepaid, and found to be defective.
This warranty does not include any labour or transportation costs incidental to the removal and reinstallation of the unit at the user’s premises.
Components repaired or replaced are warranted through the remainder of the original warranty period only.
This warranty applies to the original purchaser-user only; it is null and void in case of alteration, accident, abuse, neglect, and operation not in accordance with instructions.
NOTICE: No warranty claims will be honored by CANARM Ltd. unless prior authorization is obtained.

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Note: Amps may increase when speed is reduced depending on control used.
Therefore leave a safety factor of 25% when determining controller load. i.e.: 1.7 amps rated x 1.25 = 2.1 amps for sizing control.
These compact, high volume, corrosion resistant circulating fans are designed for use in livestock buildings. They have been proven to provide healthier animals and greater  yields. These benefits lead to a short payback period of one to two years for the fans. The fans circulate fresh air, relieve heat stress, eliminate dead air pockets, and help in controlling flies. The fans also provide more comfortable working conditions and help control moisture.

INSTALLATION

The fans are provided with an adjustable 3-way mount. They can be mounted to a wall, ceiling, or ceiling joist as shown in the diagrams. The fan can pivot down and swivel  side to side for accurate airstream control.
WARNING: Secure safety chain provided from ceiling to guard when using any type of ceiling mount.
(Chain can also be used to hold pivot angle when pivoting fan down. (See Figures 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3).

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING: BE SURE POWER IS OFF AT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL BEFORE WIRING.

WARNING: ALL ELECTRICAL WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
All motors are pre-wired at 240v in our factory. Rewire motor as per motor nameplate if running fan at 120v. Please see the motor nameplate for wiring diagram. Make  electrical connections in motor connection box as per the motor nameplate. Follow chart #1 for wire sizes.

CHART# 1

Table A – Minimum Wire Sizes for Three-Phase Motors

Motor HP| 200V| 25 to 50 Feet
230V| 460V| 200V| 100 Feet 230V| 460V| 200V| 150 to 200 Feet 230V| 460V
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1/8| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14(16)| 14(16)| 14(18)
1/6| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14| 14(16)| 14(18)
1/4| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14(16)| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14| 14| 14(18)
1/3| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14(16)| 14(16)| 14(18)| 12| 14| 14(18)
1/2| 14(16)| 14(18)| 14(18)| 12| 14(16)| 14(18)| 10| 12| 14(18)
3/4| 14(16)| 14(16)| 14(18)| 12| 14| 14(18)| 10| 10| 14(16)
1| 14| 14(16)| 14(18)| 12| 12| 14(18)| 8| 10| 14(16)
1-1/2| 12| 14| 14(18)| 10| 10| 14(16)| 6| 8| 14
2| 12| 12| 14(18)| 8| 10| 14(16)| 6| 6| 12
3| 10| 12| 14(18)*| 6| 8| 14| 4| 6| 12

Table B – Minimum Wire Sizes for Single-Phase Motors

Motor HP| 200V| 25 to 50 Feet 230V| 460V| 200V| 100 Feet 230V| 460V| 200V| 150 to 200 Feet 230V| 460V
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1/8| 14(18)| 14(18)| 14| 14(18)| 12| 14(18)| 10| 8| 14
1/6| 14(16)| 14(18)| 12| 14(18)| 10| 14(16)| 6| 6| 12
1/4| 14| 14(18)| 10| 14(16)| 8| 14| 6| 4| 10
1/3| 14| 14(18)| 10| 14(16)| 8| 14| 6| 4| 10
1/2| 12| 14(18)| 8| 14| 6| 12| 4| 3| 8
3/4| 10| 14(16)| 6| 12| 4| 10| 2| 1| 6
1| 10| 14(16)*| 6| 12| 4| 10| 2| 1| 6
1-1/2| 8| 14| 6| 12| 3| 8| 1| 1/0| 6
2| 8| 14| 4| 10| 2| 8| 1/0| 2/0| 4
3| 6| 12| 3| 8| 1/0| 6| 2/0| 4/0| 3

Note:

• NEC Article 310-5 – * Minimum conductor size for general wiring at 115-440VAC is number 14AWG.
• Above wire sizes based on approximate 5% voltage drop during starting; copper conductors; and 75˚C type THHW, THW, THWN, RH, RHW insulation etc. For aluminum wire, increase two wire size steps minimum. See NEC Article 310 for ampacities af aluminum conductors.
• Type S, SO, SJ, SJO, etc flexible cable wire sizes. See NEC Article 400 for ampacity.

FAN CONTROL:

The fans can be controlled with manual or automatic thermostatic controls. These variable speed fans can be operated on low in milder weather to re- circulate warm air down from the ceiling, circulate fresh air, help remove moisture, remove dead air pockets and move unwanted gases to the exhaust. In hot weather operate the fans on high to  relieve heat stress and help control flies. For best cooling effect, direct the air stream across the animals head and shoulders.
CAUTION: If using a variable speed control, the minimum speed setting on the control should be set to half of the full load voltage. (i.e. If fan is wired at 230V, the  minimum speed setting should be set to run the fan at 115V).
CAUTION: When operating the fans in cooler weather be careful not to direct the airstream on to the animals. Cold drafts can cause health problems.

FAN LOCATION:

These fans should be positioned to move air in stagnate locations, or to generate airflow over livestock to keep them cool, and keep flies away. Some typical fan layout options are listed below.

1. ELIMINATING STAGNATE LOCATIONS IN FORCED AIR VENTILATED BUILDINGS
To move air in stagnate locations, position fan or fans to force air through. See Figure 2.
Example of Moving Air in Stagnate Area

2. GENERATING AIR FLOW IN NATURALLY VENTILATED BUILDINGS.
To generate airflow over livestock, fans should be spaced according to velocity diagrams below. A general rule of thumb is to space them at a distance that will maintain a flow of 200ft/min. For example, CA24AG-GVII should be spaced out approximately every 55ft. (See Figure 3 for typical layout, see velocity mapping diagrams on next page.)
Figure 3 (Typical “racetrack” configuration for naturally ventilated buildings).

NOTE: Fans spaced so minimum airspeed is 200ft/min.

MAINTENANCE:

WARNING: MOTORS ARE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OVERLOAD PROTECTION AND MAY RESTART WITHOUT WARNING. ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE.
These fans are virtually maintenance free. Motor, blade and especially the guard, should be kept clean of any dirt build up to prevent premature motor failure and to achieve proper performance.

VELOCITY MAPPING DIAGRAMS

CA20AG-FVD1
(Recommended for long narrow areas)

CA24AG-GV11
(Recommended for wider areas)

CA30AG-GV11
(Recommended for wide, long areas)

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