ENVIRA-NORTH Altra-Air Sailfin Fan Installation Guide

ENVIRA-NORTH Altra-Air Sailfin Fan Installation Guide

FAN COMPONENTS DIAGRAM

Note: All bolts are “Grade 5 UNO” FT = Fully Threaded (#) = Quantity Supplied

TOOLS REQUIRED TO INSTALL PRODUCT

• Level
• Cable cutters (for stainless steel aircraft cable)
• Ratchet or impact gun
• Basic imperial socket set up to 3/4”
• Basic imperial wrench set
• Lifting devices or scaffolding

REQUIRED STEPS BEFORE INSTALLATION

• Check to see if you have all the tools required for the installation.
• Verify that all fan components were received.
• Check drawings and layouts provided to locate where the Altra-Air Fan is to be installed.
• Ensure work area is safe and that all security, policies and procedures for the facility are met.
• Inspect the lift device or mobile platform.
• Each person installing the Altra-Air Fan must use a safety harness at all times.
• Other safety requirements may be required for installation.
• All workspace safety requirements, lock out procedures and hoarding of construction zone for the assembly and installation must be met and followed.

CAUTION:

THIS UNIT HAS AN UNGUARDED IMPELLER. DO NOT USE IN LOCATIONS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS, INSTALL FAN SO THAT THE BLADE IS AT LEAST 3.05 METERS (10 FEET) ABOVE THE FLOOR.

WARNING:

SUPPORT DIRECTLY FROM BUILDING STRUCTURE

CAUTION:

MOUNT WITH THE LOWEST MOVING PARTS AT LEAST 3.05 METERS (10 FEET) ABOVE FLOOR OR GRADE LEVEL.

DIFFERENT MOUNTING APPLICATIONS

• PURLIN Z MOUNT
  

• OWSJ MOUNT

• I BEAM MOUNT
  

• WOOD BEAM MOUNT

• CONCRETE BEAM MOUNT
  

NOTE: The following mounting applications are representations only and are subject to change without notice. Contact your sales representative or the Envira-North office for complete mounting instructions.

STANDARD MOUNT

A Standard Mount package is used with all Altra-Air Assemblies (except “Wood” Beam Mounting). Standard drop mounts of 12”, 24” and 48” are available.

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• (2) mfg “I” Beam clamps
• (2) mfg “I” Beam spacers (may or may not be required for assembly)
• (1) Upper Pivot Plate
• (1) Upper Pivot (pre-assembled)
• (1) Stem for 12”, 24” & 48” packages
• (4) Bolts, Nuts & Washers
• (1) Cable 3/16” SS (Length 6.5 ft)
• (4) Cable Clamps 3/16” (not shown)

NOTE: Spacer may or may not be required.
This is dependent upon the thickness of the support structure.

INSTALLING THE MOUNT

1. Sandwich the “I” Beam or OWSJ Beam between the mfg  “I” Beam clamps and the upper pivot plate. Insert the mfg “I” Beam spacers if required.
2. Insert the bolts, washers and tighten the nylocks. (Fig.8)
3. Position the safety cable as per Fig.8, loop at both ends.
4. Fasten cable clamps as typical cable clamp installation (Fig.9) Cable should be relatively snug.

TYPICAL CABLE CLAMP INSTALLATION

When placing cable clamps on the wire, it is imperative that the U-bolt side of the clip is placed on the short turn back side and the saddle goes on the long side (the “live” end).

Warning: Use of any other mounting hardware or technique is strictly prohibited. Only use mounting hardware/ brackets supplied by Envira North.

EXTENSIONS

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• (1) Extension (standard 2 ft or 4 ft)
• (4) Bolts ½” x 1½” UNC
• (8) Washers Flat ½”
• (4) Nylocks ½” UNC
• (1) Cable 3/16” SS (Length 3 ft)
• (4) Cable Clamps 3/16”

Depending on your assembly, your package may include an extension. The extension with the standard mount will make up the overall drop length. If a specific drop distance is required, a custom extension may be an option and can be ordered.

INSTALLING THE EXTENSION

1. Fasten top plate of extension to the bottom plate of the standard mount using 1/2” bolts, nuts and washers.
2. Position the safety cable as per Fig.11, loop at both ends.
3. Fasten cable clamps 2 per end and as per typical cable clamp installation (Fig.9). Cable should be relatively snug

Every connection between components (mounts, extensions and fan frame) must include a safety cable as shown throughout this manual.

MAIN HUB & DRIVE ASSEMBLY

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• (1) Hub
• (1) Fan frame
• (1) Trantorque nut
• (1) Motor
• (1) Gear Reducer
• (1) Envira-North sign
• (4) Bolts ½” x 1½” UNC
• (8) Washers Flat ½”
• (4) Nylock ½” UNC
• (1) Cable 3/16” SS (4 ft)
• (4) Cable clamp 3/16”

INSTALLING THE MAIN HUB & DRIVE ASSEMBLY

1. Fasten top plate of fan frame to the bottom plate of the standard mount using 1/2” bolts, nuts and washers.
2. Position the safety cable as per Fig.13, loop at both ends.
3. Install and fasten cable clamps 2 per end as per Fig.9.
   Cable should be relatively snug

GUY WIRES

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• (4) Cable 1/8” SS (60 ft)
• (8) Thimbles 1/4” SS
• (16) Cable Clamps 1/8”

EXTRA HARDWARE REQUIRED:

• (4) Forged Eye Bolts 1/4”
• (4) Nuts 1/4”
• (4) Nylocks 1/4”
• (8) Washers Flat 1/4”

STRUCTURAL NOTE: Guy cables must be installed or fastened to a structural component of the building at the angle shown in Fig.15 and Fig.17.

INSTALLING THE MAIN HUB & DRIVE ASSEMBLY

1. Determine mounting position on ceiling and establish the angle between 45o- 60o for the cable. Determine correct location on the I-Beam to drill 5/16” diameter hole for the eye bolt. For example, if fan is 4 ft down from ceiling, cables should be mounted approximately 4 ft away from fan.
2. Install eye bolt with nuts and washers in I-Beam as per Fig.15.
3. Measure the run of cable required and cut cable approximately 2 ft longer. NOTE: longer runs than 15 ft will require additional hardware.
4. Secure it with 1 thimble and 2 cable clamps (Fig.16). Repeat using the other 3 pieces of guy wire cables, thimbles and cable clamps (Fig.16).
5. Guy wires should be taut but not over-stressed to allow free self-levelling. They should also by approx. 90o apart (Fig.17).
6. Check to see if the fan is level by placing your level vertically on the side of the fan frame. If adjustment is needed, slightly tighten the guy wires on proper side

BLADE ASSEMBLY

THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• (5) Blades
• (5) Blade Shims
• (5) Blade toppers
• (15) Bolts 3/8” x 3 3/4” UNC
• (15) Nylocks 3/8” UNC
• (30) Washers Flat 3/8”

INSTALLING THE BLADE ASSEMBLY

1. Clamp a blade between blade topper and blade shim on each spoke of hub using 3/8” bolts, washers and nylocks (Fig.18).
2. Continue until all 5 blades have been fastened and tighten down.
3. Turn the fan by hand to ensure that there are no obstructions with the blades.

NOTE: Fans hanging lower than 10 ft from where the guy wires will mount will require additional cable.

LEVELING ALTRA-AIR SAILFIN FANS

1. After your fan is installed, check the level again by placing your level vertically on the side of the fan frame. If adjustment is needed slightly tighten the guy wire on the appropriate side.
2. Once levelled your fan is installed and ready for electrical installation / connection.

For proper electrical connection please consult the Envira-North Electrical Installation Manual.

ATTENTION!

1. Remove rubber plug prior to start up.
2. Discard rubber plug after removal.
3. Discard pink tag if attached to unit.
4. If yellow sticker is attached to unit, it can remain in place.

FAN BLADE CLEARANCE

RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

1. No maintenance shall be done on the fan, mount or guy wires while it is in operation or powered.

2. No maintenance shall be done on the fan controller while powered unless the task involves reprogramming or troubleshooting the electrical system.

3.  No maintenance shall be done within a 6m horizontal radius of the fan and 4 ft below and none above the blade level while it is in operation.
   While doing maintenance on the fan, mount, or guy wires, a safety barrier shall be erected at a radius of 6m of the centre of the fan.

4. The fan controller shall be locked out while maintenance is ongoing on the fan, mount, or guy wires.

5. All personnel working on the fan, mount, or guy wires, shall wear the appropriate personal safety equipment as mandated by local, provincial, and national regulations.

6. A risk assessment shall be performed before any maintenance is done on the fan, mount, guy wires and fan controller.

7. A tailboard meeting shall be performed before any work is done. A checklist shall be completed and shall include any emergency contacts for the area.

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References

• Envira-North Systems Ltd

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