BIG ASS FANS Powerfoil 8 Plus, Installation Manual

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8’–24’ POWERFOIL ® 8, 10’–24’ POWERFOIL ® 8 PLUS
Contents
Introduction Safety Instructions ii
Mounting Reference Guide iv
Thank You 1
About Big Ass Fans 1
Pre-Installation About This Fan 2
What’s in the Box 3
Parts Included 4
Tools Needed 5
Understanding Roof Pitch 5
Fan Diagram 6
Preparing the Work Site 7
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Mounting Structure:
I-Beam
1. Measure I-Beam Width 11
2. Attach Upper Yoke (to I-Beam) 12
Mounting Structure: Bar
Joists 1. Select Proper Angle Irons 13
2. Pre-drill Angle Irons 14
3. Fasten Angle Irons Together (if span is longer than 8 ft) 14
4a. Fasten Single Angle Irons to Roof Structure Mounting Points 15
4b. Fasten Double Angle Irons to Roof Structure Mounting Points 16
5a. Attach Upper Yoke (to Angle Irons) 17
5b. Attach Main Fan Unit (to Angle Irons) 18
Hanging the Fan 1. Attach Extension Tube (to Upper Yoke) 19
2. Secure Safety Cable 19
3. Attach Lower Yoke (to Extension Tube) 20
4. Attach Main Fan Unit (to Lower Yoke) 20
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Installing Guy Wires 1. Attach Locking Carabiners to Main Fan Unit 21
2. Attach Beam Clamp 21
3. Route Guy Wire Through Gripple
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4. Install Remaining Guy Wires 22
Installing Airfoils 1. Attach Winglets to Airfoils 23
2. Attach Airfoils to Hub 23
Installing the Hub Cover Attach Hub Cover 24
Electrical Installation Electrical Installation Safety 25
Electrical Installation Overview 26
Controller Storage 26
Power Requirements for Fan Controllers 26
Mounting the Wall Controller 26
Input Power Conditioning 27
Conduit and Piping Guidelines 27
Power Wiring Guidelines 27
Grounding 29
Installing the Electronic Programming Module (EPM) 30
Wiring: ESFR 31
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Daisy Chaining 35
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Operating the Fan Controller 37