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INSTALLATION

GUIDE

Powerfoil

X3.0 Plus

Powerfoil

X3.0

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Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE Powerfoil X3 0 Plus Powerfoil X3 0 For help call 1 877 BIG FANS or visit www bigassfans com ...

Page 2: ...f 2 ft 0 61 m of clearance from obstructions and the building structure The distance of the fan from the obstruction should be measured from the edge of the winglets to the obstruction The fan will be installed so that it is not subjected to high winds such as from an HVAC system or near a large garage door If the fan is mounted at the same level or higher than a diffuser the winglets must be at a...

Page 3: ...al engineering industry standards regarding the approved method of installing solid state electrical equipment having the characteristics of the fans the fan controls and their related components even if such standards are not specifically referenced in any instructions or literature supplied by Big Ass Solutions or provided by manufacturers Powerfoil is a trademark of Delta T Corporation All othe...

Page 4: ...gh voltage capacitors which take time to discharge after removal of mains supply Before working on the VFDs ensure isolation of main supply from line inputs at the VFD s disconnect L1 L2 N 3 Wait three minutes for capacitors to discharge to safe voltage levels Failure to do so may result in personal injury or death Note Darkened display LEDs are not an indication of safe voltage levels WARNING Whe...

Page 5: ...mperature Sensor 26 10b Mount the Upper Temperature Sensor to Wood Beam 27 11 Mount the Wall Controller 28 12a Wire the Wall Control 29 12b Alternative Wall Control Wiring Methods 30 13 Mount the Auxiliary Controller 31 14 Wire the Fan 32 15 Install the Airfoils 32 16 Install the Hub Cover 34 Electrical Guidelines Cable Types 35 Grounding 36 Input Voltage Irregularities 36 Delta Secondary 37 Branc...

Page 6: ... Auxiliary Controller Operation Starting Stopping and Direction Control 61 Changing Fan Speed 61 Cycling through the LED Display Modes 62 Toggling the Fan s Command Source 62 Locking and Unlocking Procedures 63 Understanding and Clearing Fan Faults 64 Maintenance Preventive Maintenance 65 Annual Maintenance Checklist 66 Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting 67 Wall Controller Troubleshooting 68 ...

Page 7: ...200 240 V 1 Φ 20 A 200 240 V 3 Φ 10 A 400 480 V 3 Φ 10 A 575 600 V 3 Φ 10 7 A 6 2 A 3 0 A 2 5 A PFX3 20 20 ft 6 1 m PFX3 24 24 ft 7 3 m Note All variable frequency drives produce 3 phase output power regardless of input phase Powerfoil X3 0 Plus Fan Diameter with Plus Winglets Motor Size Minimum Circuit Size Full Load Amps Fan PPX3 10 12 ft 3 6 m 1 5 hp 1 1 kW 30 A 200 240 V 1 Φ 20 A 200 240 V 3 Φ...

Page 8: ...umidity 95 Relative humidity Board is conformal coated Storage temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 50 C ESD withstand voltage 4 kV Air 4 kV Contact Upper temperature sensor Supply voltage 10 VDC to 24 VDC Power consumption 1 W Output 4 20 mA DC current loop Accuracy Non linearity 1 77 F 0 5 F Wiring 18 22 AWG Operating temperature 32 to 100 F 0 to 38 C Humidity 95 Relative humidity Board is conformal co...

Page 9: ...t Protection Each fan requires dedicated branch circuit protection Circuit Requirements See Electrical Guidelines and fan label for circuit requirements for your fan size Conduit VFD output motor input leads cannot share a conduit with any other controller s AC supply feed Local Disconnect If required a local disconnect should be installed per NEC and all local codes Onboard VFD If you are install...

Page 10: ... to be restrained Big Ass Solutions recommends using guy wires if the extension tube is four feet or longer if the fan is exposed to high winds or similar conditions or if the fan is near building structural components Parts Check that you have all of the required parts before beginning installation If you ordered multiple fans be sure to keep the components of each fan together Each fan has diffe...

Page 11: ... you are missing any parts or hardware needed for installation B C D M I J L A Safety Cable F Variable Frequency Drive K Lower Cover B Beam Clips Spacers G Gearbox L Airfoil C Upper Mount H Hub M Motor D Extension Tube I AirFence E Lower Yoke J Winglet A Powerfoil Plus Winglet Powerfoil Winglet F K G E H ...

Page 12: ...erature Sensor 4 10 2 cm 1 9 4 8 cm WWW BIGASSSOLUTIONS COM 2016 DELTA T CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 6 CONTROLLER DIAGRAM CAUTION The wall controller and upper temperature sensor contain sensitive electronic PCBs Use extreme care when handling ESD precautions recommended Note The illustration below does not show wiring ...

Page 13: ...structions The fan installation area must be free of obstructions such as lights cables sprinklers or other building structure components Clearance guidelines If your fan application does not meet these requirements contact Customer Service to discuss alternative installations or other fan options General clearance Multiple fans must be spaced at a center to center distance that is no less than 2 ...

Page 14: ...nts for the minimum clearance to combustibles Fan located at or above HVAC discharge or intake If the fan is at the same level or above the HVAC diffuser it must have a clearance of 1x fan s diameter 2 x fan s diameter 40 ft 12 1 m Fan located below HVAC discharge or intake If the fan is located below the HVAC diffuser it must have a clearance of 2x the fan s diameter Diameter 20 ft 6 1 m HVAC Dif...

Page 15: ...tions possible To accommodate building structures on which the standard upper mount does not allow the fan to properly orient itself the 90 Degree Offset mount should be purchased The example below shows a situation in which the 90 Degree Offset mount must be used so that the fan hangs plumb to the ground If you are uncertain of your roof pitch or do not have the correct mount to properly hang you...

Page 16: ...ove air outside the current escalating its cooling effects Airflow with multiple fans Where there are multiple fans appropriately spaced the expanding jets of adjacent fans meet to create a pressure zone The pressure zone acts like a wall causing each fan to behave like a single enclosed fan Typically a single fan s performance will increase when working in conjunction with other fans Airflow with...

Page 17: ... sheet metal press brake might have five times the frontal area if it is facing the airflow rather than if it is turned sideways Wherever possible position welding curtains partitions sheet materials etc to distribute air into the work area rather than deflect it Take advantage of the air moving near the floor by creating ground level openings in your work area It is better to have a work area blo...

Page 18: ...wall controller must be mounted in the lower portion of the zone to obtain an accurate reading at the floor level Install the wall controller and upper temperature sensor on flat surfaces that are free from vibration and where there is adequate distance from foreign objects or moving equipment The wall controller should be readily accessible Do not mount the wall controller or upper temperature se...

Page 19: ...hardware other than those supplied by Big Ass Solutions or otherwise specified in these installation instructions CAUTION Before beginning installation confirm that you have the appropriate mount for your roof pitch WARNING Ensure there are no persons below the fan during installation Overview Big Ass Fans should only be hung from an I beam or bar joists Consult a structural engineer for installat...

Page 20: ...am from the diagrams below Proceed to step 2 Small Upper Mount 13 3 4 x 10 349 mm x 258 mm I Beam Flange Width Mounting Holes 5 to 6 5 8 127 to 168 mm Inner holes 6 5 8 to 8 1 4 168 to 210 mm Middle holes 8 1 4 to 9 7 8 210 to 250 mm Outer holes Large Upper Mount 18 1 2 x 10 470 mm x 258 mm I Beam Flange Width Mounting Holes 9 7 8 to 11 3 8 250 to 289 mm Inner holes 11 3 8 to 13 289 to 330 mm Midd...

Page 21: ...uctural engineer for installation methods not covered in this manual A Select proper angle irons Refer to the table below when selecting angle irons for fan installation Angle irons and angle iron hardware are not included with the fan Angle Iron Span between mounting points Minimum Angle Iron Dimensions W x H x T Number of Angle Irons Needed 6 ft 1 8 m or less 2 5 x 2 5 x 0 25 6 4 cm x 6 4 cm x 0...

Page 22: ...le irons together if span is longer than 8 ft 2 4 m If the angle iron span is 8 ft 2 4 m or less skip this step and proceed to step D If the angle iron span is longer than 8 ft 2 4 m use double angle irons Locate the center of the angle iron Drill a Ø9 16 1 4 cm hole in the center of the vertical wall of each angle iron Drill a total of four angle irons Place two drilled angle irons back to back a...

Page 23: ...ons recommends orienting the angle irons so that the horizontal legs are facing each other or the vertical legs are on the outside Grade 8 Hardware Installer Supplied a 4 1 2 13 Bolt b 8 1 2 Washer c 4 3 Square Washer supplied see diagram d 4 1 2 13 Nylock Nut Double Angle Iron Fasten the angle irons to the roof structure mounting points at each end with Grade 8 hardware as shown The angle irons w...

Page 24: ...such as a scissor lift and at least two installation personnel will be required Attach the main fan unit directly to the angle irons with the Main Fan Unit Hardware Consult the diagram below for distances between the angle irons Tighten the bolts to 40 ft lb 54 2 N m using a torque wrench and 3 4 socket After securing the main fan unit to the angle irons tighten all the bolts securing the angle ir...

Page 25: ...ollowing page Secure the upper mount to the I beam with the Upper Mount Hardware Tighten the bolts to 40 ft lb 54 2 N m using a torque wrench and 3 4 socket Proceed to step 4 Upper Mount Hardware a 4 1 2 13 x 2 GR 8 Bolt b 8 1 2 Flat Washer c 4 1 2 13 Nylock Nut d 2 Beam Clip e 2 Spacer if beam flange exceeds 3 8 Spacers are only used on I beams when the beam flange exceeds 3 8 1 cm Upper Mount ...

Page 26: ...ns should be aligned with the outermost holes of the upper mount Consult the diagrams below for distances between the angle irons Do not use beam clips on angle irons Tighten the bolts to 40 ft lb 54 2 N m using a torque wrench and 3 4 socket After attaching the upper mount to the angle irons tighten all the bolts securing the angle irons to the roof structure to 40 ft lb 54 2 N m Upper Mount Hard...

Page 27: ...ing the fan without an extension tube the safety cable is packaged separately I Beam mount Wrap the safety cable around the I beam and connect the looped ends with the shackle The cable must be drawn tightly around the I beam leaving as little slack as possible If possible the shackle should be on the topside of the I beam Securely tighten the shackle Angle iron mount with extension tube Wrap the ...

Page 28: ...he main fan unit is heavy Use caution when raising it Attach the main fan unit to the lower yoke with the Main Fan Unit Hardware Do not rest the main fan unit on the ground Make sure the lower cable is positioned between the lower yoke brackets as shown on the right Tighten the bolts to 40 ft lb 54 2 N m using a torque wrench and 3 4 socket Do not discard the main fan unit packaging It should be u...

Page 29: ...TENTION Guy wires are intended to constrain the fan s lateral movement and are only included with fans that have extension tubes 4 ft 1 2 m or longer Depending on the conditions at the installation site guy wires may be needed for fans with shorter tubes to prevent lateral movement If guy wires are needed and were not included with your fan contact Customer Service A Attach locking carabiners to m...

Page 30: ...45 from the horizontal plane Fully tighten the set screw to secure the clamp Fasten the small eyebolt and nut onto the beam clamp The nut will be on the outside of the beam clamp Loop the crimped end of the guy wire into the locking carabiner and secure to the eyebolt as shown Securely tighten the carabiner Guy Wire Hardware a 4 1 4 Beam Clamp b 4 1 4 20 x 1 Eyebolt c 4 1 4 20 Hex Nut d 4 Locking ...

Page 31: ...ining guy wires CAUTION Over tightening the guy wires could throw the fan off balance Repeat step C to install the three remaining guy wires Evenly cinch all four guy wires into place using the Gripples The guy wires should be taut evenly spaced around the fan and away from the path of the airfoils Maintain a distance of 6 8 152 203 mm between the Gripple and the carabiner Once all of the guy wire...

Page 32: ...ior walls In roof decking Near radiant heat sources See Wall Control Overview to ensure proper mounting location B Mount the upper temperature sensor 1 Route power wiring to the mounting location 2 Loosen the 4 screws and remove the front cover 3 Insert pan head screw a through the mounting hole and secure i beam clamp b to the back of the sensor 4 Mount the upper temperature sensor to the i beam ...

Page 33: ...ar radiant heat sources See Wall Control Overview to ensure proper mounting location B Mount the upper temperature sensor 1 Route power wiring to the mounting location 2 Loosen the 4 screws and remove the cover from the remote sensor 3 Using the back of the sensor as a template mark the 2 screw locations on the mounting surface 4 Loosely install the mounting screws on the mounting surface in the h...

Page 34: ...a mounting location Do not mount the wall controller in the following locations Adjacent to or above radiant heaters Near HVAC ventilation intakes or exhausts On poorly insulated exterior walls In roof decking Near radiant heat sources See Wall Control Overview to ensure proper mounting location B Mount the wall controller 1 Route power wiring to the mounting location 2 Attach the mounting plate t...

Page 35: ...iable Frequency Drive cover removed Upper Temperature Sensor Wall Controller Reserved Reserved Reserved 2 conductor shielded cable 18 22 AWG Stranded provided by installer Maximum distance 1000 ft 305 m CAT5 Out to PFX wall pad BLACK RED DC Common shield GRAY DC Common shield BLACK DC Common shield GRAY 4 20 mA Input from RTS BLACK 24 VDC RTS Supply Out RED 4 20 mA Out to VFD RED 4 20 mA Out BLACK...

Page 36: ...s if present DC Common shield DC Common shield DC Common shield 4 20 mA Output to Fan RTS Input 24 VDC RTS Supply Reserved Reserved Reserved 24 VDC Upper Temperature Sensor 24 VIN 4 20 mA Out VFD Analog Input 4 20 mA Input Analog Common 24 VDC Supply DC Common 24 VDC RED RED RED RED WHITE WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK Wall Controller 24 VIN 4 20 mA Out DC Common 24 VDC RED BLACK RED BLACK WHITE RE...

Page 37: ... be visible from the auxiliary controller location A minimum distance of 6 15 2 cm should be maintained between controllers B Mount the auxiliary controller 1 Route power wiring to the mounting location 2 Attach the mounting plate to the junction box in the wall with the 6 32 x 1 1 4 screws a as shown below 3 Pull the RJ 11 connector not shown through the junction box and mounting plate 4 Rest the...

Page 38: ...w to make sure the minimum supply circuit size is suitable for your fan VFD Fan Diameter Minimum Supply Circuit Size 8 ft 2 4 m 20 A 200 240 V 1 Φ 10 A 200 240 V 3 Φ 10 A 400 480 V 3 Φ 10 A 575 600 V 3 Φ 10 24 ft 3 7 3 m 30 A 200 240 V 1 Φ 20 A 200 240 V 3 Φ 10 A 400 480 V 3 Φ 10 A 575 600 V 3 Φ 15 Install the Airfoils Disconnect power to the fan before installing the airfoils A Attach winglets to...

Page 39: ... loosely secure them with the Airfoil Hardware Hole A of the retainer should be positioned over top of Hole B Do not fully tighten the bolts until all the airfoil retainers have been attached After all retainers are positioned fully tighten the bolts along the outer perimeter to 29 ft lb 39 3 N m using a torque wrench and 1 2 socket After the outer perimeter bolts are torqued tighten the bolts alo...

Page 40: ...ERVED 34 16 Install the Hub Cover If your fan order included accessories light or camera install those accessories before securing the hub cover Secure the hub cover to the hub with the Hub Cover Hardware Hub Cover Hardware a 4 1 4 Plastic Rivet a Hub Cover ...

Page 41: ...should use 600 V 75 C or 90 C 167 F or 194 F wire Acceptable unshielded types THHN THNW or similar wire is acceptable for drive installations in dry environments if adequate free air space and or conduit fill rate limits are provided Do not use THHN or similarly coated wire in wet areas Selected wire must have a minimum insulation thickness of 15 mils and should not have large variations in insula...

Page 42: ...terminals must also be connected to the motor frame If no drain lead is present the cable should be stripped back so that the braid can be twisted and soldered to a pigtail for proper termination Input voltage irregularities CAUTION VFDs damaged by input voltage irregularities may not be covered by the warranty The VFDs are suitable for direct connection to input power within the rated voltage of ...

Page 43: ...uaranteed due to a lack of proper phase to ground voltage references The most common arrangements for industrial power distribution are the following 575 330 V Three Phase Wye Secondary Provides 575 V between phases and 330 V from each phase to Neutral Ground 480 277 V Three Phase Wye Secondary Provides 480 V between phases and 277 V from each phase to Neutral Ground 208 120 V Three Phase Wye Seco...

Page 44: ...RB RC AV I NP N PN P PN P AC I AC I WWW BIGASSSOLUTIONS COM 2016 DELTA T CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 38 Branch circuit protection The VFDs include fuses for branch short circuit protection and can be installed with a dedicated fusible disconnect and or input circuit breaker National and local industrial safety standards and or electrical codes may determine additional requirements for these installat...

Page 45: ...OM 2016 DELTA T CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 39 Wiring 200 240 V 1 Φ WARNING Wait three minutes after disconnecting before servicing WARNING Improper installation can cause electric shock or damage to the motor and VFD A qualified electrician should perform the installation The diagram below shows a standard VFD 200 240 V 1 Φ using single phase input from AC power supply Actual component layout may di...

Page 46: ...T CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 40 Wiring 200 240 V 1 Φ with Line Reactor WARNING Wait three minutes after disconnecting before servicing WARNING Improper installation can cause electric shock or damage to the motor and VFD A qualified electrician should perform the installation The diagram below shows a typical line reactor installation on a standard VFD 200 240 V 1 Φ using single phase input from AC ...

Page 47: ...16 DELTA T CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 41 Wiring 200 240 V 1 Φ with EMI Filter WARNING Wait three minutes after disconnecting before servicing WARNING Improper installation can cause electric shock or damage to the motor and VFD A qualified electrician should perform the installation The diagram below shows a typical EMI filter installation on a standard VFD 200 240 V 1 Φ using single phase input fro...

Page 48: ... T CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 42 Wiring 200 240 V 3 Φ WARNING Wait three minutes after disconnecting before servicing WARNING Improper installation can cause electric shock or damage to the motor and VFD A qualified electrician should perform the installation The diagram below shows a standard VFD 200 240 V 3 Φ using three phase input from AC power supply Actual component layout may differ from illu...

Page 49: ... RIGHTS RESERVED 43 Wiring 200 240 V 3 Φ with Line Reactor WARNING Wait three minutes after disconnecting before servicing WARNING Improper installation can cause electric shock or damage to the motor and VFD A qualified electrician should perform the installation The diagram below shows a typical line reactor installation on a standard VFD 200 240 V 3 Φ using three phase input from AC power suppl...

Page 50: ...HTS RESERVED 44 Wiring 200 240 V 3 Φ with EMI Filter WARNING Wait three minutes after disconnecting before servicing WARNING Improper installation can cause electric shock or damage to the motor and VFD A qualified electrician should perform the installation The diagram below shows a typical EMI filter installation on a standard VFD 200 240 V 3 Φ using three phase input from AC power supply Actual...

Page 51: ...ONS COM 2016 DELTA T CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 45 Wiring 400 480 V 3 Φ WARNING Wait three minutes after disconnecting before servicing WARNING Improper installation can cause electric shock or damage to the motor and VFD A qualified electrician should perform the installation The diagram below shows a standard VFD 400 480 V 3 Φ using three phase input from AC power supply Actual component layout ma...

Page 52: ...RIGHTS RESERVED 46 Wiring 400 480 V 3 Φ with Line Reactor WARNING Wait three minutes after disconnecting before servicing WARNING Improper installation can cause electric shock or damage to the motor and VFD A qualified electrician should perform the installation The diagram below shows a typical line reactor installation on a standard VFD 400 480 V 3 Φ using three phase input from AC power supply...

Page 53: ... 2016 DELTA T CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 47 Wiring 400 480 V 3 Φ with EMI Filter WARNING Wait three minutes after disconnecting before servicing WARNING Improper installation can cause electric shock or damage to the motor and VFD A qualified electrician should perform the installation The diagram below shows a typical EMI filter installation on a standard VFD 400 480 V 3 Φ using three phase input f...

Page 54: ...SERVED 48 Wiring 575 600 V 3 Φ WARNING Wait three minutes after disconnecting before servicing WARNING Improper installation can cause electric shock or damage to the motor and VFD A qualified electrician should perform the installation The diagram below shows a standard VFD 575 600 V 3 Φ using three phase input from AC power supply Actual component layout may differ from illustration Note Fire re...

Page 55: ...the auxiliary controller An alarm condition will stop the fan and issue an EF External Fault at the auxiliary controller From main FACP or NAC box if applicable From main FACP or NAC box if applicable WHITE X2 RED X2 BLUE YELLOW ORANGE COIL 20 32 VDC 20 mA COMMON NORMALLY CLOSED NORMALLY OPEN WHITE X2 RED X2 BLUE YELLOW ORANGE COIL 20 32 VDC 20 mA COMMON NORMALLY CLOSED NORMALLY OPEN ORANGE BLUE Y...

Page 56: ...tal input terminals M3 and GND will result in fan shut down The relay uses a Normally Open N O contact The relay coil must be energized by the FACP for fan shutdown Two additional relay coil leads are provided to facilitate supervision pass through where required Optionally the relay can be used with a Normally Closed N C contact The relay coil must remain energized by the FACP for fan operation T...

Page 57: ...oller REM LED is illuminated Slaved fan auxiliary controller REM LED is illuminated Slaved fan auxiliary controller REM LED is illuminated Slaved fan auxiliary controller REM LED is illuminated Master fan wall controller In the example above the master fan wall controller is the speed reference for the first fan The remaining fans when in REM mode will follow command references provided by the mas...

Page 58: ...ove to navigate to and change the remaining required parameters When you are finished press Mode twice to exit programming mode and return to the normal operational screens RA RB RC AVI ACI NPN PNP READY RUN FAULT 1 2 3 1 2 3 ON ON RA RB RC AVI ACI NPN PNP READY RUN FAULT 1 2 3 1 2 3 ON ON Fan 1 Master Fan Variable Frequency Drive cover removed Fan 2 Variable Frequency Drive cover removed RED RED ...

Page 59: ...set to LOCAL mode The remaining fans auxiliary controllers when in REM mode will follow command references provided by the master fan VFD Refer to the following page for detailed wiring diagrams Limit two conductor shielded cable runs to 200 ft 61 m or less Consult Big Ass Fans Customer Service Department for conversion to 4 20 mA current loop System redundancy If one of the fans in the chain is d...

Page 60: ... fan 0 10 VDC Analog output to additional slaved fans LOCAL REMOTE Toggle LOC indicator is lit LOCAL REMOTE Toggle LOC indicator is lit RS 485 1 Reserved 2 EV 3 GND 4 SG 5 SG 6 Reserved 7 Reserved 8 Reserved Digital Input Digital Input Digital Input Digital Input Digital Input Digital Input Digital Common 24 VDC 20 mA ANL Common ANL In 0 10 VDC 47 kΩ ANL In 4 20 mA 250 Ω 10 VDC 3 mA ANL Out 0 10 V...

Page 61: ... referred to as local control For the auxiliary controller to be active the LOC indicator light must be illuminated by pressing the LOCAL REM button RS 485 1 Reserved 2 EV 3 GND 4 SG 5 SG 6 Reserved 7 Reserved 8 Reserved Digital Input Digital Input Digital Input Digital Input Digital Input Digital Input 24 VDC 20 mA ANL Common ANL In 0 10 VDC 47 kΩ ANL In 4 20 mA 250 Ω 10 VDC 3 mA ANL Out 0 10 VDC...

Page 62: ...rol For distributed I O to be active the REM indicator light must be illuminated by pressing the LOCAL REM button About I O mode selection Big Ass Fans factory defaults for analog and digital inputs are ACI 4 20 mA and NPN inputs pulled down to DC Common If required these may be switched to AVI 0 10 VDC as shown above and PNP inputs pulled up to 24 VDC via the dip switches If required a diagram ca...

Page 63: ... seen After the auxiliary contact has reopened the fan will return to its previous operating mode I O mode selection DIP switches MI1 MI2 MI3 MI4 MI5 MI6 DCM DCM 24V ACM AVI ACI 10V MCM AFM M01 RA RB RC RUN STOP FWD REV REM LOC U H F MODE PROG DATA FWD REV RUN STOP RESET LOCAL REM Thermostat timer or other equipment auxiliary contact RS 485 1 Reserved 2 EV 3 GND 4 SG 5 SG 6 Reserved 7 Reserved 8 R...

Page 64: ... Common Reserved Reserved Front Back MAXIMUM FAN SPEED Wall Controller Modes of operation Powerfoil X3 0 fans are the highest quality most meticulously engineered HVLS fans on the planet moving a lot of air with their size not speed Moving at a low speed means less energy used for operation translating into more energy savings year round Follow the procedures below to ensure the most efficient ope...

Page 65: ...peed Temp 65 F 18 3 C Summer Minimum Speed Temp 67 5 F 19 7 C Temperature Temperature Summer Maximum Speed Temp 85 F 29 4 C Summer Maximum Speed Temp 95 F 35 C 100 F 37 8 C Winter Maximum Speed 25 MODE WINTER MODE SUMMER MODE MANUAL THRESHOLD TEMPERATURE 50 F 100 F MODE THRESHOLD TEMPERATURE 10 55 F 100 100 F WINTER MODE SUMMER MODE MANUAL AUTOMATIC DESTRATIFICATION SYSTEM MAXIMUM FAN SPEED MODE T...

Page 66: ...g Summer Mode press and hold the Mode button for three 3 seconds The Summer Mode LED will flash 2 To set the Minimum Speed Temperature press the Up and Down arrow buttons to adjust the minimum speed temperature Each press of an arrow button changes the setting in 2 5 F 1 4 C increments 3 Press the Mode button once to save the Summer Minimum Speed Temperature The Summer Mode LED will flash indicati...

Page 67: ...ED will flash current direction indicating a pending change in fan direction AUXILIARY CONTROLLER OPERATION Upon initial power up of the fan the auxiliary controller appears as shown on the right The auxiliary controller is programmed to show the fan s current running speed in RPM on the LED display The display also indicates if the fan is stopped STOP set to run forward FWD or is set to respond t...

Page 68: ...ary controller the controller s button cover must be removed if used To operate the fan from the auxiliary controller press the LOCAL REM button to make sure that the LOC indicator is illuminated The RUN STOP and FWD REV buttons are functional only when the LOC indicator is illuminated Note To access the LOCAL REM button on the controller the controller s button cover must be removed if used Toggl...

Page 69: ...STOP RESET RUN LOCAL REM WWW BIGASSSOLUTIONS COM 2016 DELTA T CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 63 Locking and unlocking procedures To lock or unlock the auxiliary controller follow the chart below Note To access the required buttons the controller s button cover must be removed if used Frequency Command F Invalid Code 4 Digit Code Entry Digit Selection Frequency Output H Press and hold to clear code from ...

Page 70: ...s EF or External Fault is displayed when the fan has stopped due to an alarm condition EF also displays if the user has interfaced the fan system with other equipment requiring fan shutdown such as an ESFR system Internal faults All other error codes are considered Internal faults These codes are specific to problems associated with the VFD or motor For example the error code for input power phase...

Page 71: ... mounting bolts are present and torqued to 40 ft lb 54 2 N m There are four bolts for direct mount installations and 12 bolts for installations with extension tube 3 Inspect motor terminations inside the motor junction box and tighten if necessary 4 Check the gear reducer for oil leakage If leakage is present contact Customer Service 5 Ensure all 16 bolts securing the airfoils to the fan are prese...

Page 72: ...GASSSOLUTIONS COM 2016 DELTA T CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 66 Fan Model Fan Model Fan Model Serial Serial Serial Location Location Location Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST ...

Page 73: ...he popping still occurs verify that the airfoils are not contacting each other If they are contact Customer Service The fan will not start Verify the following Make sure that all wires are securely connected Verify that supply power is adequate and functional If the fan still does not start contact Customer Service The VFD generates radio frequency noise RF VFDs generate RF noise in many ways but ...

Page 74: ...wall controller If the display reports the error code shown below accompanied by fan shutdown or slowdown one of the following conditions has occurred The 4 20 mA loop circuit between the VFD and the auxiliary controller has failed Remove system power and check for short circuits and or open circuit conditions See below for more information The wall controller power has been removed during normal ...

Page 75: ...tube If your mounting structure requires a non standard extension tube length use the guidelines below to cut the extension tube IMPORTANT Safety cable is attached here Do not cut or alter this end BOTTOM END CUT THIS END ONLY TOP END Length Ø0 56 1 4 cm 9 16 or 7 32 Drill Permissible 0 78 1 98 cm 0 78 1 98 cm 1 5 3 8 cm 1 5 3 8 cm 3 7 62 cm 3 7 62 cm 3 7 62 cm 3 7 62 cm 2 8 5 79 cm ...

Page 76: ...ice Excessive Drive Output Current An abnormal condition exists on the motor side of the fan system Check the motor OL point parameters Reduce torque comp Pr 54 Over Current During Acceleration Motor circuit insulation failure or over boosting Check the torque boost If the deceleration time is too short check parameters Over Current During Steady Operation Motor circuit insulation failure or over ...

Page 77: ...e Feedback Signal Error Check the AVI ACI wiring Various Unrecoverable Errors If the power cycle will not clear these faults contact Customer Service Pr 00 04 Diagnostics running display options Setting Run screen display 00 BAF Default Display user defined unit 01 Counter value pulses on TRG terminal 02 Not valid 03 DC buss voltage 1 414 approx AC line 04 RMS equivalent feedback level percentage ...

Page 78: ...ent During Acceleration Motor circuit insulation failure or over boosting Check the torque boost If the condition persists with a disconnected motor contact Customer Service Over Current During Acceleration Motor circuit insulation failure or over boosting Check the torque boost If the deceleration time is too short check parameters Over Current During Steady Operation Motor circuit insulation fai...

Page 79: ...nications Error Slave Verify proper data wiring between the drive s RS485 port and the command source Pr 64 Diagnostics running display options Setting Run screen display 00 Display drive output frequency Hz 01 Default User defined number Hz x PR 65 02 RMS equivalent output voltage to motor 03 DC buss voltage 1 414 approx AC line 04 PV i 05 Display internal counter value 06 Display the settings fr...

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Page 83: ...ts footwear lock out tag out certification processes work area free of trash and debris etc If there are any areas that are forbidden or secure they are brought to the supervisor s attention and instructed not to enter If there are any special site conditions i e open areas and operating machinery to be avoided they are also brought to the supervisor s attention and instructed how to bypass the ar...

Page 84: ...erifying the stability of the mounting structure is the sole responsibility of the customer and or end user and Big Ass Solutions hereby expressly disclaims any liability arising therefrom or arising from the use of any materials or hardware other than those supplied by Big Ass Solutions or otherwise specified in the installation instructions If this installation will be performed outside the scop...

Page 85: ...egulations met in accordance with the Check In document Scope of Work and Layout If not explain Fans have been running for over an hour and operate without visible defect or issue The fan is spinning in the correct direction counterclockwise when viewed from floor Angle irons are securely fastened and are without any apparent problems in accordance with installation techniques discussed at check i...

Page 86: ...eturn Trip Required Additional Charges Apply Customer Not Ready Lift Issues Work Completed Outside Scope of Work if applicable Installation Not Performed per BAS Recommendations or Specifications for Any Reason Customer Understands and Approves Additional Charges as Explained in amount of if applicable Other Please Explain Below If any portion of this installation was performed outside the scope o...

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