3
Chapter 3
Installation
This
chapter
provides
information
for
on
‐
site
requirements,
unpacking,
inspection,
and
preparing
the
unit
for
use.
Unpacking and Inspection
1.
Carefully
inspect
shipping
container
for
signs
of
damage.
If
the
shipping
container
is
damaged,
do
not
unpack
the
unit.
Immediately
notify
the
shipping
carrier
and
Bird
Technologies.
If
the
shipping
container
is
not
damaged,
unpack
the
unit.
Save
shipping
materials
for
repackaging.
2.
Inspect
unit
for
visual
signs
of
damage.
Note:
If
there
is
damage,
immediately
notify
the
shipping
carrier
and
Bird
Technologies.
Mounting
Place
the
Blower
Assembly
in
a
dry,
dust
and
vibration
free
environ
‐
ment.
Do
not
use
outdoors
or
in
areas
of
condensing
humidity.
Allow
at
least
3"
(7.6
cm)
of
clearance
above
and
on
all
sides
of
the
unit.
Bird
Blower
Assemblies
are
equipped
for
either
portable
use
or
fixed
installation.
The
mounting
brackets
on
the
front
and
rear
faces
have
four
mounting
slots
arranged
in
a
4
1
2
"
x
20
23
32
"
rectangle
(114.3
x
526.3
mm).
Use
a
screw
with
a
3
8
"
(9.53
mm)
diameter
max.
Installing Thermoswitch (BA–310 Only)
The
Bird
BA–310
requires
a
control
thermoswitch,
P/N
2450
‐
085,
for
automatic
operation.
It
is
normally
open,
closing
at
155
°C
(311
°F),
with
a
rating
of
10A
@
120Vac
and
5A
@
230Vac.
To
install
the
thermoswitch
on
the
load,
proceed
as
follows:
1.
Replace
the
vent
plug
in
the
load
with
the
shipping
plug.
2.
Stand
the
load
on
its
back
with
the
connector
end
up.
In
this
position
there
is
no
danger
of
the
coolant
pouring
out
through
the
socket
plug
hole.
3.
Remove
the
top
socket
plug
using
a
9
16
"
hex
wrench.
4.
Replace
the
plug
with
the
thermoswitch.
Sparingly
apply
pipe
sealing
compound
to
the
external
threads,
only,
of
the
thermoswitch.
Do
not
contaminate
the
coolant
with
pipe
sealant.
5.
Check
for
coolant
leaks
upon
completion.
CAUTION
The
BA
system
is
designed
for
operation
in
a
horizontal
position
only,
with
the
load’s
vent
plug
up.
Do
not
use
in
any
other
manner.
WARNING
Disconnect
the
unit
from
all
power
sources
before
servicing.
The
unit
may
be
energized
from
multiple
sources.
The
potential
for
electric
shock
exists.
WARNING
The
vent
plug
must
be
used
at
all
times
when
the
load
is
operating
or
cooling.
Failure
to
do
so
could
result
in
an
explosion
or
severe
burns.