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© Munters Corporation, January 2020

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QM1086r8

Installation Instructions

2.

2.1 Install

Top of Post Wall

H. (See Char

t A)

W.

 (See Chart A)

6 x 6 Post - 6'O.C.

Figure 1B

POST Construction

Figure 1A

Frame Construction

Ceiling

Framing

H. 

(See Chart 

A)

12"

W.

 (See  Chart A)

'Z'

Chart A

'Z'

FAN DIA. CONE

WALL OPENING

 (W. X H.)

MINIMUM SPACING 'Z'

CENTER TO CENTER

DIMENSION

36”

36RC

43”W. x 43”H.

12” recommended;  8” minimum

51” Minimum

48”

48RC

55”W. x 55”H.

12” recommended;  9” minimum

64” Minimum

 51

51RC

56

1

4

W. x 57

3

4

H

.

12

 recommended;  10

 minimum

66

 Minimum

55

55RC

60

W. x 61

1

4

H.

12

 recommended;  10

 minimum

70

” 

Minimum

Step 1

 

Construct the framed opening to correct size according to the Chart A.  

See Figure 1A and 1B.

Summary of Contents for VX Series

Page 1: ...ry 2020 QM1086r8 Instruction Manual VX Fans with RC cone Models VX36FxCx VX365FxCx VX481FxCx VX4815FxCx VX511FxCx VX5115FxCx VX512FxCx VX5515FxCx VX552FxCx Aerotech VX Fan with RC Cone 36 48 51 55 Fans VX51 and VX55 VX36 and VX48 ...

Page 2: ...roperly Please read all instructions carefully before beginning installation Warranty For Warranty claims information see the Warranty Claims and Return Policy form QM1021 available from the Munters Corporation office at 1 800 227 2376 or by e mail at aghort info munters com Conditions and Limitations Products and Systems involved in a warranty claim under the Warranty Claims and Return Policy sha...

Page 3: ...5 2 Installation Instructions 6 12 2 1 Install 6 2 2 PT Style Shutter 11 2 3 PZ Style Shutter 12 3 Electrical Wiring 13 4 Operation 15 5 Maintenance 16 17 6 Winterizing 18 6 1 Winterizing 18 6 2 Winter Weather Protection 18 7 Troubleshooting 19 8 Exploded View and Parts List 20 23 8 1 VX36 and VX48 20 21 8 2 VX51 and VX55 22 23 ...

Page 4: ... 12 KS2105 14 x 1 5 Lag Screw SS B 8 KS0650 1 4 20 x Truss Head Bolt SS C 8 KW3012 1 4 x 1 O D Flat Washer SS D 8 KN1717 1 4 20 Hex Flange Nylock Nut SS Before beginning installation check the overall condition of the equipment Remove packing materials and examine all components for signs of shipping damage Any shipping damage is the customer s responsibility and should be reported immediately to ...

Page 5: ...8 220VAC or 190 380VAC Phase 1 or 3 FAN DIA A B C1 C2 D E F1 F2 G H I J K Dia WALL OPENING I D framed 36 67 8 227 8 67 8 67 8 453 4 453 4 227 8 227 8 505 8 241 16 8 503 8 43 W 43 H 48 87 8 287 8 87 8 87 8 573 4 573 4 287 8 287 8 553 8 247 16 8 635 8 55 W 55 H 51 7 291 2 71 2 8 601 2 59 301 4 261 2 543 16 233 16 11 25 16 65 561 2 W 573 4 H 55 73 8 313 8 73 4 73 4 635 8 623 4 277 8 317 8 589 16 2515...

Page 6: ...2 W See Chart A Z Chart A Z FAN DIA CONE WALL OPENING W X H MINIMUM SPACING Z CENTER TO CENTER DIMENSION 36 36RC 43 W x 43 H 12 recommended 8 minimum 51 Minimum 48 48RC 55 W x 55 H 12 recommended 9 minimum 64 Minimum 51 51RC 561 4 W x 573 4 H 12 recommended 10 minimum 66 Minimum 55 55RC 60 W x 611 4 H 12 recommended 10 minimum 70 Minimum Step 1 Construct the framed opening to correct size accordin...

Page 7: ... Installation Instructions Chapter 2 Figure 3 Wall Framing 2 Minimum Framing for fan Bottom Wall Opening See Chart A Page 4 4 Minimum Framing for fan Top and Sides Wall Framing Figure 2A Frame Construction OUTSIDE INSIDE 2 x 4 Framing 14 x 1 5 Lag Screws A 14 x 1 5 Lag Screws A Post 2 x 8 Banner Boards 2 x 8 Header Boards Figure 2B Post Construction INSIDE OUTSIDE Step 2B If fan needs to be mounte...

Page 8: ...Tabs Cone Locking Sheet Metal Pliers Cone Tab Hole at 10 O clock Top Cone Tab Cone Flange Nut D Cone outside Fan Outlet inside Truss Head Bolt B Washer C Step 5 Look for the TOP label on the Polycone and set the top of the Polycone on top of the fan orifice and install 2 Truss Head Bolts B through holes in fan outlet through the slots in the cone at about the 10 and 2 o clock positions and fasten ...

Page 9: ...s onto the fan until the bottom tab is in place Keep pressure on the cone to make sure tabs stay on the fan Install 6 Truss Head Bolts B Washers C and Flange Nuts D in the remaining holes in the fan outlet and slots in the cone to finish securing cone to fan See Figure 5B and Figure 6 Tighten all nuts at this time making sure not to over tighten Figure 7A Step 7 The snap in guard has a slight coni...

Page 10: ...he guard tab until it snaps into place Figure 7B Cone Guard Guard Tab Guard Tab Guard Slot in cone Figure 8B Guard Mounting Pad Guard eyelet Figure 8A Nut Bolt Guard Mounting Pad Guard Fan Outlet Installation Instructions Chapter 2 Step 9 If installing your existing guard into the new cone locate the flat guard mounting pads on the cone and drill a 9 32 dia hole in the center of each pad Then inse...

Page 11: ...re 10 Installation is now complete proceed to Electrical Wiring Section Figure 10 2 2 PT Style Shutter Fixed Bottom Shutter Clip Installation Instructions Chapter 2 Note PT Shutter extends into room 2 5 16 from back of fan Step 10 Insert PT Shutter into fan by sliding the bottom flange of shutter into bottom shutter clips and pressing shutter inward See Figure 9 VX55 Only ...

Page 12: ...ure 11B Figure 11A Step 12 Insert PZ shutter into fan by sliding the bottom flange of shutter into bottom shutter clips and pressing shutter inward See Figure 11A Fasten shutter in place by rotating the side and top shutter clips over the shutter flanges See Figure 11B Installation is now complete proceed to electrical wiring section VX55 Only ...

Page 13: ...ole motor starter or slow blow motor fuses must be used See Figure 12B If a frequency drive inverter is used confirm that motors are rated for inverter duty at the voltage used Shielded power cable between frequency drive and each motor is highly recommended Installation of line reactors is recommended to reduce voltage spikes and harmonic distortion Supplemental motor overload protection is also ...

Page 14: ...f motor form a drip loop and then run power cable down along strut and Zip tie the cable to strut to prevent cable from getting tangled in the pulley or belt See Figure 13 Then run the cable out the drain hole to the circuit breaker or control panel Continued on next page Figure 13 3 1 Recommended Wire Routing ...

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Page 16: ...th should be used GUARD Clean any dust or feathers from fan guards using a brush Dirty guards can reduce airflow 3 CHECK FASTENERS For safety all fasteners should be inspected 1 month after initial operation and yearly thereafter Tighten any loose connections 4 INSPECT FAN CONTROL With power disconnected inspect all electrical connections Wiring should be secure and in good condition Remove any du...

Page 17: ...ailure 8 BELT TENSIONING Check condition of belt if worn replace belt If belt is in good condition then make sure the tensioner is in the correct position Looking from the inlet of the fan the correct position of the tensioner is approximately the 7 o clock position See Figure 14A To adjust the tensioner loosen the 10mm bolt fastening the tensioner to the motor base using 17mm end wrench to allow ...

Page 18: ...ff building roof weather protection must be provided A weather shelter may be constructed to cover the entire fan See Figure 15 or snow guards may be placed on the roof See Figure 16 Building Wall Provide Weather Shelter Over Fans 6 Min Fan with Discharge Cone Figure 15 Snow Guards located per manufacturers recommendations Ceiling Figure 16 Note Snow guards are designed to prevent sudden dangerous...

Page 19: ...damaged 1 Set to a lower temperature 2 Replace fuse or reset breaker 3 Realign motor in fan housing 4 Repair or replace control 5 Repair or replace motor 1 Unjam and clean shutter 2 Clean guard 3 See operation Step 2 for adjustments guidelines 4 See Maintenance Section Belt Tensioning 1 Sand fan housing to remove high spot 2 Repair or replace motor or shaft bearings 3 See operation Step 2 for adju...

Page 20: ... Munters Corporation January 2020 20 QM1086r8 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 17 1 2 6 14 Exploded View 8 8 1 VX36 and VX48 ...

Page 21: ... Various Motor 56 frame 1 10 FH2825 FH2820 FH2820 Bracket BD motor base CTD GZ 1 11 FH2815 FH2815 Bracket bearing mount CTD GZ 1 12 FH2402K FH2402K Belt tensioner assembly with 3 idler pulley 1 FH2406 FH2406 3 idler pulley only with bolt FH2439 FH2439 Tensioner arm only AL 13 Various Various Sheave A section 5 8 bore 3 16 keyseat CI 1 14 FH2391K FH2391K Assembly Bearings Shaft w pins VX STL 1 FH20...

Page 22: ... Munters Corporation January 2020 22 QM1086r8 1 2 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Exploded View Chapter 8 8 2 VX51 and VX55 ...

Page 23: ...bearing mount CTD GZ 1 12 FH2402K FH2402K Belt tensioner assembly with 3 idler pulley 1 FH2406 FH2406 3 idler pulley only with bolt FH2439 FH2439 Tensioner arm only AL 13 Various Various Sheave A section 5 8 bore 3 16 keyseat CI 1 14 FH2395K FH2395K Assembly Bearings Shaft w pins VX STL 1 FH2295 FH2295 Shaft 1 dia w retaining pin hole STL 1 FH2057 FH2057 Bearing 1 bore x 1 44 CL CI holder 2 15 Var...

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