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QM1190r7

Instruction Manual

VX51 and VX55 with Munters Drive

51” and 55” Exhaust Fan

Models: VX51DFxxCT-Hx • VX51DFxxCP-Hx

VX55DFxxCT-Hx • VX55DFxxCP-Hx

Aerotech

VX51 & VX55

with RC Cone and

Munters Drive*

*Protected by U.S. Patent No. 6,386,828, 6616404;
6953320 and other Patents Pending

Summary of Contents for VX51

Page 1: ...n Manual VX51 and VX55 with Munters Drive 51 and 55 Exhaust Fan Models VX51DFxxCT Hx VX51DFxxCP Hx VX55DFxxCT Hx VX55DFxxCP Hx Aerotech VX51 VX55 with RC Cone and Munters Drive Protected by U S Patent No 6 386 828 6616404 6953320 and other Patents Pending ...

Page 2: ...maintained properly 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 Retur...

Page 3: ...an Installation 5 2 2 PT Style Shutter 10 2 3 PV Style Shutter 11 3 Electrical Wiring 12 3 1 Recommended Wire Routing 12 3 2 Electrical Wiring 14 3 3 Recommended Wiring 15 4 Operation and Maintenance 20 4 1 Operation 20 4 2 Maintenance 20 5 Troubleshooting 21 6 Winterizing 22 6 1 Winterizing 22 6 2 Winter Weather Protection 22 7 Exploded View and Parts List 23 24 ...

Page 4: ... and cone sections before proceeding with installation 1 2 Fan Dimensions D G H I J K Dia A C1 D B C F1 A C2 K Dia F2 Fan Dia A B C1 C2 D E F1 F2 G H I J K Dia 51 7 291 2 71 2 8 601 2 59 301 4 261 2 543 16 233 16 11 25 16 65 55 73 8 313 8 73 4 73 4 635 8 623 4 277 8 317 8 589 16 2515 16 113 4 25 16 70 561 4 W x 573 4 H 60 W x 611 4 H WALL OPENING I D framed Dimensions Plus Minus 1 4 Field Verify E...

Page 5: ...ctions 2 Minimum Spacing Z Chart A Wall Opening W x H Fan Dia 12 recommended 10 minimum 12 recommended 10 minimum 51 55 561 4 W x 573 4 H 60 W x 611 4 H Figure 1B Post Construction Figure 1A Frame Construction Ceiling Framing H see chart A 12 W see chart A See minimum spacing notes in Chart A Z Center To Center Dimension 66 Minimum 70 Minimum Top of Post Wall H see Chart A W see Chart A 6 x 6 Post...

Page 6: ... to fan and caulk around fan to seal 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 7: ...oles in fan outlet through the slots in the cone at about the 10 and 2 o clock positions and fasten with Washers C and Flange Nuts D Truss head of each bolt must be on the inside of the fan outlet washers and flange nuts must be on outside of cone See Figure 5A and 5B Finger tighten nuts only at this time Cone Tabs 51 55RC Cone Locking Sheet Metal Pliers Cone Tab Hole at 10 O clock Top Cone Tab 51...

Page 8: ...e 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 51 55 RC Cone Step 7 The snap in guard has a slight conical shape to it so when installed the center of the guard should protrude out slightly See Figure 7A 51 55 RC Cone Guard Note If installing your existing guard in the...

Page 9: ...into cone with the guard eyelets facing away from you Line up each eyelet with a hole in the guard pads Secure guard to cone using 8 existing Bolts and Nuts See Figure 8A and 8B Tighten all nuts at this time Step 8 Starting at the bottom of the cone locate one of the guard tabs and put the guard tab through the guard slot in the cone See Figure 7B Then work up around the guard and install each of ...

Page 10: ...r clips over the shutter flanges See Figure 10 Installation is now complete proceed to Electrical Wiring Section Figure 10 2 2 PT Style Shutter Fixed Bottom Shutter Clip 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 ...

Page 11: ... Figure 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 ...

Page 12: ...is pre wired to motor Find the end of the cable and route it outside the fan and connect it to the incoming power supply and or the safety cut off switch Safety cut off switch by others See Figure 12A Figure 12A Junction Box Electrical Cable WARNING Fan is designed to be operated with shutter in place Do not apply power to fan without shutter being installed ...

Page 13: ...tion The installer must refer to NEC and local codes to ensure safety and compliance See Figure 12B 12C If recommended lightning protection was purchased wire it to the fan power supply as shown and secure the lightning protection unit near the disconnect or the bus panel See Figure 12B 12C NOTE A safety cut off switch should be located adjacent to each fan T1 T2 T3 G Three Phase Power Out to Fan ...

Page 14: ...trical power is applied to the main cable and the RUN Switch is in the ON Position the fan will start and run at full speed See Figure 13A WARNING The Blue Box electrical enclosure must not be removed from mounting bracket Removing Blue Box from the mounting bracket will void the warranty Any water or other damage to the controller will not be covered if the Blue Box is removed NOTE All Low Voltag...

Page 15: ...rranty If 2 or more cables are used in 1 watertight fitting they must be sealed on both sides of Munters Drive Box wall to prevent water infiltration If you are going to run the Munters Drive with a signal from a control carefully remove 6 screws and the cover and save to reinstall later Carefully punch the knock out from the bottom of the Munters Drive Box and install the Watertight connector as ...

Page 16: ...e Box to the OFF position Now wire an ON command from the COMMON terminal to the input relay in the control and from the output of the control relay to the RUN terminal in the Munters Drive Box See Figure 13A 13D Jumpers WARNING The Blue Box electrical enclosure must not be removed from mounting bracket Removing Blue Box from the mounting bracket will void the warranty Any water or other damage to...

Page 17: ...nters Drive Box Then connect the output of the control relay for LOW to the REDUCED FLOW terminal in the Munters Drive Box See Figure 13E Control Relay Munters Drive Box RUN Switch Circuit Board in Munters Drive Box Figure 13E Off Low High Remotely WARNING The Blue Box electrical enclosure must not be removed from mounting bracket Removing Blue Box from the mounting bracket will void the warranty ...

Page 18: ...als in the Munters Drive Box to the 10 0V output in the control See Figure 13F 10 0V Output In Control Junction Box By Others Munters Drive Box RUN Switch Circuit Board in Munters Drive Box Jumper WARNING The Blue Box electrical enclosure must not be removed from mounting bracket Removing Blue Box from the mounting bracket will void the warranty Any water or other damage to the controller will not...

Page 19: ... the control and from the output of the control relay to the RUN terminal in the Munters Drive Box Also connect wires from the 0 10V IN and 0 10V COMMON terminals in the Munters Drive Box to the 10 0V output in the control See Figure 13G Figure 13G On Off with Variable Speed Operation Control Relay Munters Drive Box RUN Switch Circuit Board in Munters Drive Box WARNING Fan is designed to be operat...

Page 20: ...ROPELLER Check that propeller is secure on drive hub and that there are no signs of damage The blades are of a self cleaning design and should not require maintenance 2 CLEAN regularly for best results FAN MOTOR Remove any dust accumulation from motor using a brush or cloth DO NOT use a pressure washer A clean motor will run cooler and last longer At the same time verify that the motor is secure i...

Page 21: ...cally observe fan to verify it is still running If it continues to run fan is OK If fan stops look through clear window in drive cover to check what drive display reads Contact Munters Product Support b If fan tries to start but stops look through clear window in drive cover to check what drive display reads Contact Munters Product Support c If fan doesn t try to start verify On command signal is ...

Page 22: ...of weather protection must be provided A weather shelter may be constructed to cover the entire fan See Figure 14 or snow guards may be placed on the roof See Figure 15 Provide Weather Shelter Over Fans 6 Min Fan with Discharge Cone Figure 14 Snow Guards located per manufacturers recommendations Ceiling Figure 15 Note Snow guards are designed to prevent sudden dangerous snow and ice slides when at...

Page 23: ...23 Munters Corporation August 2018 QM1190r7 8 10 12 13 Exploded View 7 ...

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