INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
INTRODUCTION:
DO NOT INSTALL, USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND
UNDERSTOOD. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to assure that the installation and maintenance of this equipment is handled by
qualified personnel experienced in such work and equipment.
Contact your local representative should you need further information.
SHIPMENT AND RECEIVING:
Prior to shipment, all fans have been thoroughly inspected and tested.
All equipment shipped from Soler & Palau USA is skidded or crated to fully comply with trucking requirements. Inspect
all shipments carefully for damage.
THE RECEIVER MUST NOTE ANY DAMAGE ON THE CARRIER’S BILL OF
LADING AND FILE A CLAIM IMMEDIATELY WITH THE FREIGHT COMPANY, IN THE CASE OF ANY DAMAGE.
Keep a record of all equipment received, including inspection details and date of receipt, because of the possibility of
partial shipments.
If you receive damaged goods, contact your S&P representative for repair or replacement service.
HANDLING:
Handle your equipment with caution. Some fans are provided with lifting lugs or holes for easy handling. Others must
be handled using nylon straps that protect the fan’s coating and housing. Spreader bars should be used when lifting
large parts.
Fans should be lifted by using straps around the fan housing only.
DO NOT LIFT FANS BY THE MOTOR, BASE,
PROP, WHEEL, OR FLANGES.
Roof ventilators should be lifted by using straps around the fan housing or base only. Spreader bars should also
be used to avoid damage to stack caps or hoods.
DO NOT LIFT ROOF VENTILATORS BY THE STACK CAP OR
HOOD.
On hooded units, disassemble the stack from hood when lifting. Upblast models may be lifted assembled.
STORAGE:
If fans are stored for any length of time, they should be stored in a clean, dry location to prevent rust and corrosion.
Outdoor storage is not recommended. When outdoor storage is necessary, they should be protected from the
elements as best as possible. Cover the fan inlet and outlet and keep motors dry and clean.
For extended storage (more than 3 months), motor shafts should be rotated monthly. Storage records should be
kept to assure proper maintenance. The factory can advise warranty centers to provide motor and bearing service if
needed.
INSTALLATION:
Roof ventilators should always be mounted to a flat level, solid and rigid structure. Particular caution should be
exercised when installing fans on metal buildings. Be sure wall or roofs are capable of supporting the fan(s). Walls/
Roofs not supported correctly will cause vibration that could cause damage or injury.
Fans mounted off ground level should be rigidly mounted to a special platform and be placed as near as possible to,
or over, a solid wall or column.
Supports for suspended fans must be crossbraced for live load support to prevent side sway.
Use guy wires to help secure root units if excessively windy conditions prevail.
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