VENCO VCFI Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual Download Page 7

DANGER

Always disconnect, lock and tag power source before 
installing or servicing. Failure to disconnect power 
source can result in fire, shock or serious injury.

DANGER

Pour écarter les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique 
ou de blessure grave, veiller à toujours débrancher, 
verrouiller et étiqueter la source de courant avant 
l’installation ou l’entretien.

The following mounting installations are covered in this 
manual. Identify the supplied mounting kit (page 6), 
locate the appropriate installation within this manual.
  •  I-Beam Mounting Kit (page 7)
  •  Steel Truss Mounting Kit (page 7-8)
  •  Wood Beam Mounting Kit (page 8-9)
  •  Z-Purlin Mounting Kit (page 9)
 • Unistrut

®

 Mounting Kit (by others, page 9)

I-Beam Mounting Kit 

(For Flanges up to 10 in. Wide)

Components required from Bag # 915428:
  •  I-Beam Clamping Plate (2)
  •  I-Beam Clamping Plate Shim (2)
  •  1/2 in. – 13 x 2-1/2 in. Grade 8 Hex Bolt (4)
  •  1/2 in. – 13 Grade 8 Nylon Locknut (4)
  •  1/2 in. Washer (8)
Hardware/Tools Needed (Not Included):
  •  Torque Wrench
  •  3/4 in. Socket and Ratchet
  •  3/4 in. Wrench

  1.  Using appropriate lifting equipment, raise the 

downtube and mount assembly until the universal 
mounting plate is positioned on the bottom of the 
I-beam.

  2.  Using the universal mounting plate as a guide, 

identify the appropriate set of mounting slots to 
use for installation. The universal mounting plate 
can accommodate I-beams with a flange width up 
to 10 in. and a web thickness up to 2-3/4 in.

  3.  Attach (1) I-beam clamping plate shim and (1) 

I-beam clamping plate to the universal mounting 
plate using (2) 1/2 in. – 13 x 2-1/2 in. grade 8 hex 
bolts, (4) 1/2 in. washers, and (2) 1/2 in. – 13 grade 
8 nylon locknuts. Hook the I-beam clamping plate 
onto one side of the I-beam and tighten hardware 
until the universal mounting plate is snug against 
the beam but can still be moved (approximately 
1/4 in. of the bolt threads exposed below the nylon 
locknut). 

I-BEAM CLAMPING PLATE

I-BEAM CLAMPING PLATE SHIM

UNIVERSAL MOUNTING PLATE

1/2 in. WASHER

1/2 in. - 13 GRADE 8 NYLON LOCKNUT

DOWNTUBE & MOUNT ASSEMBLY

1/2 in. - 13 X 2-1/2 in. GRADE 8 HEX BOLT

STEEL BEAM

TORQUE TO 45 FT∙LBF

(61.0 N∙m)

  4.  Attach the opposing I-beam clamp plate shim and 

I-beam clamp plate on to the universal mounting 
plate and I-beam. Hand tighten hardware.

  5.  Center the universal mounting plate under the 

I-beam. Ensure the I-beam clamp plates have 
maximum engagement on both sides and tighten 
hardware evenly to 45 ft∙lbf (61.0 N∙m).

  6.  Turn to page 10 to continue with Motor/Hub to 

Downtube Installation.

Steel Truss Mounting Kit

Components required from Bag # 915429:
  •  Square Washer Plate (4)
  •  1/2 in. – 13 x 1-1/2 in. Grade 8 Hex Bolt (4)
  •  1/2 in. – 13 Grade 8 Nylon Locknut (8)
  •  1/2 in. Washer (16)
Hardware/Tools Needed (Not Included):
  •  Structural Steel Angles (2) 
  •  1/2 in. – 13 Grade 8 Hex Bolt (4),

 length determined 

by truss and steel angle material thickness

  •  Torque Wrench
  •  3/4 in. Socket and Wrench
  •  3/4 in. Wrench
  •  Drill and 9/16 in. Drill Bit

  1.   Size structural steel angles (by others) to fit within 

steel trusses/bar joists. Size of steel angle to be 
determined by structural engineer.

  2.  Mount structural steel angles to steel trusses/bar 

joists using (4) grade 8, 1/2 in. – 13 bolts (by others 
to accommodate varying material thickness), and 
supplied (8) 1/2 in. washers, (4) square washer 
plates, and (4) 1/2 in. – 13 nylon locknuts. Note 
that the hardware should be installed through 
the gap in the bottom chord of the steel trusses/
bar joists (reference drawing on page 8). Torque 
hardware to 80 ft∙lbf (108.5 N∙m). 

Mounting Installation

High Volume, Low Speed Ceiling Fans

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Summary of Contents for VCFI Series

Page 1: ...tandards including fire rated construction 2 When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities WARNING This appliance can be used by children age...

Page 2: ...e Protection Agency NFPA where applicable Follow the Canadian Electric Code CEC in Canada 2 The rotation of the impeller is critical It must be free to rotate without striking or rubbing any stationar...

Page 3: ...nal use consider using Tectyl 511M Rust Preventive WD 40 or the equivalent Removing from Storage As fans are removed from storage to be installed in their final location they should be protected and m...

Page 4: ...d location of the fan s 10 Before installation it is important to verify that the mounting surface will bear the operating weight and maximum torque twisting force of the unit The Structural Engineer...

Page 5: ...INGLET POWER CABLE PLUG OPTIONAL LIGHT POWER CABLE OPTIONAL SAFETY CABLE WITH NO 4 GRIPPLE FACTORY INSTALLED VFD FIRE ALARM LANDING POINT COMMUNICATION CABLE WITH RJ45 SPLITTER LIGHT POWER PLUG OPTION...

Page 6: ...BE MOUNT ASSEMBLY HEX BOLT I Beam Clamping Plate 2 I Beam Clamping Plate Shim 2 I BEAM CLAMPING PLATE I BEAM CLAMPING PLATE SHIM UNIVERSAL MOUNTING PLATE 1 2 in WASHER 1 2 in 13 GRADE 8 NYLON LOCKNUT...

Page 7: ...o one side of the I beam and tighten hardware until the universal mounting plate is snug against the beam but can still be moved approximately 1 4 in of the bolt threads exposed below the nylon locknu...

Page 8: ...Kit For Beams 4 1 2 8 7 8 in Wide Components required from Bag 915429 Wood Beam Bracket 2 1 2 in 13 x 1 1 2 in Grade 8 Hex Bolt 4 1 2 in 13 Grade 8 Nylon Locknut 8 1 2 in Washer 16 Hardware Tools Nee...

Page 9: ...STEEL ANGLES BY OTHERS 1 2 in 13 x 1 3 4 in GRADE 8 HEX BOLT Z PURLIN 1 2 in WASHER Z PURLIN BRACKET 1 2 in 13 GRADE 8 NYLON LOCKNUT TORQUE TO 80 FT LBF 108 5 N m TORQUE TO 80 FT LBF 108 5 N m 5 Using...

Page 10: ...motor hub assembly to their corresponding female connectors in the downtube DOWNTUBE AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY MOTOR HUB ASSEMBLY LIGHT POWER PLUG OPTIONAL LIGHT COMMUNICATION PLUG OPTIONAL LIGHT POWER PLUG...

Page 11: ...1 5 on dipswitch 3 to set the desired Modbus address A table with all possible Modbus addresses is shown to the right IMPORTANT Positions 6 8 are used to set parameters needed for fan operation and sh...

Page 12: ...e mounting structure referred to as the live end 4 Attach the dead end of the safety cable to the live end using the supplied 0 188 in u bolt steel cable IMPORTANT The first steel cable clamp must be...

Page 13: ...Insert the loose end of the safety cable into the No 4 Gripple connector Note that the cable will only feed through the Gripple connector in one direction marked on the Gripple connector with an arrow...

Page 14: ...ing IMPORTANT Steel cable clamps consist of two parts the u bolt and the saddle Steel cable clamps must be installed with the u bolt over the dead end of the guy wire and the saddle over the live end...

Page 15: ...e that the fan is level in all directions 5 Cut or organize excess guy wires to ensure that they do not interfere with fan rotation NOTE If necessary the guy wires can be loosened by inserting the lon...

Page 16: ...on locknuts per blade as shown below Hand tighten hardware 5 16 in WASHER 2 PER BLADE 5 16 in 18 GRADE 8 NYLON LOCKNUT 2 PER BLADE MOTOR HUB ASSEMBLY 5 16 in 18 x 2 in GRADE 8 HEX BOLT 2 PER BLADE MOT...

Page 17: ...b retention bracket Install 4 1 4 in 20 x 3 4 in grade 5 hex bolts into the u nuts Torque to 96 in lbf 10 8 N m LIGHT POWER PLUG HUB COVERING PLATE HUB RETENTION BRACKET U NUT LIGHT BRACKET LIGHT POWE...

Page 18: ...Communication Wiring Fan Control Installation IMPORTANT VCFI fans must be installed with the supplied CAT 5e communication cable or shielded CAT 5e by others that complies with the following specifica...

Page 19: ...shock or serious injury DANGER Pour carter les risques d incendie de choc lectrique ou de blessure grave veiller toujours d brancher verrouiller et tiqueter la source de courant avant l installation...

Page 20: ...d will match the models shown Install fuses per the manufacturer s recommendation Be sure to follow all national and local codes for electrical installation Fuse Sizing Chart VCFI 3 8 to 24 ft VCFI 6...

Page 21: ...egulations and have experience with this type of equipment Once the fan has been put into operation a periodic maintenance program should be set up to ensure reliable fan performance A proper maintena...

Page 22: ...nd fasteners for tightness Check guy wire tension if applicable Defective motor Replace motor Defective variable frequency drive VFD Replace VFD Fan does not operate Electrical supply Check for switch...

Page 23: ...xxx 0 1000 RMS Modulated Output Voltage Volts 1 units 16 Current Motor RMS R xx x 0 150 RMS Motor current Amps 0 1 units 17 Temperature Motor R S xxx x 300 1100 Motor Temp C 0 1 units 18 Temperature T...

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