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Models VCFI-3 and VCFI-6 are the ideal choice for providing year-round comfort in air circulation and destratification 
applications. Featuring an aerodynamic, extruded aluminum airfoil design and a high efficiency direct drive motor, 
model VCFI delivers maximum airflow at a fraction of the operating cost of other HVLS fans. And, with its universal 
ceiling mount, the VCFI fan is the easiest HVLS fan to install in the market!

IMPORTANT: 

VCFI fans must be installed with the supplied CAT-5e communication cable or shielded CAT-5e 

(by others) that complies with the following specifications. Cable must be twisted pair, shielded 26 ga. CAT-5e 
cable with a drain wire and must be compliant with ISO 11801. Cable must use shielded RJ45 connectors with 
a soldered drain and wiring configuration must follow EIA/TIA T568B wiring pinout. Individual CAT-5e cable 
lengths must not exceed 200 ft. in order to prevent network communication issues.

Required Tools

The following tools will be required to complete the 
installation of every VCFI fan. Additional tools may be 
required depending on the application and installation 
location of the fan.
 • Socket Wrench with 7/16 in., 1/2 in., 9/16 in.,  

3/4 in. and 17mm Sockets

  •  7/16 in., 1/2 in., 9/16 in. and 3/4 in. Wrenches
 • Adjustable Wrench
 • Torque Wrench (up to 50 ft∙lbf)
 • Torque Wrench (up to 120 in∙lbf)
 • Drill and 9/16 in. Drill Bit
 • Phillips Screwdriver

 • Level
 • Impact Driver
 • #2 Phillips Bit and Driver
  •  3/8 in. Magnetic Nut Driver
  •  Magnetic Nut Driver Extension

NOTE: 

Model VCFI fan components can weigh 90 lbs. 

or greater depending upon the fan size and accessories 
that are provided. A suitable means for lifting the weight 
of the fan to the mounting point, such as a scissor lift, 
should be used for all VCFI fan installations.

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Overhead Ceiling Fans

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Document 483907

Model VCFI

Overhead Ceiling Fans

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Please read and save these instructions for future reference. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, 
operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure 
to comply with these instructions will result in voiding of the product warranty and may result in personal injury 
and/or property damage.

Summary of Contents for VCFI

Page 1: ...ocation of the fan Socket Wrench with 7 16 in 1 2 in 9 16 in 3 4 in and 17mm Sockets 7 16 in 1 2 in 9 16 in and 3 4 in Wrenches Adjustable Wrench Torque Wrench up to 50 ft lbf Torque Wrench up to 120...

Page 2: ...inglet Installation 26 27 Hub Plate Installation 27 LED Light Installation Optional 28 Fire System Integration Fire System Integration Optional 29 Electrical Installation Motor Cable Connection 30 32...

Page 3: ...EMBLY 1 2 in 13 x 1 75 GRADE 8 BOLT 1 2 in WASHER 1 2 in 13 GRADE 8 NYLON LOCKNUT 1 2 in 13 GRADE 8 BOLT BY OTHERS 1 2 in 13 GRADE 8 NYLON LOCKNUT 1 2 in WASHER SQUARE WASHER PLATE STEEL TRUSS BAR JOI...

Page 4: ...8 BOLT 1 2 in 13 GRADE 8 NYLON LOCKNUT 1 2 in WASHER 1 2 in 13 GRADE 8 NYLON LOCKNUT 1 2 in WASHER 1 2 in 13 GRADE 8 NYLON LOCKNUT DOWNTUBE MOUNT ASSEMBLY Z PURLIN BY OTHERS STRUCTURAL STEEL ANGLES B...

Page 5: ...CAL CABLES FROM MOTOR MUST BE ON SAME SIDE AS BLACK PLASTIC VFD COVER CABLES ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH CIRCUIT BOARD FROM OPPOSITE SIDE MOTOR MUST BE REMOVED AND ROTATED 180 IF INSTALLED INCORRECTL...

Page 6: ...UE TO 25 FT LBF 34 N m TORQUE TO 60 IN LBF 6 8 N m SUPPLIED FIRE RELAY RED WHITE YELLOW NC BLUE COMMON BLACK RED FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL RED WHITE FIRE ALARM RELAY INSTALLATION MANUAL PAGE 29 IMPORTA...

Page 7: ...N PROPER ORIENTATION FOR FAN OPERATION STEP 7 MOTOR CABLE CONNECTION TO VFD RED BLACK WHITE GREEN POWER SOURCE L3 L2 L1 GROUND BLACK WHITE GREEN POWER SOURCE L2 L1 GROUND 1 PHASE INPUT POWER OR 3 PHAS...

Page 8: ...Off Off Off 2 3 Off On Off Off Off 3 4 On On Off Off Off 4 5 Off Off On Off Off 5 6 On Off On Off Off 6 7 Off On On Off Off 7 8 On On On Off Off 8 9 Off Off Off On Off 9 10 On Off Off On Off 10 11 Off...

Page 9: ...FACTORY SUPPLIED SHIELDED 90 ADAPTER CAT 5e CABLE STEP 11 CONTROLS INSTALLATION STANDARD TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL REFER TO CONTROL MANUAL PAGE 2 FACTORY INSTALLED RJ12 CABLE TO TOUCHSCREEN INTERFACE TOUCHS...

Page 10: ...8 IMPORTANT BLADE COUNT AND FAN SIZE MUST BE SET APPROPRIATELY IN CONTROL MENUS FOR PROPER FAN OPERATION STEP 12 FAN START UP RECESSED MOUNT ADVANCED TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL REFER TO CONTROL MANUAL PAGES...

Page 11: ...ic shock or injury to persons observe the following 1 Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person s in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including fire ra...

Page 12: ...venience to the user Indoor The ideal environment for the storage of fans and accessories is indoors above grade in a low humidity atmosphere that is sealed to prevent the entry of blowing dust rain o...

Page 13: ...E WITH RJ45 SPLITTER LIGHT POWER PLUG OPTIONAL LIGHT COMMUNICATION PLUG OPTIONAL Shielded CAT 5e Control Cable 1 DS 3 DS 6 Motor Hub Assembly 1 Guy Wire Fastener Kit Bag 916290 GUY WIRE CLAMP ASSEMBLY...

Page 14: ...Gripple Installation Kit Optional 20 Ft Guy Wire 4 GUY WIRE GUY WIRE GUY WIRE CLAMP ASSEMBLY GUY WIRE CLAMP BOLT LE CONNECTOR QUICK LINK Gripple Fastener Kit Optional Bag 916290 No 4 Gripple 5 GUY WIR...

Page 15: ...he center of four adjacent sprinklers with at least 3 ft of vertical clearance between the fan and sprinkler deflectors Fan must also be interlocked to shut down upon receiving a waterflow signal from...

Page 16: ...A 3 FT CLEARANCE AROUND BLADES 2X FAN DIAMETER FROM HVAC MINIMUM 10 FT ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR HVAC DIFFUSER WHEN FULL DIFFUSER OUTLET IS BELOW HVLS FAN HVLS FAN MUST BE 1X FAN DIAMETER AWAY 3 FT CLEARAN...

Page 17: ...ts Included I Beam Clamping Plate 2 I Beam Clamping Plate Shim 2 Required Components from Bag 915428 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...

Page 18: ...tructural 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 squar...

Page 19: ...ate desired fan hanging location Using the supplied wood beam brackets as a template mark and drill 4 9 16 in holes in the wood beam Be sure bottom of brackets are flush or slightly below bottom of wo...

Page 20: ...Using the supplied z purlin mounting brackets as templates mark and drill 4 9 16 in holes in each z purlin Z PURLIN BACKING PLATE 1 2 in 13 x 1 3 4 in GRADE 8 HEX BOLT Z PURLIN 1 2 in WASHER Z PURLIN...

Page 21: ...d 8 ft For span lengths up to 8 ft a minimum of 2 Unistrut channels are required Size of Unistrut channels must be specified by a structural engineer Unistrut channels must be a minimum of 1 5 8 x 1 5...

Page 22: ...h the optional LED light assembly connect the male light power 3 pin and light communication 2 pin plugs in the motor hub assembly to their corresponding female connectors in the downtube DOWNTUBE AND...

Page 23: ...p edges 3 Align the loose end of the safety cable referred to as the dead end with the length of cable that is wrapped around the mounting structure referred to as the live end 4 Attach the dead end o...

Page 24: ...he 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 6 Pull the loose end of the safety cable throu...

Page 25: ...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 of the guy wire Failure to install steel cable clamps in th...

Page 26: ...rfere with fan rotation NOTE If necessary the guy wires can be loosened by inserting the long end of a 1 16 in allen wrench into either of the pin holes on the No 4 Gripple connector and pulling the c...

Page 27: ...E 8 HEX BOLT 2 PER BLADE MOTOR STRUT AIRFOIL BLADE AIRFOIL BLADE AIRFOIL RETAINING RING AIRFOIL RETAINING RING AIRFOIL RETAINING RING SHIM 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 on remaining airfoil blades Torque...

Page 28: ...e u nuts on the LED light mounting bracket are aligned with the mounting holes in the hub retention bracket Install 2 1 4 in 20 x 3 4 in grade 5 hex bolts into the u nuts using a magnetic nut driver e...

Page 29: ...closed PAM 1 fire alarm relay or an equivalent electromechanical or reed relay for proper function of the fire alarm emergency stop feature Solid state relays or other digital switching relays cannot...

Page 30: ...und and hall sensor cables into the VFD circuit board as shown below The motor power and hall sensor cables are designed to only fit in one orientation Use the wire color references below and photos o...

Page 31: ...Connection Quick Start Guide General Information Pre Installation Mechanical Installation Fire System Integration Electrical Installation Fan Networking Operation And Maintenance Troubleshooting Refer...

Page 32: ...tion Reference Troubleshooting Operation And Maintenance Fan Networking Electrical Installation Fire System Integration Mechanical Installation Pre Installation General Information Quick Start Guide O...

Page 33: ...rt the electrical plug into the receptacle and twist to lock the plug in place 4 Secure any loose power cable to the building structure to ensure it does not interfere with fan performance Without Opt...

Page 34: ...lded CAT 5e by others that complies with the following specifications Cable must be twisted pair shielded 26 ga CAT 5e cable with a drain wire and must be compliant with ISO 11801 Cable must use shiel...

Page 35: ...te amount of cable and cut to length IMPORTANT Individual CAT 5e cable lengths must not exceed 200 ft in order to prevent network communication issues 2 Strip and remove 2 in of CAT 5e cable jacket le...

Page 36: ...sition 6 On Position 7 Off Position 8 Off 4 Verify that the low voltage wiring terminal strip on the VFD circuit board is wired as shown in the diagram and picture on this pages 36 37 Reinstall the bl...

Page 37: ...k Start Guide General Information Pre Installation Mechanical Installation Fire System Integration Electrical Installation Fan Networking Operation And Maintenance Troubleshooting Reference Overhead C...

Page 38: ...Dipswitch 3 Fan Number Modbus Address Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 Position 5 Position 6 7 8 N A 1 RESERVED FOR HVLS FAN CONTROLS Do Not Modify 1 2 On Off Off Off Off 2 3 Off On Off Of...

Page 39: ...eneral Information Pre Installation Mechanical Installation Fire System Integration Electrical Installation Fan Networking Operation And Maintenance Troubleshooting Reference All Remaining Fans Overhe...

Page 40: ...fasteners for tightness Adjust and tighten as necessary 24 Hour Interval Inspect all fan components Check all fasteners airfoil retaining ring the safety cable and guy wires if applicable Adjust and...

Page 41: ...must have a unique Modbus address setting on dipswitch bank 3 8 Are motor power motor ground and hall cables connected to all VFDs Yes No No connection between motor and VFD Connect motor power motor...

Page 42: ...ct factory Everything is working properly Problem Advanced Touchscreen control will not turn on 1 Is the power adapter cable wired into the control panel Yes No No supply power to control panel Wire t...

Page 43: ...g persists test shielded CAT 5e cables for functionality and replace faulty cables if applicable Otherwise contact factory 6 Does communication wiring on VFD of fan 2 directly connected to fan 1 via s...

Page 44: ...d blade count set appropriately in the control for all installed fans Yes No Incorrect torque speed command to fans Set fan size and blade count using instructions in the appropriate control manual Fa...

Page 45: ...address setting on dipswitch bank 3 6 Do fans operate as expected Yes No Contact factory Everything is working properly Problem One or more fans run but are making excessive noise vibrating 1 Have all...

Page 46: ...es 170LV or 170HV set dipswitch 1 position 1 to ON and dipswitch 1 position 2 to OFF 7 Do fans operate as expected Yes No Contact factory Everything is working properly Problem One or more fans not op...

Page 47: ...fan VFDs and reconnect fire alarm relay wiring Turn fans on using control Do fans operate as expected Yes No Fire alarm relays and or fire alarm relay wiring are defective Replace defective component...

Page 48: ...female plugs in the downtube Reconnect the motor hub assembly 7 6 Are the LED light power 3 pin and communication 2 pin plugs connected between the motor hub assembly and the LED light assembly of th...

Page 49: ...ring diagram on pages 36 39 6 Does LED light operate as expected Yes No Contact factory Everything is working properly Problem LED light is flickering 1 Are the LED light power 3 pin and communication...

Page 50: ...ions on in appropriate control manual 4 Install blades on fan 3 Motor Over Temperature Internal motor temperature exceeds maximum value resulting in reduced fan speed or shutdown Ambient temperature t...

Page 51: ...Fault Code Values are retained after power cycle 7 Second Last Fault R R xxx 8 Third Last Fault R R xxx 9 Fourth Last Fault R R xxx 10 Fifth Last Fault R R xxx Diagnostics 11 Firmware Version R R xxx...

Page 52: ...es Airfoils will be installed a minimum of 10 feet above finished floor Airfoils will be installed with a minimum horizontal and vertical clearance of 3 feet to any obstructions Center of fan will be...

Page 53: ...he specifications included in the IOM Individual CAT 5e cable lengths do not exceed 200 feet CAT 5e Cable Functionality All CAT 5e cables have been tested for functionality including continuity of the...

Page 54: ...ence Safety Cable and Guy Wires I have taken photos showing close up views of the installed safety cable and guy wires for at least one representative fan Photos have been saved for future reference V...

Page 55: ..._______Time______________ AM PM Notes ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________...

Page 56: ...nco Products 56 As a result of our commitment to continuous improvement Venco reserves the right to change specifications without notice Our Commitment Phone 1 833 881 0565 Fax 715 355 2399 E mail inf...

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