Aerovent Installation and Maintenance Manual IM-172
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Check, Test & Start Procedure
1. Check to verify that the impeller is free to rotate.
2. Verify that supply voltage on the line side of
disconnect agrees with voltage on fan data plate and
is within the 10% utilization voltage.
3. Apply power to unit and check rotation of impeller
with the directional arrow on the unit.
4.
Electrical Input Check:
Perform check of fan ampere
draw and verify that motor nameplate amps are not
exceeded. Take into account the service factor range
if motor is nameplated above a 1.0 service factor.
5. Fan RPM should be checked and verified with a
tachometer.
Electrical Connection
1. Connect supply wiring to a disconnect switch. Check
the wiring diagrams on the motor for connections.
2. The motor is factory set at the voltage marked on
the fan nameplate. Check the line voltage with the
nameplate voltage and wiring diagrams.
3. The main power wiring should be sized for the
ampacity shown on the dataplate. Size wires in
accordance with the ampacity tables in Article 310
of the National Electrical Code. If long wires are
required, it may be necessary to increase wire size
to prevent excessive voltage drop. Wires should be
sized for a maximum of 3% voltage drop.
4. (Optional) Disconnect switches are not fused. The
power leads must be protected
at the point of
distribution in accordance with the fan dataplate.
5. On fans without a thermal protector integral to the
motor (refer to unit or motor dataplate to determine
if protector is present) a separate overload device
is required. Refer to Sections 430-32 of the N.E.C.
for sizing.
6. All units must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,
with the latest edition of the National Electrical
Code (ANSI/NFPA 70).
A ground lug is provided as
standard in the unit terminal box.
Size grounding
conductor in accordance with Table 250-95 of the
National Electrical Code.
DO NOT
use the ground
lug for connecting a neutral conductor.
7. Supply voltage to the power ventilator should not
vary by more than 10% of the value indicated
on the unit dataplate. Phase unbalance must not
exceed 2%.
Use copper conductors only.
CAUTION
Protect wiring from sharp edges. Leave some
slack in the line to prevent damage.
CAUTION
Failure of motor due to operation on improper
line voltage or with excessive phase unbalance
constitutes product abuse and may cause severe
damage to the unit’s electrical components.
WARNING
Electric shock hazard. Could cause severe injury or
death. Failure to bond the frame of this equipment
to the building electrical ground by use of the
grounding terminal provided or other acceptable
means may result in electrical shock. Disconnect
electric power before servicing equipment. Service
to be performed only by qualified personnel. Before
start-up, make sure power is turned off and locked
in the OFF position.
WARNING
Rotation is critical. If allowed to operate in the wrong
direction, the motor will overload and burn out.
WARNING
The fan was balanced at the factory to be within
stringent vibration levels before shipment. However,
there are several things that may cause vibration,
such as rough handling in shipment and installation,
weak foundations and alignments.
NOTICE
Check units for rotation. For three-phase, rotation
can be changed by interchanging any two of the
three line leads. If unit is checked on temporary
wiring, it should be rechecked when permanently
installed. Motor burn-out or tripped overload
protection devices are usually the result of wrong
rotation.
WARNING
