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5-572.10
BLOWER SHEAVE ASSEMBLY DATA
All units include a sheave assembly indicated by Digit 19 of
the model nomenclature. Within that assembly are the fixed
blower sheave, adjustable motor sheave, and belt(s) to provide
a method of adjusting the blower speed to balance the airflow
based on actual external static pressure for the installation.
The motor sheave is adjusted at the factory for external
static conditions indicated on the order detail, however actual
external static often varies from design, resulting in a need to
adjust the equipment to provide correct design airflow.
To determine how many turns open the motor sheave should
be set for:
1. Locate the unit Model Identification Plate and identify the
following model number digits:
a. Digits 4-6 = Model Size
b. Digit 16 = Blower Size
c. Digit 19 = Sheave Arrangement
2. Use Table 34.1 to determine the individual static pressure
drops for any features included on the unit for the design
airflow. Add those and the design external static pressure
to calculate the total static pressure.
3. Use Tables 35.1 through 37.1 to determine the blower
speed (RPM) required to meet the job requirements.
4. Use Table 39.1 to determine the RPM range and
approximately blower speeds for each 1/2 turn open of the
adjustable motor sheave. Find the RPM that is closest
to one value shown to determine the turns open and set
the motor sheave as described in the section "Blower
Adjustments" on page 19.
Figure 38.1 - Blower Section
EXTENDED GREASE
LINE ZERK FITTINGS
(OPTION)
1/4" PERIMETER
GASKETED BLOWER
CONNECTION
CONVENIENCE
OUTLET (OPTION)
BLOWER DOOR
SAFETY SWITCH
(OPTION)
BOTTOM SUPPORTED
BLOWER AND MOTOR
DIRECT DRIVE
DAMPER ACTUATOR
FILTER RACK
ADJUSTABLE
MOTOR SHEAVE
ON MOTOR
EXTENDED
GREASE LINES
(OPTION)
Example:
Determine motor sheave turns open for a unit operating at
4000 CFM with a design external static pressure (ESP) of
0.60"W.C. as follows:
1. From the Model Nomenclature:
a. Model size (Model Digit 4-6) = 400
b. Blower size (Model Digit 16) = E
c. Sheave arrangement (Model Digit 19) = J
2. From Table 34.1, the unit includes 2" Farr 30/30
Filters (0.08"W.C. static) and Rainhood & Birdscreen
(0.07"W.C. static). Total static pressure is
0.08+0.07+0.60=0.75"W.C.
3. From Table 36.1, the blower speed is 1078 RPM.
4. From Table 39.1, the blower range is 1029-1332 RPM.
The closest value to 1078 RPM in the row of Blower
RPM by Sheave Turns Open is 1090 RPM, which
corresponds to 4.0 turns open.
If actual job ESP after installation was measured at
0.75"W.C., the process above would be repeated with the
new TSP of 0.90"W.C.
Adjusting the Blower Drive Sheave Setting