
Novenco ZerAx axial fan types AZL-AZN-AZW
– Installation and maintenance
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Appendix - G. Checklists
Before installation
Inspection and maintenance
Turn rotor by hand - it must turn freely
Inspection
Outdoor installations:
Location must be sheltered
• Measure power consumption at ½ and full
speeds
Ground fan to remove static electricity
Clear installation location to ensure free airflows
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Verify torques of fixation bolts
Install wire guards on front and back of fan (IP20)
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Measure vibrations on fan casing
• Visual inspection – rotor, casing, silencers and
electric connection
Before start-up
Maintenance
Turn rotor by hand - it must turn freely
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See
Before inspection and maintenance
Remove transport rods from support frame
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Clean the fans
Clear fans and airflow ways
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Service fans - drain motor, check electrics
Inspect wire guards
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Replace broken parts
Turn fan on briefly to verify rotational direction
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Lubricate motor bearings
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Turn fan on briefly to verify rotational
direction
Start-up
Troubleshooting
Power on fans
Lacking performance
Check for abnormal sounds and vibrations
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Inlet or outlet blocked
Measure vibrations –
see
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Auxiliary fans stopped
After 30 min. operation – check for abnormal sounds
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Motor defective
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Motor disconnected
Before inspection and maintenance
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Electric connection defective
Turn off power for fans
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Wrong rotational direction of rotor
Disconnect power supply
Lock power switches
Noise and vibrations
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Motor bearings defective
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Rotor imbalance
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Rotor worn or damaged
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Loose components
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Wrong rotor blade pitch angles
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Fan operates in stalling area