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SKYBLADE FANS -
Where Form Follows Function
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Mounting Method 4: Upper Truss
6.13 Upper Open Web Joist Installation (Unistrut)
NOTE
: Mounting materials located above the Upper Yolk are NOT included with the fan.
1.
Install the 8” flat bar over the top chord of the web joist.
2.
Install the threaded rod into the 8” flat bar, and install the washer and nut atop the threaded rod.
3.
Weld the 1/2” nylock nut atop the threaded rod.
4.
Repeat for all 8 rods.
5.
Install the Unistrut with open sides facing up and the 8” flat bar beneath them onto threaded rods using 1/2”
washers and 1/2”-13 nylock nuts thus sandwiching the top chord of the joist. Torque to 90 ft/lbs.
6.
Route safety cable around the beam assembly and top chord of the joist at each mounting point. Secure
safety cable using two wire rope clips on each cable.
7.
Continue with fan mounting procedures in section 7.0.
Weight calculations must be done to select the proper size unistrut. Failure to do so may result in
damages to the fan and building or even personal harm. Skyblade Fan Company is NOT liable for
any damages or injury resulting from improper installation.
Calculs de masse doit être fait pour sélectionner le unistrut de taille appropriée. Défaut de le faire peut
aboutir à dommages au ventilateur et de bâtiment ou même un préjudice personnel. Skyblade Fan Company est pas
responsable de tout dommage ou blessure résultant d’une mauvaise installation.
It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify that the building’s structure and mounting assembly is adequate
for fan installation. Skyblade Fans recommends consulting with a structural engineer prior to fan installation.
Il est de la seule responsabilité du client de vérifier que la structure du bâtiment et ensemble de montage est adéquat
pour l’installation du ventilateur. Ventilateurs Skyblade recommande de consulter un ingénieur en structure avant
l’installation du ventilateur.
WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT
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Parts List “Unistrut” (customer supplied):
a.
(4)
8”x 9”x 1/4” Flat Steel Plates
b.
(2) Unistrut
Bars
c.
(8) 1/2”
Threaded Rods
d.
(16) 1/2” Nylock Nuts
a
b
c
e
d
f
e.
(16) 1/2” Washers
f.
(2) Steel Safety Cables
g.
(4) 1/8” Wire Rope Clips
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