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Centrifugal Inline Fans 1
Table of Contents Storage
Fans are protected against damage during shipment. If
Receiving, Unpacking, Handling, Storage . . . . . . . . . 2
the unit cannot be installed and operated immediately,
Inspection and Maintenance During Storage. . . . . . . 2
precautions need to be taken to prevent deterioration of
Removing from Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
the unit during storage. The user assumes responsibility
Dimensional Data
of the fan and accessories while in storage. The
Direct Drive - Fan and Optional Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
manufacturer will not be responsible for damage during
Belt Drive - Fan and Optional Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
storage. These suggestions are provided solely as a
Mounting - Horizontal or Base Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
convenience to the user.
Mounting - Duct or Side Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Isolator Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indoor Storage: The ideal environment for the storage
Pre Start-Up Checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 of fans and accessories is indoors, above grade, in a
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 low humidity atmosphere which is sealed to prevent
Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 the entry of blowing dust, rain or snow. Temperatures
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 should be evenly maintained between 30° to 110°F
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 (-1° to 43°C) (wide temperature swings may cause
Tapered Bushing Hub Installation & Removal . . 9-10 condensation and “sweating” of metal parts). All
Recommended Bearing Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 accessories must be stored indoors in a clean, dry
Maintenance Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 atmosphere.
Parts List and Our Commitment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Remove any accumulations of dirt, water, ice or snow
and wipe dry before moving to indoor storage. To avoid
Receiving “sweating” of metal parts allow cold parts to reach room
temperature. To dry parts and packages, use a portable
Upon receiving the product check to ensure all items electric heater to get rid of any moisture buildup. Leave
are accounted for by referencing the delivery receipt or coverings loose to permit air circulation and to allow for
packing list. Inspect each crate or carton for shipping periodic inspection.
damage before accepting delivery. Alert the carrier
of any damage detected. The customer will make The unit should be stored at least 3½ inches (89 mm)
a notation of damage (or shortage of items) on the off the floor on wooden blocks covered with moisture
delivery receipt and all copies of the bill of lading which proof paper or polyethylene sheathing. Aisles between
is countersigned by the delivering carrier. If damaged, parts and along all walls should be provided to permit
immediately contact your local representative. Any air circulation and space for inspection.
physical damage to the unit after acceptance is not the Inspection and Maintenance During Storage
responsibility of the manufacturer.
While in storage, inspect fans once per month. Keep a
Unpacking record of inspection and maintenance performed.
Verify that all required parts and the correct quantity If moisture or dirt accumulations are found on parts,
of each item have been received. If any items are the source should be located and eliminated. At each
missing, report shortages to your local representative to inspection, rotate the wheel by hand ten to fifteen
arrange for obtaining missing parts. Sometimes it is not revolutions to distribute lubricant on motor. If paint
possible that all items for the unit be shipped together deterioration begins, consideration should be given to
due to availability of transportation and truck space. touch-up or repainting. Fans with special coatings may
Confirmation of shipment(s) must be limited to only require special techniques for touch-up or repair.
items on the bill of lading. Machined parts coated with rust preventive should be
Handling restored to good condition promptly if signs of rust
occur. Immediately remove the original rust preventive
Move fan to desired location and determine position of
coating with petroleum solvent and clean with lint-free
access panels, discharge and motor. Make sure the inlet
cloths. Polish any remaining rust from surface with
and outlet have at least 21/2 times the wheel diameter
crocus cloth or fine emery paper and oil. Do not destroy
(duct diameter) before any obstructions like an elbow
the continuity of the surfaces. Thoroughly wipe clean
or transition. Attach the fan to a suitable framework
with Tectyl® 506 (Ashland Inc.) or the equivalent. For
as specified; hanging or base vibration isolators are
hard to reach internal surfaces or for occasional use,
recommended. See corresponding Fan Dimensions
consider using Tectyl® 511M Rust Preventive, WD‑40®
tables; pages 3 and 4 for physical dimensions. Mounting
or the equivalent.
dimensions and vibration isolator centerline information
is provided on pages 5 and 6. The motor’s amperage Removing From Storage
and voltage ratings must be checked for compatibility As fans are removed from storage to be installed in their
to supply voltage prior to final electrical connection. final location, they should be protected and maintained
Electrical lead-in wires are then connected to the factory in a similar fashion until the fan equipment goes into
supplied safety disconnect switch. All wiring must operation.
conform to local and national codes.
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Dimensional Data
1 in.
*G
A A
1 in. A 1 in.
C C B
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Belt Drive Fan Dimensions
*E *F
Size A B C D *E *F *G Damper Weight^
70, 80, 90 17-1/8 21 17-1/8 11-7/8 17-3/4 13 13-1/4 12 106
100 17-1/8 21 17-1/8 13-7/8 17-3/4 13 13-1/4 14 107
120 19-1/8 21 19-1/8 15-7/8 20 17 13-1/4 16 124 1-1/2 in.
130 (HP) 21-1/8 21 21-1/8 17-7/8 20 17 13-1/4 18 131
*G
140 (HP) 23-1/8 22 23-1/8 19-7/8 20 17 13-1/4 20 146
160 (HP) 26-1/8 26 26-1/8 22-7/8 20 17 13-1/4 23 188 D
180 (HP) 27-1/8 28 27-1/8 23-7/8 20 17 13-1/4 24 195
200 (HP) 31-1/8 32 31-1/8 27-7/8 30 20 16 28 246 A
240 (HP) 38-1/8
1 in. 34 38-1/8 34-7/8A 30 20 16 1 in. 35 350
300 (HP) 46 38 46 41-7/8 34 22 18 42 537
360 (HP) 52 42 52 47-7/8 34 22 18 48 686
420 58 50 58 53-7/8 34 22 18 54 789 C B
C C B
All dimensions in inches and weight is shown in pounds.
*Motor cover is optional. Size may be greater depending on motor.
^Weight shown is standard galvanized construction and largest cataloged open drip proof motor. Figure 3: Belt Drive
Fan Dimensions
C C B
Mounting
NOTE D
G
Flex duct is recommended for mounting to the inlet B
of the fan to allow for fitting adjustments. If the inlet Hanging rails
D by others
venturi requires adjustment, it can be detached from
G
the unit via the fasteners located on the inlet panel. B
C
E A B D
A C C Figure 7: B
F A D
E Vertical Hanging or Base Mount
A C
F Mounting brackets are turned 90° for vertical mounting.
Access panels are located on the two sides adjacent to
the motor.
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Mounting Style A Mounting Style B
The inlet and outlet duct length should be approximately Mounting StyleK A Mounting Style
KB
STANDING
nominal H
SPRING ISOLATOR
nominal
I (16mm)
H I
Clock wise
Clock wise
tested at the factory. Movement may occur during Assemble the brackets to the unit according to
shipment, and realignment may be necessary. the appropriate drawings on page 6 and refer to
Centering can be accomplished by loosening respective parts list on page 11. Make certain all
the bolts holding the inlet (venturi) panel and connectors are tight and that all washers are in.
repositioning. Wheel and inlet cone overlap can be 4. For Belt Drive Fans: If adjustments are made, it
adjusted by loosening the setscrews in the wheel isGvery important
G G G
to check the pulleys for proper
and moving the wheel to the desired position. alignment. Misaligned pulleys lead to excessive belt
Wheel Overlap Dimensions wear, vibration, noise, and power loss; Figure 11.
Direct Belt
Size G - OverlapCORRECT
H - Gap
CORRECT WRONG WRONG CORRECT
CORRECT WRONGWRONG
WRONG WRONG WRONGWRONG
WRONG WRONG
Drive Drive
60-95 x - 1/8
97-99 x 1/4
100-160 x 1/4 -
70-160 x 1/4 -
180-240 x 3/8 -
300-420 x 1/2 -
Figure 11
All dimensions in inches.
G 5. For Belt Drive Fans: Belt tension can be adjusted
by loosening four fasteners marked “R” on the drive
frame. (Refer to Figure 12). The motor plate slides on
the slotted adjusting arms. Belt tension should be
adjusted to allow 1/64 inch of deflection per inch of
belt span. For example, a 15 inch belt span should
have 15/64 inch (or about 1/4 inch) of deflection with
Belt Span Belt Span
moderate thumb pressure at mid-point between G
Figure 9 H
pulleys (see Figure 13). Over-tightening will cause
Belt Span Belt Span Belt Span Belt Span
Belt Span = Belt Span = Belt SpanToo little tension
64 excessive bearingDeflection
wearDeflection
=and
64 noise.
Deflection =Deflection Belt Span
64 64
2. Wheel Rotation: Direction will cause slippage at start-up and uneven wear.
of wheel rotation is critical. CORRECT WRONG W
Reversed rotation will result in Belt Span= Belt Span
Deflection =Deflection
62.5 62.5
poor air performance, motor
C lo c k w i s e
WARNING
Correct direction of wheel rotation is critical. Reversed
rotation will result in poor air performance, motor
overloading and possible burnout.
AVERTISSEMENT Belt Span
Deflection = Belt Span
64
La turbine doit impérativement tourner dans le bon
sens. Une rotation en sens inverse entraînerait de
mauvaises performances de soufflage, une surcharge
du moteur voire un grillage du moteur. Figure 13
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Troubleshooting
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT
Before taking any corrective action, make certain unit Avant d’entreprendre toute action corrective, s’assurer
is not capable of operation during repairs. que l’appareil ne pourra pas fonctionner durant les
réparations.
DANGER Hub
WARNING
This unit should be made non-functional when
cleaning the wheel or housing (fuses removed,
disconnect locked off).
AVERTISSEMENT Bushing
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3. Standard Mounting: Take the two socket head cap 5. Shaft bearings can be classified in two groups:
screws that were removed and install them into the relubricating and non-relubricating. All bearings
visibly threaded holes on the wheel hub. on standard belt drive fans are factory lubricated
Reverse Mounting: Install the two socket head cap and require no further lubrication under normal use
screws into the visibly threaded holes of the bushing (between -20ºF and 180ºF (-29ºC and 82ºC) in a
flange. relatively clean environment).
4. Once both socket head cap screws are installed, 6. Units installed in hot, humid or dirty locations should
tighten them an eighth of a turn at a time, alternating be equipped with special bearings. These bearings
between the two until the hub comes loose from the will require frequent lubrication. Caution should be
bushing. employed to prevent overpacking or contamination.
7. Grease fittings should be wiped clean. The unit
Bushing Installation should be in operation while lubricating. Extreme
1. Clean all surfaces of hub and bushing to remove any care should be used around moving parts.
oil or residue present and do not use any lubricant to 8. Grease should be pumped in very slowly until a slight
install bushing into the hub. For both standard and bead forms around the seal. A high grade lithium
reverse mounting styles, the socket head cap screws base grease should be used.
are adjustable from the inlet of the fan.
Recommended Relubrication Frequency
2. Standard Mounting: Slide the bushing and shaft in Months
key onto the fan shaft followed by the wheel and hub
assembly. If present, use the keyway setscrew to NOTE: If unusual environment conditions exist (extreme
hold the shaft key and bushing in place but DO NOT temperature, moisture or contaminants) more frequent
overtighten as this can damage the bushing. Align lubrication is required.
the unthreaded holes of the hub with the threaded A good quality lithium base grease, conforming to
holes of the tapered bushing. NLGI Grade 2 consistency, such as those listed here
Reverse Mounting: Slide the wheel and hub may be used with fan bearings.
assembly onto the fans shaft followed by the bushing
and shaft key. If present, use the keyway setscrew to Suggested Fan Bearing Greasing Intervals
hold the shaft key and bushing in place but DO NOT Interval
Type of Service
(months)
overtighten as this can damage the bushing. Align
the unthreaded holes of the tapered bushing with the Heavy duty in dirty, dusty locations; high
threaded holes of the hub. 1 to 3 ambient temperatures; moisture laden
atmosphere; vibration.
3. Install the two bushing socket head cap screws
12 to 24 hours per day, heavy duty, or if
into the aligned holes by hand (or without excessive 3 to 6
moisture is present
torque) until the heads of the socket head cap
8 to 16 hours per day in clean, relatively dry
screws are seated against the mating surface. 6 to 12
atmosphere
4. Adjust the height of the wheel in the fan relative to
Infrequent operation or light duty in clean
the inlet venturi then tighten the two socket head 12 to 18
atmosphere
cap screws an eighth turn at a time in an alternating
fashion and to a torque of 10 ft-lbs.
Grease Manufacturers
Belt/Bearing Maintenance - Belt Drive Manufacturer Grease (NLGI #2)
Chevron SRI Grease 2
1. Belts tend to stretch after a period of time. They Chevron U.S.A. Inc
should be checked periodically for wear and Chevron Multifak EP 2
tightness. When replacing belts, use the same type Mobilux EP 2
as supplied with the unit. Mobilith SHC 220
Exxon Mobil
2. Matched belts should always be used on units with Mobilith AW-2
multi-groove pulleys.
Unirex N2
3. For belt replacement, loosen the tensioning device
BP Amoco Rykon Premium #2 EP
enough to allow removal of the belt by hand. Do not
force belts on or off. This may cause cords to break, Shell Shell Gadus S2 V220 2
leading to premature belt failure.
4. Once installed, adjust belts as shown in
Pre‑Start-Up Checks.
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Parts List
Each fan bears a manufacturer’s nameplate with model number and serial number embossed. This information
will assist the local representative and the factory in providing service and replacement parts. Before taking any
corrective action, make certain unit is not capable of operation during repairs.
CAUTION ATTENTION
A fan manufactured with an explosion resistant La présence d’un moteur antidéflagrant sur un
motor does not certify the entire unit to be explosion ventilateur ne garantit pas que tout l’appareil est
resistant. Refer to UL Listing Mark for the fans antidéflagrant. Pour connaître les emplois autorisés
approved usage. de l’appareil, voir son marquage de conformité UL.
MOTOR VENTURI
WHEEL COVER MOTOR
Direct Drive Centrifugal PANEL
WHEEL
Inline Exhaust Fan
VENTURI
ACCESS ACCESS
PANEL PANEL
MOTOR
MOTOR
COVER
HOUSING
BEARING
SHAFT COVER
PULLEY
ACCESS ACCESS
DOOR DOOR
VENTURI
WHEEL
SHAFT BEARINGS BEARING VENTURI PANEL WHEEL
COVER
Our Commitment
As a result of our commitment to continuous improvement, Greenheck reserves the right to change specifications
without notice.
Product warranties can be found online at Greenheck.com, either on the specific product page or in the literature
section of the website at Greenheck.com/Resources/Library/Literature.
Greenheck’s Centrifugal Inline Fans catalog provides AMCA Publication 410-96, Safety Practices for Users and
additional information describing the equipment, fan Installers of Industrial and Commercial Fans, provides
performance, available accessories, and specification data. additional safety information. This publication can be obtained
from AMCA International, Inc. at www.amca.org.
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