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Upblast Centrifugal Roof Exhaust

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Pre-Starting Checks

  1.  Check all fasteners and setscrews for tightness. 

The wheel should rotate freely and be aligned as 
shown in Figure 12.

  2.  Wheel position is preset and the unit is test run at 

the factory. Movement may occur during shipment 
and realignment may be necessary.

 

  Centering the wheel can be accomplished by 

loosening the bolts on the support pan and moving 
support pan until wheel is properly aligned. For 
units with drive frame mounting, loosen the bolts 
holding the drive frame to the vibration isolators 
and reposition the drive frame if additional 
movement is needed for wheel alignment.

 

  Wheel and inlet cone overlap can be adjusted 

by loosening the setscrews in the wheel hub and 
moving the wheel to the desired position. For 
direct and belt drive models with wheel hubs and 
shaft pulleys utilizing tapered bushing interface, 
reference page 9 for tapered bushing removal and 
move the wheel to the desired position.

  3.  Check wheel rotation (viewing from the shaft side) 

by momentarily energizing the unit. Rotation should 
be clockwise as shown in 
Figure 13 and correspond to 
the rotation decal on the unit. 
If wheel rotation is incorrect, 
reverse two of the wiring leads 
or check motor wiring for 
single phase. Fan RPM should 
be checked and verified with a 
tachometer.

Figure 12  
Wheel Overlap and Gap Dimension

G

H

Model Type

Model

Size

G - Overlap  

inch 

(mm)

H - Gap  

inch

 (mm)

Direct

Belt

X

060-095

3/32  

(2)

X

X

099-161

1/4 

 

(6)

X

X

180-300

1/2  

(13)

X

360-480

3/4  

(19)

Figure 13

WARNING

Correct direction of wheel rotation is critical. Reversed 
rotation will result in poor air performance, motor 
overloading and possible motor burnout.

AVERTISSEMENT

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.

CORRECT

WRONG

WRONG

WRONG

Figure 15

Belt Drive Pre-Starting Belt Tension Checks

  4.  Always loosen tension 

enough to install belts 
without stretching.  
Do not force belt(s) 

see 

Figure 14. Forcing belts 
will break the cords and cause belt failure.

  5.  For units with two groove pulleys, adjust so the 

tension is equal in both belts.

  6.  If adjustments are made, it is very important to 

check the pulleys for proper alignment. Misaligned 
pulleys lead to excessive belt wear, vibration, noise 
and power loss, see Figure 15.

Figure 14

High Wind Ratings

Seismic Ratings 

Fasteners

Fasteners

Fan 

Size

Curb Cap Size 

inches 

(millimeters)

Per 

Side

Total

Fan Size

Per 

Side

 Total

Steel

≤ 

161

17x17 to 22x22 

(432x432 to 559x559 mm)

3

12

060-240

2

8

161

26x26 to 40x40 

(660x660 to 1016x1016 mm)

4

16

300-360

3

12

420-480

5

20

Concr

ete

≤ 

161

17x17 to 22x22 

(432x432 to 559x559 mm)

3

12

060-240

2

8

161

26x26 to 40x40 

(660x660 to 1016x1016 mm)

3

12

300-360

3

12

420-480

5

20

W

ood

≤ 

161

17x17 to 22x22 

(432x432 to 559x559 mm)

3

12

060-240

2

8

161

26x26 to 40x40 

(660x660 to 1016x1016 mm)

4

16

300-360

3

12

420-480

5

20

All dimensions are in inches 

(millimeters)

.

Curb to Deck Mounting: 

 Fasteners need to be located 

on all four sides of the curb, Figures 11a and 11b.

Roof Curb

Roof Curb

3/8 in. 

(10 mm)

 S.S. Hilti Kwik Bolt 3 

Expansion Anchors 
Min. 2-1/2 in. 

(64mm)

 Engagement

1/4 in. - 14 Self-Drilling Screw Min. 
1/2 in. 

(13 mm)

 of Threads Through

3000 Min. PSI
Concrete

Concrete Anchoring

Steel Anchoring

Roof Truss
1/8 in. 

(3 mm) 

Thick or 12 ga. Min.

Roof Curb

Timber Anchoring

Wood Timber
Min. 4 in. (102 mm)
Nominal Thickness
Min. G=0.42

G = specific gravity
of lumber

3/8 in. 

(10 mm)

 Lag Bolt (Zinc Plated) 

Min. 3 in. 

(76 mm)

 Thread Engagement

Figure 11a

Figure 11b

Summary of Contents for XRUB Belt Drive

Page 1: ...icals Replace cord immediately if damaged 6 Verify that the power source is compatible with the equipment Direct Drive Upblast Centrifugal Exhaust Fan These fans are specifically designed for roof and wall mounted applications The maximum continuous operating temperature for fan sizes 099 300 is 400 F 204 C and for fan sizes 060 095 is 130 F 54 C Direct drive fans are available with nominal wheel d...

Page 2: ...oid lifting fans in a way that will bend or distort fan parts Never pass slings or timbers through the venturi of fan Fans with special coatings or paints must be protected in handling to prevent damage 4 Drive Frame Lifting Points 2 Bearing Plate Lifting Points Hook With Safety Latch Supplied by others Figure 2 Screw Screw Figure 3 Figure 1 Handling Direct and Belt Drive Units Lift Direct Drive u...

Page 3: ...isture proof paper or polyethylene sheathing Aisles between parts and along all walls should be provided to permit air circulation and space for inspection IMPORTANT Installation troubleshooting and parts replacement are to be performed only by qualified personnel Consult and follow all applicable national state and local codes They will supercede this document Outdoor Fans designed for outdoor ap...

Page 4: ...terial 6 Verify power line wiring is de energized before connecting fan motor to power source 7 For commercial kitchen and UL Listed emergency smoke control applications the electrical supply must enter the motor compartment through the breather tube For other non flammable applications the electrical supply can be routed through the conduit chase between the curb cap and the bottom of the motor co...

Page 5: ...er DO NOT install it Perform steps 3 12 of General Ventilation Installation IMPORTANT The size of the duct must be equal to or larger than the inlet opening of the fan To comply with NFPA 96 the fan discharge must be a minimum of 40 in 1016 mm above the roof surface and a minimum of 10 ft 3048 mm from any building air intake Per NFPA 96 ductwork to an upblast discharge exhaust fan must be construc...

Page 6: ... Hinge Kit Fan to Curb Mounting 5 16 inch 7 9 mm self drilling fasteners are to be installed on each side of fan with one fastener 4 inches 102 mm from each edge and one fastener in the center Figure 9 Fasteners are to be equally spaced Mounting for Severe Duty Installation Optional Hinged Base Mounting For installations that include the optional hinged base accessory the fan must be secured to th...

Page 7: ...NT 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 CORRECT WRONG WRONG WRONG Figure 15 Belt Drive Pre Starting Belt Tension Checks 4 Always loosen tension enough to install belts without stretching Do not force belt s see Figure 14 Forcing belts will break th...

Page 8: ... system in full operation and all ductwork attached measure current input to the motor and compare with the nameplate rating to determine if the motor is operating under safe load conditions 6 Keep inlets and approaches to fan clean and free from obstruction IMPORTANT Adjust tighten belt tension after the first 24 48 hours of operation 9 The adjustable motor pulley is factory set for the RPM speci...

Page 9: ...gn the unthreaded holes of the hub with the threaded holes of the tapered bushing Reverse Mounting Slide the wheel and hub assembly onto the fan shaft followed by the bushing and shaft key If present use the keyway setscrew to hold the shaft key and bushing in place but DO NOT overtighten as this can damage the bushing Align the unthreaded holes of the tapered bushing with the threaded holes of th...

Page 10: ...can be classified in two groups relubricating and non relubricating All non relubricating bearings on belt drive fans are factory lubricated and require no further lubrication under normal use between 20º to 180ºF 29º to 82ºC in a relatively clean environment 8 On belt drive fans the standard cast pillow block bearings are factory lubricated and are provided with external grease fittings Annual lubr...

Page 11: ...ey Drive Frame Assembly Vibration Isolators Vertical Support Windband Wheel Breather Tube Birdguard in tube Hoodband Disconnect Switch Hoodband Bracket Horizontal Support Belt Drive Direct Drive Curb Cap Venturi Wheel Vibration Isolators Motor Hoodband Conduit Chase Horizontal Support Vertical Support Hood Clip Motor Cover Birdguard Breather Tube Motor Support Pan Disconnect Drain Trough Windband ...

Page 12: ...e ductwork Check proper operation of face and bypass dampers Check filters and access doors Fan does not operate Electrical supply Check fuses circuit breakers Check for switches off Check for correct supply voltage Drive Check for broken belts Tighten loose pulleys or belts Motor Ensure motor is correct horsepower and not tripping overload protector Motor overloads or overheats Lubrication Check ...

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