Bigassfans Basic 6, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE For help call 1 877 BIG FANS or visit www bigassfans com Basic 6 ...

Page 2: ...user the winglets must be at a distance that is at least 1x the measure of the fan s diameter If the fan is mounted at the same height or below the diffuser the winglets must be at a distance that is at least 2x the measure of the fan s diameter Will the distance between multiple fans be at least 2 5x the fans diameter when measured from the centers of the fans If installing on an I beam is the up...

Page 3: ...r the most up to date information see the online Basic 6 Installation Guide at www bigassfans com www bigasssolutions com patents This product was manufactured in a plant whose Management System is certified as being in conformity with ISO 9001 2008 Conforms to ANSI UL STD 507 Electric Fans Certified to CAN CSA C22 2 No 113 Fans Ventilators Contact Information Manufacturing 2425 Merchant Street Le...

Page 4: ...f fire electric shock or injury to persons during cleaning and user maintenance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing WARNING Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer If you have questions contact the manufacturer WARNING Before servicing or cleaning unit switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from ...

Page 5: ...st suits your building structure Bar Joists See page 10 for mounting instructions 12 24 BASIC 6 WWW BIGASSFANS COM 2012 DELTA T CORP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED See page 12 for mounting instructions I Beam Z Purlins See complete instructions included with the Z Purlin Installation Kit See complete instructions included with the Compound Angle Mount Installation Kit Solid Beam See complete instructions inc...

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Page 7: ...o Upper Yoke 18 2 Secure Safety Cable 18 3 Attach Lower Yoke to Extension Tube 19 4 Attach Main Fan Unit to Lower Yoke 19 5 Confirm Orientation 19 Installing Guy Wires 1 Attach Locking Carabiners to Main Fan Unit 20 2 Attach Beam Clamp 20 3 Route Guy Wire through Gripple 21 4 Install Remaining Guy Wires 21 Installing Airfoils 1 Attach Winglets to Airfoils 22 2 Attach Airfoils to Hub 22 Electrical ...

Page 8: ... Maintenance Annual Preventive Maintenance 39 General Preventive Maintenance 39 Annual Maintenance Checklist 41 Troubleshooting Cutting the Extension Tube 43 General Troubleshooting 43 Troubleshooting the Fan Controller 44 Warranty Return Instructions Acknowledgment Return Instructions 47 Warranty Claim Form Instructions 48 Warranty Claim Form 49 Responsibility Agreement 50 Big Ass Fan Certified I...

Page 9: ...uality manufacturing We re ready to answer any questions or comments at 1 877 BIG FANS or visit our Web site at www bigassfans com Who we are and what we do Big Ass Fans has been the preeminent manufacturer of large diameter low speed fans since 1999 With a worldwide presence and located in beautiful Lexington KY we research design and manufacture the most effective air movement solutions on the m...

Page 10: ...V 600 V 9 8 A 4 9 A 2 4 A 1 9 A 830 W 87 RPM 88 224 cm 6 ft 1 8 m 18 ft 5 5 m 1 5 hp 1 1 kW 20 0 1 5 hp 1 1 kW 25 A 200 250 V 1 Φ 15 A 200 250 V 3 Φ 10 A 400 480 V 3 Φ 10 A 575 600 V 3 Φ 240 V 240 V 480 V 600 V 9 8 A 4 9 A 2 4 A 1 9 A 1180 W 85 RPM 100 254 cm 6 ft 1 8 m 20 ft 6 1 m 2 0 hp 1 5 kW 25 1 2 0 hp 1 5 kW 25 A 200 250 V 1 Φ 15 A 200 250 V 3 Φ 10 A 400 480 V 3 Φ 10 A 575 600 V 3 Φ 240 V 24...

Page 11: ...your roof pitch page 5 2 This installation guide is also packaged in the box with the hardware and airfoil retainers If your order includes yokes and an extension tube square washers will also be packaged in this box Square washers are needed only if you are mounting the fan to angle irons The number of square washers needed depends on the number of angle irons that will be used Winglet hardware i...

Page 12: ...s and an extension tube square washers will be included in your hardware Square washers are needed only if you are mounting the fan to angle irons The number of square washers needed depends on the number of angle irons that will be used 2 Guy wires are designed to constrain fan s lateral movement and are only included in some fan packages Big Ass Fans recommends using guy wires if the if the fan ...

Page 13: ... mounted the fan must always hang plumb to the ground and the yoke must be installed using the bolt holes at the widest locations possible To accommodate building structures on which the standard upper yoke does not allow the fan to properly orient itself the 90 Degree Offset mount should be purchased The example below shows one situation in which the 90 Degree Offset mount must be used so that th...

Page 14: ...center of gravity Note The upper yoke may differ from the illustration below C Extension Tube Extends the fan from the ceiling D Lower Yoke Connects main fan unit to the extension tube E Motor See page 2 for technical specifications F Hub Secures the airfoils to the gearbox G Airfoil Provides air movement The unique patented design provides efficiency and effective air movement H Winglet Improves ...

Page 15: ...re Adhere to the safety requirements in the table below when selecting the fan location Safety requirement Minimum distances Clearance 2 ft from all fan parts The fan installation area must be free of obstructions such as lights cables sprinklers or other building structure See the table on page 2 for recommended minimum ceiling clearances Blade height 10 ft above the floor HVAC equipment 1x fan d...

Page 16: ...aches the walls which deflect the jet upward After it hits the ceiling the upward flow is directed inward to the low pressure area above the fan where it is then pulled down toward the floor This creates a convection like air current that gathers momentum Once this current is established the fan begins to move air outside of the current escalating its cooling effects Airflow in an open area The ai...

Page 17: ...ition large obstructions so that their smallest profiles are perpendicular to the direction of air movement For example a sheet metal press brake might have five times the frontal area if it is facing the airflow rather than if it is turned sideways Wherever possible position welding curtains partitions sheet materials etc to scoop air into the work area rather than deflect it Take advantage of th...

Page 18: ...ess of the I beam flange exceeds 3 8 1 cm The mounting holes on the spacer are closer to one edge than the other Make sure this edge of the spacer is facing the I beam CAUTION Before beginning installation confirm that you have the appropriate mount for your roof pitch WARNING Ensure there are no persons below the fan unit during installation 1 Measure I beam width Measure the flange width of the ...

Page 19: ... I beam with the Beam Clip Hardware as shown Note Spacers are only used if the beam flange exceeds 3 8 1 cm Tighten the bolts to 40 ft lb 54 2 N m using a torque wrench and 3 4 socket Upper Yoke Hardware BAF Supplied a 4 1 2 13 x 2 GR 8 Bolt b 8 1 2 Flat Washer c 4 1 2 13 Nylock Nut d 2 Beam Clip e 2 Spacer Proceed to Hanging the Fan page 18 b a c b e d Side View ...

Page 20: ... structural engineer should verify that the structure is adequate prior to fan installation Verifying the stability of the mounting structure is the sole responsibility of the customer and or end user and Big Ass Fans hereby expressly disclaims any liability arising therefrom or arising from the use of any materials or hardware other than those supplied by Big Ass Fans or otherwise specified in th...

Page 21: ...8 Hardware Customer Supplied a 2 1 2 13 Bolt b 4 1 2 Washers c 2 1 2 13 Nylock Nut 2 Pre drill angle irons Drill two Ø9 16 1 4 cm holes exactly 5 3 8 13 7 cm apart in the centers of two angle irons Measure the distance between the mounting points of the roof structure that the angle irons will span Measure the same distance on the angle irons and drill Ø9 16 1 4 cm holes through each end of the an...

Page 22: ... recommends orienting the angle irons so that the horizontal legs are facing each other Refer to the illustration below Proceed to step 5 Grade 8 Hardware Customer Supplied a 4 1 2 13 Bolt b 8 1 2 Washer c 4 3 Square Washer BAF Supplied see diagram d 4 1 2 13 Nylock Nut b a c b d Mounting Structure Bar Joists cont Note Ensure the angle irons are oriented as shown Vertical walls are to the outside ...

Page 23: ... hardware as shown The angle irons with fan mounting holes should be positioned on the inside facing each other Do not tighten the hardware until the upper yoke has been mounted to the angle irons Grade 8 Hardware Customer Supplied a 8 1 2 13 Bolt b 16 1 2 Washer c 8 3 Square Washer BAF Supplied see diagram d 8 1 2 13 Nylock Nut Mounting Structure Bar Joists cont A b a c b d Square Washer Thicknes...

Page 24: ...le irons tighten all the bolts securing the angle irons to the roof structure to 40 ft lb 54 2 N m Proceed to Hanging the Fan page 18 Upper Yoke Hardware BAF Supplied a 4 1 2 13 x 2 GR 8 Bolt b 8 1 2 Flat Washer c 4 1 2 13 Nylock Nut Mounting Structure Bar Joists cont Note Dashed lines represent angle irons Side View a b c b 10 7 8 27 6 cm Small Upper Yoke 13 3 4 34 9 cm x 9 5 8 24 4 cm 15 5 8 39 ...

Page 25: ...the angle irons with the Main Fan Unit Hardware as shown Consult the diagram below for distances between the angle irons Note The fan can only be directly mounted to angle irons Do not directly mount the fan to an I beam Tighten the bolts to 40 ft lb 54 2 N m using a torque wrench and 3 4 socket After attaching the main fan unit to the angle irons tighten all the bolts securing the angle irons to ...

Page 26: ... the looped ends with the shackle as shown The cable must be drawn tightly around the I beam leaving as little slack as possible If possible the shackle should be on the topside of the I beam Securely tighten the shackle Proceed to step 3 Angle iron mount with extension tube Secure the safety cable by wrapping it around the angle irons and connecting the looped ends with the shackle as shown The c...

Page 27: ... Main Fan Unit Hardware as shown Do not rest the main fan unit on the ground Make sure the lower cable is positioned between the lower yoke brackets as shown on the right Tighten the bolts to 40 ft lb 54 2 N m using a torque wrench and 3 4 socket Do not discard the main fan unit packaging It should be used if the fan is ever moved or relocated Main Fan Unit Hardware BAF Supplied a 4 1 2 13 x 1 3 4...

Page 28: ...n the small eyebolt and nut onto the beam clamp The nut will be on the outside of the beam clamp Loop the crimped end of the guy wire into the locking carabiner and secure to the eyebolt as shown Securely tighten the carabiner Guy Wire Hardware BAF Supplied a 1 4 Beam Clamp b 1 4 20 x 1 Eyebolt c 1 4 20 Hex Nut d Locking Carabiner e Guy Wire Beam Clamp a c b d e Guy Wire Note I beams shown above Y...

Page 29: ...of 6 8 between the Gripple and the carabiner Once all of the guy wires are taut secure their loose ends with the wire rope clips and torque to 4 5 ft lb 6 1 N m Ensure all electrical cords cables are unobstructed by the guy wire system Installing Guy Wires cont 3 Route guy wire through Gripple Route the guy wire through the Gripple the carabiner on the fan and then back through the Gripple as show...

Page 30: ...b with the curved sides facing downward Attach the six airfoil retainers with the Airfoil Hardware Moving clockwise around the fan hub position the airfoil retainers end over end as shown Hole A of the retainer should be positioned over top of Hole B Do not tighten the bolts until all the airfoil retainers have been attached Tighten the bolts along the outer perimeter to 29 ft lb 39 3 N m using a ...

Page 31: ...llation especially if multiple fan systems will be installed CAUTION An incorrectly installed controller can result in component damage or reduction in the fan s life Wiring or application errors such as under sizing the controller incorrect or inadequate AC supply or excessive ambient temperatures may result in a malfunction of the fan system Verify correct voltage phase and horsepower before beg...

Page 32: ...ols are connected to one feeder circuit the circuit required is the sum of the feeder circuit requirements listed on the chart This type of installation will also require that each fan control be installed downstream from a dedicated over current protection device Mounting the wall controller Mount the controller to a wall using a 8 10 screw Adhere to the following guidelines when selecting the co...

Page 33: ...o high frequency electrical noise on the output side of the fan controller measures must be taken to ensure that wires and cabling are routed in a manner consistent with recommendations made in this section Big Ass Fans controllers rely on motor feedback through the cabling to sense motor speed slip etc Controller AC supply Most conventional methods of power distribution and branch circuit install...

Page 34: ...nd should not have large variations in insulation concentricity Acceptable shielded types The drain conductor included with shielded cables must be connected to both the motor frame and the PE Ground terminal of the Variable Frequency Drive Location Rating Type Description Standard Option 1 600V 75ºC or 90ºC 167ºF or 194ºF RHH RHW 2 Four tinned conductors with XLPE insulation Foil shield and tinne...

Page 35: ...The integrity of all ground connections should be periodically checked All ground leads for downstream conduit boxes must be kept separate from the motor ground and terminated on the fan controller s PE terminal Motor ground The motor ground must be connected to a ground terminal on the VFD to aid in keeping high frequency electrical noise off of the building s ground grid Shielded motor cable ter...

Page 36: ...ect the fan from power refer to the position of the disconnect switch below Insert the EPM in the location shown below Note The EPM module can only be inserted one way Do not force it Electrical Installation cont U T1 V T2 W T3 PE L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 1 2 5 6 13A13B13C 14 30 16 17 25 4 11 1 2 5 6 13A13B13C 14 30 16 17 25 4 11 SCA ME SCA ME M R F RUN STOP AUTO FWD REV WARNING DO NOT USE THIS DISCONNEC...

Page 37: ...rm signal from the system If the building in which the fan will be installed has a sprinkler system you must install the relay according to the instructions below A contact closure across the digital input terminals 4 and 13A will result in fan shutdown The included relay uses a Normally Open N O contact as shown below The relay coil must be energized by the FACP for fan shutdown Optionally the no...

Page 38: ...e This fan controller does not contain fusing Power must be supplied to this controller via a dedicated circuit breaker or properly fused disconnect AC Input Wiring 2W plus GND Motor Output Wiring 3W plus GND AC Input Wiring 2W plus GND Motor Output Wiring 3W plus GND Optional wiring for 100 125 V 1 Φ 50 60 Hz fan controllers The L2 terminal is not used when wiring the fan controller for 100 125 V...

Page 39: ...ust be supplied to this controller via a dedicated circuit breaker or properly fused disconnect Optional 1Φ wiring for 200 250 V 3 Φ 50 60 Hz controllers The L3 terminal is not used when wiring the fan controller for 200 250 V 1 Φ A disconnect is included with the fan controller An EMI filter is not included with this fan controller Note This fan controller does not contain fusing Power must be su...

Page 40: ...is included with the fan controller for 575 600 V 3 Φ An EMI filter is not included with this fan controller Note This fan controller does not contain fusing Power must be supplied to this controller via a dedicated circuit breaker or properly fused disconnect Note When installing Basic 6 fans in Canada customers with 600 VAC distribution must consider one of two options to avoid damage to the mot...

Page 41: ...30 Scaling Frequency Change to equal the frequency setting of P103 Maximum Frequency Speed at Max Signal Change to equal the frequency setting of P103 Maximum Frequency Note Depending on the AWG and distance of the low voltage wiring the downstream fans may run slightly slower than the leading fan If this occurs P161 Speed at Max Signal can be used to introduce a minor command reference overshoot ...

Page 42: ...inal blocks require ring terminals and a 7 mm nut driver for termination The diagrams below include L2 and L3 swap to yield proper motor rotation Note Swapping leads to reverse rotation is done only on the output side of the drive U1 T1 V1 T2 W1 T3 U5 T7 V5 T8 W5 T9 U2 T4 V2 T5 W2 T6 U1 T1 V1 T2 W1 T3 U5 T7 V5 T8 W5 T9 U2 T4 V2 T5 W2 T6 Low Voltage 200 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 330 350 VAC 50 60 Hz High Vo...

Page 43: ...d The Arrow buttons control speed adjustment To adjust fan speed press the Up or Down Arrow button Single presses will increase or decrease the speed in 1 2 increments Pressing and holding the Up or Down Arrow button will slowly and continuously adjust fan speed until the button is released Reversing direction of fan rotation The direction of fan rotation can be reversed when the fan is stopped or...

Page 44: ...it Delta secondary CAUTION Care must be taken when connecting to a three phase 240 120 V secondary as shown below All fan controller models rely on internal references made between each incoming phase and ground To prevent nuisance tripping such as Overvoltage and Undervoltage faults 200 250 V three phase fan controllers should be connected so that the High leg or phase B terminates on L2 of the f...

Page 45: ...CONNECT TO START AND STOP THE FAN PERMANENT DAMAGE WILL RESULT U T1 V T2 W T3 PE L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 1 2 5 6 13A13B13C 1 4 30 1 6 1 7 25 4 1 1 1 2 5 6 13A13B13C 1 4 30 1 6 1 7 25 4 1 1 SCA ME SCA ME M R F RUN STOP AUTO FWD REV WARNING DO NOT USE THIS DISCONNECT TO START AND STOP THE FAN PERMANENT DAMAGE WILL RESULT U T1 V T2 W T3 PE L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 1 2 5 6 13A13B13C 1 4 30 1 6 1 7 25 4 1 1 1 2 5 6...

Page 46: ... the fan very slowly in the forward direction counterclockwise will provide enough air movement to circulate the hot air at the ceiling down to the floor without causing drafts Adjust the fan speed to the appropriate starting fan speed listed in the table below Floor to ceiling height ft Starting fan speed Display 40 15 Hz 20 30 40 20 Hz 30 40 Stand directly below the tips of the airfoils with han...

Page 47: ...rom the floor Dust the airfoils motor and motor housing If desired use a gentle cleaner or degreasing agent to polish the foils Do not use Clorox or other chlorine based cleaners This could result in the release of toxic fatal fumes Observe the motion of the fan during operation The fan should not wobble or precess If any wobble is noticed ensure the mounting structure is rigid enough to support t...

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Page 49: ...Fan Model Fan Model Fan Model Serial Serial Serial Location Location Location Date Initials Date Initials Date Initials Annual Maintenance Checklist ...

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Page 51: ...If the fan is not rotating in the counterclockwise direction press the F R button on the controller A popping noise is coming from the fan Airfoil noise comes from airfoils that are not tightened to the specified torque Disconnect the fan from power and then tighten the airfoil fasteners to 29 ft lb 39 3 N m If the popping still occurs verify that the airfoils are not contacting each other If they...

Page 52: ...short circuits throughout the load Increase accel time Flying Restart Attempt after Fault Program Attempt Made in OEM Settings Mode P199 1 Parameter changes are not permitted Reset EPM to OEM Defaults Failure The EPM s OEM dataset is missing or corrupt Fault Lockout Auto restart failure after five unsuccessful restart attempts Start Pending The drive has tripped and is waiting to restart Fan Stopp...

Page 53: ...ely upon VFD power up To correct this condition press the STOP button and then press the Memory Enter button Use the UP DOWN button to scroll to P199 Press the Memory Enter button Use the UP DOWN button to scroll to a setting of 0 Press the Memory Enter button to save the change The VFD is now able to read write the EPM properly High Voltage fault Check AC incoming power or increase fan decelerati...

Page 54: ...oximate line input voltage RMS Equivalent Motor Voltage at Drive Output Terminals Motor Load of drive output rating Actual Motor Current in Amperes Torque as a Percentage of Motor Rated Torque vector mode only Drive Output Power in kW Total kWH for Drive Lifetime Heatsink Temperature Degrees Celsius 0 10VDC Input Voltage VDC 4 20mA Input Current mA Analog Output Level VDC Actual Drive Output Frequ...

Page 55: ...nt part plus shipping if 1 the part is not under warranty because the source of failure is outside the scope of the warranty or 2 the warranty period has expired If there is no warranty coverage we will send you a detailed letter of explanation We also will charge you for the replacement item plus shipping and handling if you do not return the original item within 10 days of the receipt of the rep...

Page 56: ... Responsibility Agreement 3 When you receive the replacement part you have 10 working days to remove and replace the existing component and return it to us at 800 Winchester Road Lexington KY 40505 a Upon receiving the replacement part verify that replacement part order is correct If order is incorrect or damaged notify Big Ass Fan Company within 24 hours after receiving order b Use care unpacking...

Page 57: ...stomer Service Department The RMA must appear on the outside of the box being returned Items without an RMA will not be accepted Date Replacement Parts Should Be Shipped if known Please do not request shipment until you are prepared to install You may call us at 1 877 BIG FANS to arrange shipment when you have scheduled installation Acknowledgment of Receipt of Warranty Return Notification to be c...

Page 58: ... and all replacements and such invoice will be paid within 15 days of receipt of the same The undersigned agrees to ship to Big Ass Fan Company s location at 800 Winchester Road Lexington KY 40505 all of the merchandise replaced by Big Ass Fan Company including but not necessarily limited to defective or failed components within 10 working days of the receipt of the any replacements The undersigne...

Page 59: ...s vests hard hats footwear lock out tag out certification processes work area free of trash and debris etc If there are any areas that are forbidden or secure they are brought to the supervisor s attention and instructed not to enter If there are any special site conditions i e open areas and operating machinery to be avoided they are also brought to the supervisor s attention and instructed how t...

Page 60: ...cture is the sole responsibility of the customer and or end user and Big Ass Fans hereby expressly disclaims any liability arising therefrom or arising from the use of any materials or hardware other than those supplied by Big Ass Fans or otherwise specified in the installation instructions If this installation will be performed outside the scope of work or not within the specifications of Big Ass...

Page 61: ...r and operate without visible defect or issue The fan is spinning in the correct direction counterclockwise when viewed from floor Angle irons are securely fastened and are without any apparent problems in accordance with installation techniques discussed at check in If extension tube is 4 ft 1 2 m or longer guy wires are in place and there is no evidence of a wobble Supervisor or contractor has s...

Page 62: ...eet 0 9 m All fans shall be interlocked to shut down immediately upon receiving a water flow signal from the alarm system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code WARNING The fan should not be installed unless the structure on which the fan is to be mounted is of sound construction undamaged and capable of supporting the loads of the fan and its method ...

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