36” Direct Drive Fan
Model 27140-115 Model 27140-230
Model 27140-3PH Model 27140LM
Introduction
Please read the instructions in this manual prior to beginning the installation. This manual is designed to give
necessary information on the installation, assembly, and maintenance of the 36" Direct Drive fan.
The 36" Direct Drive fan may be used for a variety of applications when properly installed.
NOTE: Several versions of the 36" Direct Drive Fan are available. They include:
Part No. 27140-115: 36" Direct Drive Fan including a single phase, 1/2 HP, 115 volt motor.
Part No. 27140-230: 36" Direct Drive Fan including a single phase, 1/2 HP, 230 volt motor.
Part No. 27140-3PH: 36" Direct Drive Fan including a three phase, 1/2 HP, motor for 208-230/460 volt
applications only.
Part No. 27140LM: 36" Direct Drive Fan shipped without a motor.
Assembly
1. Remove rear wire screen by cutting off plastic ties.
2. Detach fan blade from mounting bracket by loosening both square head set screws on the hub.
3. Remove and discard mounting bracket, carriage bolt, and nut from Motor Mount.
4. Install motor by aligning (4) motor bolts to holes on motor mount and fasten with #10 lockwashers
and 10-32 nuts supplied in hardware package.
5. Apply anti-seize (part no. 47749) to the motor shaft. Carefully position fan blade on motor shaft,
allowing a clearance of approximately 1/4” (6 mm) between the fan blade hub and motor. Use the 3/
16 x 1" square key (supplied with the motor) between hub and shaft.
6. Tighten both square head set screws on fan blade hub against motor shaft. A 12 pointed, 3/8" socket is
recommended for this purpose.
7. Reinstall rear wire screen, using plastic ties supplied in the hardware package.
8. Provide electrical supply to the fan motor and wire according to the instructions shipped with the con-
trol or thermostat.
Installation
The fan can be mounted in-wall, or can be suspended from the ceiling. Installation procedure will vary depending
on the type of installation desired.
IN-WALL: See the framing diagrams in Figure 1, page 2, for framing dimensions.
CEILING SUSPENSION: Use the two 3/8" (9.5 mm) holes drilled in the top of the fan assembly. A 13123
Suspension Kit is available, which includes 20’ (6 m) of chain, two eye-bolts with nuts, two screw hooks and four
“S” hooks.
Maintenance
NOTE: Disconnect power before servicing. Fans may start automatically causing serious injury or death.
Keep the fan clean for maximum life and best performance. Do not spray with water or cleaning fluids. Remove dirt
by dry brushing.
Chore-Time Group, A division of CTB, Inc.
PO Box 2000
Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 USA
Phone (574) 658-4101 Fax (877) 730-8825
E-mail: poultry@choretime.com
Internet: www.choretimepoultry.com
MV856F
April 2018
