Flexxaire FX 2000 Series, Manual

Page 1: ...c Manual 01523r7 wpd Page 0 1 FLEXXAIRE ENGINE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEMS FX 2000 FAN SERIES HYDRAULIC PITCH CONTROL G IF BOX IS CHECKED REFER WITHIN FRONT COVER PAGE OF THIS MANUAL FOR SPECIAL INSTR...

Page 2: ...Page 0 2 01523r7 wpd Hydraulic Manual June 14 2007 Printed in Canada...

Page 3: ...7 wpd Page 0 3 Table Of Contents SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1 3 1 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1 3 1 3 FAN OVERVIEW 1 4 SECTION 2 HYDRAULIC FAN GROUP 2 1 2 1 INTRODUCTION 2 3...

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Page 5: ...INFORMATION SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 1 1 INTRODUCTION 1 3 1 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1 3 1 2 1 Protective Equipment 1 3 1 2 2 Pressurized Items 1 3 1 2 3 Hot Fluids and Parts 1 3 1 2 4...

Page 6: ...Page 1 2 01523r7 wpd Section 1 General Information Overview June 14 2007 Printed in Canada...

Page 7: ...epair on this product until you have read and understand the operation lubrication maintenance and repair information Please contact Flexxaire or their approved dealer for any information that you may...

Page 8: ...ines tubes or hoses because leaks can cause fires H Tighten fasteners to the correct torque Make sure all heat shields clamps and guards are installed correctly to avoid excessive heat vibration or ru...

Page 9: ...ecting A Hydraulic Source 2 6 2 2 2 3 Control Kit Information 2 6 2 2 2 4 Hydraulic Valve Installation 2 7 2 2 2 5 Electrical Installation 2 7 2 2 2 6 Hydraulic Control Set Up 2 8 2 2 2 7 FX Fan Opera...

Page 10: ...Page 2 2 01523r7 wpd Section 2 Hydraulic Fan Group June 14 2007 Printed in Canada...

Page 11: ...sitions respectively 2 1 1 External Identifiable Components The Hydraulic Fan Assembly can be identified by several external major components in Figure 1 Use this diagram for terminology and component...

Page 12: ...the fan blades unattached After installing the hub assembly onto the machine the fan blades are attached to the hub assembly A Remove shipping straps and anchors from around the hub assembly and shipp...

Page 13: ...gh the upper holes in the blade caps and blades Tighten the blade caps to the blades using the supplied 1 4 NC flanged lock nuts Regular hex head bolts with washers may be supplied in place of flange...

Page 14: ...Differential Pressure Source Pressure minus Return Pressure must meet or exceed the minimum pressure requirement D Avoid hydraulic systems with high pressure spikes E The hydraulic source must have ac...

Page 15: ...ic system being used D Attach a hydraulic line from ports 2 and 4 of the fan valve body to the fittings on the fan Figure 9 2 Position Solenoid Valve Figure 10 3 Position Solenoid Valve 2 2 2 5 Electr...

Page 16: ...equired Install additional switches parallel to the engine temperature switch as shown in Figure 11 Contact Flexxaire for ordering additional temperature switches E Make wiring connections as per Figu...

Page 17: ...ostat is required If this is the only location for the temperature switch then a switch with a lower temperature rating is required Contact your local dealer or Flexxaire NOTE By adding a jumper to th...

Page 18: ...n optional oil level check is recommended for every 1000 operational hours or if there is reason to believe the fan is losing oil The fan contains MOBIL Synthetic SHC629 oil Refer to Table 2 below for...

Page 19: ...ION Low oil level may indicate a leak 2 3 2 2 Adding Oil To Fan A Rotate the hub until one of the oil drain plugs is at the 12 00 position and the other at the 2 00 position As indicated in Figure 13...

Page 20: ...ves air away from the engine go to B A Are the blades mounted with the concave surface towards the engine G G B Are the blades mounted with the concave surface towards the radiator G G Are blade bolts...