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3. Airfoil Installation

Summary of Contents for AirVolution-D 370

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Page 2: ...5 1 2 4 Rapid Mount Commercial Unistrut 29 2 Fixed Angle Mount 2 1 Fixed Angle Mount Motor Extension Tube 32 2 2 Fixed Angle Mount Bolt Kits 35 2 2 1 Fixed Angle Mount Glulam 36 2 2 2 Fixed Angle Moun...

Page 3: ...ts of the Natural Electric Code NEC and local codes Refer to appropriate portions of this manual for other important requirements Failure to follow these guidelines will void the manufacturer s warran...

Page 4: ...t in death serious injury or equipment damage SERVICE If the fan does not operate properly using the procedures in this manual BE CERTAIN TO REMOVE ALL POWER TO THE UNIT and contact our technical depa...

Page 5: ...strength of the building structure a professional structural engineer should perform a thorough evaluation of the building prior to purchasing the fans MacroAir provides guidelines for mounting fans...

Page 6: ...Phase 6ft 8ft 10ft 12ft 110 VAC 1 Phase 1 5A 4 5 9A 8 3 8A 6 2 0A 4 120 VAC 1 Phase 1 4A 4 5 4A 8 3 5A 6 1 8A 4 208 240 VAC 1 Phase 0 8A 4 3 1A 4 2 0A 4 1 0A 4 Reference page 53 for installation Part...

Page 7: ...ement and Spacing If possible avoid mounting fans directly below lights or skylights to avoid any strobe effect caused by moving airfoils If the building has a mezzanine fans should be mounted so a pe...

Page 8: ...w UNDER fan HVAC Diffuser with airflow ABOVE fan Fan Placement Clearance space from diffuser space from diffuser at least 1 5 x diameter away from intake discharge at least 2 x diameter away from inta...

Page 9: ...y based solely on roof pitch and fan diameter Other factors such as allowing for proper airflow into the fan must be evaluated when determining drop length requirements In addition MacroAir strongly r...

Page 10: ...2 0 0 720 2 4 DO NOT SCALE DRAWING 9 9 20 7 17 20 7 17 20 xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx MD JH EV UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED NAME DATE COMMENTS Q A MFG APPR ENG APPR CHECKED DRAWN FINISH MATERIAL INTERPRET GEOME...

Page 11: ...ountersunk Socket Head Cap Screw 4 1 4 28 Flanged Distorted Thread Locknut 4 Rapid Mount Commercial Mounting Plate Bolt Kit Optional Components Rapid Mount Commercial Make sure all parts listed above...

Page 12: ...er 4 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Countersunk Socket Head Cap Screw 4 3 8 16 x 1 2 Serrated Flange Hex Head bolt 4 Fixed Angle Mount Bolt Kit Components Fixed Angle Mount Make sure all parts listed above are includ...

Page 13: ...ocket For Rapid Mount Commercial Needle Nose Pliers Cordless Drill For Glulam Mounting 1 4 Socket For Direct Glulam Mounting 3 16 Hex Bit Socket For Unistrut Mounting 3 4 Wrench For I Beam Glulam Brac...

Page 14: ...VD 550 780 manual for proper mounting instruction which can be found at www macroairfans com resources Mounts Noise Dampening Pad Place Noise Dampening Pad between mount and mounting surface for all m...

Page 15: ...2313 www macroairfans com 14 Rev Date 040218 1 1 Rapid Mount Commercial Motor Extension Tube 3 8 Washer 4 3 8 16 Nylon Lock Nut 2 3 8 16 x 2 3 4 Hex Head Bolts 2 3 8 Washer 4 Extension Bolt Kit Feed c...

Page 16: ...890 2313 www macroairfans com 15 Rev Date 040218 30 ft lbs 30 ft lbs 41 N m 9 16 Remove Breakouts Line up pin and groove to ensure no rotational movement Line up pin and groove to ensure no rotationa...

Page 17: ...lded CAT5e Cable Safety Cable The power cable must be opposite of the safety and CAT5e cables NOTE Power cable must be routed into the mount on the opposite side from safety cable and CAT5e cable CAT5...

Page 18: ...t or Unistrut For mounting to steel trusses over 3 inches in width use the I Beam mounting method For widths under 3 inches use Unistrut span mounting If you wish to mount to a different surface than...

Page 19: ...unt Commercial Glulam Direct Mounting While concrete screws are provided contacting a structual engineer is required for mounting to Concrete Position the mount so that the screws are as far away from...

Page 20: ...Run safety cable though hole Run safety cable through hole Tighten both nuts Level Mount 1 2 1 Rapid Mount Commercial Glulam Direct Mounting WARNING Do not put too much tension on the safety cable The...

Page 21: ...3 www macroairfans com 20 Rev Date 040218 Tighten both set screws After tightening move the extension tube back and forth then tighten the set screws again 1 2 1 Rapid Mount Commercial Glulam Direct M...

Page 22: ...he mount 1 2 bolt clearance Use the two holes closest to the center line of the glulam The bracket can be below the bottom of the glulam if necessary but is not recommended if it is avoidable 1 2 2 Ra...

Page 23: ...Technologies Toll Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com 22 Rev Date 040218 75 ft lbs 75 ft lbs 102 N m 75 ft lbs 75 ft lbs 102 N m 1 2 2 Rapid Mount Commercial Glulam with Glulam Br...

Page 24: ...Date 040218 Run safety cable through hole Level Mount 1 2 2 Rapid Mount Commercial Glulam with Glulam Brackets WARNING Do not put too much tension on the safety cable There needs to be a small amount...

Page 25: ...ww macroairfans com 24 Rev Date 040218 Tighten both set screws After tightening move the extension tube back and forth then tighten the set screws again 1 2 2 Rapid Mount Commercial Glulam with Glulam...

Page 26: ...Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com 25 Rev Date 040218 10 ft lbs 10 ft lbs 14 N m 5 16 5 32 Hand tight Hand Tighten 1 2 3 Rapid Mount Commercial I Beam Use this method for steel tr...

Page 27: ...2018 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com 26 Rev Date 040218 Hand Tighten 1 2 3 Rapid Mount Commercial I Beam...

Page 28: ...Date 040218 Center the Mount Run safety cable around I Beam 75 ft lbs 75 ft lbs 102 N m 1 2 3 Rapid Mount Commercial I Beam WARNING Do not put too much tension on the safety cable There needs to be a...

Page 29: ...acroairfans com 28 Rev Date 040218 Tighten both nuts Level Mount Tighten both set screws After tightening move the extension tube back and forth then tighten the set screws again 1 2 3 Rapid Mount Com...

Page 30: ...we recommend contacting Unistrut so they can recommend the best method for attaching the Unistrut www unistrut us If the spanning distance is greater than 8 feet please consult a Structural Engineer...

Page 31: ...ate 040218 1 2 4 Rapid Mount Commercial Unistrut 50 ft lbs 50 ft lbs 68 N m Loctite 243 recomended Loctite 243 recommended 12 7 8 3 4 Minimum 1 5 8 Unistrut Unpierced Channels P1000 or P1001B 1 2 13 x...

Page 32: ...rp edges Complete safety cable installation and turn to page 50 Tighten both set screws After tightening move the extension tube back and forth then tighten the set screws again Level Mount The safety...

Page 33: ...d Bolts 2 3 8 Washer 4 Not Used Extension Bolt Kit Feed cables through tube Feed cables through tube 3 8 Washer 4 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Countersunk Socket Head Cap Screw 4 3 8 16 Nylon Lock Nut 4 3 8 Washer...

Page 34: ...0 ft lbs 41 N m 9 16 Be careful of wires The bolts attaching the Fixed Angle Mount brackets to the extension tube bottom left picture will be torqued after securing the mount to the building later on...

Page 35: ...d CAT5e cables 7 32 NOTE Power cable must be routed into the mount on the opposite side from safety cable and CAT5e cable CAT5e Shielded must be used at a minimum No unshielded communication cables Th...

Page 36: ...ditional parts must be purchased if mounting to a Glulam or Unistrut For mounting to steel trusses over 3 inches in width use the I Beam mounting method For widths under 3 inches use Unistrut span mou...

Page 37: ...lam The bracket can be below the bottom of the glulam if necessary but is not recommended if it is avoidable 2 2 1 Fixed Angle Mount Glulam 1 8 safety cable clearance Holes can be oversized for leveli...

Page 38: ...rfans com 37 Rev Date 040218 Run safety cable through hole 75 ft lbs 102 N m 2 2 1 Fixed Angle Mount Glulam WARNING Do not put too much tension on the safety cable There needs to be a small amount of...

Page 39: ...gies Toll Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com 38 Rev Date 040218 Level mount 9 16 30 ft lbs 41 N m 2 2 1 Fixed Angle Mount Glulam Complete safety cable installation and turn to pag...

Page 40: ...ir Technologies Toll Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com 39 Rev Date 040218 Hand tight Hand Tighten 2 2 2 Fixed Angle Mount I Beam Use this method for steel trusses and I beams ove...

Page 41: ...roAir Technologies Toll Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com 40 Rev Date 040218 Center the mount Center the Mount Hand Tighten 75 ft lbs 75 ft lbs 102 N m 2 2 2 Fixed Angle Mount I...

Page 42: ...e 040218 Run safety cable around I Beam Run safety cable around I Beam Tighten both nuts Level mount 2 2 2 Fixed Angle Mount I Beam WARNING Do not put too much tension on the safety cable There needs...

Page 43: ...croAir Technologies Toll Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com 42 Rev Date 040218 9 16 30 ft lbs 41 N m 2 2 2 Fixed Angle Mount I Beam Complete safety cable installation and turn to...

Page 44: ...vary greatly so we recommend contacting Unistrut so they can recommend the best method for attaching the Unistrut www unistrut us If the spanning distance is greater than 8 feet please consult a Stru...

Page 45: ...v Date 040218 2 2 3 Fixed Angle Mount Unistrut 50 ft lbs 50 ft lbs 68 N m 12 7 8 Loctite 243 recomended Loctite 243 recommended 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 Hex Bolt 4 1 2 13 Unistrut Spring Nut 4 Unistrut Required...

Page 46: ...There needs to be a small amount of slack present in the safety cable for proper functioning Avoid sharp edges The safety cable must be securely attached to the building structure and NOT the unistru...

Page 47: ...macroairfans com 46 Rev Date 040218 2 3 Guy Wire Installation Fixed Angle Mount Only Guy Wire Assembly Wire Rope 4 19ft A 23ft B or 33ft C Turn Buckle 4 1 4 Quicklink 4 Wire Rope Clamp 8 45 Required...

Page 48: ...n both nuts Note Guy wires need to be securely mounted to the building You can use generic beam clamps when mounting to I Beam or steel truss Lag I Bolts can be used when mounting to wood Glulams Do n...

Page 49: ...218 2 3 Guy Wire Installation Fixed Angle Mount Only Hand Tighten ONLY Note Make sure the fan remains level Tighten the jam nuts NOTE Do not use tools to tighten the turnbuckles only use tools to tigh...

Page 50: ...3 www macroairfans com 49 Rev Date 040218 Bend Cord Through Clip 2 3 Guy Wire Installation Fixed Angle Mount Only Note The cord is cut to a predetermined length for proper tension DO NOT excessively s...

Page 51: ...RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The bus capacitors discharge to a level below 50V DC in 1 minute Model 370 Low Voltage Single Phase 110 240VAC Before Continuing 1 Run the power cable to the mounting location...

Page 52: ...in lbs 4 6 N m 5 16 or 8mm Socket 3 Airfoil Installation WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury do not bend the airfoils or airfoil struts when installing the airfoils balancing the airfoils o...

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Page 54: ...the disconnect switch 4 1 3 In the diagram below a three phase system is shown For a single phase system phase 1 would be connected to L1 neutral would be connected to L2 and L3 would be left not ter...

Page 55: ...roairfans com 54 Rev Date 040218 INCOMING POWER MOTOR CABLE FROM FAN L2 N L1 L1 L2 N EARTH GROUND EARTH GROUND 110 120 240 VOLT ONLY 5 4 2 Incoming Power Wiring A Components A Motor Cable from Fan Use...

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Page 57: ...l Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com 56 Rev Date 040218 5 1 Touchpad Remote Mounting Remove plastic punchouts Place anchors into wall Flush Mounting is also available with a stand...

Page 58: ...66 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com 57 Rev Date 040218 5 1 Touchpad Remote Mounting Note 50 feet of shielded CAT5e cable is provided standard Up to 400 feet of cable can be ordered and 4...

Page 59: ...chnologies Toll Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com 58 Rev Date 040218 5 1 Touchpad Remote Mounting The provided shielded stranded CAT5e cable from the fan is plugged into the top...

Page 60: ...Reverse Select fan rotational direction B Power Button Turn the fan on or off forward or reverse must be chosen to start the fan C Speed Up Speed Down Increase or decrease the speed of the fan D Speed...

Page 61: ...ecognized the fan diameter It will then slow down and resume the commanded direction and speed this operation will occur every time that the incoming power to the fan is cycled 6 2 2 If the fan stops...

Page 62: ...r sponge using hot water or regular cleaning solutions Please do not use chlorine or any chemicals containing chlorine Safety Cable Check Each MacroAir fan comes with a safety cable Depending on the f...

Page 63: ...croAir Technologies Toll Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com 62 Rev Date 040218 Mounting Plate Dimensions Rapid Mount Commercial Fixed Angle Mount Top Plate for the Rapid Mount Com...

Page 64: ...2018 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com 63 Rev Date 040218 Mounting Bracket Dimensions I Beam Bracket Glulam Bracket...

Page 65: ...2018 MacroAir Technologies Toll Free 866 668 3247 Fax 909 890 2313 www macroairfans com 64 Rev Date 040218 Touchpad Remote Dimensions Remote Enclosure Remote LCD Display...

Page 66: ...ning Warning 80V DC The controller monitors the bus voltage to verify it s above the threshold Fan Slow Intermittent No Operation 1 Turn incoming power off for two minutes turn back on 2 Confirm incom...

Page 67: ...g the rubber boot closed AVD3 4 Confirm that the ambient temperature is below 50C 5 Start the fan earlier in the day before the ambient temperature rises 1008 Motor Temperature High Fault Auto Reset 1...

Page 68: ...ambient temperature rises 1012 Ambient Temperature High Fault Auto Reset 80C Fan Stopping Intermittently 1 Confirm that ambient temperature Is below 50C 2 Start the fan earlier in the day before the a...

Page 69: ...eed Fault Blades Too Short Auto Reset Fan Twitching Fan Will Not Start Fan Stops Fan Faults Only At High Speed Fan Runs Irregularly 1 Ensure that blade length is properly set 2 Ensure that blades are...

Page 70: ...has not been modified 4 Confirm that CAT5 is shielded 5 Confirm that repeaters are properly installed on the network 6 Double check network splices 7 Plug touchpad directly into board 8 Confirm firmw...

Page 71: ...You do NOT need to pay shipping removal and installation costs if your AirVolution D needs to be repaired or replaced due to a manufacturing defect within one year of the original purchase and you wi...

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