Nextek 4-Blade Vari-Fan, Installation And User Manual

Page 1: ...contact Customer Support at 1 800 24VOLTS for further information Vari Cyclone Ceiling Fan Installation and Userʼs Manual Copyright 2012 all rights reserved by Nextek Power Systems Inc in the United States and in other countries throughout the world ...

Page 2: ... 10 7 4 Fan Assembly Close Mount Version 11 7 5 Fan Assembly Down Rod Version 13 8 0 PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS 16 9 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS For more information Nextek Power Systems Tel 313 887 1321 www nextekpower com 461 Burroughs Street Toll free 1 877 24 VOLTS Detroit Michigan 48202 Fax 313 887 9433 info nextekpower com 2 Copyright 2012 all rights reserved by Nextek Power Systems In...

Page 3: ...ffort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this catalog Nextek Power Systems does not guarantee that the information is error free nor do we make any other representation warranty or guarantee that the information is accurate correct reliable or current Nextek Power Systems Inc reserves the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time without notice The spe...

Page 4: ...hese revolutionary new fan blades The Gossamer Wind Technology blades allow the fan to produce up to 40 more air flow with no increase in power consumption making the Vari Cyclone the most energy efficient DC powered ceiling fan available The Vari Cyclone is powered by a permanent magnet TENV totally enclosed non ventilated motor with long life brushes The Vari Cyclone draws 0 5 amps 12 VDC and 0 ...

Page 5: ...es have electrical installations and use electricity 1 4 It is very important that all industry employees be familiar with electrical hazards and know how to protect themselves when working on near or with electricity In most cases industry electrical and electronic equipment is designed for both maximum safety and efficiency However potentially hazardous conditions such as inadvertent contact wit...

Page 6: ...AND REQUIREMENTS 2 1 All DC cable types must meet all local and national codes 2 2 Shut off all DC circuit breakers or fuses before installing any unit into the field 3 0 INSTALLATION QUALIFICATIONS 3 1 Installation work and electrical wiring of permanently connected power units must be performed only by qualified service personnel in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including fi...

Page 7: ...r in an open room 12 6 WATT SOLAR PANEL These panels are glass laminated with aluminum frames with junction boxes on the back Peak power watts 12 6 Peak power volts 21 65 Peak power amps 0 66 Nominal voltage 18 Length 17 4 inches 43 5cm Width 11 4 inches 28 5cm Weight 5 lbs 2 2kg Shipping weight 7 lbs 3 2kg SPEED CONTROL This unit provides an adjustable 12 to 30 VDC from an input of 11 to 24 VDC I...

Page 8: ...For installation in existing DC power environment Great care must be taken to ensure fan is wired properly in existing DC power environment Warranty may be violated if attempting to operate in anything other than 12 24V DC Please consult a qualified technician 7 Failure to wire correctly or install in a non recommended power environment may violate your warranty WARNING 1 To reduce the risk of fir...

Page 9: ... x 10 32 x 3 8 Pan Head Phillips 05 1 x Pivot Ball 06 1 x Retaining Pin 07 1 x Down Rod 08 1 x Pin Clip 09 1 x 10 32 x 3 8 Pan Head Phillips 10 4 x 8 32 x 1 2 Flat Head Phillips 11 1 x Receptacle 12 1 x Motor Housing 13 1 x Fan Motor 14 Pre assembled fan blade arm 15 6 or 8 1 4 x 1 2 Truss Head Screw 16 1 x Hub 17 1 x 1 4 20 set Screw 18 1 x Retaining Clip 19 1 x Retaining Knob Models 3 4 Blade Va...

Page 10: ...ion of Fan 7 2 1 Unpack the fan carefully to avoid any damage to the components 7 2 2 Check for any shipping damage to the motor and the fan blades If more than one fan is being installed keep the matched and balanced fan blades in sets as they were shipped Should one of the fan blades become damaged during shipment return all blades in the set for replacement 7 2 3 Check contents to be certain it...

Page 11: ...onnector Make certain that wiring motor assembly meets all national and local electrical codes Wire leads should extend at least 6 beyond outlet box for ease in making connections See Figure 3 7 4 Fan Assembly Close Mount Version 7 4 1 Remove mounting bracket 01 from bracket mounting cone 03 Leave the screws in the bracket that match up with the open hole on each side of mounting cone 7 4 2 Attach...

Page 12: ...haft is turning in a counter clockwise direction Turn power off 7 4 9 Take pre assembled blade arm sets 14 and attach them to the hub 16 Only remove one pair of the truss head screws 15 at a time on the top of the hub attach a blade arm set then move to the next set of screws To insure that blades are being installed correctly make sure that the blade arm and nuts are facing the ceiling see Figure...

Page 13: ...nting bracket 01 from mounting cone 03 Leave the screws in the bracket that match up with the open hole on each side of mounting cone 7 5 2 Attach mounting bracket to junction box or directly to ceiling using screws taped to mounting bracket Lead wires through center hole in bracket 7 5 3 Put down rod 07 through mount cone 03 pivot ball end of rod remains in cone Please Note Down Rod can be shorte...

Page 14: ...scribed may cause separation of the hub during fan operation Serious injury may result Consult a qualified installer if in any doubt about installation procedures 7 5 11 Push retaining knob onto motor shaft until it is firmly against the hub 7 5 12 Insert retaining pin 06 into upper down rod holes Then slide pivot ball 05 up and over retaining pin 7 5 13 Align mounting cone 03 slot with pivot ball...

Page 15: ...m sets 14 and attach them to the hub 16 Only remove one pair of the truss head screws 15 at a time on the top of the hub attach a blade arm set then move to the next set of screws be sure the blade arm set is attached with the notice This side up facing the ceiling 7 5 19 Your fan is ready to use 7 5 20 If wired and installed properly fan blades will rotate counter clockwise and produce downward d...

Page 16: ...painted the mounting cone part 03 the down rod part 07 motor housing part 12 and the hub part 14 Be sure to remove the set screw from the hub 8 1 6 The receptacle part 11 and the pivot ball part 5 are normally left black 8 1 7 Using soft wire make 4 long S hooks so each piece may be hung while painting and drying 8 1 8 Follow the instructions on your can of spray paint for proper spraying techniqu...

Page 17: ...se then try running the fan in forward and see if the noise stops A second option if your fan is not too high up is to take a broom handle and give a sharp upward rap to the decorative nut at the center of the fan hub Do this while the fan is running Please note Fans in summer cottages or in places where the fan is not run for long periods of time are more prone to developing a bur on the brushes ...

Page 18: ...he decorative knob covering the fan s motor shaft Using a flat bladed screw driver pry the safety push nut away from the hub about 1 8 inch Try spinning the fan again if the rubbing sound is gone then re tighten the set screw and replace the decorative knob MY FAN S BLADES SEEM TO GO UP AND DOWN AS THE FAN SPINS Turn fan off gently rotate hub by hand look for the high and low movement of the blade...

Page 19: ...For more information Nextek Power Systems Tel 313 887 1321 461 Burroughs Street Toll free 1 877 24 VOLTS Detroit Michigan 48202 Fax 313 887 9433 www nextekpower com info nextekpower com ...