Ventry POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION FANS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION FANS By Ventry Solutions Inc ...

Page 2: ...s fan the best on the market If you have any comments ideas observations or creative uses please contact us by phone email mail or fax so that we may continue to improve our product Fan Serial Number ________________________________________________ Fan Size Model __________________________________________________ Engine Serial Number _____________________________________________ Invoice Number ___...

Page 3: ... 8 Smoke Ejection 8 FAN SAFETY 8 Safety Guidelines 8 Ground Debris Pickup Maximum Air Volume 9 Stability 9 Filling the Gas Tank 9 Backdraft Situations 9 COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITIVE PRESSURE 10 Why positive instead of negative pressure ventilation 10 When should positive pressure not be used 10 What is the door seal and how important is it 10 What are some examples of positive pressure ventilat...

Page 4: ... PARTS LIST 24 INCH FRAME 16 PARTS LIST 24 INCH FRAME WITH WHEEL AND HANDLE OPTION 16 24 Inch Frame Assembly Diagram 17 PARTS LIST FOR ENGINE TACH AND SPARK 18 Spark Arrester and Stickers GX Series Engines 18 Spark Arrester and Stickers Honda GC135 Engine 18 Tachometer Hour Meter 19 PARTS LIST FOR GUARD MOUNT 20 Guard Mount Pictures 21 PROPELLER ORIENTATION 22 PARTS LIST FOR PROPELLER MOUNT 22 Pro...

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Page 6: ...Honda GX120 4 16500 16100 12 7 55 61 17 Honda GC135 4 16500 16400 12 7 54 59 26 Briggs Koolbore 3 5 12500 11900 12 3 50 55 22 24 Inch Honda GX200 6 5 29500 27800 24 4 78 85 19 Kohler Made USA 6 25000 24400 21 9 77 83 Honda GX160 5 5 24000 23600 19 8 68 76 32 Honda GX120 4 20000 19600 17 6 62 68 16 Honda GC135 4 20000 19600 17 6 61 66 25 Briggs Koolbore 3 5 15000 14800 13 8 58 63 23 Light Option ca...

Page 7: ... at steep angles CO levels well below the 35 PPM warning levels Legs operate throughout full range of extension yet retract to fit a small compartment Narrow air cone allows fan placement further from the structure opening to permit easy access Efficient prop design allows for maximum air volume and quiet operation Simple design for easy field service and next day factory parts availability Five y...

Page 8: ...specifications are listed in the engine manual under servicing All models use 0 63 quart of 10W 30 oil FAN TRANSPORT One Person Carry Figure 4 Face the propeller grip side handles with both hands and lift pressing guard against body Two Person Carry Figure 5 Left and right persons grasp corresponding seven handles Figure 4 One Person Carry Figure 5 Two Person Carry ...

Page 9: ...hem How to raise the fan with one person Step 1 Loosen all three leg adjustment knobs Step 2 Rock the fan on two legs one front and one rear allowing the other front leg to extend Step 3 Tighten the leg lock handle on the extended leg Step 4 Rock fan onto rear and extended front leg allowing the other front leg to extend Figure 6 Step 1 Figure 7 Step 2 Figure 8 Step 3 Figure 9 Step 4 ...

Page 10: ...leg lock handle on the extended front leg Step 6 Rock the fan on the two extended legs while adjusting the remaining leg Step 7 Aim and tighten rear leg Step 8 Start fan and check stability Figure 10 Step 5 Figure 11 Step 6 Figure 12 Step 7 Figure 13 Step 8 ...

Page 11: ...e adjusting the remaining front leg Step 5 Balance on front legs while aiming the fan Tighten rear leg adjustment knobs Step 6 Start the fan and check stability How to lower the fan one person Step 1 Grasp handle of fan for support and loosen all leg adjustment knobs Step 2 Use a rocking motion to lower the legs Fig 20 Step 3 Tighten all three leg adjustment knobs Figure 14 Step 1 Figure 16 Step 3...

Page 12: ...xterior signs that indicate the fire seat s probable location Use that information to develop an initial attack plan that ventilates by pushing the heat and combustible gases out of the structure near the seat of the fire In actual practice it is not always possible to locate the seat of the fire during the initial size up In such cases we ve found that using positive pressure at the most convenie...

Page 13: ...lowing techniques to be helpful in preventing unnecessary damage to the structure or injury to fire fighters Always remember that ACTUAL FIRE SCENES VARY DRASTICALLY WITH EACH SITUATION so the ideas and techniques presented here are not always practical and may need to be modified to fit a specific situation Safety Guidelines First stop and think What is going on here What effect will this have Ea...

Page 14: ...er or kneel to start the fan minimizing firefighter fatigue Stability After placing the fan in the desired position check the fan s stability Start the fan while stabilizing it with one hand Open the throttle all the way and rock the fan from side to side This will let you determine how stable the fan is If necessary adjust leg lengths to achieve a stable position At this time inspect the placemen...

Page 15: ...nough air that a perfect seal is not very important On an air tight structure a tight seal is actually impossible to establish since the air forced into the structure has to come out somewhere An effective technique on large structures where a lot of air is needed involves using one fan set back to establish a seal and one up close to increase the air volume forced into the structure A useful trai...

Page 16: ...ments took two blowing fans and aimed them at each other approximately 12 feet apart A ribbon was held half way between to determine which way the air was blowing Volume Test We found a culvert 4 feet in diameter A fan was placed far enough away from the opening of the culvert to obtain a complete air seal We then released soap bubbles into the air stream moving through the culvert and timed how l...

Page 17: ...eg bottoms jumbo crutch tips will need to be inspected for wear Damage such as missing pieces may allow the fan to walk Replacements may be obtained through the manufacturer or at a local medical supply outlet Tachometer Refer to the Tiny Tach literature that came with the fan for general information For installation refer to the diagram on page 19 TROUBLE SHOOTING Fan walks during operation Worn ...

Page 18: ...s moving Leg movement obstructed If a front or rear leg sticks several things may be occurring First check to see that the leg adjustment handles are completely loosened If this is not the problem remove the crutch tip and roll pin then remove the leg from the frame Then file the inside of the frame where the adjustment handles are inserted Also check around the top of the frame to see if obstruct...

Page 19: ...um 1 22 F 94225 Flat socket cap screw 1 23 F 1005 Long foam handle 1 24 F 7N04C Tubing nut 1 PARTS LIST 20 INCH FRAME WITH WHEEL AND HANDLE OPTION Reference Part Number Number Quantity 01 F 1009 Leg cap 3 4 6 02 F 1004S 20 Leg rear 1 04 F 33827 Hand activated plunger 1 05 F 1021 Towing handle lock nut washer spring 1 06 F 1022 Towing handle 1 07 F 1010 Short foam handle 5 08 F 1018 7 8 Round cap 4...

Page 20: ...POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION FANS 15 20 Inch Frame Assembly Diagram ...

Page 21: ...4 INCH FRAME WITH WHEEL AND HANDLE OPTION Reference Part Number Number Quantity 01 F 1009 Leg cap 3 4 6 02 F 1004L 24 Leg rear 1 04 F 33827 Hand activated plunger 1 05 F 1021 Lock nut washer spring for towing handle 1 06 F 1022 Towing handle 1 07 F 1010 Short foam handle 4 08 F 1018 7 8 Round cap 4 09 F 1015 24 Seven handle right 1 10 F296600 Rubber leg ends jumbo crutch tips 2 diameter 3 11 F 102...

Page 22: ...POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION FANS 17 24 Inch Frame Assembly Diagram ...

Page 23: ...C13 Throttle decal 1 05 Engine one of the following E GX120K1 Honda 4 HP 1 E GX120K1E Honda 4 HP with alternator 1 E GX160K1 Honda 5 5 HP 1 E GX160K1E Honda 5 5 HP with alternator 1 E GX200K1 Honda 6 5 HP 1 E GX200K1E Honda 6 5 HP with alternator 1 Spark Arrester Stickers and Honda GC135 Engine Reference Part Number Number Quantity 02 E DA14 Address decal 1 03 E DC13 Caution decal 1 06 E GC135 Hon...

Page 24: ...E VENTILATION FANS 19 Tachometer Hour Meter Reference Part Number Number Quantity 01 T 1031 Tiny Tach 1 02 T 1032 Self tapping screws 8 x 3 8 2 03 T W075 Wire ties 50 test 2 04 Motor Mount Bolt holding Grounding Clip 1 ...

Page 25: ...5 16 SAE washers GD8 12 08 G 1020 5 16 Split lock washer GD8 4 09 G 1032 Nylock GD8 2 10 G 1037 Neobond washers 4 11 Guard one of the following G 1033 20 fan rear guard 1 G 1034 24 fan rear guard 1 12 Engine See pages 16 and 17 1 13 Stand see pages 12 15 14 G 1027 SAE washers GD8 6 Note the number and position of the washers reference numbers 7 and 14 The placement of these washers is important to...

Page 26: ...POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION FANS 21 Guard Mount Pictures ...

Page 27: ...fety bolt 5 16 x 1 03 P 1028 Internal star washers 5 16 1 04 P 1027 Fender washer 5 16 1 05 P 1025 Hub aluminum 1 06 E H002 Engine key 1 07 P 1030 Crush plate 1 08 P 1031 Cap screws 5 16 x 3 4 09 P 1032 Retention washers 4 10 Propellers one of the following P 2002G 20 Wood kevlar fiberglass composite 1 P 2002B 20 Wood kevlar fiberglass composite Briggs 3 5 hp 1 P 2404G 24 Wood kevlar fiberglass co...

Page 28: ...POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION FANS 23 Propeller Hubs and Tab Washer Pictures ...

Page 29: ...R FRONT OF GUARD Reference Part Number Number Quantity 01 Guard front one of the following G 1038 20 Fan guard front 1 G 1039 24 Fan guard front 1 02 G W075 Ventry fan sticker 1 03 G 1040 Nylon lock nut and SAE washer 4 Guard Front Picture ...

Page 30: ...t connector 1 03 L 1002 Upper light mounting hardware 1 04 L 1003 Lower light mounting hardware 1 05 Frame see frame parts list and picture 06 L 1004 Fuse holder 1 07 L 1005 Electrical tape 1 08 T W079 Wire tie 1 09 L 1006 Wire 1 10 L 1007 Star washer and ring tong terminal 1 11 L 1009 Spade connectors 2 12 H 7614 Light with screws 1 Light Option Pictures ...

Page 31: ...Cap screw engine mounting bolts 17 to 21 x Cap screw rear guard to guard mount tubing 9 to 11 5 16 Cap screw rear guard to aluminum engine block 8 to 10 Propeller hub set screw 9 to 11 5 16 x 3 4 Cap screw propeller safety bolt 17 to 21 5 16 x 3 Cap screw propeller bolts 10 to 12 ...

Page 32: ...Manual for instructions 3 Plug the fan in 4 Turn the PWR switch to ON 5 Turn the middle switch from STOP to RUN either direction will work equally well 6 Set the variable speed dial to the desired setting From the factory the digital display is set to show revolutions per minute RPM You can toggle the display to show RPM hertz H or amps A of the motor by pressing the PROGRAM button Programming of ...