GSI Outdoors PNEG-524 User's Manual
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1. LW Roof Exhaust Fan Installation amp Operation Owner s Manual PNEG 524 Date 04 11 07 PNEG 524 Check List 10 11 12 13 All wire connections Tip clearance on blade Fan blade torqued to torque specs Grill guard in place and tight Motor rotation correct Running amperage Vibration All fasteners tight Indicator light All decals and serial number tag Aesthetic appearance Manual in control box Double check parts in hardware boxes Tester Signature Date PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 Safety A en 4 Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer sssssseenee enne 4 Roof Exhauster Fan Operation sssssssssssssssssssssse eene 4 SIE Lm 4 Chapter 2 Safety Alert Decals eren ne st na rrt rnt nna nn n uana xn nma eoe En En ada decdvauceceeeseuei tee 5 Chapter 3 Pre Installation riorem nndis ie tea Coca e Rn ga Rok ERR ER EC ER XA SR REESE KA KFR 6 18 amp 24 Roof Fan Package iieri eroe etl bee MG E REIR RR ca NR 6 Service Information ssssssssssessssssssseeeeeeeeere rennen nennen RE LE nsns nnne nn enne 6 Chapter 4 Specifications siss isss sina ann rain Ru A BNA ERE XNE RAE BARBARA CES ERNA KR REN NAR KA SRA AS RR A 7 Fan Model Specifications for Roof Fans 0000 arnar 7 Ghapter 5 Installation sasssa a nanna kh A Ra a a A2. p Lm WS x met Se 5 4 24 Roof Exhauster Parts 2 l o x lt Q e 6 24 Roof Exhauster Parts PARTS LIST Ref Part Description Qty 1 MIS 6664 Adaptor top plate 1 2 MIS 6666 Exhauster adaptor left panel 1 3 MIS 6665 Exhauster adaptor right panel 1 4 MIS 6686 2 H P motor See Chart Below 1 5 MIS 6660 Exhauster housing right side 1 6 MIS 6706 Top support plate 1 7 MIS 6703 Support angles 2 8 MIS 6707 Bottom support plate 1 9 MIS 6671 Motor support plate 1 10 MIS 6672 Motor support channels 2 11 MIS 6670 Support plate 1 12 MIS 6687 24 fan blade See Chart Below 1 13 TFH 2016 Venturi 1 14 F 954 Fan grill guard 1 15 MIS 6662 Venturi mounting plate 1 16 MIS 6667 Weather hood right panel 1 17 MIS 6668 Weather hood panel 1 18 MIS 6669 Weather hood top 1 19 MIS 6659 Exhauster housing left side 1 20 MIS 6663 Exhauster housing top plate 1 24 Roof Exhauster Parts And dedica Blade apis HP Phase Voltage Enclosure RPM on psi MIS 6675 1 MIS 6674 1 MIS 6955 MIS 6729 2 1 230 TEFC 1725 11 5 1 125 MIS 6675 3 MIS 6674 3 MIS 6687 MIS 6686 2 3 2 ud TEFC 1740 6 5 6 2 8 0 875 MIS 6675 3E MIS 6674 3E MIS 6687 MIS 6704 2 3 230 460 XPFC 1740 5 6 2 8 0 875 MIS 6675 5 MIS 6674 5 MIS 6687 MIS 6800 2 3 575 TEFC 1740 2 2 0 875 MIS 6675 6 MIS 6674 6 MI
3. Sheet with Template Bolting Underneath PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 5 INSTALLATION 9 Form a lip up around the inside of the adaptor opening by peening up the edge of the roof sheet extending past the inner edge of the roof adaptor 10 Loosely bolt the rainhood top plate rainhood right side and rainhood left side together 11 Bolt the fan housing to the adaptor See Figure 5H MIS 6664 MIS 6674 Top plate Subassembly MIS 6665 Right side MIS 6666 Left side Figure 5H The 24 Roof Fan Exhauster and Rainhood 12 At this time the optional 90 deflector may be preassembled 13 Bolt deflector assembly to MIS6674 sub assembly for noise deflection See Figure 5l MIS 6717 MIS 6718 Top MIS 6719 Bottom MIS 6720 Figure 5l The 24 Roof Fan Exhauster with Optional 90 Deflector 14 Bolt rainhood to fan housing or optional 90 deflector if installed 15 Support optional 90 deflector adequately down to bin roof structure to prevent exhauster or roof damage due to flexure of deflector and exhauster 16 The roof fan location should be selected to provide a rigid mounting for the fan For bins with an inner roof structure the roof fan should be anchored to the inner roof structure 17 The fan housing top plate is provided for access to the motor for electrical installation and a knock out is provided in the fan side for the wire access Depending on when you have
4. MIS 6664 MIS 6665 and MIS 6668 MIS 6665 MIS 6706 L MIS 6668 MIS 6703 MIS 6707 MIS 6703 MIS 6706 and MIS 6707 Figure 5D 24 Roof Fan Adaptor and Template Parts Breakdown 2 Place the roof sheet adaptor mounting template at the appropriate location of the roof fan Move the template as far up the roof sheet as possible but allow for 1 minimum clearance between the roof sheet rib and bottom of the template on each side PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 5 INSTALLATION 3 Drill two corner holes and bolt template in place 4 Drill the remaining 11 32 mounting holes identified on the template Figure 5E The Rainhood Preassembly 5 Mark a cutting line 3 4 inside the template Then remove template Drill through the mark cutting a hole in the roof sheet See Figure 5F 6 Preassemble the adaptor section parts of the roof fan Loosely bolt the adaptor left side and right side to adaptor top On all components bolts are to be installed with the head on the fan housing exterior 7 Caulk along the bolt hole line where the adaptor flange will mount to the roof sheet 8 Bolt the adaptor section to the roof sheet along with the support angles MIS 6703 template under the roof sheet See Figure 5G Tighten the adaptor to the roof sheet with template bolts Figure 5F The Cutline for Roof Sheet Adapter Figure 5G The 24 Roof Fan Adaptor on Roof
5. accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regulations which should be carefully followed in all cases Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made GSI GROUP GSI Group Inc 1004 E Illinois St Assumption IL 62510 0020 Phone 1 217 226 4421 Fax 1 217 226 4420 Internet http www grainsystems com Copyright 2007 by the GSI Group Printed in the USA
6. your electric connections made the motor could be wired before Step 12 or the fan could be wired later by removing the fan housing top plate PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 5 INSTALLATION 24 Roof Exhauster Reinforcement Kit MIS 6706 MIS 6703 2 Top Support Plate E Support Angles MIS 6707 Bottom Support Plate CRP 4793 Roof Channel MIS 6811 Upper Reinforcement MIS 6810 4 x Clip For Reinforcement se MIS 6804 24 Roof Exhauster MIS 6805 _ lt Ss Reinforcement Kit Detail Lower Reinforcement Figure 5J 1 Refer Page 11 for the 24 roof adaptor template and mounting and the 30 Roof Manual PNEG 030 for the roof channel assembly 2 Install the roof support channels in the ribs of the upper panel where the exhauster is to be mounted 3 Install the template and cut exhauster parts as specified on Page 17 4 Utilize the upper MIS 6811 and lower MIS 6805 reinforcement supports to support the exhauster Mount reinforcement under the top support plate MIS 6706 and bottom support plate MIS 6707 on the bottom surface of the roof panel 5 After placing the supports field drill the attachment clip at the required locations in channels CRP 4793 6 Some field cutting or bolting of components may be necessary due to variables in the roof exhauster mounting equipment 7 The MIS 6804 is designed primarily around mounting into the upper roof of a GSI commercial bin silo Field
7. 2 HP roof fan is shipped with the roof adaptor and rained unassembled and it is also designed to mount on a 30 degree roof slope 18 and 24 Roof Fan Location The roof fans should be equally spaced on the bin roof circumference When installed the roof fan should be positioned as far up the roof slope as the tapered ribs of the bin roof sheet will allow The roof fan location should be selected to provide a rigid mounting for the fan For bins with an inner roof structure the roof fan should be anchored to the inner roof structure PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 5 INSTALLATION 18 Roof Fan Mounting The roof fan can be installed in the roof sheet before assembling the roof or after the roof is assembled Locate roof fan so that inner roof structure does not interfere with installation The fan is secured by bolts that must be fastened from the inside of the bin roof and therefore the assembly should be made before the side walls are erected 1 Using the loose flange from the fan assembly as a template position the desired roof fan location allowing for 1 minimum between the roof sheet rib and the flange See Figure 5A Mark the sixteen 16 3 8 mounting holes and elliptical fan mounting hole 2 Drill the sixteen 16 3 8 holes and cut out the elliptical hole Use the caulk provided which is specified as a seal for metal sheets in an outdoor application and apply along the in side edge of the drilled holes on the bin roof shee
8. Aa a ieee 8 I oof Fan Description iiit rta Anas ann e RAN AERE NEU e A XR EAR BA A Sasha denen 8 18 and 24 Roof Fan Locatlon ttt tne iR etant dtd Fn ol ded xta a ER RR ERA 8 18 Roof Fan MOUNINO rre rene leo be Er TuS a edi EE Pea idu d es 9 24 Roof Fan Mounting and Assembly of Fan Adaptor and Rain hood 10 24 Roof Exhauster Reinforcement Kit ssesssssssssssseseeme eere 13 eiECA4G ELicaBrige 15 18 Roof Exhauster Parts sssssssssssssessesseseneene em eene nnne nnn nne trrnn nnns 15 24 Roof Exliauster Parts rte BA NEAR A RAN EARS Ea Ee ue ge vere MG d 16 Chapter 7 Electrical Installation ueeeescseeeseeeeseeseesseee enne nennen nennen nean nn enhn nnne nnn nnn nnns 18 Electrical Installation of the Fan sssssssssssseeeeeemee eee 18 Electrical Service for Single Phase Operation 230 Volt 18 Electrical Service for Three Phase Operation 230 Volt sssssssssssssssssss 18 Electrical Service for Three Phase Operation 460 Volt ssssssssssssssssssss 18 Installation CHECK que ed 19 Chapter 8 Operating Instructions 2000e0eeeen tannanna nenna nennt nnn nnn n nnn tnn nnn enemmn nna 21 Before Starting Fan ssssssssssssessseee eene nemen nennen enne e nennen nnn 21 INGA E 21 Fan Shut OFF m 21 Off Season Operation and Main
9. I E C da pa eene Li L2 L3 T1 T2 T8 OANE a AFTER Figure 7A Connecting the Fan Rotation for Three Phase Always check current local state and national codes on electrical requirements before installing any electrical equipment Transformer size is based on the current draw from the fan only Your electrician will need to add the KVA requirements for the other components of the system in sizing the transformer Copper wire rated 75 F is sized for the fan service The wire size from the transformer to the disconnect service will be determined from the fan and the other electrical equipment requirements Figure 7B 24 Roof Fan Exhauster with the Rain hood in Place PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before Starting Fan When starting the fan for the first time check the following 1 With the power OFF rotate the fan blade to make sure it revolves easily and does not rub on the venturi or fan tube 2 Check all the fasteners to make sure they are tight If any are loose check for proper clearance and retighten 3 With the power OFF check all electrical connections to make sure they are tight Inspect the current carrying wires to make sure they are not grounded Make sure the fan and disconnect are grounded A
10. S 6687 200 3 50 2 3 380 TEFC 1425 3 5 0 875 MIS 6675 6E MIS 6674 6E MIS 6687 MIS 6796 2 3 380 XPFC 1425 3 6 0 875 MIS 6675 7 MIS 6674 7 MIS 6687 MIS 6975 2 3 415 TEFC 1425 3 3 0 875 PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 7 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Electrical Installation of the Fan The electrical installation must be performed by a certified electrician in accordance with the appropriate national and local electrical codes AWARNING A ANY VIOLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING CODES COULD JEOPARDIZE THE AIRSTREAM WARRANTY Check the type of electrical service present and make sure the fan to be wired is manufactured to operate on the electrical service The table on page 7 entitled Fan Model Specifications indicates the electrical service the fan is designed to utilize in the column labeled Motor Phase and Voltage The electrical service must match this specification The components to connect the electrical service to the fan need to be sized for the electrical service present The charts below illustrate the sizing information for single phase 230 volt three phase 230 volt and 460 volt respectively Use the appropriate information and size the following electrical service components Electrical Service for Single Phase Operation 230 Volt Motor Copper Wire Size for Distance Motor to Fusetron or H P Trenstormer Size Disconnect in Feet up to Equiva
11. UDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS AS SET FORTH IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY EXPRESSED ABOVE WHICH SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCT PURCHASED THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE AND APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER GSI SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF ANY DEALER AGENT OR DISTRIBUTOR OF GSI GSI ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLAIMS RESULTING FROM ERECTION DEFECTS OR UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO PRODUCTS WHICH IT MANUFACTURED MODIFICATIONS TO PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFICALLY DELINEATED IN THE MANUAL ACCOMPANYING THE EQUIPMENT AT INITIAL SALE WILL NULLIFY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN OTHERWISE AVAILABLE THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO PRODUCTS OR PARTS WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENT USE MISUSE ALTERATION OR ACCIDENT THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS SOLELY TO ONLY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY GSI THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED GSI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE DESIGN OR SPECIFICATION CHANGES AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO INSTALLATION PURCHASER HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL CODES WHICH MAY APPLY TO THE LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY GSI PHLEGAL 1832020 v 139LG01 DOC revised December 2005 PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan This equipment shall be installed in
12. d or is missing contact The GSI Group Inc 1004 E Illinois St Assumption IL 62510 Ph 217 226 4421 A free replacement will be sent to you Stay clear of rotating blade Blade could start automatically Can cause serious injury Disconnect A BYN NI G E R power before E lea a y v wy ww Rotating flighting will Flowing material will Crusted material will H H VO LTAG E kill or dismember trap and suffocate collapse and suffocate WT ux Keep clear of all augers lll Cause serious injury or death DO NOT ENTER this bin If you must enter the bin e Lockout power 1 Shut OFF and lock out all power Tami 2 Use a safety harness and safety line before servicing 3 Station another person of the bin 4 Avoid the center of the bin 5 Wear proper breathing equipment or respirator Failure to heed these warnings will result in serious injury or death DC GBC 1A PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 5 3 PRE INSTALLATION 18 amp 24 Roof Fan Package Figure 3A An 18 Roof Exhaust Fan 18 Roof Fan Package 24 Roof Fan Package Roof fan assembly Roof fan assembly Bottom mounting flange Manual PNEG 524 Hardware package Manual PNEG 524 Fan housing top plate Adaptor top right amp left side Rain hood top right amp left side Hardware package 4 Template parts Your model package should contain items
13. e operator or other personnel As owner and or operator it is your responsibility to know what requirements hazards and precautions exist and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or who are in the area Avoid any alterations to the equipment Such alterations may produce a very dangerous situation where serious injury or death may occur Safety Alert Symbol The symbol shown is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety Watch for this symbol it points out important safety precautions It means ATTENTION WARNING CAUTION and DANGER Read the message and be cautious to the possibility of personal injury or death WARNING BE ALERT Personnel operating or working around electrical fans should read this manual This manual must be delivered with equipment to its owner Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 2 SAFETY ALERT DECALS The GSI Group Inc recommends contacting your local power company and having a representative survey your installation so the wiring is compatible with their system and adequate power is supplied to your unit Safety decals should be read and understood by all people in the grain handling area The bottom right decal should be present on the inside bin door cover of the two ring door 24 porthole door cover and the roof manway cover If a decal is damage
14. e to the fan unit 2 Check the motor thermostat if present to determine if the thermostat is open or closed If the thermostat is open take the motor to your local authorized service center When checking the thermostat make sure the motor has time to cool if hot 3 If power is available to the motor and it does not run remove the motor and take it to an authorized motor service center for repair or replacement PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If the fan just hums when turned ON check the following 1 Check to make sure that all leads of your power source have voltage present If fan unit is not receiving power on all leads check for a blown fuse broken wire or loose connection 2 Check to see that all contact sets are closing If one leg of the supply voltage is not available to the motor it will hum 3 If power is available at all motor leads and the motor still hums it should be taken to an authorized service center for repair or replacement If the fan starts and operates for awhile and then shuts OFF check the following 1 Check the supply voltage Voltage should be within 10 of rated voltage For example a motor rated at 230 volt should operate in a voltage range of 207 to 253 volt 2 Check the supply wire size required for the fan unit 3 Check the load on the main circuit to make sure other items on it are not overloading the fan circuit 4 Check the amperage of the fan i
15. f the unit is pulling above name plate amperage take the motor to an authorized service center PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 9 WARRANTY Warranty THE GSI GROUP INC GSI WARRANTS ALL PRODUCTS WHICH IT MANUFACTURES TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER NORMAL USAGE AND CONDITIONS FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS AFTER RETAIL SALE TO THE ORIGINAL END USER THE PURCHASER S SOLE REMEDY AND GSI S ONLY OBLIGATION SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AT GSI S OPTION AND EXPENSE PRODUCTS THAT IN GSI S SOLE JUDGMENT CONTAIN A MATERIAL DEFECT DUE TO MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP ALL DELIVERY AND SHIPMENT CHARGES TO AND FROM GSI S FACTORY WILL BE PURCHASER S RESPONSIBILITY EXPENSES INCURRED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE PURCHASER WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM AN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE OF GSI SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY EXPRESSED ABOVE GSI MAKES NO FURTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE IN CONNECTION WITH 1 PRODUCT MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY GSI OR I ANY ADVICE INSTRUCTION RECOMMENDATION OR SUGGESTION PROVIDED BY AN AGENT REPRESENTATIVE OR EMPLOYEE OF GSI REGARDING OR RELATED TO THE CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION LAYOUT SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DESIGN OF SUCH PRODUCTS GSI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCL
16. fabrication of supports may be necessary in other brands of bins silos 8 A pair of adjustable brace assemblies are included in this kit to brace the exhauster unit to the roof ribs on the upper side of the roof Attach the brace to the roof exhauster unit and then attach the other end to a roof rib via a 5 16 bolt This should attach to the exhauster near the rainhood mounting angle point 9 The adjustable brace consists of one center tube LS 6615 and two end tubes LS 6616 The end tubes go inside the center tube and attach one end tube to the top of the extension rail Adjust the other end tube so the bottom of the flattened tube reaches the roof rib Field drill four 5 16 holes through both center and end tubes and bolt together using 1 4 x 1 1 2 bolts and nuts This will keep the adjustable brace from slipping PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan NOTES PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 18 Roof Exhauster Parts 6 PARTS LIST Figure 6A 18 Roof Exhauster Parts Breakdown 18 Roof Exhauster Parts Ref Part Description Qty 1 F 942 Control box lid 1 2 FH 4429 1 Lid clamp 2 3 F 6864 Control box wrapper 1 4 MIS 6680 18 exhauster weldment 1 5 F 6701 Motor support bracket 1 6 F 953 Fan grill guard 1 7 MIS 6689 18 fan blade 1 8 MIS 6688 5 H P motor 1 9 MIS 6679 Mounting Flange 1 PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan Figure 6B LN
17. he disconnect A circuit breaker can be used however the circuit breaker or any fuse used must be a time delay type to allow the initial starting inrush current to the fan Conductor Size for the Fan Disconnect to Fan Wiring The conductor size for the fan needs to be sized according to the distance between the fan and disconnect Example For a 24 fan located 200 from the disconnect use the first chart on Page 17 to determine the conductor size to be a 14 AWG The proper size wiring must be used to make sure a voltage drop does not occur Fan Motor Controller Size the fan motor controller according to the motor ratings for a convenient control location as follows Motors with internal overload protection will require a magnetic contactor to control fan operation Motors without overload protection will require a magnetic starter with overload protection to control fan operation Single Phase A 3 wire system should be provided for fans to be operated on single phase power The three wires consist of the two current conductors and a ground The current carrying conductors are wired per the diagram on the motor The ground is secured to the motor frame On 2 HP explosion proof motors thermostat wires are provided with the motor and must be connected to the fan motor magnetic controls Three Phase A 4 wire system should be provided for fans to be operated on three phase power The four wires consist of three current carrying conductor
18. lent Time Note B Minimum Range 0 50 100 200 300 Delay Fuse AMP 0 5 1 0 KVA 14 14 12 10 10 2 0 3 5 KVA 12 10 6 5 30 Electrical Service for Three Phase Operation 230 Volt Motor Copper Wire Size for Distance Motor to Fusetron or H P Transformer Size Disconnect in Feet up to Equivalent Time Note B Minimum Range 0 50 100 200 300 Delay Fuse AMP 0 5 1 0 KVA 14 14 14 14 10 2 0 3 5 KVA 14 12 10 8 15 Electrical Service for Three Phase Operation 460 Volt Motor Copper Wire Size for Distance Motor to Fusetron or H P Transformer Size Disconnect in Feet up to Equivalent Time Note B Minimum Range 0 50 100 200 300 Delay Fuse AMP 0 5 1 0 KVA 14 14 14 14 10 2 0 3 5 KVA 14 14 12 12 10 Transformer The transformer size for the fan only is indicated in a KVA rating Example For a 24 fan the first chart would be used The KVA rating for the 2 horse power motor is 3 5 KVA This KVA rating is for the fan only Your electrician will need to add the KVA requirements for the other electrical components of the system in sizing the transformer PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 7 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Fan Disconnect A disconnect for the fan needs to be sized to handle the recommended fusetron size Example For a 24 fan the first chart on Page 17 would be used and the fusetron size is 30 AMP Install the fusetron recommended in t
19. ll control enclosure covers and access doors should be secured in place 4 Refer to the wiring diagram on the motor and make sure the motor is wired correctly Starting the Fan The roof exhaust fans should operate anytime the supply fans operate The roof fans can operate independently of the supply fans just to provide ventilation of the attic space but this requires that vents be used in the roof to provide an open area 18 fan 4 square feet per fan 24 fan 10 square feet per fan Fan Shut OFF When shutting the fan down for the season shut OFF the power atthe fan disconnect rather than at the fan controls to provide additional protection from unauthorized personnel operating the fan and potential damage to the fan from a lightning strike Off Season Operation and Maintenance During the off season the fan blade should be allowed to turn freely The fan should operate for approximately 30 minutes every three weeks This keeps the fan lubricant more evenly distributed within the bearing cavity and dries out any condensation that could be in the motor Fan Service When servicing the fan switch power OFF at the fan disconnect switch Activate power only when a check is made The following items will help you to pinpoint a possible malfunction of the fan unit and explain the corrective action to take If the motor controller is turned ON and nothing happens check the following 1 Make sure power is availabl
20. otors and the 5 HP explosion proof three phase motor are supplied with automatic overload protection The remaining three phase motors do not have internal motor protection Motors rated as explosion proof EX PRF meet class ll group F amp G of the National Electric Code NEC m 8 0 36 7 8 50 5 38 5 d 7A Figure 4A Open Area Dimensions and 18 5 HP Figure 4B Open Area Dimensions and 24 2 HP Roof Fan Exhauster Sideview Illustration Roof Fan Exhauster Sideview Illustration 24 375 PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 5 INSTALLATION Standard electrical safety practices and codes should be used when working with a fan Refer to the National Electric Code Standard Handbook by the National Fire Protection Association A qualified electrician should make all wiring installations ALWAYS DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT POWER BEFORE WORKING ON OR AROUND FAN Roof Fan Description GSI roof exhaust fans are designed to mount on structures with sloping roofs and with a flat roof surface at least as large as illustrated in Figure 4A amp Figure 4B on page 7 The fans will mount between the ribs of standard tapered roof sheets on round steel bins without cutting the ribs which keeps the strength of the roof sheet intact The 18 5 HP roof fan is shipped completely assembled and will mount on a roof slope of 30 degrees The 24
21. s and a ground The current carrying conductors are wired per the diagram on the motor The ground is secured to the motor frame On 2 HP explosion proof motors thermostat wires are provided with the motor and must be connected to the fan motor magnetic controls When installing electrical service for explosion proof motors make sure all conduit and connectors exposed to the conditions of the motor are rated for the Class II group F and G location of the motor Installation Check When the fan is completely assembled and wired the unit needs to be checked for proper rotation Provide power to the fan controls and start the fan momentarily Make sure the fan blade rotates to exhaust air from the bin If the blade is rotating the wrong direction have your electrician correct as follows Single Phase System With the power OFF at the fan disconnect the motor lead wires at the fan motor need to change as indicated on the motor to reverse the blade rotation The unit then needs to be rechecked for proper rotation PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 7 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Three Phase System With the power OFF at the fan disconnect exchange the location of the current carrying conductors at terminal L1 and L3 See Figure 7A of the magnetic controls The unit will then need to be rechecked for proper rotation Tn BEFORE en ments Li L2 13 dj T1 T2 T3 d d i KOM
22. shown in above chart Note Before starting the assembly and installation of the roof exhaust fan check to see that all items called out on the packing list have been received In case there are any shortages contact your dealer If there is any damage during shipment file a claim with the carrier Service Information Fan model number Fan serial number Bin diameter Grain type Grain depth Line voltage measured Dealer purchased from Date purchased Fill in the information here for your records If you have a question regarding your roof exhaust fan contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit If he is unable to answer your question refer to the factory This information must be available before contacting the dealer or factory if service is ever needed PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 4 SPECIFICATIONS Fan Model Specifications for Roof Fans 24 Roof Exhauster Motor Specifications a s nii iie HP Phase Voltage Enclosure RPM re MIS 6675 1 MIS 6674 1 MIS 6729 2 1 230 TEFC 1725 11 5 MIS 6675 3 MIS 6674 3 MIS 6686 2 3 208 230 460 TEFC 1740 6 5 6 2 8 MIS 6675 3E MIS 6674 3E MIS 6704 2 3 230 460 XPFC 1740 5 6 2 8 MIS 6675 5 MIS 6674 5 MIS 6800 2 3 575 TEFC 1740 2 2 MIS 6675 6 MIS 6674 6 200 3 50 2 3 380 TEFC 1425 3 5 MIS 6675 6E MIS 6674 6E MIS 6796 2 3 380 XPFC 1425 3 6 MIS 6675 7 MIS 6674 7 MIS 6975 2 3 415 TEFC 1425 3 3 All single phase m
23. t See Figure 5A Material to anchor roof fan 1 4 Minimum to roof structure is not provided by The GSI Group Inc p o S 6 o Figure 5A The 18 Template Location on the Roof Sheet Left and the Caulking Location on the Roof Sheet Right 3 Place the roof fan into the elliptical hole from the outside of the roof sheet inward On the side of the roof sheet that will be inside the bin position the loose mounting flange over the fan tube Using the sixteen 16 5 16 x 3 4 bin bolts with the neoprene washer head to the outside of the bin secure the fan roof sheet and flange with the 5 16 nuts provided See Figure 5B Figure 5B The 18 Roof Exhauster Fan in Relation to the Roof Sheet PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 5 INSTALLATION 24 Roof Fan Mounting and Assembly of Fan Adaptor and Rain Hood The roof fans adaptor and rain hood can be installed in the bin roof sheet before assembling the roof or after the roof is assembled The fan is secured by bolts that must be fastened from the inside of the bin roof so the assembly should be made before the sidewalls are erected 1 Assemble the roof sheet mounting template as shown in Figure 5C MIS 6706 24 MIS 6703 MIS 6707 When you lay out the template for drilling holes in the roof sheet be Line fortemblate sure to leave at least 1 4 j p Figure 5C 24 Roof Fan Template Placement on the Roof Sheet MIS 6664
24. tenance 2 ce eccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceaeaaecaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 21 Fan Service R 21 Chapter 9 Warranty css sannar RS RS SSRS SRS RSA RS RN RS 23 PNEG 524 Roof Exhaust Fan 1 SAFETY Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer A CAU Tl O N GSI DOES NOT WARRANT ANY ROOF DAMAGE CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE VACUUM OR INTERNAL PRESSURE FROM FANS OR OTHER AIR MOVING SYSTEMS ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND OR MAKEUP AIR DEVICES SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR ALL POWERED AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS GSI DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF DOWNWARD nnn FLOW SYSTEMS SUCTION SEVERE ROOF damage roof Use positive aeration DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM ANY BLOCKAGE OF sva nein bun AIR PASSAGES RUNNING FANS DURING HIGH Fane ane Ned Tae tate HUMIDITY COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN IN CAUSE AIR EXHAUST OR INTAKE PORTS TO that may cause roof vent icing FRE EZE DC 969 Roof Exhauster Fan Operation Thank you for choosing a GSI product It is designed to give excellent performance and service for many years This manual describes the operation of the GSI Roof Exhaust Fan It is designed to take in bin air and expel it to the outside The principal concern of the GSI Group Inc GSI is your safety and the safety of others associated with grain handling equipment This manual is written to help you understand safe operating procedures and some of the problems that may be encountered by th
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