Carnes VIBK-08 Installation Manual

CARNES COMPANY 448 S. Main St., P. O. Box 930040, Verona, WI 53593-0040 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.carnes.com

INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CENTRIFUGAL INLINE DUCT FANS

MODELS VIBK — BELT and VIDK — DIRECT DRIVE

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL, USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS

BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. READ AND SAVE THESE SHEETS FOR FUTURE USE.

RECEIVING, HANDLING AND STORAGE

1. Handle the fan with care. Avoid severe jarring or dropping of the unit.

2. Carefully inspect the unit for damage upon delivery. If the unit has been damaged in transit it is the responsibility

of the recipient to make all claims against the carrier.

3. Provide adequate, protected storage prior to installation.

INSTALLATION

1. Upon unpacking, inspect the unit for any damage that may have occurred in transit. Check also for loose or

missing parts.

2. CAUTION! This fan contains rotating parts and requires electrical service. Appropriate safety precautions should
be taken during installation, operation and maintenance.

3. WARNING! Do not install or operate this fan in an environment or atmosphere where combustible or flammable
materials, gasses or fumes are present, unless it has been specifically designed and manufactured for use in that
environment. Explosion or Fire could result.

4. This ventilator is designed for floor, wall or ceiling suspended mounting. Orient the fan for best use of access
panels.

5. Optional mounting brackets are bolted to the fan cabinet through the knock-outs in the top or bottom of the unit
(Refer to IO&M 1404).

6. Attach the spring or R-I-S isolators to the mounting brackets. Be sure all fasteners are securely tightened.

7. Join the fan to the duct using any suitable flexible connector. Flexible connectors should overlap the fan and duct

sufficiently to assure against leaks.

8. A damper, if used, should be securely mounted within the ductwork, a minimum of 8 inches from fan, in a manner
which allows free and unobstructed operation.

9. CAUTION! All electrical work must be done in accordance with local and/or national electrical code as applicable.
If you are unfamiliar with methods of installing electrical wiring, secure the services of a qualified electrician.

10. WARNING! This product must be grounded.

11. DANGER! Make sure power is turned off and locked in OFF position at the service entrance before installing,

wiring or servicing fan.

12. CAUTION! Before wiring the motor, check the supply voltage against the motor nameplate voltage. High or low
voltage can damage the motor and void the warranty.

13. WARNING! Be sure to keep all wiring clear of rotating or moving parts.

14. WARNING! Before starting the fan, turn the wheel to assure it rotates freely. If needed, adjust the wheel/shaft

bearing/motor position as required to achieve necessary clearances.

15. CAUTION! On belt drive units assure belts are tensioned and aligned properly. (See Maintenance section).

16. WARNING! Check all set screws and keys, tighten as necessary prior to fan start up. Anchor the fan securely

using optional mounting brackets and suitable fasteners or other suitable means prior to operation.

17. Anchor the fan securely using optional mounting brackets and suitable fasteners or other suitable means prior to
operation. (Refer to IO&M #1404).

FORM 1403-B

FORM 1403-B, Page 1

OPERATION

1. CAUTION! Check that the fan inlet/ductwork/exhaust openings are clean and free of obstructions. Poor inlet

conditions will result in seriously reduced fan performance.

2. WARNING! This fan contains rotating parts. Appropriate safety precautions should be taken during operation.

3. Operate under power and check for correct wheel rotation direction (clockwise when looking at top of the wheel).

4. CAUTION! Incorrect rotation can damage the fan motor and seriously impede fan operation.

MAINTENANCE

1. DANGER! Before performing and maintenance on the fan, be sure power is turned off and locked in the OFF

position at the service entrance before servicing the fan.

2. Ventilators should be carefully checked at least once a year. For critical or rugged applications, a routine check
every two or three months is suggested.

3. All motors supplied with CARNES ventilators carry a one year warranty from date of shipment. For repairs within
the warranty period, the motor must be taken to the motor manufacturer’s authorized service dealer. Contact your
CARNES representative for additional warranty details.

4. Access to the motor compartment is possible by removing the motor cover or motor cover/motor tube assembly.

5. A periodic motor check should consist of spinning the motor shaft with the power off to be sure the motor turns

freely and the bearings run smoothly. The belt on belt driven units should be removed from the motor sheave.

6. CAUTION! When removing or installing a belt, do not force the belt over the sheave. Loosen the motor mount so
that the belt can be easily slipped over the sheave.

7. The belt on belt driven units should be removed and carefully checked for radial cracks, ply separation or irregular
wear. A small irregularity in the contact surface of the belt will result in noisy operation. If any of these defects are
apparent, the belt should be replaced. Check the sheave also for chipping, dents or rough surfaces which could
damage the belt.

8. CAUTION! The correct belt tension is important. Too tight a belt will result in excess bearing pressure on the
motor bearings and shaft pillow blocks, and may also overload the motor. Too loose a belt will result in slippage
which will quickly “burn” out belts. A belt should feel “live” when thumped, approximately 1/4” belt deflection when
subjected to finger pressure (3 to 5 lbs.) at midpoint between sheaves.

9. CAUTION! The belt alignment should also be checked to be sure the belt is running perpendicular to the rotating
shafts. Motor and drive shafts must be parallel. Improper alignment will result in excessive belt wear.

10. CAUTION! Check sheave set screws to ensure tightness. Proper keys must be in keyways.

11. CAUTION! Do not readjust variable pitch sheave without checking motor amps. Do not readjust variable pitch

sheaves above the maximum catalog RPM for unit and motor. If fixed sheaves are replaced, use only sheaves of
identical size and type.

12. CAUTION! If adjustment of two groove variable pitch sheaves is required, each sheave must be opened or
closed the same number of turns. Improper adjustment can cause excessive belt wear and premature failure.

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