FanAm CBI User Manual

CBI Series

Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Corrosive
Backward
Inclined

Fiberglass
Reinforced
Plastic

High Efficiency

through Impellers with

Backward curved Blades

CBI Series

Receiving and Inspection

This publication contains the installation, operation
and maintenance procedures for standard units of
the CBI Fans.
Carefully read this publication prior to installation.
Carefully inspect the fan and accessories for any
damage and shortage immediately upon receipt of
the fan.

Checklist:

1. Turn the wheel by hand to ensure it turns freely

and does not bind.

2. Inspect dampers (if included) for free operation of
all moving parts.

3. Remove shipping tape and plastic material.

4. Record on the Delivery Receipt any visible sign of
damage BEFORE CARRIER DEPARTS.
Storage

If the fan is stored for any length of time prior to
installation, store it in its original shipping crate and
protect it from dust, debris and weather.

WARNING

This unit has rotating parts. Safety precautions
should be exercised at all times during installation,
operation, and maintenance. ALWAYS disconnect
power prior to working on fan.

Electrical Supply

Check that the voltage and circuit details on
the fan are suitable for your supply.
Caution: Never work on a fan unless power is
turned off.

Wiring

All wiring should be carried out in compliance
with regulations for electrical installations and
comply with any local requirements.
Caution: Never work on a fan unless power is
turned off.

Starting

All fans are suitable for direct starting by
switch or direct line starter.

Personal Safety

Disconnect switches are recommended. Place
the disconnect switch near the fan so that the
power can be swiftly cut off in case of an
emergency, and also so that maintenance personnel
are provided complete control of the power

Fan Installation Notes:

1. The CBI utility blowers are shipped completely

assembled and ready for installation.

2. Blower unit should be secured to a solid base to
prevent vibration and noise.

3. The motor mount stand provides four (4) holes
to securely fasten the fan in place. Use screws,
bolts, or nails as needed, to secure the blower.

4. Use appropriate connectors and ducting for the
applications to connect the fan inlet and outlet.

5. Wiring instructions are included with each utility
blower and are also permanently attached to the
motor . Observe and follow wiring instructions and
all codes that apply. Never attempt to install or
remove a blower unit with the power source turned
on.

6. Verify that power source meets motorplate
electrical requirements.

7. Always use finger guard on inlet/outlet when the
unit is running. Do not place hands, fingers, or
other objects into the inlet or outlet. Serious

injury may occur!

8. If the CBI Series utility is installed outside or in

an aggressive environment, it is recommended that
the motor be protected by means of weather
cover.

9. Housing may be rotated to any 8 positions by
removing back plate screws from the housing.
Rotate housing to desired position, recaulk the
motorplate to fan housing, and reconnect
motorplate nuts.

1. Rotating

The direction of rotation, looking into the hub of the
blower , should be clockwise(CW).

2. Mounting

All fans are suitable for mounting in any plane.

3. Operation

All fans are suitable for internal or external use. The fans
are designated to operate in a temperature range of ­25F to +200F .

4. Ductwork Connection

In order to excess noise and vibration along the
ductwork, we recommend the use of flex connector at
the fan inlet and outlet.

*When connecting duct to inlet and outlet, it is
reccomended to install three (3) straight duct
diameters length of pipe to minimize system effect.

5. Operation

The CBI Series utility blower is designed for continuous
duty and may be started and stopped by various on/off
switch devices.

Caution

Most CBI motors have auto thermal overload protection
(TOP). Should the blower overheat the motor will stop
operation and will start again automatically, once the
motor cools down. Always turn power off before
attempting to work on the unit! Installation should prevent
introduction of foreign materials into the air stream. If
foreign materials are present, damage to the blower may
result. Appropriate filters and guards should be in place
during blower operation.