Cook adjustable pitch vane axial f ans are available in direct and belt drive models offering high efficiencies and high static pressures in a
space-efficient inline package. The AVA is available in sizes 35 inch through 79 inch with flow rates of 400 CFM to 213,403 CFM and
static pressures up to 13 inches. The AVA features cast aluminum airfoil blades that can be pitch adjusted to achieve a broad range of
performance. The AVA adjustable pitch vane axial f an is available with a full range of accessories allowing it to be adapted to man y different applications.
AVAD
Adjustable Pitch Vane Axial Fan
High efficiency nine blade cast aluminum propeller assembly with airf oil
blade design.
Minimum 3/16” steel housing with continuously welded seams, and
integral inlet and outlet flanges pre-punched for mounting.
Copper lubrication lines are standard on belt drive units and also standard on direct drive units when applicable.
The motor plate is attached to a heavy welded sub-base and features
threaded studs for positive belt tensioning.
Direct drive units feature a totally enclosed motor installed in a motor
tunnel surrounded by welded straightening vanes.
Belt drive units feature an inner drum that encloses the driven sheave,
shaft and bearings. The low-drag dual tunnels, separating belts from
the airstream, also protect the extended lubrication lines. Removable
covers provide access to the shaft, bearings and belts.
All steel fan components feature a Lorenized
Bearings are designed and tested specifically for use in air handling
applications. Bearings are heavy duty regreasable ball or roller type in
a cast iron pillow block housing selected for a minimum L50 life in
excess of 500,000 hours for horizontal units and L50 life in excess of
250,000 hours for vertical units at maximum cataloged operating
speed, horsepower and static pressure.
Drives utilize oil and heat resistant, non-static belts and precision
machined cast iron sheaves which are keyed and securely attached to
the wheel and motor shafts. Drives are sized for 150 percent of motor
horsepower.
Power (BHP) ratings for all belt drive fans includes drive loss to ensure
accurates selection of the motor.
Accurate performance is assured through compliance with the AMCA
Certified Ratings Program. The AVAD and AVAB are licensed to bear
the AMCA Seal for Air and Sound Performance.
Vertical mounting brackets provide for vertical
installation, floor or ceiling
mount, with upblast or
downblast configuration.
Vibration isolators can be
used with the mounting
configurations. Ceiling
brackets with downblast
configuration shown.
Lorenized
All steel fan components shall be finished with an electrostatically applied, baked polyester powder coating. Each component shall be subject to a five stage environmentally friendly wash system, followed by a minimum 2 mil thick baked powder finish. Paint must exceed 1,000 hour salt
spray under ASTM B117 test method.
Standard Color - Gray
Final Coat Thickness - Minimum 2 mils
Polyester Powder Testing Information
PropertyTest MethodValue
Impact ResistanceASTM D2794 100 inch-pounds
Pencil Hardness ASTM D3363 2H (Mar or Gouge)
Crosshatch Adhesion ASTM D3359 Method B 100 percent
Humidity Resistance ASTM D2247 1000+ Hours
Salt Spray ASTM B117 1000+ Hours
Continuous Service Temperature N/A 230
TM
Fan Finish Specification
Mounting feet, bolted to
the inlet and outlet
flanges, can be field
rotated for different motor
positions. The mounting
feet provide a solid base
for mounting to the floor,
ceiling or wall. They can
be used with vibration isolators.
Side-angle supports provide for suspension of the
unit. The supports can be
used with vibration isolators.
o
3
F (110
o
C)
AVAD and AVAB, when
used with butterfly
damper, panel and curb,
can be mounted as a roof
exhauster. Allow 1/8”
static pressure resistance
for damper. (See table,
Bearing Type 1 - Heavy duty pillow block ball bearing. Bearing Type 2 - Heavy duty pillow block spherical roller bearing.
Duty
Bore
Size
Bearing
Type
o
10
o
13
o
16
19
HP Ranges Per Blade Angle
o
o
22
o
25
o
28
o
31
o
34
o
37
40
o
Inlet/Outlet Cones
Cones are used on the fixed pitch vane axial fan to adapt it to larger or smaller size ducts
on both the inlet and outlet sides. For example, a Diverging Outlet Cone, as illustrated in
Figure A, connects the fan to a larger duct resulting in static regain. The Static Regain
table provides examples of the regain f or a cone with an angle of 25 degrees to 30 deg rees
and varying fan outlet velocities.
For other diverging outlet cones, an approximate determination of static regain can be
obtained if the following formula is used.
SP
= SP
2
+ .45(VP
1
A Converging Inlet Cone, as illustrated in Figure B, is used to connect a large duct to the
fan inlet. Due to the tapered shape of the cone , friction loss is negligib le. To determine this
slight difference in static pressure, the following formula can be used.
SP
= SP
2
- .08(VP
1
A Converging Outlet Cone, as illustrated in Figure C, is used to connect a small duct to the
outlet flange of the fan. The across-the-cone change in velocity pressure is added to the
fan’ s static pressure. To determine the change in static pressure, the f ollowing formula can
be used.
Description - Fan shall be a direct drive, adjustable pitch, vane axial fan.
Certifications - Fan shall be manufactured at an ISO 9001 certified facility. Fan shall
be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL 705) and UL listed for Canada (cUL
705). Fan shall bear the AMCA certified ratings seal for air and sound perf ormance.
Construction - Fan shall be of bolted and welded construction utilizing corrosion resis-
tant fasteners. Housing shall be minimum 7 gauge steel with continuously welded
seam. Housing shall incorporate minimum 2” x 2” x 1/4” welded inlet and outletflanges pre-punched for mounting. Housing shall include welded steel discharge
vanes surrounding a “C” face mount motor tunnel. Copper lube lines shall be
extended from motor bearings to the outside of the housing when applicable. Unit
shall bear an engraved aluminum nameplate.
Coating - All steel fan components shall be Lorenized
TM
with an electrostatically
applied, baked polyester powder coating. Each component shall be subject to a
five stage environmentally friendly wash system, followed by a minimum 2 mil thick
baked powder finish. Paint must exceed 1,000 hour salt spray under ASTM B117
test method.
Propeller - Propeller shall be an adjustable pitch, cast aluminum, 9 blade airf oil design,
factory set to required pitch. Individual blades shall be cast with a threaded fastener and feature a conical section to secure the blade to the cast aluminum hub
and to provide provision for pitch adjustment. The propeller hub shall be keyed and
locked to the shaft utilizing a split taper bushing and retaining plate. Propeller shall
be balanced in accordance with AMCA Standard 204-96, Balance Quality and
Vibration Levels for Fans , Category BV-3.
Motor - Motor shall be heavy duty type furnished at the specified voltage and phase.
Product - Fan shall be model AVAD as manufactured by Loren Cook Company of
Springfield, Missouri.
Adjustable Pitch
Vane Axial Fan
Direct Drive
Loren Cook Company certifies that the AV AD
shown herein is licensed to bear the AMCA
Seal. The ratings shown are based on tests
and procedures performed in accordance
with AMCA Publication 211 and comply with
the requirements of the AMCA Certified
Ratings Program.
Type AVAD is furnished standard with UL
705 listing (Power Ventilator/ZACT) when
furnished with factory supplied motor.
T ype AVAD is furnished standard with
listing (Power Ventilator) when furnished
with factory supplied motor.
Loren Cook Company certifies that the
AVAB shown herein is licensed to bear
the AMCA Seal. The ratings shown are
based on tests and procedures
performed in accordance with AMCA
Publication 211 and comply with the
requirements of the AMCA Certified
Ratings Program.
Type AVAB is furnished standard with
UL 705 listing (Power Ventilator/ZACT)
when furnished with factory supplied
motor.
Specifications and Dimension Data
Adjustable Pitch
Vane Axial Fan
Belt Drive
T ype AVAB is furnished standard with
UL listing (Power Ventilator) when
C
furnished with factory supplied motor.
Description - Fan shall be a belt drive, adjustable pitch, vane axial fan.
Certifications - Fan shall be manufactured at an ISO 9001 certified facility. Fan shall be
listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL 705) and UL listed for Canada (cUL 705). Fan
shall bear the AMCA certified ratings seal for air and sound performance.
Construction - Fan shall be of bolted and welded construction utilizing corrosion resistant
fasteners. Housing shall be minimum 3/16” steel with continuously welded seam. Housing shall incorporate minimum 2” x 2” x 1/4” continuously welded inlet and outlet flanges
pre-punched for mounting. Housing shall include welded steel discharge vanes and
aerodynamically designed dual belt tunnels. Copper lube lines shall be extended from
the bearings to the outside of the housing. Adjustable motor plate shall be attached to a
welded motor sub-base and shall utilize threaded studs for positive belt tensioning. Unit
shall bear an engraved aluminum nameplate.
Coating - All steel fan components shall be Lorenized
baked polyester powder coating. Each component shall be subject to a five stage environmentally friendly wash system, followed by a minimum 2 mil thick baked powder fin-
ish. Paint must exceed 1,000 hour salt spray under ASTM B117 test method.
Propeller - Propeller shall be an adjustable pitch, cast aluminum, 9 blade airfoil design, fac-
tory set to required pitch. Individual blades shall be cast with a threaded fastener and
feature a conical section to secure the blade to the cast aluminum hub and to provide
provision for pitch adjustment. The propeller shall be keyed and locked to the shaft utilizing a split taper bushing and retaining plate. Propeller shall be balanced in accordance
with AMCA Standard 204-96, Balance Quality and Vibration Levels for Fans , Category
BV-3.
Motor - Motor shall be heavy duty type furnished at the specified voltage, phase and enclo-
sure.
Bearings - Bearings shall be designed and tested specifically for use in air handling applica-
tions. Construction shall be heavy duty regreasable ball or roller type in a cast iron pillow
block housing selected for a minimum L50 life in excess of 500,000 hours for horizontal
units, and L50 life in excess of 250,000 hours for vertical units at maximum cataloged
operating speed.
Blower Shaft - Blower shaft shall be AISI C-1045 hot rolled and accurately turned, ground
and polished. Shafting shall be sized for a critical speed of at least 125 percent of maximum RPM.
Belts and Drives - Belts shall be oil and heat resistant, non-static type. Drives shall be preci-
sion machined cast iron, fixed pitch type, keyed and securely attached to the wheel and
motor shafts. Drives shall be sized for 150 percent of the installed motor horsepower.
Product -Fan shall be model AVAB as manufactured b y Loren Cook Company of Springfield,
NEMA 1 - Indoor general purpose.
NEMA 1 (Lockable) - Indoor general purpose with
locking capability.
NEMA 3R - Exterior mount, rain-tight.
NEMA 4 - Watertight and dust-tight.
NEMA 7 and NEMA 9 - Lockable, indoor, explosion
proof.
Belt Guard
A belt guard is designed to
cover the top, front and
sides of the drive assembly.
Belt guards are constructed of minimum 18
gauge Lorenized
and have an open back to
allow for inspection or belt
tightening. Belt guards are
factory installed.
Inlet/Outlet Guard
Inlet/outlet guards are used
in non-ducted installations
to protect personnel and
prevent debris from entering the fan.
TM
steel
Motor Cover
Inlet/Outlet Flex Duct Connector
NEMA 1
NEMA 1
(lockable)
Accessories
NEMA 4
AVAD/AVAB
NEMA 3R
NEMA 7
NEMA 9
Inlet/Outlet Companion
The motor cover
encloses the motor
and drive assembly
and serves as an
OSHA belt guard. The
motor cover is constructed of 18 gauge
Lorenized
Motor covers are factory installed.
Flex duct connectors are available for the inlet or outlet of the AVAD/AVAB.
These connectors provide a flexible connection between the fan and the
attached ductwork. This reduces the transmission of noise and vibration to the
ductwork as well as allowing for slight misalignment and easy remov al of the f an
without disturbing the rigid ductwork. Flex duct connectors are constructed of
reinforced neoprene fabric and aluminum bands.
TM
steel.
Flange
Inlet/outlet companion
Flanges are available f or use
in conjunction with the standard flanged inlet/outlet. The
inlet/outlet companion flange
is attached to the adjacent
ductwork to provide an exact
mate to the flanged connection on the fan.
Mounting Feet
Mounting feet, bolted to the inlet and outlet flanges, provide a solid base for mounting to the floor, ceiling or wall. The mounting feet can
be used with vibration isolators.
Mounting Brackets
Mounting brackets are securely welded in place in either the vertical or horizontal discharge configurations and are based upon the specific location requirements. The bracket design allows for use with vibration isolators in all configurations, when required.
Inlet Bell
An inlet bell provides for more uniform airflow to the fan blades and is normally used when no inlet ductwork is present. When a nonducted vane axial fan is installed without an inlet bell, system effect will occur due to the uneven loading of the fan blades.
Inlet Cone/Outlet Cone
Normally used to adapt ductwork to a specific size vane axial fan. Depending on the location of the installation, the velocity pressure
change can equate to static pressure regain or static pressure loss.
Sound Muffler
A sound muffler can be mounted on both the inlet or outlet of the unit and is used for sound critical applications. The sound m uffler is not
for use with wet atmospheres, velocities greater than 5000 FPM, and temperatures above 250
o
F.
Bufferfly Dampers
Butterfly dampers provide for a weatherproof closure for outdoor vertical discharge applications. The dampers must be used in conjunction with optional curb panel for roof curb mounting.
Curb Panel
A curb panel, when used in conjunction with optional butterfly dampers, conv erts the unit to a vane axial roof upblast unit. The curb panel
is used for mounting on a roof curb.
Inspection Door
An inspection door allows for ease of access to the propeller when the unit is installed in a system.
Thrust Restraints Kit
Thrust restraints minimize fan movement when the unit thrust ratio exceeds weight ratio. Thrust restraints require isolators. The kit
includes two mounting brackets, welded to the fan housing, and two brackets shipped loose for duct work mounting.
All dimensions in inches. Isolators listed are designed to provide a minimum of 50 percent of overload capacity.
A single hole is provided at the center of the plate.
Restrained Spring Isolator - Floor Mounted
F
E
B
A
bolt
dia.
C
hole
dia.
RS-12501250109686-1/2 11/1647-1/2 5/87
All dimensions in inches. Isolators listed are designed to provide a minimum of 50 percent of overload.