
26" Vortex® Fans
VX26F1CR • VX26F1CP
U.S. Patent No. 6386828, 6616404 and 6953320.
Munters Corporation
4215 Legion Dr. Mason, MI 48854-1036 USA
(517) 676-7070 Fax (517) 676-7078
www.munters.us/aerotech
FORM: QM1070
Rev.3, February 2010
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USER'S MANUAL and INSTALLATION GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Unpacking the Equipment ........................................................................................................3
Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................3
Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................... 4-7
"PR" Style Shutters ...................................................................................................................8
"PV" Style Shutters ...................................................................................................................9
Electrical Wiring .......................................................................................................................10
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 11
Trouble Shooting .....................................................................................................................12
Winterizing Fan........................................................................................................................13
Winter Weather Protection ......................................................................................................13
Exploded View ...................................................................................................................... 14-15
Page
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing an Aerotech Vortex fan. Aerotech equipment is designed to be the highest
performing, highest quality equipment you can buy. With the proper installation and maintenance, it
will provide many years of service.
PLEASE NOTE
To achieve maximum performance and insure long life from your Curtain Machine, it is essential that it be
installed and maintained properly. Please read all instructions carefully before beginning installation.
WARRANTY
For Warranty claims information see the "Warranty Claims and Return Policy" form QM1021
available from the Aerotech Ventilation System, Munters Corporation ofce at 1-800-227-2376
or by e-mail at aerotech@munters.com.
Conditions and Limitations:
• Products and Systems involved in a warranty claim under the “Warranty Claims and Return
Policy” shall have been properly installed, maintained and operated under competent
supervision, according to the instructions provided by Aerotech Ventilation Systems,
Munters Corporation.
• Malfunction or failure resulting from misuse, abuse, negligence, alteration, accident or lack
of proper installation or maintenance shall not be considered a defect under the Warranty.
Munters Corporation
4215 Legion Dr. Mason, MI 48854-1036 USA
(517) 676-7070 Fax (517) 676-7078
www.munters.us/aerotech
FORM: QM1070
Rev.3, February 2010
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UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT
Before beginning installation, check the overall condition of the equipment. Remove packing materials, and
examine all components for signs of shipping damage. Any shipping damage is the customer's responsibility
and should be reported immediately to your freight carrier. Fan is shipped complete with all accessories.
Remove shutter, guard and cone sections before proceeding with installation.
Each Fan includes:
1 - 26" Direct Drive Fan
1 - Shutter
4 - Cone Sections
1 - Guard
1 - Hardware Package as follows
HP1102 - 26" Vortex Fan, PR Shutter
[A] .... 8 - #14 x 1.5" Lag Screws
[B] .... 12 - 1/4" x 3/4" Wafer Head Bolts, S.S.
[C] .... 12 - 1/4" Hex Flange Nuts, S.S.
[D] .... 2 - Shutter Retainer Clips
HP1104 - 26" Fan, PV Shutter
[A] .... 8 - #14 x 1.5" Lag Screws
[B] .... 12 - 1/4" x 3/4" Wafer Head Bolts, S.S.
[C] .... 12 - 1/4" Hex Flange Nuts, S.S.
[A]
[B]
[C]
Fan Specifications:
Power: 120 or 240 VAC
Phase: 1
Hertz: 60
[D]
DIMENSIONS
H
C
E
F
G
I
C
A
B
B
D
A
FAN DIA.
26"
A
51/2"
B C
51/2"
33" 33" 353/4" 183/16" 91/2" 25/16" 321/16"
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4215 Legion Dr. Mason, MI 48854-1036 USA
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D E F G H I
WALL OPENING
(I.D., framed)
301/4" sq.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Construct the framed opening to correct size according to Wall Opening on Page 1. See Figure 1.
Ceiling
12"
12"
Wall Opening
(see page 1)
Framing
(see page 1)
Wall Opening
Figure 1
Step 2
Insert fan into the framed opening from the inside. Place (2) Fastener [D] under the top (2) Fastener [A]. See
Figure 2A. While lifting fan up tight to framing, fasten top of fan with the (2) Fastener [A] and [D]. See Figure
2B. Next, fasten bottom of fan, then both sides with remaining (6) Fastener [A]. Install ashing around opening
tight to fan and caulk around fan to seal. If fan and shutter needs to be mounted ush to inside wall, See
Figure 3 for framing details.
26" Vortex
Fan
#14 x 1.5" Lag
Screws [A]
Retainer
Clip [D]
2 x 4 Framing
Fan
Figure 2B
#14 x 1.5" Lag
Screws [A]
Retainer
Clip [D]
2 x 6 Framing
2 x 6
Framing
1 x 6 Framing
/4" W.
1
34" H. x 33
OUTSIDE
INSIDE
Figure 2A
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Figure 3
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Step 3
Remove packaging from cone and guard sections.
Step 4
Place cone sections on ground with rounded side down. See Figure 4.
Munters Corporation
4215 Legion Dr. Mason, MI 48854-1036 USA
(517) 676-7070 Fax (517) 676-7078
www.munters.us/aerotech
Figure 1
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