Triangle Engineering of Arkansas VID User Manual

INDUSTRIAL WALL FANS

TM

S E R I E S

WALL SHUTTERS

FAN GUARDS

V

ELECTRIC SHUTTER OPERATOR

OWNER’S

MANUAL

Keep for

future reference

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer.

Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power
off at service panel and lock service disconnecting
means to prevent power from being switched on
accidentally. When the service disconnecting means
cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warn­ing device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

Installation Work And Electrical Wiring Must Be
Done By Qualified Person(s) In Accordance With
All Applicable Codes And Standards, Including Fire­rated Construction.

Permanent Grounding must be used. DO NOT USE

AN EXTENSION CORD.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS FAN WITH
ANY SOLID - STATE FAN SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.

If shutter is removed for servicing, replace before

normal operation.

Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion

INSTALLATION • OPERATION

IMPORTANT: Carefully read these instructions before you install or operate your

new exhaust fan. Proper installation is important to achieve maximum efficiency.

CAUTION - SAFETY RULES

S E R I E S

VI

and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney)
of fuel burning equipment to prevent back draft­ing. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer's
guideline and safety standards such as published by
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the
American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and local code
authorities.

When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, DO NOT

damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

CAUTION - This Unit Has An Unguarded Impeller.

Do Not Use In Locations Readily Accessible To
People Or Animals Without Proper Guarding Device.

CAUTION - For General Ventilation Only, Do Not

Use To Exhaust Hazardous Or Explosive Materials
And Vapors.

CAUTION- WARNING

ALTHOUGH THIS PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE
WITH AN OPTIONAL EXPLOSION-PROOF
MOTOR AND ALUMINUM FAN BLADE, IT IS
NOT INTENDED TO CONVEY THE SUITABILITY
OF THE OVERALL FINISHED PRODUCT IN AN
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE BUT ONLY THAT THE
PRODUCT HAS BEEN SUPPLIED WITH CERTAIN
COMPONENTS FOR THIS PURPOSE.

INSTALLATION RECORD

Model #

_______________________

Purchased from

Date Purchased

______________________________________

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E-mail: [e-mail] • Website: www.trianglefans.com

TRIANgLE ENgINEERINg Of ARkANSAS, INc.

1101 North Redmond Road • Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076 • [phone] • Fax [phone] • 1-800-255-9014

Please complete for future use.

Serial #

______________

Date installed

______________

WIRING MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL CODES AND BE
PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

FOR SUITABILITY INFORMATION, CONTACT
THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT
800-255-9014

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Air Flow

Air Flow

Install optional IG­Series Guard. For
use on Fans that are
installed with
bottom of fan less
than 7ft. above the
floor. Mount to
wood frame.

Sheet Metal Screws Sheet Metal Screws

Sheet Metal
Screws

Sheet Metal Screws

Header & Framing in accordance with local codes

IWS SERIES
SHUTTER

Air Flow

IWS SERIES
SHUTTER

Air Flow

IWS SERIES
SHUTTER

Air Flow

IWS SERIES
SHUTTER

IWS SERIES
SHUTTER

Air Flow

IWS SERIES
SHUTTER

Sheet Metal
Screws

Self Tapping
Screws

Sheet
Metal Screws

Sheet
Metal
Screw

Sheet
Metal
Screw

Sheet
Metal Screws

Sheet
Metal Screw

Siding

Caulking

Sheet Metal Screws

Sheet Metal
Screw

Install optional VIG­Series Guard. For
use on Fans that are
installed with
bottom of fan less
than 7ft. above the
floor. Mount to fan
housing.

Install optional VIG­Series Guard. For
use on Fans that are
installed with
bottom of fan less
than 7ft. above the
floor. Mount to fan
housing.

Fig. 1

V-Series Installation shown

with optional IWS-Series Shutter

and optional IG Fan Guard

Fig. 2

VI-X Wing Series Installation shown

with optional IWS-Series Shutter

and optional IG Fan Guard

Fig. 3

VI-Pillow Block Series Installation

shown with optional IWS-Series

Shutter and optional IG Fan Guard

Fig. 4

V-Series Installation shown

with optional IWS-Series Shutter

and optional IG Fan Guard

Fig. 5

VI-X Wing Series Installation shown

with optional IWS-Series Shutter

and optional VIG Fan Guard

Fig. 6

VI-Pillow Block Series Installation

shown with optional IWS-Series

Shutter and optional VIG Fan Guard

Siding

Caulking

Siding

Caulking

Sheet Metal
Screws

Allow min. of 6"

between Fan

Blade & Shutter

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Allow min. of 6"

between Fan

Blade & Shutter

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Allow min. of 6"

between Fan

Blade & Shutter

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Allow min. of 6"

between Fan

Blade & Shutter

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"C" Channel

"C" Channel

Sheet Metal Screw
or Machine Bolts
w/Lock Washers

Install optional IG­Series Guard. For
use on Fans that are
installed with
bottom of fan less
than 7ft. above the
floor. Mount to "C"
Channel.

"C" Channel

Sheet Metal Screw
or Machine Bolts
w/Lock Washers

Sheet Metal Screw
or Machine Bolts
w/Lock Washers

"C" Channel

Install optional VIG­Series Guard. For
use on Fans that are
installed with
bottom of fan less
than 7ft. above the
floor. Mount to Fan
Housing.

Install optional VIG­Series Guard. For
use on Fans that are
installed with
bottom of fan less
than 7ft. above the
floor. Mount to Fan
Housing.

Metal Siding

Caulking

Metal Siding

Caulking

Metal
Siding

Caulking

Sheet Metal
Screws

NOTE: Insure that siding

overlaps shutter frame on all

sides. Caulk all sides to

prevent water infiltration.

NOTE: Insure that siding

overlaps shutter frame on all

sides. Caulk all sides to

prevent water infiltration.

NOTICE: READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGE 3

BEFORE STARTING ANY INSTALLATION AND WIRING.

TYPICAL WOOD STRUCTURE INSTALLATION

TYPICAL STEEL STRUCTURE INSTALLATION

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PREPARATION

1. Inspect the area where the fan is to be installed. The area
must be free of ANY wiring and plumbing.

2. PLAN FOR WIRING. Insure that the fan wiring is com­patible to the building wiring. Check and note the motor
wiring BEFORE INSTALLATION.

3. PLAN FRAMING AND INSTALLATION.

• Add 1/4" to the width and height of the fan housing. These
dimensions will be the INSIDE measurements of the fram­ing.

• Plan the installation so that the fan blade is at least 6" from
the shutter. (See Page 2)

4. MASONRY STRUCTURE

• Plan the opening in the exterior wall so that block or brick will
be clear of the shutter frame.

• Plan for an angle-iron header to support the block or brick.

• Use "C" Channel or 2" x lumber to construct the framing and
header for the fan.

• Follow Local Building Codes to plan the construction of the
framing and header.

5. WOOD STRUCTURE

• Plan the opening in the exterior wall so that the building sid­ing will overlap the shutter frame lip, and that the shutter will
be mounted to the framing. (See Fig. 1& 2)

•

Use 2" x lumber to construct the header in accordance
with local codes.

• Use sheet metal screws to mount the fan and shutter.

6. STEEL STRUCTURE

• Plan the opening in the exterior wall so that the building sid­ing will overlap the shutter frame lip. (See Fig. 3 & 4)

• Use a "C" Channel for the fan frame.

• Use self tapping or sheet metal screws to attach the shutter.

• Use self tapping screws or machine bolts with lock washers
to mount the fan.

CONSTRUCTION

1. Following all of the Building Codes for your area, cut the
opening, and construct the framing and header.

2. Install the wiring needed for the fan. If an Electric Shutter
Operator is to be installed, run the wiring at this time.
NOTE: The Operator Uses Only 115/230/60/1 Current.

INSTALLATION

5. INSTALL THE WIRING.

• Check the motor label, the motor connections, and the
input power to insure proper installation and rotation.

6. Optional fan guard needs to be installed if the bottom of
the fan is less than 7ft above the floor. This is an OSHA
requirement.

TESTING

1. APPLY POWER TO THE FAN.

• As an EXHAUST FAN the blade assembly should rotate
Counter-Clockwise, when viewed from the motor side of
the fan.

• Test the operation of the Electric Shutter Operator.

• Observe the shutter. It should operate freely.

ELECTRIC SHUTTER OPERATOR

1. Remove shutter motor mounting bracket from motor

assembly.

2. Center mounting bracket on centerline of lower frame.

Use motor mounting plate as a template to locate and
drill three holes at 5⁄32" dia. thru.

3. Attach motor mounting bracket to the top and the back

surfaces of the lower fame by using (qty 3) #8 x 3⁄4" self
drilling screws.

4. Re-attach shutter motor to mounting bracket.

5. Assemble pull bar arms to the middle of their adjustment

slots and tighten firmly.

6. Locate the center of the bottom screw hole in the pull bar

bracket 111⁄4" from the bottom of the shutter tie bar as
shown. Use bracket to locate & drill 2 holes 5⁄32" diam.

7. Attach the pull bar bracket to the tie bar by using (qty. 2)

#8 x 1⁄2" self drilling screws.

8. Readjust pull bar adjustment slots to create a firm seal

between the shutter blades.

Fig. 5

1. INSTALL THE SHUTTER.

• Check to make sure the shutter is installed level and square.

• DO NOT tilt or twist the shutter frame.

• Manually operate the shutter. It should move freely without
bind or drag.

2. REPLACE AND RE-FASTEN THE SIDING.

• Caulk all four exterior sides of the shutter.

3. If an Electric Shutter Operator (IWS 3187 or IWS 887) is
to be utilized, install and wire it at this time. (See Fig. 5)

4. IMPORTANT! Install the fan with a minimum of 6"
between the fan blade and the shutter.

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1

2

4

5

6

7

8

2

1

9

10

3

4

11

5

7

8

6

Fig. 7

VI-Pillow block
Series

Fig. 8

VI-X Wing

Series

WHEN ORDERING
REPAIR PARTS, GIVE:

• Fan Model no.

• Part Description

• If the fan is equipped with an
Explosion Proof Motor, Aluminum
Blade, or any other Non-Standard
Item, inform customer service
when ordering parts.

• VI-SERIES FANS. Insure you iden
tify the model and style of your
fan. See Figs 7 & 8.

V

I

SERI E S

REPAIR & REPLACEMENT PARTS

KEY NO .. DESCRIPTION

1 .........

2 .........

3 .........

4 .........

5 .........

6 .........

7 .........

8 .........

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SERI E S

KEY NO ..DESCRIPTION

1 .......

2 .......

3 .......

4 .......

5 .......

6 .......V-Belt

7 .......

8 .......

9 .......

10 ......

11 ......

Mounting Angle
Blade Assembly
Bearings (2 Req'd)
Fan Shaft
Blade Pulley

Motor Pulley
Motor
Motor/Bearing Mount
Pillow Blocks (2 Req'd)
X-Wing Mount

Blade Assembly

Bearing (2 Req'd)

Fan Shaft

Blade Pulley

V-Belt

Motor Pulley

Motor

Motor Spring

Fig. 6

warrants, from the date of purchase, to the original purchaser
only, that the product manufactured by Manufacturer is
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of THREE (3) YEARS. Motors, capacitors and switches
are excluded from this warranty, but shall have a limited
one year warranty from date of purchase to the original
purchaser.

Manufacturer on the toll free number: 1-800-255-9014
and give the model number of the product, the purchase
date, and a description of the problem to the customer
service agent.

date is verified, Manufacturer will have the option of shipping
the necessary repair part(s) to the Customer, freight prepaid
or having the product returned to Manufacturer for repair or
replacement. If the product is returned to the Manufacturer,
Customer is responsible for prepayment of all inbound freight

LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY

Triangle Engineering of Arkansas, Inc. (Manufacturer)

If a failure of the product occurs, contact the

Once the problem is diagnosed, and proof of purchase

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charges. Upon repair or replacement, which shall be at the
discretion of Manufacturer, the Manufacturer will prepay all
outbound freight charges for the return of the product to the
customer. However, if Manufacturer finds product to be in
operating condition and no problems are diagnosed, product
will be returned to customer freight collect.

This limited warranty does not cover failure of the installer
to provide adequate ventilation to meet minimum exhaust
requirements as described in the installation and operation
instruction, damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse,
lack of proper maintenance, improper installation, affixing of
any parts or attachments not authorized by Manufacturer, or
loss of parts. In no event shall Manufacturer be liable for any
special, incidental, or consequential damages; which may
result from any defect in material or workmanship or from
the breach of any express or implied warranty.

you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and

Revised 3/06