498198 IV Smart EC Series OIPM

498198
IV Smart EC / Modbus | 9
7 Installation
7.1 Safety information
◊ Installation may only be carried out by adequately qualified persons, see Table 1: Qualifications
◊ Wear protective equipment during all work in the vicinity of the fan, see 2.2 Personal protective equipment.
◊ Abide by the system-related conditions and requirements of the system manufacturer or plant constructor.
General safety information
◊ Safety elements may not be dismantled, circumvented or deactivated.
◊ Move the impeller of the fan by hand before installation to ensure freedom of motion.
◊ Prevent the possibility of foreign bodies being drawn into the impeller during operation.
◊ Remove all foreign material from inside the housing, if applicable.
◊ Due to the potential for debris falling or collecting inside the unit during shipping or uncrating, personnel should avoid being down-
stream of the airflow (near the exhaust point) during initial start-up.
◊ Provide adequate protection to ensure proper safety while observing all local electrical and safety codes in the United States and
Canada, as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in the United States, and the Ca-
nadian Electric Code (CEC) in Canada.
◊ As an overhead suspended product, do not install less than 8 ft above floor level.
◊ DO NOT DRILL into the fan housing due to the internal components.
7.2 Preconditions
◊ Ensure that the fan and all its components are undamaged.
◊ Ensure that there is enough space to install the fan.
◊ Protect against dust and moisture when installing.
◊ Ensure that the information on the nameplate matches up with the operating conditions.
◊ Install the fans in such a way that there is sufficient access for troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
7.3 Lifting and positioning
◊ Lift the fan unit slowly and carefully.
◊ Use hoisting gear permitted for the weight of the fan, which can be found on the product website.
◊ Use transport equipment if available.
7.4 Mounting options
◊ The fan can be mounted directly to concrete, or steel/wood frames.
◊ When installing the fan, pay attention to its weight (see section 4.3.1 for unit net weight).
Warning
Danger from falling fan or fan parts. Check the surface before
installation for load bearing capacity.
Warning
Risk of electric shock and damage to fan.
Caution
Risk of parts falling down.
Caution
Risk of parts falling down.