COFIMCO

AUTOVARIABLE PITCH FANS

AVP2B SERIES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

COFIMCO series AVP2B axial flow fans allow

completely hysteresis-free fan blade pitch adjustment during operation.

COFIMCO autovanable fan blades, which can be made in

aluminum alloy or fiberglass reinforced plastic, are statically
balanced against a master blade with the possibility of being
positioned interchangeably on the hub.

COFIMCO INDUSTRIAL FANS DIVISION

October 1992 - checked and npaued with the same ic.xt as October 199ft
 EXPLANATION OF COFIMCO AUTO VARIABLE ROTOR
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

All COFIMCO rotors have an identification plate attached on the hub, permitting fast and accurate
identification. The ID. plate shown below lists the following informations :

* F/T : Refers to fan type and is followed by a fan part number composed of the identification
described ,

xxxxx XX XXY/XXXY

TYPE OF PITCH

VARIATION

HUB SIZE

BLADE MATERIAL

BLADES SIZE

NUMBER OF BLADES

IMPELLER DIAMETER (in mm)

N : ALUMINIUM
BLADE MATERIAL
F : FRP

* CYR : Represents a Cofinico reference and is followed by an internal code number.

* P/N : Represents the customer order number.
* I : Represents the fan item number in the job
* A<> : Represents the blade pitch angle and is followed by a number.

COFFMCO FANS IDENTIFICATION PLATE

COFIMCO FANS S.P.A.

Via A. Gramsci, 62
28050 POMBIA (NO)

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1.0 OPERATING PRINCIPLES

1.1 All Cofimco autovariable configurations are "cylinder actuated". Regulated compressed air,

which is further controlled by a positioner valve, moves a cylinder actuating mechanism along the

axis of flow. The cylinder actuator is connected to each of the fan blade stems by a system of

articulating control rods. The blades, in turn, are radially attached to the fan hub, at their stems, by a

system of sealed bearing housings.

1.2 Each AVP fan hub has an "integral output shaft coupling", which is typically located on the air

supply side of the fan (AVP gear on 'M' serie fan type).

Some fan installations require that the fan hub be attached to the ouput shaft on the discharge side

of the propeller. For this reason, Cofimco provides AVPR series hubs, which are configured with

the "integral output shaft coupling" on the discharge side of the rotor (AVPR gear on 'MR'fan type)

- See configurations page 4 -

1.3 Cofimco can supply autovariable fans which can provide maximum or minimum air flow in case

of air failure, according to customers' needs. Cofimco can also supply autovariable fans with an air

lock valve system which guarantees the pitch maintenance for a minimum of half an hour.

2.0 AIR PRESSURE RANGE ON COFIMCO AVP FANS

2.1 In order to satisfy varying customer needs, Cofimco has developed two autovariable fan

configurations: o e - A US

AVP2B-AVPR2B configurations require one air supply with line pressure ranging from-3-^-}5-r\Si"

The AVTR2B and AVRP2 configurations require two air supply lines with instrument pressure

ranging from^^d-lhfiS-I and supply pressure ranging with^X^JC

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AVPR GEAR ON 'MR' SERIE FAN TYPE

Air flow direction

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3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 The blades and actuator hubs of Cofimco autovariable fans are generally dispatched from the

factory disassembled. Unless otherwise specified, balancing shall be carried out as follows:

Hubs, bearing housings, and actuator assemblies are dynamically balanced.

Individual fan blades are statically balanced.

3.2 Two simple ioo\s are required for proper fan assembly:

Dynamometric spanner: (torque wrench, fig. 1) required to tighten the bolts that lock the

blades on bearing housings.

Goniometric level: (inclinometer, fig. 2) required to set the blade pitch to the proper angle for

the desired performance in accordance with the procedure described in section "INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS".

Both tools can be ordered from Cofimco.

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3.3 Cofimco rotors arc designed to operate at the following temperatures:

Minimum:

-20° C (-4° F) using standard materials.

-S(YJ C i'-(V."):- y<) usinc, special order materials

 Maximum:

FRP BLADES:

+80° C (+176° F) using standard materials.

+120° C (+250° F) using special order materials.

ALUMINIUM BLADES:

+120° C (+250° F) using special order materials.

+165° C (+350° F) using special order materials.

WARNING: After having tightened the bolts that affix the blades to the actuator hub, it is very

important to prevent them from loosening by installing security safety wire. Use the double twist

safety wire, referred to right hand threaded bolts.

4.0 CONVENTIONAL METHODS OF INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLING

LVIPELLERS WITH AVP HUBS.

4.1 In cases where hubs are bored to directly accept the drive shaft.

The actuator cylinder and linkage must be separated from the hub assembly, to allow for a

proper installation. First, match mark all relevant joints and actuator flange bolts. Disconnect the

linkage arms and unbolt the piston shaft flange from the top of the hub assembly.

Coat the output shaft with a thin layer of silicone grease.

Position the hub on its drive shaft so that the coupling is seated against the shaft step. Insert an

appropriate bolt and washer through the center of the hub and torque it down as required.

Reinstall the actuator unit in its original match marked position and ensure that the linkage rods

are correctly connected to the respective ball joints.

4.2 In cases where split tamper bushings are employed and shaft is not stepped
 Slide the bushing onto the unlubricated drive to such a position that will allow the entire hub

coupling to be engaged.

Position the entire actuator hub assembly over the bushing taper, insert the bushing bolts

through the busking flange and into the threaded holes in the hub coupling, then draw the entire hub

assembly onto the bushing according to the torque recommendations provided by the bushing

manufacturer.

Configuration with tapered shaft- Browning bushing for not-stepped

shaft configuration.

4.3 The following operations must be performed in both different installations:

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The fan blades are attached to the hub actuator assembly by passing bolts through

the blade flange and into the threaded holes in the flat end of the bearing housing. The expected

blade pitch value must first be determined and the blade must be held in this position before the blade

flange bolts are finally tightened to a minimum driving torque of 12 Kg/m (87 lb./feet).

Blade pitch angle adjustment must be made according to the A° specification on the rotor

identification plate.

1) Position an inclinometer across the least curved part of the blade, 5 mm from the tip of the

trailing edge and perpendicular to the blade axis. The tool will span the pressure face of the blade

with one end resting on the trailing edge, and the other end resting on the highest point of the

cambered surface.

In cases of very large chord profiles, where the base of the inclinometer is too short to properly span

the aforementioned points, a suitable straight edge must first be placed under the base of the

measuring device.

2) Rotate the blade on its own axis until the specified pitch angle (A°) value is obtained.

3) Tighten the four bolts using the torque wrench

4) Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each blade, maintaining the entire assembly in the same azimuthal

angle, in order to compensate for any slight departures from a vertical rotation axis.

Connect the air line(s) to the rotary joint

5.0 OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO START-UP

5.1 Manually rotate the assembly for at least one full turn in order to ensure that there will be no
interference with the surrounding structure.

5.2 Effect one full turn of each blade to verify that tip clearance ratio G/D (where G= the
distance from the blade tip to the fan ring, and D = rotor diameter) does not exceed the
average specified value.

5.3 Check that the blades slope at the proper angle of inclination, with respect to airflow, to the
axis of rotation.

5.4 Make sure that all tools have been removed.

5.5 Reconnect motor power supply contacts.

5.6 Start up the motor for a few seconds, then switch off. While the rotor is still turning, check
that the direction of the blade rotation is correct

Generally speaking, the direction of rotation is correct when the flow of air moves from the convex
back, or dorsal side of the blade to the concave ventral face of the blade.

6.0 OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED AFTER START-UP

6.1 Check power absorption. If excessive, reduce blade pitch angle until the desired power is
achieved.

Note: The power absorbed varies in inverse proportion to the air temperature.

6.2 After the rotor has been running for an hour, check the torque of the hub lock down bolts

6.3 Repeat the hub lock down bolt check after the rotor has operated for 24 hours.

The contents of this manual may not be copied or reprociuced in any manner without the wittcn permission of
COFIMCO S.P.A.

COFIMCO SPA
Via A. Gramsu, 62
28050 Pombia (NO) E-mail: info@cotlmco.com
Tel. 0321/968311
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL

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INSERT SCREWS and LOCATF. ON SHAFT
INSERI RUSH INTO PULLEY
TIGHTEN SCREWS ALTERNATELY
'GHTEN SCREWS FINGER TIGHT
1. Remove the protective coating from
the bore and outside of bush, and
bore of hub. After ensuring that the
mating tapered surfaces are
completely clean and free from oil
or dirt, insert bush in hub so that
holes line up.
2. Sparingly oil thread and point of
grub screws, or thread and under
head of caps screws. Place screws
loosely in holes threaded in hub.
shown thus © in diagram.
3. Clean shaft and fit hub to shaft as
one unit and locate in position
desired, remembering that bush wtll
nip the shaft first and then hub will
be slightly drawn on to the bush.
4. Using a hexagon wrench tighten
screws gradually and alternately
until to torque shown in table below.
5. Hammer against large-end of bush,
using a block or sleeve to prevent
damage. (This will ensure that the
bush is seated squarely in the bore )
Screws will new turn a little more.
Repeat this alternate hammering
and screw tightening once or twice
to achieve maximum grip on the
shaft.
6. If a key is to be fitted place it in the
shaft keyway before fitting the bush
It is essential that it is a parallel key
and side fitting only and has TOP
CLEARANCE.
7. After drive has been running under
!oad for a short time stop and checK
tightness of screws.
8. Fill empty holes with grease to
exclude dirt.

TO REMOVE
1. Slacken all screws by several turns,
remove one or two according to
number of jacking off holes shown
thus* in diagram Insert screws in
jacking off holes aftfir oiling threae
and point of grub screws or thread
and under head of cap screws.
2 y ghten screws alternately until
bush is loosened in hub and
assembly is free on the shaft.
3, Remove assembly ffom sha*t.

Screw tightening
toraue(Nm)

(mm)

Appro* Mass (kg)

47