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NOVENCO ZERAX® FAN TYPES

AZL-AZN-AZW
INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE

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Novenco ZerAx® axial flow fan types AZL-AZN-AZW

Contents
Installation and maintenance
1. Application 1. Application max. weights of 4-pole motors.
1.1 Reading guide
The high performance Novenco axial 2.3 Design conditions
2. Handling flow fans types AZL-AZN-AZW are for The AZL-AZN-AZW fans are designed
2.1 Marking applications within land-based for operation at standard temperatures
2.2 Weights industries and marine sectors. All types from -20 to +50 °C. With reduced fan
2.3 Design conditions are for duct connection. The AZL type speed and increased blade clearance the
2.4 Transport and lifting has a free inlet and connects to duct on temperature range can be extended from
3. Storage the outlet side. -40 to +120 °C.
4. Installation
1.1 Reading guide 2.4 Transport and lifting
4.1 Preparations
Please read this complete guide, before
4.2 Installation
beginning installation or maintenance. Any transport or lifting of the
4.3 Support frames
4.4 Wire guard installation fans must be in accordance to
4.5 Connection to duct Icons Description current directives and
4.6 Electric connection guidelines for safety. Pay attention to
Risk of damage to equipment limitations and direction for use of
5. Start of operation lifting gear.
5.1 Before startup Risk of injury or death
5.2 Motors with Y/-start The fans are delivered on pallets or
5.3 Startup procedure Table 1. Icons in guide bearers to allow for forklift transport.
5.4 Air volumes for free inlet fans Transport and lifting must be done with
6. Maintenance 2. Handling care, as the fans are vulnerable to
6.1 Before maintenance vibrations and shocks. These can result
6.2 Cleaning Avoid exposure of fans and in imbalance and deformations.
6.3 Vibration levels motor parts to shocks, as these Refer to the weights in the shipping
6.4 Fan casings can result in imbalance and papers, on the motor and fan casing
6.5 Rotors deformations. Motor bearings and fan nameplates and in appendix “A. Fan
6.6 Motors components are vulnerable parts. weights” on page 10.
6.7 Motor removal
6.8 Mounting of motor Check the fans and the blade
6.9 Blade angle adjustment 2.1 Marking clearance upon receipt. Inform
The AZL-AZN-AZW fans have the carrier and Novenco
7. Troubleshooting immediately of damages.
nameplates on the fans and motors.
8. Inspection and test
Fan nameplate information Further transport depends on the fan
9. Sound
size and the fitted accessories.
10. Safety • Manufacturer information
• Product type, e.g. AZN 1000/350 Transport
11. Reference documentation
• Serial no.
12. Disposal • Fan speed • Fans mounted on support frames
• Year of manufacture Transport and store these on the
13. Patents and trademarks
• Weight transportation pallets. Leave in the
14. Quality management transportation rods for fans with
15. Warranty Motor nameplate information vibration dampers.
15.1 Rotor weldings • Fans without support frames
• Manufacturer information
16. Spare parts Transport fans resting on the inlet
• Power consumption and efficiency
flanges or cones. The rotors must
17. Classifications • Voltages
point downwards.
• RPMs
18. Product lifetime • Large fans or fans with large
• Weight
19. Declaration of conformity motors
• Terminal connections
Appendices Transport and store these on the
• Lubrication and service info.
A. Fan weights transportation pallets. Store very
B. 4-pole motor weights 2.2 Weights large fans on suitable bearers.
C. Drawings – fan assembly The total weight depends on the fan size, Lifting
D. Wiring – motors up to 16 A casing thickness, motor size and
E. Wiring – motors over 16 A accessories. • With straps
Refer to the Airbox program for further Lift with a strap around the fan
information and weights of specific fan casing at the centre of gravity.
solutions. See table 11 on page 11 for Please note, that directives and

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 guidelines may dictate lifting in the Conditions Specifications Comments after the fan. Wire guards from e.g.
flange holes. • Indoor
Novenco must be installed at least
Novenco recommends lift of fans • Remove packaging 120 mm before and after the fan.
with straps. • Ventilated location See section “4.5 Connection to
• No condensation
• In flange holes • Turn rotor 20 times duct” for minimum distances for
Lift in a minimum of three holes – every six months undisturbed airflow.
two in the outlet flange and one in Prolonged Max. two years • Add additional
anti-corrosive
the inlet. On fans with inlet cones coating on motor The vibration level of the
mounted, remove the bolt in the shaft installation depends on how the
• Change motor ball
topmost position to use the hole as bearings after two fans are installed, the
the third point for lifting. Reinsert years of storage operational conditions and the natural
and tighten the bolt once the fan is Vibrations No
• Location must be frequency of the foundation and
in place. vibration free.
supports.
• Constant
Deformation of the flanges must be temperature, Follow the below guidelines to avoid
avoided. Temperatures 5 to 40 °C preferably 20 °C resonance.
• Ventilated
• No condensation
• Soft suspension: Fan is fixated
Eyebolts on motors are unsuited • Avoid through springs or dampers.
for lifting the fans. condensation The natural frequency [Hz] of
• Exceedance the system should be at least 20%
requires airtight
Humidity Below 50% packaging of below fan speed.
complete fan and Soft suspensions are available
use of a moisture
absorbent agent
from Novenco.
such as silica gel • Stiff suspension: Fan is fastened
Table 2. Storage recommendations to a duct or a hard surface. The
natural frequency of this system
4. Installation should be at least 20% above fan
speed.
4.1 Preparations • Elastic structure: Fan is fastened
Complete the below checklist to ensure a to an elastic structure. The
safe work environment and fan natural system frequency
functionality. should be at least 20% higher or
lower than fan speed.
Checklist prior to installation The owner is responsible for
• Unpack the fan. compliance with the above
• Check that the rotor rotates freely in requirements. Non-compliance affects
Figure 1. Lift of fan with a strap the fan casing with equal blade tip the product warranty.
distances to the casing around the
3. Storage circumference. 4.2 Installation
• Outdoor installations: Make sure
Correct storage conditions are important Installation of fans
the installation location is
for the function and durability of the
sheltered. Fans, motors and 1. Place and orient the fans in
fans.
frequency converters must be accordance with the airflow
Damages due to incorrect protected from rain and water that direction arrow on the fan casing.
storage void the warranty. drips.
• Ground the fan before installation Position fans with motors fitted
to avoid static electricity. For with drain holes with the holes
Conditions Specifications Comments example, by assembly on non- downwards at the lowest point.
• Packaging must be conducting vibration dampers and
Outdoor One month
intact foundations. 2. Recommendation: Install the fans on
• For unprotected • Clear the fan installation location to support frames.
fans with no or
Indoor or Max. six
broken packaging ensure free and unimpeded 3. Optional: As an alternative to
sheltered months installation on support frames, fans
• Ventilated location airflows through the inlet and
• No condensation may be suspended in the casing
outlet. Optimum airflow from all
Table 2. Storage recommendations sides removes risk of stall, gives flanges or with special carriers.
best performance and keeps sound 4. Check that the fan rotors rotate freely
levels down. once the fans are in position.
• Secure the installation to at least 5. Fans on support frames and with
IP20, i.e. protect people and vibration dampers: Remove the
surroundings from the fan and the transportation rods from the support
fan against foreign particles with frames. The handles are marked with
wire guards and filters before and a strong colour.

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4.3 Support frames optional (item 02). See figure 4. damper functionality.
These are optional extras and are
recommended for installation. 01

Support frames must be

grounded to prevent electrical
shocks.

The AZL, AZN and AZW fans can all be

02
installed on horizontal support frames. 03

The AZN and AZW can also be fitted
with frames for vertical mounting. Refer
to the order and technical specifications.
For the AZL, two types of horizontal
support frames are available. The first
type, in figure 2, is for installation on flat
Figure 4. Horizontal support frame for
AZN-AZW
For the AZN-AZW the vertical support
consists of a plate (item 01) onto which
the fan is mounted in the flange. X

surfaces and consists of a frame (item 01)
on rails with optional dampers (item 02).
01
02
Figure 2. Horizontal support frame for AZL
The second type, in figure 3, is also for
installation on flat surfaces and can
either be put directly on the surfaces or
Dampers (item 02) are optional. See
figure 5.
02
01
Figure 5. Fans for vertical mounting with
support frame and anti-vibration
dampers (left) and with support
frame
To prevent spread of vibrations to the
surroundings, it is recommended to
insert anti-vibration mounts between the
fan and support. Flexible connections in
Figure 6. AZN-AZW on support frame
4.4 Wire guard installation
Fans must always be installed so that
parts that rotate cannot be touched. The
fans can be optionally fitted with wire
guards on the inlet and outlet sides. If
ducts are connected, these can
alternatively be provided with wire
guards.
Novenco offers wire guards for in-pipe
installation on outlets. Drill holes in the
pipe and fixate with the bolts and nuts
included in the kit.
Eyebolt 20
Nut

put on rails transversally to the airflow.
Dampers (item 02) are optional.
02
01
Figure 3. Horizontal support frame for AZL
– compact type
For the AZN-AZW the horizontal
support consists of two plates (item 01)
with two stiffeners (item 03) between
them. Screw size is M10x20. Dampers are
the ducts before and after the fan are also
recommended. The accessories are
available as optional extras from
Novenco .
Secure anti-vibration mounts (figure 4)
in the support frame by means of bolts.
Mount base plates for attachment to the
foundation at the bottom of the rubber
elements. Figure 7. In-pipe installation of wire guard
The natural frequency of the
4.5 Connection to duct
support must lie at least 20%
from the fan speed. The fans cannot be used as
structural elements, e.g. for duct
The anti-vibration mounts help to ensure
or building support.
the natural frequency of the system is
below 10 Hz and that the damping is at Install the fans with optimum conditions
least 80%. in mind to ensure smooth and
To load the vibration dampers evenly, undisturbed airflows. The space before
the front flange of the fan must be the and after the fans should preferably meet
distance X from the centre of the front the requirements in figure 8. See figure 9
damper. See figure 6. The distance is for reduced conditions.
found in the AirBox fan calculation. Allow for free areas to facilitate assembly
Loading of dampers vary depending on
air pressure.
Uneven loading can strain and reduce

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and disassembly as well as maintenance. RPM 1 2 - Connect the supply voltage
Fan size,
ØD, [mm] directly in the terminal box or
Maximum Optimal Reduced
Built into duct - connect the supply voltage to the
250 4919 — — frequency converter and the
280 4747 — — converter to the terminal box

Hub diameters
>3xD >3xD 315 4570 — — • Permanent magnet (PM) motors
355 4408 — —

160
r > ½D
- Connect the supply voltage to the
400 4269 — — frequency converter and the
Free inlet D = Fan diameter
450 4145 — — converter to the terminal box
>D 500 4086 — —
500 3660 3660 3483 The PM motors require
560 3460 3460 3286 connection through frequency
630 3238 3238 3059 converters. Direct connection of
Hub diameters
710 3000 3000 2804 the supply voltage in the terminal
800 2751 2751 2523 boxes on PM motors ruins the motors
350
>D
900 2498 2498 2217 and voids the warranty.
1000 2270 2270 1918
1120 2029 1900 1568 The terminal box is on the outside of the
1250 1809 1500 1201 fan casing. Connection diagrams are
Figure 8. Optimum installation space inside the box lid.
1000 2034 2034 1904
Built into duct 1120 1893 1893 1727 The cable run must be in accordance
Hub diameters

1250 1751 1751 1552 with current regulations, e.g. the EU

1400 1599 1599 1371 standard for electromagnetic
560

1600 1419 1419 1166 compatibility (EMC).

>D >D 1800 1262 1262
r > ½D 2000 1130 1130
Table 3. Max. allowable speed at 20 °C
Free inlet D = Fan diameter
1. Fan speeds depend on the installation
> ½D >D space.
2. Fans with Ø160 hubs can run at maxi-
mum RPMs irrespective of the installation
conditions.
Figure 9. Reduced installation space AZN-AZW fans are for circular duct
connections with flanges on both inlet
Flexible connections can be placed as and outlet sides. The AZL has an outlet
close as ½D before the fan inlet. flange only.
Flanges are as standard for type AZL-
AZN according to Eurovent 1/2.
Flanges on the AZW are as standard type
DIN 24154 row 4.
Systems with high vibration levels or
more exacting performance
requirements must be provided with
expansion joints between fan and duct.
Figure 10. Installation in duct
4.6 Electric connection
The installation and connection
to the supply network must be
done by authorised personnel
and according to current legislation,
Figure 11. Duct installation with inlet cone e.g. the EU standard for
and wire guards electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
Connection of the supply voltage
depends on the motor type and if a
frequency converter is to control the
motor.
Connection of motor types
• Alternating current (AC) motors
1002
Frequency converters must be installed
878
in accordance to the manufacturer’s
installation documentation. Refer also to
the Novenco document “Configuration
of frequency converters for Novenco
fans”.
Shield and connect the fans electrically to
ground to eliminate interference and
protect the motor bearings and
windings.
Refer to the motor documentation for
methods to avoid impairment of the
supply voltage quality, among them
distances between supply and signal
cables. Methods may involve
installation of rectifiers, filters etc.
Connection references
• Connection diagram in terminal
box lid on fan
• Motor name plate
• Order specification
• Appendix “D. Wiring – motors up
to 16 A” on page 14
• Appendix “E. Wiring – motors over
16 A” on page 14
Only fans with steel inner hubs
may be run in reverse and this
for short periods at speeds up to
the max. allowable of normal direction.
The airflow is reduced to approx. 50%
of normal for the same system
resistance. The pressure is reduced to
25%.
Reversible operation increases the risk

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of stall and shortens fan life.
The rotor must be completely
stationary, before restart of the fan for
directional change of rotation. It is
recommended to install a time delay
for this purpose.
Check that the rotational direction of the
rotor complies with the arrow on the
outside of the fan casing. Flick the fan
power briefly On, then Off. If the
direction is wrong, disconnect the main
power supply and check the
connections.
5. Start of operation
Fans fitted with frequency converters
must have the control unit set up, before
start of operation. Refer to the Novenco
document “Configuration of frequency
converters for Novenco fans”.
Perform the below steps every time the
fans have been stopped.
5.1 Before startup
Check the fans and installation location
in accordance to the below checklist and
correct and improve as necessary.
5.2 Motors with Y/start cause fatigue breaks in the rotors and
Set the relay for start of the fans to the endanger people.
Startup time from the technical • Operation in stall area, i.e. with
specifications from the AirBox program. counter pressure that pulsates -
Alternatively, calculate the value with called pump mode
the below formula. • Operation with uninterrupted
and repeated starts and stops
Calculation of startup time • Uneven flow velocity through
fans
0.24  n 2   I m + I v  Ask Novenco if in doubt.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
ts = M M P
10 4  P   ------s- + -------k- – -----v-
M M P 5.4 Air volumes for free inlet fans
For fans with measuring pipes and free
ts : Startup time [s]
inlets, the air volume can be calculated as
P : Rated output of motor [kW] shown below. The measuring pipes are
Pv : Required power of fan [kW] optional accessories and fitted close to
n : Fan speed [RPM] the fan inlet.
Ms Ratio between the start and The below formula gives the air volume
------- :
M the nominal motor torque in m3/s. Multiply by 3,600 to convert to
m3/h, or by 2188.88 to convert from
Mk Ratio between maximum and m3/s to CFM.
-------- :
M nominal motor torque
pfan
Iv : Polar moment of inertia for fan
[kgm2] paway
Im : Polar moment of inertia for
motor [kgm2]

Checklist The motor torque can vary within the

• Safe operation below limits and affect the startup time.
The blade clearance must be Ms : -15% to +25% of catalogue Figure 12. Measurement of pressure
minimum 0.1x motor shaft value difference
diameter (min. 2 mm, max. 13 mm)
Mk : -10% to 0% of catalogue value
all around the rotor circumference.
The axial distance between the q = k dps
5.3 Startup procedure
rotor hub and stator must be min.
Refer to the motor manual and the q : Air volume [m3/s]
3.5 mm.
AirBox technical specifications for k : A constant, see table 4.
Wire guards should be mounted on
specific information and procedures.
the inlet and outlet sides. dps : Difference between paway and
• Transportation rods Startup procedure pfan [Pa]
Fans on support frames and with pfan : Static pressure at fan inlet [Pa]
vibration dampers have 1. Start the fan.
2. Check that no abnormal noises are paway : Static pressure away from fan
transportation rods in the support [Pa]
frames, which must be removed present.
before start of operation. The 3. Check that the vibration levels are
handles are marked with a strong acceptable. Fan Constant, Fan Constant,
colour. See section “6.3 Vibration levels”. sizes k sizes k
• Clean ducts 4. Check that the fan operates normally 250/160 0.0510 900/350 0.7204
The fans and duct connections must after 30 minutes of operation.
280/160 0.0694 1000/350 0.9001
be clean and free from tools and
The fans are designed for 315/160 0.0917 1120/350 1.2019
objects that can affect the airflow.
continuous operation. The 355/160 0.1183 1250/350 1.5636
• Electrical connections
below kinds of operation may
The electrical connections must be 400/160 0.1502 1000/560 0.871
correct and in accordance to the
450/160 0.1894 1120/560 1.129
prescribed requirements. Switch
the fan power briefly On, then Off, 500/160 0.2343 1250/560 1.441

to check the rotational direction of 500/350 0.1921 1400/560 1.844

the rotor. 560/350 0.2537 1600/560 2.453

Table 4. Constants for air volumes

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 Fan Constant, Fan Constant, Vibration level limits at startup lubrication intervals, grease
sizes k sizes k amounts, when to replace bearings
• Motors up to 37 kW
etc.
630/350 0.3324 1800/560 3.142 - less than 6.3 mm/s
- Permanent magnet motors are
• Motors over 37 kW
710/350 0.4329 2000/560 3.913 lifetime lubricated. Bearings may,
- less than 4.5 mm/s
800/350 0.5603
however, need replacement.
Fans in operation with vibration - AC motors up to size 132 have
Table 4. Constants for air volumes (Cont.) levels that exceed 12.5 mm/s lifetime-lubricated bearings.
RMS must be shut down. Motor sizes 160 to 280 require
Free inlet cones are integrated on the lubrication according to the
AZL and is an accessory for the AZN and manufacturer’s instructions.
AZW. Fans that exceed the limits usually Fans with motor sizes 225 to 280
The suction must be directly from the require cleaning or balancing of the have nipples on the outer fan
suction chamber. rotors. Alternatively, the causes must be casings. For fans with motor sizes
Fans with low blade angles can make investigated and removed. Refer to ISO 160 to 200, nipples on the outer
noise at high pressures, which affects the 14694. fan casings are optional.
measurement. Operation close to the For variable speed fans the vibration Refer to the motor nameplates for
stalling area produces poor results also. level limits are likely to be exceeded at recommended grease type,
certain speeds. Continuous operation at amount and interval.
6. Maintenance these speeds must be avoided.

6.4 Fan casings Use a manual grease gun

6.1 Before maintenance for lubrication.
The fan casings require no other
Excess grease causes
Switch off the power and maintenance than ordinary cleaning.
bearings to overheat and results
disconnect the motor cable in
Check painted casings regularly and in failure.
the terminal box, before
keep them in good condition.
beginning work on the rotor and motor.
For fans with PM motors, make sure the 6.5 Rotors
motor axles cannot rotate during The rotors are carefully balanced and the Lubrication Grease
service, e.g. by blocking the fan rotors. rotor blades are set at precise angles in Motor
PM motors can generate high voltages Poles amount
the production. The rotors are thereby size 50 Hz 60 Hz
when the motor axles rotate, even [g]
optimised for vibration free operation at
though the power is disconnected. the desired operation point with regard 2 22000 20000
to pressure, airflow and fan speed. 4
160 13
6.2 Cleaning Vibrations that occur in operation may 6 25000 25000
Clean the fans at least quarterly. The be due to accumulation of dust and dirt 8
intervals may have to be adjusted, on the hubs and blades. If vibrations 2 17000 14000
dependent on the operation and persist after cleaning, expert assistance 4
operational conditions. Corrosive and should be called for immediately. 180 18
dust filled atmospheres typically reduce 6 25000 25000
Continued operation with vibrations
the intervals. Please note that deposits of 8
shorten the life of the fan and motor
dust can be ignited by high surface bearings. 2 15000 12000
temperatures and constitute a safety 4
risk. 6.6 Motors 200 21
6 25000 25000
Refer to the motor manufacturer’s
6.3 Vibration levels 8
documentation and the nameplates for
Once the installation is complete and for how to service the motors. 2 5000 4000
every 1,000 hours of operation the 4 14000 12000
vibration levels must be evaluated and Motor maintenance 27
6 20000 17000
checked if they appear excessive. • Inspect the motor for wear signs 225 8 24000 20000
and damaged parts. 250
The vibration levels depend on 2 4000 4000
• Clean the motor casing, motor 280
the installation and the fan 4 13000 10000
speed. Vibrations have cooling fan and motor shell. 34
• Drain the motor of condensed 6 18000 16000
significant effect on the fan life and 8 20000 20000
efficiency. water.
• Check supply cables and electrical Table 5. Grease amounts and intervals for
Measure the levels at operational fan connections for impairments. WEG W22 TEFC motors – ball
speed, radially at two points with a 90° • Check terminal box seals and cable bearings
offset and at the free shaft end of the glands.
motor. The levels must be within the • Lubricate bearings
below limits. Refer to the motor manual for
service information such as

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 Lubrication 7. Support the motor. See table 11 on threaded hole of the motor shaft. The
Grease
Motor page 11 for max. motor weights. rotor hub must rest against the motor
Poles amount
size 50 Hz 60 Hz
8. Detach the motor from the motor shaft collar.
[g]
shell by removing the nuts and bolts 5. Use a feeler gauge to check that the
2 16000 12000 (items 7a and 7b) for hub sizes Ø350 blade tip clearance between the rotor
4 and Ø560, or bolts and washers blade tips and fan casing is the same
160 13 (items 7b and 7c) for hub sizes Ø160. throughout the circumference.
6 25000 25000
8 Notice: Nuts holding motors
mounted in rear motor Fan size, Minimum Fan size, Minimum
2 11000 8000 ØD [mm] [mm] ØD [mm] [mm]
shells are accessed through
4 the front motor shells.
180 18 250 0.3 800 0.8
6 25000 25000 9. Remove the motor (item 8). 280 0.3 900 0.9
8
315 0.3 1000 1.0
2 9000 6000 Avoid exposure of fans and
motor parts to shocks, as these 355 0.4 1120 1.1
4 21000
200 21 can result in imbalance and 400 0.4 1250 1.3
6 25000
25000 deformations. Motor bearings and fan 450 0.5 1400 1.4
8 components are vulnerable parts. 500 0.5 1600 1.6
4 11000 9000
560 0.6 1800 1.8
6 16000 13000 27
225 6.8 Mounting of motor 630 0.6 2000 2.0
8 20000 19000
250 710 0.7
4 9000 7000 Replace lock washers and nuts
280
6 14000 12000 34 during assembly. Table 8. Blade tip clearance
8 19000 17000 The below procedure is with reference to 6. Adjust the motor position with
Table 6. Grease amounts and intervals for figure 14 on page 12. reference to step 5.
WEG W22 TEFC motors – roller 7. Mount the centre washers and bolt
Mounting of motor (item 3).
bearings
1. Remount the motor (item 8) and 8. Fans with hub clips: Mount the hub
6.7 Motor removal make sure the motor shaft is centred clip, screws and washers (item 4).
in the fan casing. 9. Mount the hub cap (item 2) and
Switch off the power and A centring tool is available as an screws (item 1).
disconnect the motor cable in accessory from Novenco. 10. Connect the motor cable to the motor
the terminal box, before 2. Fans with Ø350 hubs and motor and the power cables in the terminal
beginning work on the rotor and motor. sizes 160 or 180: These motors are box.
For fans with PM motors, make sure the mounted with pins. The pins must be 11. Reconnect any ducts.
motor axles cannot rotate during replaced with new ones when re-
service, e.g. by blocking the fan rotors. Follow the procedure in section “5. Start
mounting the motors.
PM motors can generate high voltages of operation” to start the fan.
3. Insert and tighten the nuts and bolts
when the motor axles rotate, even
though the power is disconnected.
(items 7a and 7b) for hub sizes Ø350 6.9 Blade angle adjustment
and Ø560, or bolts and washers The rotor blade angles are set in the
(items 7b and 7c) for hub sizes Ø160. factory to deliver the required
The below procedure is with reference to
figures 14 and 15 beginning on page 12. Notice: Nuts holding motors performance.
mounted in rear motor If the fan performance needs to be
Motor removal shells are accessed through changed, it is possible to change the
the front motor shells. angles of the blade. This requires
1. Dismount any ducts on the inlet and
outlet sides. knowledge of the motor load and of the
2. Remove the screws (item 1) that hold Torques [Nm] max. permissible angle with relation to
Size
the hub cap and remove the cap (item Motor bolts (7b) Centre bolt (3) the motor rating. If the angles are
changed, the rotor has to be re-balanced.
2) itself. M6 9 6
3. Remove the rotor centre bolt and Consult Novenco, before changing the
M8 23 12 angles. The blade angle tool for
washers (item 3).
M10 45 20 adjustment, along with instructions for
4. Fans with hub clips: Remove the
hub clip, screws and washers (item M12 78 20 use, is available from Novenco.
4). M16 190 25
5. Dismount the rotor with a puller M20 370 25
fastened in the threaded holes of the
Table 7. Tightening torques
hub boss (item 5).
6. Disconnect the motor cable from the
4. Mount the rotor (item 6) on the motor
motor.
shaft with a tool fastened in the

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7. Troubleshooting
Fans that operate in the stall
area are more likely to suffer
breakdowns.
Check for the below faults in case of
breakdowns or lack in performance. Call
for service, if problems persist.
Lack in performance
• Blocked
- Inlets
- Outlets
- Dampers
• Supply air reduced
• Motors defective
• Motors disconnected
• Wrong fan rotation direction
Noises and vibrations
• Motor bearings defective
• Rotors out of balance
• Rotors damaged or worn
• Bolts or components loose
• Wrong rotor blade pitch angles
8. Inspection and test
It is recommended to test and inspect the
fans at regular intervals with regard to
operability and operation conditions.
Inspect the fans twice a year to ensure
satisfactory function and long life.
Extent of inspection
• Measure power consumption
• Verify torques of fixation bolts
• Cleaning
- inside with pressurised air
- outside with a lint-free cloth with
a mild soapy water solution
• Visual inspection
- Rotors
- Fan casings
- Electrical connections
Enter all values and observations in a
log.
9. Sound
The sound emissions depend on the
installation and operation conditions,
hence no general data can be given.
Refer to the fan specifications from the
AirBox calculation program for specific
emissions and to the product catalogue
for more general data.
Novenco ZerAx® axial flow fan types AZL-AZN-AZW
10. Safety and EP2012/064928; South Korea no. 10-
2012-7012252 and 10-2012-7012154.
The installation must be in accordance to
Granted patents include Canada no.
Novenco’s, the current and the local
2.777.140, 2.777.141 and 2.777.144; China
safety regulations. At a minimum these
no. ZL2010800458842,
include EN 13850.
ZL2010800460965, ZL2010800464275
It is recommended to review and revise
and ZL2012800387210; EU no. 2488759,
safety procedures regularly.
2488760 and 2488761; India no. 312464;
Safety check South Korea no. 10-1907239, 10-1933724
and 10-1980600; US no. 8.967.983,
• Test if safety procedures and the 9.200.641, 9.273.696 B2, 9.683.577 and
installation work correctly. 9.926.943 B2. Granted designs include
• Check if safety regulations have Brazil no. BR-30-2012-003932-0; Canada
been changed and if the installation no. 146333; China no. 1514732, 1517779,
should be revised. 1515003, 1555664 and 2312963; EU no.
• Consider additional measures to 001622945-0001 to 001622945-0009 and
improve the safety of the 001985391 - 0001; India no. 246293; South
installation. Korea no. 30-0735804; US no. D665895S,
D683840S, D692119S, D704323S,
11. Reference documentation D712023S, D743018S, D755363S,
Please refer to the below documents for D756500S, D821560S and D823452S.
further information about the fans. Other trademarks in this document are
• Catalogue the property of their respective owners.
ZerAx axial flow fans standard,
This document is provided ’as is’.
ATEX and EX
Novenco Building & Industry A/S
• Novenco configuration user guide
reserves the right to changes without
Frequency converter Danfoss
further notice due to continuous product
FC101
development.
• Technical specifications
Copyright © 2009 - 2019,
12. Disposal Novenco Building & Industry A/S.
All rights are reserved.
Dispose of fans suitable for scrapping in
environmentally safe ways and in
accordance to current regulations.
14. Quality management
Novenco Building & Industry A/S is
The fans and especially the electric
ISO 9001 and 14001 certified. All fans are
motors contain a wide range of
inspected and tested in the production.
materials, which can all be recycled.
Make sure worn-out motors and fan
parts are disassembled and recycled for
the benefit of the environment.
13. Patents and trademarks
Novenco®, , and are
registered trademarks of Novenco
Marine & Offshore A/S.
AirBox™ and NovAx™ are trademarks
of Novenco Building & Industry A/S.
The ZerAx® processes of manufacture,
technologies and designs are patented
by Novenco A/S or Novenco Building &
Industry A/S.
Pending patents include Brazil no. BR-
11-2012-008607-3, BR-11-2012-008543-3,
BR-11-2012-008545-0, BR-11-2014-
002282-8 and BR-11-2014-002426-0;
Canada no. 2.843.131 and 2.843.132; EU
no. 12740606.4 and 12740612.2; India no.
4140/CHENP/2012, 4077/CHENP/
2012, 821/CHENP/2014 and 825/
CHENP/2014; PCT no. EP2012/064908
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15. Warranty
Novenco Building & Industry A/S
provides in accordance to the law a
standard 12 months warranty from the
product leaves the factory. The warranty
covers materials and defects from the
manufacture. Wear parts are outside the
warranty scope.
Extended warranty can be agreed upon.
15.1Rotor weldings
First generation ZerAx fans have the
rotor blades welded onto the hubs. The
weldings may look uneven or have small
pores, which is due to the use of robot-
welding. The production method is
verified by high-speed tests, which
confirm the maximum allowable speed
with a large safety margin. The
appearance of the weldings has no
impact on rotor strength and should not
be reported as a quality issue. It will not
be accepted as a basis for a warranty
case.
Figure 13. Rotor weldings
16. Spare parts
Contact Novenco for information about
and ordering of spare parts.
17. Classifications
Flange standards
• Eurovent 1/2
• Marine fans: DIN 24154 R4
Temperature ranges
• Standard: -20 to 50 °C
• Max.: -40 to 120 °C
Marine motor classification
• Refer to AirBox program
Calculation software
• AirBox program certified by TÜV
Novenco ZerAx® axial flow fan types AZL-AZN-AZW
Novenco Building & Industry A/S
Industrivej 22 Tel. +45 70 77 88 99
4700 Naestved www.novenco-building.com
Denmark
18. Product lifetime Novenco Building & Industry A/S
invalidates the declaration and
The fans have a product lifetime of
warranty.
20 years. Storage, installation and
maintenance must be in accordance with Naestved, 01.12.2019
Novenco’s instructions, which include
this installation and maintenance guide.
19. Declaration of conformity
Novenco Building & Industry A/S
Industrivej 22 Peter Holt
4700 Naestved Technical director
Denmark Novenco Building & Industry A/S
hereby declares that the axial flow fans
type AZL-AZN-AZW have been
manufactured in accordance to the
below directives of the European
Council and that they comply with the
below standards and regulations.
Directives
• Machinery 2006/42/EU
• ECO design 2009/125/EU and
regulation 2017/1369/EU
• EMC 2014/30/EU
• LVD 2014/35/EU
Applied standards and regulations
• ANSI/AMCA 300-14
• EU regulation 327/2011
• DS 447:2013
• DS/EN 1037 + A1:2008
• DS/EN ISO 1461:2009
• DS/EN 1886:2008
• DS/EN 1993-1-1 + AC:2007
• DS/EN ISO 5801:2017
• DS/EN ISO 9001:2015
• EN ISO 12100:2011
• DS/EN ISO 12499:2009
• DS/EN ISO 12944-2:2017
• DS/EN 13053 + A1:2011
• ISO 13348:2007, class AN3
• DS/EN ISO 13857:2008
• DS/EN ISO 14001:2015
• DS/ISO/TR 14121-2:2012
• ISO 14694:2003
• ISO 20607:2019
• DS/ISO 21940-11:2016
• DS/ISO 21940-14:2012
• DS/EN 60204-1:2006 + A1:2009
• DS/EN 61000-6-1:2007
• DS/EN 61000-6-2:2005
• DS/EN 61000-6-3:2007 + A1:2011
• DS/EN 61000-6-4:2007 + A1:2011
• DS/EN 61800-3:2005, class C2 +
A1:2012
This declaration is valid, provided that
the installation and maintenance
instructions are followed. Changes to the
product without prior consultation with
9
 Appendices
A. Fan weights

Fan sizes. Motor sizes

ØD [mm] -71 -80 -90 -100 -112 -132 -160 -180 -200 -225 -250 -280
21.4 25.7 33.6 49.1 56.3
250
24.2 28.5 36.4 51.9 59.1
22.3 26.6 34.5 50.0 57.2
280
25.3 29.6 37.5 53.0 60.2
23.6 27.9 35.8 51.3 58.5
315
Hub diameter

26.6 30.9 38.8 54.3 61.5

25.0 29.4 37.3 52.7 59.9
160 1

355
28.2 32.6 40.5 55.9 63.1
26.1 30.5 38.4 53.8 61.0
400
29.7 34.1 42.0 57.4 64.6
27.1 31.4 39.3 54.7 61.9
450
30.8 35.1 43.0 58.4 65.6
28.0 32.3 40.2 55.6 62.8
500
31.8 36.1 44.0 59.4 66.6
36.1 36.1 36.1 36.1 51.9 51.9
500
49.6 49.6 49.6 50.2 52.6 51.7
42.7 42.7 42.7 42.7 61.4 61.4
560
55.1 55.1 55.1 55.6 58.0 57.1
50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 71.9 71.9
630
61.9 61.9 61.9 62.4 64.8 63.9
Hub diameter

58.4 58.4 58.4 58.4 84.0 84.0

710
69.4 69.4 69.4 69.9 72.3 71.4
350 1

67.9 67.9 67.9 67.9 97.1 97.1

800
77.3 77.3 77.3 77.8 80.2 79.3
79.9 79.9 79.9 79.9 115.2 116.2
900
86.5 86.5 86.5 86.9 89.4 88.5
90.8 90.8 90.8 90.8 130.4 131.4
1000
94.9 94.9 94.9 95.4 97.8 96.9
1120 104.5 104.5 104.5 105.0 107.4 106.5
1250 114.5 114.5 114.5 115.0 117.4 116.5
1000 211 211 211 211 211 2 211 2 211 2
1120 239 239 239 239 239 2 239 2 239 2
Hub diameter

1250 259 259 259 259 259 2 259 2 259 2

560

1400 284 284 284 284 284 284 284

1600 319 319 319 319 319 319 319
1800 351 351 351 351 351 351 351
2000 381 381 381 381 381 381 381
Table 9. Max. weights of AZL and AZN fans, excl. motors and accessories [kg]
1.Weights of AZL fans are the top values in cells with two values.
2.Includes a fan casing extension

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 Fan sizes, Motor sizes
ØD [mm] -71 -80 -90 -100 -112 -132 -160 -180 -200 -225 -250 -280
500 90 90 90 90 93 92
560 102 102 102 103 105 104
630 114 114 114 114 117 116
Hub diameter

710 126 126 126 127 129 128

800 141 141 141 141 144 143
350

900 157 157 157 158 160 159

1000 172 172 172 173 175 174
1120 198 198 198 199 201 200
1250 218 218 218 219 221 220
1000 288 288 288 288 288 288 288
1120 378 378 378 378 378 378 378
Hub diameters
403 and 578

1250 411 411 411 411 411 411 411

1400 452 452 452 452 452 452 452
1600 512 512 512 512 512 512 512
1800 566 566 566 566 566 566 566
2000 619 619 619 619 619 619 619
Table 10. Max. weights of AZW fans, excl. motors and accessories [kg]
B. 4-pole motor weights
Motor types -71 -80 -90 -100 -112 -132 -160 -180 -200 -225 -250 -280
Motor weights 11.0 15.5 24.3 39.4 46.9 101 139 201 304 503 595 880
Table 11. Max. weights for 4-pole motors [kg]

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C. Drawings – fan assembly

Ø160 hubs

1 2 3 6 5 7b 7c 9 10 8

Ø350 hubs
Welded

1 2 3 5 6 7a 9 10 8 7b

With hub clip

1 2 3 4 6 5 7b 7c 9 10 8

1. Screws 7a. Nuts

2. Hub cap 7b. Bolts
3. Centre bolt and washers 7c. Washers
4. Hub clip with screws and washers 8. Motor
5. Hub boss 9. Fan casing
6. Rotor 10. Guide vanes
Figure 14. Fan disassembly and assembly

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 Ø560 hubs
No hub clip

1 2 3 6 5 7b 7c 9 10 8 7b

Ø560 hubs
With hub clip

1 2 3 4 6 5 7b 7c 9 10 8

1. Screws 7a. Nuts

2. Hub cap 7b. Bolts
3. Centre bolt and washers 7c. Washers
4. Hub clip with screws and washers 8. Motor
5. Hub boss 9. Fan casing
6. Rotor 10. Guide vanes
Figure 15. Fan disassembly and assembly

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D. Wiring – motors up to 16 A
W2 U2 V2

U1 V1 W1

Figure 16. Terminal box delta connected for motors up to 16 A

W2 U2 V2

U1 V1 W1

Figure 17. Terminal box star connected for motors up to 16 A

E. Wiring – motors over 16 A

PE

PTC
PTC
L1
L2
L3

Circuit breaker
(Not Novenco
delivery)

U1 W2 V1 U2 W1 V2 PE L N 1 2
Terminal box
(delta)
U1 W2 V1 U2 W1 V2 PE L N 1 2
W1
U1
V1

Fan
W2
U2
V2

Figure 18. Terminal box delta connected for motors over 16 A

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 PE

PTC
PTC
L1
L2
L3
Circuit breaker
(Not Novenco
delivery)

U1 V1 W1 U2 V2 W2 PE L N 1 2
Terminal box
(star)
U1 V1 W1 U2 V2 W2 PE L N 1 2

W1
U1
V1
Fan
W2
U2
V2

Figure 19. Terminal box star connected for motors over 16 A

15 Novenco ZerAx® axial flow fan types AZL-AZN-AZW

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