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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5
CONDITION ON DELIVERY 6
ERECTION
SIMPLY SUPPORTED FAN 7 - 8
CERAMIC ROPE FIXING DETAIL 9
BELLE VILLE WASHER FIXING DETAIL 9
RIGID & FLEXIBLE ATTACHMENT 10
ROTOR ASSEMBLY 11 - 12
LIFTING ARRANGEMENT OF ROTOR 13
ROTOR ALIGNMENT 14
INLET CONE FIXING DETAIL 15
COUPLING ALIGNMENT 16
SEALING PLATE FIXING DETAIL 17
OVERHUNG FAN 18
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE OF BEARINGS 19 - 23
IMPELLER LOCKING ARRANGEMENT 24
SOME IMPORTANT NOTES 25
FANS ON VIBRATION ISOLATOR 26
ACCESSORIES 27 - 28
COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE
ASSEMBLY & START UP CHECK LIST 29
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING 30
CHECK UP DURING RUNNING 31
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CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE
RUNNING MAINTENANCE 32
SHUTDOWN MAINTENANCE 32
LUBRICATION 33 - 35
VIBRATION ACCEPTANCE NORMS 36 - 37
LOCATION FIXED & FREE BEARINGS 38
AFTER MOUNTING CLEARANCE OF BEARINGS 39
SOFN HOUSING
BEARING ASSEMBLY 40
OIL LEVEL 41
LUBRICATION 42
MOUNTING/DISMOUNTING 43
MAINTENANCE 43
INLET DIMENSION 44
LIST OF SPARE 45
ANNEX
DATA RECORDED DURING TRIAL RUNNING
46
OF FAN
DOS & DON'T'S 47
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FAN COMPONENTS 48
TROUBLE SHOOTING CAN HELP WHEN YOU
49 - 51
SUSPECT A PROBLEM
HOW TO ORDER 52
SOLYVENT SERIES
FAN IMPELLER
DISC
SHAFT TECHNOLOGY
SQUARE FLANGE
STIFFENER
STRAIGHT SHAFT FOR IMPELLER OUTLET
BETWEEN BEARINGS
SPLIT FLANGE
SOLEPLATE
SQUARE FLANGE
BEARING
1. Never apply power to the fan motor for any reason until the fan has been
completely installed in its system, and the system inspected to be sure that no
debris has been left in the fan & ducts, and it is known that the inspection
doors at the inlet and outlet of the air passages are shut. The usual procedure
is to remove the fuses from the disconnect switch and open its safety
isolation switch until the installation is completed and inspected.
2. Start the fan momentarily and disconnect it. Observe rotation of the wheel or
the drive rotation is correct. Do not allow the fan to run backward, except
momentarily.
4. Always open the disconnect switch and lock it in the open position with a
padlock before doing any service or maintenance work on the fan.
5. After service of any kind make certain that all adjustment have been properly
made and tightened ,inspection doors closed, there is no debris in the air
passages and all tools have been removed before unlocking the disconnect
switch to place the fan in operation.
6. Make a periodic inspection of the fan wheel, bearings and coupling to be sure
that corrosion has not set in to weaken them. Where there are signs of
corrosion there is danger of mechanical failure. Corroded parts should be
replaced.
C. Storage :
General :-
As soon as received ,the different parts of the fan should be placed in clean and dry
covered premises.
Long term storage
Storage for a period of more than three months must be ensured in the best
possible condition, basically protected from dampness so as to avoid oxidisation of
the different parts of the fan unit.
The mechanical parts with machined surfaces are coated with anti-corrosion varnish.
In the case of prolonged storage, before putting in to service, the equipment will be
inspected periodically and the machined parts will be protected from time to time
using protective coating in case of need.
They will be stored in sufficiently large premises, thus providing space for inspection
and easy maintenance of the equipment stored. Moreover , the storage premises will
protect the equipment from sudden changes in temperature, dust, foreign matter,
etc.
The impeller and bearing assembly should be rotated at a very low speed ( rotation
by hand) for about thirty minutes, once a week.
Storage of bearing
As a general rule, the bearings are given a rust prevention treatment in the works
before being packed. They can be preserved for several years, in their original
packing , on a condition that the relative humidity in the storage premises is not over
60 % A higher degree of relative humidity, up to 75% is however permissible for
short term storage.
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ERECTION
1. Ensure that the concrete foundation has been made at site as per general assembly
drawing.
4. Place the foundation bolts in all foundation pockets as required and hook up with the
common holding rods provided in the foundation.
6. Generally the concrete block foundation provided to support the fan unit should be at a
level lower than the final installation level by about 50mm. This clearance allows
correction of the civil engineering false level. It is therefore necessary to maintain the
center of the fan and the level of installation.
7. Place the steel packers in between the foundation bolts to the required height.
8. Place the base frame on the packers and bolt together at four corners.
10. Adjust the horizontal level of the base frame by adjusting steel packers by using
dumpy level. The dimensions to be maintained as per the GA drawing. Check up the
diagonal dimensions for assuring the squareness of the base frame.
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11. Place the bearing pedestals on the base frame and bolt with base frame. Check up the
horizontal level of the bearing pedestals by using water level/dumpy level. The level of
pedestal to be checked with water level/dumpy level.
12. Check up the center to center distance of bearing pedestal and diagonal of holes on the
pedestal for ensuring the squarness. This should be maintained as per the drg.
Temporary locking arrangement to be provided for the base frame to avoid disturbance
of the base frame during grouting. The temporary locking can be removed after
grouting.
13. Put the grouting materials for the foundation bolts up to the pocket level.
NOTE: Make sure that non-shrinkage type grout materials are used. Allow the
grout to dry long enough.
14. Again check the level and height of bearing pedestals and record the values.
NOTE: Top surface level of bearing pedestals should be checked by master level.
Permissible deviation is 2 division of master level having accuracy 0.02mm/meter.
This level should be obtained by adjusting steel packers in-between base frame and
foundation. Please avoid shims providing between base frame and pedestal.
15. Bolt the bottom half of the casing with inlet box. Provide ceramic rope in between
the flanges as per the fig. 11.
16. Place lower part of casing on base frame and bolt it. Provide Belleville washer in
casing with base frame fixing bolt, as shown in fig. 12.
17. Check the center line of casing, shaft and impeller axis with respect to base frame
and bearing pedestals.
18. Weld the rigid attachment at motor end in-between casing and base frame as per
fig. 13.
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FIG. No. 11
CERAMIC ROPE
19. Weld the flexible attachment at free end on inlet box and base frame as per fig. 14.
FIG. No. 12
(WHEREVER APPLICABLE)
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FIG. No. 13
(WHEREVER APPLICABLE)
FIG. No. 14
(WHEREVER APPLICABLE)
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ROTOR ASSEMBLY :-
20. Assemble the bearings in shaft as per the instruction given in the enclosed manual.
21. Sling the fan rotor assembly consisting of impeller, hub, shaft, bearings and bearing
housings with inlet cone as shown in fig. 15.
22. Position the fan rotor assembly with inlet cone on the bearing pedestals. Bolt the
bearing housing with the bearing pedestals, The holding bolt is of high tensile grade
and should have plain washer, spring washer, main nut and lock nuts are to be used.
23. Check level of shaft and align shaft axis for approx. gap between inlet cone to impeller
shroud.
24. To achieve the shaft level at coupling end to horizontal, follow the procedure as
explained here.
26. Install top half of the casing and inlet box and bolt it. Put ceramic rope in-between
parting flanges as shown in fig.11
27. Tighten the parting flange bolts, all bolts should be provided with plain washer.
28. Bolt the supporting plates which is welded on the bottom casing as shown in fig. 17.
with the top casing.
29. Position the inlet cone on its place with fixing clamp or bolted arrangement (refer GA
drawing.)
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30. Check overlap and clearance between impeller and inlet cone and note down the value in
annex. The back mark dimension between the casing and impeller disc also to be
maintained as per the drawing. After achieving the dimensions as per the drg. weld the
cone with its flange as per fig. 18(In some cases cones are not welded with flange at
our workshop to facilitate adjustment at site.) . While welding the cone with its angle
flange sequence welding is to be adopted (not continuous welding) to avoid distortion.
If the overlap dimension is deviating from the drawing, this can be achieved by cutting
the tack weld of the cone with the angle flange and can be moved as required.
31. Insert the coupling half on to the fan shaft by heating the coupling hub in hot oil bath
up to 125 °C. Please check up the bore and shaft dimensions.
32. Insert the other coupling half on to the motor shaft by heating the coupling hub in hot
oil bath up to 125 °C. Please check up the bore and shaft dimensions.
33. Place the motor base frame on the foundation with packing plates, and foundation
bolts. Level the base frame with water level by adjusting the packers placed below the
base frame.
34. Place the motor on the base frame and check up the coupling gap and coupling side and
up/down variations. If required adjust the same by moving the motor along with the
base frame.
35. Put the grouting materials for the foundation bolts of the motor base frame up to the
pocket level.
NOTE: Make sure that non-shrinkage type grout materials are used. Allow the grout to dry
long enough.
36. Gap between coupling halves should be maintained as per the dimensions shown in
assembly drawing.
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FIG. No. 15
(same procedure for overhung rotor also)
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FIG No. 16
ROTOR ALINGMENT
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FIG. No. 17
Fig No. 18
(Wherever applicable)
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COUPLING ALIGNMENT
1. Level and align the motor to the fan shaft level by using brass / stainless steel shims
underneath the motor pads.
2. Align the motor with respect to fan coupling. Alignment of the couplings should be done
using two axial dial gauges and one radial dial gauge as shown in fig. 19.
Allowable radial misalignment max. 0.05 mm.
Allowable axial misalignment max. 0.05 mm.
3. Arrange for final grouting of fan and motor base frame by using non-shrink type
grout material.
4. Couple the fan and motor through the coupling after taking a trial run of motor in de-
coupled condition.
FIG No. 19
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FIG No.20
(Check Drg. if spring loaded bolts are applicable)
FIG No. 21
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OVERHUNG FANS
1. Check up the civil foundation level for its surface level evenness, and different
elevation level as per the drawing. Chip off the uneven surface.
2. Check up and ensure that the foundation pocket dimensions are as per drawing.
3. Place the packers in between all the pockets. Place the foundation bolts on all the
packers.
4. Place the lower part of casing and common base frame on the packers and fix the
foundation bolts.
5. Check up and adjust the horizontal level of the base frame and casing using water level.
This can be adjusted by adding and removing the packer plates below the base frame.
6. Insert the bearing on the fan shaft as explained in the assembly procedure for
bearings.
7. Install the impeller on the base frame and bolt with the base frame.
8. Grout the foundation pockets with non shrinkage grout material upto the pocket level
allow long enough for proper curing.
9. Level the impeller shaft by using master level. The level has to be checked in between
the bearings. The shaft should be levelled with in 2divisions (0.04mm).
10. Install the top casing and inlet cone, put ceramic rope in between the parting flanges.
Check up the cone gap and overlap and record the values. If required the cone gap can
be adjusted by heating and hammering the inlet cone tip, to maintain the gap as per the
drawing.
11. Fix the inlet damper and flexible connection at fan inlet.
12. Fix Evase and outlet flexible connection at fan outlet.
13. Fix the coupling on the impeller and motor fan shaft.
14. Align the motor with respect to the fan shaft as explained earlier.
15. Fix cooling disc with cover (fig. 21), coupling cover and shaft cover.
16. After completing installation and alignment, final grouting of the foundation bolts shall
be carried out.
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The following procedure will be applicable rotor, loose bearings and bearing housings, if and
when used.
As the bearings are finished to high precision, thorough inspection and checking on the
following points are essential prior to assembly :
a) On opening the packing of bearings, the same shall be thoroughly checked for dirt or
other foreign matter and if found, same shall be carefully washed unless and until it is
necessary.
b) The shaft shall be checked for damage due to transport and handling. Particularly the
surfaces where the bearings are to be mounted should be checked for rusting, scoring
etc. Rust, if found, should be removed by rust remover. Heavy pitting on bearing
surfaces of shaft is not acceptable.
Localized scorings could be removed using oil stone.
If the shaft is found to have a bend, the same should not be used for assembly.
d) Bearing to be mounted shall be taken out of the original protective packing only
immediately before mounting.
e) The mounting and dismounting tools and necessary jigs must be of proper dimension and
simple design so that they do not cause any mechanical damage to the bearings.
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2) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :-
A bearing with tapered bore, which is seated direct on a shaft, or which is mounted with
an adapter sleeve, ordinarily requires a somewhat tighter fit than a bearing with
cylindrical bore. This fit is achieved by pressing on the inner ring by means of a nut or
by driving in the sleeve. In both cases, the inner bearing is expanded and this results in
a reduction of radial bearing clearance.
If a double row self aligning ball bearing is mounted on an adapter sleeve, the sleeve
nut might be tightened but not so much as to prevent the outer bearing from turning
easily and it must be possible to swing the outer race easily from one side to the other
side.
Double row spherical roller bearings which are used mostly in heavy load applications are
mounted with greater interference. The radial clearance is adapted to this fit and its
reduction can be measured while mounting by means of a feeler gauge. For checking the
correct fit of the inner ring, both the reduction of radial clearance and the distance of
the inner ring is driven axially on the tapered seating or on the adapter sleeve and is
measured. For solid shafts, the axial displacement is approximately fifteen times as
large as the desired clearance reduction.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
e) Keep the rotor assembly in position but slightly elevated position on supports above
the bearing housing bottom halves.
f) Insert the double - lip seal on to the shaft at impeller end if applicable.
g) Insert the taper sleeve on to the shaft to the location with thread portion outside.
h) Locate the bearing position and assemble the lock washer and nut with the taper
sleeve. (no locating ring for this bearing as this is free bearing).
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i) Keep the gap between bearing to bearing housing to accommodate the expansion of
shaft as shown in our drawings.
j) Tighten the lock nut on the taper sleeve. For tightening the nut, do not use steel
chisel or rod but use either brass or copper rod for taking the force of hammer. The
necessary tightness is achieved when the brass or copper rod flares at the load
transfer end. Check for the clearance between roller and outer race as mentioned in
SKF catalogue.
l) Now start assembly of drive side (coupling side) bearing by inserting the double lip
seal on to the shaft if applicable.
n) Arrange the locating ring on one side or either side of bearing , as the case may be.
q) Locate the bearing position and assemble the lock washer and nut with the taper
sleeve.
s) Now keep the lock washer teeth locked to the lock nut groove by bending.
v) Lubricate the bearings with recommended grease from one side of the bearing with
pressure, so that the grease comes at the other side of the bearing through roller
gapes. Check that the bearing is greased uniformly on both sides all around. Fill the
bottom half of the bearing housing with grease.
w) Place the top half bearing housing without applying any grease. Check for free
rotation of the rotor assembly.
SKF can supply heating tools, such as oil baths, induction heaters,
heating cabinets and electric and electric plates with adjustable thermostat and
cover, for all common mounting needs.
Bearings with
shields or seats
should not be
heated.
Lifting gear
(housing)
! Direction of discharge
The fans are supplied in discharge direction as specified in order . This can be altered at
site .
! Connection of duct
Duct connection of the fan casing must not exert any load directly on the fan as the
casing may be deformed and the inlet cone may come in contact with impeller .
! Direction of impeller
! We do not normally recommend to use vibration isolator when fans are installed at
ground level.
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6. Fix the inlet damper with inlet box (wherever applicable) /inlet
Ensure correct damper orientation; the close to open direction of damper will be same
with that of impeller rotation.
Ensure flexibility after installation ; For dust application flexible connection are
provided with sleeve . Follow the air flow mark for correct installation.
10. Fix the linkage between actuator and damper. The operating lever on the actuator and
the lever on the damper should be in parallel and of equal length , for proper
operation of the damper.
80 10
90-100 15 5 49 36.1
110 25
A
Assembly of disc halves
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13. Weld the cooling disc guard fixing angle on the bearing pedestal as shown in fig. 21.
14. Weld the coupling guard fixing angle on the bearing pedestal.
15. After completing all erection and alignment work, full grouting of the foundation bolts
shall be carried out.
NOTE :
Whenever welding is carried out on the fan parts during erection at site condition, direct
COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE
STATIC PARTS:
ROTOR PARTS:
Shaft alignment :
LUBRICATION:
UTILITIES:
4. Check that the connecting flanges between the fan and ducting are good, and proper
packing is provided.
5. Check that the different components of the control system are correctly connected.
7. Check that no foreign object has been left anywhere in side the fan.
8. Check that no water stays in the bottom of the casing and inlet box.
10. Check that the inspection door on the casing and inlet box are correctly shut.
11. Check that the rotor can turn freely without rubbing with any static parts.
12. Check that the bearings have been correctly filled with bearing lubricant as it is
noted in the section `LUBRICATION”.
T IMPELLER
P IMPELLER
B IMPELLER
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ALARM LEVEL 10 18
MAINTENANCE
RUNNING MAINTENANCE
3. Check periodically the proper seating of fan on the foundation and for abnormal
vibration at any location.
4. Check for looseness of any bolts in the fan pedestals, casing, etc.
1. Open inspection door in casing. Clean the impeller blades and internals.
3. Check the overlap and radial clearance between impeller shroud and inlet cone. If found
disturbed adjust the same.
5. Check the bearing condition like roller clearance and the rolling surfaces of races.
LUBRICATION
Quantity : Press grease from one side of the bearing till it comes out through the opposite
end. Continue the process and rotate the impeller slowly by hand till the bearing is
completely filled with grease. Put some extra grease (not more than !/3 rd of inside volume
of plummer block) inside the plummer block .
INLET DAMPER
According to the installation conditions and the operating frequency of the inlet damper
following should be lubricated.
VANE BEARINGS : Make sure when topping up that the spent grease is discharged
normally.
LINK ROD PINS : Apply grease after cleaning if required.
Grease
For fans provided with spherical roller bearing, the bearings housing are
fitted with grease nipples and are fitted with the correct amount of grease
when requested.
The lubrication intervals and the amount of grease necessary for relubrication
The chart is based on a temperature of 70°C. For every 15°C increase in
temperature the lubrication interval should be reduced to 50% of the value
obtained from the chart.
(Example : For a fan fitted with spherical roller bearings with the bearing bore
diameter of 120mm and running at 1000RPM the relubrication interval will be
800 operating hours if the bearing's temperature does not exceed 70°C).
Oil
When inspecting the oil level of a bearing, check to ensure that the right type of
oil is in use and that the oil level gauge's air vent is unobstructed.
Take a small sample of the oil and compare it with fresh oil. If the sample look's
cloudy, then it is mixed with water and should be replaced.
Dark or thick oil is a sign of dirt or indicates that the oil has started to carbonize.
Change the oil completely and, if possible, clean the bearing by flushing it with
fresh oil . When changing the oil, be sure that you are using the same type of oil ,
and that you refill to the required level .
A more reliable method for determining the oil condition is to analyze a sample .
If the oil is contaminated it may be worthwhile to change the seals or consider
filtration .
Oil in oil bath circulation systems requires change only once each year, providing
that the operating temperatures does not exceed 50 to 60 º C and the oil does
not become contaminated . Change the oil four times each year for operating
temperatures of 100 º C ; monthly for operating temperature of 100 º C.
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FREE BRG.
FIXED BRG.
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AFTER MOUNTING CLEARANCE OF BEARING WITH TAPERED BORE
NUT
Bearing bore Reduction in Axial drive-up Taper 1:30 Minimum permissible residual
diameter radial internal Taper 1:12 on diameter clearance after mounting
d clearence on diameter bearings with initial clearance
NOTE :- Oil level has to be measured from the bottom of the housing and not from the
bottom of the indicator.
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The spherical Roller Bearing in SOFN blocks are lubricated with oil: a pick-up ring
in the housing serves to bring about oil circulation . The pick-up ring hangs loosely
on a sleeve on the shaft at one side of the bearing and dips into oil in the lower
half of the housing. As the shaft rotates, the ring follows and transports oil from
the bottom of the housing to a collecting trough formed in the spigot (cylindrical
extension) of the one housing cover on a level with the rollers of the bearing under
the shaft thus permitting oil to enter the bearing. The oil then flows through an
opening in the spigot of the opposite housing cover back into the reservoir at the
bottom of the housing. The collecting trough is so dimensioned that the level of
the oil in the trough guarantees an optimum supply of lubricant to the bearing. The
oil in the rese3036rvoir at the bottom of the housing is cooled, depending on the
ambient temperature, before being re-circulated. This lubrication system permits
SOFN plummer blocks to be used for high-speed bearing applications. The
difference between the maximum and minimum oil levels in the reservoir may be
relatively large when a pick-up ring is employed. The intervals between oil
replenishment or oil change are correspondingly long. The requisite oil quantity for
each housing is given in the tables.
The oil level indicator supplied with the housing should be screwed into
one of the four threaded holes provided in the housing covers. The remaining holes
may be used for oil drainage. The "max." and "min" oil levels given in the tables
should be marked on the indicator.
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The pick up ring must always be in position and it's freedom of movement should not be
restricted. If the ring is not incorporated . There will be an almost immediate danger of
bearing damage because of dry running .
It is recommended the pick up ring be positioned on the side of the bearing nearest the
shaft end in plummer blocks having bearings with cylindrical bore.
The side cover with four recesses in the spigot should be place in the same side of housing
as the pick up ring .
The vent of oil level indicator must not be plugged as otherwise an air cushion in the sight
glass may lead to false reading . The actual oil level will be too high and oil will leak out of
the plummer block shaft passage.
Before starting up for the first time , the oil quantity quoted in the table should be put
into the housing . The maximum oil level guarantees lubrication of bearing when it starts
running before it can be supplied with the oil picked up by the ring . Thus the oil level
should be restored to maximum before starting up after long stoppage.
Even if the housing is carefully cleaned before use there is risk that some impurities will
be left. It is therefore advisable to change the oil after an initial trial running period of
few hours. Subsequent changes can the be made at convenient intervals but should be
undertaken at least once in a year. The bearing must be at a standstill when the oil is
changed.
If , during the trial run no oil leaves the housing , a monthly check of the oil level should be
adequate.
During operation , the oil level may sink to the minimum level given in the tables . If oil is to
be added during operation , it should be filled to a level some 5 mm beneath the maximum
oil level on the indicator to avoid overfilling , since some oil will be in circulation .
A blind hole with an M24 thread plugged with a plastic stopper , is provided in the housing
cap. If required , a thermometer or the sensor of some other temperature measuring
device , may be inserted .The hole stops just short of bearing outer ring , so that it is
possible to measure the temperature in close proximity of the source of heat. A more rapid
indication of temperature change is obtained , would be possible by measuring the
temperature of oil .
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UID NO.:FAN MANUAL/Flakt200
INLET DIMENSION
As refer to drawing
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UID NO.:FAN MANUAL/Flakt2003
LIST OF SPARES
The following spare parts are recommended to be kept as stand by for two years normal
operating condition. Quantity of replacement depends on individual application.
DURATION :
ANNEX
DO’S & DONT’S
DO’S :
THE FAN.
CASING ETC.
HOUSING AND CHANGE THE OLD OIL. CHECK IF ANY DIRT OR DUST IS
DONT’S :
1. DON’T REMOVE THE INSPECTION DOOR WHEN THE FAN IS IN RUNNING
CONDITION.
ANNEX
1. CASING WITH INLET BOX " IT HOUSES ROTOR & INLET CONE.
4. BEARING & BEARING HOUSING " THIS HAS BEEN BRIEFED IN OUR
O&M MANUAL UNDER THE
HEADING “ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
FOR BEARING & BEARING
HOUSING”
HOW TO ORDER ….
Inlet conditions
Pressure : TOTAL or STATIC + mm W C
flow : m 3/s
temperature : °C
relative humidity %
Outlet conditions
Pressure : TOTAL or STATIC mm W C
Gas
dust concentration g/m 3
Fan
design temperature °C
flow regulation with : IN LET DAM PER IN LET VAN E CO NTROL
VARIABLE SPEED
MARKETING OFFICES
ADDRESS TEL. NO FAX NO
Hyderabad 040 23390397 040 23390397
Flat no : 202 flakthyd@vsnl.net
Major Residency
(Near AP police officer's
Mess)
Masab Tank
Hyderabad-500028
DESCRIPTION
IDENTIFICATION SHEET
FLAKT REFERENCE
REF. DRG. NO.
APPLICATION
CUSTOMER
FAN DESCRIPTION :-
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS