Roof Exhaust Fan: Installation & Operation
Roof Exhaust Fan: Installation & Operation
Roof Exhaust Fan: Installation & Operation
Owner’s Manual
PNEG-524
Date: 04-11-07
PNEG-524
Check List
6. Running amperage
7. Vibration
9. Indicator light
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CAUTION!
CAUTION! GSI DOES NOT WARRANT ANY ROOF DAMAGE
CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE VACUUM OR INTERNAL
PRESSURE FROM FANS OR OTHER AIR MOVING
SYSTEMS. ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND/OR
“MAKEUP AIR” DEVICES SHOULD BE PROVIDED
FOR ALL POWERED AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS. GSI
DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF DOWNWARD
Excessive vacuum (or pressure) may FLOW SYSTEMS (SUCTION). SEVERE ROOF
damage roof. Use positive aeration DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM ANY BLOCKAGE OF
system. Make sure all roof vents are
AIR PASSAGES. RUNNING FANS DURING HIGH
open and unobstructed. Start roof
fans when supply fans are started. HUMIDITY/COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN
Do not operate when conditions exist CAUSE AIR EXHAUST OR INTAKE PORTS TO
that may cause roof vent icing.
FREEZE.
DC-969
This manual describes the operation of the GSI Roof Exhaust Fan. It is designed to take in-bin
air and expel it to the outside.
The principal concern of the GSI Group, Inc. (“GSI”) is your safety and the safety of others
associated with grain handling equipment. This manual is written to help you understand safe
operating procedures, and some of the problems that may be encountered by the operator or
other personnel.
As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards and
precautions exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment, or who are in the
area. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may produce a very dangerous
situation, where serious injury or death may occur.
WARNING! BE ALERT!
Personnel operating or working around electrical fans should
read this manual. This manual must be delivered with equipment
to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety
instructions is a misuse of the equipment.
Safety decals should be read and understood by all people in the grain handling area. The
bottom right decal should be present on the inside bin door cover of the two ring door, 24"
porthole door cover and the roof manway cover.
WARNING
Stay clear of rotating
blade. Blade could start
automatically. Can cause
serious injury. Disconnect
power before servicing.
DC-1225
Note: Before starting the assembly and installation of the roof exhaust fan, check to see
that all items called out on the packing list have been received. In case there are any
shortages, contact your dealer. If there is any damage during shipment, file a claim
with the carrier.
Service Information
Fill in the information here for your records. If you have a question regarding your roof exhaust
fan, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. If he is unable to answer your
question, refer to the factory. This information must be available before contacting the dealer or
factory, if service is ever needed.
All single phase motors and the .5 HP explosion proof three phase motor are supplied with
automatic overload protection. The remaining three phase motors do not have internal motor
protection.
Motors rated as explosion proof (EX PRF) meet class II group F & G of the National Electric Code
(NEC).
Figure 4A Open Area Dimensions and 18" .5 HP Figure 4B Open Area Dimensions and 24" 2 HP
Roof Fan Exhauster Sideview Illustration Roof Fan Exhauster Sideview Illustration
The roof fan location should be selected to provide a rigid mounting for the fan. For bins
with an inner roof structure, the roof fan should be anchored to the inner roof structure.
Figure 5A The 18" Template Location on the Roof Sheet (Left), and
the Caulking Location on the Roof Sheet (Right).
3. Place the roof fan into the elliptical hole from the outside of the roof sheet inward. On the
side of the roof sheet that will be inside the bin, position the loose mounting flange over the
fan tube. Using the sixteen (16) 5/16" x 3/4" bin bolts with the neoprene washer head to the
outside of the bin, secure the fan, roof sheet and flange with the 5/16" nuts provided.
(See Figure 5B).
Figure 5B The 18" Roof Exhauster Fan in Relation to the Roof Sheet.
2. Place the roof sheet adaptor mounting template at the appropriate location of the roof fan.
Move the template as far up the roof sheet as possible, but allow for 1" minimum clearance
between the roof sheet rib and bottom of the template on each side.
5. Mark a cutting line 3/4" inside the template. Then remove template. Drill through the mark,
cutting a hole in the roof sheet (See Figure 5F).
6. Preassemble the adaptor section parts of the roof fan. Loosely bolt the adaptor left side and
right side to adaptor top. On all components, bolts are to be installed with the head on the
fan housing exterior.
7. Caulk along the bolt hole line where the adaptor flange will mount to the roof sheet.
8. Bolt the adaptor section to the roof sheet along with the support angles MIS-6703 (template)
under the roof sheet (See Figure 5G). Tighten the adaptor to the roof sheet with template
bolts.
Figure 5F The Cutline for Roof Sheet Adapter. Figure 5G The 24" Roof Fan Adaptor on Roof
Sheet with Template Bolting Underneath.
Figure 5I The 24" Roof Fan Exhauster with Optional 90° Deflector.
Figure 5J
1. Refer Page 11 for the 24" roof adaptor template and mounting, and the 30° Roof Manual
PNEG-030 for the roof channel assembly.
2. Install the roof support channels in the ribs of the upper panel where the exhauster is to be
mounted.
3. Install the template and cut exhauster parts as specified on Page 11.
4. Utilize the upper MIS-6811 and lower MIS-6805 reinforcement supports to support the
exhauster. Mount reinforcement under the top support plate MIS-6706 and bottom support
plate MIS-6707 on the bottom surface of the roof panel.
5. After placing the supports, field drill the attachment clip at the required locations in channels
CRP-4793.
6. Some field cutting or bolting of components may be necessary due to variables in the roof
exhauster mounting equipment.
7. The MIS-6804 is designed primarily around mounting into the upper roof of a GSI
commercial bin/silo. Field fabrication of supports may be necessary in other brands of
bins/silos.
8. A pair of adjustable brace assemblies are included in this kit to brace the exhauster unit to
the roof ribs on the upper side of the roof. Attach the brace to the roof exhauster unit and
then attach the other end to a roof rib (via a 5/16" bolt). This should attach to the exhauster
near the rainhood mounting angle point.
9. The adjustable brace consists of one center tube (LS-6615) and two end tubes (LS-6616).
The end tubes go inside the center tube and attach one end tube to the top of the extension
rail. Adjust the other end tube so the bottom of the flattened tube reaches the roof rib. Field
drill four 5/16" holes through both center and end tubes and bolt together using
1/4" x 1.1/2" bolts and nuts. This will keep the adjustable brace from slipping.
Figure 6B
WARNING
ANY VIOLATION OF ELECTRICAL WIRING CODES COULD JEOPARDIZE THE
AIRSTREAM WARRANTY.
Check the type of electrical service present, and make sure the fan to be wired is manufactured
to operate on the electrical service. The table on page 7 entitled “Fan Model Specifications”
indicates the electrical service the fan is designed to utilize in the column labeled “Motor Phase
and Voltage”. The electrical service must match this specification.
The components to connect the electrical service to the fan need to be sized for the electrical
service present. The charts below illustrate the sizing information for single phase 230 volt, three
phase 230 volt and 460 volt respectively. Use the appropriate information and size the following
electrical service components:
Transformer
The transformer size for the fan only is indicated in a KVA rating. Example: For a 24" fan the first
chart would be used. The KVA rating for the 2 horse power motor is 3.5 KVA. This KVA rating is
for the fan only. Your electrician will need to add the KVA requirements for the other electrical
components of the system in sizing the transformer.
Single Phase
A 3-wire system should be provided for fans to be operated on single phase power. The three
wires consist of the two current conductors and a ground. The current carrying conductors are
wired per the diagram on the motor. The ground is secured to the motor frame. On 2 HP
explosion proof motors thermostat wires are provided with the motor, and must be connected to
the fan motor magnetic controls.
Three Phase
A 4-wire system should be provided for fans to be operated on three phase power. The four wires
consist of three current carrying conductors, and a ground. The current carrying conductors are
wired per the diagram on the motor. The ground is secured to the motor frame. On 2 HP
explosion proof motors thermostat wires are provided with the motor, and must be connected to
the fan motor magnetic controls.
When installing electrical service for explosion proof motors make sure all conduit and
connectors exposed to the conditions of the motor are rated for the Class II group F and G
location of the motor.
Installation Check
When the fan is completely assembled and wired the unit needs to be checked for proper
rotation. Provide power to the fan controls and start the fan momentarily. Make sure the fan blade
rotates to exhaust air from the bin. If the blade is rotating the wrong direction, have your
electrician correct as follows:
Always check current local, state and national codes on electrical requirements before installing
any electrical equipment.
Transformer size is based on the current draw from the fan only. Your electrician will need to add
the KVA requirements for the other components of the system in sizing the transformer.
Copper wire (rated 75°F) is sized for the fan service. The wire size from the transformer to the
disconnect service will be determined from the fan, and the other electrical equipment
requirements.
Figure 7B 24" Roof Fan Exhauster with the Rain hood in Place.
1. With the power OFF, rotate the fan blade to make sure it revolves easily, and does not rub
on the venturi or fan tube.
2. Check all the fasteners to make sure they are tight. If any are loose, check for proper
clearance and retighten.
3. With the power OFF, check all electrical connections to make sure they are tight. Inspect
the current carrying wires to make sure they are not grounded. Make sure the fan and
disconnect are grounded. All control enclosure covers and access doors should be secured
in place.
4. Refer to the wiring diagram on the motor, and make sure the motor is wired correctly.
Fan Service
When servicing the fan, switch power OFF at the fan disconnect switch. Activate power only
when a check is made. The following items will help you to pinpoint a possible malfunction of the
fan unit and explain the corrective action to take.
If the motor controller is turned ON and nothing happens, check the following:
2. Check the motor thermostat (if present) to determine if the thermostat is open or closed. If
the thermostat is open, take the motor to your local authorized service center. When
checking the thermostat, make sure the motor has time to cool, if hot.
3. If power is available to the motor and it does not run, remove the motor and take it to an
authorized motor service center for repair or replacement.
1. Check to make sure that all leads of your power source have voltage present. If fan unit is
not receiving power on all leads, check for a blown fuse, broken wire or loose connection.
2. Check to see that all contact sets are closing. If one leg of the supply voltage is not available
to the motor it will hum.
3. If power is available at all motor leads, and the motor still hums, it should be taken to an
authorized service center for repair or replacement.
If the fan starts and operates for awhile and then shuts OFF, check the following:
1. Check the supply voltage. Voltage should be within +/-10% of rated voltage. For example,
a motor rated at 230 volt should operate in a voltage range of 207 to 253 volt.
2. Check the supply wire size required for the fan unit.
3. Check the load on the main circuit to make sure other items on it are not overloading the
fan circuit.
4. Check the amperage of the fan, if the unit is pulling above name plate amperage, take the
motor to an authorized service center.