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MacroAir Technologies AirVolution D3 Installation Manual

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 1 rev. Date 030515 total facility solutions (800) 274-8730 www.Liftandaircompressor.Com.

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    Total facility solutions (800) 274-8730 www.Liftandaircompressor.Com.

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 1 rev. Date 030515 table of contents caution & safety ................................................................................................................................. 2 fusing chart ............

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 2 rev. Date 030515 caution & safety read the entire manual before operating the fan. Ensure that all safety practices and instructions are followed during the installation, operation and servicing of the fan....

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 3 rev. Date 030515 caution & safety key safety system components macroair fans are engineered with key safety features to prevent pieces of the fan from falling in the unlikely event of a catastrophic failure...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 4 rev. Date 030515 fusing chart it is strongly recommended that the fans are fused to protect the electrical components. Max amp draw / recommended fuse airvolution-d3 voltage and phase 12ft 14ft 16ft 18ft 20...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 5 rev. Date 030515 fan placement sprinkler systems and fan placement in any installation where fire sprinklers are in place, fan should not interfere with their correct operation. Fans should be located no le...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 6 rev. Date 030515 fan clearance warning: fans are not meant to be operated in windy conditions. The standard mount should only be used if the mounting surface is not a compound angle. The umh should be used ...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 7 rev. Date 030515 airvolution-d3 the airvolution-d3 has a standard airfoil to mount clearance of 3 feet [0.914 m] with the standard mount. Refer to the fan clearance & placement charts on page 6 for allowabl...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 8 rev. Date 030515 fan components a c e b d a - airfoil retainer link b - d-drive motor c - airfoil strut d - custom motor controller, heat sink and cover e - xl airfoil tools required for provided hardware: ...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 9 rev. Date 030515 step 1a - standard mount installation use step 1a if you purchased a standard mount. Use step 1b if you purchased a universal mount. Choose the appropriate method for mounting the fan(s) ba...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 10 rev. Date 030515 standard mount components: a - locking hardware b - top plate c - motor attachment point 8.000 typ r.750 13.750 11.250 10.250 8.500 7.500 .500 1.875 1.750 0 2.053 2.375 2.053 2.375 0 2.375...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 11 rev. Date 030515 standard mount components: a - glulam bracket (optional) b - i-beam clamps (standard) a a a b b total facility solutions (800) 274-8730 www.Liftandaircompressor.Com.

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 12 rev. Date 030515 components: a - 1/2-13 x 1” grade 5 bolts (4) b - 1/2’’ flat washers c - 1/2-13” unistrut spring nuts (p1010) (4) d - liquid thread lock e - standard mount f - 1-5/8” unistrut unpierced ch...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 13 rev. Date 030515 1.2a i-beam mounting components: a - 1/2 x 13’’ grade 5 bolts (4) b - 1/2” flat washers (8) c - 1/2” nylon locking nuts (4) d - standard mount e - extension attachment point f - i-beam g -...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 14 rev. Date 030515 components: a - 1/2 x 13” grade 5 bolts (at least 2-1/2” longer than the beam is wide) (4) b - 1/2” flat washers (8) c - 1/2” nylon locking nuts (4) d - glulam this method is recommended f...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 15 rev. Date 030515 components: a - 1/2 x 13” grade 5 bolts (4) b - 1/2” nylon locking nuts (4) c - glulam d - standard mount e - locking hardware f - extension attachment point 1.3.5a: place the standard mou...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 16 rev. Date 030515 step 1b - universal mount installation use step 1b if you purchased a universal mount. Use step 1a if you purchased a standard mount. Choose the appropriate method for mounting the fan(s) ...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 17 rev. Date 030515 8.000 typ r.750 13.750 11.250 10.250 8.500 7.500 .500 1.875 1.750 0 2.053 2.375 2.053 2.375 0 2.375 2.053 2.053 2.375 .250 13nm i-beam and glulam option a-02 do not scale drawing 40-40072-...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 18 rev. Date 030515 universal mount components: a - glulam bracket (optional) b - i-beam clamps (standard) a a a b b total facility solutions (800) 274-8730 www.Liftandaircompressor.Com.

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 19 rev. Date 030515 components: a - 1/2-13 x 1” grade 5 bolts (4) b - 1/2’’ flat washers (4) c - 1/2-13” unistrut spring nuts (p1010) (4) d - liquid thread lock e - universal mount f - 1-5/8” unistrut channel...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 20 rev. Date 030515 1.2b i-beam mounting components: a - 1/2 x 13’’ grade 5 bolts (4) b - 1/2” flat washers (8) c - 1/2” nylon locking nuts (4) d - universal mount e - i-beam f - clamps and shims this method ...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 21 rev. Date 030515 components: a - 1/2 x 13” grade 5 bolts (at least 2-1/2” longer than the beam is wide) (4) b - 1/2” flat washers (8) c - 1/2” nylon locking nuts (4) d - glulam this method is recommended f...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 22 rev. Date 030515 components: a - 1/2 x 13” grade 5 bolts (4) b - 1/2” nylon locking nuts (4) c - glulam d - universal mount 1.3.5b: place the universal mount against the bottom of the brackets and use the ...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 23 rev. Date 030515 step 2a - extension and motor unit installation for standard mount attach the extension to the bottom of the mount and the motor to the bottom of the extension. Total facility solutions (8...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 24 rev. Date 030515 components: a - 3/8-16” bolts (4) b - 3/8” flat washers (8) c - 3/8-16” nylon locking nuts (4) d - 3/8-16” serrated flange head bolts (4) e - standard mount f - extension g - d-drive motor...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 25 rev. Date 030515 step 2b - extension and motor unit installation for universal mount attach the extension adapter to the bottom of the mount and attach the extension to the extension adapter. Then, attach ...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 26 rev. Date 030515 components: a - 3/8-16” bolts (4) b - 3/8” flat washers (4) c - 3/8-16” nylon locking nuts (4) d - universal mount e - extension adapter f - 1/2-13’’ bolts g - extension h - d-drive motor ...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 27 rev. Date 030515 step 3 - safety cable and electrical installation follow one of the methods outlined in subsequent pages to install the safety cable. Total facility solutions (800) 274-8730 www.Liftandair...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 28 rev. Date 030515 components: a - #10-32 x 1/2” bolts (6) b - bottom cover c - d-drive motor unit d - custom motor controller 3.1.1: remove the six bolts from the bottom cover to expose the on board control...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 29 rev. Date 030515 components: a - custom motor controller b - quick link c - rj45 jack d - safety cable (wrapped around quick link) 3.1.2: once removed, locate the rj45 jack and the input power terminals (r...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 30 rev. Date 030515 components: a - rj45 jack for single phase: 3.1.2a :connect the wires to the appropriate terminals as pictured in the diagram to the right. Voltage 208-240vac warning: keep hands away from...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 31 rev. Date 030515 3.2 touchpad remote mounting 3.2b flush mounting (not provided) 3.2.1b: install the single gang electrical box (not provided). 3.2.2b: run the provided cat5e cable from the fan into the si...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 32 rev. Date 030515 3.3 touchpad remote dimensions remote enclosure remote lcd display total facility solutions (800) 274-8730 www.Liftandaircompressor.Com.

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 33 rev. Date 030515 components: a - safety cable b - power cable or wires c - remote cable d - safety cable attachment point (minimum load rating 1,000 lbs) e - ac power source f - touchpad remote g - mount 3...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 34 rev. Date 030515 components: a - remote harness (found in single fan remote enclosure) b - terminal block connector 3.5.1: use the schematic above to connect the fan(s) to an emergency stop (i.E. Fire alar...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 35 rev. Date 030515 step 4 - guy wire installation install the guy wires and guy wire cord. Total facility solutions (800) 274-8730 www.Liftandaircompressor.Com.

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 36 rev. Date 030515 4.1 guy wire installation (1 of 2) components: a - guy wires b - cable clamps c - turnbuckles d - guy wire attachment points (2) 4.1.1: attach the turnbuckle end of the guy wires to the gu...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 37 rev. Date 030515 4.1 guy wire installation (2 of 2) components: a - guy wires b - cable clamps c - turnbuckles d - guy wire attachment points (2) 4.1.4: with the aid of a level placed against the extension...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 38 rev. Date 030515 4.2 guy wire cord installation components: a - guy wire cord b - eyelets c - cord lock 4.2.1: insert the elastic cord through the top eyelet of each of the 4 turnbuckles as shown in pictur...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 39 rev. Date 030515 step 5 - airfoil installation attach the airfoils and safety retainer links to the airfoil struts. Total facility solutions (800) 274-8730 www.Liftandaircompressor.Com.

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 40 rev. Date 030515 5.1 airfoil installation components: a - airfoil b - airfoil strut c - safety retainer links (6) d - 5/16 x 1/2’’ bolts (12) e - 5/16’’ washers (24) f - 5/16’’ nuts (12) g - motor unit 5.1...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 41 rev. Date 030515 step 6 - touchpad remote navigation and operation choose one of the two methods to mount the touchpad remote and configure the fan diameter for initial operation. Total facility solutions ...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 42 rev. Date 030515 6.1 touchpad remote navigation buttons: a - forward / reverse: alternate between forward and reverse operation b - power button: turn the screen off c - speed up / speed down: increase or ...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 43 rev. Date 030515 6.2 touchpad remote operation screens: a - fan diameter selection screen b - home screen c - fault code screen d - operating hours screen instructions: 6.3.1: upon initial power-up, the to...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 44 rev. Date 030515 maintenance information guy wire check (if applicable) : checking a macroair fan’s guy wires (if applicable) for tension and inspecting for frayed sections could mitigate a problem before ...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 45 rev. Date 030515 technical support for installation assistance, application questions, technical sales support & any other inquiries, please contact our technical support team at (866) 668-3247. Total faci...

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    © 2015 macroair technologies toll free: 866 668 3247 fax: 909 890 2313 www.Macroairfans.Com 46 rev. Date 030515 total facility solutions (800) 274-8730 www.Liftandaircompressor.Com.