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Ventry 20EM3550 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION FANS

Summary of 20EM3550

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    O wner ’ s m anual p ositive p ressure v entilation f ans by ventry solutions, inc. (888) 257-8967 ventry.Com.

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    F or p ositive p ressure a ttack and v entilation by ventry solutions, inc. 14128 n. Hauser lake road hauser, id 83854 usa (888) 257-8967 • (208) 773-1194 fax: (208) 777-0360 ventry.Com thank you for purchasing a v entry ® p ositive p ressure v entilation f an made by ventry solutions, inc. Our expe...

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    Ii t able of c ontents fan specifications ...................................................................................................................1 out of the box ...........................................................................................................................3 f...

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    Iii maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 12 engine maintenance .................................................................................................................... 12 kevlar & fiberg...

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    Iv if your v entry ® f an is damaged in any way, immediately take it out of service and give us a call so we can help get it fixed and back in service quickly. (888) 257-8967 • ventry.Com some of the pictures within this v entry f an manual show older v entry f ans , before the vertical handles and ...

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    *hp (horsepower): specs show correct hp ratings v f entry an but many other ppv fan manufacturers continue to publish pre-2007 values. Long ago, litigation changed the way honda and other small engine manufacturers rated hp. When comparing fans, if the fans’ engines are equal in make and model, the ...

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    Figure 3. Three wheel choices. 20170322 fan specs small solid rubber medium flat-free large pneumatic electric fan model 20em3550 table 5 table 4 motor: 1.5 hp / 1.1 kw wattage: 1800 watts input: single phase, 100-115v, 50-60 hz output to motor: three phase (lowers weight) amps: 15 amp or less, even...

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    P ositive p ressure v entilation f ans 3 out of the box after unpacking your fan, there are a couple of things you will need to do. First: attach wheel option (if added) per included instructions. Second: add fuel and oil. Oil amounts and specifications are listed in the engine manual under servicin...

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    V entry s olutions , i nc . 4 leg adjustment please note that these are just suggested ways of raising and lowering the fan. Each firefighter finds a way to set the fan up that works best for them. How to raise the fan with one person step 1: loosen all three leg adjustment knobs. Step 2: rock the f...

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    P ositive p ressure v entilation f ans 5 step 5: tighten the leg lock handle on the extended front leg. Step 6: rock the fan on the two extended legs while adjusting the remaining leg. Step 7. Aim and tighten rear leg step 8. Start fan and check stability. Figure 10. Step 5 figure 11. Step 6 figure ...

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    V entry s olutions , i nc . 6 another method of raising the fan, one person step 1: loosen all three legs adjustment knobs. Step 2: lift the fan into a one person carry position allowing legs to extend. Step 3: tighten one leg, whichever is most convenient. Step 4: balance the fan on the secured leg...

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    P ositive p ressure v entilation f ans 7 how to use positive pressure ventilation ppv the basics positive pressure ventilation (ppv) is a powerful tool for firefighting but, like a double-edged sword, it can cut both ways. Training and careful planning are essential if ppv is going to work to its fu...

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    V entry s olutions , i nc . 8 placement avoid operating the fan too close to a structure's opening. Position the fan 8 to 15 feet from an average 3' x 7' door. It is best to err on the side of placing the fan too far from the door to prevent the situation shown in figure 22. Sufficient air volume is...

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    P ositive p ressure v entilation f ans 9 the air will take the path of least resistance. If you have a lot of windows and doors open the air will most likely take a path that isn’t the one you want to remove the smoke. Ground debris pickup / maximum air volume v entry f ans are designed to run with ...

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    V entry s olutions , i nc . 10 common questions about positive pressure why positive instead of negative pressure ventilation? Stand on the suction side of a fan -- there's not much happening. Now stand downwind and note the difference. The same thing happens in a structure just as dramatically: wit...

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    P ositive p ressure v entilation f ans 11 positive pressure is also very useful to pressurize areas of a structure to prevent or slow down fire spread into uninvolved areas. We stopped a fire in a 6 unit apartment building using this technique with three fans pressurizing the central foyer. We just ...

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    V entry s olutions , i nc . 12 warranty propeller / frame / guard five years on workmanship and materials plus lifetime factory support. Prop erosion caused by operation of a fan over loose materials without elevating the fan high enough to avoid picking up loose materials is not covered under warra...

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    P ositive p ressure v entilation f ans 13 bent frame: v entry f ans are by no means symmetrical. If you position yourself behind the fan on its right side, the closest leg should be angled several degrees ahead of the left leg. This same leg also leans out more than the left leg does. These are desi...

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    V entry s olutions , i nc . 14 all nuts, bolts and washers are grade 5 or 8, national fine, zinc coated or better. Parts list for 20-inch frame reference part number number quantity 01 f-1009 leg cap, ¾-inch .......................................................................................... 3...

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    P ositive p ressure v entilation f ans 15 20 inch frame assembly diagram.

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    V entry s olutions , i nc . 16 parts list 24-inch frame reference part number number quantity 01 f-1009 leg cap, ¾-inch .......................................................................................... 3 02 f-1004l 24-inch leg, rear .............................................................

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    P ositive p ressure v entilation f ans 17 24 inch frame assembly diagram.

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    V entry s olutions , i nc . 18 parts list for engine, tach and spark spark arrester, stickers and honda gx series engines reference part number number quantity 01 s-1034 spark arrester (honda gx series engines) w/screw .................................... 1 02 e-da14 address decal .....................

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    P ositive p ressure v entilation f ans 19 tachometer/hour meter reference part number number quantity 01 t-1031 tiny-tach ................................................................................................... 1 02 t-1032 self-tapping screws, 8 x 3/8" .......................................

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    V entry s olutions , i nc . 20 parts list for guard mount reference part number number quantity 01 g-1024 guard mount bracket .................................................................................. 1 02 g-1035 1/8 u-bolt with nuts .............................................................

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    P ositive p ressure v entilation f ans 21 guard mount pictures.

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    V entry s olutions , i nc . 22 propeller orientation toward crush plate toward engine parts list for propeller mount reference part number number quantity 01 p-1026 stainless set screw ...................................................................................... 1 02 p-1029 cap screw, (prop...

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    P ositive p ressure v entilation f ans 23 propeller hubs and tab washer pictures.

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    V entry s olutions , i nc . 24 parts list for front of guard reference part number number quantity 01 guard front, one of the following: quabu120f 20-inch fan guard front .............................................................................. 1 quabu124f 24-inch fan guard front .................

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    P ositive p ressure v entilation f ans 25 parts list for light option reference part number number quantity 01 eplhousing light housing with switch ........................................................................... 1 02 l-1001 butt connector ....................................................

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    V entry s olutions , i nc . 26 torque values fan component torque values (ft. Lbs.) 5/16-inch cap screw (engine mounting bolts) 17 to 21 ¼-inch x ½-inch cap screw (rear guard to guard mount tubing) 9 to 11 5/16-inch cap screw (rear guard to aluminum engine block) 8 to 10 propeller hub set screw 9 to...