AQC MAXIDRIVE MS-DF-01A-112 Quick start guide

Owner’s manual for installation,
use and maintenance
This manual is property of the owner. Leave with the unit when set-up and start-up are complete.
AQC Dust Collecng Systems inc. reserves the right to change design and specicaons without prior noce.

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INDEX
 1 Introducon ................................................. 3
 2 InformaonontheMAXIDRIVEbackwardinclineddirectdrivefans.... 3
 3 Presentaon ................................................. 4
3.1 Each MAXIDRIVE fan includes ..................................... 4
 4 Modelnumbers .............................................. 4
4.1 Amperage draw ................................................ 5
 5 Fandimensions............................................... 5
5.1 Available fan support brackets .................................... 6
 6 Normalusage ................................................ 6
 7 Operaonandpurpose ........................................ 6
 8 Components ................................................. 6
 9 Installaon .................................................. 7
 9.1 Inspeconofgoods ............................................. 7
 9.2 Locaon....................................................... 7
 9.3 InstallaonofMAXIDRIVEfanwithMAXAIRfumearm:................ 7
 9.4 InstallaonofMAXIDRIVEfanwithMAXIREACHextensionboom: ....... 8
 9.5 InstallaonofMAXIDRIVEfanwithMAXIREELexhausthosereel: ....... 8
 10 Electricalconnecons.......................................... 9
 11 Maintenanceandinspecon ................................... 9
 12 Troubleshoong .............................................. 10
13 Warranty.................................................... 11
 14 Limitaonofliability .......................................... 12
 15 Applicability ................................................. 12
 16 Governinglaw................................................ 12

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 1 INTRODUCTION
ThispresentmanualreferstotheMAXIDRIVEbackwardinclinedusedirectdriveexhaustblower.It
includesimportantinformaonconcerningtheinstallaon,useandstart-upofyourunit.Readthis
manualthoroughlyandapplythedirecvesandprocedures.Staandpersonnelusingthesystem
willhavetotrainedonsafetymeasuresandmaintenanceinstrucons.
2 INFORMATIONONTHEMAXIDRIVEBACKWARDINCLINED
DIRECTDRIVEBLOWER
Model: Serial number:
Delivery date: Date of installaon:
Name of customer:
Address:
Accessories:
Other:
WARNING!
Theuseoftheexhaustblowerwillrequireproperinstallaon
andhandling.ContactA.Q.C.Inc.ifyouhaveanydoubtsin
regardtotheuseofyourexhaustblower.
Notfollowingdirecvesandprocedurescouldcause
injuriesorpropertydamages.
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 3 PRESENTATION
TheMAXIDRIVEbackwardinclineddirectdriveblowerisasystemdesignedtoexhaustandcapture
fumes,smokeoranygaseousbeingproduced.
Mainapplicaonsincludewelding,bung,pharmaceucaloperaons,handlingofvolaleand
harmfulvapours,etc.
OponalequipmentmayincludeMAXAIRfumearms,MAXIREELexhausthosereels,MAXIDROP
hosedropsystems,etc.
 3.1 EachMaxidrivefanincludes:
• 11 and 14 gauge powder coat painted steel housing
• Sparkproofaluminumbackwardinclinedimpeller(oponalsteelimpeller)
• Inlet screen
• Direct drive motor
• Ductcompanionangeorsupportbracketange
• Inlet cone
 4 MODELNUMBERS
Voltage/HP 1HP(6”) 2HP(8’’) 3HP(10’’) 5HP(12’’)
1phase115/208-230 MS-DF-01A-112 MS-DF-02A-112 MS-DF-03A-112 N/A
1phase115/208-230 MS-DF-01A-324 MS-DF-02A-324 MS-DF-03A-324 MS-DF-05A-324
1phase115/208-230 MS-DF-01A-35 MS-DF-02A-35 MS-DF-03A-35 MS-DF-05A-35

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 4.1 Amperagedraw
Models Voltage Amperage Models Voltage Amperage
DF-01
115-1-60 12
DF-03
115-1-60 N/A
230-1-60 6.5 230-1-60 17
208-3-60 3.1 208-3-60 9.6
460-3-60 1.6 460-3-60 4.8
575-3-60 1.4 575-3-60 3.9
DF-02
115-1-60 24
DF-05
115-1-60 N/A
230-1-60 12 230-1-60 28
208-3-60 6.8 208-3-60 15.2
460-3-60 3.4 460-3-60 7.6
575-3-60 2.7 575-3-60 6.1
 5 FANDIMENSIONS
Voltage/HP 1HP(6’’) 2HP(8”) 3HP(10’’) 5HP(12’’)
1phase115/208-230 MS-DF-01A-112 MS-DF-02A-112 MS-DF-03A-112 N/A
1phase115/208-230 MS-DF-01A-324 MS-DF-02A-324 MS-DF-03A-324 MS-DF-05A-324
1phase115/208-230 MS-DF-01A-35 MS-DF-02A-35 MS-DF-03A-35 MS-DF-05A-35
Figure 2
A
B
F
d4
E
G
C
H
h
d1
d3
d2
INLET FLANGE
MODEL POWER
DIMENSIONS (IN)
WEIGHT
(LB)
AB CD E F G H h d1 d2 d3 d4 Nb
DF-02 2 HP 22.70 24.75 9.50 7.88 9.20 11.00 6.30 24.80 7.80 8.19 9.69 0.38 7.88 8 83
- Roof support bracket (weight: 14 lb)
03-15-2013
DRAWN BY: DATE:
MS-DF-102
SCALE: DRAWING NO:
1:16
FAN MAXDRIVE - DF-102
SPECIFICATIONS:
STATIC PRESSURE vs AIR VOLUME
OPTIONS
- Maxidrive fan DF-02
- Motor: 2hp; 3,600 rpm
- Available voltages:
1PH/115/208-230
3PH/208-230/460/575
- Aluminium backward inclined impeller with
steel housing for spark-proof design
- Adjustable orientation air discharge
- Inlet wide mesh protective screen
- Heavy duty powder coat painted housing
- Soud level: 87 dB
A
B
F
d4
E
G
C
H
h
d1
d3
d2
INLET FLANGE
MODEL POWER
DIMENSIONS (IN)
WEIGHT
(LB)
AB CD E F G H h d1 d2 d3 d4 Nb
DF-02 2 HP 22.70 24.75 9.50 7.88 9.20 11.00 6.30 24.80 7.80 8.19 9.69 0.38 7.88 8 83
- Roof support bracket (weight: 14 lb)
03-15-2013
DRAWN BY: DATE:
MS-DF-102
SCALE: DRAWING NO:
1:16
FAN MAXDRIVE - DF-102
SPECIFICATIONS:
STATIC PRESSURE vs AIR VOLUME
OPTIONS
- Maxidrive fan DF-02
- Motor: 2hp; 3,600 rpm
- Available voltages:
1PH/115/208-230
3PH/208-230/460/575
- Aluminium backward inclined impeller with
steel housing for spark-proof design
- Adjustable orientation air discharge
- Inlet wide mesh protective screen
- Heavy duty powder coat painted housing
- Soud level: 87 dB
A
B
F
d4
E
G
C
H
h
d1
d3
d2
INLET FLANGE
MODEL POWER
DIMENSIONS (IN)
WEIGHT
(LB)
AB CD E F G H h d1 d2 d3 d4 Nb
DF-02 2 HP 22.70 24.75 9.50 7.88 9.20 11.00 6.30 24.80 7.80 8.19 9.69 0.38 7.88 8 83
- Roof support bracket (weight: 14 lb)
03-15-2013
DRAWN BY: DATE:
MS-DF-102
SCALE: DRAWING NO:
1:16
FAN MAXDRIVE - DF-102
SPECIFICATIONS:
STATIC PRESSURE vs AIR VOLUME
OPTIONS
- Maxidrive fan DF-02
- Motor: 2hp; 3,600 rpm
- Available voltages:
1PH/115/208-230
3PH/208-230/460/575
- Aluminium backward inclined impeller with
steel housing for spark-proof design
- Adjustable orientation air discharge
- Inlet wide mesh protective screen
- Heavy duty powder coat painted housing
- Soud level: 87 dB
A
B
F
d4
E
G
C
H
h
d1
d3
d2
INLET FLANGE
MODEL POWER
DIMENSIONS (IN)
WEIGHT
(LB)
AB CD E F G H h d1 d2 d3 d4 Nb
DF-02 2 HP 22.70 24.75 9.50 7.88 9.20 11.00 6.30 24.80 7.80 8.19 9.69 0.38 7.88 8 83
- Roof support bracket (weight: 14 lb)
03-15-2013
DRAWN BY: DATE:
MS-DF-102
SCALE: DRAWING NO:
1:16
FAN MAXDRIVE - DF-102
SPECIFICATIONS:
STATIC PRESSURE vs AIR VOLUME
OPTIONS
- Maxidrive fan DF-02
- Motor: 2hp; 3,600 rpm
- Available voltages:
1PH/115/208-230
3PH/208-230/460/575
- Aluminium backward inclined impeller with
steel housing for spark-proof design
- Adjustable orientation air discharge
- Inlet wide mesh protective screen
- Heavy duty powder coat painted housing
- Soud level: 87 dB
INLET FLANGE

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 5.1 Availablefansupportbrackets
 6 NORMALUSE
The MAXIDRIVE backward inclined blower is designed to remove gases and smoke from the air
resulngfromafabricaonprocess.EachMAXIDRIVEbackwardinclinedfansisbuiltasperthe
criteriaandinformaonsuppliedbythecustomerforaspecicapplicaon,andshouldnotserve
anyotherapplicaonwithouttheapprovalofA.Q.C.Inc.
 7 OPERATIONANDPURPOSE
MAXIDRIVEbackwardinclinedbladefansincludeimpellerswhichareusedtoexhaustcontaminated
airdirectlytotheoutsideorthroughalteringdevice.Operangtemperaturesare200°F(93°C).
Oponalhightemperatureresistantpaintonimpellersisavailable.Explosionproofmotorsare
recommendedwhenfanisinstalledinreacvegasenvironments.
 8 COMPONENTS
1. Housing
2. Impeller
3. Motor
4. Inlet cone
5. Companionange(straightpipeorbolted)
6. Motor support plate
7. Motor cooling impeller
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H
B
Roof top mount bracket
(horizontal installation only)
Wall mount bracket (vertical or
horizontal installation)
Drawing #1
WALL MOUNT BRACKET
(VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION)
ROOF TOP MOUNT BRACKET
(HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION ONLY)
Figure 1
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4. Install a ground wire to the unit.
5. Lift the filter cabinet using the lift lugs. Using spikes, position the cabinet
above the dust storage section making sure to align the cabinet bolt holes
with the dust storage bolt holes.
6. Lower the filter cabinet onto the dust storage section and align the bolt holes.
7. Attach the filter cabinet to the dust storage section using the supplied nuts,
washers and bolts. Tighten bolts for an adequate seal.
Figure 3
Support
plates
Support
legs
Cross braces
WARNING
Apply two strips of butyl adhesive on the dust storage section upper
outline. One strip should be applied inward of the bolt holes and one
strip outward of the bolt holes (Figure 4).
Figure 4
WARNING
The use of a spreader is recommended to avoid
damages to the filter cabinet.
Unside bag
removal
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 9 INSTALLATION
MAXIDRIVEbackwardinclinedfansmaybeusedinconjunconwithfumearms,hosereelsand
extensionswingbooms.Refertoappropriateuseandinstallaonmanuals.
WARNING!
Installaonofequipmentmustbeperformedasperlocal
buildinglawsandregulaons.Structuremustmeetproper
weightsupportofarmandequipment.
 9.1 Inspeconofgoods
TheMAXIDRIVEbackwardinclined fan maybeshippedfullyassembled or separatefromthe
supportbracket.Proceedwithavisualinspeconuponreceivingthematerialandcheckforany
apparentdamagethatmayhavehappenedduringfreight.Generally,shipmentincludesthefan
andmotorassembly,supportbracketandmotorcover(ifordered).Otheroponalcomponents
suchasexhaustsilencers,startersandvibraonisolatorsmaybeincludedwithshipment.Inspect
boxorcrateappearancewhenreceivingthegoods.Reportdamagestocarrierimmediately.Failure
to do so will void future claims.
 9.2 Locaon
1. The area where the blower will be installed should be able to sustain the weight of such along
withtheaccessories,ducng,fanoranyoponalequipment.
2. Installershouldensureareaaroundthefanwillbefreeofobstaclessuchasbeams,lighng
xtures,overheadcranes,etc.
3. Conrmfanlocaon(andoponalequipment)withtheengineeroruser.
4. Forsafetypurpose,ateamoftwo(2)shouldbeassignedtotheinstallaon.
 9.3 InstallaonofMAXIDRIVEfanwithMAXAIRfumearm:
1. Boltorweldsupportbracket(1)tosupportstructure.
2. Posionfanonsupportbracket.DONOTFASTENTO BRACKET YET.Ensurefanorientaonis
appropriateforexhaustdirecon. Note:Oponalfan/armreducer(4)willberequiredifarm
outlet size does not match fan inlet size.
3. AachfumearmtosupportbracketandMAXIDRIVEfan.Ensurearmsocketstopperisfacing
bracket support structure. Note:Oponalfanoutletsilencer(5)willbeinstalledifrequired.
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 9.4 InstallaonofMAXIDRIVEfanwith
MAXIREACHextensionboom:
1. BoltorweldMAXIREACHboombase(1)to
support structure.
2. Posion fan on boom base. Ensure fan
orientation is appropriate for exhaust
direcon.
Note: Oponalfan/boombasereducerwillbe
requiredifboomoutletsizedoesnotmatchfan
inlet size.
Note:Oponalfanoutletsilencerwillbeinstalledifrequired.
 9.5 InstallaonofMAXIDRIVEfanwithMAXIREELexhausthosereel:
Note:AQCusuallysuppliesfanandreelfactoryassembled.Iffanisshippedseparate,boltfan
angedinlettohosereelangedoutlet.Ensurefanorientaonisappropriateforexhaustdirecon.
Drawing #5
Drawing #6
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4. Install a ground wire to the unit.
5. Lift the filter cabinet using the lift lugs. Using spikes, position the cabinet
above the dust storage section making sure to align the cabinet bolt holes
with the dust storage bolt holes.
6. Lower the filter cabinet onto the dust storage section and align the bolt holes.
7. Attach the filter cabinet to the dust storage section using the supplied nuts,
washers and bolts. Tighten bolts for an adequate seal.
Figure 3
Support
plates
Support
legs
Cross braces
WARNING
Apply two strips of butyl adhesive on the dust storage section upper
outline. One strip should be applied inward of the bolt holes and one
strip outward of the bolt holes (Figure 4).
Figure 4
WARNING
The use of a spreader is recommended to avoid
damages to the filter cabinet.
Unside bag
removal
Figure 5
Figure 6
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 11 MAINTENANCEANDINSPECTION
Thechartindicatedbelowshowsdierentinspeconsandthefrequencyatwhichtheyshouldbe
performed.
Frequencyof
inspecons Components Procedures
Daily Fanimpeller
Ensurefandoesnotmakeanygrindingorunusualnoises.
Checkforvibraon.
Monthly Coolingimpeller Ensurecoolingimpellerisnotjammed.
Yearly All components
Performamperagedrawreading.
Removeairinletconneconandcheck
status of impeller / wheel.
Checkallfasteners.
 10 ELECTRICALCONNECTIONS
Note:Duetodierentvoltages,amperages,HPand fanoponalequipment available,wiring
diagrams and electrical connecons are available on request. On three phase motors, verify
rotaononstart-up,reversewiresifnecessary.

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Problem Probablecause Soluon
Low fan air volume
Fanrotaonisincorrect. Reversemotorpolarity.
Obstacle / debris in
ductwork or fan impeller
Checkifhoseorinletisplugged.
Remove debris or obstacle.
Thefanisvibrang
Unbalanced fan impeller.
Worn or damaged bearings. BalancethefantoAmcaclassG6.3orre
place with a new one. Replace the bearings.
Checkforobstrucon.
Loose bolts on motor
plateorofwholefanaachment. Tighten the bolts.
The fan makes noise
Loose or damaged motor bearings. Replace the bearings.
Debrisjammedinimpeller. Removedebris,cleanupandinspect
fordamage,balanceorreplaceifneeded.
 12 TROUBLESHOOTING

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 13 WARRANTY
13.1 Coverage: AireauQualityControlInc.oritsdesignatedaliate(the"Seller")sellingtheproduct
(the"Product"),warrantsthattheProductsoldbySellerwillbefreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipforaperiodof12monthsfromthedateofitsinstallaonor14monthsfromthe
dateofshipmentbySeller,whicheverdateisearlier(the"WarrantyPeriod").
13.2 Excepons: ThiswarrantydoesnotapplytoanyProductorporonthereofthat:(i)hasbeenused
inamannernotincompliancewithSeller’sormanufacturer’sdocumentaonandinstrucons,(ii)
hashadchanges,alteraonsorrepairsmadebyapersonotherthanapersonauthorizedbySeller,
(iii)hasbeenimproperlyinstalledorusedorhasbeeninstalledorusedcontrarytoapplicable
codes,standards,lawsandregulaons,(iv)hasbeensubjectedtoimproperstorage,accident,
neglect,misuseorabuse,(v)hasbeendamagedduringshipping,(vi)hasbeensubjecttodamages
resulngfromnormalwearandtear,(vii)hasnotbeenusedwithappropriatereprotecon
systemsorexplosionvenngwhenrequiredor(viii)hasnotbeeninstalledbyalicensedcontractor
withexperienceinreandexplosionhazardsandapplicablecodes,lawsandregulaons.For
greatercertainty,thiswarrantydoesnotapplytolterssoldaspartof,orforusewith,theProduct.
UnlessspecicallyacceptedotherwiseinwringbySeller,Sellerdoesnotwarrantthatelectrical
equipmentwillcomplywithanylawsorregulaonsofthecustomer’sjurisdicon.
13.3 Claims: Tobenetfromthiswarranty,customermustnofySellerinwringoftheProductdefect,
whichnoceshallincludeareasonabledescriponofthedefect,within10daysfromthedatesuch
defect is discovered or ought to have been discovered.
13.4 Remedy: DuringtheWarrantyPeriodandsubjecttothetermsherein,Sellerwill,atitsopon,
either:(i)repairorreplacetheProductoranydefecvepartsorcomponents(exceptforlters)
withProduct,partsorcomponents(exceptlters)freefromdefector(ii)creditorrefundthe
purchasepriceoftheProduct.IfSellersorequests,customermustreturnthedefecveProductto
Seller’splaceofbusinessdeterminedbySeller.Shipping,installaon,removalandre-installaon
costswillbesolelybornebythecustomer.Theforegoingshallbecustomer’ssoleandexclusive
remedyforanydefectintheproduct,itspartsandcomponentsandforanybreachofthe
warrantyherein.
13.5 Disclaimer: Exceptassetforthinthissecon1,eachofseller,itsaliatesandtheirdirectors,
ocers,subcontractorsandrepresentaves(the"sellerpares")disclaimsallrepresentaons
andwarranes,whetherwrien, oral, express, implied,statutory,orotherwise,including
all implied warranes of merchantability, quality, tness for a parcular purpose, non-
infringement,andwarranesarisingfromacourseofdealing,courseofperformance,usage,
ortradepracceandcustomerherebyexpresslywaivesanyrightrelatedthereto.Without
limitaontotheforegoingandexceptasexpresslysetoutherein,thesellerparesdonot
representorwarrantthat:(a)theuseoftheproductwillbemely,uninterruptedoroperate
incombinaonwithanyotherhardware,soware,systemordataor(b)theproductwillmeet
customer’sintendeduse,requirementsorexpectaons.

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 14 LIMITATIONOFLIABILITY
14.1 Limitaon of Liability: Notwithstandinganythingtothecontrary,innoeventwilltheseller
pares’liabilityarisingoutof,orrelatedto,theproductoritspartsandcomponents,whether
pursuanttocontractualorextracontractualliability,tortorunderanyothertheoryofliability,
exceedthepricepaidtosellerfortheproductgivingrisetosuchliability.
14.2 Exclusion of Consequenal and Similar Damages: Notwithstandinganythingtothecontrary,in
noeventwillthesellerpartiesbeliableforanyindirect,punive,special,exemplary,incidental,
consequenalorothersimilardamagesofanytypeorkind(includinglossofrevenue,prots,
useorothereconomicadvantage,damagesduetoproductfailure,workstoppageordelaysin
delivery)arisingoutof,orinanywayconnectedto,theproductoritsuse,breachofcontract,
tort(includingnegligence),strictliability,productliability,orotherwise,regardlessofcause,
evenifthesellerpareshadpreviouslybeenadvisedofthepossibilityofsuchdamagesorcould
havereasonablyforeseenthem.
14.3 Fire and Explosion and Acceptance of Risk: Customeracknowledgesthatimproperinstallaon
oruseoftheProductmayresultinreorexplosion.Tominimizesuchrisks,properinstallaon,
operaon,andmaintenanceoftheProductinaccordancewithallapplicablecodes,standards,laws
andregulaonsiscrical.Priortoinstallaonanduse,customershallensurethattheProductmeets
theapplicablecodes,lawsandregulaons,includingthoserelatedtotheaddionofappropriate
reproteconsystemsorexplosionvenng.Installaonshallbeperformedbyalicensedcontractor
withexperienceinreandexplosionandapplicablecodes,lawsandregulaons.
 15 APPLICABILITY
 15.1 ThetermshereinconstutetheonlywarrantygivenbySellerwithrespecttotheProduct.No
othertermsandcondions,whetherincludedonapurchaseorderorinanyotherdocument,shall
applyorbindtheSellerwithrespecttotheProductwarrantyandallsuchtermsandcondionsand
documentsareexpresslydisclaimed.
 16 GOVERNINGLAW
 16.1 ThesewarrantytermswillbegovernedbyandconstruedunderthelawsinforceintheProvince
ofOntario,Canada,excludingitsconictoflawrules.