Canarm FGI18 User manual

FIBERGLASS FAN
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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WARRANTY
CANARM Ltd. warrants every new product to be free of defects in material and workmanship, to the extent that, within a period of one
year from the date of purchase CANARM Ltd. shall either repair or replace at CANARM’s option, any unit or part thereof, returned freight
prepaid, and found to be defective.
This warranty does not include any labour or transportation costs incidental to the removal and reinstallation of the unit at the user’s
premises.Components repaired or replaced are warranted through the remainder of the original warranty period only.
This warranty applies to the original purchaser-user only; it is null and void in case of alteration, accident, abuse, neglect, and operation
not in accordance with instructions.
INSTALLATION OR PRODUCT PROBLEMS? DO NOT RETURN TO STORE OF PURCHASE.
CONTACT CANARM SERVICE AT 1-800-265-1833 (CANADA) 1-800-267-4427 (U.S.A.)
1-800-567-2513 (EN FRANÇAIS) MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00PM E.S.T.
GENERAL SAFETY
Rotating parts, (pulleys, shafts and belts) on fans should not be exposed. Where these components are not protected by ductwork, cabinets
or covers, appropriate guards should be employed to restrict exposure to rotating parts. Access doors should not be opened with the fan
operating to avoid foreign objects being drawn into the system. On initial start-up, a careful inspection should be carried out to ensure no
foreign material is present which could become airborne in the system.
Read installation and operation instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate or service Canarm Fiberglass Fan. Failure to
comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Retain instructions for future reference.
NOTICE: No warranty claims will be honored by CANARM Ltd. unless prior authorization is obtained.
Canarm Ltd. - Corporate Head Office
2157 Parkedale Avenue, PO Box 367
Brockville, Ontario Canada K6V 5V6
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Arthur Manufacturing Facility
#7686 Concession 16, RR 4
Arthur, Ontario Canada. N0G 1A0
Tel: [phone]. Fax: [phone]
www.canarm.com [email protected]

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new high performance fiberglass fan. This fan is made of materials that ensure long lasting
performance and is designed with features that make it one of the most efficient and easy to use and care for fans available today. Your
fan comes completely assembled except for the steel turn clips that can be quickly assembled into the pre- drilled holes around the outside
flanges of the fan. All fans are tested for proper operation before leaving the factory.
Your fan should be installed into a wood frame (see Chart #1 for dimensions).
Wall Depth
4”
6”
9”
Framing Dimensions (W x H)
Model
FGI18
24-3/4" x 24-3/4”
24-3/4" x 24-3/4”
24-3/4" x 25-1/4”
Model
FGI24
31" x 31"
31" x 31”
31" x 31-1/2”
Model
FGI36
43" x 43”
43" x 43”
43" x 43-1/2”
Model
FG48
55" x 55”
55" x 55”
55" x 55-1/2”
CHART #1
FGl36 and FG48 Models
Remove the fan from the shipping crate. A hardware bag is secured to the motor support arm. The hardware bag contains 8 turn clips, 8
nylon washers, 8 #10-24 x 3/4" stainless steel screws, and 8 nylon insert nuts. This hardware is for the turn clips that hold the shutter
assembly in place. Assemble the 8 turn clips to the pre-drilled 1/4" holes. For each of the 8 turn clips insert the screw through the hole from
the back of the flange, slide on a nylon washer, then the clip, and thread the nut. Tighten the turn-clips with a Phillips screw driver and a
3/8" socket wrench (see Figure 1-B).
FGI 18 and FGl24 Models
Simply remove the fan from the carton and proceed to the next section.
All Fan Models
With the shutter removed, slide the fan into the framed opening. Push the fan up against the top of the frame to be sure the fan slopes
downward for drainage to the outside. There are pre-drilled 5/16" holes for securing the fan with lag bolts. Secure the 4 sides being sure
the inside dimensions of the fan are consistent between flanges and square so that clips and shutters will operate correctly
(see Figure 1-A). Also it is recommended that you caulk the perimeter of the fan for improved insulation.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
IF USING EXPANDING FOAM TO INSULATE, MAKE SURE EXPANSION PRESSURE DOES NOT
DAMAGE THE HOUSING.
Inside View of Fan
- Be Sure All Similar
Dimensions Are Equal
When Mounting Fan
MOUNTING DETAIL
Figure 1-A
Hex Locknut
Turn Clip
Fan Flange
Hex Locknut
Machine Screw
CLIP DETAIL
Figure 1-B
Fan Flange
Turn Clip
Hex Locknut
Machine Screw
Hex Locknut
Inside View of Fan
Be Sure All Similar
Dimensions Are Equal
When Mounting Fan
Figure 1-B
Figure 1-A
MOUNTING DETAIL CLIP DETAIL

If your fan is not provided with a cord, use the following procedure to wire the fan.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING
WARNING: BE SURE POWER IS OFF AT THE ELECTRICAL PANEL BEFORE WIRING.
When bringing power to the fan, water-tight cable and connectors should be used. The cable will be brought to the motor through the slot
provided in the top of the shutter and allowances in length of cable should be considered. Bring the cable down below the height of the
motor then back up to the connector in the side of the motor. This will prevent moisture from running down the cable into the motor. On
some models, there are holes punched along the lengths of the arms. It is recommended that you use cable ties provided in hardware bag
to attach cable to arm (see Figure 2).
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OUT THROUGH SHUTTER
CABLE TIE TO HOLD CABLE IN PLACE
CABLE IS LOWER THAN CONNECTION
BOX FOR WATER DRAINAGE
Figure 2
Make sure the cord will not interfere with the blade or louvers. To protect the cable, place the grommetting supplied over the shutter notch
edges (see Figure 3). The motors supplied with these fans are dual voltage l 20/240V (except for 48" Direct Drive - 240 volt only), but 240V
is recommended to reduce power consumption.
(NOTE: Fans are factory pre-wired for 240V. Follow motor nameplate directions if 120V is desired).
NOTE: Some fans are available with 3 phase motors. These are not factory pre-wired. Follow your local electrical codes for wire sizing
based on load, voltage and distance from the power source and use approved electrical connections.
OUT THROUGH SHUTTER
CABLE TIE TO HOLD CABLE
IN PLACE
CABLE IS LOWER THAN
CONNECTION BOX FOR WATER
DRAINAGE

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Fans are designed to operate with simple on/off switches, or can be wired into sophisticated controls. Some fan models are designed to
run at variable speed while others are single speed only. Varying a single speed fan will cause the motor to fail.
Fan labels should indicate whether or not fan is variable speed. If unsure contact a Canarm representative with the fan model number at
our head office.
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
These fans are used in a variety of applications and therefore maintenance schedules will vary. In general no more than 1/16" of dirt build-
up should occur on blade, motor, guard, and louvers for proper fan operation and to prevent premature failure. The complete fan should
be washed down on a regular basis to maintain the high efficiency of the fan. Particular care should be taken to clean louvers, fan blades
front and back, and front guards for better air moving performance. The motor should be kept clean to prevent overheating and premature
failure. As with all mechanical equipment scheduled inspections should include checking that all hardware is secure and blade set screws
are tight. We suggest as a minimum, that this be done after every grow out, in livestock applications.
WARNING
MOTORS ARE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OVERLOAD PROTECTION AND MAY RESTART
WITHOUT WARNING. ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE.
WARNING: VARIABLE SPEED FANS SHOULD HAVE THE MINIMUM SPEED SET TO OPEN THE FAN
LOUVERS A MINIMUM OF 1" TO ENSURE PROPER MOTOR COOLING AND PREVENT PREMATURE
MOTOR FAILURE.
Figure 3
SHUTTER TOP
PUSH DOWN
INTO NOTCH
WILL WRAP AROUND
THIS EDGE

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BELT DRIVE FAN
WARNING
MOTORS ARE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OVERLOAD PROTECTION AND
MAY RESTART WITHOUT WARNING. ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE, OR REMOVING SHUTTER.
ACCESSORIES
Canarm provides a full line of controls from simple on/off thermostats to sophisticated multiple staging controllers and PC based controllers.
Winter covers are available for colder climates where the fan is shut down for the winter. Performance enhancing cones are available for
24" to 50" sizes. These can improve performance and efficiency by approximately 5% for FG50, 7% for FG36 fans, and 9% for FG24 fans.
15/16 HEX
3/8" BOLT
LINE UP TO 2.5
ALIGNMENT MARK
15/16 HEX
Figure 4
Belt drive fans are equipped with an automatic belt tensioner and v-belt. The rotary tensioner will compensate for any wear or stretching of
the belt. No adjustments are necessary. Belt will however wear after extensive use. Fan performance will be sacrificed if worn belt is used.
Listen for belt "squeeling" on startup. This would indicate that the belt requires changing or tightening.
The tensioner provides adequate tension when the alignment marks are between 2 and 3. (See Figure 4.) To adjust tensioner, loosen the 3/8"
bolt at the back of tensioner. Using a 15/16" wrench on the front hex, torque the tensioner clockwise until the alignment mark is at 3. Hold the
tensioner at this setting while you tighten the 3/8" bolt to secure the tensioner in this position. Check drive alignment using a straight edge to
make sure the belt is centered on the idler. If pulleys are not properly aligned, belts will wear prematurely.
Lubrication: Belt drive fans are provided with bearing blocks that are pre-lubricated & sealed. They have a double contact seal and steel
slinger that prevents most contamination. However, since the bearings are to operate in very damp and dirty conditions, re-lubrication is
recommended. The grease fitting of the unit should be carefully cleaned before use and the grease should be introduced slowly. Under
normal conditions, the bearings only need re-lubrication every 3 years. Nonetheless, we recommend that each bearing receive one pump
from a grease gun (or until fresh grease is pushed out), every time the unit is washed down (especially if detergent is used.)
NOTE: Use NLGl2 lithium base grease to ensure compatibility with original grease.
CAUTION: Do not use pneumatic grease guns. Slowly introduce grease with manual gun otherwise bearing seals will be destroyed.
15/16 HEX
15/16 HEX
LINE UP TO 2.5
ALIGNMENT MARK
REPLACEMENT PARTS See attached appendices for replacement parts.
3/8” BOLT

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18” Direct Drive
1
2
3 4
5
6
7

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24” Direct Drive

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36” Direct Drive

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FGI 36” Belt Drive

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FG50
FG50B
FRI50 ROTARY TENSIONER BELT DRIVE
FG50H
FG50AH
FG50C3
FG50A3
FG50C
FG50CH
FG503
FG50A
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FGI & FG Exploded View