Chore-Time 27140-115 User manual

Introduction
Please read the instructions in this manual prior to beginning the installation. This manual is designed to give
necessary information on the installation, assembly, and maintenance of the 36" Direct Drive fan.
The 36" Direct Drive fan may be used for a variety of applications when properly installed.
NOTE: Several versions of the 36" Direct Drive Fan are available. They include:
Part No. 27140-115: 36" Direct Drive Fan including a single phase, 1/2 HP, 115 volt motor.
Part No. 27140-230: 36" Direct Drive Fan including a single phase, 1/2 HP, 230 volt motor.
Part No. 27140-3PH: 36" Direct Drive Fan including a three phase, 1/2 HP, motor for 208-230/460 volt
applications only.
Part No. 27140LM: 36" Direct Drive Fan shipped without a motor.
Assembly
1. Remove rear wire screen by cutting off plastic ties.
2. Detach fan blade from mounting bracket by loosening both square head set screws on the hub.
3. Remove and discard mounting bracket, carriage bolt, and nut from Motor Mount.
4. Install motor by aligning (4) motor bolts to holes on motor mount and fasten with #10 lockwashers
and 10-32 nuts supplied in hardware package.
5. Carefully position fan blade on motor shaft, allowing a clearance of approximately 1/4” (6 mm)
between the fan blade hub and motor. Use the 3/16 x 1" square key (supplied with the motor) between
hub and shaft.
6. Tighten both square head set screws on fan blade hub against motor shaft. A 12 pointed, 3/8" socket is
recommended for this purpose.
7. Reinstall rear wire screen, using plastic ties supplied in the hardware package.
8. Provide electrical supply to the fan motor and wire according to the instructions shipped with the con-
trol or thermostat.
Installation
The fan can be mounted in-wall, or can be suspended from the ceiling. Installation procedure will vary depending
on the type of installation desired.
IN-WALL: See the framing diagrams in Figure 1, page 2, for framing dimensions.
CEILING SUSPENSION: Use the two 3/8" (9.5 mm) holes drilled in the top of the fan assembly. A 13123
Suspension Kit is available, which includes 20’ (6 m) of chain, two eye-bolts with nuts, two screw hooks and four
“S” hooks.
Maintenance
NOTE: Disconnect power before servicing. Fans may start automatically causing serious injury or death.
Keep thefan cleanfor maximum life and best performance. Do notspray with water or cleaning fluids. Remove dirt
by dry brushing.
36” Direct Drive Fan
Model 27140-115 Model 27140-230
Model 27140-3PH Model 27140LM
CTB Inc.
P.O. Box 2000 • Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 • U.S.A.
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail] • Internet: http//www.ctbinc.com MV856DOctober 1997

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Figure 1. IN-WALL Fan Installation
ORDERING INFORMATION
1. All parts should be ordered by PART NUMBER and DESCRIPTION as given in the PARTS LIST.
2. Parts are always billed when shipped. If a returned part is defective, and within warranty period,
credit will be allowed against billing.
3. CHECK SHIPMENT FOR DAMAGES AND SHORTAGES.
4. All claims for damages or shortages resulting from shipment must be filed with the carrier.
36" Direct Drive Fan Parts List
Key Description Part No. Key Description Part No.
1 Wire Screen 27143 8 Wire Screen 7687
2 5/16-18 x 5/8 Carriage Bolt 8282 9 Danger Decal 2527-50
3 5/16-18 Hex Nut 2145 10 Motor:
1/2 HP, 1-PH, 115V
1/2 HP, 1-PH, 230V
1/2 HP, 3-PH, 208-230/460V
27536
28936
27536-3PH
4 5/16 Lock Washer 547 11 Fan Blade 40358
5 36” DD Fan Motor Support 36564 12 #10-32 Hex Nut 4297
6 36” Fan Shroud 5538 13 #10 External Tooth Lock Washer 305
7 36” Fan Motor Mount Post 37209

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Safety Information
Caution, Warning and Danger Decals have been placed on the equipment to warn of potentially dangerous
situations. Care should be taken to keep this information intact and easy to read at all times. Replace missing or
damaged safety signs.
Using the equipment for purposes other than specified in this manual may cause personal injury and or damage to
the equipment.
Safety–Alert Symbol
This is a safety–alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment, be alert to the
potential for personal injury. This equipment is designed to be installed and operated as safely as
possible...however, hazards do exist.
Signal Words
Signal words are used in conjunction with the safety–alert symbol to identify
the severity of the warning.
DANGER...........indicates an imminently hazardoussituationwhich, if
not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
WARNING........indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, COULD result in death orserious injury.
CAUTION..........indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
DANGER: Electrical Hazard
Disconnect electrical power before inspecting or servicing equipment
unless maintenance instructions specifically state otherwise.
Ground all electrical equipment for safety.
All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician in accordance
with local and national electric codes.
Ground all non-current carrying metal parts to guard against electrical
shock.
Withtheexceptionof motoroverloadprotection,electricaldisconnectsand
over current protection are not supplied with the equipment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

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Chore-Time Warranty
Chore-Time Equipment warrants each new product manufactured by it to be free from defects in material or
workmanship for one year from the date of initial installation by the original purchaser. If such a defect is found by
Chore-Time to exist within the one year period, Chore-Time will, at its option, (a) repair or replace such product
free of charge, F.O.B. the factory of manufacture, or (b) refund to the original purchaser the original purchase price,
in lieu of such repair or replacement.
Conditions and limitations:
1. The product must be installed and operated in accordance with instructions published by Chore-Time or
warranty will be void.
2. Warranty is void if all components of a system are not supplied by Chore-Time.
3. This product must be purchased from and installed by an authorized Chore-Time dealer or certified
representative thereof, or the warranty will be void.
4. Malfunctions or failure resulting from misuse, abuse, negligence, alteration, accident, or lack of proper
maintenance shall not be considered defects under this warranty.
5. This warranty applies only to systems for the care of poultry and livestock. Other applications in industry or
commerce are not covered by this warranty.
Chore-Timeshall not be liable for any ConsequentialorSpecialDamage which anypurchasermay suffer or claim
to have suffered as a result of any defect in the product. “Consequential” or “Special Damages” as used herein
include, but are not limited to, lost or damaged products or goods, costs of transportation, lost sales, lost orders,
lost income, increased overhead, labor and incidental costs and operational inefficiencies.
THIS WARRANTY CONSTITUTESCHORE-TIME’S ENTIRE AND SOLE WARRANTY ANDCHORE-TIME
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE SOLD AND DESCRIPTION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT FURNISHED HEREUNDER.
Any exceptions to this warranty must be authorized in writing by an officer of the company. Chore-Time reserves
the right to change models and specifications at any time without notice or obligation to improve previous models.
CHORE-TIME EQUIPMENT, A Division of CTB, Inc.
P.O. Box 2000 • Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 • U.S.A.
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail] • Internet: http//www.ctbinc.com