GSi PNEG-163-04 Owner's manual

Centrifugal Fan
Installation and Operation
Owner’s Manual
PNEG-163-04
Date: 11-26-07
PNEG-163-04

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1. All wire connections
2. Tip clearance on blade
3. Fan blade torqued to torque specs
4. Grill guard in place and tight
5. Fuse in place, extra fuse provided
6. Motor rotation correct
7. Contactor engages properly
8. Running amperage
9. Vibration
10. All fasteners tight
11. Indicator light
12. All decals and serial number tag
13. Aesthetic appearance
14. Manual
15. Manual Supplements for Double Inlet Fans
Model #:
Serial #:
Tester Signature:
Date:

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Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Safety .................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Guidelines ................................................................................................................ 5
Safety Decals ...................................................................................................................... 8
Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer ............................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Installation ....................................................................................................................... 10
Pre-Installation Requirements ........................................................................................... 10
Fan Installation .................................................................................................................. 11
Electrical Installation ......................................................................................................... 11
Test Run ............................................................................................................................ 12
Ground Rod Installation .................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3 Fan Specifications ........................................................................................................... 14
1750 rpm Fan Electrical Specifications ............................................................................. 14
3500 rpm Fan Electrical Specifications ............................................................................. 15
Fan Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 16
Discharge Bolt Pattern Dimensions .................................................................................. 17
Inlet Cone Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 18
Fan Wheel Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 19
Fan Pad Location .............................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 4 Operation ......................................................................................................................... 21
Fan Start-Up ...................................................................................................................... 21
Fan Shut-Down ................................................................................................................. 21
Maintaining Grain Quality .................................................................................................. 21
Grain Storage .................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 23
Fan Wheel Removal & Installation .................................................................................... 23
Fan Wheel Inspection & Maintenance .............................................................................. 24
Taper Bushing Torque Requirements ............................................................................... 25
Fan Motor Removal & Installation ..................................................................................... 25
General Inspection ............................................................................................................ 25
Lubrication & Bearings ...................................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting Charts ..................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 6 Parts ................................................................................................................................. 29
Main Assembly - 1750 rpm Fans ...................................................................................... 30
Main Assembly - 3500 rpm Fans ...................................................................................... 35
Main Assembly - Single Inlet Direct Drive Fan .................................................................. 40
Main Assembly - Double Inlet Fan .................................................................................... 41
Internal Bearing Arch Assembly - Double Inlet Fan .......................................................... 42
Motor Drives - Double Inlet Fan ........................................................................................ 43
Shaft Coupling ................................................................................................................... 44
Control Box Sub - Assembly ............................................................................................. 45
Control Box Assembly - Single Phase 230 Volt ................................................................ 46
Control Box Assembly - Three Phase 230 Volt ................................................................. 47
Control Box Assembly - Three Phase 460 Volt ................................................................. 51
Motor Conduit Assembly ................................................................................................... 56

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Chapter 7 Schematics / Wiring Diagrams .......................................................................................62
Wiring Schematic - 230 Volt 1 Phase ................................................................................62
Wiring Diagram - CF-3-1C .................................................................................................63
Wiring Schematic - 230 Volt 1 Phase ................................................................................64
Wiring Diagram - CHS-3-1C ..............................................................................................65
Wiring Schematic - 230 Volt 1 Phase ................................................................................66
Wiring Diagram - CF-5-1C, CF-7.5-1C, CHS-5-1C & CHS-7.5-1C ...................................67
Wiring Schematic - 230 Volt 1 Phase ................................................................................68
Wiring Diagram - CF-10-1C & CHS-10-1C ........................................................................ 69
Wiring Schematic - 230 Volt 1 Phase ................................................................................70
Wiring Diagram - CF-15-1C ............................................................................................... 71
Wiring Schematic - 230 Volt 3 Phase ................................................................................72
Wiring Diagram - 230 Volt 3 Phase ...................................................................................73
Wiring Schematic - 460 Volt 3 Phase ................................................................................74
Wiring Diagram - 460 Volt 3 Phase ...................................................................................75
Chapter 8 Appendix A........................................................................................................................76
Chapter 9 Warranty ............................................................................................................................77

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1.SAFETY
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and
understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment
problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in
the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines. To help you recognize this information, we
use the symbols that are defined below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these
sections. Failure to read this manual and it’s safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and
may lead to serious injury or death.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTE
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
NOTE indicates information about the equipment that
you should pay special attention to.

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1. SAFETY
Follow Safety Instructions
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and
safety signs on your equipment. Keep signs in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs.
Be sure new equipment components and repair parts
include the current safety signs. Replacement safety
signs are available from the manufacturer.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use
controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without
instruction.
Keep your machinery in proper working condition.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may
impair the function and/or safety and affect machine
life.
If you do not understand any part of this manual and
need assistance, contact your dealer.
Practice Safe Maintenance
Always lockout power source before servicing
equipment.
Understand service procedures before doing
work. Keep area clean and dry.
Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while
it is in operation. Keep hands, feet, and clothing
from rotating belt and idlers.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly
installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace
worn or broken parts. Remove any build up of
grease, oil, or debris.
Be prepared if fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher
handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors,
ambulance service, hospital, and fire
department near your telephone.
Prepare for Emergencies
Keep Emergency Equipment
Quickly Accessible

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1. SAFETY
Wear Protective Clothing
Wear close fitting clothing and safety
equipment appropriate to the job.
Ear Plugs or Muffs should be worn at all
times to protect ears from high noise
levels.
Safety glasses should be worn at all times
to protect eyes from debris.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from
sharp edges on plastic or steel parts.
Wear steel toe boots to help protect your
toes from falling debris.
A respirator may be needed if a hog house
has poor ventilation. Waste fumes can be
toxic.
Remove all jewelry.
Tuck in any loose or dangling shoe strings.
Long hair should be tied up and back.
Wear hard hat to help protect your head.
Eye Protection
Gloves
Steel Toe Boots
Respirator
Hard Hat
Hearing Protection
Install & Operate Electrical Equipment Properly
Electrical controls should be installed by a qualified
electrician and must meet the standards set by the
national electrical code and all local and state codes.
Disconnect and lock out all power sources before
installing wires/cables or servicing equipment.
Install & Operate Gas-Fired Equipment Properly
Fuel supply should be installed by a qualified gas
technician and must meet local and state codes for
gaseous fuel supplies.
Disconnect and lock out all fuel sources before
servicing equipment.

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1. SAFETY
SAFETY DECALS
Safety decals should be read and understood by all people in the grain handling area.
If a decal is damaged or is missing contact:
The GSI Group, Inc.
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL 62510
Ph:(217)-226-4421
A free replacement will be sent to you.
Operation above maximum speed will
structurally damage fan blade and void
warranty.
Do not operate fan above maximum speed.
Maximum speed: 1750 rpm
IMPORTANT
DC-1544
IMPORTANT!
To Maintain Proper Working Conditions and
Avoid Possible Failure at Harvest Time,
Operate Motor Unit for 20 Minutes Each
Month.
DC-163
Part Number: DC-1749
Size: 1.75" x 3.75"
Located on fan coupling guard on motor driven fans.
WARNING
Stay clear of rotating
blade. Blade could start
automatically. Can cause
serious injury. Disconnect
power before servicing.
DC-1225
-DC 889
Lockout power
before servicing.
HIGH VOLTAGE.
Will cause injury
or death.
Part Number: DC-1225
Size: 4.875" x 2.25"
Located on fan housing side near fan inlet.
Part Number: DC-1224
Size: 2.625" x 4.625"
Located on fan housing
side above motor &
located on outside of
control box lid.
Part Number: DC-889
Size: 2.813" x 1.375"
Located inside control box.
Part Number: DC-113
Size: 4.75" x 1.625"
Located on painted inlet cone of
fan housing.
Part Number: DC-1544
Size: 4.00" x 6.00"
Located on fan housing motor side.
Part Number: DC-163
Located on fan housing motor side.
Part Number: DC-219
Located on fan inlet cone.
AIRFLOW
AIRFLOW

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1. SAFETY
Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer
This product has sharp edges! These sharp edges may cause serious injury. To avoid injury
handle sharp edges with caution and use proper protective clothing and equipment at all times.
General Safety Statements
Thank you for choosing a GSI Group product. It is designed to give excellent performance and
service for many years.
It is the plan of The GSI Group to improve its product whenever possible and practical to do so.
We reserve the right to change, improve, and modify products at any time without obligation to
make changes, improvements, and modifications on equipment sold previously.
The principal concern of The GSI Group Inc. (“GSI”) is your safety and the safety of others
associated with grain handling equipment. This manual is written to help you understand safe
operating procedures, and some of the problems that may be encountered by the operator or
other personnel.
As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards and
precautions exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment, or who are in the
dryer area. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may produce a very
dangerous situation, where serious injury or death may occur.
THIS MANUAL DESCRIBES THE OPERATION OF THE CENTRIFUGAL FAN. THIS
PRODUCT IS IDEAL FOR THE CONDITIONING OF CORN, SOYBEANS, AND OTHER
SELECT GRAINS. ANY OTHER USE IS CONSIDERED A MISUSE OF THE PRODUCT.
GSI DOES NOT WARRANT ANY ROOF DAMAGE
CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE VACUUM OR INTERNAL
PRESSURE FROM FANS OR OTHER AIR MOVING
SYSTEMS. ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND/OR
“MAKEUP AIR” DEVICES SHOULD BE PROVIDED
FOR ALL POWERED AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS.
GSI DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF
DOWNWARD FLOW SYSTEMS (SUCTION).
SEVERE ROOF DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM
ANY BLOCKAGE OF AIR PASSAGES. RUNNING
FANS DURING HIGH HUMIDITY/COLD WEATHER
CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE AIR EXHAUST OR
INTAKE PORTS TO FREEZE.
CAUTION

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2. INSTALLATION
Pre-Installation Requirements
Foundation
Use the dimension illustration in the specifications section of this manual to determine the
physical size of the fan to be installed. Use the dimensions shown to determine the position of
the fan installation with respect to other equipment.
For proper operation of your fan, the unit is to be mounted on a level pad. The fan should not be
anchored to the pad, but it should be allowed to “float” on the pad.The fan pad should be offset
2.00" below the top of the bin foundation. Refer Figure 3F on Page20 in the specifications section
of this manual for recommendations of pad placement with respect to various catalog transition
ducts.
Transition
The transition duct should be all metal construction, with a gradual angle to the rectangular
opening in the bin wall. The duct should allow for a smooth transition with minimal resistance of
the airflow from the fan discharge to the bin plenum. Keep the entrance of the plenum as clear
as possible from obstructions by floor support.
Roof Exhaust
Adequate exhaust air openings in the roof are required to prevent any additional back pressure
from building in the bin. See “Roof Damage Warning” on Page 9.
Power Supply
Adequate power must be supplied to the fan for reliable operation. Consult the local power
company and have a representative survey the installation. Only the power company can ensure
that their system is sized properly to provide adequate service to the installation and new
equipment.
Wire Size
Undersized wire can lead to voltage drop which causes motor overheating and shortened motor
life. Use the electrical specifications chart in this manual to size the supply wire according to the
horsepower of the fan and the distance to the power supply. Refer to the “Fan Specifications”
on Page 14 to find the full load current of the motor for a given fan size. The full load current can
also be found on the motor nameplate.
Service Disconnect
Each fan motor must be supplied with an independent power circuit, equipped with a fused
disconnect switch. Locate this switch near the unit, as the power should be shut off before
servicing the fan.
It is the customer’s responsibility to provide a fused disconnect and motor overload protection.
These must be properly sized and connected to allow proper motor operation. Failure to provide
these components could cause severe motor damage and void the manufacturer’s warranty.