Powered Aire PTW Series User manual

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Air Curtain
Owner’s Manual
Models:
PTW & PTW-E
POWERED
AIRE Inc.
AIRE CURTAINS ™®
CHECK FOR DAMAGE: When you receive your air cur-
tain, immediately check for visible or concealed dam-
age. Claims should be made immediately to the trans-
portation company. Powered Aire will not be liable for
damage claims submitted late.
LOCATE AND RETAIN THE SERIAL NUMBER: The
unit’s serial number is necessary to request technical
support, order replacement parts or to acquire a wir-
ing diagram. The serial number is located on a silver
sticker located on the right side end cap when facing
the front of the air curtain.
IMPORTANT!
1.
2.
For PARTS call: 724-985-4183
For TECHNICAL SUPPORT call: 724-985-4186
For GENERAL INFORMATION call: 1-888-321-2473
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Indoor installation at drive and pass thru windows with a maximum window
height of 42” and maximum window width of 24”.
Unit mounted variable speed dial.*
8’ 120 volt power cord plugs into standard 15 amp receptacle.
Swivel mounting brackets allow for rear or top mounting and also
allow for adjustment of the discharge angle.
Easy installation.
20 gauge 304 stainless steel outer case with a number three finish.
UL and CSA approved Class H shaded pole 107 Watt motor with auto-reset
thermal protection.
Model ELECTRICALLY HEATED PTW-24E
Avg. velocity at nozzle on highest speed (FPM) 1653
Air ow rate at nozzle on highest speed (CFM) 363
Motor power (Watts) 107
Electric heating capacity 1.2 kW
Temperature rise on highest speed 10.6oF
Amp draw 11.2
Weight (lbs.) 21
Sound level
(Measured 10’ away from unit in a free eld on highest speed) 50 dba
* Unit mounted variable speed dial with FAN/OFF/HEAT rocker switch.
Trained and experienced mechanic required for installaon.
Electrician required for installing oponal door switch.
Model UNHEATED PTW-24
Avg. velocity at nozzle on highest speed (FPM) 1653
Air ow rate at nozzle on highest speed (CFM) 363
Motor power (Watts) 107
Amp draw 1.7
Weight (lbs.) 13
Sound level
(Measured 10’ away from unit in a free eld on highest speed) 50 dba
* Unit mounted variable speed dial with FAN ON/OFF.

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INSTALLATION - Unheated and Heated
• Adjustable mounting brackets to accept four 5/16” lag bolts
• Mounting brackets connected to case with thumb screws to rotate brackets for top or rear
mounting, and to adjust discharge angle +/-20 degrees
MOTOR
GROUNDED
PLUG
HIGH
OFFLOW
UNIT MOUNTED
VARIABLE SPEED
SWITCH
BLACK WHITE
WIRING: MODEL PTW - UNHEATED
WIRING: MODEL PTW-E - HEATED
MECHANICAL: MODEL PTW - UNHEATED
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28.26" MOUNTING WIDTH
POWERED AIRE
888-321-AIRE
26.50"
1.25"1.25"
29.26"
FAN SPEED
LOWHIGH
OFF
28.26” Mounting Width
26.50”
29.26”
1.25” 1.25”
0.34” Mounting
holes for 5/16” lags
TOP
FRONT
BOTTOM
4.50"
4.94"
0.73"
6.25"
6.25”
4.50”
4.94”

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TROUBLESHOOTING
* REPAIRS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A MECHANIC / ELECTRICIAN
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES CHECK/REMEDIES
NON-OPERATIONAL
Main circuit breaker or cord is
unplugged.

or plug cord in.
 
MINIMAL / NO AIR
Intake clogged. Clean air intake.
Air intake restricted. 
curtain.
Air discharge inadequate.


door openers, etc.) Move air
curtain.

wall.
For every 1 inch air curtain is
mounted above the door head-
er, air curtain should be moved
away from the wall 
 Equalize building pressure.
EXCESSIVE BLOWER NOISE/
VIBRATION
Blower wheel dirty Remove and clean.
Damaged blower wheel or
unbalanced wheel Repair or replace.
Motor being worn Replace motor.
ELECTRIC CONTROLS NOT
FUNCTIONING
 
Faulty switch. Repair or replace.
Periodically clean air intake. The interval in between cleanings will vary
per l


*Before any internal maintenance is performed be sure all power to unit is discon-
nected and locked out.
MAINTENANCE


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*Note that the air curtain blowers are direct drive so there are no belts to

that need greased.
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MECHANICAL: MODEL PTW-E - HEATED
5
28.50"
1.25"
1.25"
31.26"
30.26" MOUNTING WIDTH
FAN / OFF / HEAT
FAN SPEED
LOW
HIGH
DOOR HEATERS 888-321-AIRE
POWERED AIRE
AIRE CURTAINS AIRE DOORS
INC.
TM
0.34” Mounting
holes for 5/16” lags
30.26” Mounting Width
28.50”
31.26”
1.25”
1.25”
TOP
FRONT
BOTTOM
7.25"
4.94"
0.73"
9.25"
9.25”
7.25”
4.94”

Scope of Warranty: 
Air
providing our customers with the best designed and manufactured Air Curtains / Door

at Powered Aire Inc. Phone: [phone].
Warranty Period:


All warranes cover parts only.
If Powered Aire does not supply the controls for the air curtain, the unit will not be war-
raned.
Procedure to Receive Warranty Service: Customer should take or ship prepaid the Pow-


of the way in which the Powered Aire product is used, and your name, telephone number
 Repair by Other than Powered
Aire: Customers who are unable to take or ship the Powered Aire product to the factory,

personnel must be approved in advance by Powered Aire. Repairs Outside the Scope of
Warranty: Problems with Powered Aire products can be due to improper maintenance,

due to defects in Powered Aire workmanship or materials. If the authorized Powered Aire
Service Company determines that the problem with a Powered Aire product is not due to
defects in Powered Aire workmanship or materials, then the customer will be responsible


Repairs or Replacement Within the Scope of the Warranty: If a Powered Aire product is
 
the warranty period, then Powered Aire will either repair the product or replace it with
a new one, whichever Powered Aire believes to be appropriate under the circumstances.
Powered Aire is not responsible for the removal and shipping of the Powered Aire prod-



Intended Use: Powered Aire products are designed for industrial / commercial applica-
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Product Specicaons:

Extended Warranes: Ex-


    No Other Warranes and
Liability Limitaon: This Limited Warranty represents Powered Aire’s sole and exclusive
           
customer or any other person shall not exceed the Powered Aire’s sales price of the ap-
plicable Powered Aire Product. Powered Aire disclaims all other expenses and implied
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chantability.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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