RITE-HITE Revolution Installation instructions

THIS MANUAL COVERS ALL UNITS SHIPPED 1/07 TO DATE
PRINTED IN U.S.A. PUBLICATION NO. RCF
RITE-HITE PRINT SHOP JANUARY 2007
AFTERMARKET
CORPORATION
REVOLUTIONTM
HV/LS FAN
INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
UNPACKING OF PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
TOOLS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
MOUNTING OF FAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
I BEAM MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SUPPORT CHANNEL MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
ATTACHMENT OF MOTOR BRACKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
SAFETY CABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
STABILIZATION CABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
BLADE ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
GUARDING THE FAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
FIELD WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
CONTROL BOX WIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
CONTROL BOX MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
MOTOR WIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
ANNUAL PLANNED MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
PARTS LIST – CEILING BRACKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
PARTS LIST – LOWER BRACKET – MOTOR BRACKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
PARTS LIST – FAN BLADES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
PARTS LIST –
STABILIZATION CABLES-CONTROL BOXES-LABEL PLATE-EXTENSION TUBE . . . . . . . . .21
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the RevolutionTM Fan from RITE-HITE AFTERMARKET CORPORATION.
IMPORTANT
Read and understand contents of this manual prior to installation or operation of this equipment.
For best results, have this product serviced by your authorized RITE-HITE®Aftermarket
representative.
NOTICE TO USER
Your local RITE-HITE AFTERMARKET CORPORATION Representative provides the Planned
Maintenance Program (P.M.P.) which can be fitted to your specific operation. Call your local
representative or RITE-HITE AFTERMARKET CORPORATION at 1-414-355-2600 or toll free at
1-800-456-0600.

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SAFETY WARNINGS
This is the highest level statement. Failure to
follow the listed instructions will most likely
result in severe injury or death.
IMPORTANT is used to draw attention
to a procedure that needs to be followed to
prevent machine or property damage.
When working with electrical or electronic
controls, make sure that the power source has
been locked out and tagged according to OSHA
regulations and approved local electrical codes.
This is a statement of serious hazard. Failure to
follow the listed instructions could place the
individual at risk of serious injury or death.
The statements used with this level of
warning deal with a safe operating
procedure. If the procedure is ignored, the
possibility of personal injury may exist.
WARNING!!!
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WARNING!!!
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CAUTION !!!
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DANGER !!!
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IMPORTANT!!!
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires that, in addition to posting safety warnings and
barricading the work area, the power supply has been locked in the OFF position or disconnected. It is mandatory
that an approved lockout device is utilized. An example of a lockout device is illustrated above. The proper lockout
procedure requires that the person responsible for the repairs is the only person who has the ability to remove the
lockout device.
In addition to the lockout device, it is also a requirement to tag the power control in a manner that will clearly note
that repairs are under way and state who is responsible for the lockout condition. Tagout devices have to be
constructed and printed so that exposure to weather conditions or wet and damp locations will not cause the tag to
deteriorate or become unreadable.
RITE-HITE®Corporation does not recommend any particular lockout device, but recommends the utilization of a
device that meets OSHA standards (refer to OSHA regulation 1910.147). RITE-HITE®Corporation also recommends
the review and implementation of an entire safety program for the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout).
These regulations are available through OSHA publication 3120.

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UNPACKING OF THE COMPONENTS
You should have received the following items:
(2) boxes of fan blades, they are packed (2) per box for a total of (4) blades – approximately 50
lb. per box.
(1) motor / hub assembly – approximately 160 lb.
(1) box containing miscellaneous mounting hardware and cables - approximately 50 lb.
(1) box containing the control box – approximately 35 lb.
Insure you have received all of the above items before installation begins. Notify the factory if
parts are missing or damaged.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
(2) 7/16” wrenches
(2) 1/2” wrenches
(2) 9/16” wrenches
(2) ¾” wrenches
(1) Vice grip
(1) Large standard screwdriver
(1) Small standard screwdriver
(1) Torque wrench capable of 200 ft-lb
(1) ¾” square drive for torque wrench
(1) Metric 7mm deep well socket
(1) 1/4” cable cutter
If you are mounting to support angles that span building joists, you will also need a
drill and a ½” drill bit

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MOUNTING OF THE FAN
FAN WEIGHT AND TORQUE
The weight of the fan that will be suspended
from the ceiling is approximately 300 lbs. and
will generate torque of up to 300 ft-lb.
IMPORTANT!!!
FAN DISTANCE FROM CEILING AND
OBSTRUCTIONS
The blades on the Rite-Hite Revolution Fan
are angled upward to provide improved
airflow. A combination of centrifugal force
and air pressure cause the blades to move
upward to their operating position. Measure
the distance to possible obstructions and
mount the fan accordingly using the diagram
below to insure the blades will have proper
clearance in all areas when the fan is
running. Whenever possible allow 12”
additional clearance to existing obstructions.
IMPORTANT!!!

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I-BEAM MOUNTING
If the fan is being mounted to a building
support I-beam (6-14 inches wide) the fan can
be mounted directly to the beam with the
brackets provided. Clamp the brackets around
the beam as shown using the holes in the
upper beam mounting bracket that are closest
to the edge of the beam. See figure below. For
beams that are larger than the bracket,
(greater than 14 inches wide) clamp the
bracket on one edge of the beam and drill
holes through the beam to bolt the other side
securely. Use only grade 8 hardware.
Use a level to insure the extension tube is
hanging vertical.
SUPPORT CHANNEL MOUNTING
Never mount the fan to only one building
joist. One joist will not provide the rigidity and
support necessary for the fan during operation.
When using a support channel to span (2)
building joists you must use material that will
securely support the fan. We recommend
using (2) pieces of 3” x 3” x .25” angle. These
angles should be mounted in a way such that
the fan can be hung using the standard I-beam
mounting bracket. See the figure below. The
angles should be securely mounted to the
building joists to insure the angles cannot
move. Use a level to insure the extension tube
is hanging vertical.

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ATTACHMENT OF MOTOR BRACKET
The motor bracket attaches to the extension
rod with (2) ½” x 4.5” long – grade 8 bolts,
washers and lock nuts. Position the motor
bracket so that one angle is on each side of the
extension tube. The bolts can be inserted
through the holes in the angles at the top of the
motor bracket and through the extension rod
and back through the second angle. Tighten
both lock nuts securely. When an extended
down rod is used, the smaller square tubing (3”
x 3”) will telescope
inside the larger
square tubing (3.5” x
3.5”) The brackets
on the top of the
motor bracket are
bolted in slots to
allow the larger tube
to bolt to the top of
the motor. The 3” x
3” tube should
always bolt to the
ceiling bracket.
SAFETY CABLES
Cables are included with this kit to wrap
around the bolted brackets at the ceiling and
the top of the extension tube. A second
cable should be wrapped through the bottom
of the extension tube and the top of the
motor housing. On adjustable length
extension tubes, a third cable should be
used to secure the center bolted joint of the
extension tubes. These cables support the
fan to the ceiling if one of the bolted joints
were to come loose. Secure the cables with
the cable clamps that are provided. See
figures to the right.
IMPORTANT!!!

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STABILIZATION CABLES
Cables are included with the kit to attach the
fan bracket back to the ceiling in (4)
locations. These cables will help to stabilize
the fan for any situations such as cross
winds or impacts which may otherwise be
strong enough to tilt the fan and cause the
blades to impact a ceiling joist or other
object. These cables are secured at the
ceiling with (2) cable clamps and tightened
with a turnbuckle. Cut cable to length as
required.
IMPORTANT!!!
BLADE ATTACHMENT
The fan blades are set in place on the fan
hub. Raise the blade above the arm of the
hub and allow the blade to slide into the slot
provided on the hub. Each fan blade is then
attached to the hub with a 1” bolt that is
provided. Use a torque wrench with a ¾”
drive extension to tighten the bolt to 200 ft-lb.
When properly tightened the blade will tilt
upward from the hub at approximately 6
degrees. Clean each blade with a paper
towel to remove fingerprints and dirt before
the blades are installed.
IMPORTANT!!! GUARDING THE FAN
A fan should be guarded if there is potential
for a person or object to come into contact
with moving blades. In some cases this
guarding can be a structure which is built
near the edge of the blades to keep fork
trucks and other objects from entering a
danger area. In other cases such as when
fans are mounted on low ceilings, it may be
necessary to build a “cage” around the fan
blades to insure objects do not come into
contact with the moving blades. It will be
best to mount this cage independent of the
fan and support it from the ceiling or columns
as necessary.
IMPORTANT!!!

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FIELD WIRING DIAGRAM

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CONTROL BOX WIRING