SonicAire MOBILE Series User manual

WARNING
Installation and electrical wiring must be completed by qualified persons in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.
Before servicing or cleaning the unit, disconnect the fan from the power supply and follow proper lock-out-tag-out procedures for your
location. Any cover, guard, or safety device removed for repair must be replaced as originally installed.
Ensure installation securement does not penetrate walls or ceilings where electrical components or wiring could be potentially damaged.
Fan units are not designed or intended to be mounted to movable objects.
All overhead areas must be cleaned and free of dust buildup prior to powering on fan. If fan is not in service, any dust buildup must be
cleaned prior to restarting fan.
SonicAire fans are for the prevention of dust accumulation and are not to be used for declassifying areas with dust accumulation.
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Congratulations on selecting the most powerful and
advanced SonicAire fan. Our company wants you to
be 100% satisfied with your purchase. At SonicAire,
we are focused on providing exceptional customer
service. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your
equipment or have any other questions, we urge you
to give us a call. We have a dedicated staff eager to
assist you with any questions or concerns.
Technical Specifications
Voltage: 110v / 1 Phase, 60 Hz
Motor: 1 HP TEAO Fan
Weight: 450 lbs / 204.1 kg
Oscillation: 120° Vertical Cleaning Radius
Temp Rating: For use up to 55°C/130°F
Model: Mobile
OWNER’S MANUAL
MOBILE SERIES FANS
Original Instructions
Please read and save these instructions.
Table of Contents
Safety information 2
General Safety 2
Tip-Over Hazards 2
Electrical Hazards 2
Collision Hazards 2
Setting up your fan 3
Unpacking your fan 3
Inspection and startup 4
Placing your fan 7
LCD screen controls 8
Maintaining your fan 9
iDrive 12
Wiring diagrams 16

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Safety information
WARNING: Failure to follow recommended operating and safety procedures may
result in death or serious injury.
We recommend that you manually clean your facility’s overhead area before
turning on the Mobile fan. The dust buildup must be reduced to below the minimum
explosive concentration (MEC) level. Disconnect power from ALL other equipment
during start up to prevent a hazardous condition.
General Safety
• Avoid hazardous situations.
• Always perform a pre-operation inspection of the unit.
• Always perform function tests prior to operation.
• Inspect the workplace for safety concerns.
• Only use the fan unit in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
• Ensure that cords and air hoses are maintained in a manner that minimizes trip
hazards.
Tip-Over Hazards
• Do not raise the fan unless the stand is on a firm, level surface.
• Do not raise the fan unless all four legs are locked into the down position and each
caster brake has been locked.
• Do not raise the fan unless each 25lb stability steel ballast has been placed and
secured on each leg of the unit.
• Do not move machine while fan is in raised position.
• Do not raise fan in strong or gusty winds.
• Do not place ladders or scaffolds against any part of this machine.
• Do not use machine on moving objects or vehicles of any kind.
Electrical Hazards
• Do not operate this unit near any overhead electrical current.
• In the event that the unit contacts an energized power source or becomes electrically
charged, DO NOT touch the unit.
Collision Hazards
• Before lowering the fan, ensure the area surrounding the unit is free of obstructions
and personnel.

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• Inspect the workplace to avoid overhead obstructions or possible hazards.
• Keep the area surrounding the unit free of objects.
• SonicAire encourages the use of a caution barrier around the Mobile fan.
Setting up your fan
Unpacking your fan
The Mobile fan is shipped on its side as illustrated in Figure 1.1. Please follow these
unpacking instructions to prevent injury or damage to the unit. CAUTION: Use three
people to unpack the unit.
Figure 1.1
Shipping box
1 Remove wall, strapping, and plastic wrap from crate.
2 Fold (2) support legs out until they are perpendicular to the lift and locked in place
with a locking collar. Ensure each leg clicks into place. Engage the caster brakes to
keep the lift from rolling.
3 While one person is stabilizing the base of the lift, have two others remove the fan
from the box, lifting it until it is upright.
4 Ensure that the entire fan assembly is free of the box. Rotate the unit and fold the
remaining two legs until all four legs are resting on the floor and the unit is in a full

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vertical position.
Figure 1.2
Mobile fan assembly
Once the fan is upright, lock the last (2)
support legs as in Step 2.
5 Remove the handlebar assembly and
control panel from the shipping box.
6 Remove the (4) steel leg ballasts from
the bottom section of the shipping crate.
7 Install the steel ballast on each leg of
the support legs. The (2) ballasts with
post mounts (for handlebar assembly)
should be installed on the two legs on
either side of the valve (Figure 1.2).
8 Insert the handlebars into the posts as
shown in Figure 1.2. Tighten handlebar
set screws (4) to secure.
9 Secure the ballast by tightening each
set screw against the legs (2 each)
(Figure 1.2).
10 Secure the panel to the fan handlebar
by installing the (2) provided 1/4” bolts
and lock nuts.
11 Connect the female circular
connector from the control panel to the male circular connector on the hub of the
fan. Attention: Ensure that the decals on the male and female plugs align
before pushing the plugs together. DO NOT FORCE!
Inspection and startup
I. Perform a pre-operation inspection
1 Be aware of and avoid the following during start up and operation:
• Drop-offs or holes
• Bumps, floor obstructions, or debris
• Sloped surfaces
• Unstable or slippery surfaces
• Overhead obstructions or high voltage cables

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• Hazardous locations
• Inadequate surface support to withstand all load forces imposed by the
machine
• Wind and weather conditions
2 Ensure that the operator’s manual is complete, legible and available for reference.
3 Ensure that all decals are legible and in place.
4 Visually inspect all machine components.
• Circular connector is secure
• Power cable is clear of obstructions
• Compressed air is secured the control panel
• Electrical cables and pneumatic lines are not trip hazards on the floor
• Fan guards are intact and secure
II. Start up your fan(s)
Figure 1.3
Mobile fan lift base
1 Lock all four caster wheels to prevent unit from moving (Figure 1.3).
2 Turn the VFD potentiometer to “0” (Figure 1.5).
3 Connect to a non-GFCI 115v/1ph/60Hz outlet.
4 Press F1 on the keypad once. The display should read “F1-FAN OFF OSC ON.” The
fan should start to oscillate and rotate. Press the F1 button three more times to stop

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the fan from oscillating and rotating. The display should read “F1-FAN OFF OSC
OFF.”
MOBILE
Figure 1.4
Mobile control panel
5Press the F1 button twice. The display
should read “F1-FAN ON OSC OFF.” The fan motor
will start slowly and increase to approximately
30% speed (20 Hz). Turn the potentiometer to
“9”; the fan should slowly increase to full speed
(60 Hz). Turn the potentiometer back to “0” to
gradually decrease fan speed to 30%. Note: 30%
is considered minimum speed for the Mobile fan.
6 Press the F1 button two more times to stop
the fan (Figure 1.4). The display should read “F1-
FAN OFF OSC OFF.”
7 Connect 90 psi plant air to the control panel
using the 1/4” quick connect fitting.
8Press and hold the F3 button. The lift should
Figure 1.5
Variable Frequency
Drive
slowly rise. Ensure the power cable is free of obstructions
when lifting the unit. Note: ensure both brake feet are in
contact with the floor while the lift is in the raised position.
9 Release the F3 button when the fan reaches the
desired height. Note: ensure the area around the fan is free
of obstructions.
10 Press and hold the F3 button again. The fan should
begin to descend. Continue to hold the F3 button until the
fan unit has descended completely.
11 Raise the fan back to maximum height by pressing
and holding the F3 button again.
12 Press the F1 button three times. The display
should read “F1-FAN ON OSC ON.” The fan should slowly rotate and oscillate during
this step.
13 Press the F1 button one more time to stop the fan. Lower the fan as instructed in
step #10.

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Your SonicAire®fan is now ready for operation.
Once the assembly and inspection are
complete, you may disconnect the Mobile
fan from the power and air sources and
move the unit to the desired location for
operation.
Placing your fan
1 Lock all four caster wheels to prevent unit
from moving (Figure 1.3).
2 Ensure all switches are turned to the “OFF”
position.
3 Place Caution barriers or cones as required.
This is necessary if your fan is located in a
high-traffic area.
4 Plug in 115V cord and connect to plant
compressed air hose or portable compressed
air tank.
Note: Ensure that the fan will be able to
rotate a full 360° without hitting any object
in the overhead area. Do not locate near
any humidifier or adiabetic cooler which
produces free moisture which can get on
the fan.
5 Raise fan to desired height for cleaning area.
6 Turn FAN switch to “ON” position or set it to
“AUTO” if running from the control timer (see p.
7 for programming).
7 Turn ROTATE switch to “AUTO” for rotation
and oscillation when the fan is operating.

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LCD screen controls
-MOBILE--MOBILE-
REMAINING TIME00:00hREMAINING TIME00:00h
F1-FAN OFF OSC-OFFF1-FAN OFF OSC-OFF
F2-TIMER OFF 01:30hF2-TIMER OFF 01:30h
F3-LIFT ENABLEDF3-LIFT ENABLED
F3-STOP OSCILLATIONF3-STOP OSCILLATION
The Mobile control panel is equipped
with a keypad and LCD Screen Control
System for programming and operating
your Mobile fan. Use the information in
this section to understand the functions
and features associated with the LCD
Panel Control System.
FUNCTION 1: Turning your fan on and o
Figure 2.1
Turning your Mobile fan ON and
OFF
Pressing the F1 button will cycle through
the on/off settings for Oscillation and Fan
Motor Operation. Press the F1 button
once, as shown in Figure 2.1, to turn on
fan oscillation. Press the F1 button again
to turn off oscillation and turn on fan.
Press the F1 button again to turn both
oscillation and fan on together. Press F1
again to turn off both.
F1 (1x): Fan OFF,Oscillation ON
F1 (2x): Fan ON,Oscillation OFF
F1 (3x): Fan ON,Oscillation ON
F1 (4x): Fan OFF,Oscillation OFF
Figure 2.2
Adjusting the run timer (hour:minute
designation highlighted)
FUNCTION 2: Run timer
Press F2 to cycle through the on/off
settings for the run timer. This function
operates a countdown timer for how
long the fan will operate. To change the
time of operation, press and hold the ESC
button until the hour:minute designation
is highlighted. Press ENTER to highlight
the individual time selection. Use the up/

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down arrows to set the desired run time. When done press ENTER.
Figure 2.3
Raising and lowering the pneumatic
lift
FUNCTION 3: Lift
operation
Press and hold the F3 button to raise the
pneumatic lift and deploy the brakes.
Press and hold the F3 button again to
lower the lift.
Note: The F3 button must be held until the
desired height is achieved. Once returned
to the lowest position, the brakes will
release.
Maintaining your fan
Continuous operation
SonicAire fans are designed so that they can operate continuously. In order for the fan
to create an effective overhead barrier to prevent dust accumulation, the fan MUST be
running during production.
CAUTION: It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the fans are operated
frequently enough that a “dust cloud” is not produced by the fan(s). SonicAire fans are
not designed or intended to be used as a “blow down” tool, and should not be used as
such. Dust concentrations must remain below Minimum Explosive Concentration (MEC)
levels.
If the fans will not be operated continuously, they should be operated frequently enough
that when turned on, no visible quantities of dust can be seen in the atmosphere. If dust
is visible when the fan started from a “cold” state, the fan should be operated more
frequently.
Customers should map the facility that the Mobile fan is to be used in, and should identify
strategic points of operation. These points should be identified on the map, and on the
floor in the facility. The fan should be moved to all identified positions on a regular basis
to ensure that each location is regularly cleaned. SonicAire recommends creating a
schedule and documentation to ensure this happens on a regular basis.

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Electrical information
All owner furnished electrical service and components must meet
the requirements of local/national codes. All SonicAire fans must
have individual circuit protection. Failure to use individual circuit
protection will void the equipment warranty.
CAUTION
The SonicAire fan motor is a three-phase 0.7kw/1 hp motor. The motor operates at 1725
rpm at 60 Hz. The indexing gear motor is 110 volt and runs at 1 rpm (at 60Hz). It is
sealed and rated at 40W. Power is transmitted to the fan motor and gear motor through
a 15 amp slip ring mounted in the unified electrical enclosure (See Wiring Diagrams, p.
16-17).
Maintenance schedule
WARNING: Lock out the fan prior to accessing the fan or opening any electrical or
mechanical enclosures.
SonicAire recommends that you complete the following steps every six months:
• Clean and visually inspect your fan for any abnormal conditions or wear.
• Verify that all fasteners (bolts, nuts, etc.) are tight and tighten as required.
• Inspect the gear motor for oil leakage.
• Inspect the upper cylinder (semi-annual) as follows:
1 Plug in Mobile fan and connect it to air supply.
2 Using the controls, lift the fan assembly approximately 6 in. (150 mm) and
support the fan assembly so that it can’t be lowered.
3 Disconnect the connecting link from the driven disc by removing the
shoulder bolt (Figure 3.2).
4 Using a hoist, lift the fan assembly approximately 6 inches. Note: hoist
should be approved for lifting a minimum of 250 lbs).
5 Disconnect power and air supply from the unit.
6 Slide all lift cylinders down away from the reinforcing collar.

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7 Inspect the upper lift cylinder for any signs of cracking or bulging. Pay
particular attention to the area just below the reinforcing collar.
8 If any issues are observed, remove unit from service and contact SonicAire
Parts and Service.
9 If no damage is observed, the unit can be put back into service.
Once per year we recommend that you:
• Check all electrical connections for proper tightness.
All bearings are sealed or self-lubricated and require no additional lubrication. Although
they require no maintenance they may wear out over time.
Fan Parts Warranty
SonicAire equipment comes with a 1-year parts and factory service only warranty. The
warranty begins after the product is shipped from the factory. This should allow sufficient
time for transportation and installation of the fan unit. This warranty is provided to the
original purchaser of the product and is non-transferable.
When the fan unit is installed, operated and maintained in conjunction with other
SonicAire mounting equipment, controls, and accessories according to instructions
included or provided by SonicAire, SonicAire will provide replacement parts and factory
labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when the fan unit was
purchased, or at its sole discretion replace the unit.
Should you experience any issues with your SonicAire fan unit, please contact SonicAire
Parts and Service ([email protected] or 1-336-712-2437). You will be
guided through some troubleshooting steps and offered the option to receive replacement
parts or return the unit to the factory for repairs. SonicAire replacement parts carry a 1
year warranty.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
1 Use in a manner that is inconsistent with SonicAire’s user, operator, or installation
instructions.
2 Service or parts to correct improper installation, maintenance, or installation not in
accordance with electrical codes or safety standards.
3 Parts for conversion of fan unit to different operational voltage than was originally
ordered.

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4 Damage from unapproved environmental conditions, accident, misuse, abuse, fire,
floods, or acts of God.
5 Damage from use in conjunction with products not approved by SonicAire.
6 Repairs to parts or fan unit to correct product damage or defects caused by improper
service, alteration or modification of the fan unit.
7 Cosmetic damage including scratches, dents, chips,and other damage to the fan unit
finishes, unless such damage results from defects in materials and workmanship
and is reported to SonicAire within 45 days of shipment from factory.
8 Discoloration, rust, or oxidation of surfaces resulting from caustic or corrosive
environments including but not limited to high salt concentrations, high moisture or
humidity, exposure to chemicals, or elevated ambient temperatures. Standard Pro
Series fans are warrantied to 130°F/55°C. Extreme Temperature Fans and Parts are
available for warrantied parts to 170°F/75°C. Contact SonicAire Parts and Service
at 1-336-712-2437 for more information.
9 Housekeeping expenses due to inoperative condition of a fan unit.
10 On-site field labor, removal, re-installation, or shipping costs of returning fan unit
back to factory for repairs.
The cost of the repair or replacement under any of these excluded circumstances shall
be borne by the customer.
iDrive
The iDrive system allows you to adjust the preferred cleaning area by changing the
vertical oscillation angle. The iDrive system (Figure 2.1) allows the user to make simple
adjustments to achieve a custom cleaning angle.
Connecting Link
The Connecting Link connects the Drive and Driven Discs. Figure 1.6 shows the proper
assembly order of the Connecting Link.
Drive Disc
The Drive Disc is located at the top of the iDrive assembly. This disc determines the
magnitude of oscillation.
Driven Disc
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where the fan nozzle angle will be directed.
Each setting consists of an alphanumeric combination that indicates where to install the
Connecting Link as shown in Figure 2.1 (see Page 13 for additional settings).
3
3
-
-
Y
Y
J
J
Standard Oscillation
Connecting
Link
Drive Disc
Driven Disc
Figure 2.1
Standard oscillation setting for Mobile fan
Changing the settings
1 After reviewing the angle illustrations to decide which setting would be ideal for
your facility, choose a setting from the list on page 13.
Note: For additional oscillation settings, see the Additional iDrive Options section
or contact SonicAire Parts and Service at 1-336-712-2437 or at partsandservice@
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2The fan nozzle must be positioned to the right of the fan when viewing the iDrive for
3
3
-
-
Y
Y
J
J
Standard Oscillation
all hanging mounts (to the left
for standing mounts).
3 While supporting the
fan nozzle, disconnect the
Connecting link from the Drive
Disc by loosening the locknut on
the end of the shoulder bolt.
4 Review your Oscillation
Setting for the Drive Disc
position. This will be the first
character in the setting and will
be a numerical digit.
5
5
-
-
Y
Y
I
I
Maximum Oscillation
5Install the shoulder bolt into
the specified opening by
threading the bolt through the
disc.
6 Secure the bolt with the
locknut removed in step #3 and
torque bolt to 15 ft-lbs.
7 Proceed to the Driven Disc
end of the Connecting Link and
remove the locknut from the
end of the shoulder bolt.
8 Review your setting to
determine the proper attachment position on the Driven Disc. The second and third
digits in the setting combination defines the Driven Disc connection.
9 Determine which side of the Driven Disc you will be attaching the Connecting Link.
Review the decal and ascertain the appropriate side for your mount option.
10 Find the indicated row on the Driven Disc from your chosen setting. This will be the
second digit in the setting (Y or Z).
11 Find the hole within the selected row that corresponds with the third digit in your
setting selection (A-N).
12 Thread the shoulder bolt into the designated hole while ensuring the correct
assembly order of parts (Figure 1.6).

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13 Install the locknut removed in Step #8 and torque bolt to 15 ft-lbs.
iDrive setting options
Each of these illustrations depicts a different setting and a color coded diagram indicating
the relationship between the setting character and the Connecting Link attachment
position on each the Drive and Driven Discs.
Important: Contact SonicAire for assistance if you are not certain of your selection or
simply want to confirm your selection process. Warning: Improper attachment of the
Connecting Link may result in equipment damage!
NOTE: Always use Standing Mount settings for Mobile fan.

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Wiring diagrams
Mobile fan wiring diagram
Mobile
Motor (hp) 1
Gearmotor (W) 40
Fuse (A) 110v 1
Capacitor (µF) 10
** Use Class CC Fuse
VFD
Gnd
Fan Enclosure
Fuse**
Circular
Connector
1
52
3
4
Capacitor
Slip Ring
Fan Motor
Cable
FAN MOTOR GEAR
MOTOR
TB
TBTB
TB
TB
TB
BL
BLRBK
BK
BK BKW
R
W
BKBL
NL 1
R
R
R
BK
Primary Motor
Overload
Protection
and LOTO
Disconnect
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