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Maintenance Maintenance
The maintenance interval periods are
stated, guidelines only. Any large
deviations in the pattern of usage may
necessitate further maintenance
attention.
IMPORTANT
During maintenance operation
the unit must be compelety
isolated and precautions teken
to prevent any premature restart.
1. Fan
If the fan / motor assembly is going to
be stored for two weeks before use,
the fan should be rotated by hand at
weekly intervals to avoid bearing
damage.
If storage will be over one month it is
recommended that the belts be
slackened as well.
Check for soiling, damage, corrosion,
and any tendency to bind. Clean as
necessary.
Check that the flexible connection are
securely fixed.
Check the function of all antivibration
mounts.
Check for any obstructions or
blockages of the air intakes and
discharges.
Check the traps for leaks or blockages
and prime as necessary.
2. Bearing Test
Check that the fan bearing is tightened
and is not unduly noisy, by sounding it
using a metal bar as a conductor.
Where a belt guard has been supplied,
check that it is fitted correctly.
If there is any irregular noise or
knocking, renew both bearings. Fan
bearing are greased for life, but larger
units with standard bearings require
annual lubrication. These have grease
nipple. In the case of extreme running
conditions, lubricate in accordance
with the following recommendations:
Recommended lubricants;
ALVANIA
GREASE 3 (SHELL)
MOBILUX 3 (MOBIL)
BEACON 3 (ESSO)
SKF 28 (BALL BEARINGGREASE)
IMPORTANT
Do not overlubricate bearings.
Excessive pressure caused by
overlubrication can displace bearing
grease seals or cause grease to
overheat the bearing, resulting in
premature bearing failure.
3. Fan Motors
lnspect periodically for excessive
vibration or temperature. Operating
conditions will vary the frequency of
inspection and lubrication. Contact the
motor manufacturer or Trane for
lubrication instruction. Most smaller
frame motors comes without grease
nipple where the bearings are
permanently sealed.
The motors with double shielded
bearings are lubricated for life and
cannot be relubricated.
W.E motors up to 132 frame and TECO
and Brook Hansen motors up to 180
frame comes with sealed for life
bearings,while motors above this range,
have open bearings with“flush
through”re-greasing facilities.
WARNING
DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE
FOR MOTOR LUBRICATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT
IN INJURY OR DEATH FROM
ELECTRIAL SHOCK OR MOVING
PARTS.
To re-lubricate the motor, complete the
following:
1. Turn the motor off. Make sure it
cannot accidentally restart.
2. Remove the relief plug and clean out
any hardened grease.
3. Add fresh grease through the fitting
with low pressure grease gun.
4. Run the motor for few minutes to
expel any excess grease through
the relief vent.
5. Stop the motor and replace the relief
plug.
Table2
Motor Greasing lntervals
Rated
output kW Poles
Relubrication Period
Standard
condition Severe
condition
0-30
37-75
90-110
4upwards
4upwards
4upwards
7years
210days
90days
3years
70days
30days
Standard condition: 8 hour operation
per day with rated or light loading in a
clean and low vibration environment.
Severe condition: 24 hour operation
per day with rated/light loading or in a
dirty/ dusty environment or where the
motor is subject to vibration/light
shock loading.
Grease Type:
TECO/Brook Hansen motor - Use
Esso Unirex Lithium N3 grease. W.E
motor - Use Shell Alvania R3.
5. Drain Pans
Inspecting Cleaning
The condensate drain pan and drain
line must be checked to assure that
the condensate drains as designed.
This inspection should occur a
minimum of every six months or more
often as dictated by operating
experience.
For units with sloped drain pans: If
evidence of standing water or
condensate overflow exists. steps
should be taken to identify and remedy
the cause immediately. Refer to the
troubleshooting section of this manual
for possible causes and solutions. If
microbial growth in the drain pan is
observed, it should be cleaned and
removed immediately. Drain pans
should be cleaned using the following
procedure:
5. Thoroughly clean the contaminated
area(s) with a mild bleach and water
solution or an EPA-approved sanitizer
specifically designed for HVAC use,
Carefully follow the sanitizer
manufacturer's instructions regarding
the use of the product.
6. Immediately rinse the drain pan
thoroughly with fresh water to prevent
potential corrosion from the cleaning
solution of the drain pan and drain line
components.
7. Allow the unit to dry thoroughly
before putting the system back into
service. 8. Determine and correct the
cause of the microbial contamination.
9. Be careful that the contaminated
material does nit contact other areas of
the unit or building. Properly dispose of
all contaminated materials and
cleaning solution.
6.Coil Cleaning
Steam, hot water and chilled water
coils should be kept clean to maintain
maximum performance. lf fins become
dirty, clean with steam and detergent,
hot water spray and detergent, or one
of the commercially available chemical
coil cleaners. Rinse coils throughly
after cleaning.
1. Disconnect all electrical power to the
unit.
2. Don the appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE).
3. Remove all standing water.
4. Use a scraper or other tools to
remove any solid matter. Remove solid
matter with a vacuum device that
utilizes high efficiency particulate
arrestance (HEPA) filters with a
minimum efficiency of 99.97% at 0.3
micron particle size.
In the event of coils being out of com-
mission for some time, it is advisable to
completely drain down the coil. On
each occasion when refilling is
undertaken, check that the coil is
effectively vented.
Periodic cleaning of the coils is
required.
Dirty coils have increased airside
pressure drops and reduced heat
transfer, thus unbalancing the cooling
or heating system.
Cleaning
In the event that fin edges have been
bent, they can be straightened with the
aid of a coil comb.
The cleaning is carried out with the unit
intact using a powerful vacuum cleaner
on the dust-contamainated side. If the
unit is very dirty it will need to be
removed and wet cleaned.
If required, soft cleaning brushes may
be used ensuring that the heat
exchanger fin are not damaged.
Frost protection
Check that frost protection is working
before the commencement of each
winter period. Ensure that the frost
sensor is correctly installed and fitted
and is working within the correct
temperature range.
Drop eliminator
Check the cleanliness of the droplet
separator section and the blades
annually. If the blades are dirty, remove
and clean them. Contamination can
result in damage through water
droplets in the system's performance.
Ensure that the blades are correctly
repositioned and that they are not
distorted.
WARNING
Follow all directions provided with
chemical cleaners to avoid
personal injury and/or coil damage.
Commercially available chemical
cleaners may contain caustic or
hazardous agents.
4.Air Filters
Suggest the panel filter allowable
maximum resistance is about 130 Pa,
the bag filter allowable maximum
resistance is about 260 Pa, the highly
efficient filter allowable maximum
resistance is about 500 Pa. When the
resistance is close to the allowable
maximum, the filter need to be clean or
replaced, and according to the actual
usage of the unit, when the filter need
cleaning for many times, please
choose aluminum mesh filter, in
addition, the chemical fiber filter after
when cleaning must be soaked in
water for gentle scrub and fully dry,
when the filter efficiency is lower than
the original efficiency 85%, the filter
must be replaced in accordance with
size,type and filtration efficiency.