VAN DER ENDE Verti-Fan EC User manual

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Vertical air circulation
Version: 2023-05
Verti-Fan EC
MANUAL

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FOREWORD
This user guide is intended for the user and technicians who install and maintain these fans. The
manual and operating instructions are compiled together in a single document.
Each chapter has a number and, where necessary, chapters that are divided into sections. The table
of contents on page 3 gives an overview of the chapters and paragraphs, and references to pages.

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CONTENTS
Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1Identification ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 General.................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.1 Description of the system .................................................................................................... 4
1.1.2 Specifications....................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.3 Diagram of the system......................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Users ....................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Use .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Authorized servicers................................................................................................................ 6
1.5 Operating environment............................................................................................................ 6
1.6 Guarantee conditions .............................................................................................................. 6
1.7 Relevant directives .................................................................................................................. 6
2Description ....................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 General.................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Transportation and Storage..................................................................................................... 7
3Safety instructions............................................................................................................................ 8
4Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 9
4.1 Contents of basic installation package.................................................................................... 9
4.2 Method using lowered brackets............................................................................................. 10
4.2.1 Contents of lowered installation package.......................................................................... 10
4.2.2 Mounting of brackets to fan ............................................................................................... 10
4.2.3 Mounting bracket to truss .................................................................................................. 10
4.3 Method with the aid of a steel cable...................................................................................... 12
4.3.1 Content of cable installation kit.......................................................................................... 12
4.3.2 Cable installation ............................................................................................................... 12
4.4 Installation of hose................................................................................................................. 15
5Commissioning............................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Operating on basis of supply voltage .................................................................................... 16
5.2 Operating on 0-10V external setting signal ........................................................................... 17
5.3 Prerequisites for commissioning............................................................................................ 17
6Operation........................................................................................................................................ 18
7Maintenance................................................................................................................................... 18
8Failures and repairs........................................................................................................................ 19
9Disassembly................................................................................................................................... 20
10 CE Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................... 21
11 UKCA Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................... 22
Attachments........................................................................................................................................... 23
CE declaration concerning fan........................................................................................................... 24
UKCA declaration concerning fan...................................................................................................... 25

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1 IDENTIFICATION
This overview contains general information about the installation. The purpose of this part is to
indicate the demarcation, overall operation and scope of the installation.
1.1 General
1.1.1 Description of the system
The Verti-Fan is a horizontal fan connected to a plastic hose. A stainless steel ring or oval can be
optionally attached to the end of this hose. The Verti-Fan is optionally fitted with a power cord and
plug.
The Verti-Fan has no operating controls.
1.1.2 Specifications
General
Type
Verti-Fan FG035 EC fan
Size of fan
468 x 468 x 125 mm
Max. fan speed
1710 rpm
Capacity
3600 m3/h*
Max. ambient temperature
50 °C
Isolation class
IP54
Total weight
± 5 kg
Connections
Power
160 W
Voltage
~1, 200 -240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Current
1.35 –1.65 A
Table 1 Specifications
* The capacity depends on the length of the hose.

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1.1.3 Diagram of the system
In the figure below, a schematic diagram of the Verti-Fan system with the main components.
Figure 1 Diagram of the Verti-Fan showing the main components and their names
Nr.
Part name
1
Mounting brackets (optionally replacable with cable mounting)
2
Fan
3
Mounting ring
4
Mounting brackets and spacers
5
Stainless steel hose clamp
6
Plastic hose
7
Stainless steel ring or oval including retaining clips (optionally)

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1.2 Users
In principle, the Verti-Fan is not controlled directly, but by a user/operator via a control cabinet. These
users/operators must be at least 18 years old, employed by the company where the Verti-Fan is
installed, and designated by the management as competent and authorized to operate the Verti-Fan.
Unintentional users are any users who do not meet the above definition. Unintentional users are all
users who, by using the Verti-Fan, create unsafe situations or danger to themselves or others.
1.3 Use
The Verti-Fan is designed for vertical air circulation in greenhouses, to improve the homogeneity of
temperatures at different heights.
The Verti-Fan is not intended to be used for any other purposes than that described above, and is not
designed for the transport of gases other than air within a temperature range of -10 °C to + 50 °C.
1.4 Authorized servicers
The Verti-Fan may be serviced by any maintenance company, but Van der Ende Group is preferred
because of this company’s thorough knowledge of the Verti-Fan.
Periodic servicing can help avoid unnecessary costs or failures, and improve reliability.
1.5 Operating environment
The Verti-Fan should be installed on the lowest beam of the truss in the greenhouse. There must be at
least 300 mm clearance on the suction side of the fan. If a shade screen is used, this means that the
fan has to be installed lower than the lowest truss, and the mounting brackets adapted. It must not be
possible to touch the ventilator without special equipment, and the beam must be in good enough
condition to bear the weight of the fan.
The Verti-Fan is not intended to be used in any environment other than that described above. The
Verti-Fan is not suitable for use in explosive environments.
1.6 Guarantee conditions
The warranty period is 6 months after commissioning.
If a claim is made under guarantee, the parts concerned must be presented to the manufacturer for
assessment.
The guarantee shall be invalidated in the event of any of the following;
•Improper use
•Repeatedly ignoring advice of the manufacturer or supplier
•Repair, maintenance or use by unauthorized persons
•Use of inappropriate power supply connections
•Use of the machine in an unsuitable environment
•Intentional damage or modification of the machine
1.7 Relevant directives
The Verti-Fan complies with the following directives;
•Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
•Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
•EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
•Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008:1597
•Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016:1101
•Electro Magnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016:1091
In accordance with the Low Voltage Directive, the Verti-Fan is classified as a Class I device.

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2 DESCRIPTION
2.1 General
The purpose and function of the Verti-Fan is to displace air vertically from above to below in modern
greenhouses. Such displacements of air are often missing in modern, high greenhouses, with
consequent variations in temperature at different heights. Displacing air from above to below has a
favorable effect on growth, maturation and reduces the susceptibility to fungal diseases.
The operation of the Verti-Fan is simple: a horizontally placed fan draws air in at the top of the
greenhouse, and blows it down through a plastic hose. The plastic hose is kept open at the bottom by
a stainless steel ring or oval, and hangs 400 mm above the ground. The Verti-Fan therefore requires
mounting to the beam at the top of the greenhouse with the included bracket or suspension cable.
The Verti-Fan can be used in the cultivation of all sorts of vegetable, fruit and ornamental crops.
2.2 Transportation and Storage
The Verti-Fan is delivered in parts; in other words, the various components are supplied in separate
packages and assembled on site.

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3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When working on the Verti-Fan, always make sure the plug is disconnected from the power supply!
This prevents the fan starting unexpectedly or unintentionally.
The Verti-Fan may never be connected to the power without the mounting ring and plastic hose. This
prevents a danger of cutting parts of the open fan blades.
When mounting the Verti-Fan, make sure that only self-locking nuts are used, otherwise there is a
danger that parts may vibrate loose and fall off.
Mind the fact that it takes a couple of seconds for the fan to start working when it has been turned on.
In compliance with EN ISO 13857, a protective construction has been fitted to the fan to prevent direct
contact. The protective construction consists of the plastic hose, the mounting ring and the hose
clamp. It is for this reason, that the Verti-Fan is not allowed to be operated without these components
being attached to the fan.
Safety symbol
Description
Automatic starting machine!
Electric power present!
Danger of falling!
Rotating parts!
Reading instructions obligated!

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4 INSTALLATION
This chapter describes the installation of the Verti-Fan, namely assembling individual parts into a
single unit, ready to be installed.
There are two distinct ways of installing the Verti-Fan:
-Mounting brackets
-steel cable.
For more information on the brackets refer to 4.2, for the steel cable see 4.3.
4.1 Contents of basic installation package
The content of the basic installation package is everything what will be delivered for one Verti-Fan
regardless the type of mounting. In the table below is described what the basic installation contains.
The numbers behind the description are referring to Figure 1 on page 5.
Table 2 Contents of the installation package
Figure 2 Mounting ring Verti-Fan with lowered installation (left) and cable installation (right)
Quantity
Description
Type
1
Fan (2)
axial fan FG035-ZIL
4
Mounting bracket + spacer (4)
connection of mounting ring to fan
1
Mounting ring click system for rapid
attachment of plastic hose to fan (3)
plastic ring (white coated)
1
Hose clamp for mounting plastic hose to
mounting ring (5)
stainless steel hose clamp 50-370 mm
1
Plastic hose (6)
LDPE tube Ø 380 mm
Anti-crack UV-resistant
Optional
1
Stainless steel ring/oval (7)
304 stainless steel 2 mm thick, 35 mm high
ring Ø 385 mm
oval Ø 470x280 mm
3
Retaining clip for mounting plastic hose with
stainless steel ring on the underside (7)
caddy chain tension clamp 3 –8 mm

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4.2 Method using lowered brackets
4.2.1 Contents of lowered installation package
In the table below and in the installation description is referred to parts in Figure 3.
Table 3 Contents of lowered installation package
4.2.2 Mounting of brackets to fan
•Attach the two stainless steel lowering brackets (H) and mounting brackets and spacers (B);
oUsing four stainless steel M6 x 20 bolts (I), eight stainless steel M8 bodywork washers
(J) four and stainless steel M6 nuts (K) on the suction side of the fan (A);
▪See Figure 3.
•Make sure that the power cord is on the correct side.
4.2.3 Mounting bracket to truss
•Choose a suitable location;
oFollow, if possible, the drawings supplied by the installer or manufacturer;
oMake sure the hose hangs down vertically;
oMake sure that no objects can fall/hang through the grid on the suction side;
oMake sure that people cannot touch the fan without aids (such as a stepladder);
oCheck that the truss is in good condition;
oCheck for an electrical connection which is sufficiently close.
•Before the fan can be attached to the trellis, the lowered- and mounting brackets and spacer must
be fixed to the fan. This has to be done as prescribed in chapter 4.2.2 and figure 3.
•Make sure you have the proper tools and equipment;
•Make sure the Verti-Fan can be installed safely, get somebody to help if necessary;
•Loosen the U-clamps (L), keep the washers and nuts;
•Mount the Verti-Fan on the lowest beam of the truss in the greenhouse.
•Place the U-clamps (L) over the truss, and through the holes in the lowered brackets;
•Put the washers (M) in place, and tighten the two self-locking nuts (N) hand tight;
•Tighten the self-locking nuts (N) until the Verti-Fan is in a firm horizontal position;
Quantity
Description
Type
1
Basis installation package
See 4.1
2
Lowered bracket
4 mm lowering brackets (H)
40x300x40 mm
1
Mounting of brackets to fan
4x stainless steel hex bolts M6x20 (I)
8x stainless steel bodywork washer M6 (J)
4x stainless nut M6 (K)
1
Mounting of brackets to the trellis
2x U-clamp M8 U50x50 or U60x55 (L)
4x underlay washer M8 (M)
4x hexagonal self-locking nut M8 (N)