VES AX315/4-1 Instruction manual

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Short Case Axial Fans
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
VES Andover Ltd. Eagle Close, Chandlers Ford Ind. Est, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4NF
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.ves.co.uk
Please ensure that this document is passed to the end user. This manual forms an integral
part of the product and should be kept for the working life of the product. Additional copies
of this and supporting documents are available by contacting VES Andover Ltd or by visiting
www.ves.co.uk and following the Information centre O & Ms link.
This manual must be read in full before installation, operation and maintenance of the units.
Important
The following symbols used within this document refer to potential dangers or advice for
safe operation.
Indicates hazards associated with electric current and high voltages.
Indicates hazards that require safety advice for personnel and/or potential unit/property
damage.
Warning
Caution
Important Indicates important information.
Contents
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Introduction.................................................................................................................. 2
Unit Description........................................................................................................... 2
Receipt of Goods/Handling........................................................................................2
Installation ................................................................................................................. 2
Wiring............................................................................................................................ 5
Commissioning........................................................................................................... 7
Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 7
Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................... 8
Warranty....................................................................................................................... 9
VES Ref: ID 825
Issue: B
May 2015
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Short Case Axial Fans
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
VES Andover Ltd. Eagle Close, Chandlers Ford Ind. Est, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4NF
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Web: www.ves.co.uk
Unit Description
Typical example
2
Part Number Coding
The VES Short Case Axial range is a general purpose fan for moving relatively large quantities
of air against a limited system resistance. They are suitable for a wide range of
applications with an operating temperature of -30 to 50 ºC. The fan motor is thermal class
THCL155 with IP54 protection.
The impellor is sickle-bladed and the fan housing is manufactured from aluminium with a
fully weatherproof paint finish.
All fans in the Short Case Axial range are speed controllable.
For further technical details regarding dimensions and weights, contact VES Andover Ltd on
08448 15 60 60, quoting the sales order (SO) number and the unit type as found on the unit
nameplate or visit www.ves.co.uk.
Introduction 1
Immediately upon receipt of goods, check for possible damage in transit.
Also check to ensure that any ancillary items are included. These will normally be
supplied fitted or taped to the unit (in the case of small items).
In the event of any damage having occurred or if any item found to be missing, it is
essential to inform VES Andover Ltd. within 3 working days of delivery quoting sales
order (SO) number and the unit type as found on the unit nameplate. After this period
we will be unable to accept any claim for damaged or missing goods.
Receipt of Goods
& Handling
3
AX350/4-1
AX 350 /4 -1
1 2 3 4
Point Description Point Variants Details (as appropriate)
1 Product AX Short Case Axial Fans
2 Fan Size 315...630 Nominal Fan Blade Diameter (in mm)
3 Motor Poles 4, 6 Number of motor poles
4 Phase -1 230V 50Hz Single Phase
-3 400V 50Hz Three Phase
Installation 4 The entire system must be considered for safety purposes and it is the responsibility of the
installer to ensure that all of the equipment is installed to compliance with the
manufacturers recommendations, with due regard to the current HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
ACT and conforms to all relevant statutory regulations.
Where a unit is installed so that failure of components could result in injury to personnel,
precautions should be taken to prevent such an injury. It is the installers responsibility to
ensure that access panels are not obstructed in any way and safe working access for
maintenance must be provided in accordance with the Health and Safety, and Building
Regulations. For confirmation of required access please see the appropriate unit outline
drawing.
Consideration must also be given by the installer for adequate illumination of the unit
location in order for safe maintenance. Further consideration should be given to the units
position and secured into place as appropriate. This is especially important with external
mounting as the wind and elements may effect overall stability.
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Short Case Axial Fans
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Installation 4
These products contain rotating parts and electrical connections, which can be a danger
and could cause injury. The axial fans utilised in the Short Case Axial range also generate
noise; it is advised that if activities have to be conducted in close proximity to the working
units the noise level should be taken into account. Taking the previously mentioned points
into consideration, it is advised that this unit should installed out of normal reach of
personnel.
In the event that the fan is installed in such a way that moving parts could be accessed
during normal operation i.e non-ducted, it is the installers responsibility to ensure that
guards and other relevant safety devices are used to ensure adequate protection for
personnel and property inaccordance with BS EN ISO 13857:2008 and EN 61140:2002.
Fans should be fitted to fixed circular duct flanges with M8 nuts and bolts with appropriate
screw locking. We recommend using VES flexible connections with strangle bands for
circular duct connections.
Fan mounting/hanging feet can be provided to secure short case axial fans in place.
The following installation guidelines should be followed.
Do not install Short Case Axial fans without adequate support. Mounting surface must be
even. Axial fans must be supported independently from ductwork.
Ensure that the clearance gap A (See Fig 2.) is constant between the fan impellor and fan
casework. Distortion due to uneven mounting surfaces may lead to fan failure.
The fans are only intended for the conveyance of air mixtures similar to air. Other uses
which do not coincide with, or which exceed those specified will be deemed unauthorised
unless contractually agreed. Damages resulting from such unauthorised uses will not be
the liability of the manufacturer.The user will assume sole liability.
They must not be used in hazardous areas for the transfer of gas, mist vapours or mixtures.
Nor must they be used for the transfer of solid components in the transfer medium.
Caution
Important
Impellor/Casework
clearance gap
Fig.
A
Continued
The following are examples of improper use/reasonably foreseeable misuse. Note this list
is not exhaustive
 Conveyance of aggressive and explosive gaseous media.
 Use in an explosive atmosphere.
 Operation with iced up fan impellor.
 Conveyance of abrasive or adhesive media.
 Conveyance of liquid media.
 Use of the fan and add-on parts (e.g. safety grille) as a resting surface or climbing aid.
 Unauthorised constructional modifications to the fan.
 Operation of the fan as a safety component or for the performance of safety relevant
functions in the sense of EN ISO 13849-1.
 Blocking or braking of the fan by inserting objects.
 Loosening of the impellor from the motor.
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Short Case Axial Fans
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Continued
Model Weight
B B1 B2 ØD1 ØD2 ØD4 ØE W kg
AX315/4‐1 135 ‐ 6 382 316.5 9.5 356 8 x 45˚ 6.1
AX350/4‐1 135 137 6 421 356 9.5 395 8 x 45˚ 7.1
AX400/4‐1 155 ‐ 6 466 400 9.5 438 12 x 30˚ 9.8
AX450/4‐1 160 175 6 515 451 9.5 487 12 x 30˚ 15.2
AX500/4‐1 166 176 6 567 503 9.5 541 12 x 30˚ 15.7
AX560/4‐3 210 228 7 635 539 11.5 605 16 x 22.5˚ 20.1
AX630/4‐3 220 226 7 707 634 11.5 674 16 x 22.5˚ 44
Dimension
Installation 4
Caution
Where units have been supplied, without feet fitted, take all necessary measures &
precautions to ensure the unit is fully supported and does not rely on adjoining ductwork
for full weight bearing.
Only experienced fitters should undertake this work. Take necessary safety precautions
when working in elevated positions.
B2
B1
B
ØD1
ØD4
ØE
W
ØD2
Dimensions
Fig.
Dimension table
(in milimetres)
Fig.
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Short Case Axial Fans
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Wiring 5
Warning Do not connect any unit to an electrical supply voltage outside of the specification.
The electrical supply must be fully isolated before attempting to affect any work on this unit.
All electrical connections to any unit must be carried put in accordance with the current
edition of the I.E.E Regulations, only competent Electricians should be allowed to affect any
electrical work to our units.
Warning
It is the customers responsibility to supply earth fault protection through the building
installation device and a dedicated, isolated power supply with overload protection.
Important
A local isolator must be fitted and mains cables should be suitably sized and terminated
as shown on the underside of the fan terminal box lid, and in figures 6 and 7.
Make the connection in the fan terminal box using the gland provided.
When used in conjunction with a speed controller make sure that the correct speed
controller is used.
For details on connection of VES speed controllers to Short Case Axial Fans, please refer to:
ID179 - Single phase transformer speed controller.
ID835 - Three phase transformer speed controller.
VES Short Case Axial Fans are suitable for operation with frequency inverters when the
following points are observed:
 Between the inverter and the motor, sinusoidal filters should be incorporated which are
effective for all phases (sinusoidal output voltage, phase against phase, phase against
protective conductor) as offered by manufacturers.
 du/dt filters (also called motor or suppression filters) cannot be used in place of
sinusoidal filters.
 When using sinusoidal filters, screened motor leads, metal terminal boxes and a
second earth connection to the motor can, if necessary, be omitted. Checkback by the
supplier of the sinusoidal filter.
If the operational leakage current exceeds 3.5 mA, earthing in compliance with EN 50 178,
art. 5.2.11.1 must be provided.
Important
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A trial connection of the three phase (3Ph) supply should be made to check that the fan
rotates in the correct direction as indicated on the fan. If the rotation is incorrect,
interchange any two phases of the incoming supply at the terminal block.
Important
1L
TB TB Z2 Z1 U2 U1
N L PE
U1 ‐ Brown
U2‐ Blue
Z1 ‐ Black
Z2 ‐ Orange
TB ‐ White
L2L1
V1U2U1W2TBTB W1
PE
V2
L3
L3
V2
PE
W1TB TB W2 U1 U2 V1
L2
U1 ‐ Brown
V1 ‐ Blue
W1‐ Black
U2 ‐ Red
V2 ‐ Grey
W2 ‐ Orange
TB ‐ White
Delta
High speed
connec!on
Star
Low speed
connec!on
Wiring 5 Continued
Model Fan Speed Motor Size f.l.c s.c f.l.c s.c Speed
(rpm) (kW) Controller
AX315/4‐1 1400 0.13 0.59 1.5 T1
AX350/4‐1 1400 0.2 0.99 2.5 T1
AX400/4‐1 1320 0.31 1.35 2.9 T4
AX450/4‐1 1310 0.61 2.8 7 T4
AX500/4‐1 1250 0.78 3.4 7.1 T4
AX560/4‐3 1250/850 1.15/0.57 2.4/1.15 7.0/2.3 SC303
AX630/4‐3 1310/1000 2.6/1.6 4.8/2.7 21/7.0 SC305
(A @ 230 V) (A @ 400 V)
Standard Fan Details
Fig.
Standard wiring
arrangement
1 230 VAC 50 Hz
Fig.
Standard wiring
arrangement
3 400 VAC 50 Hz
(Delta & Star config.)
Fig.
Φ
Φ
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Short Case Axial Fans
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Maintenance 7 In general, this series of units require little maintenance. In the unlikely event of
component failure, spares are available from stock at VES Andover Ltd.
When enquiring about or ordering spares contact VES Spares Department, quoting the
sales order (SO) number and unit type found on the unit nameplate.
Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
Spares & repairs
Before attempting to carry out any work on our units, all accompanying documentation
including warning labels on the unit must be referenced.
Should it be necessary to remove any component ensure that these are secured into
position once reinstalled. It is critical that after any maintenance work has been conducted
that all components removed/replaced be refitted correctly by a competent engineer.
Important
Before attempting to carry out any maintenance work, investigative or repair work on our
units, the unit MUST BE COMPLETELY ISOLATED from its electrical supply. Ensure a minimum
of two minutes after electrical disconnection before removing access panels.
Warning
PLEASE ENSURE THIS DOCUMENT IS PASSED ON TO THE END USER
We reserve the right to alter the specification without notice © VES Andover Ltd. 2012. No part of this
publication may be photocopied or otherwise reproduced without the prior permission in writing of
VES Andover Ltd.
Care should be taken whilst cleaning the unit in the event that air movement should cause
the fan to freewheel.
Caution
Check inside the unit for an accumulation of dust, grease etc. If the fan impellor is heavily
soiled, clean out carefully, ensuring the unit is properly isolated. Failure to do this
periodically could lead to aloss of performance or the fan to become out of balance,
leading to bearing/fan failure.
Annual Checks
At the end of their useful life the packaging and product should be disposed of via a
suitable recycling centre. Do not dispose of with normal household waste. Do not burn.
WEEE Directive
Commissioning 6 Before operation, the following checks should be carried out:
 Installation and electrical connection have been carried out as per the instructions in
this document and associated documents.
 Safety equipment is in place, (terminal box cover overload protection, Isolators installed)
 All leftover materials and other foreign materials have been removed from the fan cavity
before start up.
 Earth has been connected
 Temperature monitor/motor protection has been connected if required.
 Cable gland is properly sealed.
 Check for correct fan rotation direction of three phase fans as stated on the fan blade. If
the rotation is incorrect, interchange any two phases of the incoming supply at the
terminal block.
If these checks are carried out, and risk is assessed as being low, the unit can be switched on.
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