ZIEHL-ABEGG ECblue User manual

ECblue Basic
Motor sizes: D (116), G (152)
EC- fans with highest efciency for livestock
houses
Assembly instructions
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Content
1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Structure of the assembly instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Target group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Exclusion of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.6 Using in the USA or Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.6.1 FCC/IC Statements @ AM-MODBUS-W, AM-PREMIUM-W . 6
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Improper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Explanations of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Product safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5 Requirements placed on the personnel / due diligence . . . . . . . 10
2.6 Work on the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.7 Modifications / interventions in the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.8 Operator’s obligation of diligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.9 Employment of external personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1 Application operational area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 Temperature management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Note on the ErP directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5 Transport, storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.6 Disposal / recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Connection lead & terminal box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 Assembly in a humid atmosphere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.4 Motorheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.5 Connection according UL and CSA in different applications . . . . 16
4.5.1 Connecting the conduit for NEC and CEC approval . . . . . . 16
4.5.2 Connection in NFPA 79 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.6 Fan designs A and D (without nozzles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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4.7 Installation in an exhaust air stack, design T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.7.1 Mounting with plastic brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.7.2 Mounting with stainless steel brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.8 ZAplus fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5 Electrical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.2 Version with connection cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.3 Version without connection cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.3.1 Assembly notes for cable glands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.4 EMC-compatible installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.4.1 Harmonics current for 3 ~ types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.4.2 Control cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.5 Mains connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.5.1 Line voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.5.2 Required quality attributes for the mains voltage . . . . . . . . . 29
5.5.3 Line protection fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.5.4 UL: Short-circuit protection for branch circuits (UL508C) . . . 30
5.5.5 Operating in IT-System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.5.6 Operation in Grounded Delta System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.6 Residual-current-operated protective device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.7 Motor protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.8 Analog input “E1” for setting speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.9 Output voltage “10 V” ................................ 34
5.10 Output voltage “24 V” ................................ 34
5.11 Digital input “D1” for “100 % function” .................... 34
5.12 Relay output “K1” for fault indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.13 Potential at control voltage connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.14 Accesories main swithc Zenec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.15 Option add-on modules ECblue BASIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
6 Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.1 Prerequisites for commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7 Diagnostics / Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.1 Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.2 Status Out with flash code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.3 Brake function and behaviour in rotation by air current . . . . . . . 42
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8 Service work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8.1 Repairs / maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
9 Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
9.1 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
9.2 UL specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9.2.1 UL: Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9.2.2 UL: Overload protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9.2.3 UL: Short Circuit Current Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9.3 Connection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9.4 ECblue replacement for ETAvent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9.5 Application examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.5.1 Installation with ventilation computer CTE/AH-L and main
switch Zenec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.5.2 Overvoltage protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
9.6 EC Declaration of Incorporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.7 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
9.8 Manufacturer reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
9.9 Service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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1 General notes
Compliance with the following instructions is mandatory to ensure the functionality and
safety of the product. If the following instructions given especially but not limited for
general safety, transport, storage, mounting, operating conditions, start-up, mainte-
nance, repair, cleaning and disposal / recycling are not observed, the product may not
operate safely and may cause a hazard to the life and limb of users and third parties.
Deviations from the following requirements may therefore lead both to the loss of the
statutory material defect liability rights and to the liability of the buyer for the product that
has become unsafe due to the deviation from the specifications.
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for ECblue axial fans with the motor sizes D (116) and G (152),
which are designed for use in the agricultural industry.
It describes various models that differ with regard to the blade type, the installation type
and the connection, among other factors.
The used motor size is recognisable from the type designation ( rating plate).
Example for fans with motor size “D”: F F _ _ _-Z I _. D _._ _ _ _
In the case of fans with the quality mark (see rating plate), please note the related
specifications depending on the application location!
1.2 Structure of the assembly instructions
Before installation and start-up, read this assembly instructions carefully to ensure
correct use!
We emphasize that these assembly instructions apply to specific units only, and are in
no way valid for the complete system!
Use these assembly instructions to work safely with and on the device. They contain
safety instructions that must be complied with as well as information that is required for
failure-free operation of the device.
Keep these assembly instructions together with the device. It must be ensured that all
persons that are to work on the device can refer to the assembly instructions at any time.
Keep the assembly instructions for continued use. They must be passed-on to all
successive owners, users and final customers.
1.3 Target group
The assembly instructions address persons entrusted with planning, installation, com-
missioning and maintenance and servicing and who have the corresponding qualifica-
tions and skills for their job.
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1.4 Exclusion of liability
Concurrence between the contents of these assembly instructions and the described
hardware and software in the device has been examined. It is still possible that non-
compliances exist; no guarantee is assumed for complete conformity. To allow for future
developments, construction methods and technical data given are subject to alteration.
We do not accept any liability for possible errors or omissions in the information con-
tained in data, illustrations or drawings provided.
ZIEHL-ABEGG SE is not liable for damage due to misuse, improper use or as a
consequence of unauthorized repairs or modifications.
1.5 Copyright
These assembly instructions contain copyright protected information. The assembly
instructions may be neither completely nor partially photocopied, reproduced, translated
or put on data medium without previous explicit consent from ZIEHL-ABEGG SE. In-
fringements are liable for damages. All rights reserved, including those that arise through
patent issue or registration on a utility model.
1.6 Using in the USA or Canada
Information
The following information is intended for using the product in the USA or Canada and is
therefore not taken into consideration in translations.
1.6.1 FCC/IC Statements @ AM-MODBUS-W, AM-PREMIUM-W
In case that the AM-MODBUS-W module or the AM-PREMIUM-W module is installed in
the ECblue, the following applies:
FCC Compliance (US)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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IC Compliance (Canada)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compro-
mettre le fonctionnement.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numér-
ique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Note: If AM-MODBUS-W module or AM-PREMIUM-W module is used and installed by
the user, the FCC/IC label (AM-MODBUS-W inside label for AM-MODBUS-W module,
EM-W inside label for AM-PREMIUM- W module) have to stick on the housing of the
ECblue.
Sticking the AM-MODBUS-W inside label on
the ECblue housing.
Sticking the EM-W inside label on the ECblue
housing.
Note: The modules (AM-MODBUS-W and AM-PREMIUM-W) are stricly limited for the
integration and usage with host devices manufactured by ZIEHL-ABEGG SE.
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2 Safety instructions
2.1 Intended use
Attention!
•The fans are only intended for the conveyance of air or mixtures similar to air.
•Any other use above and beyond this is considered not for the intended purpose
unless agreed otherwise by contract. The manufacturer will not be liable for any
damage resulting from this. The individual or company using it bears the sole risk.
•Built-in fans with VDE approval (see rating plate) are designed to be installed inside
devices and are not suitable for the direct mains connection.
•Reading these document and complying with all contained instructions -especially the
safety notifications contained therein -are considered part of intended use.
•To consider is also the documentation of attached components.
2.2 Improper use
Improper use / reasonably foreseeable misuse
•Conveyance of aggressive and explosive gaseous media.
•Use in areas at risk of explosion for conveying gas, mist, vapours or mixtures of the
above.
•Transfer of solids or solids content in the transfer medium.
•Operation with iced up impellers.
•Conveyance of abrasive or adhesive media.
•Conveyance of liquid media.
•Operation of plug fans outside devices.
•Connect built-in fans to open flue pipes of gas and other firing devices.
•Use of the fan and add-on parts (e.g. guard grille) as a resting surface or climbing aid.
–Fans are not designed for walking on even with an additive diffusor attachment
(retrofit kit)! Do not climb onto fans without suitable aids.
•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.
•Use with direct contact with foodstuffs or cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
•Use of the fan as an independent household appliance.
•Use as a fire gas or smoke extraction fan (special application according to
DIN EN 12101-3).
•Loosening of fan blade, impeller and balancing weight.
•All applications not listed in the intended use.
Attention!
Not the manufacturer, rather the operator of the device is liable for any personal harm or
material damage arising from non-intended use.
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2.3 Explanations of symbols
Safety instructions are highlighted with warning triangles and are depicted
according to the degree of hazard as follows.
Attention!
General hazardous area. Death or severe injury or significant property damage can
occur if the corresponding precautions are not taken!
Danger due to electric current
Danger by dangerous, electric voltage! Death or severe injury can occur if the
corresponding precautions are not taken!
Information
Important additional information and advice for user.
2.4 Product safety
The device conforms to the state of the art at the time of delivery and is fundamentally
considered to be reliable. The device and its accessories must only be used in a flawless
condition and installed and operated in compliance with the assembly instructions and/or
operating instructions. Operating outside the device's technical specifications (see name
plate and attachment / technical data) can lead to a defect in the device and additional
damage!
Information
A separate fault and performance monitoring-system with an alarm signal function is
necessary in order to prevent personal injuries and material damages during malfunc-
tions and in case the device fails. Substitute operation must be taken into consideration!
The design and installation of the system must comply with local regulations and
directives.
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2.5 Requirements placed on the personnel / due diligence
Persons entrusted with the planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance and
servicing in connection with the frequency inverter must have the corresponding qual-
ifications and skills for these jobs.
In addition, they must be knowledgeable about the safety regulations, EU/EC directives,
rules for the prevention of accidents and the corresponding national as well as regional
and in-house regulations. Personnel to be trained or instructed and apprentices are only
permitted to work on the device under the supervision of an experienced person. This
also applies to personnel undergoing general training. Comply with the legal minimum
age.
2.6 Work on the device
Information
Mounting, electrical connection, and start-up operation may only be carried out by an
electrical specialist in accordance with electrotechnical regulations (e.g. EN 50110 or
EN 60204)!
Danger due to electric current
•It is generally forbidden to carry out work on electrical live parts. Protection class of the
device when open is IP00! It is possible to touch hazardous voltages directly.
•The rotor is not protected against indirect contact neither by supplementary or
reinforced insulation nor by connection to safety-earth in accordance with EN 60204-
1, therefore the motor/fan must be installed so that it is not touchable.
•When the motor runs independently due to air flowing through or if it continues to run
down after being turned off, dangerous voltages of over 50 V can arise on the motor
internal connections through operation of the generator.
•The safe isolation from the supply must be checked using a two-pole voltage
detector.
•Even after disconnecting the mains voltage, life-threatening charges can appear
between the protective ground “PE” and the voltage supply.
•The protective earth is conducting high discharge currents (dependent on the
switching frequency, current-source voltage and motor capacity). Earthing in
compliance with EN specifications shall therefore be observed even for testing and
trial conditions (EN 50 178, Art. 5.2.11). Without earthing, dangerous voltages can be
present on the motor housing.
•Maintenance work may only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel.
Waiting period at least 3 minutes!
•Through use of capacitors, danger of death exists even after switching off the device
through directly touching the energized parts or due to parts that have become
energized due to faults.
•The controller housing may only be removed or opened when the power line has been
switched off and a period of three minutes has elapsed since switching it off.
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Attention, automatic restart!
•The fan / motor may switch on and off automatically for functional reasons.
•After power failure or mains disconnection an automatic restart of the fan takes place
after voltage return!
•Wait for the fan to come to a complete standstill before approaching it!
•The exterior rotor turns during operation of the external rotor motor!
Danger of being sucked in!
Do not wear loose or hanging clothing, jewellery, etc., tie together long hair and cover it.
Attention, hot surface!
Temperatures of above 85 °C can occur on the motor surfaces, especially on the
controller housing!
2.7 Modifications / interventions in the device
Attention!
For reasons of safety, no unauthorized interventions or modifications may be made on
the device. All planned modifications must be authorized by the manufacturer in writing.
Use only genuine spare parts / genuine wearing parts / genuine accessories from
ZIEHL-ABEGG.These parts were specifically designed for the device. There is no
guarantee that parts from non-original sources are designed and manufactured in
correspondence with load and safety requirements.
Parts and optional equipment not supplied by ZIEHL-ABEGG are not approved by
ZIEHL-ABEGG for use.
2.8 Operator’s obligation of diligence
•The contractor or owner must also ensure that the electric systems and equipment
are operated and maintained in accordance with electro-technical regulations.
•The owner is obliged to ensure that the device is operated in perfect working order
only.
•The device may only be used as intended.
•You must periodically examine the safety equipment for their properly functioning
condition.
•The assembly instructions and/or operating instructions are always readily available
at the location where the device is being used, are complete and are in legible
condition.
•These persons are regularly instructed in all applicable questions regarding occupa-
tional safety and environmental protection and are knowledgeable regarding the
assembly instructions and/or operating instructions and, especially, are familiar with
the safety instructions contained therein.
•All safety and warning notices attached to the device are never removed and remain
legible.
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2.9 Employment of external personnel
Maintenance and service work are frequently carried out by external employees who
often do not recognize the specific situations and the thus resulting dangers.These
persons must be comprehensively informed about the hazards in their area of activity.
You must monitor their working methods in order to intervene in good time if necessary.
3 Product overview
3.1 Application operational area
The fans / motors are not ready-for-use products, but conceived as components for
ventilation systems (type designation see rating plate).
The fans may not be operated until they are installed in line with their intended use. The
supplied and certified guard grille of ZIEHL-ABEGG SE fans is designed in accordance
with DIN EN ISO 13857 Table 4 (from the age of 14 up). In the event of deviations,
further structural protective measures must be taken for safe operation.
•Any use below -10 °C is dependent on not being subjected to unusual, sudden or
mechanical loads or stresses on the material (see minimal permissible ambient
temperature).
•Corrosion is possible at the cutting edges on sendzimir galvanised parts.
Attention!
When using in waste air purification systems, ensure that the fan does not come into
contact with any chemicals used, as these usually have a highly corrosive effect. In such
cases, the product service life can be significantly reduced. ZIEHL-ABEGG rejects any
warranty claims or other claims based on this.
3.2 Functional description
ECblue stands for EC fans and motors with maximum efficiency. Highly efficient, elec-
tronically commutated motors with permanent magnets are used the speed of which is
controlled by the integrated controller.
The devices are constructed in accordance with the general requirement in EN 61800-2
for adjustable speed electrical power systems and is intended for one-quadrant drives.
3.3 Temperature management
The service life of devices with power electronics is decisively dependent on the ambient
temperatures. The longer electronic components are exposed to high ambient temper-
atures, the faster the deterioration and the more probable the failures.
The power electronics protects itself against excessive temperatures by active temper-
ature management (power reduction).
However, this cannot provide complete protection in all circumstances. Observe the
rated data - particularly the maximum permitted ambient temperature - on the rating
plate.
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3.4 Note on the ErP directive
ZIEHL-ABEGG SE wishes to point out that, based on the directive (EU) no. 327/2011 of
the Commission of 30th of March 2011 for enforcing directive 2009/125/EC (hereinafter
referred to as ErP directive), the operational area of certain fans within the EU is bound
by certain prerequisites.
The fan may only be used within the EU when it meets the requirements of the ErP
directive.
If the said fan does not have a CE mark (cf. especially the rating plate), use of this
product within the EU is not admissible.
All ErP-relevant information comprises measurements which are determined using a
standardised measurement set-up. More details can be obtained from the manufacturer.
Further information about the ErP directive (Energy related Products-Directive) can be
found on www.ziehl-abegg.de search key: "ErP".
3.5 Transport, storage
Attention!
•Observe the weight specifications (see rating plate) and the permissible carrying
loads of the means of transport.
•Wear safety clothing / shoes and cut-resistant safety gloves when handling.
•Transport the fan(s) either in the original packaging or, in the case of larger fans, on
the dedicated transportation fixtures.
–Holes drilled in support arms, wall ring plates and motor block
•Do not transport the fan by the connecting cable!
•Avoid shocks and impacts to the device during the transport.
•Avoid extreme heat or cold (for the temperature range for storage and transport
please see the technical data).
•Watch out for possible damage to the packaging or fan.
•Fix pallets during transport.
•Do not stack pallets.
•Only handle with suitable hoisting gear.
•Never stand underneath the suspended fan because defective transport equipment
could cause death.
•Store the fan / motor in the original packaging in a dry area protected from the weather
and protect it from dirt and weather until final installation.
•Avoid prolonged storage; we recommend a maximum of one year (consult the
manufacturer before starting if stored for longer).
•Inspect the bearing for proper operation prior to installation.
–Recommendation: Turn the impeller evenly by hand to avoid jamming and
damaging the bearing.
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3.6 Disposal / recycling
Disposal must be carried out professionally and in an environmentally friendly way in
accordance with the respective national legal stipulations.
"Separate the materials by type and in an environmentally friendly way.
"If necessary, commission a specialist company with the waste disposal.
4 Mounting
4.1 General notes
Attention!
•Mounting is only to be undertaken by trained service personnel. The system
manufacturer or the machine builder and/or the user is responsible that the inherent
installation and security information are harmonized with the valid standard and
guidelines (EN ISO12100 / 13857).
•Check the fan for damage, e.g. cracks, dents or damage to the electric cables, before
assembly. Start-up is not allowed in the case of transport damage!
•Wear safety clothing / shoes and cut-resistant safety gloves when handling.
•At a weight greater than 25 kg for men / 10 kg for women, the fan should be lifted out
by two persons (according to REFA). The values may differ from country to country.
•Lift the fan out of the packaging with a lifting gear (lifting beam). Attachment points are
solely the holes on the housing flange, motor bed, support plate, motor suspensions,
fastening brackets and any crane eyes of the fan (depending on the design of the fan).
•The chain/rope may not touch the impeller and the possibly mounted frequency
inverter when lifting with the lifting beam, otherwise damage is possible.
•The custom designs must suit the prevailing conditions.
•Take into account easy access for cleaning and maintaining the fan.
•Before installing the fan, make sure the safety distances are maintained compliant
with EN ISO 13857 or in household equipment according to EN 60335.
–If the mounting height (danger area) above the reference plane is greater than or
equal to 2700 mm and is not reduced by auxiliary means such as chairs, ladders,
working platforms or floor space on vehicles, a guard grille is not necessary on the
fan.
–If the fan is located in danger zone, then the manufacturer or operator shall ensure
that hazards shall be prevented by appropriare protective constuctions which meet
the requirements to EN ISO 13857.
•Protective measures must be taken against falling parts when mounting with a
hanging rotor.
•Tighten the fastenings with the specified torques.
•Drilling chips, screws and other foreign bodies must not be located inside the device!
Before the first switch-on, remove any items that may be present (drilling chips,
screws and other foreign objects) from the intake area - risk of injury from any objects
that may fly out!
•For fans, the alignment must be adhered to during operation, e.g. if this is indicated by
“Oben/Top”.
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4.2 Connection lead & terminal box
•In demanding environments (wet rooms, outdoor installation), connecting cables must
have water draining pipe elbows.
•If using a terminal box, install this lower than the motor to ensure that water cannot
penetrate through to the controller housing from the connecting cables.
Do not coat connection components!
Coating connecting cables, cable glands and electronics covers (e.g. by
painting, lacquering, powder-coating), is not permissible without consult-
ing ZIEHL-ABEGG!
4.3 Assembly in a humid atmosphere
Information
If the device is not in use for longer periods in a humid atmosphere, it is recommended to
operate the motor/fan for at least two hours every month at 80 - 100 % of maximum
speed to remove any moisture that has penetrated inside.
4.4 Motorheating
A continuous power supply is required for safe operation down to the minimum permitted
ambient temperature (see technical data).
If the motor is not switched on with an existing power supply (no setting signal, switch off
by enable), the motorheating switches back off automatically at a controller inside
temperature of -19 °C and heating up to -15 °C.
Heating takes place via the motor winding whereby a current is induced which cannot
cause rotation.
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4.5 Connection according UL and CSA in different applications
Only for motors/fans with the correspond-
ing quality mark (
rating plate)
4.5.1 Connecting the conduit for NEC and CEC approval
Conduits
Attention!
The fan type ECblue, series MK116 and MK152 with integrated variable speed drives, for
the North American economic region (noticeable on the rating plate) are approved as
power conversion equipment according to UL508C.
Furthermore, the motors have environmental type rating class 3 according UL50(E) for
outdoor use.
Compliance with the following specifications is mandatory for this:
•Metric to inches threaded adapters, used to connect the conduits, can be ordered
from ZIEHL-ABEGG in a package of:
–for MK116: part number 00297623
–for MK152: part number 00297624
•These are to be used to connect the motor in accordance with the specifications of
the NEC
®
(National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70) and UL508 corresponding to the
circumstances onsite.
•The electrician / plant contractor is responsible for correct connection of the adapter
and the conduits so that no damage can occur due to infiltrating moisture or water.
When sealing the conduit connections make sure the supplied O-rings are used.
When screwing the conduits into the thread adapters, use UL approved sealing tape
(e.g., Teflon tape).
•The opposite end of the installation tube to the motor must be sealed so that moisture
and dust cannot be sucked in by the slight vacuum pressure existing in the terminal
compartment.
•The locking screws used within the MK116 and MK152 series are only for shipment.
For installation the locking screws must be removed.
•It must be used a connection technology suitable for the environmental type rating of
the drive!
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Alternative: flexible connection
If the connection of the conduits is not possible with the thread
adapter due to a lack of installation space, ZIEHL-ABEGG recom-
mends its customers use an UL514B approved flexible connection
hose system.
As an example it can also be used on equipment and machines.
However, applicable here is that the equipment / machine must be
configured / approved in accordance with UL508.
Possible suppliers: - Anamet, - Flexa GmbH, - Thomas & Betts
Attention! ZIEHL-ABEGG cannot provide any warranty on the
environmental type rating, class 3 for this.
Independent of the type and manner of the conduit / tube connection, correct connection
of the supply line(s), the safety of people and objects must be provided at all times.
4.5.2 Connection in NFPA 79 Applications
In applications where the NFPA 79 (Electrical Standard for industrial machinery) applies
the enclosed cable glands can be used.
Attention!
•Independent of the type and manner of the conduit / tube connection, correct
connection of the supply line(s), the safety of people and objects must be provided at
all times.
•The locking screws used within the MK116 and MK152 series are only for shipment.
For installation the locking screws must be removed.
•It must be used a connection technology suitable for the environmental type rating of
the drive!
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4.6 Fan designs A and D (without nozzles)
For attachment to fixed motor flange use screws with property class A2-70 (stainless
steel) to EN ISO 4014 and provide with suitable screw locking.
Permissible tightening torques M
A
Motor size D D G
Thread size
M6
(Special application
with 5-pitch)
M8 M10
Stainless steel A2-70, friction coefcient µges
0.12 7 Nm 17 Nm 33 Nm
Screw penetration ≥ 1.5 x d ≥ 1.5 x d ≥ 1.5 x d
When using screws with different friction values or strength classes, different tightening
torques may be necessary.
Information
•Pay attention to a sufficient screw-in length in the motor flange.
•Excess screw length not permissible and it may result in the rotor being brushed
against or blocked.
•Every screwing case is different. The tightening torque adapted to it must be
determined by the appropriate screw tests.
•Avoid structural damage or stress with installation. Make sure the surface is flat and
even.
•In the case of a vertical motor axis, the respective lower condensation drain hole must
be open.
•Secure fan connection cable with cable fasteners or cable clips.
A minimum head gap “A” of 2.5 mm in all installation
positions but especially in installation position H (hor-
izontal motor shaft) is necessary. Distortion due to
uneven surface may lead to fan failure due to brush-
ing against the fan wheel.
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4.7 Installation in an exhaust air stack, design T
4.7.1 Mounting with plastic brackets
•Mark and bore position of the mounting brackets (2) in the chimney (3) by means of a
stencil 4x90°. In the case of soft foam tubing, place a sufficiently dimensioned washer
made of corrosion-resistant material under mounting brackets and the screwed con-
nection from outside.
•Feed the fan (1) with the plastic end-pieces (1a) into the chimney (3) and latch into
the mounting bracket (2) after overriding the spring preload. During disassembly, hold
fan on the support arms and push quickly in the opposite direction (upward) in order
to once again overcome the spring preload.
•Guide the motor connection cable (4) through chimney wall and tighten with cable tie
(5) to fan support arm.
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4.7.2 Mounting with stainless steel brackets
Mounting the stainless steel brackets is done with a separately obtainable installation kit.
figure 1
Mark the mounting bracket (4) in accordance with fig. 1
in the chimney (3) using a 4 x 90° template, drill hole
center distance “a” in accordance with the mounting
bracket (4).
Fan size Adjustable diameter area
min. max.
F_063 640 660
F_071 725 745
F_080 815 835
F_091 915 935
F_125 1265 1285
Tighten the mounting bracket (4) and the support bracket (5) fig. 2 with screws (6) only
so far that the mounting bracket and support bracket do not dig into the chimney wall (3).
Self-locking nuts (7) are used for securing the screws. The enclosed protective caps (8)
are to be pushed onto the ends of the fan supports (1), fig. 2.
1
8
1
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4
5
7
6
3
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figure 2
figure 3
Feed the fan (1) into the chimney in accordance with fig. 3, and center it in the mounting
bracket (4). In addition, the support is to be secured in accordance with fig. 2 by using
bolts (9/10).
The four support clamps (5) are used as support eyelets for additional fixings (e.g. by
standing ropes) in order to relieve the chimney of the weight of greater fans.
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