Installation
QFNA-IOM-1
Service Literature
Air Handling
Fans
Q Fan and Super Q II Fan
Installation/Operation/Mainteance
QFNA-IOM-1
August 1997
SV-AH-FAN-QFNA-IOM-1-897
FAN-IM-3-975
Model Q Fan and
Super Q II Plus ™
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Model Number
Model Number Description
An example of a typical service model number for a Q Fan is shown below. The fan model number is located on the
unit nameplate. Table 1 provides model information on both Q Fans and Super Q II Fans.
Service Model
Number
QFCA4092HE0RE11NFFCAN000000000L
Table 1
Model Number Information for Q Fans and Super Q II Fans
Product Description
MODEL QFNA
UORT H
VOLT 460
IOPT IB
BHPF 22.4
TYPE SQ2
DSEQ E0
MOLO R
SIZE 40
ARRG 9
CLAS 2
MTRS TT
GRSL N
STPR 2.5
MTYP PO18
DTYP C1.5
FCFM 30000
MSHP 30
WBAL FACT
RPMF 1421
OOPT SH
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Model Number
Table 1
Model Number Information for Q Fans and Super Q II Fans (Continued)
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Model Number
Table 1
Model Number Information for Q Fans and Super Q II Fans (Continued)
Selection Category
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Model Number
Table 1
Model Number Information for Q Fans and Super Q II Fans (Continued)
WB
None
Special
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Model Number
Table 1
Model Number Information for Q Fans and Super Q II Fans (Continued)
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General Information
Literature Change History
Warnings and Cautions
Accessories are mounted to the
fan at the factory with the following
exceptions:
QFNA-IOM-1 (August 1997)
Manual supersedes FAN-IM-3
(975), reflecting ABU support of
the Q fans and Super Q fans.
General update.
Notice that WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS appears at
appropriate intervals throughout
this manual. WARNINGS are
provided to alert installing
A. Inlet Vane Option (Shipped
from mfg. to job site)
B. Silencer Option (Shipped from
mfg. to job site)
contractors to potential hazards
that could result in injury or death,
while CAUTIONS are designed to
alert personnel to conditions that
could result in equipment damage.
About this Manual
This manual describes proper
installation of Model Q Fans and
Super Q II Fans.
C. Flex Duct Option (Shipped with
fan)
D. Vertical Mounting Leg
Option (Shipped with fan)
Note: The installation and
servicing of the equipment
referred to in this booklet should
be done only by qualified,
experienced technicians.
Your personal safety and the
proper installation of this unit
depend upon the strict observance
of these precautions.
E. Isolator Option
(Shipped with fan or from mfg.)
These accessories have their own
installation instructions which are
shipped with the accessory.
Observe the following warnings,
cautions and all warning labels on
the unit:
Model Q fans are shipped
assembled except for some motor
and drive selections that are not
mounted for shipping reasons or
are intended for field installation at
customer request.
Trane Model Q fans and Super Q
II Fans are dynamically balanced,
properly aligned, and lubricated
before leaving the factory. These
Procedures, however, do not
guarantee that the fan will be
ready to operate on receipt.
WARNING!
ROTATING PARTS
DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRIC
POWER INCLUDING REMOTE
DISCONNECTS BEFORE
SERVICING. SECURE DRIVE
SHEAVES TO ENSURE ROTOR
CANNOT FREEWHEEL.
Damage and misalignment can
occur due to rough handling
during shipment and installation.
Failure to disconnect power
before servicing can cause
severe personal injury or death.
Follow all instructions in this
manual to assure a successful
installation. Failure to follow
these instructions may void the
warranty.
Note: Re-connect all grounding
devices. All parts of this product
capable of conducting electrical
current are grounded. If grounding
wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts
or washers used to complete a
path to ground are removed for
service, they must be returned to
their original position and properly
fastened.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE
KEPT WITH THE FAN UNIT
SINCE IT CONTAINS
INFORMATION FOR PROPER
MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING.
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Shipping, Rigging and Handling
Storage
All Model Q and Super Q II fans
are shipped on skids to minimize
possible damage in transit.
The following criteria should be
met when storing the unit.
Caution:
Note: Protect the unit from the
elements.
NEVER LIFT A UNIT BY THE
BEARING BRACKETS, MOTOR
BRACKETS, OR OTHER
ACCESSORIES. NEVER
FORKLIFT THE UNIT BY THE
HOUSING. Failure to handle
properly will damage the unit.
Where outside storage is
necessary, several precautions
are needed.
• First cover the inlet bearing and
drive opening, then place unit in
an area with good drainage and
cover with a tarp if possible.
Fan sizes 16-44 can be lifted
using the lifting holes in the
square outer frame. If a forklift is
used, lift only under the skids or
frame, being especially careful for
units with special protective
coatings.
• Do not use plastic to completely
cover the unit at the risk of
trapping condensation. This
type of covering can cause
excess moisture, condensation
and rusting.
Fan sizes 49-60 should be rigged
for lifting and handling by securing
chains or cables through the front
and rearmost mounting supports
and under the horizontal stiffening
angles as shown in Figure 1.
• DO NOT STACK FANS.
FAN SIZES 49-60 THAT SHIP
WITH AN INLET BELL MUST
REMAIN ON THE SHIPPING
SKID UNTIL READY TO BE
INSTALLED ON ISOLATORS.
The inlet bell extends below the
bottom frame of the fan and can
be damaged if set on the floor
without skids.
Figure 1—Typical Fan Unit Shipped with Rigging
(Sizes 49-60)
For extended storage or storage
under severe conditions:
• As often as once a month,
purge the bearings with fresh
grease to prevent moisture or
dirt from accumulating in the
bearing.
• See Maintenance Section of
this manual.
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Installation —Q Fan
Arrangement 1: For units size
27-44, Class I and II
Provide a Foundation
Most units will be mounted to or
hung from a concrete structure. If
mounted to a steel structure, the
mounting structure should be
welded. Table 2 refers to unit
weights.
Use an integral steel or concrete
base rather than individual
isolators. Mount the fan
horizontally as shown in Figure 2.
Arrangements 1 and 9: For
units size 16-44, Class Ill
Isolate the Fan
Provide a rigid integral steel base
or, preferably, an inertia pad.
Mount these fans horizontally.
Isolation should be used to
prevent noise and vibration from
being transmitted to the building.
Note: For some applications
involving large fans and high
pressures, thrust restraints may
be required. When used, mount
them on the fans exterior frame
members at the horizontal
centerline.
Arrangement 9: For units size
16-44, Class I and II
Mount directly to four flexible
isolators for either floor or ceiling
mounting. Use rails for wall
mounting. For vertically-mounted
fans, provide mounting legs to
which isolators are mounted.
Clearances
Arrangement 9: For units size
49-60, Class I and II
Allow sufficient clearance around
the equipment to provide ample
room for servicing and
Mount directly to eight isolators
when used with a steel or
maintenance. Inlet screen may be
used if the fan has an unducted
inlet. Recommended minimum
clearance is no less than 1/2 the
fan wheel diameter away from a
wall or obstruction.
concrete base. Eight bolts are
used to mount the fan to the base
in holes pre-drilled. These sizes
must be mounted horizontally.
When ceiling suspension is
required, the fan must be set on
an integral base which is hung
from the ceiling.
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Installation —Q Fan
Table 2 - Unit Weight (Less Motor, Drive, Accessories and Shipping Package)
Unit Size
Note: *NA - This combination of arrangement, class and size is not available.
Figure 2—Integral Base for Arrangement 1
Top View
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Installation —Q Fan
Arrangement 1
Installation of Motor and
Beltguard When NOT
Factory Installed
Caution:
Remove the motor pedestal
When the customer is providing
drives and/or motor, the Trane
Company will not assume any
responsibility for damages
occurring due to selected
drives or motors.
support and belt guard from the
top of the unit and bolt the “F”
shaped pedestal support to the
unit as illustrated in Figure 2.
Mount slide rail base to pedestal.
Bolt the motor to the slide rail
base. Disassemble the belt guard
by removing the self-tapping
screws. Slip the rear side
Arrangement 9
1. Remove the belt guard from
the shipping position. Remove
the screws on two sides along
the edge (the number varies
with the fan size). Lift the guard
off.
assembly of the belt guard over
the motor shaft so that the shaft
protrudes through the rubber
block-off. See Figure 6. Locate the
edge of the rear side assembly of
the belt guard on gasketing
2. If needed, reposition the belt
tightener to correspond to the
specific belt length and motor
frame (drive center line). (See
Figure 3).
approximately 1/4" from the edge
of the drive hole in the fan shell.
3. To mount the motor, first turn
the adjusting screws for the
belt tightener (angles or base
plate) down as far as possible.
The motor should be as close to
the fan shaft centerline as the
slide rail base will permit.
4. Bolt the motor to the belt
tightener. Before final
tightening, center the motor on
the belt tightener.
Fasten the front side assembly of
the belt guard to the rear side
assembly already in place on the
unit with the self-tapping screws
provided. The polyurethane
gasket must remain in position
during this operation. Drill pilot
holes in the shell using the front
side assembly as a template and
attach to the shell with screws
proved in Figure 8. Attach support
leg and angle with screws
5. Check the motor rotation to be
sure the fan will rotate in the
direction shown in Figure 4
when the drive is installed.
6. Disassemble the belt guard by
removing the clips or screws
that hold the front and rear
panels together. See Figure 5.
Slip the rear panel assembly of
the belt guard over the shaft so
that the shaft protrudes
provided.
through the rubber block-off to
belt guard. On fans sizes
49-60, secure the rubber
block-off by putting a crimp in
the slots holding block-off to
belt guard. See Figure 6.
Locate the edge of the rear
panel assembly on gasketing
approximately 1/4" from the
drive hole. Refer to Figure 7.
Center the rear panel over the
drive hole in the shell and
secure with the self-drilling
screws provided as shown in
Figure 8.
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Installation —Q Fan
Figure 4—Motor Rotation Inlet End
Figure 3—Shows Motor Mount
Angle Adjustment
Inlet Side View
Airflow
Figure 6—Motor and Sheave
Arrangement
Figure 5—Belt Guard
Disassembled
Figure 8—Fan Discharge
Figure 7—Rear Side Assembly of
Belt Guard
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Installation —Q Fan
Installation of Motor and
Beltguard When NOT
Factory Installed
Tighten the belts slightly and
manually rotate the drive several
times. As a check, on multiple belt
drives, determine that the force of
deflection is approximately the
same by pushing each belt in an
equal distance at a point halfway
between the sheaves.
Arrangements 1 and 9
Remove the discharge cone
covering the fan shaft. Check the
sheave bore for burrs and
lubricate for easier mounting. Do
not use excessive force when
mounting sheaves, as this may
damage the bearings. Be sure the
fan and motor shafts are parallel.
See Figure 9.
After realignment, tighten the belts
to a reasonable tension. Operate
the unit a few minutes to allow
belts to seat (See Start-Up). Belts
should not slip when running, but
a slight squeal at startup is
normal. Do not over-tension belts.
Set the motor sheave with a 1/2"
space between block-off retainer
and back of sheave as shown in
Figure 6. Align the sheaves with a
straight edge as in Figure 9 and
tighten the setscrews. When the
sheaves are not the same width,
place a string in the center groove
of both sheaves and pull tight. The
string should go straight through
the center of both grooves.
Belt tension should be rechecked
after eight hours of operation and
monthly thereafter. When the belt
is in operation, the tight side of the
belt should form a straight line
from sheave to sheave with only a
slight bow on the slack side.
Attach the front side of the belt
guard to the rear panel assembly
already in place on the unit using
clips or screws provided. Keep the
polyurethane gasket in position
during this operation.
Move the motor in as close to the
fan shaft centerline as the
adjusting angles will permit.
Slip the belts over the sheaves
without forcing them. Forcing the
belts may cause damage.
Replace the end cone using the
screws and/or clips originally
used. Be sure belts do not scrape
the edge of the cutout in the end
cone when the unit is in operation
Figure 9—Aligning Sheaves With A Straight Edge
For Sheaves Of The Same
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Installation —Q Fan
Wheel Alignment
Arrangements 1 and 9
Figure 10—Front Bearing Bracket
Manually rotate the fan wheel to be
sure that it turns freely. The tip
clearances are set in the factory and
normally do not require readjustment.
to determine if adjustment is
required, measure and record the
clearances between wheel and
housing at six equally spaced
intervals around the inside of the fan
housing. Clearances should be
measured at the leading and lagging
edge of the blade tip. If adjustment is
necessary loosen the front bearing
bolts and readjust bearing location.
See Figure 10. On sizes 16 through
44, additional adjustment can be
obtained by loosening from bearing
bracket and readjusting position.
Retighten all fasteners and torque
per Tables 4 and 5.
Figure 11—Clearance Fan Wheel Diffuser
Tip clearances are given in Table 3
and bolt torques in Table 4 and 5.
Check the spacing between the rear
edge of the fan wheel and diffuser
cylinder. If this spacing is not as
shown in Figure 11, move the fan
wheel on the shaft for proper
measurement. To achieve this,
loosen the setscrew(s) and move the
fan wheel out sufficiently to insert two
pieces of the correct thickness bar
stock, one at each side of the wheel.
Move wheel gently against bar stock
pieces. Tighten setscrew and remove
bar stock pieces. See Figure 11.
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Installation —Q Fan
Table 3—Tip Clearance Between
Wheeland Housing Class 1, 2
and 3
Unit
Size
Tip Clearance
(Inches)
16
.030 to .075
.030 to .075
.030 to .075
.030 to .075
.035 to .080
.040 to .085
.045 to .090
.050 to .095
.055 to .100
.065 to .110
19
21
24
27
30
33
46
40
44
Table 4—Recommended Torques for
Wheel Bolts (Wheel Bolts are on Fan Sizes
(49-60 Only)
Bolt Dia.
Torque Ft/Lb
(Inches)
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
6
12
24
52
69
99
150
9/16
5/8
Table 5—Nut and Bolt Torque
Requirements for Fan Housing
and Bearing Supports
Bolt Dia.
Torque Ft/Lb
(Inches)
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
6
12
20
43
58
76
115
195
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Installation —Q Fan
Q Fan Duct Connections
Flexible connections are
Note: Flanged connections require
inlet or outlet flange accessory.
recommended for quiet operation an
and are required for units mounted
on vibration isolators. Flexible
To maintain catalog performance
there must be a minimum of three
fan diameters of straight duct on the
fan inlet and minimum of one fan
diameter of straight duct on the fan
discharge. A 90° elbow at the
Access doors should be provided in
the inlet and outlet ducts if the
flexible connections do not permit
sufficient access to the fan. The
access doors should be large
connections should be fastened to
the inlet or outlet so that they do not
extend into either opening. Flexible
connections should not be stretched
tight. If the connections tend to sag
or are misaligned at the inlet, a
section of duct whose length is equal
to one-half the wheel diameter
should be attached to the fan inlet
ahead of the flexible connection.
discharge should be a minimum of
two fan diameters from the fan
discharge. An open fan inlet should
never be closer than one fan
enough to make possible visual
inspection of the bearing at the fan
inlet and removal of the end cone
access to the drive and rear bearing.
diameter from a bulkhead. Use an
inlet BELL for open inlet applications
to maintain rated performance.
Super Q 11 Duct
Connections
In a horizontal run in which an
Arrangement 9 fan is bolted to a
floor, wall, or suspended from a
ceiling, ductwork may be flange or
slip connected as long as there is no
distortion of the fan shell due to the
duct weight. The same applies to
Arrangement 1 fans which are
always floor mounted.
Inlet ducts should be the same
diameter as the fan inlet. Outlet ducts
may be the same diameter as the fan
outlet or inlet. If the outlet duct is
equal to the inlet, either the duct
equalizer accessory or flexible
connection should be used to make
the transition. The inlet and outlet are
the same size on fan sizes 49-60".
See Tables 6 and 7 for inlet and
outlet diameters.
Connect inlet and outlet ductwork to !
Super Q 11 duct collars. DO NOT
SUPPORT EXTERNAL DUCT
FROM THE DUCT COLLARS.
External ductwork should be
supported independently from the
floor to the ceiling.
To maintain catalog performance,
there must be a minimum of three
diameters of straight duct on the inlet
and minimum of one diameter of
straight duct on the discharge. A 90°
elbow at the discharge should be a
minimum of fan diameters from the
fan discharge. An open fan inlet
should never be closer than one fan
diameter from a bulkhead. Use an
inlet BELL for open inlet applications
to maintain rated performance for
sizes 49 through 60 only.
Table 6 - Inlet and Outlet
Diameters for Q Fan
Unit
Size
16
19
21
Inlet
Outlet
19-5/16
21-25/32
24-5/8
17-25/32
20-7/16
23-1/8
24
27
28-1/32
30-7/8
26-5/16
29
30
33
36
40
44
49
34-5/16
37-23/32
41-11/16
45-31/32
50-13/16
52-3/8
32-3/16
35-13/32
29-5/32
43-5/32
47-11/16
52-3/8
Table 7 - Inlet and Outlet
Diameters for Super Q II Fan
54
60
58-1/32
64-1/16
58-1/32
64-1/16
Unit
Size
16
19
21
24
27
30
33
Inlet
Outlet
20-5/32
22-5/32
26-5/32
28-5/32
32-5/32
34-5/32
38-5/32
42-5/32
46-5/32
48-5/32
25-7/8
27-7/8
22-7/8
25-7/8
28-7/8
31-7/8
38-5/32
42-5/32
46-5/32
48-5/32
36
40
44
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Installation —Super Q II
Preparation for Mounting
Floor Mounting
Lift the unit into position with a Before unit startup, always
crane or forklift. Crane lift from the remove the shipping hold-down
ends of the support rails using a
spreader bar. When using a fork,
lift from under both support rails.
screws from the bottom of the unit
to free the isolators. There is one
screw at each end of the hat
section. Use the plug buttons
(provided in the bag attached to
the unit) to cover the holes.
Ceiling Mounting
Hang ceiling supported units with
four 3/4-inch steel rods, one
connected to each corner of the
support rail. Use large heavy
gauge washers to insure the unit
remains attached to the rods.
Figure 11a—Inlet Vane Installation
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Accessories Installation
Inlet Vanes
Silencer—
Q Fan and Super Q II Fan
Outlet silencer— has a movable
cylinder. The inner cylinder has
either sheet metal screws or is
spot welded. Remove the sheet
metal screws from the silencer
center body or break the spot
welds with a chisel and hammer.
The center body must then be
repositioned close to the end cap
of the fan (no more than one inch
from the end cap). Secure the
silencer center body with sheet
metal screws and connect with the
fan using connectors as per above
description.
Caution:
Due to the size of the equipment,
reasonable care must be taken
when loading, unloading,
Plus Duct Silencers, when
ordered, are shipped loose from
the manufacturer and are field
installed.
handling and installing the inlet
vane assembly to avoid over
stressing and possible permanent
damage to the frame and related
components by excessive racing,
skewing, twisting etc.
They must be connected to the Q
fan using the flexible duct
connector but they can be either
rigid or flex connected to the
Super Q fans. Silencers are sized
for Q Fan and Super Q Fan
collars. The support structure for
silencers and flex connectors are
provided by the installer.
1. Bracket angles, isolators, and
fasteners are common
procurement items to be
supplied by the customer. See
Figure 11a.
The air flow arrow on the silencer
should follow the direction of the
air flow indicated on the Q Fan.
2. Using an inlet vane angle ring
as a template drill eight (8)
holes of C (two (2) per
Inlet silencer— has a fixed center
body and should be attached as
per above description. The air flow
arrow on the silencer should follow
the direction of the air flow
quadrant in Q Fan frame.
Assemble with size D bolts,
nuts and lockwashers.
indicated on the Q Fan.
3. Position support bracket under
inlet vane assembly as shown.
Use bracket to drill six (6)
Figure 11b—Typical Silencer
holes in angle ring on flow
entering side. Use same drill
and fastener size as above.
4. Weld or fasten corners of the
bracket together and attach
isolator(s).
5. Use two isolators for size 49
through 60 only. Size 16
through 44 uses one isolator
mounted in the center.
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Start-Up Q Fans and Super Q II
Start-Up Procedures
Vibration is the most common
• Tighten the belts slightly and
manually rotate the drive several
times.
problem encountered during start-up.
If the vibration is significant, it must
be corrected before allowing the fan
to operate continuously. See Table 8.
The following items must be
checked before initial start-up of
the fan:
• On multiple belt drives, determine
that the force of deflection is
approximately the same by
pushing each belt in an equal
distance at a point halfway from
each sheave. If this force is not
the same for each belt, the motor
and fan shaft are not parallel.
Realign as required.
1. Check all bolts, setscrews, and
locking collars on the fan,
The “Trouble Shooting” section of
this manual details the common
causes for vibration. If the problem is
diagnosed as fan wheel imbalance,
use a vibration analyzer to rebalance
the fan. The addition of any balance
weights can be made on the inlet
cone. See Figure 11.
bearings, drive, motor mount, and
accessories for tightness. See
Tables 4, 5, 10, 11 and 13.
2. Turn the fan wheel by hand to be
sure it does not strike any portion
of the housing. See Table 3 for tip
clearance for tip clearance.
• After realignment, tighten the belts
again to a reasonable tension.
Determining Fan RPM
3. Recheck bearing alignment and
lubrication.
• Operate the unit a few minutes to
allow belts to seat. Belts should
not slip when running,but a slight
squeal at start-up is normal. DO
NOT OVER-TENSION BELTS.
Q Fans and Super II Fans with
factory installed motor and drive are
shipped with the correct Fan RPM.
However, if the motor and drive are
field installed and the Fan RPM
needs to be set or checked, the
following procedure can be used:
4. Operate the variable inlet vanes
to be sure they move freely and
position properly.
5. Repair any coating flaws in units
with special protective coatings.
• Belt tension should be rechecked
after 8 hours of operation and
monthly thereafter. When the belt
is in operation, the tight side of
the belt should form a straight line
from sheave with only a slight bow
on the slack side.
6. Check switches and wiring to
motor.
Fan RPM can best be determined by
using a strobe-type tachometer. If
such an instrument is not available,
approximate RPM can be derived as
follows:
7. Check fan and duct for dirt and
debris and close all access doors.
Foreign material in the inlet cone
can cause wheel imbalance.
At initial start-up, check the fan wheel
for proper rotation. When facing the
inlet, the wheel must rotate
clockwise.
1. Remove belt guard and mark
motor sheave.
8. Check belt alignment and tension
as follows:
2. By hand, rotate the fan wheel 10
times while counting revolutions
of motor sheave to the nearest
quarter turn.
If the fan has inlet vanes, they can be
partially closed to lower power
requirements at start-up. On fans
with multi-speed motors, run initial
checkout at low speed.
3. Divide the nameplate motor RPM
by the number of revolutions of
the motor sheave and multiply by
10. This is Fan RPM.
Pay particular attention to any
vibration, noise or overheating of the
fan bearings and motor (bearings
may run warm during break in).
Example: If motor sheave revolves
8-1/4 turns - - Motor nameplate
states 1750 RPM.
Table 8 - Maximum Allowable Vibration on Trane Model Q Fans
Fan Size
Fan RPM
Vert, Horiz, and Axial
Fans
5 Mils
4 Mils
3 Mils
16-44
49-60
49-60
All Speeds
Up to 1000
1000 & Up
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Maintenance
Establishing A Schedule
Wheel and Housing
Establishing a regular schedule for All bolts and setscrews on the
inspecting and performing
maintenance procedures.
Acceptable schedules will vary
depending upon the type of
application and local conditions.
Consult the “Trouble Shooting”
section if problems are
entire fan should be checked for
tightness. Retighten according to
Tables 4, 5, 10, 11 and 13.
Any dirt accumulation on the
wheel or in the housing should be
removed to prevent imbalance.
Especially inspect for any
encountered.
accumulations the inlet cone. The
paint on fans and accessories
should be touched up occasionally
to prevent deterioration of the
metal. This is particularly
V-Belt Drive
V-Belt Drives should be inspected
or periodically for alignment,
tension, and belt wear. Belts must
be tight enough to avoid squeal
and on slippage during operation.
Slight squeal at start-up is normal.
Overtension of the belts will cause
fan and motor bearing wear and
shorten the life of the belt. When
belts are replaced, a matched set
(type and dimension) should be
used.
important on units having special
coatings.
Caution:
Whenever the operating
conditions of the fan are to be
changed, (speed, pressure,
temperature, etc.) The Trane
Company must be consulted to
determine whether or not the
unit can be operated safely at
the new conditions.
Sheaves and belts should be
cleaned with a dry cloth. Oil and
grease must be kept away from
belts and sheaves because they
will cause deterioration and
Scheduled Preventive
Maintenance Services
The recommended schedule may
vary with climate and equipment
use conditions. Inlet vanes, for
example, may need to be cleaned
more often in a dusty
slippage of the belts. Use of belt
dressing is not recommended.
Variable Inlet Vanes
Inspect inlet vanes for freedom of
operation and wear. Clean with a
dry cloth as conditions require.
These vanes have sleeve type
bearings which do not require
lubrication.
environment. Make schedule
adjustments accordingly. An
example of a Scheduled
Maintenance for Q Fan and Super
Q II Fan is shown in Table 9.
Note: For any conditions not
covered in this table, consult The
Trane Company.
Isolation Base
Inspect the base for freedom of
movement and the bolts for
tightness. Springs should be
inspected for cracks and fatigue
and replaced if necessary. Rubber
isolation should be checked for
deterioration. Keep oil, grease,
chemicals and dirt away from
isolators.
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Maintenance
Table 9 - Schedule Maintenance - Q Fan and Super Q II Fan
Interval
Task
Procedure
Notes
Weekly or
Bi-Weekly
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Table 9 - Schedule Maintenance - Q Fan and Super Q II Fan (Continued)
Interval
Task
Procedure
Notes
Monthly*
Every two-three
months
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Table 9 - Schedule Maintenance - Q Fan and Super Q II Fan (Continued)
Interval
Task
Procedure
Notes
Every two-three
months
Every six
months
Every year
Every two
years
Every three
years
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Bearing Service
About Bearings
Sealmaster SFT, MSF, SF
and MSFT Bearings
The bearings for the Model Q
Fans are carefully selected to
match the maximum load and
operating conditions of the fan.
Following the instructions in this
manual will minimize any bearing
problem. All fans shipped with
bearings pre- lubricated and
installed. The grease lines are
also filled at the factory.
See Figures 12 and 13.
1. Shaft must be clean and free
from nicks and burrs. The
bearing bore is ground for a
sliding fit over the shaft.
2. Lubricate the shaft and make
certain the setscrews are clear
of the bore.
Since bearings may have to be
adjusted or removed, the following
general instructions and setscrew
torques are provided. See Table
10.
3. Slide bearing onto shaft - never
hammer the ends of the inner
race. Setscrews (2) should be
toward end of shaft. If nec-
essary to apply force use a brass
bar against the inner race only to
drift bearing into place.
4. Bolt flanged housing to support
and check freedom of rotation.
See Table 10 for torques.
5. Tighten self-locking cup point
setscrews securely onto the
shaft. See Table 10 for torques.
Table 10 - Torques for Tightening Setscrews on Sealmaster SFT, MSFT, SF and MSF Bearings
Bearing Bore
Figure 12—Sealmaster Bearing, SFT
Series
Figure 13—Sealmaster Bearing, MSF
Series
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Link-Belt P-300 Bearings
See Figure 14
Figure 14—Link-Belt P-300 Bearing
1. Shaft must be clean and free of
nicks, burrs and rust. If bearing is
being replaced, be certain shaft is
straight and round.
2. Lubricate the shaft and bearing
bore. Be certain setscrews are
clear of bore.
3. Slide bearing on shaft with
setscrews facing toward drive. If it
is necessary to tap or press unit
on the shaft, use a hardwood
block or soft metal bar against the
end of the inner ring. Do not strike
or exert pressure on housing or
seals.
4. Bolt housing securely to support.
See Table 11 for bolt torques.
After visually checking alignment,
tighten setscrews to the torque
values given in Table 11.
5. Rotate shaft by hand to check
freedom of rotation. Any condition
of strain, irregular rotational
torque, abnormal sound or
vibration may be due to improper
alignment, improper location, bent
shaft, etc. Installation should be
rechecked and corrections made
as required.
Note: After installing or readjusting
bearings, wheel alignment and tip
clearances must always be
rechecked.
Table 11—Torques for Tightening Setscrews on Link-Belt P300 Bearings
Setscrew
Diameter (Inches)
Recommended Torque
Inch Lbs.
325
325
Foot Lbs.
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P-327 1-11/16
P-331 1-15/16
P-335 2-3/16
P-349 2-7/16
P-343 2-11/16
P-347 2-15/16
P-355 3-7/16
P-359 3-11/16
3/8
3/8
7/16
7/16
1/2
1/2
5/8
460
460
680
680
1350
1350
38
38
57
57
113
113
5/8
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Bearing Service
Link-Belt Series 6800 Spherical
Roller Bearing Pillow Blocks
Bend a tang of the lock washer
down into one of the lock nut
slots. Use the slot which is
most nearly lined up with the
tang. Insert “C” spacer in fixed
bearing housing, on the lock
nut side.
6. The shaft with bearing
assembly may be lowered into
housing. Lower slowly and
position bearings and seals to
engage bearing housing base.
If bearing outer rings become
misaligned, do not force back
into position instead, carefully
work back by turning and
sliding
1. Use jack screws in the dowel
pin 6 holes to disassemble
base and cap. Do not use a pry
or wedge at the split time.
2. Bolt base to bearing supports,
square with the shaft. Draw up
base mounting bolts snugly but
not to final tightness.
10.Lubricate before operation by
packing the bearing full and
filling the reservoir on both
sides of the bearing up to the
bottom of the shaft. Grease
should be forced in one side of
the bearing until it comes out
the other side all the way
around. Grease recom-
7. Bearings must be mounted to
achieve the required clearance
removal.
3. Shaft must be clean and free of
burrs and nicks. Apply mixture
of white lead and oil to shaft,
outside of diameter and
a. Measure the initial built-in
bearing clearance across the
top rollers and outer ring
raceway as shown in Figure
16. A snug feel is
threads of tapered sleeve and
face of lock nut.
mendations are given in the
“Maintenance” section. See
Table 9.
4. Slide steel rings, bearing,
adapter and accessory parts
on the shaft in the correct
order. See Figure 15. The
bearing is to be set up as a
fixed bearing on the drive
recommended. It must be
possible to remove the shim by
pulling it straight out.
11.Apply non-hardening gasket
compound to cap surfaces
which contact the base.
Tighten cap nuts or bolts
securely.
b. Tighten the lock nut forcing the
bearing up the tapered OD of
the sleeve until the bearing
measured clearance is
5. Set the bearing and sleeve
snugly on the shaft at the
12.With the mounting bolts snug,
check alignment and freedom
of rotation. The housing or
shaft clearance with the seals
is small and can be checked
visually for uniformity all the
way around. Align by shimming
or shifting as necessary. Use
large area shims to avoid
distorting the housing and
pinching the bearing. Finally,
tighten mounting bolts
position of the bearing support.
The bearing is to be placed
with the bearing face opposite
reduced by the amount shown
in Table 12.
the lock nut against the bearing 8. The proper method of
housing shoulder. The lock nut
is on the sheave side bearing.
In placing this bearing, take
into account that tightening
correctly will move the bearing
further up the tapered sleeve.
Do not tighten lock nut beyond
finger tight at this time.
tightening is shown in Figures
17 and 18. Using a spanner
wrench, tighten the lock nut
until snug. Hold the adapter
sleeve from turning until seated
firmly. Using a brass bar and
hammer, drive the face of the
locknut as shown to relieve the
thread pressure. Retighten the
lock nut and repeat until the
correct adjustment specified in
Step 7 is obtained.
securely. See Table 13 for
torques.
Table 12 - Bearing Clearance Reduction on Link-Belt 6800 Series Bearings
Reduction of Clearance
(Inches)
Pillow Block
Range
Bore Size
(Inches)
Min.
Max.
6823 - 6828
6829 - 6844
6845 - 6868
6869 - 6892
6893 - 68104
1-7/16 - 1-3/4
1-13/16 - 2-3/4
2-13/16 - 4-1/4
4-5/16 - 5-3/4
5-13/16 - 6-1/2
0.0010
0.0010
0.0015
0.0020
0.0025
0.0015
0.0020
0.0025
0.0030
0.0035
9.
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Figure 15—Link-Belt Series 6800 Spherical
Roller Bearing
Figure 16—Check Bearing Clearance
Table 13—Recommended Cap Nut and Cap Bolt Tightening Torques for
Link-Belt 6800 Series Bearings (Cast Iron Pillow Blocks)
Pillow Block Range
Bore Size (Inches) Torque Ft/Lb
P-LB 6823 thru P-LB 6840
P-LB 6841 thru P-LB 6852
P-LB 6853 thru P-LB 6856
P-LB 6857 thru P-LB 6864
P-LB 6865 thru P-LB 6872
P-LB 6873 thru P-LB 68104
1-7/16 - 2-1/2
2-9/16 - 3-1/4
3-5/16 - 3-1/2
3-9/16 - 4
4-1/16 - 4-1/2
4-9/16 - 6-1/2
45 - 50
90 -100
160 -180
90 - 100
160 - 180
400 - 440
Figure 17—Tightening the Lock Nut
Figure 18—Using a Brass Bar and Hammer
to Relieve Thread Pressure
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Troubleshooting
Table 14, as shown below, can be
used to diagnose apparent
problems or failures in the fan.
This table is intended as a
diagnostic aid only. For detailed
diagnostics and repair, contact your
local Trane Service Company.
Table 14 —Fan Troubleshooting
Excessive vibration or noise
(See Table in General
Maintenance section)
Bearing is excessively hot
Note: Bearings on high-speed
fans can run 75° above
ambient
Loose fan belt
Short belt life
HP too high
Low CFM
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Vibration and Noise
High CFM
Most noise and vibration problems
are caused by components being
worn, misaligned, or loose. These
conditions can usually be found by
observation. The problem is solved
by replacement, realignment or
tightening of the parts involved.
1. System resistance below design
2. RPM too high
Overheated Bearing
Bearings on high speed fans can run
as high as 75 ° F above ambient.
They may feel very warm with no
problem being present. This is
especially true immediately after
lubrication when it is normal for
bearings to run somewhat hot while
they purge excess grease.
Other Noise and Vibration
Sources
1. Wheel unbalanced
2. Drive components unbalanced
3. Bearing defective, contaminated
or not lubricated adequately
High Temperatures
4. Set of “unmatched” belts in use
5. Foreign material in fan housing
6. Electrical hum from motor
7. Air velocity higher than design
8. Fan operating in surge
Abnormally high temperatures can
be caused by the following
conditions:
1. Overgreasing
2. Foreign material in bearing
3. Excessive belt tension
4. Poor alignment
9. Isolation system not functioning
properly
10.Shaft bent
5. Bent shaft
HP Too High
6. Damaged or worn bearing
7. Inadequate lubrication
1. Fan speed above design
2. Static pressure above design
Low CFM
1. Leaks or obstructions in duct
system
2. Access door open
3. RPM too low
4. System resistance higher than
design
5. Variable inlet vanes partially
closed
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