Page 2 - Subject Page; Table of Contents
Subject Page Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Literature Change History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - Model Number Description; 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 theunit nameplate. Table 1 provides model information on both Q Fans and Super Q II Fans. Service Model Number QFCA4092HE0RE11NFFCAN000000000L Table 1Model Number Info...
Page 8 - Warnings and Cautions; General Information
Literature Change History QFNA-IOM-1 (August 1997)Manual supersedes FAN-IM-3(975), reflecting ABU support ofthe Q fans and Super Q fans.General update. About this Manual This manual describes properinstallation of Model Q Fans andSuper Q II Fans. Note: The installation andservicing of the equipmentr...
Page 9 - Storage; Shipping, Rigging and Handling
All Model Q and Super Q II fansare shipped on skids to minimizepossible damage in transit. Caution: NEVER LIFT A UNIT BY THEBEARING BRACKETS, MOTORBRACKETS, OR OTHERACCESSORIES. NEVERFORKLIFT THE UNIT BY THEHOUSING. Failure to handleproperly will damage the unit. Fan sizes 16-44 can be liftedusing t...
Page 10 - Installation —Q Fan
Provide a Foundation Most units will be mounted to orhung from a concrete structure. Ifmounted to a steel structure, themounting structure should bewelded. Table 2 refers to unitweights. Isolate the Fan Isolation should be used toprevent noise and vibration frombeing transmitted to the building. Arr...
Page 15 - Wheel Alignment
Wheel Alignment Arrangements 1 and 9 Manually rotate the fan wheel to besure that it turns freely. The tipclearances are set in the factory andnormally do not require readjustment.to determine if adjustment isrequired, measure and record theclearances between wheel andhousing at six equally spacedin...
Page 17 - Q Fan Duct Connections
Q Fan Duct Connections To maintain catalog performancethere must be a minimum of threefan diameters of straight duct on thefan inlet and minimum of one fandiameter of straight duct on the fandischarge. A 90° elbow at thedischarge should be a minimum oftwo fan diameters from the fandischarge. An open...
Page 18 - Installation —Super Q II
Preparation for Mounting Lift the unit into position with acrane or forklift. Crane lift from theends of the support rails using aspreader bar. When using a fork,lift from under both support rails. Ceiling Mounting Hang ceiling supported units withfour 3/4-inch steel rods, oneconnected to each corne...
Page 19 - Inlet Vanes; Accessories Installation
Inlet Vanes Caution: Due to the size of the equipment,reasonable care must be takenwhen loading, unloading,handling and installing the inletvane assembly to avoid overstressing and possible permanentdamage to the frame and relatedcomponents by excessive racing,skewing, twisting etc. 1. Bracket angle...
Page 20 - Determining Fan RPM; Start-Up Q Fans and Super Q II
Start-Up Procedures The following items must bechecked before initial start-up ofthe fan: 1. Check all bolts, setscrews, and locking collars on the fan,bearings, drive, motor mount, andaccessories for tightness. SeeTables 4, 5, 10, 11 and 13. 2. Turn the fan wheel by hand to be sure it does not stri...
Page 21 - Establishing A Schedule; Variable Inlet Vanes; Maintenance
Establishing A Schedule Establishing a regular schedule forinspecting and performingmaintenance procedures.Acceptable schedules will varydepending upon the type ofapplication and local conditions.Consult the “Trouble Shooting”section if problems areencountered. V-Belt Drive V-Belt Drives should be i...
Page 25 - About Bearings; Bearing Service
About Bearings The bearings for the Model QFans are carefully selected tomatch the maximum load andoperating conditions of the fan.Following the instructions in thismanual will minimize any bearingproblem. All fans shipped withbearings pre- lubricated andinstalled. The grease lines arealso filled at...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting
Table 14, as shown below, can beused to diagnose apparentproblems or failures in the fan. This table is intended as adiagnostic aid only. For detaileddiagnostics and repair, contact yourlocal Trane Service Company. QFNA-IOM-1 29 Troubleshooting Table 14 —Fan Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Exce...