Trane QFNA-IOM-1 - Manual (Page 9)

All Model Q and Super Q II fans
are shipped on skids to minimize
possible damage in transit.
Caution:
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.
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.
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.
Storage
The following criteria should be
met when storing the unit.
Note: Protect the unit from the
elements.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
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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Shipping, Rigging and Handling
Figure 1—Typical Fan Unit Shipped with Rigging
(Sizes 49-60)