Maintenance - routine, V-belt drives, Snow accumulation – Greenheck Fan Make-Up Air Unit 470658 MSX User Manual

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Model MSX Make-Up Air

Maintenance - Routine

CAUTION

Lock-out the gas and the electrical power to the
unit before performing any maintenance or service
operations to this unit.

V-Belt Drives

V-belt drives must be checked on a regular basis for
wear, tension, alignment, and dirt accumulation.
Check the tension by measuring the deflection in the
belt as shown below.
Check the alignment by using a straight edge across
both sheaves as shown below.

Snow Accumulation

Clear snow away from roof mounted units. Keep the
snow clear of the intake and access doors.

Motors

Motor maintenance is generally limited to cleaning
and lubrication (where applicable).
Cleaning should be limited to exterior surfaces only.
Removing dust and grease build-up on the motor
assures proper motor cooling.
Motors supplied with grease fittings should be
greased in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.

Wheels

Wheels require little attention when moving clean air.
Occasionally oil and dust may accumulate on the wheel
causing imbalance. When this occurs the wheel and
housing should be cleaned to assure proper operation.

Belt Tension

Belt Span

Deflection = Belt Span

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FAN

MOTOR

FAN

MOTOR

Drive Alignment

IMPORTANT

Premature or frequent belt failures can be caused by

improper belt tension, or misaligned sheaves.

• Abnormally high belt tension or drive

misalignment will cause excessive bearing loads

and may result in failure of the fan and/or motor

bearings.

• Abnormally low belt tension will cause squealing

on start-up, excessive belt flutter, slippage, and

overheated sheaves.

IMPORTANT

Do not pry belts on or off the sheave. Loosen belt

tension until belts can be removed by simply lifting

the belts off the sheaves.

IMPORTANT

When replacing V-belts on multiple groove drives,

all belts should be changed to provide uniform drive

loading.

IMPORTANT

Do not install new belts on worn sheaves. If the

sheaves have grooves worn in them, they must be

replaced before new belts are installed.

IMPORTANT

Do not allow water or solvents to enter the motor

or bearings. Motors and bearings should never be

sprayed with steam, water or solvents.

IMPORTANT

Greasing motors is only intended when fittings are

provided. Many motors are permanently lubricated,

requiring no additional lubrication.

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