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START – UP CHECK LIST
Before putting any fan into initial operation, the manufacturer’s instruction must be followed.
Complete the following checklist to make sure that the fan is ready to run.
Lock out the primary and all secondary power sources.
Ensure that all fastener, particularly impeller fastener, are tight prior to start-up. Do not re-
use locking fasteners.
Regularly check impeller fastener for tightness.
Spin impeller to see whether it rotates freely and is not grossly out of balance.
Inspect impeller for correct rotation for the fan design.
Properly secure all safety guards.
Switch on the electrical supply and allow the fan to reach full speed.
Check carefully for :- (1) Excessive vibration
(2) Unusual noise
(3) Proper amperage and voltage values
If any problem is indicated, SWITCH OFF IMMEDIATELY. Lock out the electrical supply, secure
the fan impeller and check carefully for the cause of the trouble and correct as necessary.
The fan may now be put into operation but during the first 8 hours of running, it should be
periodically observed and checked for excessive vibration and noise. Checks should be make
of motor input current and motor temperature to ensure that they do not exceed
manufacturer’s recommendation. After 8 hours of operation, the fan should be shut down
to check all set screws and hold-down bolts.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance should always be performed by experienced and trained personnel. Do not
attempt any maintenance on a fan unless the electrical supply has been locked out or
tagged out and the impeller has been secured.
Under normal circumstances, handling clean air, the fan should require cleaning only about a
year. However, the fan should be checked at regular intervals to detect any unusual
accumulation.
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