Greenheck Fan 470658 MSX manual Bearings, Filters, Evaporative Coolers

Maintenance - Routine continued

Bearings

The bearings for Greenheck fans are carefully selected to match the maximum load and operating conditions of the specific class, arrangement and fan size.

The instructions provided in this manual and those provided by the bearing manufacturer will minimize any bearing problems.

IMPORTANT

Lubricate bearings prior to periods of extended shutdowns or storage and rotate shaft monthly to aid in corrosion prevention. If the fan is stored more than three months, purge the bearings with new grease prior to start-up.

Recommended Bearing Lubrication Schedule (in Months*)

Fan		Bearing Bore Size (inches)
RPM	1⁄2 - 1	11⁄8 - 11⁄2	15⁄8 - 17⁄8	115⁄16 - 23⁄16	27⁄16 - 3
250	6	6	6	6	6
500	6	6	6	5	4
750	6	5	4	3	3
1000	5	3	2	1	1
1250	5	3	2	1	1
1500	5	2	1	1	0.5
2000	5	1	1	0.5	0.25

*Suggested initial greasing interval is based on 12 hour per day operation and 150°F (66°C) maximum housing temperature. For continuous (24 hour) operation, decrease greasing interval by 50%

•If extended grease lines are present, relubricate while in operation, only without endangering personnel.

•For ball bearings (operating) relubricate until clean grease is seen purging at the seals. Be sure not to unseat the seal by over lubricating.

•For ball bearings (idle) add 1-2 shots of grease up to 2 inch bore size, and 4-5 shots above 2 inch bore sizes with a hand grease gun.

•For roller bearings add 4 shots of grease up to 2 inch bore size, and 8 shots for 2-5 inch bore size with a hand grease gun.

•Adjust relubrication frequency based on condition of purged grease.

•A high quality lithium based grease conforming to NLGI

Grade 2 consistency, such as those listed here:

Mobil 532	Texaco Multifak #2	B Shell Alavania #2
Mobilux #2	Texaco Premium #2	Exxon Unirex #2

Filters

Filter maintenance is generally limited to cleaning and replacement.

If aluminum mesh filters are installed, they can be washed in warm soapy water.

An adhesive spray can be added to aluminum mesh filters to increase their efficiency.

If disposable filters are installed, they can be checked by holding up to a light source. If light cannot pass through the filter, it should be replaced.

IMPORTANT

When reinstalling filters, be sure to install them with the airflow in the correct direction. An airflow direction arrow is located on the side of the filters.

IMPORTANT

Replacement filters should be from the same manufacturer and the same size as the original filters provided with the unit.

Evaporative Coolers

The media should be periodically brushed lightly with a soft bristle brush in an up and down motion while flushing with water. This aids in reducing the amount of mineral build-up.

For large amounts of mineral build-up, clean or replace the media and increase the water bleed-off or flush rate.

The cooling media has a useful life of 3 to 5 years depending on the water quality and the bleed-off or flush rate.

important

When reinstalling the evaporative media, make sure that it is installed correctly. Reference the drawing shown below.

important

Replacement media should be from the same manufacturer and be the same size as the original media provided with the unit.

45º

Entering Air Leaving Air

15º

Media Orientation

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