Assembly Manual: Centrifugal Fan
Assembly Manual: Centrifugal Fan
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
15.07.2019
CENTRIFUGAL FAN
FAN-ENG-001-072019
Contents
Safety Guidelines . . . 3
Decals . . . . 7
Introduction . . . . 8
Electrical Safety . . . 8
Safety Guards . . 8
Safety in Maintenance . . 9
Dust . . . . . 9
Noise . . . . . 9
Correct Usage . . . 9
Receiving Inspection . . 9
Pre‐Installation Preparation . 10
Fan Pad Location . . . 10
Venting . . . . 11
Maintaining Grain Quality . 11
Grain Storage . . . 11
Required Aeration Periods . 12
Mechanical Installation . . 13
Leveling Feet . . . 13
Part List of Centrifugal Fan . 14
Electrical Installation . . 15
Wiring . . . . 15
Initial Start‐Up . . . 15
Fan Service . . . . 16
Warranty . . . . 17
Mysilo
Grain
Storage
Systems
1
MYSILO DOES NOT WARRANT ANY ROOF DAMAGE CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE VACUUM OR
INTERNAL PRESSURE FROM FANS OR OTHER AIR MOVING SYSTEMS. ADEQUATE
VENTILATION AND / OR “MAKEUP AIR” DEVICES SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR ALL POWERED
AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS. MYSILO DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF DOWNWARD FLOW
SYSTEMS (SUCTION). SEVERE ROOF DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM ANY BLOCKAGE OF AIR
PASSAGES. RUNNING FANS DURING HIGH HUMIDITY / COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS
CANCAUSE AIR EXHAUST OR INTAKE PORTS TO FREEZE.
• Do not make any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may produce a very
dangerous situation, where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
• This equipment shall be installed in accordance with any regulations or installation codes
that are required by law. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before
installations are made.
• Untrained operators subject themselves and others to SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH. NEVER
allow untrained personnel to operate this equipment.
• Keep children and other unqualified personnel out of the working area at ALL times.
• Never start equipment until ALL persons are clear of the work area.
• Be sure ALL operators are adequately rested and prepared to perform ALL functions of
operating this equipment.
• Keep hair, loose clothing and shoestrings away from rotating and moving parts. NEVER
wear loose fitting clothing when working around augers.
• NEVER allow any person intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs to operate
the equipment.
• NEVER allow anyone inside a silo, truck or wagon which is being unloaded by an auger or
conveyor. Flowing grain can trap and suffocate in seconds.
• Make sure someone is nearby who is aware of the proper shutdown sequence in the event
of an accident or emergency.
• NEVER work alone.
• ALWAYS think before acting. NEVER act impulsively around the equipment.
• Make sure ALL equipment is locked in position before operating.
• Keep hands and feet away from the auger intake or other moving parts.
• NEVER attempt to assist machinery operation or to remove trash from equipment while in
operation.
• Use ample overhead lighting after sunset to light the work area.
• ALWAYS lockout ALL power to the equipment when finished unloading.
• Keep area around intake free of obstacles such as electrical cords, blocks, etc.
that might trip workers.
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your machine safety signs.
Keep signs in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be sure new
equipment components and repair parts include the current safety signs.
Replacement safety signs are available from the manufacturer.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let
anyone operate without instruction.
Keep your machinery in proper working condition. Unauthorized modifications
to the machine may impair the function and/or safety and affect machine life.
Practice Safe Maintenance
Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep area clean and
dry. Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it is in operation.
Keep hands, feet, and clothing from all rotating parts. Keep all parts in
good condition and properly installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace
worn or broken parts. Remove any build up of grease, oil, or debris.
Prepare For Emergencies
Be prepared if fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for
doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near your
telephone.
Operator Qualifications
1. Any person who has not read and / or does not understand all operation and safety
procedures is not qualified to operate any auger systems.
2. Certain regulations apply to personnel operating power machinery. Personnel under the
age of 18 years may not operate power machinery, including augers. It is your responsibility,
as owner and / or supervisor, to know what these regulations are in your area or situation.
3. Unqualified or incompetent persons are to remain out of work area.
It is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe operating and safety
procedures for this auger. It is strongly recommended that another qualified person who
knows the shutdown procedure is in the area in the event of emergency. A person who had
not read this manual and understands all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to
operate the machine.
Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job.
Safety glasses should be worn at all times to protect eyes from debris.
Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on plastic or steel
parts.
A respirator may be needed if a hog house has poor ventilation. Waste
fumes can be toxic.
Wear hard hat and steel toe boots to help protect your head and toes
from falling debris.
Remove all jewelry.
Tuck in any loose or dangling shoe strings.
Safety decals should be read, and understood, by all people in the grain handling area.
Safety decals have been affixed to the equipment to warn of danger to persons and of
possible equipment damage. These decals must never be removed, tampered with, painted
over or obscured in any way. If labels are damaged or become unreadable, replacement
labels are available from the manufacturer.
Thank you for your choice of our product, which has been designed to give you excellent
performance and service for many years.
This manual covers general information on installation and the operation of MYSILO
Centrifugal Fans. It is designed for medium to high static pressures, and comes equipped
with either from 900 RPM to 3000 RPM motor. The manual should be read thoroughly
before attempting any installation or use of the Centrifugal Fan. This manual should be kept
with the Centrifugal Fan, or in a location where it can be readily accessed. Failure to read this
manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment.
General Safety Statements
The principal concern of the manufacturer is your safety and the safety of others associated
with grain handling equipment. We encourage all personnel operating, installing or
maintaining this equipment to read thoroughly through this manual before proceeding. It is
the responsibility of the buyer to make this manual available to the person or persons
involved with this equipment. Guards and safety labels have been installed prior to leaving
the manufacturing plant. These devices are not to be removed, altered or defaced in any
way. Alterations to the equipment may produce a very dangerous situation and may cause
serious injury or death.
We recommend contacting your local power company, and having a representative survey
your installation so the wiring is compatible with their system, and adequate power is
supplied to your unit.
Use of the Equipment Information page will help you identify your equipment if you need to
contact us. Keep this information on record.
Electrical Safety
Provision of an adequate and safe power supply to the Centrifugal Fan unit is essential to
your safety. MYSILO recommends that a competent and qualified electrician undertake all
electrical wiring. All wiring has to be installed to the National Standards and Regulations
relevant to your Country and Region.
A Mains Power Isolator should be installed with the Centrifugal Fan and is essential for your
safety. This should be installed as indicated in the enclosed installation and in accordance
with the relevant Directives in force.
Safety Guards
The Centrifugal fan contains many moving and electrical parts, which would cause serious
injury, even death if touched. Guards are placed on the machine to protect you. Operating
the machine at any time with the guards removed or incorrectly fitted is a serious misuse of
the machine and endangers you and other people’s safety.
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Safety in Handling the Centrifugal Fan
Manual handling of fans may result in serious injury. Fans are fitted with lifting eyes to
facilitate mechanical handling. Generally fans should not be moved on pallet forks unless
they are securely fixed to a suitable pallet to reduce the risk of the fan falling. To prevent
injury, use suitable hand protection.
Safety in Maintenance
While the Centrifugal Fan is designed to keep maintenance to a minimum, some repairs will
be necessary in the course of the life of the machine. Do not attempt any repairs on the
machine unless you are competent to do so. Remember that the Centrifugal Fan may in
some cases operate under automatic control will start without warning. Never attempt any
work on the Centrifugal Fan without first isolating the machine from main power, and
locking the isolator so that only you can turn the power back on.
Dust
Under normal working conditions the Centrifugal Fan should create little or no dust hazard.
However, dust will be created inside the silo or store if the fan is operating with a small
amount of grain on the floor. This can be harmful to your health in inhaled. To prevent this,
never enter the silo when the fan is operating.
Noise
Prolonged exposure to such noise without the use of hearing protection can result in serious
damage to your hearing. Apart from starting and sopping the fan, there is no need for any
person to work in the vicinity of the fan. If access around the fan is necessary whilst it is
operating, a suitable set of ear protectors should be used.
Correct Use of Centrifugal Fan
The Centrifugal fan is designed solely for the purpose of ventilating agricultural products,
silos and stores. Use of the system in any other way is misuse of the system and may
endanger your, or another person’s, safety and health.
In the installation and use of the Centrifugal Fan, only genuine MYSILO parts are to be used.
Use of other non‐genuine parts is a misuse of the system, and may lead to dangerous
situations risking the safety and health of you and others.
This machine is not designed for use atmospheres where risk of explosion is foreseen. Such
environments may include enclosed areas of high dust concentrations, gas, vapours and
fumes. Use in such an environment is prohibited. If in doubt contact MYSILO or your dealer.
Receiving Inspection
Carefully inspect the shipment for damage as soon as it is received. Verify that the quantity
of parts or packages actually received corresponds to the quantity shown on the packing slip.
Any discrepancies should be clarified immediately. Report any damage or shortage to the
delivering carrier as soon as possible. The manufacturer’s responsibility for damage to the
equipment ends with acceptance by the delivering carrier. Refer to the bill of lading. Save all
paperwork and documentation furnished with any of the elevator components.
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Pre‐Installation Preparation
One of the most important factors for installation is providing adequate power to run the
unit. Undersized wire can lead to voltage drop and cause motor overheating and shortened
life. Therefore, it is necessary to know the distance from the unit to available transformer
and the horsepower of your fan unit. These two factors will determine the size of wire
needed for efficient operation.
It is recommended to contact your local power company, and have a representative survey
your installation so the wiring is compatible with their system, and adequate power is
supplied to your unit. Each main power supplier panel motor should be wired through a
fused or circuit breaker disconnect switch. Standard electrical safety practices and code
should be used. A qualified electrician should make all electrical wiring installations.
The silo should be well sealed to prevent air loss from the plenum or the ductwork below the
grain. The fan transition should be installed to minimize airflow restriction. The air entrance
needs to be as clear as possible from floor supports.
Fan Pad Location
Fan Pad should be poured 5cm below the top of silo foundation for all centrifugal fans. Front
of pad should be perpendicular to silo wall and the recommend thickness for fan pad is 10cm
minimum.
Fan pad and fan must be level and smooth for proper operation. Vibration problems can
result from improper fan leveling. Do not attach the Fan to the pad. The fan needs to have
the ability to move freely, therefore not putting the Transition in a binding state.
Code Description
1 Silo Sidewall
2 Silo Foundation
3 Fan Transition
4 Fan Pad
5 Centrifugal Fan
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Venting
Adequately vent your silo roof to prevent Fan back pressure.
Maintaining Grain Quality
To properly maintain the quality of stored grain, it is necessary to keep the grain dry, cool
and insect free. Any one of these problems can contribute to spoilage. Wet, warm grain
promotes insect growth as well as grain spoilage. Cool, dry grain can keep for long periods of
time.
It is recommended that the grain be kept cool (avoid freezing as freezing can reduce quality).
Grain should be cooled through the fall and winter, warmed in the spring and summer.
Grain Storage
Average grain temperature should be above 1,6°C in the winter and below 18,3°C in the
summer. Always try to keep the grain within ‐12‐ ‐9°C of the average monthly outside
temperature. This means grain may need to be aerated on warm days during the winter to
stay above 1,6°C when freezing temperatures are predominate. During the summer it may
be necessary to aerate the grain on cool nights, so the 18,3°C temperature is not exceeded
during the hot days of summer.
Conditions and requirements may vary from area to area. We suggest that you contact your
local Agriculture Extension Office or State Agricultural University for more exact guidelines.
If the grain is to be stored more than one year, it has to be re‐cooled the following fall and
winter, repeating the process as long as the grain is in storage. Frequent and regular
inspection (at least weekly during fall and spring) is the best prevention against grain
spoilage.
Drying fronts and/or temperature fronts move through grain at different rates depending on
bin and fan size and different moistures and temperatures.
Equilibrium Chart
Air Percentage Relative Humidity
Temperature
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100
‐6,5°C 11,2 11,7 12,7 13,7 14,5 15,1 16,2 17,1 18,0 19,6 21,2 23,5 25,8 29,1
‐1°C 10,8 11,3 12,2 13,1 13,9 14,6 15,5 16,4 17,4 18,7 20,2 22,5 25,0 28,3
4,5°C 10,5 11,0 11,7 12,5 13,3 14,0 14,8 15,5 16,6 17,8 19,4 21,5 24,2 27,5
10 °C 10,1 10,6 11,3 12,0 12,7 13,3 14,1 14,8 15,8 16,9 18,6 20,5 23,4 26,7
15,5 °C 9,7 10,2 10,9 11,6 12,1 12,7 13,4 14,2 15,0 16,0 17,8 19,5 22,6 25,9
21 °C 9,0 9,7 10,4 11,1 11,5 12,0 12,8 13,5 14,5 15,4 16,8 18,5 21,3 24,5
26,5 °C 8,3 9,1 9,8 10,5 10,8 11,2 12,1 13,0 13,9 14,8 15,8 17,5 20,0 22,8
Safe moisture for normal winter storage of shelled corn is about 15%. Grain to be
stored through the summer or long term, needs to be 1 to 3 points dryer.
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The table below lists the approximate time required to completely change the temperature
of a bin. Current conditions can cause this time to vary greatly. Therefore, this should only
be used as a guide. It may be necessary to run the fan only part of a day because of changing
weather conditions. It would be necessary to run it a few hours each day on several days to
complete the temperature change.
Approximate Hours of Fan Time to Change Silo Temperature (1500 rpm)
Silo Diameter
Fan Size
Eave Height – Approximate 10 m. Approximate 14m.
(H.P)
8,24 9,16 10,08 11,00 12,83 14,66 18,33 12,83 14,66 18,33
3 68 76 83 92
5 56 62 68 75 90
7,5 51 53 58 62 72 85 89
10 46 48 52 57 68 79 82 96
15 43 46 49 53 61 69 91 74 85
20 40 43 46 53 62 81 65 75 97
Application
580 725 880 1060 1460 1940 3100 1900 2500 4000
(M³)
Approximate Hours of Fan Time to Change Silo Temperature (3000 rpm)
Silo Diameter
Fan Size
Eave Height – Approximate 10 m. Approximate 14m.
(H.P)
6,41 7,33 8,24 9,16 10,08 11,00 12,83 14,66 18,33 12,83 14,66 18,33
3 71 85 93
5 54 62 70 79 89 99
7,5 48 56 64 73 82 91
10 43 48 55 62 70 77 93
15 36 40 44 50 55 61 75 89 90
20 34 38 42 48 53 59 71 85 86
Application
350 460 580 725 880 1060 1460 1940 3100 1900 2500 4000
(M³)
• Cubic meters are rounded and approximate values.
• The hours required are based on clean grain. High moisture and grain containing fines
or foreign material will require more time to complete the air change.
• In the silos which are shown as , different size of fan usage may
be necessary.
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Mechanical Installation
The transition plate should be cut to match the opening on the Fan outlet Prepare the fan
for installation by applying foam to the Fan outlet flange. Set the Fan on the pad and
position it against the Transition Plate.
Leveling Feet
Transition plates are typically shipped unassembled from the factory. Assemble the
Transition Plate Panel with M6 Bolts. Using mounted Leveling Feet, install the Fan to the
anchor bolts embedded in the Fan Pad. The Fan Pad concrete should be poured balanced for
the chassis.
Failure to snug the bolts evenly will cause the Fan to twist or rock and may contribute to Fan
housing vibration and Wheel clearance problems.
Fan Pad
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PART LIST OF CENTRIFUGAL FAN
Code Description
1 Motor
2 Motor Guard
3 Motor Side Panel
4 Fan Transition
5 Blade and Hub
6 Housing Assembly
7 Inlet Cone
8 Inlet Side Panel
9 Guard
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Electrical Installation
All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician and all components must meet
local requirements.
Mysilo assumes no responsibility for the electrical wiring used with this Fan. Mysilo will be
liable for failure of the Fan because of improper electrical installation or use.
All safety devices, including wiring of electrical devices shall be arranged to operate such
that a power failure or failure of the device itself will not result in hazardous condition.
To prevent a hazardous condition, the machine must be prevented from restarting on its
own after a power failure when power returns.
Wiring
Do not jeopardize your Mysilo Fan Warranty with improper electrical installation. Contact
your power provider before installation. They can determine if any adjustments bin their
lines will be necessary to accommodate the increase in load the Fan will make on the current
wiring.
Initial Start‐Up
On initial start‐up of the fan, run it momentarily to make sure that the fan blade is rotating in
the proper direction and airflow is correct. If not, change motor direction using instructions
on the motor.
Proper installation and start‐up ensures many years of trouble‐free operation.
Voltage must be checked before Start‐Up to prevent possible damages. If voltage is not
correct, install an optional Transformer package.
Press the green START Button and immediately press the red STOP Button to check for
proper Blade / Wheel rotation. For three phase units, interchange any two power leads to
reverse rotation. Centrifugal ‐ Counter clockwise looking at guard end. After checking
rotation, press the green START button to run the Fan. Check for excessive vibration. Press
the red STOP button to stop the Fan.
Do not operate the Fan on an empty silo. To do so can sometimes dislodge floor supports.
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Fan Service
Motors used in the fan units are all standard motors and are specially designed for use in
crop drying applications. Most of the replacement parts for these motors are handled by
authorized service stations of the various motor manufacturers. Always disconnect and lock
out power before working on or around fan motor and electrical components.
Malfunctioning electrical components should be checked by a qualified electrician. For extra
motor life, any electric motor should be run for 30 minutes, once a month. This will help
eliminate any damaging moisture build‐up in the motor and bearings. Fans setting idle in the
summer offer an excellent place for mud dobbers to build their nests. A mud dobber nest on
the back of the fan blade will cause the fan to be out of balance and vibrate. This is a ball
bearing motor. The bearings have been given initial lubrication at the factory. Motors
without re‐greasing capability are factory lubricated for normal bearing life.
Fan Troubleshooting Chart
Blown fuse or breaker in Replace fuses or reset breakers. Turn
disconnect switch. Main power power on at all disconnects ahead of
Fan will not not turned on. Defective wiring or the unit. Follow wiring diagram and
run loose connection. Overload kicked tighten any loose connections. Check
out. Defective Motor. Defective manual reset, push in to reset. Replace
magnetic contactor Motor. Check the magnetic contactor.
Check to see that power supply wires
Undersize wiring. Low line voltage
are the proper size, contact your local
Fan runs for a at the installation. Power failure.
power company. Call power company
short period Magnetic contactor
after making sure wire size is correct.
of time then malfunctioning. Defective
Change magnetic contactor. Replace
shuts off start/stop buton. Overload setting
necessary part. Adjust overload to
incorrect.
setting.
Stop fan and turn off electricity.
Remove fan screen and check to see if
Fan makes Flan blade hitting fan housing.
fan blade is hitting the housing. Adjust
ticking noise Motor bearing bad
motor position to obtain proper
clearance. Replace motor bearing.
Fan not level Fan has dirt deposit
Level fan Clean blade Replace motor
Fan vibrates on blade Motor shaft is bent
Have blade rebalanced
Blade out of balance
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WARRANTY
1. The seller warrants each new product manufactured by it ro be free from defects in workmanship for one
year.
2. The seller’s obligation is limited to repair or replace the defective part(s), at its option, free of charge, F.O.B
seller’s factory, without assembly of these parts during the warranty period. As long as it is not prior agreed
otherwise, this warranty will be in force only if the equipment will be performed at most eight hours a day.
The equipments which are not manufactured by seller are not covered by the warranty; if there is, each has
its own warranty. Any equipment shall not be sent back under warranty conditions without written
permission of Seller in advance. This warranty does not cover any workmanship cost of
assembly/disassembly, shipment and any other relevant taxes. Once the warranty period expires, such
responsibilities come to end.All of the complaints shall be written directly.
3. This warranty shall not cover products or parts which have been damaged by normal wearing, negligent
use, misuse, unauthorized alteration/repair, wrong maintenance, accident, wrong installation or
malfunction of any other part which is assembled to the seller’s product. Any expense due to the repair or
rectify shall not be charged unless seller sends a written permission explicitly. In no event shall the Seller be
liable for any private, direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including but not limited to, loss
of anticipated profits, cost increasement due to the operation of other equipments.
4. The seller has no obligation or responsibility of any warranty which is made by its dealer, agent or
distributor.
5. Seller has no responsibility of any warranty until the whole payment is made in agreed conditions.
6. This warranty constitutes the manufacturer’s entire and sole warranty and the manufacturer expressly
disclaims any and all other warranties including but not limited to express and implied warranties as to
merchantability, fitness for particular purposes sold, and description or quality of the product furnished
hereunder.
7. The seller makes no warranty of any kind except hereunder specified.
8. The equipment shall be installed and operated as per seller’s instructions. Otherwise, warranty will be
voided.
9. If the whole content of system are not constituted by original equipments which are produced by the
manufacturer, this warranty will be non‐operative.
10. Grain storage silos and grain handling equipments are designed for grain and/or other free flowing
materials. Use of other materials will void the warranty. Purchaser is liable for the safe storage of parts.
The warranty will be avoided if the white rust occurs on the parts when they are exposed to rain, moisture
and so on. If possible, storage in a closed area is the best.
11. All the grain and feed storage silos are designed to be loaded and unloaded only from center. Other than
center loading/unloading methods may lead to structural damage on the silo. After center unloading is
finished, intermediate wells shall be used in sequence for the silo bottom clearance. Any sequence fault
may lead to structural damages which are not covered by limited warranty. Wrong assembly of the
temperature control cables may also lead to structural damages which are not covered by limited warranty.
12. All of the silos are designed to be fully loaded until 25 mm below the top of top sidewall ring with the
natural grain repose angle. Loading over this height will lead to structural damages such as applying
overpressure on the lower roof and/or causing blockage of the vents which are not covered by the
warranty. Roof damages resulted from overvacuum or outer pressures which are occurred because of any
aeration system are also out of this warranty. Sufficient aeration vents shall be provided to get enough air.
Blockage of the roof vents shall be prevented especially usage in cold/humid weathers.
13. Standard grain storage silos are designed according to UBC97 American norm, Zone 0, 144 km/hour wind
velocity, 75 kg/m² roof snow load. Other than extra load strength is optional which is subject to charge and
it shall be specified prior to the order.
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