
Troubleshooting
Problem and Potential Cause
Low Capacity or Pressure
• Incorrect direction of rotation. Make sure the fan
rotates in same direction as the arrows.
• Poor fan inlet or outlet conditions. There should be
a straight clear duct at the inlet or outlet.
• Improper wheel alignment
Excessive Vibration and Noise
• Damaged wheel.
• Loose fasteners.
• Speed too high.
• Incorrect direction of rotation. Make sure the fan
rotates in same direction as the arrows.
• Wheel set screws loose.
• Bearings need lubrication or replacement.
• Debris in impeller.
• Fan surge.
• See “Use of Variable Frequency Drives.”
Overheated Motor
• Motor improperly wired.
• Incorrect direction of rotation. Make sure the fan
rotates in same direction as the arrows.
• Cooling air diverted or blocked.
• Improper inlet clearance.
• Incorrect fan speed.
• Incorrect voltage.
Overheated Bearings
• Improper bearing lubrication
Upper Windband
Wheel
Lower Windband
Inlet
Motor Mounting Plate
Motor
Housing Assembly
Limited Warranty
Loren Cook Company warrants that your Loren Cook fan was manufactured free of defects in materials and workmanship, to the extent stated
herein. For a period of one (1) year after date of shipment, we will replace any parts found to be defective without charge, except for shipping costs
which will be paid by you. This warranty is granted only to the original purchaser placing the fan in service. This warranty is void if the fan or any part
thereofhasbeenalteredormodiedfromitsoriginaldesignorhasbeenabused,misused,damagedorisinwornconditionorifthefanhasbeen
used other than for the uses described in the company manual. This warranty does not cover defects resulting from normal wear and tear. To make a
warrantyclaim,notifyLorenCookCompany,GeneralOfces,2015EastDaleStreet,Springeld,Missouri65803-4637,explaininginwriting,indetail,
yourcomplaintandreferringtothespecicmodelandserialnumbersofyourfan.UponreceiptbyLorenCookCompanyofyourwrittencomplaint,
youwillbenotied,withinthirty(30)daysofourreceiptofyourcomplaint,inwriting,astothemannerinwhichyourclaimwillbehandled.Ifyouare
entitledtowarrantyrelief,awarrantyadjustmentwillbecompletedwithinsixty(60)businessdaysofthereceiptofyourwrittencomplaintbyLoren
CookCompany.Thiswarrantygivesonlytheoriginalpurchaserplacingthefaninservicespecicallytheright.Youmayhaveotherlegalrightswhich
vary from state to state.
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417.869.6474
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Power-Plume
®
Powered Induction Device
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
This publication contains the installation, operation
and maintenance instructions for standard units of the
Power-Plume
®
.
Carefully read this publication prior to any
installation or maintenance procedure.
Loren Cook catalog, Power-Plume
®
, provides additional
information describing the equipment, fan performance,
availableaccessories,andspecicationdata.
For additional safety information, refer to AMCA
publication410-96,Safety Practices for Users and
Installers of Industrial and Commercial Fans.
All of the publications listed above can be obtained
fromLorenCookCompanybyphoning(417)869-6474,
extension166;byFAXat(417)832-9431;orbye-mailat
For information on special equipment, contact Loren
CookCompanyCustomerServiceDepartmentat(417)
869-6474.
Receiving
Inspection
Carefully inspect the fan and accessories for any
damage and shortage immediately upon receipt of the fan.
Turn the wheel by hand to ensure it turns freely and
does not bind.
Record on the Delivery Receipt any visible sign of
damage.
Rotating Parts & Electrical Shock Hazard:
Disconnect electric power before working on unit.
Follow proper lockout / tagout procedures to ensure
the unit cannot be energized while being installed or
serviced.
A disconnect switch should be placed near the fan
in order that the power can be swiftly cut off, in case
of an emergency and in order that maintenance per-
sonnel are provided complete control of the power
source.
Groundingisrequired.Alleld-installedwiringmust
becompletedbyqualiedpersonnel.Alleldin-
stalled wiring must comply with National Electric
Code(NFPA70)andallapplicablelocalcodes.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
Handling
Lift the fan by lifting lugs. Never lift by the shaft, motor,
or housing.
Storage
If the fan is stored for any length of time prior to
installation,completelyllthebearingswithgreaseor
moisture-inhibitingoil.RefertoLubricantsonpage3.Also,
store the fan in its original crate and protect it from dust,
debris and the weather.
•Covertheinletandoutletopeningtopreventthe
accumulation of dirt and moisture in the housing.
•Periodicallyrotatethewheeltokeepacoatingof
grease on all internal bearing parts.
•Periodicallyinspecttheunittopreventdamaging
conditions.
Falling Parts Hazard:
The attachment of roof mounted fans to the roof
curb as well as the attachment of roof curbs to the
building structure must exceed the structural require-
ments based on the environmental loading derived
from the applicable building code for the site. The
localcodeofcialmayrequirevariationsfromthe
recognized code based on local data. The licensed
engineer of record will be responsible for prescribing
the correct attachment based on code requirements
andenvironmentalaffectsspecictotheinstallation.
Installation
ThePower-Plume
®
can be curb mounted or mounted
toaroofmountedlaboratoryexhaustfan.ThePower-
Plume
®
should not be mounted on sheet metal roof curbs,
but may be mounted to a Cook LEC, Laboratory Exhaust
Curb, attached per recommended attachment methods.
Theproperattachmentmethodshouldbedenedbythe
local authority.
Power-Plume
®
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