INSTALLATION GUIDE Big Ass Fan 4900 For help, call 855-490-3048 or email thd.help@bigasssolutions.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Installation Checklist Did a structural engineer approve the mounting structure? See page 6 for Big Ass Fans approved mounting structures. Do you have the correct safety cable? Are you familiar with its use? See page 17 for information on properly securing the safety cable. :LOO WKH IDQ EH LQVWDOOHG VR WKDW WKH DLUIRLOV DUH DW OHDVW IW P DERYH WKH ÀRRU" Will the fan be installed so that the airfoils have at least 2 ft (0.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Installation Guide Big Ass Fan 4900 Installation Guide: Jul. 2014 Rev. F This product was manufactured in a plant whose Management 6\VWHP LV FHUWL¿HG DV EHLQJ LQ FRQIRUPLW\ ZLWK ,62 Conforms to ANSI/UL STD 507: Electric Fans &HUWL¿HG WR &$1 &6$ & 1R )DQV 9HQWLODWRUV Contact Information Manufacturing 2425 Merchant Street Lexington, KY 40511 1-877-BIG-FANS www.bigassfans.com Customer Service 2348 Innovation Drive Lexington, KY 40511 855-490-3048 thd.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: :$51,1* ,QVWDOODWLRQ ZRUN DQG HOHFWULFDO ZLULQJ PXVW EH GRQH E\ TXDOL¿HG SHUVRQ V LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK DOO DSSOLFDEOH FRGHV and standards. WARNING: When cutting or drilling into a wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Contents Introduction Safety Instructions Thank You About Big Ass Fans ii 1 1 Pre-Installation About this Fan Parts Included Tools Needed Fan Diagram Preparing the Work Site 8QGHUVWDQGLQJ $LUÀRZ 3DWWHUQV 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mounting Structure: Bar Joists 1. Select Proper Angle Irons 2. Pre-drill Angle Irons 3. Fasten Angle Irons Together (if span is longer than 8 ft) 4a. Fasten Single Angle Irons to Roof Structure Mounting Points 4b.
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BIG ASS FAN 4900 Introduction 1 Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of a Big Ass )DQ DQ HI¿FLHQW DQG FRVW HIIHFWLYH ZD\ WR VWD\ FRRO LQ WKH summer and warm in the winter. The revolutionary design of our fans combines the best of both form and function to bring power performance and a sleek look to any setting. More importantly, you have purchased a product that is backed by extensive research, thorough testing, and quality manufacturing.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 2 Pre-Installation About this fan 7HFKQLFDO VSHFL¿FDWLRQV Fan size Motor size Required supply circuit size Full load current Max RPM Airfoil length Suggested distance from ceiling 14 ft (4.3 m) 1.0 HP (0.75 kW) 0 $ # ± 9 ĭ 11.0 101 RPM 76” (193 cm) 5 ft (1.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Pre-Installation (cont.) 3 Parts included If you ordered multiple fans, be sure to keep the components of each fan together. The fans each have differently rated components that are not interchangeable. If you are missing any piece required for installation, contact Big Ass Fans Customer Service. Note: Drawings below are not to scale. No hardware substitutions are acceptable.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Pre-Installation (cont.) 4 Parts included (cont.) Note: Drawings below are not to scale. Electrical Airfoils (6) Airfoil Wall Controller1 Fire Relay2 (6) Powerfoil® Winglet (6) Airfoil Retainer 1. The wall controller includes a 10-ft (3 m) pre-attached AC supply cord with a NEMA 5-20P plug. An Electronic Programming Module (EPM) is installed in the controller. 2.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Pre-Installation (cont.) 5 Fan diagram A. Safety Cable. A redundant safety feature that secures the fan to the mounting structure. B. Upper Yoke. Secures the fan to the mounting structure and allows the fan to adjust its center of gravity. Note: The upper yoke may differ from the illustration below. C. Extension Tube. Extends the fan from the ceiling. D. Lower Yoke. Connects the main fan unit to the extension tube. E. Motor. 6HH SDJH IRU WHFKQLFDO VSHFL¿FDWLRQV F. Hub.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Pre-Installation (cont.) 6 Preparing the work site Before beginning installation, review the mechanical and electrical installation guidelines below. Mechanical installation • The fan weighs 150 lbs (60 kg). A suitable means for lifting the weight of the fan, such as a scissor lift, and at least two installation personnel will be required. • Big Ass )DQV FDQ RQO\ EH KXQJ IURP DQ , EHDP RU DQJOH LURQV )RU VSHFL¿F UHTXLUHPHQWV VHH WKH 0HFKDQLFDO ,QVWDOODWLRQ VHFWLRQ in this guide.
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BIG ASS FAN 4900 8 Pre-Installation (cont.) $LUÀRZ WLSV Below are some techniques that make a dramatic difference in congested areas of your facility. Treat air like water, and scoop, direct, and channel it to where it is needed most. • 0DNH VXUH SHRSOH DUH QRW KLGGHQ EHKLQG VWUXFWXUHV WKDW ZRXOG EORFN DLUÀRZ 7KLV PD\ VHHP REYLRXV EXW ZRUN DUHDV DUH URXWLQHO\ blocked by shelving, crates, and machinery.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 9 Mounting Structure: Bar Joists Big Ass Fans can only be hung from an I-beam or bar joists. See page 15 for I-beam mounting instructions (optional). Consult a structural engineer for installation methods not covered in this manual. WARNING: The fan should not be installed unless the structure on which the fan is to be mounted is of sound construction, undamaged, and capable of supporting the loads of the fan and its method of mounting.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Mounting Structure: Bar Joists (cont.) 10 2. Pre-drill angle irons %HIRUH GULOOLQJ WKH DQJOH LURQV FRQ¿UP WKDW \RX KDYH WKH DSSURSULDWH PRXQW WR DFFRPPRGDWH WKH URRI SLWFK RI \RXU mounting structure. Drill two Ø9/16” (1.4 cm) holes exactly 5-3/8” (13.7 cm) apart in the centers of two angle irons. Measure the distance between the mounting points of the roof structure that the angle irons will span. Measure the same distance on the angle irons and drill Ø9/16” (1.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Mounting Structure: Bar Joists (cont.) 11 4a. Fasten single angle irons to roof structure mounting points If the angle iron span is greater than 8 ft (2.4 m) and requires double angle irons, proceed to step 4b. Fasten the angle irons to the roof structure mounting points at each end with customer-supplied Grade 8 hardware as shown. If you are mounting the fan directly to the angle irons, do not tighten the hardware until the main fan unit has been mounted to the angle irons (step 5a).
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Mounting Structure: Bar Joists (cont.) 12 4b. Fasten double angle irons to roof structure mounting points Fasten the angle irons to the roof structure mounting points at each end with customer-supplied Grade 8 hardware as shown. The angle irons with fan mounting holes should be positioned on the inside, facing each other. If you are mounting the fan directly to the angle irons, do not tighten the hardware until the main fan unit has been mounted to the angle irons (step 5a).
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Mounting Structure: Bar Joists (cont.) 13 5a. Direct mount main fan unit (to angle irons) If your fan installation includes yokes and an extension tube, skip this step and proceed to step 5b. CAUTION: The main fan unit is heavy. Use caution when raising it. Attach the main fan unit directly to the angle irons with the Main Fan Unit Hardware as shown. Consult the diagram below for distances between the angle irons. Note: The fan can only be directly mounted to angle irons.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 14 Mounting Structure: Bar Joists (cont.) 5b. Attach upper yoke (to angle irons) Secure the upper yoke directly to the angle irons with the Upper Yoke Hardware as shown. The angle irons should be aligned with the outermost holes of the upper yoke. Consult the diagrams below for distances between the angle irons. Tighten the bolts to 40 ft·lb (54.2 N·m) using a torque wrench and 3/4” socket.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Mounting Structure: I-Beam 15 Big Ass Fans can only be hung from an I-beam or bar joists. See page 9 for bar joist mounting instructions. Consult a structural engineer for installation methods not covered in this manual. WARNING: The fan should not be installed unless the structure on which the fan is to be mounted is of sound construction, undamaged, and capable of supporting the loads of the fan and its method of mounting.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Mounting Structure: I-Beam (cont.) 16 2. Attach upper yoke (to I-beam) Secure the upper yoke to the I-beam with the Upper Yoke Hardware as shown. Tighten the bolts to 40 ft·lb (54.2 N·m) using a torque wrench and 3/4” socket. Upper Yoke Hardware (BAF-Supplied): a. (4) 1/2-13 x 2” GR 8 Bolt b. (8) 1/2’’ Flat Washer c. (4) 1/2-13 Nylock Nut d. (2) Beam Clip e. (2) Spacer Proceed to “Hanging the Fan” (p. 17).
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Hanging the Fan 17 1. Attach extension tube (to upper yoke) If the fan will be directly mounted to angle irons, skip this step and proceed to step 2 below. Fasten the extension tube to the upper yoke with the Extension Tube Hardware as shown. Ensure the extension tube is hanging plumb to the ground, and then tighten the hardware so that it is snug, but not fully tightened. c Extension Tube Hardware (BAF-Supplied): a. (2) 1/2-13 x 4-1/2’’ GR 8 Bolt b. (4) 1/2’’ Flat Washer c.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Hanging the Fan (cont.) 18 3. Attach lower yoke (to extension tube) Attach the lower yoke to the bottom of the extension tube with the Lower Yoke Hardware as shown. Tighten the hardware so that it is snug, but not fully tightened. Lower Yoke Hardware (BAF-Supplied): a. (2) 1/2-13 x 4-1/2’’ GR 8 Bolt b. (4) 1/2’’ Flat Washer c. (2) 1/2-13 Nylock Nut c b b a 4. Attach main fan unit (to lower yoke) CAUTION: The main fan unit is heavy. Use caution when raising it.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 19 Installing Airfoils Big Ass Fans recommends completing electrical installation (p. 20) before installing the airfoils. WARNING: Disconnect power to the fan before installing the airfoils. 1. Attach winglets to airfoils Attach the winglets to the airfoils using the Winglet Hardware as shown. %RWK D 3KLOOLSV KHDG DQG ÀDW KHDG VFUHZGULYHU DUH UHTXLUHG WR SURSHUO\ secure the fasteners. Attach winglets to all six airfoils before attaching the airfoils to the fan.
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BIG ASS FAN 4900 Electrical Installation (cont.) 21 Electrical installation overview The electrical installation section is intended for a professional electrician. If you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with installing electrical components, do not attempt to install the fan without an electrician. Serious personal injury or damage to the fan and other equipment could result. This guide is merely a recommendation of proper installation.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 22 Electrical Installation (cont.) Wiring: 100–125V single-phase fan controllers WARNING: Wait three minutes after disconnecting before servicing! :$51,1* ,PSURSHU LQVWDOODWLRQ FDQ FDXVH HOHFWULF VKRFN RU GDPDJH WR WKH PRWRU DQG FRQWUROOHU $ TXDOL¿HG HOHFWULFLDQ should perform the installation. 7KH GLDJUDP EHORZ VKRZV ZLULQJ IRU D ± 9 ĭ +] IDQ FRQWUROOHU 6HH SDJH IRU GHWDLOHG SRZHU UHTXLUHPHQWV The fan includes a 50-ft (15.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Electrical Installation (cont.) 23 Wiring: ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) WARNING: Wait three minutes after disconnecting before servicing! :$51,1* ,PSURSHU LQVWDOODWLRQ FDQ FDXVH HOHFWULF VKRFN RU GDPDJH WR WKH PRWRU DQG FRQWUROOHU $ TXDOL¿HG HOHFWULFLDQ should perform the installation.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Electrical Installation (cont.) 24 Operating the fan controller WARNING: The following startup procedures apply to standard model controllers. Procedures may vary depending on installation options and system automation. The installer should verify proper wiring, terminations, and proper voltage VXSSO\ EHIRUH SURFHHGLQJ +LJK YROWDJH JORYHV DQG DUF ÀDVK SURWHFWLRQ DUH UHFRPPHQGHG Starting and stopping the fan 7KH 581 DQG 6723 EXWWRQV FRQWURO WKH IDQ VWDUW DQG VWRS functions.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Operating the Fan 25 Big Ass )DQV DUH WKH KLJKHVW TXDOLW\ PRVW PHWLFXORXVO\ HQJLQHHUHG +9/6 IDQV RQ WKH SODQHW PRYLQJ D ORW RI DLU ZLWK WKHLU VL]H QRW speed. Moving at a low speed means less energy used for operation, translating into more energy savings year-round. Follow the SURFHGXUHV EHORZ WR HQVXUH WKH PRVW HI¿FLHQW RSHUDWLRQ RI \RXU %LJ Ass Fan. To ensure proper fan rotation: 1. Turn on the fan. 2.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 26 Preventive Maintenance WARNING: Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device to the service panel, such as a tag.
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BIG ASS FAN 4900 Troubleshooting 29 General troubleshooting For questions about your product or customer service inquiries, please call our toll free number (855-490-3048). Some issues can be resolved before requesting service. Review the below troubleshooting tips before contacting Customer Service for support. Symptom Possible solution(s) The fan is turning in the wrong direction.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Troubleshooting (cont.) 30 Troubleshooting the fan controller Some controller issues can be resolved before requesting service. Review the below warning and fault messages and diagnostics before contacting Customer Service for support.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Troubleshooting (cont.) 31 Fault messages (cont.) Message Description Incompatible EPM fault Drive hardware error Cycle power, and then reprogram EPM. If the fault will not clear, replace the drive and EPM. External fault Digital input programmed for this feature has been energized/de-energized depending on programming. P121-P124 EPM fault EPM is missing or defective. Replace the EPM. Hardware Failure Replace the drive. to 4–20 mA Signal Loss Check signal source and wiring, i.e.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Troubleshooting (cont.) 32 179 diagnostics running display options Review the diagnostics below before contacting Customer Service for support. Setting Run screen display Fault History (n.xxx) N = 1–8 xxx = Fault code Software Version Drive ID Internal Code (x.yz) DC Buss Voltage (divided by 1.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Warranty Policy 33 Congratulations on your purchase of a Big Ass )DQ :H DUH GHOLJKWHG WKDW \RX KDYH FKRVHQ RXU SURGXFW WR LPSURYH WKH TXDOLW\ RI \RXU indoor or outdoor environment, and hope you’ll have much pleasure using the fan for years to come.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 34 Warranty Policy (cont.) Steps to obtain Warranty service (cont.) Note: Your receipt of the replacement part constitutes your agreement to return the failed part to Big Ass Fans within 15 days of the receipt of the replacement part delivery. If Big Ass Fans does not receive the original part, you will be invoiced for the retail cost of the replacement part and shipping, and you will be responsible for payment for the replacement part upon receipt of the invoice.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Warranty Policy (cont.) 35 Exclusions (cont.) 4.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 36 Warranty Policy (cont.) THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES ON BIG ASS FAN COMPANY’S PART, AND BIG ASS FAN COMPANY NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCTS.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 Warranty Return Instructions 37 We have received your request for replacement of a part that failed during normal use and which you believe to be covered under warranty. We are shipping this replacement part to you pursuant to your notice that you will be replacing the original part within 10 days.
BIG ASS FAN 4900 38 Warranty Return Instructions (cont.) Warranty claim form instructions 1. Complete Warranty Claim Form and Responsibility Agreement (see following pages) and fax them to 859-967-1695, Attn: Customer Service. These pages will be faxed back to you for your records. The Warranty Claim Form will include our acknowledgment and a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Note: 'R QRW UHWXUQ DQ\ LWHP ZLWKRXW ¿UVW EHLQJ DVVLJQHG DQ 50$ E\ %LJ Ass Fans Customer Service. 2.
800 Winchester Road Lexington, KY 40505 Phone: 855-490-3048 Fax: (859) 967-1695 www.bigassfans.com Warranty Claim Form Name (print): Signature: Company: Shipping Address: City/State/ZIP: Phone: Fax: Date of Purchase: Items Returned: Reason(s) for Returning Item (please provide detail, including length of time after fan had been in operation that problem was noticed, nature of problem, any attempts you made to remedy the problem, etc.
800 Winchester Road Lexington, KY 40505 Phone: 855-490-3048 Fax: (859) 967-1695 www.bigassfans.com Responsibility Agreement To: Big Ass Fan Company The undersigned understands and acknowledges receipt of the Warranty Claim Form and Instructions and agrees that Big Ass Fan Company (“Big Ass )DQ &RPSDQ\´ KDV WKH ULJKW XSRQ UHFHLSW RI UHWXUQHG PHUFKDQGLVH WR PDNH ¿QDO GHWHUPLQDWLRQ DV WR ZKHWKHU WKLV merchandise should be replaced at no cost under Big Ass Fan Company’s stated warranty policy.
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