User Guide

Fantech FR Series Fans
Description
A centrifugal type exhaust/supply fan specifically designed for moderate size ventilation applications.
The fan can be mounted in any angle at any point along the duct work and straight-through air flow
design allows easy installation. By using FC type mounting clamps fan can easily be removed from duct
work for service. Fans are constructed in accordance with standard dimensions for spiral duct eliminating
the need for transition pieces. Fan motors are capable of operating in air stream temperatures up to 140
0
F.
Motor bearings are permanently sealed, self lubricating ball type. All fans are 100% speed controllable
through a decrease in the voltage by using a solid state or transformer type control. All FR Series fans are
backed by Fantech’s Five Year Warranty.
Guide Specifications for Model FR Inline Duct Fans
Supply, exhaust or return air inline fans shall be of the centrifugal, direct driven type.
Construction
Housing
 Fan housing shall be constructed of UV resistant ABS-PC blend thermo plastic.
 Fan shall be supplied with an integral external electrical terminal box with pre-wired terminal strip
connections.
 Capacitor shall be provided and shall be located within the fan electrical terminal box for easy
access.
Motor
 Motorized impeller shall be an external rotor type, class B insulation, totally enclosed PSC Type
for maximum efficiency.
 Motor shall be a permanently sealed self lubricating ball bearing type.
 Motor shall be equipped with automatic reset thermal overload protection.
 Motor shall be acceptable for continuous duty.
 Sufficient service factor shall be provided to ensure long maintenance free operation over
maximum load conditions.
Wheel
 Fan wheel shall be of the backward inclined centrifugal type with a well designed inlet venturi for
maximum performance.
 Motorized impeller shall be both statically and dynamically balanced as one integral unit to provide
for vibration free performance.
Performance
 Fan air flow performance shall be certified by HVI and licensed to bear the HVI Tested/Certified
Performance Logo.
Code Approval
 Fan shall be tested and approved by UL and CSA (or equal) for safety.
FR Series shall be manufactured under the authority of Fantech, Inc., Sarasota, FL.
United States 1712 Northgate Blvd. · Sarasota, FL 34234 · 1.800.747.1762 · www.fantech.net
Canada 50 Kanalflakt Way · Bouctouche, NB E4S 3M5 · 1.800.565.3548 · www.fantech.ca
Fantech, reserves the right to modify, at any time and without notice, any or all of its products’ features, designs, components and specifications to maintain
their technological leadership position.
Article #: 450418
Rev Date: 071007