KITCHEN EXHAUST FAN
GLEC-6
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
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CONTENTS
1 Important information .................................................................................. 3
2 Safety notes ..................................................................................................... 3
3 Technical description ....................................................................................4
4 Transport ........................................................................................................... 6
5 Mounting instructions ...................................................................................7
6 Commissioning ..............................................................................................13
7 Installation and maintenance ..................................................................13
8 Scrapping .........................................................................................................15
9 Spare parts .....................................................................................................15
10 Air flow measurement ............................................................................. 16
11 Code key ........................................................................................................ 16
12 Declaration of conformity .........................................................................17
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1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Fläkt Woods GLEC-6 kitchen exhaust fan is tested by Fläkt
Woods according to EN 12101-3 standard and the fan complies
with health and safety of the EC Machinery Directive.
All fans leave the factory after being subjected to testing.
These instructions are intended for use by professional service
staff. The installation, commissioning and operation of the fans
must be carried out by professional staff, familiar with the safety
regulations.
Tools and protective equipment necessary for preventing
accidents from occurring while installing
and operating the fan must be used/worn in accordance with the
local safety regulations.
All personnel involved with the product must carefully study
this operating manual and diligently comply with all orders and
instructions.
Fläkt Woods does not accept responsibility for any damage that
can be attributed to nonobservance of these instructions.
The warranty issued by the manufacturer will be forfeited if any
changes to the product are made without the manufacturer’s
consent.
2 SAFETY NOTES
This symbol is designed to point out all safety and
danger related information regarding danger on the
operating personnel’s lives and health.
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3 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
1. Motor
2. Motor bracket
3. Inlet connection
4. Standing skid
5. Impeller
6. Vibration damper
7. Lifting lug
8. Inlet cone
9. Outlet connection
10. Cleaning hatch
11. Front plate
12. Back plate
13. Speed controller
14. Mounting bracket for speed controller
3.2 SPECIFICATION
The kitchen exhaust fan GLEC-6 is a radial fan with casing de-
signed for use as an exhaust fan in high temperature use or as
dual purpose fan in standard conditions. The fan has a split cas-
ing as standard for easier transport to the installation site.
The fan is driven by 1x230 or 3x400 VAC 50 Hz, insulation class
F/temperature rise class B permanent magnet motor. Motor is
always equipped with speed controller.
Fan type: GLEC radial box-fan
Fire resistance class: F300(60), tested by Fläkt Woods
Motor: 1x230 or 3x400 VAC, 50 Hz permanent
magnet motor
3.3 FAN AND MOTOR RANGE
Fan code Motor code Speed controller code Motor Drive
Power (kW) Speed (r/min) Current (A) Voltage (V) Current (A)
GLEC-6-031-1-055-0 APEL-22-0055-20-61 FWD02-0055-65-1200 0.55 2200 1.9 1x230 VAC 50/60 Hz ±10% 3
GLEC-6-040-1-080-0 APEL-20-0075-20-63 FWD02-0130-65-1200 0.75 2000 3.1 1x230 VAC 50/60 Hz ±10% 8.5
GLEC-6-050-3-220-0 APEL-17-0220-30-03 FWD02-0240-65-3400 2.20 1700 5.0 3x380-480 VAC 50/60 Hz ±10% 4.2
6
4
2
1
9
12 13
14
10
5
3
6
7
8
10
11
3.1 CONSTRUCTION
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3.4 DIMENSIONS
A
A
ØInlet
D
ØOutlet B
Overlap
C
E
W
A
L
H
H1
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Fan size A B C D E H H1L W ØInlet Øoutlet Overlap Weight, kg
031 560 465 282 334 586 615 576 600 640 315 315 875
040 760 602 342 398 728 741 702 800 782 400 400 12 98
050 760 737 416 474 898 890 851 800 952 500 500 14 147
All dimensions in mm.
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4 TRANSPORT
4.1 TRANSPORT INSPECTION
Check the fan immediately after you receive it and make sure that
it has not been damaged during transport. If you discover any
damage, get in touch with the transportation company without
delay. Check the information on the fan rating plate.
Proper procedures must be followed when transporting the
pro duct! Faulty conditions in transporting may result in serious
damage on the product.
4.2 TRANSPORT SAFETY
The transport material is to be selected according to the packag-
ing and the weight of the product.
Loading must be carried out as instructed.
4.3 INTERMEDIATE STORAGE
If the fan is to be stored before or in between uses, the following
needs to be taken in account:
- Original packaging is to be used. If the storage conditions
require it, additional protection may be added
- During long time storage indoor premises must be used.
4.4 LIFTING
The fan has removable lifting lugs.
Proper procedures must be followed when lifting the fan!
For fan weights, see 3.4 Dimensions or name plate of fan.
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5 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 INSTALLATION OF THE FAN
The fan is secured to a base by M8 pin bolts and nuts (4 pcs) in
mounting holes across antivibration mountings, included in deliv-
ery (see 3.1 Design, part 5). The base must be level and stable.
The fan must only be mounted to a horizontal plane.
The fan has three possible outlet directions (left/right/up), up-
wards as standard. Outlet direction can be changed by detaching
the standing skids (see 3.1 Design, part 4) and placing them to
desired side of fan casing (fixed with M8 bolts). Lower cleaning
hatch handle must be removed.
5.1.1 DISMANTLING THE FAN
If the final installation site is difficult to access, the fan has a split
casing as standard for easier transport.
If the fan has been in use and will be removed and dismantled,
make sure that the fan is disconnected from mains (supply- and
control cables detached) and ducting before beginning the dis-
mantling work.
1. Install support stands to back plate and standing skids with
M8 bolt and self-drilling screw. Stands are delivered loose with
the fan.
2. Detach the outlet connection by removing self-drilling screws.
M8 bolt
Support stand
Self-drilling screw
3. Detach both cleaning hatches, fastened with M8 bolts. Mark
the overlap between impeller and inlet cone. Correct overlap
value is presented in point 3.4 Dimensions.
Overlap between
impeller and inlet
cone
4. Remove M8 fixing bolts from the front plate end of the standing
skids. Lift the fan up a little. Make sure that the fan can’t fall
down.
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5. Remove M8 socket cap fixing bolts from back plate and M8
fixing bolts from both side members.
6. The front section can be lifted off now.
7. Remove impeller locking screw and washer from the motor
shaft end and pull the impeller out, if necessary use the ex-
traction tool.
8. Detach the motor cable from speed controller. Remove M8
bolts from both sides of the motor bracket and lift the motor
(with bracket still intact) away. Speed controller can be re-
moved by detaching the mounting bracket screws (both sides
of the bracket) and lifting it away with bracket still intact.
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If needed for easier motor and speed controller removal, the
back plate can be laid face down by detaching the self-drill-
ing screws from the standing skids, loosening standing skid
M8 bolts and turning the standing skids 90° to side. Standing
skids can also be completely removed.
When disassembling the front section, it could be useful to mark
part positions for easier reassembly.
9. Detach the cut-off by removing the M8 socket cap fixing bolts
from front plate and M8 bolts from side member.
Loosen standing skid bolt
11. Detach side members by removing the M8 bolts.
10. To detach the front plate, remove the M8 socket cap fixing
bolts from front plate and M8 bolts from both side members.
5.1.2 REASSEMBLING THE FAN
Note that there is a glass fiber sealing installed between panels,
side members and outlet connection. Remember to inspect the
glass fiber sealing from defects and replace if necessary.
Remember to check that the overlap is the same as measured
before and the inlet cone is precisely aligned with the impeller!
1. Reassemble the front section in reverse order. Insert all bolts,
but don’t tighten them yet.
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2. Reattach motor and speed controller with mounting brackets.
Check that the motor height position is the same as it was.
Tighten bolts and screws.
3. Reattach standing skids, if they were removed. Lift the back
plate up, turn the standing skids to original position and reat-
tach the standing support screws.
4. Insert the impeller and tighten the end bolt.
5. Lift the front section back, insert all bolts and check that the
gap between the impeller and the inlet cone is equal around
and the overlap is correct. Tighten all bolts while following that
the gap and the overlap are staying stable. If gap or overlap
still needs to be adjusted after tightening the bolts, it could be
done by loosening the motor bolts and moving the motor. Re-
member to tighten the motor bolts then.
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6. Reattach the outlet connection.
7. Reattach both hatches and remove support stands.
5.2 OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
If the fan is installed outdoors, all seams of outer side of the fan
casing must be carefully sealed with fireproof sealing compound
and rain cover (available as an accessory, see technical cata-
logue) for motor and speed controller must also be installed, see
picture below.
5.3 FITTING THE ACCESSORIES
Connections to duct system must always be done with flexible
connections (available as an accessory, see technical cataloque).
Providing necessary grounding for the accessories is within the
constructor’s field of responsibility.
5.4 SAFETY REGULATIONS
The fan is equipped with speed controller, care
should be taken that the speed controller is always
in upright position, even if the outlet direction is
changed.
The fan must be always equipped with safety switch. If the fan is
delivered without optional safety switch, the switch must be pro-
vided otherwise.
Residual risk due to inappropriate behavior or malfunction during
operation cannot be completely excluded. The system planner or
constructor must prevent the emergence of any hazardous situa-
tions through suitable safety measures.
Note that the impeller may rotate due the air flow in duct system,
even if the fan is isolated from mains.
Motor terminals may still be Live if the impeller is rotating, even
when the main incoming supplied has been isolated. Ensure the
impeller is kept stationary before opening and whilst the terminal
box is open.
UV-shield for
speed controller
plastic parts
(included in rain
cover delivery).
Rain cover
Speed controller
must be moved
do fit under rain
cover with motor,
if needed.
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5.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
All electrical connections must be wired by authorised personnel
only. The necessary electrical and safety precautions must be
taken into account.
The fan must always be equipped with safety switch. Electrical
connections shall be done as shown in drawing.
Motor cable shall be shielded type. Shield should be grounded
360° at both ends of the cable.
If the VSD will be mounted separate from the fan, the motor cable
should be no longer than 5 meters.
Basic circuit arrangements (not the delivery entities) below:
GLEC-6-031-1-055-0 AND GLEC-6-040-1-080-0
GLEC-6-050-3-220-0
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7 MAINTENANCE
7.1 WARRANTY
A precondition of the warranty is that regular maintenance has
been carried out. Defects under warranty must immediately be
notified to the manufacturer or the importer. The warranty does
not cover service work or indirect damages.
7.2 MAINTENANCE
7.2.1 BEFORE MAINTENANCE
Switch off the power supply to the fan from the safety isolating
switch. Wait for the impeller to stop completely.
Note that the impeller may rotate due the air flow in duct system,
even if the fan is isolated from mains.
Motor terminals may still be Live if the impeller is rotating, even
when the main incoming supplied has been isolated. Ensure the
impeller is kept stationary before opening and whilst the terminal
box is open.
7.2.2 INSPECTION INTERVALS
Inspection intervals can be defined by local authorities. If nothing
else is mentioned, the fan shall be tested according to the inter-
vals in table, but at least once a year. The annual inspection must
be done by authorized personnel only. In order to assure safe op-
eration we recommend to do the checking at regular intervals by
specialized personnel or company and to document the results.
FAN
Pos. Description Commisioning 6 months 12 months
1Fan is installed properly x x x
2Flexible connections are OK x x x
3Fan is visually OK x x x
4There is no abnormal noise
coming from fan x x x
5Impeller and casing are clean x x x
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MOTOR AND SPEED CONTROLLER
Pos. Description Commisioning 6 months 12 months
1Check bearing noise during
test run x
2Check proper rotation of
impeller x x x
3Visual control x x x
4Check, that cabling is done in
a proper way x
5Speed controller is working
as planned x x x
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6.1 SAFETY CHECKING
Make sure, that the fan is isolated from mains.
Open the cleaning hatch (see 3.1 Design, part 9) and rotate the
shaft to check that the impeller can move freely. Make sure that
there are no foreign objects in the fan or in the ducting. Also
check that there is no unusual noise in the fan. Check that the
installation work has been carried out in accordance with the rel-
evant regulations.
All necessary protective devices must be installed.
Check, that all other regulations related to fire safety are followed.
The fan may only be commissioned after all proper procedures
have been followed and all necessary inspections have been car-
ried out.
6.2 TEST RUN
Briefly switch on the power supply to the motor to check wheth-
er the fan impeller rotates in the correct direction. If the impeller
is rotating in the correct direction shown with the arrow, the fan
may be switched on. Check that no abnormal mechanical sound
and no surging occur.
6 COMMISSIONING
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7.2.3 CHECKING THE MOTOR BEARINGS
If the fan is used as a dual purpose fan, the motor bearings shall
be checked twice a year. After 40.000 hours it is recommended
to change the motor.
7.2.4 CLEANING THE IMPELLER
The maximum permissible vibration level measured from the mo-
tor bearing is 7,1 mm/s RMS.
The impeller can be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner, com-
pressed air or by brushing. If the impeller is coated with greasy
dirt, it can be washed with a detergent or a solvent. The cleaning
is done if necessary, but a control inspection should be done at
least once a year. Badly tarnished impeller will result in lower ef-
ficiency of the fan and increases energy consumption.
7.2.5 CLEANING THE FAN CASING
The inside of fan the casing can be cleaned same way as the
impeller.
7.3 FINAL INSPECTION
Check that:
- The overlap between the impeller and the inlet cone is same
as before maintenance.
- The inlet cone is aligned precisely with the impeller.
- All screws and nuts have been tightened.
- Glass fiber sealing is in good condition.
- No foreign objects have been left in the fan or in the ducting.
7.4 FAULTS
If any faults occur during inspection which cannot be repaired by
maintenance personnel, please contact the service department at
Fläkt Woods.
Examples of faults can include the following issues:
- foreign particles inside fan
- corrosive media inside
- too high vibrations
- incorrect maintenance
Possible problems generated:
- bearing damage
- corrosion damage
- vibration generated damage
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Materials used in fan are listed below. Disposing of those mate-
rials should be done according to valid instructions.
Component Material
Fan casing
Standing skids Steel
Vibration dampers (rubber) Rubber
Fan casing Steel
Motor bracket Steel
Noise isolation Stone wool
Impeller
Inlet cone Steel
Impeller Steel
Hub Steel
Other
Motor See manufacturers
instructions
Speed controller See manufacturers
instructions
Accessories
Airflow measurement nipples PVC
Safety switch PVC/steel
Flexible connection PVC/steel
Small amounts of other materials may occur.
Use only genuine spare parts supplied/accepted by Fläkt Woods.
If other spare parts are used, no warranty or EN-certification is
valid
SPARE PARTS
- Motor
- Speed controller
- Impeller
- Inlet cone
8 SCRAPPING 9 SPARE PARTS
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The airflow sensor is used for measuring the airflow of the fan.
The method is based on pressure differential. The pressure is
measured at the specific point in the inlet cone and the reference
pressure is measured upstream of the inlet cone. The air flow
sensor is factory mounted in the inlet cone.
10 AIR FLOW MEASUREMENT
(OPTIONAL)
11 CODE KEY
Kitchen exhaust fan GLEC-a-bbb-c-ddd-0
Type (a)
6 = High temperature
Size (bbb)
031, 040, 050
Motor (c)
1 = 1-phase motor (sizes 031 and 040)
3 = 3-phase motor (size 050)
Motor power (ddd)
055 = 0.55 kW (GLEC-6-031)
080 = 0.75 kW (GLEC-6-040)
220 = 2.20 kW (GLEC-6-050)
Version (e)
0
q
v
= A Dp
m
k
The air flow is calculated from the equation:
q
v
= air flow (m
3
/s)
k = k-factor (see name plate of each fan)
Dp
m
= differential pressure reading (Pa)
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12 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EC Declaration of Conformity
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II, sub A
Manufacturer: Fläkt Woods Oy
Address: Kalevantie 39
FI-20520 Turku, Finland
Name and address of the person authorised to compile the relevant technical documentation:
Name: Heikki Stenberg Address: as above
Confirms that:
Kitchen exhaust fan GLEC-6 with accessories and EC/PM-motor
is in accordance with the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
And that the machinery is in conformity with the provisions of the following other EC-Directives:
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
2014/30/EU EMC-Directive
305/2011 EU / regulation, repealing Directive 89/106/EEC)
And furthermore, declares that
the following (parts/clauses of) European harmonised standards and Regula-
tions have been applied: EN ISO 12100-1:2010, 13857:2008, EN 60201-1,EN
6100-6,-2,-3.
This Declaration of Conformity is valid only, if the installation is done in accordance with the Machinery Direc-
tive 2006/42/EC, where appropriate and that the original accessories are used.
Turku, 6.11.2017 Heikki Stenberg
R&D Manager
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