Daikin Roofpak Heating and Cooling IM 738-2: Quarterly Maintenance

Fan Shaft Bearings

Relubricate fan shaft bearings periodically. Relubricate according to the schedule shown in Table 26. If the bearings are exposed to wet conditions, wide temperature variations, or other severe atmospheric conditions, relubricate more frequently. Use one of the greases shown in Table 25.

While the bearing is at normal operating temperatures, rotate the fan by hand and add only enough grease to purge the seals. The seals bleed slightly when this occurs. Do not overlubricate.

Vibration Levels

Each unit as shipped is trim balanced to operate smoothly. To provide satisfactory operation after shipping and installation, use accepted industry guidelines for field balancing fans. See Table 27.

Note: Excessive vibration from any cause contributes to premature fan and motor bearing failure. Monitor overall vibration levels every six months of operation. An increase in levels is an indication of potential trouble.

Setscrews

Setscrews are used to lock bearings, sheaves, locking collars, and fan wheels to their shafts. They must be checked periodically to see that they have not loosened. If this is not done, severe equipment damage could occur.

Using Table 28, check the tightness of all setscrews with a torque wrench. Note that if the return fan bearings setscrews must be retightened, a special procedure is required to equally load both bearings (see “Return Fan Bearing Setscrews” below).

Return Fan Bearing Setscrews

Because the return fan is mounted on a vertical shaft, the following procedure must be used to retighten any return fan bearing setscrews that have loosened. This procedure will provide that both bearings are equally loaded.