Fans by Fantech Electronic Catalogue

2016

Figure 5.2. - Isolation of roof mounted fans

Foam Tape

Rubber Grommet

Do not overtighten

to prevent distortion

Do not hard mount roof mounted fans to upstands.

Do isolate roof mounted fans from the duct work, and upstand

by using a foam tape between the top of the upstand and the

fan. Where the fan is fixed to the upstand with bolts or screws

use rubber / neoprene grommets.

Flexible

Connectors

5.0 VIBRATION ISOLATION

Figure 5.1. - Isolating vibrating fans

Vibration transmission through building structures is a frequent problem.

Flexible

Connectors

Do not bolt fan directly to the building structure as noise and

vibration can be transmitted directly to the building fabric.

Isolate fan and duct from the building structure with fan on

neoprene or spring isolators and suitable flexible connectors.

INSTALLATION DO’S AND DON’TS

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