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DeLaval dairy fan DF1250

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Table of contents
DeLaval dairy fan DF1250 ...................................................................................................................... 3
Safety precautions.................................................................................................................... 3
Packaging and transport of assembled fans.............................................................. 4
General description .................................................................................................................. 7
DeLaval dairy fan DF1250 ........................................................................... 7
Planning ................................................................................................................................... 9
Spacing of fans .......................................................................................................... 9
Product data ........................................................................................................................... 13
Article number.......................................................................................................... 13
Technical data.......................................................................................................... 13
Dimensions................................................................................................ 13
Technical specifications............................................................................. 14
Motor specifications ................................................................................... 14
Fan performance ....................................................................................... 14
Installation .............................................................................................................................. 15
Assembling the fans................................................................................................. 15
Electrical wiring ........................................................................................................ 17
Test run.................................................................................................................... 18
Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 19
Cleaning................................................................................................................... 19
Belt tensioning check up .......................................................................................... 20
Replacing the v-belt ................................................................................................. 20
Fan bearing lubrication ............................................................................................ 22
Propeller replacement.............................................................................................. 22
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 25

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EC Declaration of Conformity
Name of product: DeLaval dairy fan DF1250

The product complies with requirements of the following directives:

89/392/EEC

Harmonized standards which have been used:

EN 60204-1
EN 60034-1

Date: 2009-09-24 Signed:

Name: Tim Nicolaï

Position: Vice president
Product area: BA Aftermarket & Services

Name and address of manufacturer:

DeLaval International AB
P.O. Box 39, SE-147 21 Tumba
Sweden

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Safety precautions

DeLaval dairy fan

DF1250

Safety precautions
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Warning! Proper transport procedure must
be followed.
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Warning! Do not remove the safety grille
guards.
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Warning! Do not install the fan at a height
lower than 2.7 m from ground level.
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Warning! The maintenance operator must
be kept informed on maintenance
procedures.
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Warning! Do not operate the fan without
having it firmly fixed to the structure or
without complying with the safety
regulations for the electrical connection.
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Warning! Do not install the fan in places
where there might be explosion hazards.
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Warning! Do not handle any material which
might produce explosive powders.
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Warning! Only authorised personnel are
responsible for operating the equipment in
the barn. Do not operate, service, inspect or
handle the equipment unless you have read
the manual and have been properly trained.
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Warning! Safety equipment necessary for
the prevention of accidents at the mounting
and operating site shall be provided by the
buyer in accordance with the regulations
prevailing in the local country.
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Warning! Electrical installations must be
performed by a qualified electrician.
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Warning! Always use a motorprotection
switch together with the fan.
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Warning! Do not run the fan without
protection grill
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Warning! Never clean the equipment with a
high pressure cleaner or any other jet of
water.
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Packaging and transport of

assembled fans
The fan has a self-supporting structure in
galvanised steel and is delivered packed in
a cardboard box. Fans should not be
permanently stocked one upon the other,
regardless if they are delivered with or
without packaging. Handling of the fans

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should not be done manually as the fans

have no handles or grips. Consequently one
of the following alternatives should be used:
• Forklift: Before loading, make sure the
forks are opened as much as possible to
avoid bending of the fan bottom panel.

• Crane: Fix a chain between the two

eyebolts.

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Warning! Make sure a steel cable or rope
of adequate size is being used when the fan
is lifted by crane. Fan weights are shown in
the technical specification table. See the
"Product data" chapter.
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General description

DeLaval dairy fan

DF1250

General description
The DeLaval dairy fan DF1250 is used to
circulate and create air movement along the
cubicles, feeding lanes, waiting area and
return alleys.
Productive dairy cows need around the year
optimal climatic conditions. Especially in
summer times the temperature can, in
confinement buildings, rise to a too high
level. Above 22ºC the cows start reducing
their feed intake, need energy to get rid of
the excessive heat production and therefore
start losing the usual high milk production
levels. The fan creates fresh air around the
animals, by which the heat stress problems
can be limited.
Normal ambient temperature limits are
-25ºC to +50ºC. Maximum altitude is
1000 m above sea level. Should a fan be
required to operate at a higher altitude, the
loss in mass flow (heat removing capacity)
due to lower air density should be taken into
consideration.

DeLaval dairy fan DF1250

• Fan housing in galvanised steel without
welding spots
• Propeller with six balanced blades in
galvanised steel. Blades are fixed to the
propeller by high strength pop rivets.
• Motor: Three phases; B3 form; F class
winding insulation, IP 55 IEC protective
class; single speed.
• Flat grilles for protection on back and front
side
• The installation chains needs to be
bought locally.
• Motor protections need to be bought
locally.

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Planning

DeLaval dairy fan

DF1250

Planning
Spacing of fans
Cows are cooled with a combination of both
supplying a necessary volume of air and by
maintaining an air speed of at least 2 m/s
over the cows bodies. The spacing of the
fans will determine if all the cows are
supplied with the desired air speed. The
footprint (F) of the fan is defined as the area
in which the air speed is above 2 m/s. The
footprint is measured 1 m from the floor
level while the fan is suspended so that the
bottom of the fan is 2.7 m from the floor
level. As indicated in the illustration, the
tilting angle has a great influence on the
size of the footprint.

2.7 m
1m

50"

25º 20º 15º 10º 0º 5º

5m 10 m 15 m 20 m 25 m

Note! Do not install the fan at a height lower

than 2.7 m from ground level.

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The spacing distance (D) between fans

should be such that the footprints of
consecutive fans are as close as possible to
each other (1). If the tilting angle of the fans
is to shallow, the high speed air stream
does not reach the cows (2). If the tilting
angle is too deep, there will be areas where
the cows are not sufficiently cooled (3).

D a
1

Spacing distances (D), see above, of 15 m

with tilting angles of 10˚ to 15˚ have proven
in general to deliver the best results.
However, adjustments should be made for
each individual housing complex
considering the various constraints of the
specific complex. If fans are installed in the
holding areas before the milking parlour, an
appropriate spacing and tilting angle should
be selected to cover the floor area.
For a holding area, the recommendations
are as follows. The fan system in the

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holding area should be capable of moving

28 m³ of air per minute per cow.
Example: A holding area for 200 cows,
300m³, herd size 800-1000 cows, needs
approximately 34 000 m³ air per hour. Ten
DF1250 fans are needed for the holding
area.

Holding pen capacity, cows Total fan capacity, m³/h Number of DF1250
160 270 000 8
200 336 000 10
300 504 000 16
400 672 000 21
500 840 000 26

If fans are installed close to walls or other

obstacles they should be installed in such a
way that there is free space to the
equivalent of at least one fan diameter
between the inlet side of the fan and the
obstacle. If not, the airflow can be
decreased significantly.

A = Free space
B = Obstacle

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Product data

DeLaval dairy fan

DF1250

Product data
Article number

Article no. Description

5356011900 DeLaval DF1250 3x400 V - 50 Hz (stocked)
5356011901 DeLaval DF1250 3x400 V - 50 Hz (direct shipment)
5356011902 DeLaval DF1250 3x230 V - 60 Hz (stocked)
5356011903 DeLaval DF1250 3x200 V - 60 Hz (direct shipment)
5356011904 DeLaval DF1250 3x380 V - 60 Hz (direct shipment)
5356011905 DeLaval DF1250 3x200 V - 50 Hz (direct shipment)

Technical data
Dimensions

Type A B C
DF1250 1360 mm 1360 mm 230 mm

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Technical specifications

Description DF1250
Weight of fully equipped fan* 45 kg
Nominal propeller speed 439 rpm
Propeller diameter 1250 mm
Number of propeller blades 6
Maximum operating temperature 50ºC (122ºF)
IEC protective class of electric motor IP55
Electric motor winding insulation grade F
Noise level 68 dB (A) at 7 m

Motor specifications

Fan Power Type Speed Frequency Voltage Current RPM

(kW) (Hz) (V) (A)
DF1250 0.75 3 phases Single 50 400 2.01 1400
DF1250 0.75 3 phases Single 60 380 2.01 1400
DF1250 0.75 3 phases Single 60 230 2.01 1400
DF1250 0.75 3 phases Single 60 200 2.01 1400
DF1250 0.75 3 phases Single 50 200 2.01 1400

Fan performance

Air flow performance

DF1250 34 000 m³/h

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Installation

DeLaval dairy fan

DF1250

Installation
Assembling the fans
Fans are delivered with the motor in the
transport position to minimise space usage
during transportation. To move the motor to
its working position:
1. Unscrew the screws which are holding
the flat safety grille in place. Open the
safety grille.

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2. Loosen the bolt in the motor plate closest

to the centre of the fan completely and
remove it.
3. Loosen the remaining bolt in the motor
plate slightly, but do not remove it.
4. Swivel the motor 90˚ around the
remaining bolt in the motor plate and
re-insert the bolt that was removed from the
motor plate and tighten it slightly.

5. Place the v-belt over the motor pulley and

then partially over the central pulley. Rotate
the propeller by hand so that the v-belt gets
completely into the groove on the central
pulley.
6. Push the motor away from the centre of
the fan to tighten the v-belt. See the "Belt
tensioning check up" section in the
"Maintenance" chapter for establishing the
correct v-belt tension.
7. Tighten the two bolts in the motor plate
so that the v-belt remains in tension.

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8. Close the safety grilles, re-insert and

tighten the screws.

Electrical wiring
The fan is delivered without an electrical
control box, but the fan motor comes
already wired. Connection to the power
supply must be done by means of a thermal
overload protection switch, whose size
depends on motor power. For safety
reasons the overload switch can be locked
by a padlock.
Electrical earthing must be carried out
according to local regulations before the
motor is connected to the supply voltage.
Note! The connection cable must be
completely extracted from the fan housing in
order to avoid being damaged by moving
parts.
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Warning! The electrical installation must be
done by a qualified electrician.
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Standard fan motors have the following

voltage and frequency:
• 400 V 3-phase 50 Hz
• 230 V 3-phase 60 Hz

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• 380 V 3-phase 60 Hz
• 200 V 3-phase 60 Hz
• 200 V 3-phase 50 Hz
Motor specifications are written on the
motor label. Before operating the fan, make
sure the motor turns on the central pulley.
To change the direction of rotation of a
three-phase motor it is necessary to change
the connection on two of the phases.

Test run
After installation, verify that the fan is
working properly. To test run:
1. Check if all the fans are secured tightly to
the suspension chains.
2. Ensure that all the necessary safety
equipment is fitted to the fans.
3. Ensure that all electrical connections are
done properly and comply with local
regulations.
4. Note in which direction the propellers are
supposed to turn.
5. Remove all obstacles from the front and
back sides of the fans.
6. Ensure that all people and animals are
standing clear of the fans.
7. Turn the electrical power to the fans on.
8. Observe the direction in which the
propeller of each of the fans are turning to
ensure that it is in the same direction as that
of the arrow on the central pulley.
9. Turn the electrical power to the fans off.
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Warning! Do not attempt to correct any
problem observed during the above
mentioned steps while the fan is in
operation. Wait until the electrical power has
been switched off and the fan has come to
a complete stand still. Lock the electrical
switch in the off position with a pad lock
while working on the fan.
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Maintenance

DeLaval dairy fan

DF1250

Maintenance
Maintenance must only be carried out by
qualified personnel only using suitable tools
and working methods. Before any
maintenance steps are taken, make sure
the power switch is in the off position and
locked by a padlock. Make sure the
propeller is at a complete stand still.
Fans do not contain parts needing periodic
lubrication, as moving parts are either
manufactured from self lubricating
materials, or, are sealed with lifetime
lubrication.

Cleaning
Inspect the fan at regular intervals and keep
it clean. It is advised to perform periodic
cleaning of safety grille guards. Dust on the
safety grille guards causes extra power
consumption; severe dust on the motor can
cause overheating and subsequent motor
failure.
To clean all the parts of the fan it is
suggested to use a soft brush and / or
compressed air. In order to avoid damage to
the electric motor, cleaning the motor
directly with water jets must be avoided.

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Belt tensioning check up

Check v-belt tension at regular intervals, the
correct tension is obtained when maximum
deflection (half-way from motor and central
pulley) is about 10 mm, when pushed in by
thumb.
To reset the correct belt tension:
1. Open the safety grille guards.
2. Unscrew motor slide fixing screws
(without removing them).
3. Tighten the v-belt by pushing the motor
sideways.
4. Tighten the fixing screws adequately.
5. Fix the safety grille guards to the fan
housing.

Replacing the v-belt

Should the v-belt be damaged in any way, it
should be replaced.
To replace the v-belt:
1. Open the safety grille guards and loosen
the bolts of the motor frame. Slide the motor
frame towards the centre of the fan to
release any tension on the v-belt.
2. Undo the hexagonal nut holding the
propeller assembly to the fan body.

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3. Carefully remove the propeller assembly

from the fan body and let it rest on the
bottom of the fan body.
4. Remove the old v-belt.

5. Insert the new v-belt.

6. Replace the propeller assembly into the
fan body.

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7. Fasten the hexagonal nut onto the shaft

of the propeller assembly.
8. Tighten the v-belt by pushing the motor
away from the centre of the fan and then
tighten the bolts on the motor frame.

Fan bearing lubrication

Bearings are properly sized, with double
sealed protection (2RS) and lubricated for
life, therefore they do not require any
additional lubrication.

Propeller replacement
If damage occurs to the propeller, it is
necessary to replace the whole propeller
because it is balanced during the production
phase.
To replace the propeller:

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1. Undo the hexagonal nut holding the

propeller assembly to the fan body.

2. Remove the propeller

3. Insert the new propeller

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4. Fasten the hexagonal nut onto the shaft

of the propeller assembly.
5. Tighten the v-belt by pushing the motor
away from the centre of the fan and then
tighten the bolts on the motor frame.

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Troubleshooting

DeLaval dairy fan

DF1250

Troubleshooting
Note! Always turn off the power supply to
the fan before work.
If the fan doesn’t run – check if something is
stuck between the blades and the protection
grill.
• Check the power supply
• Check the motor protection switch
Note! If the fan doesn’t run - always contact
an (authorized) electrician

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