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5.0 Vibrationdad

The document discusses vibration isolation techniques for fans and ductwork. It provides several "do's and don'ts" for proper installation. It advises to isolate fans and ductwork from building structures using flexible connectors and isolators like neoprene or spring mounts. It also recommends isolating roof mounted fans from ductwork and upstands using foam tape and rubber grommets. Correctly sized spring mounts and ensuring vibration mounts are not short circuited are also discussed.

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5.0 Vibrationdad

The document discusses vibration isolation techniques for fans and ductwork. It provides several "do's and don'ts" for proper installation. It advises to isolate fans and ductwork from building structures using flexible connectors and isolators like neoprene or spring mounts. It also recommends isolating roof mounted fans from ductwork and upstands using foam tape and rubber grommets. Correctly sized spring mounts and ensuring vibration mounts are not short circuited are also discussed.

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INSTALLATION DO’S AND DON’TS


5.0 VIBRATION ISOLATION
Figure 5.1. - Isolating vibrating fans
Vibration transmission through building structures is a frequent problem.

Flexible Flexible
Connectors Connectors

Do not bolt fan directly to the building structure as noise and Isolate fan and duct from the building structure with fan on
vibration can be transmitted directly to the building fabric. neoprene or spring isolators and suitable flexible connectors.

Figure 5.2. - Isolation of roof mounted fans

Rubber Grommet
Foam Tape

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.

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P-20 INSTALLATION DO’S AND DON’TS © FANTECH 2016
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INSTALLATION DO’S AND DON’TS


5.0 VIBRATION ISOLATION (Cont.)
Figure 5.3. - Correct sizing of spring mounts

Spring fully compressed

Don't overload spring mounts. Ensure that spring mounts are sized correctly for the job. Be
careful to include the weight of ductwork (and any other piece of
equipment) if they are going to be supported by the vibration
isolators. Also ensure spring mounts incorporate neoprene or
rubber pads to eliminate noise which can travel through a steel
spring.

Figure 5.4. - Short circuiting of vibration mounts

Don't allow short circuiting of vibration mounts. Do ensure vibration mounts are free from short circuiting by
making sure that the hanger rods are central and not in contact
with the hanger cage. Ensure no debris, or other connection is
creating another path through which the vibration could
transmit.

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© FANTECH 2016 INSTALLATION DO’S AND DON’TS P-21

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