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Power to run the fan and gauge, Using the fan with mains power, Using the fan with a power generator – Retrotec Blower Door User Manual

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7. Power to run the fan and gauge

7.1

Status lights indicate power and control connections are

ready to go

Current Retrotec Door Fans have two LED lights on the Fan Top. “Mains Power” indicates the power status next to
the AC power input. The second LED, “Status”, indicates status of the connected gauge.

The 3300(SR) series fan includes a three-phase power supply, which contains two power status lights.

Table 3: 3300SR fans mains power – power input monitoring

3300 Series Fans

100 – 140 VAC, 22 Amp

210 – 260 VAC, 14 Amp

Indication

Solid green

Off

Low voltage input

Solid green

Solid green

High voltage input

2000 Series Fans

Indication

Solid green

Voltage input

The 3300(SR) fan will operate at a reduced efficiency level when connected to a low voltage input. It is safe to use,
but may not reach its maximum operating speed.

Table 4: DM-2 status light indications

DM-2 Status Light

Indicates

Blinking red

Lost communication with DM-2

Solid green

Good communication with DM-2

Flashing green

DM-2 not connected or turned off

7.2

Using the Fan with Mains Power

The 3300 and 3300SR fans are not designed to operate on GFCI protected circuits. Doing so may cause the circuit
breaker to trip. Do not operate multiple 3300 or 3300SR fans on the same circuit. Stove top electrical outlets are an
ideal 20A circuit to which to connect the 3300(SR) fans.

In European countries where a 50 Hz power system is used the fans will run 20% slower.

7.3

Using the Fan with a power generator

Retrotec recommends a generator with inverter type AC power output. Size the generator capacity above the
maximum power required in order to reduce distortion of the AC power waveform. The higher the rated power
output, the better. Suggestions for minimum generator output sizes are 3000W for Door Fans and 500W for
DucTesters.

Table 5: Acceptable generator power output for specific fans.

Fan

Operating

Voltage

Max Operating

Current (Watts)

Max Inrush Current

Minimum Generator

Power Output

3300 - 3 Phase Power supply, double
wall fan as found in: QMG, Q4E, Q5E

120VAC

22A (2640W)

Equal due to soft-start
ramp-up of inverter.

3000 W

208VAC

13A (2704W)

230VAC

10.5A (2415W)

240VAC

10.3A (2472W)