Hudson Tuf-Lite 3000B Series User Manual

Installation Manual 3000B Page 1 of 9 May 2012
Tuf-Lite
®
Fans
3000B Series Hub
(For B, C, D & W Blades)
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Adjustable Pitch Fan Assembly
5’ through 16’ Diameter
(Note: 15’ & 16’, W-Blade only)
Hudson Tuf-Lite
®
fan blades
Hudson Tuf'Lite
®
(black) fan blades are made from fiberglass reinforced epoxy resin having a very high
strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance.
The individually balanced blades can be replaced independently – matched sets are not required.

Hudson Tuf-Lite 3000B Series Specifications

General

Brand	Hudson
Model	Tuf-Lite 3000B Series
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Installation Procedures

Assembly With Bushing

Steps for assembling the fan hub onto a shaft using a bushing.

Assembly With Straight Shaft

Procedure for assembling the fan hub directly onto a straight shaft.

Assembly With Tapered Shaft

Instructions for assembling the fan hub onto a tapered shaft.

Loosen Screws and Remove Rings

Detailed steps for loosening screws and removing retainer rings.

Blade Installation

Guide on how to correctly install fan blades into the hub socket.

Install Retainer Rings

Procedure for installing the blade retainer rings into the grooves.

Install Severe Duty Retaining Ring

Instructions for installing the optional severe duty retaining ring.

Set Pitch and Track

Check Track

Procedure for checking and adjusting the fan blade tracking.

Final Installation Check

Complete Severe Duty Retainer Installation

Final tightening steps for the severe duty retainer components.

Seal Disc Installation

Instructions for fastening the seal disc to the top of the hub.

Checking Tip Clearance

Procedure to check and ensure proper fan blade tip clearance.

Operating Instructions