Bigassfans Yellow Jacket User manual

INSTALLATION

GUIDE

Yellow Jac ket®Oscillator

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Installation Guide

Rev. M

01/21/2020

Original English Instructions

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Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance, including, but not limited to, any of the following actions by the customer or agent of the

customer will constitute a breach of and will void all warranties:

• Failure to follow the required installation procedures speciﬁed in this Installation Guide and in all other documentation supplied with

the fans and related equipment including documentation provided by the manufacturers of the individual fan and control components;

• Failure to follow all relevant codes and ordinances, including, but not limited to, the National Electrical Code (United States), applicable

national and local electrical codes, and state and local building codes;

• Failure to follow electrical engineering industry standards regarding the approved method of installing solid-state electrical equipment

having the characteristics of the fans, the fan controls, and their related components, even if such standards are not speciﬁcally

referenced in any instructions or literature supplied by Big Ass Fans or provided by manufacturers.

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WARNING: The fan must be installed with hardware that is marked to indicate suitability with this model.

Other hardware cannot be substituted.

CAUTION: The installation of a Big Ass Fan must be in accordance with the requirements speciﬁed in this

installation manual and with any additional requirements set forth by the national electric code (NEC) and all

local codes. Code compliance is ultimately YOUR responsibility!

CAUTION: Exercise caution and common sense when powering the fan. Do not connect the fan to a damaged

or hazardous power source. Do not attempt to resolve electrical malfunctions or failures on your own. Contact

Big Ass Fans if you have any questions regarding the use of this fan.

CAUTION: When service or replacement of a component in the fan requires the removal or disconnection of a

safety device, the safety device is to be reinstalled or remounted as previously installed.

WARNING: Risk of ﬁre, electric shock, or injury to persons during cleaning and user-maintenance! Disconnect

the fan from the power supply before servicing.

CAUTION: Do not bend the blades when installing, adjusting, or cleaning the fan. Do not insert foreign objects

between rotating fan blades.

WARNING: Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when installing fans. Do not assemble

fans if tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while installing

fans may result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION: Do not operate fan with a damaged cord or plug. Return fan to an authorized service facility for

examination or repair.

CAUTION: Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings.

Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from trac area where it will not be

tripped over.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to water or rain.

WARNING: Do not prevent the oscillator from rotating when in operation!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

Introduction Safety Instructions i

Portable Base Parts and Hardware 1

Installing the Oscillator 1. Assemble Portable Base 1

2. Attach Handle and Second Pedestal 2

3a. Install Handle and Oscillator Assembly (one pedestal) 2

3b. Install Oscillator Assembly (two pedestals) 3

4. Install Fan Yoke 3

5. Adjust Angle of Oscillation (optional) 4

6. Remove Original Speed Control Cover 4

7. Install New Speed Control Cover and Complete Wiring 4

Wiring the Oscillator Wiring Diagram 5

Column/Yoke Mount Parts and Hardware 6

Installing the Oscillator 1. Install Wall/Column Supports or Yokes 7

2. Modify Original Speed Control 7

3. Install Oscillator Assembly 7

4. Install Fan Yoke 8

5. Install Junction Box 9

6. Adjust Angle of Oscillation (optional) 10

7. Install Remote Speed Control 10

8. Install Safety Cable 11

Wiring the Oscillator Wiring Diagram 12

(8) 3/8” Washer Cord Grip Connector

Oscillator Assembly Speed Control

Cover

Handle (8) 3/8-16 x 3/4”

Hex Head Cap

Screw

(3) Yellow Wire Nut

PORTABLE BASE OSCILLATOR INSTALLATION

The following instructions are for installing the Oscillator accessory on a Yellow Jacket®fan that is mounted to

a portable base. Consult the complete Yellow Jacket Installation Guide for all other aspects of fan installation,

operation, and safety information.

WARNING: Disconnect the fan from power before installation!

WARNING: Do not prevent the oscillator from rotating when in operation!

Parts and hardware

The parts and hardware listed below are intended for the oscillator option on a Yellow Jacket with a portable base

mount. For a complete list of fan components, see the Yellow Jacket Installation Guide. If you are missing any parts

or hardware required for installation, contact Customer Service. Note: The illustrations below are not to scale.

Installation

If you are installing the oscillator on a previously assembled fan with a portable base and one (1) pedestal, ﬁrst

remove the (4) bolts, (8) washers, (4) nuts, and fan yoke assembly from the pedestal. Discard the used hardware.

If you are installing the oscillator on a previously assembled fan with a portable base and two (2) pedestals, ﬁrst

remove the (4) bolts, (8) washers, (4) nuts, and fan yoke assembly from the upper pedestal. Discard the used

hardware. Next, remove the (4) bolts, (8) washers, and (4) nuts (Pedestal Hardware) and the upper pedestal from

the lower pedestal. Set the Pedestal Hardware aside. You will use it to reattach the upper pedestal and handle to

the lower pedestal.

1. Assemble portable base

In the complete Yellow Jacket Installation Guide, follow the steps

under “Mounting Method: Portable Base” to secure the wheels

and pedestal. If you are installing two pedestals, do not attach

the second pedestal yet.

Attach Wheels (to Portable Base) Attach Pedestal (to Portable Base)

3a. Install handle and oscillator assembly (one pedestal)

After securing the wheels and pedestal to the portable base, attach the handle and oscillator assembly to the top

of the pedestal. The inner portion of the oscillator enclosure has (4) weld nuts to which the bolts should attach.

Ensure the oscillator motor is oriented as shown and that the handle is on the same side as the wheels.

Proceed to step 4.

Lower Oscillator Hardware:

a. (4) 3/8-16 x 3/4” Hex Head Cap Screw

b. (4) 3/8” Washer

2. Attach handle and second pedestal

After securing the wheels and ﬁrst pedestal to the portable base, attach the handle and second pedestal with

the Pedestal Hardware. Ensure the handle is on the same side as the wheels. Note: The Pedestal Hardware

listed below is included with the fan. If you are installing the oscillator on a previously assembled fan with two

pedestals, this is the Pedestal Hardware you removed and saved before step 1.

Proceed to step 3b.

Pedestal Hardware:

a. (4) 3/8”-16 x 1” Hex Head Cap Screw

b. (8) 3/8” Washer

c. (4) 3/8”-16 Nylock Nut a

ATTENTION

Up to two pedestals can be installed. If you are not installing a second pedestal, skip this step and proceed

to step 3a.

ATTENTION

If you are installing two pedestals, skip this step and proceed to step 3b.

3b. Install oscillator assembly (two pedestals)

After securing the handle and second pedestal to the ﬁrst pedestal, attach the oscillator assembly to the top of the

second pedestal. The inner portion of the oscillator enclosure has (4) weld nuts to which the bolts should attach.

Ensure the oscillator motor is oriented.

Proceed to step 4.

Lower Oscillator Hardware:

a. (4) 3/8-16 x 3/4” Hex Head Cap Screw

b. (4) 3/8” Washer

4. Install fan yoke

Secure the fan yoke to the oscillator bracket. Position the yoke so that the yoke handle is on the same side as the

oscillator motor.

Upper Oscillator Hardware:

a. (4) 3/8-16 x 3/4” Hex Head Cap Screw

b. (4) 3/8” Washer

One Pedestal Two Pedestals

Yo k e

Handle

Yo k e

Handle

ATTENTION

If you are not installing two pedestals, skip this step and proceed to step 4.

Speed

Knob

WARNING: Disconnect the fan from power!

Install the speed control knob on the new speed

control cover. Make sure the knob is turned all

the way counterclockwise and that the line is

pointing to the OFF position. Note: If the speed

knob will not line up properly, loosen the square

brass barrel in the speed knob shaft, adjust

the knob, and then reinstall. If the position is

still inaccurate, repeat this process until it is

corrected.

Route and secure the oscillator power cord to the

new cord grip connector on the speed control

box. Verify the cords will have enough slack to

accommodate for oscillating motion.

Complete all wiring connections as shown in the

wiring diagram on page 5. Install the new speed

control cover on the junction box with the (4)

screws.

5. Adjust angle of oscillation (optional)

The oscillator arm is preset to oscillate a full 60 degrees;

however, the angle of oscillation can be adjusted and

set to 45°, 60°, or 90°. The innermost hole is 90°, the

middle hole is 60°, and the outermost hole is 45°.

To adjust the angle of oscillation, remove the oscillator

enclosure cover by unscrewing the (8) screws. Remove

the lock nut from the bottom of the crank rod, adjust the

rod end, and then reinstall the nut.

6. Remove original speed control cover

WARNING: Disconnect the fan from power before

replacing the cover!

Remove the original cover from the speed control by

unscrewing the (4) cover fasteners. Disconnect the wiring

to the speed control knob, and then remove the speed

knob from the original cover and set it aside.

On the fan, disconnect all wiring except the yellow, purple,

and gray leads to the motor (if present). Remove the 1/2”

hole seal from the bottom of the control box.

Note: Wiring and power cord are not shown in the

illustration above.

7. Install new speed control cover and complete wiring

Wiring the oscillator

CAUTION: The installation of a Big Ass Fan must be in accordance with the requirements speciﬁed in this

installation manual and with any additional requirements set forth by the National Electric Code (NEC),

ANSI/NFPA 70-2011, and all local codes. Code compliance is ultimately YOUR responsibility!

100k Ω

VIOLET

BLACK

RED

ORANGE

WHITE

GREEN W/ YELLOW TRACER

100k Ω

BLACK

GREEN

GREEN W/ YELLOW TRACER

RED 1

WHITE

RED 2

Oscillator Motor

Speed Control

(Fan-mounted)

Fan

Motor

Power

Cable

Oscillator Assembly Speed Control

Cover Kit1

(4) 3/8-16 x 1”

Hex Head Cap

Screw (8) 3/8”

Washer

Cord Grip

Connector

1/2” Nylon

Locknut

(3) Yellow

Wire Nut

(4) 3/8-16 x

1-1/4” Hex

Head Cap

Screw

Remote Speed

Control Box

(3) 1/2” Nylon

Locknut

300V RMS

Cable

Corrugated

Conduit

1/2” Nylon Conduit

Fitting

(3) Cord Grip

Connector

(2) 8-18 x 1/2”

Self-drilling

Screw

(9) Orange

Wire Nut Junction Box

Safety Cable2(2) Gripple®3 & (2) Wire Rope Clip3 OR Shackle3

OscillatorRemotely Mounted Speed Control

COLUMN/YOKE MOUNT OSCILLATOR INSTALLATION

The following instructions are for installing the Oscillator accessory on a Yellow Jacket®fan that is mounted to a wall,

column, or I-beam. Consult the complete Yellow Jacket Installation Guide for all other aspects of fan installation,

operation, and safety information.

WARNING: Do not prevent the oscillator from rotating when in operation!

WARNING: The safety cable is an important part of the fan installation and must be installed correctly!

Safety Cable

1. The Speed Control Cover kit includes two pre-installed oscillator switch wires.

2. The safety cable is only installed on fans mounted to columns or the Yoke Mount. For Yoke Mount installations, the safety cable will have two looped ends.

3. Gripples and wire rope clips are included with the Column Mount only. Shackles are included with the Yoke Mount only.

Note: Two feet of 16 GA wire in the following colors is also provided: black, orange, red, white, green with yellow tracer, and pink.

Note: The Column Mount hardware includes an additional bolt, nut, and two washers. This hardware is not needed for oscillator installation.

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