Exhaust Fan Maintenance

Exhaust fan maintenance suggestions

Quarterly

  • Check cleanliness of the fan. Clean as required.

  • Check switch operation. Repair as required.

  • Check fan belt tension. Check for belt wear and alignment. Replace if necessary to ensure proper operation.

  • Check drive alignment, wear, bearing and coupling seating and operation. Repair and replace as needed.

  • Check fan blades. Clean, repair or replace as needed to ensure proper operation.

  • If field serviceable lubricate bearings.

  • Measure motor amperage using a C clamp amprobe. Increased current flow may indicate that bearings are seizing.

  • If the exhaust fan is automatically controlled check thermostat operation.

  • If the exhaust fan is interlocked with the operation of other fan systems check sequence of control.

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