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Industry LeadershipFounded in 1938, Acme Engineering and ManufacturingCorporation is known worldwide as a leader in the manufacture of fans, blowers, and ventilation equipment.Acme’s growth over the past half century is a tribute to superior quality, customer loyalty, and dedicated employeesand sales representatives.

Today, from its headquarters in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Acmeserves customers worldwide with high quality air movementand control products.

ManufacturingWith approximately 350,000 square feet of manufacturingspace, Acme produces one of the broadest lines of air moving equipment in the industry. State-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and a well trained, experiencedworkforce is the key to Acme’s timely delivery of quality air moving products.

Research and TestingThe Acme Research and Development Center operates bothair and sound laboratories. The Center houses four wind tunnels with a data acquisition system, a reverberant soundroom with the latest sound analyzer equipment, and astructural laboratory for stress and vibration analysis.Solid modeling, and finite element analysis support product research and development. The Center also houses a fully equipped prototype facility enabling Acme todevelop and introduce new products to the market in theshortest time possible.

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FANtastic!® was the industry’s first Windows® based fanselection program. This customer friendly software allows theuser to select the correct Acme fan for the application and toprint performance curves, submittal drawings, and productspecifications quickly and easily. Submittal drawings areseamlessly integrated into AutoCAD.

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Year After Year ConfidenceAcme stands behind every piece of equipment wemake…period! To prove it, we offer a 2 Year ComprehensiveWarranty on every product and a 5 Year Bearing and ShaftWarranty on our exclusive duplex split pillow block bearingsand shaft. Year after Year…Acme’s Warranty Provides Confidence.

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Acme Engineering & Manufacturing Corporation

CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

Model QBR is a belt drive centrifugal utility set

designed for high efficiency and low sound output.

The QBR is ruggedly constructed to exacting

quality assurance standards and has a maximum

operating temperature of 250°F. Nine sizes are

offered with performances up to 23,230 CFM and

static pressures to 3 ½". Quick, easy installation is

possible either in equipment rooms or on the roof to

provide continuous, trouble free operation.

A compact medium duty fan, the QBR includes

standard equipment usually offered only as optional

equipment at extra cost by competitors. The Acme

QBR Ventset includes the following “extras” as

standard equipment:

� An aluminum spark resistant impeller with true

airfoil blades for efficient, quiet operation.

� A duplex split pillow block bearing arrangement

specially designed by Acme for fan duty and

offering extraordinary bearing life. This bearing

arrangement is covered by a 5-year limited

warranty.

� An access door in the fan scroll to facilitate

inspection and maintenance.

� A baked-on finish of acrylic epoxy which provides

a more durable surface.

� Adjustable pitch drives permitting approximately

30% variation in fan performance without

expensive motor or drive changes.

� Steel housing can be rotated in the field to any of

the seven fan discharge arrangements for either

clockwise or counter clockwise rotation shown on

page 14.

� Motor factory wired to convenient connection box

(except explosion resistant*) on fan housing. No

need to remove motor or drive to make field wiring

connections. Standard wiring complies with

National Electric Code and materials used are

U.L. listed.

*Due to varying local codes covering explosion resistant

applications, explosion resistant motors are not factory wired

and safety switches are not mounted.

Acme Engineering & Manufacturing Corp. certifies thatthe Model QBR shown herein are licensed to bear theAMCA seal. The ratings shown are based on tests andprocedures performed in accordance with AMCAPublication 211 and AMCA Publication 311 andcomply with the requirements of the AMCA CertifiedRatings Program.

U.L. 762 Listed CSA Certified

Consult your Acme representative for availability.



Housing

Steel sides and scroll band are lock-formedtogether for rigidconstruction withoutdistortion. Steel housingcan be rotated in the field toany of the seven fandischarge arrangements byremoving the nuts aroundthe inlet collar and the nutsattaching the mountingplate to the housing.

Note: Field rotating size270 and larger may requirereplacing inlet side support.

Rotation

Rotatable design allows changing of fan rotationfrom clockwise (CW) to counter clockwise (CCW)or to clockwise (CW) from counter clockwise(CCW) with a change of impeller.

Impeller

Fabricated of aluminum with hollow airfoil, powerlimiting, backward curved blades for quiet and

efficient operation. Every impelleris statically and dynamicallybalanced. The impeller, venturiand inlet cone are die-formed toprovide consistent uniformity andalignment on every fan produced.This assures the user that fanswill match cataloged ratings andgive optimum performance.

Motors

Motors are continuous duty types withpre-lubricated ball bearings requiring minimummaintenance. Standard motors include single andtwo speed open drip proof and totally enclosedmotors, and single speed explosion resistantmotors. Motors are factory wired to an accessibleconnection box in the drive compartment. Factorywiring is not included for explosion proof motors.

Bearings

Permanently lubricated bearings are used in duplexsplit pillow block bearinghousing arrangement. Thebearings remain in perfectalignment after shipment,installation, andsubsequent operation.Bearings are resilientlymounted in neoprene rings,providing extra protectionand vibration isolation.The bearing assembly israted at an L50 life of

200,000 hours and features a 5-year limited

warranty.

Belt Drives

Adjustable pitch motor sheave to permitapproximately 30% change in speed up to themaximum allowable HP of the motor. Pulleys arecast iron and machined for true running. Belts arestatic free, oil and heat resistant.

Motor And Drive Support Base

Motor is mounted on sturdy steel platform within thedrive compartment. Adjustable for easy belt take-up,the base is slotted to accept a varied number of motorframes without re-drilling.

Duplex Pillow Block

Bearing Arrangement

Motor and Drive Assembly

and Support Base

Hollow Airfoil

Impeller

Seamed Housing


Finish

A tough gray, baked-on acrylic epoxy is the

standard finish inside and out for all QBR Ventsets.

Attractive in appearance, it is a multi-purpose finish

that provides greater resistance to attack by many

chemicals and corrosive agents. Metal surfaces are

prepared prior to painting by an iron phosphate

process for superior bonding of the paint to the

base metal. The aluminum impeller, orifice and

fasteners are not painted.

Access Door

Furnished as standard

equipment at no extra cost,

access doors are die-cut into

the fan scroll with cover

plates bolted and are fully

gasketed. Easily removed

and re-installed without

special tools. The standard door locations for

various arrangements are shown below.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES


Inlet Vane Controls

IVC’s are available in

separately encased,

externally mounted type

designs. All IVC’s are

available with single point

operation for either manual

or automatic control.

Standard design for external

type consists of heavy

construction suitable for clean air or gas

applications.

Weather Cover And Belt Guard

Weather tight roof and end

panels protect motor, shaft,

bearings, drive and optional

safety switch from the

elements when fan is

mounted outdoors.

Openings are provided for

motor ventilation. Also

serves as a drive guard

complying with OSHA

requirements. End panel is

easily removed for quick

access to the motor compartment.

Discharge Damper

Prevents backdrafts when fan

is not operating while

protecting against the entry of

rain or snow. Furnished with

aluminum blades and nylon

bearings. Damper is designed

for a maximum velocity of

2500 FPM.

Note: Damper cannot be used with discharge

flange on QBR100 through QBR270.

Vibration Isolators

A complete set of rubber in

shear (RIS) or spring base

(ISOL) isolators are sized

to match the weight of the

individual fan model.

Drain

A 112" IPT galvanized pipe

coupling with removable plug

is fitted into the lowest point of

the housing. Recommended

to drain off the condensate

where moisture laden air is exhausted.

DamperExternal IVC

RIS Isolators

Drain

Weather &

Drive Cover

Optional locations are available at extra cost.


OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Disconnect Switch

Disconnect switches are

available for open and totally

enclosed motors. These are

mounted inside the drive

compartment and factory

wired to the motor. Explosion

proof switches are not

mounted or wired.

Pillow Block Bearings

Relubricatable cast iron pillow block ball bearings

are available at extra cost.

Inlet Guard

Heavy gauge, plated steel wire

guards of concentric design

minimize friction loss while

protecting against foreign objects

and personnel. Complies with

OSHA standards.

CAUTION! Guards must be installed when a fan is

within reach of personnel or within seven (7) feet of

working level or when deemed advisable for safety.

Outlet Flange

Sizes 100 through 270 have an

unpunched 112" flange welded

flush with the outlet. Standard

flange on sizes 300 through 365

is recessed 2" from outlet.

Note: Flange interferes with fan

base on downblast

arrangement.

Spark ResistantConstruction

AMCA B - The addition of an

aluminum collar at the shaft hole

in the housing is all that is

required for the standard QBR

Ventset to meet this spark

resistant specification.

WARNING! DO NOT use in HAZARDOUS

ENVIRONMENTS where fan’s electrical system

could provide ignition to combustible or flammable

materials, unless unit is specifically built for

hazardous environments.

Switch and Pillow BlockBearings

Inlet Guard

Aluminum Collar

Outlet Flange

SPECIAL COATINGS

Acrylic Epoxy - This product provides a more

durable surface. Standard for housing and base.

Can be added to coat the aluminum wheel and inlet

cone.

Heresite - A phenolic coating with resistance to

most organic and inorganic acids.

NOTE: For any coating selected the user

assumes the responsibility for the corrosive

agent, its concentration, temperature, moisture

content and the ultimate effect on the coating

and equipment.


QBR137KF KITCHEN FANModel QBR137KF is a specially designed fan for

kitchen exhaust applications. Ruggedly built to

handle the continuous operation of most commercial

kitchens today, the QBR137KF has become the

exhaust fan of choice for many major restaurant

chains.

Standard features found in the QBR137KF include:

� Discharge Nozzle for high throw

� Inlet Box for 25 12” square curb

� Adjustable Support Legs

� Large capacity Grease Box

� Grease Drain & Spout

� Vented Motor & Drive Compartment

� Steel Airfoil Impeller

� NEMA 3R Disconnect Switch

� Adjustable V-Belt Drive

DIMENSIONS

A B (Adjustable) C D E F G

53.939.28 to 18.62 or

23.60 to 28.8226.00 ID 14.91 26.07 40.17 16.37

U.L. 762 Listed

To select the QBR137KF, divide the air flow (CFM)

by the discharge nozzle outlet area (0.653 sq. ft.) to

find the outlet velocity (FPM). From the table below,

find the fan internal pressure loss (in. SP) and add

the loss to the specified system Static Pressure.

Use the resulting Static Pressure and the Air Flow to

determine the fan operating BHP and RPM.

INTERNAL PRESSURE LOSS (SP) 0.42 0.59 0.76 0.94 1.10 1.28 1.45

OUTLET VELOCITY (FPM) 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000

Dimensions shown in inches.These are typical drawings for dimensional purposes only, which are correct within limits suitable for normal installation requirements and do notnecessarily show actual construction.

Fan Selection


PERFORMANCE DATA

Fan

ModelRPM HP

Sones

@

.250"

CFM vs. Static Pressure

.250” .375” .500” .625” .750” 1.000” 1.250” 1.500” 1.750” 2.000” 2.500” 3.000” 3.500”

CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP

QBR100E11430

1/49.0 513 0.04 410 0.04 304 0.04

2085 15.1 857 0.13 809 0.13 761 0.13 689 0.13 619 0.13 483 0.12 316 0.11

QBR100E21645

1/410.4 630 0.06 555 0.07 470 0.06 379 0.06 275 0.06

2465 18.8 1047 0.21 1005 0.22 964 0.22 923 0.22 880 0.22 751 0.22 650 0.21 516 0.20 372 0.18

QBR100F2100

1/313.4 865 0.13 817 0.13 769 0.14 699 0.14 629 0.13 495 0.13 331 0.12

2850 25 1235 0.32 1198 0.33 1163 0.33 1127 0.34 1092 0.34 1019 0.34 903 0.34 814 0.33 715 0.32 599 0.31

QBR100G2445

1/219.1 1037 0.21 995 0.21 954 0.21 913 0.21 866 0.22 738 0.21 634 0.21 499 0.20 351 0.18

3165 31 1387 0.44 1354 0.45 1321 0.45 1289 0.46 1257 0.46 1193 0.46 1124 0.47 1020 0.46 934 0.46 860 0.45 652 0.43

QBR137F960

1/39.4 1184 0.10 1014 0.10 573 0.08

1440 15.9 2012 0.30 1921 0.31 1826 0.32 1722 0.33 1614 0.34 1364 0.34

QBR137G1150

1/213.1 1524 0.16 1401 0.17 1263 0.17 1106 0.17 546 0.13

1630 18.2 2318 0.43 2245 0.45 2162 0.46 2078 0.47 1989 0.48 1795 0.49 1572 0.49 794 0.36

QBR137H1395

3/415.2 1939 0.28 1843 0.29 1745 0.30 1634 0.30 1518 0.31 1027 0.28

1865 21 2691 0.63 2628 0.65 2564 0.67 2491 0.68 2417 0.69 2263 0.72 2096 0.73 1905 0.73 1526 0.69 802 0.52

QBR137J1630

118.2 2318 0.43 2245 0.45 2162 0.46 2078 0.47 1989 0.48 1795 0.49 1572 0.49 794 0.36

2095 24 3052 0.88 2996 0.91 2940 0.93 2883 0.95 2818 0.96 2688 0.99 2549 1.02 2400 1.03 2239 1.04 2065 1.04 968 0.76

QBR137K1835

1 ½21 2643 0.60 2579 0.62 2513 0.64 2439 0.65 2364 0.66 2205 0.69 2034 0.70 1836 0.70 1299 0.62

2370 29 3480 1.27 3431 1.29 3381 1.31 3332 1.34 3282 1.36 3169 1.40 3054 1.43 2936 1.46 2805 1.48 2673 1.50 2373 1.51 1513 1.27

QBR137L2125

224 3099 0.92 3044 0.94 2988 0.96 2933 0.98 2869 1.00 2741 1.03 2607 1.06 2460 1.08 2305 1.09 2134 1.09 1151 0.85

2610 35 3852 1.68 3807 1.71 3762 1.73 3717 1.76 3672 1.79 3579 1.83 3475 1.87 3370 1.91 3266 1.95 3147 1.97 2908 2.01 2631 2.01 1923 1.80

QBR161F720

1/37.8 1426 0.10 908 0.09

1080 10.4 2505 0.30 2362 0.32 2215 0.33 2062 0.34 1833 0.34

QBR161G895

1/39.0 1968 0.18 1789 0.19 1565 0.19 855 0.15

1215 12.3 2880 0.42 2759 0.44 2632 0.46 2500 0.47 2365 0.48 1948 0.47

QBR161H1065

3/410.1 2462 0.29 2318 0.31 2167 0.32 2012 0.33 1754 0.32

1430 16.3 3463 0.67 3368 0.70 3264 0.72 3156 0.74 3048 0.75 2819 0.78 2550 0.79 1717 0.68

QBR161J1105

110.9 2576 0.32 2437 0.34 2294 0.35 2145 0.36 1962 0.36 839 0.25

1550 18.0 3784 0.85 3697 0.87 3607 0.90 3508 0.92 3408 0.94 3204 0.97 2992 1.00 2709 1.00 1903 0.88 1037 0.65

QBR161K1315

1 ½14.2 3153 0.53 3046 0.55 2929 0.57 2812 0.59 2688 0.60 2438 0.62 1666 0.54

1770 21 4368 1.24 4291 1.27 4215 1.30 4138 1.33 4051 1.35 3877 1.40 3699 1.44 3513 1.47 3327 1.50 3026 1.49 1532 1.10

QBR161L1550

218.0 3784 0.85 3697 0.87 3607 0.90 3508 0.92 3408 0.94 3204 0.97 2992 1.00 2709 1.00 1903 0.88 1037 0.65

1990 27 4947 1.75 4879 1.78 4811 1.81 4742 1.85 4674 1.88 4522 1.94 4367 1.99 4212 2.04 4046 2.07 3881 2.10 3440 2.12 2134 1.74

QBR161M1840

323 4553 1.39 4479 1.42 4405 1.45 4331 1.48 4252 1.51 4084 1.56 3917 1.61 3739 1.64 3560 1.66 3381 1.69 2161 1.43

2260 34 5653 2.53 5593 2.57 5533 2.61 5473 2.65 5413 2.69 5293 2.76 5158 2.83 5021 2.89 4885 2.95 4745 3.00 4454 3.07 4162 3.13 3574 3.05

QBR200G595

1/27.0 2123 0.16 1737 0.16

880 15.9 3659 0.48 3437 0.49 3219 0.51 3007 0.52 2739 0.52 1444 0.41

QBR200H685

3/48.2 2623 0.24 2349 0.25 1991 0.25 997 0.18

1010 17.6 4309 0.70 4129 0.73 3935 0.75 3745 0.77 3560 0.78 3118 0.79 1985 0.67

QBR200J735

19.1 2895 0.29 2636 0.30 2354 0.31 1822 0.29

1105 22 4775 0.91 4622 0.94 4445 0.96 4268 0.98 4094 1.00 3757 1.03 3310 1.04 2147 0.87

QBR200K945

1 ½16.0 3988 0.58 3786 0.60 3579 0.62 3381 0.64 3183 0.65 2637 0.65

1270 28 5572 1.35 5440 1.39 5306 1.43 5152 1.45 4998 1.48 4695 1.53 4401 1.56 4056 1.58 3639 1.57 2382 1.30

QBR200L1080

221 4653 0.85 4493 0.88 4312 0.90 4131 0.92 3955 0.94 3610 0.97 3125 0.97 1799 0.76

1385 34 6123 1.74 6002 1.78 5880 1.82 5752 1.86 5611 1.89 5329 1.94 5054 1.99 4785 2.02 4475 2.05 4093 2.04 2197 1.56

QBR200M1230

327 5380 1.23 5243 1.27 5099 1.30 4941 1.33 4782 1.35 4472 1.39 4169 1.43 3768 1.43 3051 1.35 1846 1.07

1585 43 7073 2.58 6967 2.63 6861 2.67 6755 2.72 6648 2.76 6404 2.83 6157 2.90 5913 2.96 5678 3.00 5443 3.04 4843 3.06 3471 2.73

QBR245H475

3/47.3 3338 0.24 2696 0.24

705 12.7 5747 0.71 5443 0.74 5104 0.77 4736 0.78 4313 0.78

QBR245J580

18.9 4489 0.41 4068 0.43 3581 0.44 1987 0.33

780 15.2 6475 0.95 6207 0.98 5933 1.02 5613 1.04 5279 1.06 4503 1.05

QBR245K660

1 ½11.2 5300 0.59 4976 0.62 4584 0.64 4162 0.64 3183 0.58

885 17.4 7471 1.35 7251 1.40 7009 1.44 6767 1.48 6496 1.51 5909 1.55 5217 1.54 2639 1.11

QBR245L745

213.6 6139 0.83 5853 0.87 5556 0.90 5208 0.91 4857 0.93 2920 0.75

960 20 8175 1.71 7975 1.76 7761 1.81 7538 1.85 7315 1.89 6792 1.95 6246 1.99 5582 1.96 2984 1.44

QBR245M910

318.3 7706 1.46 7496 1.52 7261 1.56 7026 1.60 6778 1.63 6207 1.68 5565 1.68 3485 1.35

1120 24 9661 2.66 9490 2.73 9319 2.80 9139 2.86 8948 2.90 8566 3.00 8131 3.07 7667 3.12 7176 3.16 6607 3.12 2665 2.04

QBR245N1030

521 8827 2.09 8641 2.15 8452 2.21 8244 2.26 8037 2.30 7593 2.38 7088 2.43 6550 2.45 5931 2.42 3311 1.80

1330 34 11590 4.39 11446 4.47 11302 4.55 11158 4.63 11014 4.71 10700 4.84 10378 4.95 10056 5.07 9675 5.14 9284 5.20 8460 5.28 6904 4.92 3312 3.48

Performance shown is for Installation Type B: Free Inlet, Ducted Outlet. Power rating (BHP) does not include drive losses.

Performance ratings do not include the effects of appurtenances in the airstream.

The sound ratings shown are loudness values in fan Sones at 5 feet (1.5 m) in a hemispherical free field calculated per AMCA Standard 301.

Values shown are for Installation Type B: Free Inlet fan Sone levels.


PERFORMANCE DATA

Fan

ModelRPM HP

Sones

@

.250"

CFM vs. Static Pressure

.250” .375” .500” .625” .750” 1.000” 1.250” 1.500” 1.750” 2.000” 2.500” 3.000” 3.500”

CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP CFM BHP

QBR270H425

3/47.7 3744 0.27 2201 0.24

600 11.6 6158 0.71 5754 0.74 5276 0.77 4484 0.76 3078 0.67

QBR270J445

17.9 4078 0.31 2848 0.30

660 14.1 6927 0.92 6561 0.96 6194 1.00 5714 1.03 4997 1.02 2750 0.83

QBR270K530

1 ½9.3 5239 0.50 4746 0.53 3800 0.52 2331 0.44

745 16.6 7992 1.30 7673 1.35 7348 1.39 7023 1.44 6635 1.47 5229 1.43 3211 1.20

QBR270L590

211.2 6028 0.67 5618 0.71 5105 0.73 4167 0.71 2741 0.61

840 20 9151 1.82 8885 1.89 8597 1.94 8310 1.99 8022 2.05 7316 2.12 6071 2.07 4066 1.79

QBR270M745

316.6 7992 1.30 7673 1.35 7348 1.39 7023 1.44 6635 1.47 5229 1.43 3211 1.20

960 23 10596 2.67 10371 2.76 10134 2.83 9882 2.89 9630 2.95 9126 3.06 8535 3.15 7762 3.18 6111 2.98 4395 2.61

QBR270N905

522 9936 2.26 9697 2.33 9435 2.39 9167 2.45 8900 2.51 8366 2.62 7590 2.66 6167 2.55 4314 2.22 3338 2.09

1120 30 12501 4.18 12308 4.27 12116 4.37 11919 4.46 11703 4.53 11271 4.67 10839 4.80 10408 4.94 9829 5.01 9166 5.05 6433 4.58 4316 3.99

QBR300J415

17.6 5170 0.40 4361 0.42 2158 0.31

555 11.7 7709 0.90 7204 0.94 6706 0.98 6215 1.01 5118 0.97

QBR300K500

1 ½10.7 6734 0.67 6176 0.71 5631 0.74 4375 0.70 2131 0.50

640 14.9 9177 1.34 8740 1.39 8303 1.44 7869 1.49 7443 1.53 5881 1.49

QBR300L545

211.2 7533 0.85 7020 0.90 6514 0.93 5926 0.95 4651 0.89

700 17.2 10181 1.73 9795 1.79 9395 1.85 8996 1.90 8600 1.95 7821 2.03 5817 1.87

QBR300M575

312.5 8058 0.99 7571 1.04 7087 1.08 6613 1.11 5780 1.10 2207 0.72

790 21 11666 2.45 11344 2.53 10991 2.59 10637 2.65 10283 2.71 9582 2.82 8892 2.91 7409 2.81 4718 2.30

QBR300N765

520 11256 2.23 10918 2.31 10552 2.36 10186 2.42 9821 2.48 9101 2.58 8197 2.62 6278 2.42 3389 1.83

960 29 14430 4.30 14165 4.40 13900 4.49 13620 4.58 13329 4.65 12746 4.80 12163 4.95 11591 5.07 11023 5.17 10122 5.17 6528 4.39

QBR300P895

7 ½26 13378 3.51 13094 3.60 12806 3.68 12494 3.75 12181 3.82 11556 3.96 10937 4.08 10328 4.18 9372 4.18 7857 4.00

1101 37 16695 6.42 16464 6.53 16233 6.64 16001 6.75 15767 6.85 15259 7.02 14751 7.19 14243 7.36 13735 7.53 13240 7.66 12202 7.88 9874 7.52 5862 5.92

QBR330J330

15.4 5026 0.35 2335 0.27

460 9.1 8509 0.89 7818 0.94 6899 0.96 5031 0.89 2965 0.70

QBR330K390

1 ½7.0 6756 0.56 5607 0.58 3141 0.47

545 12.7 10525 1.42 9969 1.48 9386 1.54 8658 1.58 7637 1.58 4118 1.25

QBR330L460

29.1 8509 0.89 7818 0.94 6899 0.96 5031 0.89 2965 0.70

595 13.9 11675 1.82 11191 1.89 10657 1.96 10123 2.03 9423 2.06 7165 1.98 3885 1.52

QBR330M495

310.9 9358 1.09 8717 1.14 7972 1.18 6859 1.18 4955 1.07

665 18.2 13261 2.49 12833 2.58 12387 2.66 11909 2.74 11431 2.81 10206 2.89 7996 2.76 4920 2.26

QBR330N605

514.5 11903 1.90 11432 1.98 10907 2.05 10382 2.12 9726 2.16 7712 2.12 4389 1.68

810 26 16493 4.40 16141 4.51 15790 4.61 15438 4.72 15062 4.81 14277 5.00 13422 5.15 12362 5.23 10646 5.11 8199 4.73

QBR330P770

7 ½24 15607 3.80 15237 3.90 14868 4.00 14492 4.10 14080 4.19 13254 4.36 12222 4.46 10767 4.44 8435 4.17 5787 3.53

925 31 19021 6.48 18714 6.60 18406 6.72 18098 6.84 17791 6.96 17140 7.19 16453 7.40 15766 7.60 14882 7.72 13954 7.81 10369 7.28 6183 5.78

QBR365K320

1 ½6.3 6774 0.49 5274 0.50

460 13.7 11244 1.36 10556 1.41 9838 1.46 9087 1.50 7861 1.48

QBR365L380

210.4 8759 0.79 7881 0.83 6654 0.84 3841 0.67

515 15.2 12902 1.87 12285 1.93 11671 2.00 11023 2.05 10352 2.09 8038 2.02

QBR365M460

313.7 11244 1.36 10556 1.41 9838 1.46 9087 1.50 7861 1.48

595 19.9 15285 2.81 14728 2.91 14196 2.98 13664 3.06 13127 3.13 11966 3.23 10209 3.20 6369 2.63

QBR365N545

517.0 13801 2.19 13210 2.27 12629 2.34 12045 2.40 11411 2.45 9813 2.48 5983 2.04

700 28 18352 4.49 17871 4.61 17395 4.72 16943 4.81 16491 4.90 15587 5.07 14607 5.19 13620 5.31 11864 5.21 8539 4.53

QBR365P635

7 ½23 16460 3.39 15929 3.50 15427 3.58 14929 3.66 14431 3.74 13375 3.86 12287 3.97 10275 3.86 6373 3.11

795 34 21088 6.50 20664 6.63 20241 6.77 19820 6.90 19422 7.00 18626 7.20 17830 7.40 16979 7.55 16110 7.68 15145 7.77 10662 6.92

QBR365R700

1028 18352 4.49 17871 4.61 17395 4.72 16943 4.81 16491 4.90 15587 5.07 14607 5.19 13620 5.31 11864 5.21 8539 4.53

870 45 23230 8.46 22843 8.61 22456 8.75 22069 8.90 21685 9.04 20958 9.26 20230 9.48 19503 9.70 18728 9.87 17934 10.01 15952 10.12 11601 9.05






QBR100 QBR137

QBR161 QBR200

PERFORMANCE CURVES






QBR245

PERFORMANCE CURVES

QBR270

QBR300 QBR330






PERFORMANCE CURVES

QBR365

TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONSFans shall be backwardly inclined centrifugal belt drive

ventset.

The fan impeller shall have centrifugal backwardly

inclined hollow airfoil blades constructed of aluminum

and shall include die-stamped and die-formed blades

and front plate. The impeller shall be optimally matched

with a special die-formed orifice. The impeller shall be

statically and dynamically balanced.

The fan housing shall be constructed of heavy gauge

steel with baked acrylic epoxy coating. The housing shall

be seamed and rotatable in the field to seven discharge

arrangements. Housing shall be designed to allow

changing of fan rotation by changing impeller.

Permanently lubricated ball bearings shall be used in the

Duplex Split Pillow Block Bearing housing for

accurate alignment and are rated at a L50 life of 200,000

hours. Bearings shall be resilient mounted in neoprene

rings providing protection and vibration isolation.

Drives shall be cast iron pulleys with variable pitch

motor pulley and be designed for 1.5 service factor.

Belts shall be static conducting, oil and heat resistant.

The fan shaft shall have a protective coating to resist

corrosion.

Sealed ball bearing motors shall be mounted out of the

airstream on an adjustable slotted base.

Access door shall be oversized to allow easy access

and shall be bolted and fully gasketed (except

QBR137KF).

Standard wiring shall comply with National Electric

Code and the fan shall be listed by Underwriters

Laboratories (UL762).

All fans shall bear the AMCA Certified Ratings Seal for

sound and air performance.

Each fan shall have a permanently affixed

manufacturer’s nameplate containing the model number

and serial number for future identification.

Thermal overload protectors shall be standard for EP

(explosion proof) motors.

Fans shall be covered by a 2 year limited warranty with

5 year limited warranty on the duplex split pillow block

bearing and shaft.

Fan shall be Model QBR as manufactured by Acme

Engineering and Manufacturing Corporation of

Muskogee, Oklahoma.






DIMENSIONAL DATA

DIMENSIONSFAN MODEL A B C D E F G I J K

QBR100 8.44 9.30 11.22 7.72 10.13 10.56 7.00 13.86 8.48 10.22

QBR137 10.76 12.72 15.36 10.54 15.13 14.52 10.81 18.57 11.58 13.99

QBR161 12.68 14.98 18.12 12.40 16.88 17.16 12.75 21.94 13.64 16.49

QBR200 15.70 18.48 22.34 15.30 21.31 21.22 15.75 27.13 16.83 20.33

QBR245 19.26 22.58 27.32 18.68 26.38 26.00 19.24 33.25 20.55 24.85

QBR270 20.82 24.86 30.10 20.56 30.19 28.66 21.15 36.42 22.62 27.37

QBR300 23.18 27.60 33.40 22.82 31.69 31.84 23.52 40.47 25.11 30.38

QBR330 25.04 30.34 36.72 25.09 36.19 35.02 25.88 44.26 27.61 33.40

QBR365 27.22 33.54 40.60 27.73 40.19 38.73 29.61 48.70 30.52 36.93

FAN MODEL L AA AB AC AL AL(BAU, UB, BH)

BC BD BE BF CC

QBR100 7.20 11.86 9.06 17.82 12.25 - 4.25 4.69 14.44 - 5.06

QBR137 9.83 14.66 12.81 23.49 16.60 - 6.19 6.50 19.00 - 7.00

QBR161 11.58 16.66 15.13 27.46 19.58 - 7.00 8.00 21.50 - 8.31

QBR200 14.30 19.18 15.47 33.10 23.00 - 7.88 9.94 24.44 - 9.50

QBR245 17.47 22.18 18.47 40.92 29.32 - 10.50 12.19 27.50 - 10.00

QBR270 19.20 22.18 18.47 43.60 25.54 32.30 11.63 13.31 30.31 - 10.03

QBR300 21.31 23.94 21.72 51.67 33.47 39.31 12.63 13.38 23.76 34.14 11.56

QBR330 23.44 23.94 21.72 51.67 33.47 39.31 14.00 14.50 24.88 35.23 11.56

QBR365 25.90 23.94 22.36 57.00 35.50 43.50 15.69 16.56 26.94 37.32 12.06

These are typical drawings for dimensional purposes only, which are correct within limits suitable for normal installation requirements and do notnecessarily show actual construction.

Sizes 100 - 270 Sizes 300 - 365Foundation Plan

Dimensions shown in inches.


FAN DISCHARGE ARRANGEMENTS

QBR Utility Sets are available with the following discharge arrangements in either Clockwise (CW) or

Counter Clockwise (CCW) as viewed from the drive side.

Note: Optional outlet flange interferes with fan base on downblast discharge arrangements.

CONVERSION TABLE

I-P Equivalents of Metric Units Metric Equivalents of I-P Units

Area 1 m2

(square meter) = 10.764 ft2

1 ft2

(square foot) = .09290 m2

Density1 kg/m

3= .062428 lbm/ft

31 lbm/ft

3= 16.018 kg/m

3

1 g/cm3

= 62.428 lbm/ft3

1 lbm/ft3

= .016018 g/cm3

Energy1 J (Joule) or N-m (Newton-meter) = .73756 ft-lb 1 ft-lb (foot pound) = 1.3558 N-m

1 kcal (kilo calorie) = 3.9683 Btu 1 Btu (British thermal unit) = 252 cal

Flow Rate(Volume)

1 m3/s (cubic meter per second) CMS = 2118.9 CFM 1 CFM (Cu. ft/min) = .00047195 m

3/s

1 m3/min (cubic meter per minute) CMM = 35.315 CFM 1 CFM = .02832 m

3/min

1 m3/hr (cubic meter per hour) CMH = .58858 CFM 1 CFM = 1.6990 m

3/hr

1 l/s (liter per second) = 2.1189 CFM 1 CFM = .47195 l/s

Force1 N (Newton) = .22481 lb 1 lb (pound) = 4.4482 N

1 kp (kilopond) = 2.2046 lb 1 lb = .45359 kp

GasConstant

1 J/kg-K (Joule per kilogram Kelvin) = .18586 ft-lb/lbm-°R 1 ft-lb/lbm- °R* = 5.3803 J/kg-K

1 m2/s

2-K (sq. mtr per sec. sq. Kelvin) = 5.9800 ft

2/s

2- °R 1 ft

2/s

2- °R** = .16723 m

2/s

2-K

1 cal/g-°C (calorie per gram °C) = 4186.8 J/kg-K 1 Btu/lbm - °R = 1.0000 cal/g- °C

*(foot-pound per poundmass degree Rankine)

**(square-foot per second-square degree Rankine)

Length

1 mm (millimeter) = .03937 inch 1" (inch) = 25.4 mm

1 cm (centimeter) = .39370 inch 1" = 2.54 cm

1 m (meter) = 3.2808 ft 1 ft (foot) = .30480 m

1 km (kilometer) = .62137 mi 1 mi (mile) = 1.6093 km

Mass 1 kg (kilogram) = 2.2046 lbm 1 lbm (pound mass) = .45359 kg

Power

1 W (Watt) = .00134 HP 1 hp (horsepower) = .7457 kW

1 kW (kilo-Watt) = 1.3410 hp 1 hp = 745.70 W

1 mhp (metric horsepower) = .98632 hp 1 hp = 1.0139 mhp

Pressureor

Stress

1 N/m2

(Newton per m2) or Pa (Pascal) = .0040264" wg 1" wg (inches water gauge) = 248.66 Pa or N/m

2

1 mm Hg or torr (mm Mercury) = .53616" wg 1" wg = 1.8651 mm Hg or torr

1 kPa (kilo Pascal) = .1450 psi 1 psi (pounds per sq. inch) = 6894.8 Pa or N/m2

1 atm (atmosphere) = 29.921" Hg 1" Hg (inch Mercury) = 3386.4 Pa or N/m2

(mm Hg at 0°C or 68°F) (inches wg at 68°F or 20°C)

1 oz/in2 =

1.732" wg 1" wg = 0.5774 oz/in2

Temperature

For temperature intervals and rise, For temperature intervals and rise,

1°C (degree Celcius) = 9/5 °F 1°F (degree Fahrenheit) = 5/9 °C

For temperature in °F (Fahrenheit) = tC x 9/5 + 32 For temperature in °C = (tF-32) x 5/9

Torque1 N-m (Newton meter) = 8.8507 lb-in. 1 lb-in. (pound inch) = .11298 N-m

1 N-m (Newton-meter) = .73756 lb-ft. 1 lb-ft. (pound foot) = 1.3558 N-m

Velocity&

Speed

1 m/s = 196.5 fpm 1 fpm (feet per minute) = .00508 m/s

1 km/hr (kilometer per hour) = .62137 mph 1 mph (mile per hour) = 1.6093 km/hr

1 rps (revolution per second) = .016667 rpm 1 rpm (revolution per minute) = 60 rps

Viscosity 1 cP (Centipoise) = .00067197 lbm/ft-s 1 lbm/ft-s (pound/foot second) = 1488.2 cP

Service

SYMBOLQUALITYOF

Blow you Away!that will

Qualityand

Industry LeadershipFounded in 1938, Acme Engineering and ManufacturingCorporation is known worldwide as a leader in the manufacture of fans, blowers, and ventilation equipment.Acme’s growth over the past half century is a tribute to superior quality, customer loyalty, and dedicated employeesand sales representatives.

Today, from its headquarters in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Acmeserves customers worldwide with high quality air movementand control products.

ManufacturingWith approximately 350,000 square feet of manufacturingspace, Acme produces one of the broadest lines of air moving equipment in the industry. State-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and a well trained, experiencedworkforce is the key to Acme’s timely delivery of quality air moving products.

EngineeringThe Acme Research and Engineering Center operates bothair and sound laboratories. The Center houses four wind tunnels with a data acquisition system, a reverberant soundroom with the latest sound analyzer equipment, and astructural laboratory for stress and vibration analysis.Solid modeling, and finite element analysis support product research and development. The Center also houses a fully equipped prototype facility enabling Acme todevelop and introduce new products to the market in theshortest time possible.

Sales & ServiceA factory trained, knowledgeable sales organizationaddresses the needs of many diverse and distinct markets. Customers around the world are serviced by acomplete system of sales representatives, equipment distributors and local dealers supported by nationwide distribution centers and backed by a staff of sales andmarketing professionals.

QualityA highly trained engineering and production staff set thestandard for dependable, quality air moving products. Byusing the latest computer techniques for research anddesign, and rigorous quality control standards Acme canoffer one of the best warranty programs in the industry. Ourexclusive 2/5 year limited warranty provides our customerswith confidence…Year After Year.

FANtastic!®

FANtastic!® was the industry’s first Windows® based fanselection program. This customer friendly software allows theuser to select the correct Acme fan for the application and toprint performance curves, submittal drawings, and productspecifications quickly and easily. Submittal drawings areseamlessly integrated into AutoCAD.

FAST Ship ProgramAcme stocks a variety of fans and air moving equipmentavailable at strategic locations around the country for immediate shipment. Our FAST program, gives you a choiceof Next Day or 10 Day shipment on selected products.

Year After Year ConfidenceAcme stands behind every piece of equipment wemake…period! To prove it, we offer a 2 Year ComprehensiveWarranty on every product and a 5 Year Bearing and ShaftWarranty on our exclusive duplex split pillow block bearingsand shaft. Year after Year…Acme’s Warranty Provides Confidence.

Call Us TodayACME Engineering and Manufacturing CorporationBox 978, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402918.682.7791Fax 918.682.0134www.acmefan.com

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LIMITED WARRANTYAcme Engineering and Man-ufacturing Corporation extends this limited warrantyto the original purchaser and warrants that productsdescribed herein shall be free from original defects inworkmanship and materials for two years from dateof shipment (except for Acme’s exclusive duplex splitpillow block bearings and shaft 5 years from ship-ment, belts one year from shipment, and polyethyl-ene tubing at 90 days from shipping), provided samehave been properly handled, stored, installed, ser-viced, maintained and operated. Refer to FormMS149 for complete limited warranty terms and con-ditions. This form is available to anyone atwww.acmefan.com. The Company's warranty is inlieu of all other warranties, express or implied, arisingby law or otherwise, including without limitation theimplied warranties of merchantability and fitness for aparticular purpose, which are hereby expressly dis-claimed claimed and waived.

Acme products are designed and manufactured toprovide reliable performance but they are not guar-anteed to be 100% free of defects. Even reliableproducts will experience occasional failures and thispossibility should be recognized by the Purchaserand End User. If these products are used in a life sup-port ventilation system where failure could result inloss or injury, the Purchaser and End User shouldprovide adequate back-up ventilation, supplemen-tary natural ventilation or failure alarm system, or ac-knowledge willingness to accept the risk of such lossor injury.

WARNING DO NOT use in HAZARDOUS ENVI-RONMENTS where fan’s electrical system couldprovide ignition to combustible or flammable materi-als unless unit is specifically built for hazardous envi-ronments. Comply with all local and national safetycodes including the National Electrical Code (NEC)and National Fire Protection Act (NFPA). Guards

must be installed when fan is within reach of person-nel or within seven (7) feet (2.134 m) of working levelor when deemed advisable for safety.

DISCLAIMER The Company has made a diligent ef-fort to illustrate and describe the products in this liter-ature accurately; however, such illustrations anddescriptions are for the sole purpose of identification,and do not express or imply a warranty that the prod-uctsaremerchantable,or fit foraparticularpurpose.

INDEMNITY Purchaser acknowledges variouswarnings by the Company regarding the productsand its installation and use. If the Company incursany claims, lawsuits, settlements, or expenses (in-cluding attorney fees) for any loss, injury, death orproperty damage including, but not limited to, claimsarising out of the Purchaser’s or any end user’s in-stallation or use of the products, the Purchaser shallindemnify and hold the Company harmless.

February 2005 Form C50H

Member Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.

BACKWARDINCLINED/AIRFOIL

CENTRIFUGAL FANS

ACME ENGINEERING &MANUFACTURING CORP.

P.O. Box 978, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402

Telephone: 918-682-7791 Fax: 918-682-0134

www.acmefan.com e-mail: [email protected]

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