Units should be mounted next to each other; however, if the door opening is wider than the units, spacing up to 6” between units is acceptable. LPV25 models can be spaced up to 3” apart. For wider pass-thru openings, use the LoPro series.
Air Curtain FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide
FAQ
Mounting & Installation
When More Than One Air Curtain Is Installed Over A Doorway, How Close Together Should They Be Mounted?
What Happens If The Air Curtain Is Much Smaller Than The Door-Width Opening?
Whenever possible, avoid using an air curtain that is shorter than the entire width of the door opening. An undersized air curtain will create unprotected areas on each side, thereby reducing its efficiency level. An air curtain should cover the doorway completely. If necessary, it’s always better to use an air curtain that is slightly wider, than shorter, in covering the opening. Some manufacturers will provide their units with extreme side deflectors to help spread the air outward. Avoid using this type of design. The output airflow pattern becomes very irregular. Much of the airflow moves across the opening, causing considerable air velocity loss by the time it hits the floor.
When Would A Vertical Mount Be Feasible?
When installation is not possible over the top of the doorway some Mars Air Curtains may be vertically mounted on either side of the door, blowing across the door opening; this type of installation must be specified at time of order. The pan of the motor/fan assembly will be bolted to the air curtain housing instead of the standard wing nut mount hardware. All motors used in Mars Air Curtains contain thrust bearings and operate efficiently in any position. LoPro units cannot be vertically mounted.
Where Are The Junction Boxes?
Each motor within the air curtain housing will have one watertight junction box mounted internally. Contact factory for specific location. If specified at time of order, the junction box can be located elsewhere.
How Does The Air Curtain Mount Over A Large Warehouse Roll-Up Door?
Mars provides a variety of optional mounting hardware accessories. Side extension plates are available to further extend the outboard mounting hole on the STD, HV, and EP models when being used to clear existing lines and tracks over a doorway. These plates are available in various sizes up to a 9” extension for both ends of the air curtain. Adjustable mounting brackets and extended wall mount brackets for drum type roll-up doors are also available; these types of brackets are used when the air curtain needs to be mounted some distances away from the wall. The brackets are available in various sizes to provide 2 ½” to 23” of clearance. Please consult factory for details.
When There Is A Foyer, Where Should The Air Curtain Be Mounted?
To be most effective, the air curtain should be mounted inside the foyer over the building entrance door. Depending upon climatic conditions, either a heated or unheated model may be used.
Operation & Performance
Can A Mars Air Curtain Be Over A Blast Freezer?
Yes, use the same models as you would over a regular freezer.
How Far Beyond The Edge Of The Housing Does The Air Spread And What Is The Depth?
The air leaves the discharge nozzle at very high velocities. The air spread and depth of "air wall" created varies between models. A general rule of thumb is: for units with 1HP motor(s) or less, the air spread is up to 3” and the depth of the wall of air created is about 18”, measured 6’ from the nozzle. For units with motor(s) larger than 1HP, the air spread is up to 6” and the depth of the wall of air is about 24”, measured 6’ from the nozzle.
What Type Of Maintenance Does The Mars Air Curtain Require?
All motors have lifetime lubricated sealed ball bearings, making greasing or oiling unnecessary. Blowing or wiping dust off the fans and motors whenever it is visible is advisable to ensure maximum performance.
Do Mars Air Curtains Meet Osha Requirements?
The sound level produced by all Mars Air Curtains is below what OSHA considers harmful, making approval unnecessary.
