Clearvue cyclone - how much "twist" (torque) is acceptable at start up?

[Cyrus Brewster 7]

I have completed the install and wiring of my Clearvue. I briefly fired it up (not to full speed) to confirm the correct rotation of the impeller.

CV owners - I compressed the rubber spacers as per instructions (not clear how much is too much), but still get a slight twist in the assembly at start up. The whole assembly moves maybe a half inch (maybe less). I want to install the filters today but this movement has me concerned. I could tighten the spacers more but do not want to damage anything.

How much twist, if any, do any of you get at start up?

Thanks.

[John Coloccia]

1/2" seems like a lot but once you install the filters and the ductwork, it won't move at all. I don't know of anyone that's screwed this up yet, so don't stress about it. Follow the directions, do what seems right, and build it.

Incidentally, I wouldn't recommend running the unit with nothing attached to it. Good chance you'll start popping breakers, and I also suspect there's enough torque with nothing attached that you can tweak things.

[Cyrus Brewster 7]

Thanks John. I had a feeling this might be the case. As for stating it up - it was only briefly to check to proper rotation of the impeller.

[Don Burch]

The in rush current or locked rotor current for this motor is 107 amps vs. half that for a 3 HP, so it is doing some work to get up to speed.


Don