PurposeThe purpose of this standard is to define appropriate fan balance quality and operating vibration levels to individuals who specify, manufacture, use and maintain fans. It is part of a series of standards and publications listed in Annex F that cover important aspects related to fan design, manufacture and use.ScopeThis standard covers fans with rigid rotors generally found in commercial heating, ventilating and air conditioning; industrial process applications; mine/tunnel ventilation applications; and power generation applications. Some applications are excluded. This standard is intended to cover only the fan's balance or vibration and does not consider the effect of fan vibration on personnel, equipment or processes.