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| Posted: Tue Sep 29th, 2015 06:13 am |
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Trevor Soundararajan Guest 
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And the 1930's apartment you live in has windows that fit these beasts perfectly. I can't quite put into words how much I already love this thing. As a kid I loved watching the big industrial belt drive fans.....Though it isn't nearly as cumbersome, this is possibly one of the most attractive window fans I've ever seen.  Last edited on Tue Sep 29th, 2015 04:29 pm by Trevor Soundararajan |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29th, 2015 04:43 pm |
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Tom Zapf AFCA Member
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big windows are a good thing, did that come from Christ Hovey?
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29th, 2015 04:44 pm |
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Stephen Muza Guest 
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One beautiful window fan! There is no doubt a LOT went into designing it that way. Nice find and looks to be in excellent condition too! GREAT that it fits in your window perfectly and sees use! What is the story on this Viking? I also found one in amazing condition a while back. It was used (2) years and the owners were then early adopters of air conditioning, so it sat in an upstairs bedroom closet literally for about 57 years until I got it. I definitely need to post photos too. I was introduced to these on forum posts by Chris Hovey and Mike Mirin primarily. I don't think any photos capture how "nice" these are, must be seen in person for full appreciation. 
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29th, 2015 04:56 pm |
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Chris Hovey Guest 
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They are definitely one of my favorite window fans. I'm glad Trevor can fully utilize this one. It had been sitting for months on my living room floor being used as a floor fan so I'm glad it's being used in it's "natural environment." Stephen Muza wrote: One beautiful window fan! There is no doubt a LOT went into designing it that way. Nice find and looks to be in excellent condition too! GREAT that it fits in your window perfectly and sees use! What is the story on this Viking?
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29th, 2015 05:31 pm |
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Trevor Soundararajan Guest
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From an engineering perspective, there were many small subtle things they did to set this fan apart. If you remove the top panel, there are two holes, which if you look underneath are directly connected to the motor oil ports. Clear oiling instructions are also underneath, protected by the panel. There's also a spring mounted on the fan shaft to prevent shaft travel in the x-direction. The steel blades favor an exhaust-oriented direction (which to me is ideal) and were well balanced (note the coin shaped weight in the blade closest to 6 o'clock. There are more balancing weights distributed throughout the blade. All of these things add up to why I love this thing the way I do. Thanks again Chris.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29th, 2015 06:04 pm |
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Chris Hovey Guest
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You're welcome! The other thing too, is if you notice the bracket that holds the arbor/fan shaft bearings has a decent amount of flex which I believe, absorbs axial vibrations along with the shaft mounted spring. It must also help deflect stress and vibrations away from the oilite bronze bearings. I'm hoping that by sending this fan out of the house it will be an impetus for me to restore the other olive green one that I have. It needs a good sand blast and powder coating and bearing work. I'm hoping one of the guys in the club will want to tackle the bearings. Trevor Soundararajan wrote: From an engineering perspective, there were many small subtle things they did to set this fan apart. If you remove the top panel, there are two holes, which if you look underneath are directly connected to the motor oil ports. Clear oiling instructions are also underneath, protected by the panel. There's also a spring mounted on the fan shaft to prevent shaft travel in the x-direction. The steel blades favor an exhaust-oriented direction (which to me is ideal) and were well balanced (note the coin shaped weight in the blade closest to 6 o'clock. There are more balancing weights distributed throughout the blade. All of these things add up to why I love this thing the way I do. Thanks again Chris.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29th, 2015 06:18 pm |
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John McComas AFCA Member 
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Wow, it looks like it's upside down in the window. You normally see the curved inward cage area at the top of the window fans I've seen... Did Viking flip it upside down to give you access to the motor oil ports, etc?
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| Posted: Tue Sep 29th, 2015 06:32 pm |
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Trevor Soundararajan Guest
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Indeed, the fan is upside down when compared to every other window fan in its class. I do believe Viking set us up for easier oiling access. All oil holes, speed selector schematic, badge, would be upside down if I turned this fan "rightside up".
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| Posted: Thu Oct 1st, 2015 05:23 am |
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Michael Mirin AFCA Member 
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Great Fan!
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| Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2015 04:21 pm |
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Bill Fanum Guest
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I just got one too.
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| Posted: Sun Oct 4th, 2015 12:20 am |
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Charles Tedrick AFCA Member 
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I have a blue one with just a one direction 2 speed toggle Attached Image (viewed 1167 times):
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| Posted: Sun Oct 4th, 2015 12:23 am |
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Charles Tedrick AFCA Member
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. Attached Image (viewed 1016 times):
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| Posted: Sun Oct 4th, 2015 12:30 am |
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Charles Tedrick AFCA Member
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Which one do you like better?  Attached Image (viewed 1084 times): Last edited on Sun Oct 4th, 2015 12:31 am by Charles Tedrick |
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| Posted: Sun Oct 4th, 2015 05:04 am |
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Trevor Soundararajan Guest
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Very nice ensemble, Charles. Here's a last shot I took of mine from down below. Just doin' its thing. Last edited on Sun Oct 4th, 2015 05:04 am by Trevor Soundararajan |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 5th, 2015 03:34 am |
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Chris Hovey Guest
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Trevor, I uploaded some old Viking newspaper ads to Stephen Muza's Viking topic...
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| Posted: Fri Oct 16th, 2015 01:44 am |
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Juan Varleta AFCA Member 
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Hey Trevor that Viking looks so fine from both inside and outside. Those pictures show what old window fans were all about!
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| Posted: Sat Oct 17th, 2015 02:04 am |
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Trevor Soundararajan Guest
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Thanks Juan! Not trying to be obnoxious here, but I just love this thing. Presents itself so nicely as I watch it from ground level doing its thing on second floor. It sounds funny, but the three main selling points of this fan was that it A: Had 4 blades B: Had a long coast down time C: Had a baby blue/aluminum scheme in the styling. It's easily made me love my apartment so much more.  
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| Posted: Sat Oct 17th, 2015 06:19 pm |
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Stephen Muza Guest
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Not obnoxious at all, easy to gush about such a great window fan in excellent condition. So cool having a perfect place and doing so wonderfully the job it was designed and built to do. Not sure of your apartments layout, but any other window opened on the other side of the room would really let the Viking show its stuff! The airflow and turnover would be tremendous. You have to get many looks and comments when passers by look up at it running! When you see a lot of the smaller plastic junk window fans readily available, the Viking stands proud and demands respect! Trevor Soundararajan wrote: Thanks Juan! Not trying to be obnoxious here, but I just love this thing. Presents itself so nicely as I watch it from ground level doing its thing on second floor. It sounds funny, but the three main selling points of this fan was that it
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| Posted: Sat Oct 17th, 2015 09:28 pm |
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Trevor Soundararajan Guest
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On the really nice days I like to have the living room windows open on the opposite side. The way my 4-plex is designed makes a steady airflow path. Plus my canine companion loves the breeze. Housing in my area of St Louis is largely on the premise of fixing up old houses (1920's-1940's) which is PERFECT for the large windows that accommodate fans like this. If I can get my higher ceilings along with when it comes time to buy a house, man I'll be set!!! -Mr. T Last edited on Sat Oct 17th, 2015 09:35 pm by Trevor Soundararajan |
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