CLOUDLINE MIXED FLOW INLINE FAN SYSTEMS USER MANUAL
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MANUAL CODE CL2106X1 PRODUCT MODEL UPC-A CLOUDLINE S4 CLOUDLINE S6 CLOUDLINE S8 CLOUDLINE S10 CLOUDLINE S12 CLOUDLINE T4 CLOUDLINE T6 CLOUDLINE T8 CLOUDLINE T10 CLOUDLINE T12 AI-CLS4 AI-CLS6 AI-CLS8 AI-CLS10 AI-CLS12 AI-CLT4 AI-CLT6 AI-CLT8 AI-CLT10 AI-CLT12 819137020290 819137020306 819137020849 819137020856 819137021006 854759004785 854759004792 819137020276 819137020283 819137021013 EC models CANNOT be daisy chained with DC models.
MANUAL INDEX Manual Index ................................................................................. Page 5 Key Features ................................................................................. Page 6 Product Contents ........................................................................... Page 7 Installation (Mounting) ................................................................... Page 9 Installation (Hanging) .....................................................................
KEY FEATURES 6 QUIET PWM MOTOR STATOR BLADE FANS SMART CONTROLLER PWM-controlled motor features precise speed control, reduced rotor noise, and energy-efficient EC voltage. Hydro-mechanical stator blades enable efficient airflow delivery in high static pressure environments. Features automation controls that activate the fan according to temperature, humidity, timer, and schedules.
PRODUCT CONTENTS CLOUDLINE S-Series SPEED CONTROLLER (x1) MACHINE SCREWS (WALL MOUNT) (x2) WOOD SCREWS (WALL MOUNT) (x2) CLOUDLINE T-Series SMART CONTROLLER (x1) SENSOR PROBE (x1) WOOD SCREWS (WALL MOUNT) (x2) MACHINE SCREWS (WALL MOUNT) (x2) WOOD SCREWS (WALL HANG) (x2) FAN UNIT (Included in both S-Series and T-Series) DUCT FAN SYSTEM (x1) DUCT CLAMP (x2) WIRE MOUNT (x6) PROBE MOUNT (x6) WALL ANCHOR (x4) HANGING STRAPS (x2) DUCT FAN SCREW SET (x4) 7
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INSTALLATION MOUNTING STEP 1 Unscrew and loosen the metal rings using a Phillips screwdriver and pliers. STEP 2 Remove the motor box from the flange bracket. Remove the wind circle between the motor box and the intake flange.
INSTALLATION MOUNTING STEP 3 Use the flange bracket to set your desired fan position. Mark the four mounting holes. STEP 4 Drill four holes into the marked locations. Make sure your mounting area is structurally sound and free from obstruction.
INSTALLATION MOUNTING STEP 5 If you are mounting onto anything other than a wood support or stud, insert the included four wall anchors into the drilled mounting holes. You may need to use a hammer to secure them through the holes. STEP 6 Align the flange bracket’s holes with the wall anchors. Screw in four wood screws with a screwdriver or drill to secure the flange bracket. Make sure its airflow arrow is pointing in your desired direction.
INSTALLATION MOUNTING STEP 7 Place the wind circle back into the intake flange and reposition the metal clamps over the flanges if applicable. STEP 8 Slide the motor box back into the flange bracket, making sure its airflow arrow is pointing in the same direction as the flange bracket’s arrow. Tighten the metal clamps using a Phillips screwdriver and pliers to secure the motor box.
INSTALLATION MOUNTING STEP 9 Place the metal rings back onto the flanges and tighten the screws back to secure the fan. STEP 10 If installing ducting, use the included duct clamps to secure it to either end of the duct fan, making sure there is a tight seal. Tighten the duct clamps using a flathead screwdriver.
INSTALLATION HANGING - ROPE CLIPS STEP 11(a) - Hanging Upward If installing with rope hangers (sold separately), loop the ropes around the flanges and tighten the rope to secure the fan. STEP 11(b) - Hanging Downward You may also use the bracket holes to cable manage wires or loop rope hangers to hang the fan. Make sure the fan's airflow arrow is pointing towards your desired direction.
INSTALLATION HANGING - STRAPS STEP 1 Loop the strap around the bracket and a pole. STEP 2 Slip the strap through the inner ladder lock slot from the bottom.
INSTALLATION HANGING - STRAPS STEP 3 Route the strap into the outer ladder lock slot from the top. Adjust the length of the completed loop as needed. STEP 4 Tuck the loose end through the center gap of the ladder lock to secure the loop.
INSTALLATION HANGING - STRAPS STEP 5(a) - Hanging Downward Let the fan hang by the pole once the straps are secure. Make sure the fan's airflow arrow is pointing towards your desired direction. STEP 5(b) - Hanging Upward To hang the fan right-side up, loop and tighten the straps, as shown in steps 1-4, around the pole. Hang the fan by the duct flanges to secure it.
INSTALLATION MOTOR CAP STEP 1 Unscrew the motor cap using a screwdriver. STEP 2 Rotate the motor cap to your desired orientation. Reapply the screws. Rotating the motor cap will not void your warranty.
INSTALLATION CONFIGURATION SET-UP Intake and Exhaust This fan can be used as either an intake fan or an exhaust fan in grow rooms and larger grow tents. To achieve optimal whole space ventilation, the intake fan or opening - if not using a fan - must be situated at a bottom corner of your grow space. The exhaust fan must be hung (shown below) or mounted at the highest opposite corner possible.
POWERING AND SETUP S-SERIES STEP 1 Plug the duct fan’s 4-pin molex connector into the speed controller’s port at the top. STEP 2 Lastly, to power both the fan and controller, plug the fan's power cord into an AC power outlet.
POWERING AND SETUP T-SERIES STEP 1 You may cable manage the cords using tie mounts, wood screws, and zip ties included with this fan. Secure the tie mounts onto a surface using the wood screws. Loop the zip ties around the cords into the tie mounts. STEP 2 Plug the duct fan’s 4-pin molex connector into the universal controller’s left port signified by the fan/power symbol.
POWERING AND SETUP T-SERIES STEP 3 Plug the sensor probe into the controller’s 3.5mm jack. Set the probe near your plants in your grow tent for the most accurate reading. STEP 4 Lastly, to power both the fan and controller, plug the fan's power cord into an AC power outlet.
ADDING MORE FANS The smart controller for the CLOUDLINE T-Series has an additional port so that you can add an S-Series fan to power and control two fans together. Please see below for limitations. T-SERIES CONTROLLER Smart controllers for T-Series models with EC motors can support two fans of any size. The two EC-motor fans must be plugged in to an outlet to power the fans and the controller. See images below.
CLEANING STEP 1 Remove the motor box from the mounting flange. Refer to steps 1-2 on page 9 to learn how to remove the motor box. STEP 2 Use a damp cloth to clear the impeller and fan blades of any dust and debris. Remove the wind circle in between the motor box and input flange.
CLEANING STEP 3 Clear the stator blades of any dust and debris on the opposite end. Clean the area inside the output and exhaust flanges. STEP 4 Secure the motor box onto the mounting flanges. Refer to steps 7-9 on page 12-13 to learn how to secure the motor box.
PROGRAMMING FAN SPEED ADJUSTING The controller features a single button that controls the fan speed from 0-8. Pressing the speed button increases the fan speed in one unit increments. Pressing the button at the 8 setting will set the fan speed back to 0. Fan Spee d Indicato r POWERING ON/OFF Holding the speed button for 4 seconds will turn the fan OFF. Pressing it again from OFF will turn the fan ON at its last speed setting.
PROGRAMMING 1. MODE BUTTON 2. UP/DOWN BUTTONS 3. SETTING BUTTON Cycles through the controller’s available modes: OFF, ON, AUTO (4 triggers), TIMER TO ON, TIMER TO OFF, CYCLE (On and Off), and SCHEDULE (On and Off). Adjusts the value of your current mode. The up button increases and down button decreases the setting. Hold both to reset values to OFF or 0. Cycles through the controller’s available settings: DISPLAY, °F/ °C, CLOCK, CALIB. T°/ H%, and TRANS. T°/ H%. 4 6 AUTO 4. STATUS ICONS HIGH TEMP.
PROGRAMMING CONTROLLER MODES Pressing the mode button will cycle through the controller’s available programming modes: OFF, ON, AUTO (4 triggers), TIMER TO ON, TIMER TO OFF, CYCLE (On and Off), and SCHEDULE (On and Off). ON MODE Your fan will not run while in this mode. However, the fan speed set while in this mode establishes the minimum speed in other modes. When the fan is triggered to turn OFF in all other modes, it will instead run at the speed set here.
PROGRAMMING AUTO MODE (LOW TEMPERATURE TRIGGER) Pressing the up or down button sets the low temperature trigger. The fans will activate if the probe’s reading meets or falls below this threshold. Once triggered, the fan will gradually ramp up to the speed set in ON mode. If the probe’s reading rises above this trigger point, the fans will gradually slow down to a stop or at the speed set in OFF mode.
PROGRAMMING AUTO MODE (LOW HUMIDITY TRIGGER) Pressing the up or down button sets the low humidity trigger. The fans will activate if the probe’s reading meets or falls below this threshold. Once triggered, the fan will gradually ramp up to the speed set in ON mode. If the probe’s reading rises above this trigger point, the fans will gradually slow down to a stop or at the speed set in OFF Mode.
PROGRAMMING TIMER TO OFF MODE Pressing the up or down button sets a countdown time. The fans will run at the speed set in ON Mode until the countdown ends. If there is a speed set in OFF Mode, the fans will run at that speed after the end of the countdown. The countdown will begin if no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds. The time left on the countdown is displayed below the current fan speed. Leaving the timer mode while the countdown is running will pause it until you return to this mode.
PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE MODE (ON AND OFF) Sets an on clock-time and an off clock-time schedule for the fan to follow daily. Press the up or down button to first set up an on clock-time to trigger ON mode, then press the mode button to set an off clock-time to trigger OFF mode. Please be sure to set the current clock time under settings. TO ON When the fan is triggered to activate, it will run at the speed set in ON Mode. When the fan is triggered to deactivate, it will run at the speed set in OFF Mode.
PROGRAMMING CONTROLLER SETTINGS Pressing the setting button will cycle through the controller’s available settings: DISPLAY, °F/ °C, CLOCK, CALIB. T°, CALIB. H%, TRANS. T°, and TRANS. H%. DISPLAY SETTING Adjusts the display brightness and auto-dimming. Press the up or down button to cycle through levels 1, 2, 3, A2 and A3; 3 being the highest brightness setting, while 1 is the lowest. In settings 1, 2 and 3, the display will stay at that brightness level and will not automatically dim the display.
PROGRAMMING CLOCK SETTING Adjusts the current clock time. Press the up or down button to increase or decrease the time. Once you cycle through 12:00 each time, the units will automatically change to AM or PM. The clock time is located at the top right corner of the display. CALIBRATION TEMPERATURE SETTING Adjusts the temperature reading the sensor probe is measuring. Press the up or down button to increase or decrease the data figure in 2°F (or 1°C) increments.
PROGRAMMING TRANSITION TEMPERATURE SETTING Adjusts the transition threshold between the fan speeds in the AUTO Mode temperature triggers. Press the up or down button to cycle through 0°F to 8°F (0°C to 4°C) and set a transition threshold. The fan speed will be set one level above the OFF Mode speed when the sensor temperature first meets or exceeds the high temperature trigger.
PROGRAMMING TRANSITION HUMIDITY SETTING Adjusts the transition threshold between the fan speeds in the AUTO Mode humidity triggers. Press the up or down button to cycle through 0% to 8% to set a transition threshold. The fan speed will be set one level above the OFF Mode speed when the sensor humidity first meets or exceeds the high temperature trigger. For every transition threshold crossed, the fan speed will ramp up by one speed level, up until it reaches the speed set in ON Mode.
PROGRAMMING ALERT ICONS The alert icons are displayed at the top of the screen. Icons may flash when the controller signals an alert to notify you of any triggered function or alarm. ADVANCE PROGRAMMING Displays when an advance program set in the app is active. "ADV." will appear and override the controller if an automation program is in use. HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM Flashes and beeps with an alert if the temperature rises above the trigger point set in the app.
PROGRAMMING LOW HUMIDITY ALARM Flashes and beeps with an alert if the humidity falls below the trigger point set in the app. Continues to flash until the humidity rises above the trigger point. TIMER ALERT Flashes when a countdown has completed for TIMER TO ON, TIMER TO OFF, CYCLE, or SCHEDULE Mode. BLUETOOTH Appears when the physical controller is connected to the app via Bluetooth. CHECK FAN ALERT Flashes when the fan's probe senses interference to its functioning. Check the fan for possible issues.
OTHER SETTINGS FACTORY RESET Holding the mode, up, and down buttons together for 5 seconds will reset your controller and restore factory settings. This HOLD + clears all user parameters in each controller mode and setting. CONTROLLER LOCK Holding the setting button will lock the controller in your current mode. While your controller is locked, no parameters may be adjusted, nor will you be able to switch modes. Holding the power button again will unlock the controller.
DOWNLOAD THE APP THE AC INFINITY APP The AC Infinity app enables you to connect with the next generation of our intelligent controllers, giving you access to advance programs and environmental data. 1 2 Download the AC Infinity app from the App Store or Play Store. Open the AC Infinity app. Follow the instructions in the app to pair your controller with the app. 3 Scan the QR code below or visit our website at www.acinfinity.com for more information on the AC Infinity app.
ADD A DEVICE 1 Connect the fan and probe into your controller. Plug the fan into a wall outlet. 2 Launch the app. Tap the (+) button, then "SMART CONTROLLERS", and select CONTROLLER 67 to begin pairing. Please note: Bluetooth must be enabled on your mobile device before starting the pairing process.
ADD A DEVICE 4 3 Tap DONE button to complete the pairing process. Your controller will appear in your smart device with a unique ID. A-A000A DONE Please note: When pairing the app around multiple controllers, move your mobile device closer to your desired controller.
APP PROGRAMMING 1. MODE BUTTON 2. TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY 3. SETTINGS Dropdown displays all available controller modes: OFF, ON, AUTO, TIMER TO ON, TIMER TO OFF, CYCLE, and SCHEDULE. Toggles between current temperature and humidity readings. Adjusts app settings including Device Name, Temperature Display, Device Brightness, Fan Speed Transitions, and Calibrations. 4. CONNECTION STATUS 5.
APP PROGRAMMING CONTROLS TAB Contains all controller modes including the OFF, ON, AUTO, TIMER TO ON, TIMER TO OFF, CYCLE and SCHEDULE modes. 1 Tap the paired device to enter the Controls tab, where you can adjust the controller modes. 2 Tap the menu button to access the controller modes. Tap the temperature/humidity button to switch between readings.
APP PROGRAMMING CONTROLS TAB The control wheel displays the temperature/humidity, current settings, and time. 3 Use the wheel hands, (+/-) stepper, or sliders to set your parameters. 4 Use the toggle switch to activate or deactivate any climate triggers.
APP PROGRAMMING ADVANCE PROGRAMMING Creates automated activations, alarms, and push notifications. The adjustable modes in each program include those listed in controls tab. Once an advance program completes its programming (i.e. scheduling), the app will no longer override the controller's onboard settings. Only when the advance program activates will the app override the controller.
APP PROGRAMMING ADVANCE PROGRAMMING - AUTOMATION Each automation can support one mode at a time. To automate multiple modes, you must create additional programs, except for TIMER TO ON and TIMER TO OFF in automation. The app will override the controller while an automation is active. 1 Tap the (+) button to create an automation program. Set a start time and end time using the time picker. Then select your desired mode to trigger. Choose between ON mode, OFF mode, CYCLE mode, or Temperature and Humidity.
APP PROGRAMMING ADVANCE PROGRAMMING - ALARMS Alarms will tell your controller to beep whenever your fan switches on or off as a result of the mode(s) you select in the program. Choose between AUTO, TIMER TO ON, TIMER TO OFF, CYCLE and SCHEDULE modes. Alarm programming will also have a climate points setting in which the alarm will go off when temperature and humidity hits a high or low point. 2 Tap the (+) button to create an alarm program.
APP PROGRAMMING ADVANCE PROGRAMMING - NOTIFICATIONS Notification programs will send push notifications to your mobile device whenever your fan switches on or off as a result of the mode(s) you select in the program. Choose between AUTO, TIMER TO ON, TIMER TO OFF, CYCLE and SCHEDULE modes. Notification programming will also have a climate points setting in which you receive push notifications when temperature and humidity hits a high or low point. 3 Tap the (+) button to create a notification program.
APP PROGRAMMING DATA TAB Logs and stores all temperature and humidity information. Readings are displayed in fluctuation charts and bar graphs and can be viewed in hours, days, weeks, months, and years. Data can be exported as a spreadsheet and sent to other devices by tapping EXPORT CSV DATA. 1 The Fluctuation Charts readout displays the detected temperature or humidity over a given timespan. Swipe left or right to scroll through the readings.
APP PROGRAMMING DATA TAB The fluctuation charts and bar graphs allow you to see trends in temperature and humidity and enable you to make the necessary adjustments to your space. Tap on any point in the charts and graphs to see detailed information on the picket. 2 Bar Graphs - This readout displays how often a detected temperature or humidity point occurs over a given timespan. The minimum and maximum readings of the given timespan are displayed at the top of the graph.
APP PROGRAMMING HISTORY LOG Logs all advance programming notifications and controller activity. Entries can be filtered by controller functions and programming including triggers, timers, cycles, schedules, automation, alarms, and notifications. 1 Swipe up and down to scroll through the history log. 52 2 Tap "SHOW FILTERS" to reveal activity options. Unchecked functions will filter them from the log.
APP SETTINGS SETTINGS Tap the gear icon to access the settings. Sets all controller-related parameters including Device Name, Temperature Display, Screen Brightness, Transitions, and Calibrations. Tap CONFIRM to save your settings. Tapping CANCEL will leave the settings menu without saving changes. Tapping DELETE DEVICE will unpair your controller from the app. DEVICE NAME Supports a maximum of 20 characters. TEMPERATURE DISPLAY Toggles between Celsius and Fahrenheit scales.
CLOUDLINE FAQ Q: I am missing my controller. It wasn't included in my package! A: Please refer to page 7 for an image of what your controller should look like. Your controller should be neatly slotted in the box by this product manual. Q: Where is the best place to position the sensor probe? A: Place the sensor probe as close as possible to the hottest or most humid spot in your space. Q: Do I need to remove the plastic cap from the probe? A: Yes.
CLOUDLINE FAQ Q: Does the controller retain its settings after power is shut off? A: Yes. If the controller's power is cut off and is powered on afterwards, your settings will remain. Q: What is the CFM of each of the different fan speeds? A: Please refer to your CLOUDLINE model's product listing for its CFM specification. Q: I'm not getting enough airflow even after setting the fan speed to 10. What can I do? A: Bends in ducting will reduce your fan's CFM performance.
AC INFINITY PRODUCTS Advance Grow Tents The CLOUDLAB series is a line of grow tents designed to create ideal growing conditions and facilitate indoor plant cultivation yearround. Features 2000D thick oxford canvas lined with inner diamond patterned mylar that maximizes grow light luminosity, and a reinforced frame with 150 lb. weight capacity. Includes a mounting plate to install your AC Infinity controller onto.
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