Instructions / Assembly

ManualsBrandsGibraltar Building Products ManualsHeating, Venting & Cooling30 in. 5700 CFM Aluminum Electric Powered Belt Drive Whole House Fan with Shutter

CONTENTS

1 Safety Information

1 Operating Information

1 Tools and Materials Needed

1 Optional Tools and Materials

2 What Comes in the Carton

2 Step-by-Step Installation

4 Maintenance

4 Ventilation Requirements

4 Electrical Requirements

4 10-Year Limited Warranty

4 SureStart™ Protection

READ AND SAVE

THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INFORMATION

Read the following safety information before

installing this Whole House Attic Fan.

Failure to follow these instructions could

result in personal injury or property

damage. If you need assistance in

understanding these instructions or have

questions or comments, please call

1-800-247-8368.

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

USE THIS F

AN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE

SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO

PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Use this unit only in the manner intended

by the manufacturer. If you have questions,

contact the manufacturer.

•

Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch

power off at service panel and lock the

service disconnecting means to prevent

power from being switched on accidentally.

When the ser

vice disconnecting means

cannot be locked, securely fasten a

prominent warning device,

such as a ta

to the service panel.

•

Do not install on ceilings less than seven

feet above the floor.

CAUTION – FOR GENERAL

VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT

USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR

EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS.

CAUTION – THIS UNIT HAS AN

UNGUARDED IMPELLER. DO NOT USE

IN LOCATIONS READILY ACCESSIBLE

TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR

INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE

THE FOLLOWING:

• Qualified person(s) in accordance with all

applicable codes and standards, including

fire-rated construction, must do installation

work and electrical wiring.

• Sufficient air is needed for proper

combustion and exhausting of gases

through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning

equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow

the heating equipment manufacturer’s

guideline and safety standards such as

those published by the National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA), and the

American Society for Heating, Refrigeration

and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE),

and the local code authorities.

• When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,

do not damage electrical wiring and other

hidden utilities.

• Ducted fans must always be vented to the

outdoors.

• DO NOT install this unit over a tub or

shower.

•

NEVER place a s

witch where it can be

reached from a tub or sho

wer

•

This unit must be wired and grounded in

accordance with all applicable state and

local codes.

OPERA

TING INFORMATION

• Keep screened windows and/or doors open

when the fan is operating to avoid drawing

carbon monoxide from furnace and water

hea

ter flues and extinguishing pilot lights

of appliances.

• During hot weather requiring air

conditioning, when outside air is cooler

than indoors,

cool the house quicker by

first operating the whole house fan for

pproxima

tely 10 minutes.

Then turn off

the fan and turn on the air conditioner.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED

•

Portable electric drill

• Drill bit:

4-inch

• Reciprocating saw or saber saw. Keyhole

saw can be used for cutting sheet rock,

but not lumber.

• Screwdriver(s) with Phillips and slotted bits

• Tape measure or folding ruler

• Pencil

• Utility knife

• Safety goggles

• Heavy gauge (bailing) wire: approximately

18-inches long

• 2 x 4-inch lumber may be needed for

bracing (Step 6)

• (5) thumb tacks or push pins – to secure

template to ceiling for cutting out shutter

opening

• Approximately (1) 12-foot length of 2 x 4-,

2 x 6- or 2 x 8-inch lumber, depending on

dimensions of ceiling joists and fan size

• (1 dozen) 3

2-inch, 16d common nails for

installing ceiling joist brace-back pieces

(Step 7)

• (16) flat metal connectors and box of

1-inch wallboard screws for attaching

2 x 4 joist extensions (Step 7)

• (2) 8-foot lengths of framing lumber. For

attics with 2 x 4-inch ceiling joists, 2-inch-

thick lumber is recommended. For attics

with 2 x 6-inch or 2 x 8-inch joists, 1-inch-

thick lumber may be used.

• (1

2 dozen) 8d common or box nails for

installing flooring lumber around shutter

hole in attic (Step 8) – 2

2- or 3

2-inches

long, depending on dimension of framing

lumber

• Single gang electrical junction box, wall

mounted complying with UL514.

•

wist-on electrical wire connectors

Optional-

• Rubber or sponge rubber weather

stripping with adhesive backing,

approximately

2-inch thick x 1

2 inches

wide x 72 inches long – to help reduce

vibration noise (Step 9)

• Code required materials

Note: Before you begin the

step-by-step installation, read

the sections on

“

Attic V

entilation

Requirements” and “Electrical

Requirements” on page 4.

30˝ and 36˝ Belt Drive

Whole House Attic Fan

Installation

Instructions

Part No. 18594

Summary of content (8 pages)

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30˝ and 36˝ Belt Drive Whole House Attic Fan Installation Instructions CONTENTS 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 Safety Information Operating Information Tools and Materials Needed Optional Tools and Materials What Comes in the Carton Step-by-Step Installation Maintenance Ventilation Requirements Electrical Requirements 10-Year Limited Warranty SureStart™ Protection READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION Read the following safety information before installing this Whole House Attic Fan.
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WHAT COMES IN THE CARTON • To make sure you have everything you need to install your new whole house attic fan, unpack the carton and take inventory.
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ceiling joists. Size the two 2 x 4s attached to the top of the uncut joists to extend 6 inches beyond the shutter hole on each side (this will provide support for the framing lumber installed in Step 8). Attach the 2 x 4s to the joists with flat metal connectors fastened with 1-inch wallboard screws, or by toenailing with 31/2-inch (16d) common nails. • When you’ve completed this step, you will have a sealed-off vacuum box for the fan and shutter.
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Step 12: Mount the shutter • From the hallway, position the shutter in the ceiling cutout, and fasten it with the six screws with white-painted heads. • Make sure the vanes on the shutter are positioned so all the airflow goes toward the motor. This will help keep the fan operating properly. Step 13: Operate the fan • Open windows and interior doors of rooms to be ventilated by the fan. • If you have a fireplace, make sure the flue is closed.
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ADVERTENCIA – PARA REDUCIR LOS RIESGOS DE INCENDIO Y DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO USE ESTE VENTILADOR CON UN CONTROLADOR DE VELOCIDAD DE ESTADO SÓLIDO. ADVERTENCIA – PARA REDUCIR LOS RIESGOS DE INCENDIO, DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS Y LESIONES, SIGA ESTAS RECOMENDACIONES: • Use esta unidad sólo de la manera prevista por el fabricante. Si tiene alguna duda, consulte al fabricante.
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Instalación paso a paso Paso 1: Elija una ubicación central para el ventilador • El ventilador está diseñado para ser instalado horizontalmente en áticos, generalmente sobre un vestíbulo o pasillo central. • Determine el centro del cielo raso del vestíbulo o pasillo midiendo la mitad de la distancia entre las paredes. Marque el punto central con un lápiz. • Taladre un orificio en la marca del cielo raso y pase un pedazo de alambre a través del mismo, para localizar el orificio en el ático.
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Paso 8: Instale el marco de madera alrededor de la abertura de la persiana F • Desde el ático, clave la viga del marco alrededor de la abertura para la persiana (Ilustración F). Si instala un ventilador de 30 pulg., asegúrese de que la viga del marco sea de 32 pulg. Si coloca un ventilador de 36 pulg., la viga debe medir 38 pulg. Nota: Para los áticos con viguetas de cielo raso de 2 x 4 pulg., se recomienda usar vigas de marco de 2 pulg. de espesor. Para viguetas de 2 x 6 pulg. o 2 x 8 pulg.
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aluminio revestido de cobre puede ocasionar una instalación insegura. • Para el cable lateral: Retire el aislamiento de los cables, deje expuesto 3/4” del conductor de cobre. Enrolle los cables en sentido horario 3/4 de vuelta alrededor de los tornillos de terminal y ajuste firmemente los tornillos. • Para el cable posterior: Use el medidor que se encuentra en la parte posterior del dispositivo para determinar cuánto aislamiento debe retirar (aprox. 1/2”).