Use and Care Manual

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other hidden utilities.
7. The wiring must be permanent. DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORD! Although the
Powered Gable Ventilator may be wired directly to power, we advise that some type
of shut off switch be installed on the line. Please see the section on electrical wiring
for suggested wiring diagrams and instructions.
8. The fan should be mounted behind louvers or in a location where the entrance of
drawn in water is unlikely.
9. For general ventilating use only. Do not use this fan to exhaust hazardous or
explosive materials or vapors.
10. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers, keep
drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.
11. Attach louvers or grilles when installing the fan.
12. Ensure that the power source conforms to the electrical requirements of the fan.
13. This fan is to be operated without guards in place to prevent persons and/or
objects from contacting the revolving propeller. Do not get close to the fan after turn
on. It may create unsafe conditions.
14. Fan is intended for general air circulation ONLY. It must NOT be used in potentially
dangerous locations such as flammable, explosive, chemical-laden, or wet
atmospheres. Keep a suitable distance from the louver when installed, since rain may
create an electrical hazard.
Do not attach ductwork to the fan.
15. Fan motor is equipped with an automatically resetting thermal protector that will
disconnect power if the motor overheats. Always disconnect power before
inspection or cleaning, as motor may restart unexpectedly.
16. In cases in which property damage may result from malfunction of the fan, a
suitable alarm (air switch, temperature sensor, etc.) should be used.
WARNING: Do not depend on any switch as the sole means of disconnecting power
when installing or servicing the fan. Failure to do so may result in fatal electrical
shock.
WARNING: Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the fan. Do not block or
tamper with the fan in any manner while it is in operation.
WARNING: Do not touch motor as it may be hot enough to cause injury.
WARNING: Unplug prior to servicing unit.