OWNER’S GUIDE PRO ATTIC GABLE FAN AFG PRO-2.0 ! DO NOT THROW AWAY! SERIAL NUMBER FOR FAN IS LOCATED ON THE BACK COVER OF THE OWNER’S GUIDE.
CONTENTS 1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.3 System Venting Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GETTING STARTED - IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE INSTALL!. . . . . . 5 2. INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1 WELCOME 1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new QuietCool Attic Fan! INSTALLATION QuietCool Attic Fans are the best in the business. The AFG PRO2.0 is the attic gable fan that offers the best value at the best price point. With two available speeds with an energy efficient PSC motor, powder-coated steel housing, integrated hand guard, integrated mounting tabs, and standard thermostat, this attic fan will transform your attic into a cool oasis.
1.3 SYSTEM VENTING REQUIREMENTS ! VERY IMPORTANT: 1 SQUARE FOOT OF NET FREE VENT AREA PER 750 CFM ! RECOMMENDED: 2 TO 4 SQUARE FEET OF INLET VENTS PER FAN Venting plays a very significant role in the performance of QuietCool fans. QuietCool recommends a minimum of 1 SQ. FT. of venting for every 750 CFM in the QuietCool system. If an attic has at least 1:750 attic venting, the QuietCool system will operate efficiently and effectively.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR QUIETCOOL ! WELCOME GETTING STARTED STOP! Read the following pages before proceeding! The manufacturer is NOT responsible for faulty installation or product damages caused through failure to fully read this guide BEFORE attempting installation. INSTALLATION GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operation instructions must be read. 2.
2. INSTALLATION 2.1 ! INSTALLING ATTIC GABLE FAN Installation Video: Watch the video by scanning the QR code or visit www.QuietCoolSystems.com/support NOTE: The AFG model fans are designed to mount behind existing vents. If no vent exists, one must be installed. Vent should be installed in the upper center section of the gable. 1. Installing the QuietCool AFG is very easy. To install the AFG, simply mount the gable fan to your gable vents as shown in the following steps.
Figure 2.1A INSTALLATION Included with your QuietCool Attic Gable Fan are four vent covers that are designed to be installed around the attic fan housing to block any air backdrafting into the attic through a gable vent that is larger than the attic fan cylinder, causing air to cycle in and out around the vent. WELCOME 2.2 INSTALLING AFG VENT COVERS Installation Video: Watch the video by scanning the QR code or visit www.QuietCoolSystems.com/support 1.
5. Tie the black wire from the power source to the remaining black wire from the thermostat. 6. Using the ground screw in the thermostat, ground your power source and the green wire from the fan. 7. Mount the thermostat to one of the joists near the attic fan. Figure 3.1A Specialty Series Fan Low Speed High Speed Thermostat Ground the fan and power to the thermostat using the green ground screw 14-2 Wire 2 Wire Romex Power Source Figure 3.
WELCOME 4. In the junction box, with a wire nut, tie the white common wires together. Using the green ground screw, ground the green wire from the fan and the 2 wire Romex from the thermostat, to the junction box. 5. High Speed: Tie the black wire from the fan to the taped white wire from the thermostat (see Figure 3.2A) Low Speed: Tie the red wire from the fan to the taped white wire from the thermostat (see Figure 3.2B) 6. Tie the black wire from the power source to the black wire from the thermostat.
4. SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 SETTING THE THERMOSTAT The thermostat for your Pro Attic Gable Fan is a simple way to control your attic fan. The thermostat can be adjusted to any temperature between 60º and 120º. Whatever temperature you set the thermostat to will cause your attic fan to turn on when your attic temperature is at or above the set temperature. To change the setting of the thermostat, simply take a screwdriver and twist the dial.
4.2 USING YOUR QUIETCOOL ATTIC FAN WELCOME Attic fans are designed to cool and ventilate your attic all year long. Depending on the month of the year, you will want to change the temperature setting of your thermostat. INSTALLATION SUMMER MONTHS In the summer, the attic in your home can reach temperatures in excess of 150ºF.
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ATTIC GABLE FANS LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of this model or, if this unit is purchased and requires installation by a building contractor, to the original owner of the home. No subsequent purchaser of the unit or of a home in which it is installed is entitled to any of the benefits of this warranty. The QuietCool Product that you have purchased has a limited warranty from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship and materials.
WELCOME ATTIC GABLE FANS LIMITED WARRANTY Motor Replacements INSTALLATION The electrical motor is to be used solely as a direct replacement for a motor of the same model in QC Manufacturing, Inc., QuietCool products. Using the motor in any other product could result in electrical shock and/ or fire, which may cause property damage, serious injury or even death.
Rev. 8/30/23 FAN SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS. SERIAL NUMBER IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES. 1-888-QUIETCOOL | WWW.QUIETCOOLSYSTEMS.
