Instructions / Assembly
unit Parts & DimEnsions
Fan Assembly
Powered AirLock*
Flexible
Acoustic
Duct
Fan Cone
*Powered AirLock is shown above as it appears once fully assembled.
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suPPliEs incluDED in thE box
Prior to beginning installation, please verify all of the following items were recieved:
• Box 1 of 3: Powered AirLock assembly with assembly kit, including base, sides, transition, square drive bit,
34 assembly screws, and 4 mounting screws; Control package including Digital Touch Controller, mounting
bracket,2white,at-headfaceplatescrews,and50ft.redCAT5cable;Whitecube-coregrillewith8white
wood screws; Installation and Operation Manual, green “Theory of Operation” insert, and blue “Warranty Card.”
• Box 2 of 3: Fan.
• Box 3 of 3:7ft.,20"diameterexibleacousticduct;fancone;20ftofaluminumtape;20ft.of1¾”polypropyl-
ene webbing; 6 collar screws.
In addition to the included items listed above, the following tools and supplies are required to install the fan:
• Lumbermatchingdimensionsoftheatticjoists(e.g.2"× 6",2"× 8",etc.)andcuttotaccordingtothismanual’s
INSTALLATION: FRAMING section, as well as any additional supplies needed to frame the fan’s rough opening.
• Cordless drill with phillips-head screwdriver and miscellaneous drill bits.
• Atleast8woodscrews(1½"min.length)andwasherssizedtot.
• Socketwrenchwith¼"and9/16"socketsorstandardwrenchesinthesamesizes.
• Phillipsandat-headmanualscrewdrivers.
• Drywall Cutter.
• High quality latex caulk.
• Ifyourhome’sframingis16"on-center,youwillalsoneedahacksawordremeltooltonotchtheangeofthe
cube-core grille according to the instructions in the INSTALLATION: FRAMING section.
• OPTIONAL: Foil Duct Tape for sealing Powered Airlock seams.
rEquirED tools & suPPliEs not incluDED
19½"
33¼"
26¼"
Tamarack HV5800M
Whole House Fans Installation Manual, P/N HV5800M.1
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