Installing Gx Model Fans - QuietCool GA ES-1500 Owner's Manual

VERY IMPORTANT:
CLOSES EASILY. MAKE SURE TO SECURE THE LATCH IN THE OPEN POSITION (AS SHOWN IN FIGURE
2.1D)
AVOID BACKDRAFTS:
APPLIANCES IN THE GARAGE. QUIETCOOL GARAGE FANS MOVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF AIR.
2.2 Installing GX (Garage Exterior) model fans
1. Determine in which area you would like to install your QuietCool Garage Exterior Mount Fan. Now it's time
to find the exact location using a stud finder. Locate the wall studs and mark the location for the fan to be
installed (see Figure 2.2A). One side of the cut out should be directly next to a wood member for proper fan
mounting and support.
2. When you find the location, mark a 14 1/4" square using a framing square or template. Make sure you have 2" of
clearance all the way around it. The grille that will be installed later is a 16" square (see Figure 2.2B).
3. Starting at one corner of the square using a drywall saw, cut out the opening. Remove the drywall cutout and
clear away insulation (if applicable).
4. From the interior, drill a hole through the exterior at the four corners of the cut out (see Figure 2.2C).
5. Go to the exterior and place the square wall mounting bracket aligned to the 4 drilled holes. Using a level, mark
the inside of the bracket with a pencil (see Figure 2.2D).
6. Using a saw or angle grinder, cut out the marked area of stucco or siding (see Figure 2.2E).
7. Remove cut out of exterior stucco or siding. Then cut out any applicable sheathing.
8. Now install the exterior cover frame. Make sure the frame is level and then attach the four corners with long
enough screws to penetrate the wood studs. Note: Predrilling may be required (see Figure 2.2F).
9. Place fan into the cut out area. Fasten the fan in each 4 corners to the vertical wood studs (see Figure 2.2G).
10. Caulk exterior around frame (see Figure 2.2H).
11. Attach the exterior cover to mounting frame using 4 sheet metal screws (see Figure 2.2 I).
12. Mount inside wall grille (see Figure 2.2 J).
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CHECK TO MAKE SURE FAN BLADE SPINS FREELY AND THE FIRE DAMPER
MAKE SURE THE GARAGE FAN WILL NOT BACKDRAFT COMBUSTION
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