Installation; Installing Afg Model Fans - QuietCool AFG SMT-3.0 Installation Manual

2. INSTALLATION

2.1

Installing AFG model fans

NOTE: The AFG model fans are designed to mount behind existing louvers. If no louver exists,
one must be installed. Louver should be installed in the upper center section of the
gable. For maximum efficiency, the area of the louver should be greater than the size
of the ventilator. Any louver area not covered by the ventilator should be sealed off to
prevent any possible air leakage.
Installing the QuietCool AFG is very easy. The mounting tabs on the
AFG should be attached to the Attic Gable Fan. There should also be
mounting hardware in the box to fasten the gable fan to the boards
that frame the gable vents. To install the AFG, simply mount the gable
fan to your gable vents as shown in the following steps:
Flush Mount: The AFG can be mounted flush to a rectangular type louver
by fastening through the mounting brackets to the frame of the louver
(as shown in Figure 2.1A).
As stated in the note above, any area of the louver that is not covered
by the AFG must be sealed off in order to prevent air leakage, which may
hinder performance.
This is the most conventional method of mount the AFG. We recommend
using the Flush Mount option if possible for all applications.
Figure 2.1B
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Wide Mount: The AFG can be mounted on a wide louver, but
additional mounting steps must be taken in order for the fan to
work properly. As shown in Figure 2.1B, two additional boards must
be fastened to the boards framing the gable vent so the AFG can be
mounted securely.
As stated in the note above, any area of the louver that is not
covered by the AFG must be sealed off in order to prevent air
leakage, which may hinder performance.
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Figure 2.1A
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