Air Vent Inc. WH242ML Installation Instructions Manual

CONTENTS
1

Safety Information

1

Operating Information

1

Tools and Materials Needed

1

Optional Tools and Materials

2 What Comes In The Carton
2 Step-By-Step Installation
4 Ventilation Requirements
4 Electrical Requirements
4 10-Year Limited Warranty
4 SureStart™ Protection
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THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read the following safety information
before installing this Whole House Attic Fan.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in personal injury or property
damage. If you need assistance in
understanding these instructions or have
questions or comments, please call
1-800-247-8368.
WARNING
– TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
USE THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE
SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.
WARNING
– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
• Use this unit only in the manner intended
by the manufacturer. If you have questions,
contact the manufacturer.
• Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch
power off at service panel and lock the
service disconnecting means to prevent
power from being switched on accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means
cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag,
to the service panel.
• Do not install on ceilings less than seven
feet above the floor.
Part No. 18595
24˝and 30˝ Direct Drive
Whole House Attic Fan
Installation
Instructions
CAUTION
– FOR GENERAL
VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT
USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR
EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS.
CAUTION
– THIS UNIT HAS AN
UNGUARDED IMPELLER. DO NOT USE
IN LOCATIONS READILY ACCESSIBLE
TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.
WARNING
– TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
• Qualified person(s) in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards, including
fire-rated construction, must do installation
work and electrical wiring.
• Sufficient air is needed for proper
combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning
equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow
the heating equipment manufacturer's
guideline and safety standards such as
those published by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), and the
American Society for Heating, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE),
and the local code authorities.
• When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,
do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.
• Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
• DO NOT install this unit over a tub or
shower.
• NEVER place a switch where it can be
reached from a tub or shower.
• This unit must be wired and grounded in
accordance with all applicable state and
local codes.
1
TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED
• Portable electric drill
/ / /
• Drill bits: 3 -, 1 -, and 1 -inch
16 8 4
• Reciprocating saw or saber saw.
Keyhole saw can be used for cutting
sheet rock, but not lumber.
• Screwdriver(s) with Phillips and
slotted bits
/
• Allen wrench: 1 -inch
4
/
• (2) 1 -inch open-end wrenches or
4
ratchets with 1/4-inch sockets
• Tape measure or folding ruler
• Pencil
• Utility knife
• Safety goggles
• Heavy gauge (bailing) wire:
approximately 18 inches long
• (2) 1-inch drywall screws
• (2) Twist-on electrical wire connectors
Optional Tools and Materials-
• Stapler – for attaching skirting material
instead of using screws provided
• Rubber weather stripping with adhesive
/
backing, approximately 1 1
2
by 72 inches long – to help reduce
vibration noise
• 2 x 4-inch lumber: (1) 6-foot length –
if required in Step 2
• (5) thumb tacks or push pins – to
secure template to ceiling for cutting
out shutter opening
• Code required electrical materials
Note: Before you begin the
step-by-step installation, read
the sections on "Attic Ventilation
Requirements" and "Electrical
Requirements" on page 4.
OPERATING INFORMATION
• Keep screened windows and/or doors open
when the fan is operating to avoid drawing
carbon monoxide from furnace and water
heater flues and extinguishing pilot lights
of appliances.
• During hot weather requiring air
conditioning, when outside air is cooler
than indoors, cool the house quicker by
first operating the whole house fan for
approximately 10 minutes. Then turn off
the fan and turn on the air conditioner.
inches wide