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Getting Started
Always follow Local Building Codes because the fan may require specific fasteners or anchoring systems
not discussed in this installation guide. Installation should be done by a licensed roofing contractor.
Safety Information
Safety precautions should be taken when performing the roofing work described in this installation
guide. You can significantly reduce your risk of danger by following the below recommendations:
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Do not install the fan in wet or windy conditions
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Tie-off both yourself and your equipment when working on steep pitched roofs to avoid falls
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Wear safety glasses and protective gloves when using power tools
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Always wear slip-resistant shoes when working on the roof
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Do not cut through any rafters or structural members of the roof during installation
Ventilation Requirements
If the fan is being installed as an attic fan, in order for it to operate at maximum performance, your attic
must have enough intake ventilation (net free area) to support the amount of air that your fan is moving.
We always recommend 1 SQFT of attic venting per 750 CFM in the system.
Materials Needed
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Cordless Drill with Nut
Driver
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Self-Tapping Screws with
Rubber Bonded Washers
Choosing the Right Location
Choose a location to install your QuietCool roof mounted fan that allows for balanced airflow throughout
the attic space. We always recommend the fan to be installed centrally located on the roof three feet
below the ridge line. This will allow you to access the fan very easily. Your roof mount fan should not be
installed any closer than within 5 feet to an existing passive vent, ridge vent, or additional fan unit.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT CUT THROUGH ANY RAFTERS OR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS WHILE CUTTING THE VENT
HOLE. ONLY CUT OUT THE ROOF DECKING.
2. INSTALLATION
2.2
Installing AFR (Attic Fan Roof) model fans
1. Determine in which area you would like to install your QuietCool Attic Roof Mount Fan.
IMPORTANT:
closest rafter to that location and determine if your roof has either 16" on center or 24" on center
rafter spacing.
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READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL AN AFR OR RM FAN
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Reciprocating Saw
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Measuring Tape
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Weatherproof Roofing
Grade Sealant
After choosing the location where your roof mount attic fan will be installed, find the
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Roofing Knife
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Ladder Marker or Carpenter
Pencil
Installation Video:
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