American Aldes AIRLET 200 Installation Operation & Maintenance

The Airlet 200 is a fresh air inlet designed to supply
make up air ventilation for bedrooms and living
areas, and is not intended to supply combustion
air for fi replaces or large exhaust fans, such as
range hoods.
The Airlet 200 is compatible with zonal electric,
radiant and hydronic heating systems. It must not
be used with forced air heating systems, unless
return registers are provided in each room in
which an Airlet 200 is installed. This is to prevent
exfi ltration through the inlet when the forced air
system is operating and doors are closed between
rooms.
For make up air products specifi cally engineered
for use with forced air heating systems, request
an ALDES FAK from your supplier.
General Notes and Suggestions
Best results will be obtained in homes with tight air-
vapor retarders, and continuous central exhaust from
bathrooms, kitchen and laundry.
The goal is to achieve a home with slight negative
pressure, to avoid exfi ltration into the walls and attic.
Install one fresh air inlet in each bedroom, and living/
dining room area(s). Inlets should not be installed
in kitchens, bathrooms or laundry areas.
areas should be exhaust points to a central exhaust
system.
When placed high on exterior walls, drafts from the
inlet should not be noticeable. The interior fi xture has
louvers to direct the airfl ow upwards where it quickly
mixes with warmer air near the ceiling.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED
• 5-1/4" diameter hole saw,
Keyhole saw, saber saw
or router
• Drywall knife
• Philips No.1 screwdriver
• Silicone or exterior butyl
caulk
1. ON FLAT SIDING, OR
SIDING WITH MINIMUM
SIX INCH EXPOSURE
1.1 Locate the position of the inlet on the
exterior with reference to the interior. The inlet on the
interior should be within 12 inches of the ceiling, but
not closer than 6 inches to the ceiling.
* Some jurisdictions/utilities may have different requirements. Consult your code offi cial/utility representative.
Self Regulating Fresh Air Inlet
For Indoor Air Quality Ventilation
a 5-1/8" diameter hole through the siding, sheathing,
insulation and interior wall surface. Be careful to properly
align the holes on the interior surface with the exterior.
CAUTION: Avoid cutting through any vertical framing
members, pipes or electrical wiring.
outer sleeve with the square fl ange through the siding
toward the interior.
square fl ange and secure to the siding with the screws
These
provided.
NOTE 1: The aluminum exterior grille may be painted
with latex acrylic paint, after cleaning with a mild acid
wash, such as vinegar. The white grille may be painted
with an oil base paint if desired, though several coats
may be necessary to obtain good results.
NOTE 2: If the siding is painted after installation of
the exterior grille, take precautions to avoid paint
clogging the mesh screen of the grille.
the plastic collar to the male sleeve with the two concave
beads. Note that one bead is deeper than the other. The
deeper bead must be oriented close to the plastic collar.
Install the fi lter between the two beads. This should be a
snug friction fi t. (In the event of wind-driven rain entering
the inlet, the fi lter can block further penetration, and the
accumulating water can drain over the shallow bead to the
exterior.)
Apply a generous bead of caulk to the concave beads.
In addition, apply a small caulk bead to the fl ange of the
plastic collar, to make an airtight
1.2 Using the appropriate hole cutting tool, cut
Install filter in male
sleeve, between 2
beads. NOT in the
grille collar.
1.5 Attach the exterior grille with mesh to the
1.6 To install the interior half of the sleeve, fi rst fi t
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
1.3 Apply a 1/4
inch bead of caulk
(silicone or butyl caulk
is recommended) on
the interior side of the
square fl ange within
1/4 inch of it edges,
and its connection
with the cylindrical
sleeve. These
precautions are
necessary in order
to avoid infi ltration of
rain leakage or water
behind the fl ange.
1.4 Insert the