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ATMOX EDGE Installation Manual

Moisture control and heat reduction system for attics
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ATMOX EDGE System
Moisture Control and Heat Reduction System for Attics
Installation Guide

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  • Page 1 ATMOX EDGE System Moisture Control and Heat Reduction System for Attics Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Easy Steps to Install Thank you for purchasing the ATMOX Controlled Ventilation System. This Installation Guide will cover the easy steps to install and setup the ATMOX EDGE System. For instructions on specific fans and accessories, please refer to Specification Sheets by product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents EDGE System Components ................4 Controller......................9 Sensors ......................10 Fans & Components ..................13 Low Voltage Wiring ..................14 Testing ......................24 SYMBOLS Setting Adjustments ..................30 Troubleshooting ................... 35 Look for these symbols Warranty ....................... 39...
  • Page 4 2. Outside Temperature and Humidity Sensor 3. Inside Temperature and Humidity Sensor 4. ATMOX screwdriver 5. Colored banana plugs: 1 black, 1 red 6. Quick splice connectors (4) 7. Extension cable (RJ11) with coupler (4 cables x 25 ft. each) 8. ATMOX EDGE User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 Tools and Supplies Most supplies are already General tools and supplies needed: included with your ATMOX System. Screws are not included for the following: Controller – Needs 4 screws Inside Sensor – Needs 2 screws Outside Sensor – Needs 2 screws Choose the screws appropriate for the surface you are mounting to.
  • Page 6 Component Placement...
  • Page 7 A little pre-planning will make things go 2B – Inside Sensor placement option very smoothly when installing. Fan mounting throughout attic Low voltage wiring for fans & accessories Testing Review the ATMOX System configuration to better understand use of components and wiring options.

  • Page 8: Controller

    Basic System Configuration Sensors measure provide data to the controller. RED OUTPUT Fans will run when the outside air is beneficial.
  • Page 9 Controller Installation Placement Options Step 2 Step 3 Step 1 Place controller in a location that Mount using four Use all four holes. Plug into power outlet. is viewable, such as a garage screw holes. or closet. It needs to be near an electrical outlet.
  • Page 10 Installation of Outside Sensor Placement Options Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Place sensor in outside Mount using two Use extension cables Plug jack into slot location within a few feet of screws. to extend to the labelled “OUTSIDE wire feed into attic or inside controller as described SENSOR”.
  • Page 11 Installation of Inside Sensor Use: Placement Options: 2 screws Place sensor on a joist or beam inside attic. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Pull sensor from Plug jack into slot Mount using two Push sensor back Use extension mounting bracket.
  • Page 12 Using Extension Cables Overview Step 1 Step 2 Find coupler at end of extension cable. Insert end of sensor cable into 25’ extension cables with coupler. couplers are provided to extend cables to the controller. These can be used in any combination. Use: Staples or fasteners to keep Step 3...

  • Page 13: Fans & Components

    Fans & Components ATMOX fans and accessories should be mounted in attic according to instructions supplied with each component. As the installer, you should already have a plan on effective placement of fans. For questions on specific component placement, contact ATMOX for more information.
  • Page 14 Low Voltage Overview For all ATMOX Systems, use 14/2 gauge low voltage wire. It is very simple to use. Just remember that one side will always be used as the positive and the other as the negative. Grooved Side = Negative...

  • Page 15: Low Voltage Wiring

    Wiring Explanation Primary Low Voltage Wire Black Banana Plug Negative (grooved side) Red Banana Plug Positive (smooth side) Quick Splice Connectors Supplemental Fan Connector Wire Low Voltage Wire...
  • Page 16 Preparing Primary Wire Unplug controller from power source while completing next steps. WARNING Step 1 Step 3 Step 4 Step 2 Split wire about two Pull the ends apart. Remove outer coating to Repeat on other side. inches from end. expose about 3/8 inch of internal copper.
  • Page 17 Attaching Banana Plugs Use: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Loosen screw in For red banana plug, insert the Tighten screw. banana plug. smooth side into bottom of plug. Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Repeat Steps 1-3 for the black Plug red banana Plug black banana plug banana plug.
  • Page 18 Fastening Primary Wire Pull primary low voltage wire from controller to the fans. • If primary wire reaches Step 1 Step 2 all fans, then proceed to Secure wire to joists. Be careful connecting fans. Create a drop loop at each fan location.
  • Page 19 Preparing Supplemental Wires Use: Do not cut across the primary wire. CAUTION Do not strip the wires when cutting for separation. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 On primary wire, select location Pull apart the two sides to make Cut end on supplemental wire to where supplemental wire will a loop of about three inches make sure it is smooth and even.
  • Page 20 Attaching Supplemental Wires Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Find the positive side of the Take the end of the positive side of Use pliers on metal splice to make a primary wire (smooth side) in the the supplemental wire (smooth side). connection with both wires.
  • Page 21 (smooth side) in the loop. Push the wire into the quick splice connector. All ATMOX fans and accessories will use the same fan connector wire.
  • Page 22 Attaching Connector Wire Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Open the fan Take the end of the positive side Use pliers on metal splice to Push the cover of the connector wire. of the fan connector wire (black make a connection with both connector down to wire).
  • Page 23 Step 12 Step 13 Push the cover of the connector Plug the jack on end of fan down to close. connector wire into the fan. Attach all ATMOX fans in the same manner.

  • Page 24: Testing

    Power System and Testing Checklist Use the checklist to test all aspects of the ATMOX System. √ Checklist Page Reference Power and readings on controller 25-28 No alarm lights 25-28 Once the wiring is Testing red output (fans) complete, plug the controller back into the electrical outlet.
  • Page 25 Testing Controller The controller should have power, and display should have rotating screens. • For faster rotation of screens, press the button to manually scroll. • Press the button to light up screen for easier viewing. The red light next to ALARM should not be illuminated. If there is an alarm, read notification on display screen for more information.
  • Page 26 The ATMOX system evaluates the outside and inside Dew point is the key to the ATMOX system. Dew temperature to determine whether or not to ventilate the point is calculated from the temperature and humidity attic for general moisture control parameters.
  • Page 27 All fans will be activated. word “relative.” Humidity is relative to temperature and can fluctuate significantly with changes in temperature. ATMOX ventilates based on a dew point comparison for this reason. It is possible for the humidity outside to be higher than inside but to still trigger fans to run.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    System Notifications System notifications are designed to alert you of a potential problem. The following are all possible alerts: Missing, None, Defect (Def), with Inside or Humidity Too High Outside Sensor Any of these alerts indicate that there is a data connection Under the system default settings, this humidity alarm problem with the corresponding sensor.
  • Page 29 Testing Fans Output Start the fans in Manual Mode: All fans should be tested to make sure that they are working properly. The best way to do this is to start Step 1: Press Arrow button. the fans manually and then go check the fans. Step 2: Make sure the red Manual light is illuminated.
  • Page 30 System Settings Most ATMOX Systems do not need any software adjustments for operation. There are instances where you may want to adjust a setting to better suit your needs. These adjustments are described here. No Ventilation Temperature Setting Heat Reduction...
  • Page 31 Making Setting Adjustments To adjust settings follow these steps: Step 2 Step 1: Press button one time. Step 2: Press button until screen reads: Step 1 & 3 Step 3 Step 2 Step 3: Use buttons to adjust to desired setting. Step 4 Step 4: Press Arrow...

  • Page 32: Tip

    Snow Mode Snow Mode is a special setting in the ATMOX Attic systems designed to mitigate the potential for ice damming in climates where snow and ice buildup create challenges for the attic. Snow Mode is a tool in fighting ice damming but needs to be viewed as part of an overall strategy and may not eliminate all issues in all attics.
  • Page 33 Snow Mode Settings To turn Snow Mode ON or OFF: Step 2 Step 1: Press button one time. Step 1 & 3 Step 2: Press button until screen reads: Step 3 Step 2 Step 4 Step 3: Use buttons to turn on or off. Step 4: Press Arrow button to return to main screen.
  • Page 34 Default Settings If undesired changes have been made to settings, you can reset all settings back to the default settings. Step 1: Press and hold both Arrow and buttons simultaneously for over five seconds until screen changes to: Step 2 & 3 Step 2: Press button one time.
  • Page 35 Contact ATMOX for extension cables. assistance. If there is an alarm of any kind, the ATMOX Sensor gives proper reading. system will not operate. You cannot test Issue is with extension cable or other outputs until alarm is cleared.
  • Page 36 Still having issues, test fan in inserted into fan. running. working fan connector wire Look for full splice and consistency with positive and and contact ATMOX for assistance. negative sides. Some fans running and some fans not running. If some fans on supplemental When all fans on primary wire not running.
  • Page 37 ALL fans not running. colored and black banana plugs. the correct colored jacks. Contact ATMOX for assistance. If fans are now running, banana plugs were attached on wrong side. Switch banana plugs and re-insert in correct colored jacks.
  • Page 38 Quick Splice Connectors and Connector Wires Reset a Quick Splice Connector: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 A Step 3 B Open cover and Pull apart and If needed, reinsert If needed, push wedge open. remove wires. metal piece. metal piece up. Reuse a Fan Connector Wire: The following steps are only needed if the metal tip is missing or damaged.

  • Page 39: Warranty

    When installed, operated, used and maintained as intended in residential applications and according to the instructions supplied with ATMOX products, ATMOX warrants its products for a period of 3-years from the date of purchase against any defects in material and workmanship. The products covered by this warranty include the control boxes, fans, sensors and wiring manufactured by ATMOX.
  • Page 40 ATMOX INC 10612-D Providence Road #229 Charlotte, NC 28277 Phone: 704-248-2858 Fax: 704-675-9858 Email: info@atmox.com Website: www.atmox.com...