Summary of Contents for QuietCool WHF-PFH
- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL HERS POWERED FLOW HOOD MODEL: WHF-PFH MAKERS OF THE QUIETCOOL ADVANCED WHOLE HOUSE FAN...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions - All safety and operation instructions must be read. Failure to read and follow instructions as stated in this guide may void applicable warranty. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. - Page 3 WHAT’S IN THE BOX Blower Door Stand Powered Flow Hood (All components come preassembled) i. Top Frame ii. Bottom Frame iii. Nylon fabric connecting the two with Velcro iv. Coroplast rectangular cutout v. Soft plastic tubing with 4 barbed tee fittings (pressure taps) vi.
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Page 4: Safety Information
1. SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: This product is to be used in conjunction with any model blower door fan. ALWAYS follow the fan manufacturer guidelines regarding safety precautions and operating conditions. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed. If Powered Flow Hood equipment is used in a manner that does not follow the information provided in this manual, safety to the operator and equipment performance may be impaired. -
Page 5: Setup Instructions
2. SETUP INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Prior and during assembly, inspect all components including fabric, frames, connecting points, plastic tubing, etc. Look for tears, cuts, punctures or anything which may yield inaccurate results or may cause injury to operator. Fan Base Stand NOTE: It is always best to setup base stand near the grill of fan to be tested Lay the bottom square frame flat a. -
Page 6: Flow Hood
Flow Hood 1. Expand flow hood by inserting the 4 flexible poles into the inside corners of the hood area a. There are socket holes in each corner (top and bottom) for poles to slide into 2. Insert adjustable poles into rotating pvc knuckle 3. -
Page 7: Connecting Flow Hood To Digital Gauge
1. Take the pressure tap coming out the bottom of the flow hood and connect it to the input tap to read pressure. See page 9 for complete connection details. Complete WHF-PFH with TEC Model 3 Fan Complete WHF-PFH with Retrotec Fan... -
Page 8: California Hers Ra3.9.4.1.2 For Whf Airflow Measurement
The WHF-PFH is approved to be used with the Retrotec 5000/6000 series blower door fans, and TEC Model 3 110V series blower door. NOTE: Retrotec 5000 series will only work with the WHF-PFH to measure up to 4500 CFM The WHF airflow measurement shall be performed using the following procedures: 1. -
Page 9: Performing Airflow Measurement For Ra3.9.4.1.2(4) Step 4
1. Make sure whole house fan(s) are off and note the speed being tested on each if there are multiple 2. Setup and install WHF-PFH on first fan to be tested if there are multiple fans and select appropriate ring a. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting Tips
0 Pa required for HERS testing. • Ensure proper connection of the WHF-PFH flow hood to ceiling has a tight seal at all four corners of the hood. Leakages at the hood to ceiling connection may produce inaccurate results, and may not allow the hood to reach 0 Pa required for HERS testing. - Page 11 • If whole house fan product has a ducted system, ensure the duct is installed per manufacturer instructions for the whole house fan. Improper installation may cause HERS test failure. • If whole house fan system has damper doors, ensure dampers are opening/closing as expected.
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