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Thank you for purchasing a VentCool™ Whole House Fan by Field Controls. Your fan has been designed to provide
your home with natural, quiet, and energy-effi cient cooling for many years.
Please take a few minutes to read over this manual and its accompanying documents to make sure you are
prepared to install the fan. In particular:
• The homeowner/resident should read the WHERE TO LOCATE section so that the fan will be
correctly located to maximize its effectiveness and effi ciency.
• The ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS and VENTILATION REQUIREMENT sections are also particularly
important, as they describe the electrical supply and attic ventilation required to operate the fan.
Before installing this fan, inspect it and all of its parts for any damage it may have sustained during shipping.
Before installing this fan, inspect it and all of its parts for any damage it may have sustained during shipping.
DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED EQUIPMENT. If you suspect this fan has been damaged during shipping, contact
DO
NOT INSTALL DAMAGED EQUIPMENT. If you suspect this fan has been damaged during shipping, contact
Field Controls technical support by phone at 1.800.742.8368, or email at fi eldtec@fi eldcontrols.com.
Field Controls technical support by phone at 1.800.742.8368, or email at fi eldtec@fi eldcontrols.com.
Whole House Fans are designed to be installed within a home's attic, which makes them and their
sub-components extremely diffi cult to access once installed. TEST THIS FAN OUTSIDE OF THE ATTIC BEFORE
INSTALLING IT. Connect the fan to its controls and to a power supply, and ensure it operates properly by
INSTALLING IT.
Connect the fan to its controls and to a power supply, and ensure it operates properly by
turning it on and cycling through its speed settings. If any diffi culties are encountered, contact Field Controls
turning it on and cycling through its speed settings.
technical support at the number listed above.
This device MUST be installed by a qualifi ed agency in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. The defi nition of
a qualifi ed agency is: any individual, fi rm, corporation or company which either in person or through a representative is engaged
in, and is responsible for, the installation and operation of HVAC appliances, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all the
precautions required, and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
Installed By:
INSTALLATION MANUAL
VentCool™ 1.7
WHOLE HOUSE FAN
ITEMS INCLUDED:
SUPPLIES NOT INCLUDED & REQUIRED TOOLS:
Please retain these instructions after installation.
Phone:
www.fi eldcontrols.com
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Fan & Damper Assembly
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Cube-core Grille (incl. 4 powder-coated wood
screws)
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Adhesive-backed Foam Gasket
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6 Wood Screws
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Control package—including one hard-wired wall
control, one wall mounting bracket, and 50 feet of
red CAT5 cable
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Drywall Cutter
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Cordless
screwdriver
miscellaneous drill bits
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High quality latex caulk
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Lumber matching dimensions of the attic joists
(e.g. 2"x6", 2"x8", etc.) & cut to fi t according to
INSTALLATION: FRAMING section
TEST THIS FAN OUTSIDE OF THE ATTIC BEFORE
Installation Date:
P/N 78010008000 05/19 Rev B
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- Page 1 (e.g. 2”x6”, 2”x8”, etc.) & cut to fi t according to INSTALLATION: FRAMING section Thank you for purchasing a VentCool™ Whole House Fan by Field Controls. Your fan has been designed to provide your home with natural, quiet, and energy-effi cient cooling for many years.
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Page 2: Safety Considerations
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The VentCool 1.7™ model requires a 120 volts, 2 amp, uninterrupted power supply. These specifi cations must be tak- The VentCool 1.7™ model requires a 120 volts, 2 amp, uninterrupted power supply. These specifi cations must be tak- en into account when allocating power from existing circuits. -
Page 3: Ventilation Requirements
Venting requirements vary by fan. We recommend a minimum of 1 sq. ft. of “net free” ventila- tion area per 500 cfm at a fan’s highest speed. Therefore, the VentCool 1.7™ Whole House Fan requires a Therefore, the VentCool 1.7™ Whole House Fan requires a minimum of 3.4 square feet of net free ventilation area for proper operation. -
Page 4: Installation
Place the included foam tape gasket over the top of the joists, position the fan on top of the joists, and attach the unit with Figure 1: Box Opening for VentCool 1.7 the wood screws (included). Do not over tighten the screws, since this may reduce the vibration isolation qualities of the foam gasket. - Page 5 Control Box Port Labeling. Connect the red CAT5 cable to the red W/S port located on the electrical control box on the ventcool 1.7 housing. Then, run the cable through the attic and down the wall to the desired location for the hardwired wall switch.
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Page 6: Power Connection
After unit and wall switch are installed, plug the attached power cord into a 120 Volt, 60 Hz, grounded outlet with uninterrupted power. For reference, Figure 6 shows the general wiring scheme of the VentCool 1.7 system including optional accessories. -
Page 7: Specifications
When the power is turned OFF, the fans will shut down and the damper door(s) begin to close. The door(s) will shut tightly within 60 seconds. Please contact Field Controls technical support at 1.800.742.8368 or fi eldtec@fi eldcontrols.com with any Please contact Field Controls technical support at 1.800.742.8368 or fi eldtec@fi eldcontrols.com with any questions regard the installation, operation, or maintenance of this fan. - Page 8 Figure 7, Spare Parts This manual may be downloaded and printed from the Field Controls website (www.fi eldcontrols.com) This manual may be downloaded and printed from the Field Controls website (www.fi eldcontrols.com) WARRANTY WARRANTY For warranty information about this or any Field Controls product, visit: For warranty information about this or any Field Controls product, visit: www.fi...