AirScape 3400 VENTURA Installation And Operation Manual

AirScape 3400 VENTURA Installation And Operation Manual

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5300
VENTURA
Whole House Fan
Installation and Operation Manual
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  • Page 1 3400 5300 VENTURA Whole House Fan Installation and Operation Manual Thank you for your purchase! Image: Ventura 5300 © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 INSTALLATION OF WIRING AND CONTROL PURCHASE OPTIONS (not included) START-UP AND OPERATION OPERATING TIPS DTC CONTROLLER FAN BOX BOARD MAINTENANCE G LO S SARY TROUBLE SHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS AIRLAB RESULTS ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3: Theory Of Operation

    Specifically, operating this fan in an attic with less net free ventilation area than recommended will decrease its airflow and energy efficiency. © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 4 10 feet x 0.13 = 1.33 ft Round 10” diameter 3.14 x 5” x 5” ÷ 144 = 0.55 ft 0.55 ft x 0.50 = 0.28 ft2 s offit Total Net Free Ventilation Area 1.57 ft © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    • Hardware Kit (incl. screws / driver / tape / strain relief for interlock usually included in controller package) • Digital Touch Controller package—including one Digital Touch controller, one wall mounting bracket, mounting screws and 30 feet of red shielded CAT5 cable. © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6: Electrical Requirements

    CUT you have to make in the ceiling is in a desired position in the living space. You may want to pay attention to the aesthetics or look of the living space components. © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 7 Clean- up can be made much easier by using a tarp and/or box to catch the falling debris. © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8 AD26 from below by screwing the mounting screws (included) directly through the skirt of the AD26 into the framing. Or you can use the include mounting brackets as shown. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE SCREWS! © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9 The AD26 installs directly onto the framing with the mounting screws provided. To ensure that all air drawn in by the fan will be from inside the house, use a good quality latex caulk to seal all wood-to-metal joints to create an air-tight enclosure. © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10: Installation Of The Duct

    AD26 and framing. Next, mount the grille to the framing using the white wood screws provided. Hold the grille in place and mark © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11 Mount the its locking tabs by template to mark the DTC to the bracket tightening the silver hole location with the provided screws white screws © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12: Purchase Options

    Web Node. Note: The “WEB” port is not available yet but can be upgraded at a later time. © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13: Start-Up And Operation

    As shown, there are four buttons on your fan’s control interface: The AirScape WHF has ten speed settings. Turn on the Fan by touching FAN UP or TIMER UP. Its door(s) will open by the airflow the fan creates. The fan will start at minimum speed. Green LED’s will illuminate to indicate the speed setting.
  • Page 14: Operating Tips

    “pre-cool” your home, reducing or eliminating the need to use air conditioning the next day. AirScape fans are extremely efficient, so operating your fan in this way is very inexpensive, especially compared to the cost of air conditioning.
  • Page 15: Jumper Setting

    Most fans have a PWM controlled motor. ** Time delay allows the door(s) to open before the fan starts Rear View of the Digital Touch Controller RJ45 Jack Speed Control Format Jumper Dip Switch © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 16 It is designed to operate only as a closed loop circuit. This interlock is controlled with the INT and GND contacts on terminal block P4, on the SCAB. This board is found inside the junction box mounted on the fan unit. © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    VA: Volt-ampere (VA) is a measurement of power in a direct current (DC) electrical circuit 1 VA = 1W VAC: Volts Alternating Current. VDC: Volts Direct Current. WHF: Whole House Fan a ventilation system intended for cooling the entire house. © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Your AirScape Fan has been factory tested. If you encounter problems with the unit, please take a few minutes to run through the following troubleshooting procedures before calling f or technical support.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    * Actual performance will vary from installation to installation. ** Tested at 45º and 1 meter from the grille. Due to continual product improvement, performance ratings and specifications are subject to change without notice. © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 20 1713 31.78 94.9 2358 24.85 159.9 2943 18.41 3482 13.93 4075 10.78 4650 8.39 5208 6.67 5497 6.09 High Efficiency Range, Low Harmonic Range High Efficiency AIRSCAPE 101 - RESOURSE © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21: Electrical Schematic

    Motor Control Harness (24V PWM) CAT5E Cable (5ft) FAN BOX Jumper Shunt EL-734 24VDC EL-733 SCAB/FAN BOX BOARD Circuit Breaker EL-728 Actuator Harness EL-9013 20 foot Power Cord 120VAC, 1 Phase, 7.8A Max. © AirScape VENTURA 3400/5300 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.

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