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- Page 1 Whole House Fan Installation and Operation Manual 1700 LiftLock Whole House Fan with a Drop Down Door Thank you for your purchase! 1700 Ventura Whole House Fan with a Gravity Air Door © AirScape 1700 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 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
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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 1700 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 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
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Page 5: Safety Information
• Lumber matching dimensions of the attic joists (e.g. 2"x6", 2"x8", etc.) and cut to fit according to the instructions in the Installation section below. • Fishing tape or similar tool (to pull control cable through the wall) © AirScape 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved. -
Page 6: Electrical Requirements
(latest version only). It is imperative that the glides are oriented properly so the load of the door is carried on the small edge of the glide. (see image) © AirScape 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved. - Page 7 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-wood and wood-to-metal joints to create an air-tight enclosure. © AirScape 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
- Page 8 Route the Actuator harness the door (from inside the fan box) with a frame molex connector to the Actuator of the Lift-Lock assembly. Connect the molex connector to the Lift-Lock Actuator harness. © AirScape 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
- Page 9 Next, mount the grille to the framing using the white wood screws provided. Hold the grille in place and mark the mounting holes. We strongly recommend pre-drilling (undersized) holes in the framing for these screws; be careful to prevent them from stripping (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN). © AirScape 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
- Page 10 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 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
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Page 11: Purchase Options
Web Node. Note: The “WEB” port is not available yet but can be upgraded at a later time. © AirScape 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved. -
Page 12: 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 and there will be a 10 second delay before the fan begins to operate (Lift-Lock Only). The fan will start at minimum speed. -
Page 13: 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 14: Jumper Setting
* Pin 1-2 = 24VDC PWM Motor speed control/ Pin 2-3 = 0 – 10 VDC Motor speed control. ** 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 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved. - Page 15 One possible way of doing so is with a double-pole wall switch, in which it it wired so that one pole is © AirScape 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
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Page 16: 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 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved. -
Page 17: 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 18 If problems are encountered, please take a few moments to run through the troubleshooting procedures described on the blue Warranty Card. If these suggestions do not work, contact AirScape technical support at 1.866.448.4187...
- Page 19 * 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 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
- Page 20 * 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 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.
- Page 21 AIRLAB RESULTS 1700 AirScape fans enjoy a higher efficiency than our competitors because of our patented design. 1700 Lift-Lock Power AirLab Airflow Efficiency Sound Level @ Inlet (dBa) Setting (Watts) (CFM) (CFM per Watt) (test room @ 36dBa) 10.78 16.6 39.04...
- Page 22 120VAC, 60Hz In Wire 24VDC/100W Out Resettable Circuit Breaker (CB) Digital Touch Controller 20 foot Power Cord Black-to CB White-to “N” on psu Green-to Ground on psu Optional Remote Receiver Optional Remote © AirScape 1700 WHF-IOM, June 2022, All Rights Reserved.