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READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL AN AFR FAN
GETTING STARTED
NOTE:
Always follow local building codes because the fan may require specific fasteners or
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anchoring systems not discussed in this installation guide. Installation should be done by a
licensed roofing contractor.
IMPORTANT:
Do not cut through any rafters or structural members while cutting the fan hole. Only
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cut out the roof decking.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operation instructions must be read.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings should be followed.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All installation and operating instructions should be followed.
5. WATER - The QuietCool system should not be used near water.
6. HEAT - The QuietCool system should be situated away from heat sources.
7. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Only qualified service personnel should service the QuietCool system.
The user should not attempt to service the product.
8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -
+ Do not install the fan in wet or windy conditions
+ Tie-off both yourself and your equipment when working on steep pitched roofs to avoid falls
+ Wear safety glasses and protective gloves when using power tools
+ Always wear slip-resistant shoes when working on the roof
+ Do not cut through any rafters or structural members of the roof during installation
TOOLS/MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
+ Cordless Drill with Nut Driver
+ Roofing Nails
+ Reciprocating Saw
+ Measuring Tape
+ Weatherproof Roofing Grade Sealant
CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION
Choose a location to install your QuietCool roof mounted fan that allows for balanced airflow throughout the attic
space. We always recommend the fan to be installed centrally located on the roof three feet below the ridge line.
This will allow you to access the fan very easily. Your roof mount fan should not be installed any closer than within 5
feet to an existing passive vent, ridge vent, or additional fan unit.
ROOF PITCH REQUIREMENTS (MAX ROOF PITCH 8:12)
AFRs installed with the primary or optional secondary flashing: roofs with 3:12 to 8:12 roof pitch
AFRs installed with the optional curb flashing: roofs with less than 3:12 roof pitch
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
+ Secondary Flashing for tile or cement roofs (part number FLA-SEC-3743)
+ Curb Flashing for flat roofs (part number FLA-CRB-2222)
IMPORTANT:
Installing the AFR without the use of a QuietCool flashing, using an improper flashing
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based on the guidelines above, or installing the AFR on roofs with a pitch greater than 8:12 will void
the warranty of the unit and may compromise the integrity of your roof. Only install the AFR using
QuietCool flashings appropriate to the roof in which you are installing the AFR on.
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+ Roofing Knife
+ Ladder Marker or Carpenter Pencil
+ Optional secondary flashing for tile/cement roofs
+ Optional curb flashing for flat roofs
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