DIVERSIFIED Large Vent 44x12 User manual

Owners'Manual
Rev$6/20
Vent System

1.$$$Limited$Warranty
All'products'are'warranted'to'be'free'from'defects'in'material'and'workmanship'for'
a'period'of'one'year'from'the'date'of'purchase'if'installed'and'used'in'strict'accordance'
with'the'installation'instructions.''Liability'is'limited'to'the'sale'price'of'any'products'
proved'to'be'defective'or,'at'manufacturer’s'option,'to'the'replacement'of'such'products'
upon'their'return.''No'products'are'to'be'returned'to'the'manufacturer,'until'there'is'an'
inspection'and'a'return-goods'authorization.
All'complaints'should'be'directed'first'to'the'authorized'distributor'who'sold'the'
product.''If'satisfaction'is'not'obtained'or'the'name'of'the'distributor'is'not'known,''write'
the'manufacturer'that'appears'below.
This'limited'warranty'is'expressly'in'lieu'of'any'and'all'representations'and'
warranties'expressed'or'implied,'including'any'implied'warranty'of'merchantability'or'
fitness'for'a'particular'purpose.''The'remedy'set'forth'in'this'limited'warranty'shall'be'the'
exclusive'remedy'available'to'any'person.''No'person'has'authority'to'bind'the'
manufacturer'to'any'representation'or'warranty'other'than'this'limited'warranty.''The'
manufacturer'shall'not'be'liable'for'any'consequential'damages'resulting'from'the'use'of'
our'products'or'caused'by'any'defect,'failure'or'malfunction'of'our'products.''
(Some'areas'do'not'allow'the'exclusion'or'limitation'of'incidental'or'consequential'
damages,'so'the'above'limitation'or'exclusion'may'not'apply'to'you.)
This'warranty'gives'you'specific'legal'rights'and'you'may'also'have'other'rights'
that'vary'from'area'to'area.
Warrantor:
Diversified$
556'Industrial'Way
West'Eatontown,'NJ'07724'
Tel'732-363-2333'

2.$$Frame$opening$specifications
Our$Vents$are$available$in$two$sizes:$(44$x$12)$and$(44$x$6)
Large$Vent$(44”'x'12”)
Note:'framed'opening'can'be'smaller'than'listed'dimensions,'but'not'larger'than.
Small$Vent$(44”'x'6”)
Note:'framed'opening'can'be'smaller'than'listed'dimensions,'but'not'larger'than.
12”
44”
44”
6”

3. Install$Picture$Frame$Seal
(Only$for$Vents$without pre-attached$“P”$Seals.$$Skip$to$Step$5
for$Vents$with$pre-attached$“P”$Seals)
Using'standard'flat'head'roofing'
nails'(not$provided)'install'the'
seal'around'the'vent'window'
opening'as'shown.''Install'a'nail'
every'6'inches around'the'
perimeter'of'the'seal.''If'installing'
a'high'quantity'of'Vents'it'is'
recommended'to'use'a'nail'gun'to'
quickly'complete'this'task'.
20$Nails$per$Seal
4.$$$$Hang$Vent$Door
Place'the'Vent'Door'along'the'lower'edge'of'the'bottom'seal'as'shown.''The'
lower'edge'of'the'seal'should'be'contacting'both'hinges.''Ensure'the'Vent'door'is'
centered'on'the'window'opening'and'install'(8)'Stainless'Steel'Hinge'screws.
Lower'Edge'of'Seal

4a.$$$Check$Seal$for$proper$installation
With'the'Vent'in'the'closed'position'ensure'both'sides'of'the'seal'are'
compressed'onto'each'other'and'appear'on'the'sides'of'the'Vent'as'
illustrated'in'picture$#1.''
Picture$#2 shows'the'seal'incorrectly installed.'Re-position'the'seal'so'that'
when'the'Vent'closes'it'compresses'the'seal'as'displayed'in'picture'#1.''
This'will'ensure'an'air-tight'seal'to'the'wall.'
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5.$$$Install$Top$seal$along$Top$Edge$of$opening
Using'standard'flat'head'roofing'
nails'(not$provided)'install'the'Top'
”P”'seal'along'the'top'of'the'vent'
window'opening.''Install'a'nail'
every'6'inches.''(The'Top'“P”'seal'
will'be'provided'separately)
The'Following'two'Steps'are'for'Vents'with'Pre-attached'“P”'Seals
Hold'the'Vent'in'position'where'the'
vertical'side$Seals$on'both'sides'of'
the'Vent'touch'the'bottom'of'the'
Top' “P ” 'S eal' at 'b ot h'e nds.
While'in'this'position'install'4'each'
Stainless'Steel'Screws'(provided)'
into'the'two'Hinges.''It'is'critical'
that'the'Top'seal'and'side'seals'
meet'to'provide'a'proper'seal'when'
the'Vent'is'closed'and'the'seals'
compress'together.
5a.$$$Secure$Vent$to$Wall
Top'Seal
Side'Seal
Ensure'the'white'Hinge$Spacer$is'in'
place'while'installing'the'screws'
through'each'Hinge.''
Hinge'Spacer

6.$$$Install$Air$Baffles
6a Install'(2)'each'Air'Baffles'to'the'outside'of'the'Vent'Door'using'the'pre-drilled'
holes'as'shown.''(Pic'1)
6b With'both'Baffles'installed,'lift'the'Vent'Door'with'your'hand'to'the'closed'
position'and'ensure'the'baffles'clear'the'frame'of'the'window'so'the'Vent'may'close'
all'the'way.''(Pic'2)'''Make'necessary'adjustments'to'the'Baffle'position'by'loosening'
the'screws'and'sliding'in'or'out'with'the'screw'slots.
Pic$#3$shows'an'Air'Baffle'installed'on'a'Vent'with'pre-attached'“P”'Seals
Note:$The$Air$Baffles$should$be$positioned$as$far$out$as$possible$to$ensure$air$does$
not$escape$through$the$sides$of$the$Vent$when$they$are$partially$opened.
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*'If'installing'on'frame'openings'smaller than'specified'in'Step'2,'it'may'be'
necessary'to'trim'the'Air'Baffles'to'meet'your'specific'requirements.
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7.$$$Install$Airflow$Extender$
Install'the'Airflow'Extender'as'shown'using'4'each'self'tapping'SS'screws'(provided).
4'each'SS'Screws
Airflow'Extender

8.$$$Options$for$Operating$Vents
8a$$Cable$System$$
Install'a'standard'small cable'pulley'
(not'provided)'just'above'the'top'seal.'
String'cord'through'the'Vent'door'to'
the'pulley'as'shown'and'then'tie'into'
your'cable'operating'system.
Our'Vent'System'provides'3optional'operating'drive'systems:'Standard$
cable$(8a),'Torque$Tube$Drive$(8b,c),'or'by'Rack$and$Pinion$(8d).
8b$$Torque$Tube$Drive$System$$$
See'step'8c'for'Torque'Tube'installation.''With'Torque'Tube'installed,'drill'a'3/8”'hole'
through'the'Tube.'Wrap'cord'as'shown'around'the'backside of'the'Tube'with'a'minimum$
of$8$wraps.''Then'string'cord'through'the'holes'and'secure'with'a'cord'lock.
Option: You'may'avoid'drilling'a'hole'through'the'Tube'by'installing'with'a'screw'as'
shown'in'Pic'#2.
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8c.$$$Torque$Tube$Installation$$(Optional)
Our'Torque'Tube'is'available'in'20’'lengths'with'swaged'ends'to'provide'any'required'
length.''Install'one'each'Bushing'Bracket'with'each'Vent.''The'Brackets'must'be'placed'at'
a'framed'area'to'ensure'the'attaching'screws'go'into'the'frame'structure.''Run'the'Tube'
through'the'Brackets'as'shown.'We'recommend'a'maximum of'15'Ft'of'Torque'Tube'
between'Brackets.
Torque'Tube'Brackets'must'be'a'minimum$of$4$inches$above$the$top$of$the$window$
frame to'ensure'clearance'of'the'Vent'door'when'opening.
Torque$Tubes$may$also$be$installed$along$the$ceiling if$sidewall$height$is$limited.
Bushing'Bracket Minimum
4'inches
Note:$$By$adding$a$second$Torque$Tube$you$can$then$Automate$the$
Brooding$Zone$Vents$to$operate$independently.$$This$will$require$an$
additional$Drive,$but$gives$you$the$option$to$operate$any$selected$Vents$$
automatically$and$eliminates$having$to$manually$lock$them$closed$at$
Brooding$times.

8d.$$$Rack$and$Pinion$Installation$$(Optional)
Our'Torque'Tube'is'available'in'20’'
lengths'with'swaged'ends'to'provide'
any'required'length.''Install'one'each'
Torque'Tube'Hanger'with'each'Vent.''
The'Hangers'must'be'placed'at'a'
framed'area'to'ensure'the'attaching'
screws'go'into'the'frame'structure.''
Run'the'Tube'through'the'Hangers'as'
shown.''We'recommend'a'maximum
of'15'Ft'of'Torque'Tube'between'
Hangers.
Our'Rack'and'Pinion'system'provides'both Positive$Open$and'Positive$Close$
force'to'the'Vent.''This'is'very'beneficial'in'climates'that'may'be'susceptible'to'
icing$or$sticking$seals.
Torque'Tube'Hangers'must'be'positioned
5'inches'below'the'bottom'of'the'Vent. 5$inches
Hanger

8d.$$$Rack$and$Pinion$Installation$$(Optional)
Slide'one'Pinion'per'Vent'over'the'Torque'
Tube.''Insert'the'Rack'into'the'Pinion'and'
secure'with'bolt'and'nut'to'the'Vent'
attaching'bracket'as'shown.
With'the'Vent'fully'open,'mark'the'position'
of'the'pinion'on'to'the'Torque'Tube.'
Next,'lift'the'Vent'to'the'fully'closed'
position.''While'ensuring'the'Pinion'is'the'
correct'position'by'referencing'your'mark,'
tighten'the'Pinion'down'to'the'Torque'Tube'
by'turning'2'each'Set'Screws.''A'4mm'Allen'
Wrench'will'be'required.
Reference'Step$8$for'final'system'setup'and'
switch'positions'for'the'di'Drive'unit.
Install'one'each'Rack'Bracket'to'the'Vent'
door'as'shown'here'with'4'screws.''Remove'
and'discard'the'outer'cord'grommet.''Place'
the'bracket'directly'over'the'cord'hole'and'
level'with'the'top'of'the'Vent.''It'is'very'
important'to'place'the'bracket'correctly'as'
shown.''Do'Not'over'tighten'the'screws.

9.$$$Dura$Drive$(Torque$Tube$Option)
Connect'the'end'of'the'Torque'Tube'to'the'
di'Drive'shaft'by'installing'a'3/8”'Bolt''(2”'
length,'grade'8)'through'the'Tube'and'
then'secure'with'nut/washer.
Only'Drives'sold'by'Diversified'are'to'be'used'with'the'our'Vent'Torque'
Tube'System.''Correct$speeds$and$safety$systems are'provided'with'the'
Dura'Drives.''Contact'your'salesman'for'ordering'the'correct'Drive'
model'for'your'system.'
10.$$$$System$Setup
After'completion'of'your'Vent'system'installation,'ensure$all$the$Vents$are$
manually$closed$tight$by$adjusting$the$cord$or Rack$and$Pinion$at$each$
individual$Vent.$$With'all'the'Vents'in'the'closed'tight'position,'set$your$Close$
limit$switch on'the'Drive.
Now'operate'the'Drive'to'the'required'Open'position'and'set$the$Open$limit$
switch of'the'Drive'unit.''It$is$very$important$to$not alter$the$Close$switch$
setting$while$setting$the$Open$switch$position.''Test'the'Close'position'again'
and'make'individual'Vent'adjustments'as'needed.