QuietCool AFG ES-1500 User manual

Installation Manual
To ensure proper installation, read carefully the entire manual
prior to installing the fan
Model
AFG ES-1500
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ATTIC FAN - Gable
(Power Attic Ventilator)
“The natural choice for energy savings”

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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY
TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If
you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or
telephone number listed in the warranty.
2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power at service panel
and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning
device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a d
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
.
4. air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of
gases through the (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to
prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer's
guidelines and safety standards such as those published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American
Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
5. The wiring must be permanent. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION
CORD! Use 14 GA. MINIMUM copper wire. Although the Powered
Attic Ventilator may be wired directly to power, we advise that
some type of shut switch be installed in the line. Please see the
section on electrical wiring for suggested wiring diagrams and
instructions.
6. This unit must be grounded.
2. Fan may equipped with a thermostat which may start fan
automatically. To reduce risk of injury or electric shock while
servicing and cleaning unit, switch power at service panel and
lock service panel to prevent power from being switched on
accidentally.
3. QC Manufacturing, Inc. recommends two-three square feet of
open air inlet per fan.
Vents for attic side wall installations should
be added or installed at opposite end.
4. This ventilator is intended for Gable installation.
Screwdriver (Phillips)
Tape Measure
Pencil
Electrical Supplies(to comply with codes)
TOOLS & MATERIALS REQUIRED
PREPARE THE VENTILATOR
1. :
x
4 - angle brackets
12- sheet metal screws
2. Fasten the four (4) angle mounting brackets to the housing
using the twelve (12) sheet metal screws provided.
1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous
or explosive materials or vapors.
CAUTION
ATTIC FAN - Gable (Power Attic Ventilator)
WIRE THE VENTILATOR
1. Removethe Junction box cover plate. Bring the power
cable at least 6” into the Junction box. Fasten to box
with appropriate connector.
2. For standard installation, connect the two leads from the ther-
mostat wiring box to the two power leads (black). Attach ground wire
from the power cable to the green screw in the box. If using
located in another location then connect the two power leads (black)
to each other with wirenut and screw cover back on box.
TO
MOTOR
GROUND TO
SWITCH
BOX
WHITE
BLACK
THERMOSTAT
WHITE
MASTER
ON-OFF SWITCH
120 VOLTS
LINE IN
MOTOR
VENTILATOR
WIRING BOX
MASTER
ON-OFF
SWITCH
BLK
GRD
WHT
BLACK
BLK
GRD
WHT
BLACK
GROUND TO
SWITCH BOX
WHITE

ATTIC FAN - Gable
(Power Attic Ventilator)
INSTALL THE VENTILATOR
1. The ventilator is designed to mount behind existing louvers.
Find the type of louver you have in the examples below. If no
louver exists, one must be installed. Louver should be mounted
in the center of the upper portion of the gable as high as pos-
sible. For maximum the area of the louver should
be greater than the outlet area of the ventilator.
There is some loss in fan output because the louver blocks
some of the air Metal louvers have more open area than
wood louvers and usually allow more air
When installing the ventilator behind louvers, you should seal
any louver area not covered by the ventilator housing band
to prevent air leakage and recirculation. We suggest you
mount the ventilator on a piece of plywood for best sealing.
Allow at least two square feet of air intake area for each fan.
CAUTION! When installing louvers or shutters, do not
remove any existing structural members without pro-
viding alternate support members.
The ventilator can be mounted to a rectangular type
louver by fastening through the mounting brackets to the frame
of the louver.
On a wide louver the brackets can be fastened to the
backside of two boards of the appropriate length and these
boards can then be fastened to the frame.
With a narrow louver mounted between studs on 16” centers,
two of the brackets can be mounted to the backside of
boards and the boards and other brackets nailed to the studs.
The ventilator can also be mounted in an odd shaped
louver.
On large triangular louvers, mount to the frame or nail boards
to the frame to provide a mounting surface for the ventilator.
For the most installation, enclose the louver area
not covered by the fan, with plywood or similar material.
Louvers that are smaller than the ventilator outlet will restrict
air delivery. When this condition exists, a chamber should be
built to properly direct the air through the louvers. A typical
example of the suggested construction is shown.
An automatic shutter, may also be installed to
provide the necessary outlet for the fan.