Retrotec 1000 User manual

User Friendly
Fully automated software.
Calibrated Fan
Will not shatter or break.
10-year warranty.
Smooth Power
Linearized control. More
power and less heat.
Digital Gauge
Reprogramable to simplify
operation, and perform
specialized functions.
Model 1000
Blower Door
SP100 1 of 4 rev-2011-09-16

The Retrotec DM-2 displays every possible result with manual and fully automatic (or computerized) fan speed control,
yet can be simplied to show only what you need. Many features are *exclusive to Retrotec.
Details Screen
CFM50 calculation
eliminates the need
for an exact
test pressure.
Air Changes shown
directly on the
gauge.*
Normalized leakage
area (m³/h/m²),
required in Europe,
and (cfm/sq ft)
in USA.
Display custom
units. e.g. specic
to WA State.*
Update Online
to download the
latest features.*
“Set Speed”
and adjust with
intuitive up/down
arrow keys.
Custom “Setup”
simplies operation.
Remove unused
options.*
Digital Gauge
Umbilical helps
with tubing
organization.
Rechargeable
NiMH batteries
save $200/year.
Tapered connectors
best seal & easy release.
High contrast
backlight, visible
in the dark.
Frame Mount
Crossbar or clamp
mount available.
DM-2 Digital Gauge
Weight 14oz/397g
Size 8.75 x 4.25 x 3 in
22.2 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm
Power AC adapter
4 NiMH AA
rechargeable batteries
Easy to read
across the room.
“Set Pressure”
control to any
pressure.*
System settings
saved on shutdown.
No need to adjust
every time.*
Mode: Units Available
Pressure: Pascals, in WC, PSF (lb/ft²) PBR 53.5 Pa
Flow: cfm, l/s, m³/s, m³/h Flow 253.5 cfm
Flow per area: cfm/ft², l/s/m², cfm/100ft², m³/h/m², cfm/1000ft² 0.25
Leakage Area: EqLA (Canadian) and/or EfLA (US): cm², in², ft² EqLA 12.8
EqLA and EfLA per area: in²/100ft², cm²/m², in²/in² 1.15
Air changes per hour according to volume entered: /hr 2.7
Hole Flow: cfm, l/s, m³/s, m³/h 103.7 cfm
Flow/
Area
/hAir
Chg
in²/100ft²
@10.0Pa
Hole
Flow
ft²
@10.0Pa
EqLA/
Area
cfm/100ft²
@75.0Pa
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% Speed
Pa
Model 1000 Fan
Dimensions 22 in. inlet diameter, 9.75 in. long, 25 in. height
Weight 32.8 lb (34 lb with A & B Range Rings)
Flow Accuracy +/- 3%
Power 120V, 9A or 240V, 5A
Typical noise and notches
create heat & power loss.
Retrotec control is smooth.*
Smooth Power
Smooth Control
Pressure and speed
increase smoothly. Typically,
controls accelerate in an
uneven fashion creating
surges and gaps.
Link multiple fans for
large building tests.
Fully automatic
FanTestic software.
Control directly
from the gauge.
Control from up
to 100’ away.
Control options:
Tough Fan Shell
Strong motor
mount holes will
not tear out.
Stiffer fan shell.
Step prevents
blade tip losses.
Solid double riveted
shell with gussets.
Dual connections
for multiple fans.*
Status light
indicates good
gauge connection.*
Control speed
at the fan.*
Power light
indicates power
to fan.*
On/Off switch
restores speed to
previous setting.*
*exclusive
Maximum Flow
reduce values by 15% for 50Hz
Minimum Flow (option)
Free Air
50 Pa
75Pa
6,300
5,600
5,300
5
2,973
2,643
2,501
2
10,700
9,514
9,005
8
1000 Fan specs Flow into: CFM litres/s m³/h
smooth
typical
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CFM 10 100 1,000 10,000
m3/hr 17 170 1,700 17,000
Open
A
C8
C6
C4
C2
B
Options for Model 1000
Frame extender kit
to 48” wide by 105” high
(requires large cloth). # AL215
Hard Sided Fan Case
works as equipment stand.
# FN211
Includes:
1. 1000 Fan Top, 2. Model 1000 calibrated fan, 3. Fan
Cover, 4. Fan Blade, 5. Range Plate A, 6. Range Plate B
7. Range Plate C, 8. Plug set, 9. 25 ft power cord,
10. Color coded tubing kit with Static Pressure Probe,
11. DM-2 digital gauge with NiMH rechargeable
batteries (charge in the gauge), 12. 6.5 ft umbilical,
13. USB cable, 14. Laptop-style gauge case,
15. Aluminum frame, 16. Single fan cloth, 17. Gun-style
case, 18. DoorFan QuickGuide, 19. DM-2 QuickGuide.
System Components
Double fan cloth.
# AL204
Upper Cross-bar
# AL112
Pressure Pans to
locate leakiest ducts.
# PT102 (large), # PT101 (small)
Wide span between the minimum/maximum ow, and seven included ranges, allow the leakiest and tightest buildings to be
tested. Calibration meets ASTM E779-10, EN 13829, CGSB 149.10, ATTMA TS-1, NFPA 2001. Flow is reduced by 15% for 50Hz.
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QuickGuide
The DM-2 has two independent differential-pressure
sensors (Channel A and B) and an automatic controller that
will control all Retrotec fans.
Channel A always displays the pressure difference between
the blue “Input A(+)” and the red “Ref A(-)”. “PrA” on the
screen refers to Pressure on channel A.
Channel B similarly measures pressure between “Input
B(+)” and “Ref B(-)”. This pressure is converted to ow or
other units when a Device and Mode is selected. See Page 4
to change the enabled Devices and Modes.
The DM-2 contains:
1―DM-2 Gauge
4 ― AA NiMH rechargeable Batteries
1 ― AC power adapter
1 ― Laptop-style case
1 ― Computer interface cable (mini-USB to USB)
1 ― Color coded set of tubes and connectors
1 ― Ethernet cable to connect to Device
● 4 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries are supplied.
● Install by removing the lower compartment cover on
the back of the DM-2.
● Fully charge the batteries on rst use, but avoid
prolonged charging.
● Press [On/Off] and the Retrotec screen shown
below appears.
Note: The DM-2 will not start charging unless it is
turned On.
● The batteries are fully charged when the indicator is
solid black.
● Non-rechargeable batteries can be used. To protect
the DM-2 from damage, press [Setup], scroll to
“Battery Type” and select “Rechargeable” or
“Not Rechargeable”. Press [Exit] to save selection.
Note: If “Not Rechargeable” is selected, no recharging
will occur.
Warning: Non rechargeable batteries may explode
if charged. Only charge rechargeable NiMH batteries.
Follow steps 1-15 to learn the basic gauge functions.
DM-2 mark II Digital Gauge
For the latest Retrotec documentation, visit us at: http://www.retrotec.com
Step 1: Batteries
QG100 rev-2011-04-04
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QuickGuide
Door Fan (Blower Door)
Step 1: Prepare the building
□Close outside doors and windows.
□Open all interior doors leading to conditioned spaces.
□Turn gas, hot water, to Pilot.
□Fireplaces and stoves must be cold with doors
closed (cover ashes).
□Shut off HVAC, combustion appliances, exhaust fans,
dryers, A/C and furnaces.
See: Manual-Residential Pressure & Air LeakageTesting for
additional information.
□Set up the door panel.
See: DoorPanel-Cloth or DoorPanel-Modular QuickGuide
□Connect the yellow tube between yellow ports
marked “Ref B” on fan and DM-2. If the fan has a
green port (“Input B”), connect the green tube.
□ Connect the Speed Control Cable from fan to gauge.
Do not connect to the Internet.
□Pass long red tube through the Door Panel and toss
theend at least 5 feet away from the fan’s airstream.
Remove or cover
ashes.
Turn gas valve
to Pilot.
Close all windows
and outside doors. Place gauge case near fan, or attach gauge to Door Panel.
QG300 rev-2011-12-30
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Note: Water in the tube will result in erroneous readings.
□Install the fan blowing outdoors. Cover fan.
□Connect the fan power plug to a wall outlet.
Model 1000
Device=”Retrotec1000”
Model 200
Device=“RetrotecDU200”
Model Q46, Q56
(Device= “Retrotec 2000”
Model Q4E, Q5E, QMG
(Device= “Retrotec3000SR)
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Step 2: Install the system
Every system comes with
detailed QuickGuides
18. QG300
3. FN130
4. FN231
15. AL110
16. AL203
17. AL103
5. FN214
6. FN217
7. FN218
8. FN219
14. DM214
13. DM212
11. DM221 12. DM235
2. FN150
1. FN140
9. PT103
10. TU119
19. QG100
(Flow at 50 Pascals)