Solatube WHF 1500 User manual

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Whole House Fan
WHF 1500, GF 1500, WHF 3000
Installaon Instrucons
Required Tools:
Keyhole Saw
Screw Gun with 1/4 in Nut Driver (Hex Head)
Tape Measure
Ulity Knife
Screwdriver with Phillips Head
Pencil
Required Safety Equipment
1
2
4
3
Parts List * Quanty
1 Fan Assembly w/ Set Screw (WHF 3000 Shown) (1)
2Insulated Ducng (1)
3Damper Box (1)
4Fan Grill (1)
5HushMountTM Assembly (1)
6
Fastener Kit
a. Screw #8 X 1.5 in (38 mm) Hex Head Drill Tip (12)
b. Screw #8 X 5/8 in (16 mm) Hex Head Drill Tip (14)
c. Washer (2)
7Remote Control with receiver (Not Shown) (1)
8Nylon Strapping (Sold Separately) (Not Shown)
9Foil Tape (Sold Separately) (Not Shown)
6a
6b
6c
5

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Whole House Fan
WHF 4500, WHF 6000
Installaon Instrucons
Parts List * Quanty
1 Fan Assembly w/ Set Screw (WHF 6000 Shown) (2)
2Insulated Ducng (2)
3Damper Box (2)
4Fan Grill (1)
5HushMountTM Assembly (2)
6
Fastener Kit
a. Screw #8 X 1.5 in (38 mm) Hex Head Drill Tip (24)
b. Screw #8 X 5/8 in (16 mm) Hex Head Drill Tip (28)
c. Washer (4)
7Remote Control with Receiver (Not Shown) (1)
8Nylon Strapping (Sold Separately) (Not Shown)
9Foil Tape (Sold Separately) (Not Shown)
2
1
6a
6b
6c
4
3
5
Required Tools:
Keyhole Saw
Screw Gun with 1/4 in Nut Driver (Hex Head)
Tape Measure
Ulity Knife
Screwdriver with Phillips Head
Pencil
Required Safety Equipment

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WARNING
Whole House Fan Installaon Tips
These instrucons are a step-by-step guide for the installaon of Solatube Whole House Fan venlaon products in the following condions.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Use This Fan With Any Solid-State Speed Control Device. Electrical Connecons Should Only be
Performed By A Licensed Electrician.
To Reduce The Risk Of Fire, Electric Shock, Or Injury To Persons, Observe The Following:
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have quesons, please contact your Solatube Internaonal representave.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power o at service panel and lock the service disconnecng means to prevent power from being switched
on accidentally. When the service disconnecng means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service
panel.
Cauon
For General Venlaon Use Only. Do Not Use To Exhaust Hazardous or Explosive Materials and Vapors.
Installaon work and electrical wiring must be done by qualied persons (s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including re
rated construcon.
Sucient air is needed for proper combuson and exhausng of gases through the ue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back
draing. Follow the heang equipment manufacturer’s guidelines and safety standards such as those published by the Naonal Fire Protecons
Associaon (NFPA), and the American Society for Heang, Refrigeraon and Air Condioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and local code authories.
When cung or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden ulies.
If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the applicaon and be connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter) - Protecon branch circuit.
Do not proceed with the installaon unl you have read the enre instrucons, including these warnings. (Use of
materials or methods not authorized by Solatube Internaonal will result in an invalid warranty.)
Solatube Internaonal, Inc. (seller) assumes no responsibility or obligaon whatsoever for the failure of an architect, contractor, installer, or building owner
to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, electrical codes, energy codes, re and safety codes and requirements, roof warranes and
adequate safety precauons. Installaon of this product should be aempted only by individuals skilled in the use of the tools and equipment necessary for
installaon. Protect yourself and all persons and property during installaon. If you have any doubt concerning your competence or experse, consult a qualied
expert before proceeding. Deviaon from these instrucons in any manner, including applicaon and mounng, will result in a voided warranty.
Install at your own risk!
Solatube product installaons may be dangerous and include the potenal for death, personal injury and property damage. The hazardous condions
include but are not limited to the following:
Solatube Daylighng Systems, Solar Star products, and Whole House Fan venlaon systems may have sharp edges. Always wear leather or
canvas gloves while handling and installing products.
Solatube product installaons require climbing and working at dangerous heights, including on ladders, scaolding, roofs and in ac spaces. Risk of
death, personal injury and property damage may result from a fall, or from falling objects. Use extreme cauon to minimize risk of accidental injury,
including, but not limited to the following procedures:
Clear area below your work space of all people, animals and other items.
Avoid working on surfaces that are slippery or wet.
Use foot-wear with excellent tracon.
Use only strong, well supported ladders.
Work only in calm dry weather.
When in the ac, ensure that your weight is supported at all mes with structurally sound framing; drywall material is not designed to carry
a person’s weight.
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury, basic safety precauons should always be followed when using electric tools, including
always wearing safety goggles or other suitable eye protecon, and ensuring work area is clear of all electrical wires, gas pipes, water pipes, and other
obstacles.
When working in the ac or other dusty areas, use of a mask or respirator is recommended to avoid lung irritaon. Ac spaces may be dark, conned,
and subject to extreme temperatures. Beware of sharp protruding objects. Do not aempt installaon without having someone within range of your
voice or close enough to come to your aid if necessary.
Solatube products are not designed to withstand the weight of a person, tools or other objects. Walking or placing objects on the system could cause
personal injury and property damage. If the product is damaged, the structural capacity may be weakened; therefore the system should be repaired
immediately. For safe installaon and use, do not deviate from these installaon instrucons.

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Align corner and side of
template with holes made
in step 1
3
Trace Template
Locate Desired Placement of the Whole House Fan
NOTE: The ac must be large enough to accommodate the Whole House Fan in the chosen locaon. There must be a minimum
vercal clearance of 30” from top of ceiling joist to roof raer. Also, the ac must have accessible power close enough to be able to plug
in the fan or hard wire to exisng electrical.
NOTE: Please ensure that there is adequate net free venlaon for the Solatube Whole House Fan. You will need one (1) square foo t of net free vent area
for every 750 CFM of fan capacity.
Overview
1
Create a Template
Place the Damper Box on the cardboard box and trace the outside
edge onto the box. Next cut the template using a razor knife.
Trace Template onto Ceiling
Align the corner edge of template with one hole and the side with
the second hole to ensure the opening will be aligned with the
joist. Next trace the template to the Ceiling.
a
b
a
b
Ceiling
Keyhole Saw
Mark Ceiling Locaons for Damper Box Between Joists
In the ac, use a keyhole saw to make two holes in the drywall against the edge of the joist. This will work as a guide for the template used in the
next step. Ensure that one of the holes is used as the corner alignment and ensure the grill will be in the desired locaon on the ceiling.
Ceiling Joist
Do not include
horizontal tabs.
Inside Ac
WARNING
.

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Alternate Continued
Assemble Damper Boxes
Alternate Instructions for WHF 4500 and WHF 6000
a
c
d
b
Connect Damper Boxes with tabs on back
wall of each Damper Box. Carefully hook
each tab to secure.
Secure Damper Boxes together
with one (1) 5/8 in. Hex Head
Ensure screw is placed
high in the Damper Box
to allow damper doors
to open properly
Remove panels for WHF 4500 and WHF 6000 only
c
Tape Connected Damper Boxes
Create a Template
Place the Damper Boxes on the cardboard box and trace the outside
edge onto the box. Next cut the template using a razor knife.
Trace Template onto Ceiling
Follow the same process as
step 3 to trace larger opening.
Foil Tape

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a
Cut Ceiling Hole
Using a keyhole saw, cut along traced line
b
c
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Insert Materials into Ac
Place all remaining materials, except for the Damper Box and
Grill, into the ac through the cut opening or exisng access
door.
b
a
a
b
Insert Damper Box into Ceiling
Ensure all sides of the damper box are centered on the hole and
one side of the damper box is snug against the joist
Alternate Instructions for GF 1500
Cauon: When installing the WHF 1500G (Garage Installaon Only) ensure the re
damper doors are open and the fusible link is engaged for proper operaon of the re
dampers. Fire Dampers are required for all garage applicaons.

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Alternate Instructions for WHF 4500 and WHF 6000 Insert Damper Boxes into Ceiling
Ensure all sides of the damper boxes are centered on the hole and one side of the damper
box is snug against the joist
Secure the Damper Box to the joist using four
evenly spaced 1.5 in Hex Head Drill Tip screws
7Fasten Damper Box to Joist
8a Insert Grill Frame for WHF 4500 or WHF 6000
Secure the Damper Box to the joist using three
evenly spaced 1.5 in Hex Head Drill Tip screws
Slide Grill Frame into Damper Box
8Insert Grill Frame
Slide Grill Frame into Damper Box
Fasten Grill Frame to Damper Box for WHF 1500
and WHF 3000
Press Grill Frame against the ceiling. While rmly grasping the
Damper Box and Grill Frame together, fasten to Damper box using
two (2) 5/8 in Hex Head Drill Tip screws on each side of Grill Frame
(four (4) total)
9
Ensure Damper
Box and frame
are pulled ghtly
together to prevent
vibraon.

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9a
NOTE: Install screws high enough on Grill Frame to ensure they will not interfere with the Fan Grill installaon.
a
b
Fasten Grill Frame to Damper Box for WHF 4500 and WHF 6000
Press Grill Frame against the ceiling. While rmly grasping the Damper
Box and Grill Frame together, fasten to Damper box using four (4) 5/8 in
Hex Head Drill Tip screws on each side of Grille Frame (eight (8) total).
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10 Install Intake Grate
Slide Intake Grate into frame and snap into place.
12
a
b
Place Ducng onto Damper Box
Ensure the duct air ow arrow is pointed towards the fan.
Fasten Ducng to Damper Box
Slide ducng collar over Damper Box and secure with three 5/8 in
Hex Head Drill Tip screws evenly spaced around the circumfer-
ence of the collar.
The remaining steps are performed in the ac.

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Install HushMount Assembly
Determine the best locaon to install the HushMount Assembly on the ac oor.
NOTE: Choose a locaon that will ensure no restricons in the ducng.
13
Adjust HushMount and Fasten Together
16
Direct aachment to ceiling joist
abc
Corner aachment to ceiling joist and
plywood ooring Flat aachment to plywood ooring
If Necessary Bend Leg(s)
Bend legs with pliers for proper aachment
14
Fasten HushMount to Ceiling Joist or Plywood Flooring
with three (3) 1.5 in. Hex Head Screws
15
a
b
c
Pliers
Adjust HushMount to appropriate height
with spring clip
Once opmal height is located fasten
HushMount Assembly with one 5/8 in
Hex Head Drill Tip Screw

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Place Fan Assembly onto HushMount Assembly
Posion Fan to opmal locaon / direcon and fasten Fan
Assembly to HushMount using Set Screw
19 Fasten Ducng to Fan
Slide ducng over the fan and secure with three 5/8 in Hex Head Drill Tip Screws evenly around the circumference of the collar.
Install Strapping
Use a custom length of strapping material to install a center strap
on the ducng to keep the ducng in an opmum curve and
maximizing air ow. Fasten each side of strapping with 1.5 in.
Hex Head Drill Tip Screws and Washers.
20
Install Receiver
Plug Receiver into power outlet.
NOTE: If no power outlet is available, consult with a qualied
licensed electrician to install an appropriate power outlet for the
Whole House Fan.
21
Receiver
HushMount Assembly
Set Screw

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22
23
Plug Fan into Receiver
You can now enjoy the benets of the Solatube Whole House Fan and enjoy the fresh cool breeze.
Please refer to the Whole House Fan Operang Instrucons (Part Number 930010) for operaon of your new Solatube Whole House
Fan.

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