Tamarack Technologies GHOST GH-08 User manual

WHOLE hoUSE VENTILATOR
PRODUCT ANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE
One (1) GHOST
One (1) White etal Grille w/(6) Screws
One (1) Hand Held Remote Transmitter
One (1) Remote Receiver w/ line cord & interconnect cable
The serial number is located on the shipping carton
and on a label affixed to an insulated door.
When you have unpacked your GHOST
carefully you will find the following:
GHOST
Unp cking your GHOST:
GH-08
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Point of Purchase
The Best Loc tion for your GHOST: The GHOST should be installed in your attic in a central location within
your home. Above a central hallway or at the top of a stairwell will provide the best airflow.
►ake sure that there aren’t any pipes, wires, rafters or air conditioning or heating ducts running through
the space where the GHOST will be installed. The GHOST can NOT be mounted vertically.
►ake sure that you have adequate exhaust area out of your attic. This can be accomplished with
a combination of roof, ridge or gable end vents. The GHOST requires a minimum of 9 square feet of attic exhaust area.
►
If your home has an engineered roofing system, care should be taken that the GHOST will fit within the truss layout.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Use this unit in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being
switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning
device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities.
Never place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
Do not use this fan over a tub or shower.
Do not use this fan over cooking appliances.
WARNING:
To Reduce The Risk of Fire or Electric Shock, Do Not Use This Fan With Any Solid-State Speed Control Device.
CAUTION: For Gener l Ventil tion Use Only. Do Not Use To Exh ust H z rdous Or Explosive M teri ls And V pors
CAUTION: This unit h s n ungu rded impeller. Do Not Use in Loc tions Redily Accessible to People or Anim ls.
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Inst ll tion
Tools nd supplies needed:
You will need the following items: two pieces of 2x stock to match
your existing framing, a saw to cut the hole in the ceiling, a ham-
mer or screw gun to attach the blocking to the existing joists, a
Phillips head screw driver to attach the grille, weather strip mate-
rial and low expansion spray foam sealant.
1. The fan housing will fit either 16” or 24” on center
framing. Cut two pieces of 2x stock (2 x 6 or 2 x 8 etc.)
of the same dimension as the existing joists. Add these
pieces of framing to form a box between the joists
(Figure 1).
TIP: When the GHOST is to be installed in a hallway or
other location with low ceilings, some homeowners find
that building a box out of 2 x 10s or similar material will
raise the GHOST to a position where the sound level
will be reduced but the efficiency of the fans will not
be diminished. This box should not exceed 24 inches
in height.
2. Cut a hole in the ceiling under where the GHOST will
be installed. The hole should be no larger than
14 1/2"
x 22 1/2".
This will allow for the grille to cover the ex-
posed edges. The suggested method for making the
proper sized hole in the ceiling is; cut a pilot hole under
where the fan will be installed (Figure 2). From above,
using a saw, cut along the inside edge of the framework
removing the ceiling panel and any strapping within the
framework.
Do not d m ge electric l wiring or
other hidden utilities.
3. Install a foam weather stripping or other flexible mate-
rial (not supplied) on the top of the joists and added fram-
ing. This will serve to seal between the housing and the
framing as well as dampen vibrations. Check the joint be-
tween the ceiling and the 2x stock. Some types of ceilings
are spaced away from the joists. Any gap between the
2x’s and the ceiling should be sealed prior to final instal-
lation. (Figure 3) Use a low expansion spray foam sealant
(not supplied).
4. Set the GHOST lower housing onto the framing. The
lower housing will fit into the box with the mounting
flanges overlapping the framing.
DO NO T DR AG
TH E GHOST INTO POSITION AS THIS MAY
SEVERLY DAMAGE IT
.
5. Set the GHOST upper housing at an angle on top of
the lower housing, orienting the upper housing so that
the fan motor connections are located in the same cor-
ner (Figure 4). Push the fan electrical connection into
the fan electrical feed. The connectors are ‘keyed’ so
they will only connect correctly (Figure 5).
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
Figure 5.

Electrical:
Voltage
Power
Air Flow
Operation
Insulation Value of
Closed Doors
Weights
Top Housing
Lower Housing
115 VAC 60Hz
(High Speed) 450 Watts
(Low Speed) 340 Watts
High Speed 3400 CF
Low Speed 1900 CF
30 second Door Cycle Time
(Open-Close)
odel:Ghost R-38
odel:Ghost/R50 R-50
Whole House Ventilator: 48 Lbs.
Shipping: 71 Lbs. (2 boxes)
26 1/4” L x 26” W x 14 1/8” H
25 7/8” L x 29 1/2” W
x 13 5/8” H
specificationS
GHOST-Optional wiring
for fan operation
(c ntr l n t included)
WARNINGS: State and local
electrical codes may require that
the GHOST be installed
by a licensed electrician.
Check with your local code
officials before installing.
The GHOST is not for use
with solid state controls.
Be sure to turn off power
before wiring the GHOST.
Figure 6.
Figure 7.
6. Rotate the upper housing until it lines up with the
lower housing. ake sure the edges of the two hous-
ings mate all the way around the GHOST (Figure 6)
and then pull the black attachment handles down over
their attachment posts (Figure 7).
7. If desired, secure the GHOST to the top of the joists.
8. Plug the connector from the GHOST into the Control
Box. Plug the Control Box into an unswitched,
grounded receptacle.
9. Install the ceiling grille (screws provided).
10. Check the unit for proper operation.
Oper ting your GHOST
Import nt - Be sure at least one window is open when the
fan is operating. The GHOST is controlled by the hand held
remote transmitter. The transmitter has two buttons; ON/OFF
and LO/HI. LO/HI controls the speed of the fan. See the
Wiring section of this manual for further details.
The line cord must
rem in plugged into
const nt HOT outlet.
Hardwiring the unit t c ntr ls using the YELLOW, BLACK and
BLUE wires will all w f r additi nal, manual perati n. Use f
c ntr ls will verride rem te c ntr l functi ns. Rec mmended
c ntr ls are SPST switches and/ r n n digital spring w und
timers. Use f ther c ntr ls will v id the warranty.

LIMITED WARRANTY If, within the period of three years from the date of purchase, the GHOST (the Product) is de-
fective or malfunctions in normal home use, Tamarack Technologies, Inc. will repair or replace the Product, at its discretion. Cus-
tomer is responsible for shipping charges.
NOTE: Some states codes re uire fans to be hardwired. HARDWIRING THE GHOST WILL NOT VOID WARRANTY PROVIDING THE
WIRING IS PERFOR ED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND LIMITATIONS -This Warranty is subject to the following conditions,
exclusions and limitations: THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PROBLE S RESULTING FRO INSTALLATION, OPER-
ATION OR AINTENANCE THAT HAS BEEN UNDERTAKEN OTHER THAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PROBLE S RESULTING FRO DEFECTS IN OR CAUSED BY ASSOCIATED
EQUIP ENT (FURNACES, SOLARIA, ETC.); FRO REPAIRS OR ODIFICATIONS ATTE PTED BY PERSONS OTHER
THAN TA ARACK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; FRO ABUSE, ACCIDENTAL OR SHIPPING DA AGE OR ACTS OF GOD. THIS
WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THE PRODUCT USED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIAL POSSES-
SIONS, AND CANADA. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, NO EXPRESS OR I PLIED WARRANTY IS GIVEN OR AUTHOR-
IZED BY TA ARACK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND ALL OTHER SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAI ED. ANY
WARRANTY OR ERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LI ITED TO THE WAR-
RANTY HEREUNDER. OREOVER, ANY LIABILITY OF TA ARACK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE PRODUCT SHALL
BE LI ITED TO THE REPLACE ENT VALUE OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL TA ARACK TECHNOLOGIES,
INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL DA AGES OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY OR CO ERCIAL DA -
AGES, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE CAUSE THEREOF, OCCURRING EITHER DURING OR AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LI ITATION ANY DA AGES TO ANY PART OF A BUILDING OR ITS CONTENTS. NOTE: SO E
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LI ITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DA AGES AND SO E
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LI ITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN I PLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LI ITATIONS
OR EXCLUSIONS AY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU AY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FRO STATE TO STATE. PROOF OF PURCHASE REQUIRED.
Troubleshooting
If the wireless remote fails to activate the fan try the following:
• The battery may need replacing. The transmitter uses a type CR2016
battery. Remove the back plate from the transmitter and remove the battery.
Following the markings, replace the battery and secure the back plate
to the transmitter.
• Check that all the connections are tight and that there is power to the outlet.
• If wall switches are also used to control the Ghost, check to see that they
are not in use and overriding the hand held transmitter.
If the doors are open but the fan is not rotating try the following:
• Check the electrical connection between the upper and lower sections.
• Turn off the power and check for foreign matter blocking fan rotation.
WHOLE hoUSE VENTILATOR
PRODUCT ANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE
320 ain Street • Buzzards Bay, a 02532
508-759-4660 / 800-222-5932 / Fax [phone]
GHOST