U.S. FAN UVQ400 User manual

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MODELS • UVQ400 • UVQ500 • UVQ700
U.S. FAN INTERNATIONAL®
P.O. Box 978
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402
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CEILING/WALL-MOUNT
VENTILATORS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This manual is divided into sections as follows:
• “TYPICAL INSTALLATION”
This section shows a common installation in new and existing,
frame construction.
- Mounting (new construction)
- Mounting (existing construction)
- Wiring
- Ducting (horizontal blower discharge)
• “MOUNTING OPTIONS”
• “WIRING OPTIONS”
-Wiring Plate Position
• “DUCTING OPTIONS”
- Blower Discharge Positions
- Ducting (vertical blower discharge)
• “USE AND CARE”
• “SERVICE PARTS”
• “WARRANTY”
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR IN-
JURY 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. Beforeservicingorcleaningunit,switchpoweroffatservicepanel
andlock the service disconnectingmeans to prevent powerfrom
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 quali-
fied person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and stan-
dards, including fire-rated construction codes and standards.
4. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of
gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to
prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment
manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those
published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
andtheAmericanSociety for Heating, RefrigerationandAirCon-
ditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
5. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage elec-
trical wiring and other hidden utilities.
6. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
7. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.
8. If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be
marked as appropriate for the application and be connected to a
GFCI (Ground Fault Interrupter) - protected branch circuit.
9. Never place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or
shower.
10. This unit must be grounded.
CAUTION
1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazard-
ous or explosive materials and vapors.
2. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced
impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power
unit.
3. Please read specification label on product for further informa-
tion and requirements. Installer: Leave this manual with
the homeowner.
Homeowner: Use and Care
information on page 3.

MODELS • UVQ400 • UVQ500 • UVQ700
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U.S. FAN INTERNATIONAL®
P.O. Box 978
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
MOUNTING (New Frame Construction)
CEILING
JOIST
(24” centers
shown)
10” ROUND DUCT
GRILLE
Install after ceiling is
finished.
Factory-shipped unit installed in new construction.
MOUNTING
SCREW
GRILLE SCREW
Blower factory-shipped
in horizontal
discharge position.
Mounting brackets
factory-shipped in
position for ½”
ceiling material.
MOUNTING (Existing Frame Construction)
Factory-shipped unit installed in existing construction.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
WIRING
WIRING
PLATE
WHITE
TO
WHITE
BLACK
TO
BLACK TOP / BACK
OF HOUSING
120 VAC LINE IN
GROUND TO
WIRING PLATE
10” ROUND
DUCT
GRILLE
SCREW
FINSHED
CEILING
MATERIAL
GRILLE
CEILING JOIST
(24” centers
shown)
2 X 4 FRAMING
(wide side down)
MOUNTING
BRACKETS
(Attached to
opposite sides
of housing &
upside-down,
so housing is
flush with
finished ceiling)
DUCTING (Horizontal blower discharge)
Two ways to connect ductwork to a factory-shipped unit.
Ventilator can be wired from outside of housing.
Use UL approved connectors to wire per local codes.
ROOF CAP
10”
ROUND
ELBOW
10”
ROUND
DUCT
WALL
CAP
NOTE: Make sure the shipping tape is removed from the damper
flap and that damper flap opens and closes freely inside the
ductwork.Use duct tapeto make ductworkconnections secure and
air-tight.
4½” X 18½”
TO 10” ROUND
TRANSITION
MOUNTING
SCREW
4½” X 18½”
TO 10” ROUND
TRANSITION
4½” X 18½”
TO 10” ROUND
TRANSITION

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MODELS • UVQ400 • UVQ500 • UVQ700
U.S. FAN INTERNATIONAL®
P.O. Box 978
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402
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Mounting brackets mounted
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(Outlet perpendicular to joists.)
(New construction)
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(Outlet parallel to joists.)
(New or existing construction)
BLOWER DISCHARGE POSITIONS
WIRING PLATE
POSITION
Wiring plate mounts to side or top of housing.
HORIZONTAL POWER
CABLE CONNECTION
VERTICAL
POWER
CABLE
CONNECTION
Blower and duct connector
in horizontal discharge
position. (Factory shipped)
DUCT CONNECTOR
Blower and duct connector
in vertical discharge
position.
BLOWER
Change
blower
& duct
connector
positions
for vertical
discharge.
DUCTING (Vertical blower discharge)
Typical ductwork connection to a ventilator converted to
vertical discharge.
ROOF CAP
10”
ROUND
DUCT
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
disconnect from power supply before servicing.
To clean grille: Use appropriate vacuum attachment or remove
grille and clean with a soft cloth and mild soap or detergent. Dry
grille thoroughly before reinstalling.
To clean blower assembly: Remove grille, unplug blower from
housing,removeblowermountingnuts,andcarefullyremoveblower
from housing. Use appropriate vacuum attachment or a soft cloth
and mild soap or detergent to clean blower discharge area and
wheel. DO NOTALLOW WATER TO ENTER MOTOR. Make sure
blower assembly is completely dry before reinstalling.
Motor is permanently lubricated. Do not oil or disassemble motor.
USE AND CARE
Ventilator is designed for continuous operation. If desired, it may
be controlled using an on/off switch or a solid-state, variable speed
control. Follow wiring instructions packed with control, and adhere
to all local and state codes, and the National Electrical Code.
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(Existing construction)
DUCT CONNECTOR
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U.S. FAN INTERNATIONAL®
P.O. Box 978
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402
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SERVICE PARTS SERVICE PARTS
KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 97014744 Housing Assembly
2 97014728 Mounting Bracket (2 req.)
3 98009449 Duct Connector
4 97014822 Damper Flap Assembly (2 req.)
5 99150415 Screw, 8-18 x ¼ (18 req.)*
6 98005512 Wiring Plate
7 99150471 Ground Screw, 10-32 x ½ (2 req.)
8 98005513 Wire Box Cover
9 99400035 Strain Relief Bushing
10 97006039 Wire Harness
11 99500392 Wrapper Insulation
12 99500391 Side Insulation (2 req.)
13 99420466 Insulation Mounting Clip (6 req.)
14 99260477 Nut, ¼-20 (12 req.)*
15 97014745 Scroll Assembly (2 req.)
16 99110805 Blower Wheel (2 req.)
17 98009399 Inlet Ring (2 req.)
18 99080486 Motor (UVQ400)
99080487 Motor (UVQ500)
99080488 Motor (UVQ700)
19 97014794 Motor Mounting Bracket
20 99100497 Rubber Isolator (4 req.)
21 99160380 Screw, 10-24 x 7/8 (4 req.)*
22 99250399 Washer (4 req.)*
23 99260306 Nut, Hex 10-24 (4 req.)*
24 99250254 Washer (4 req.)*
25 93260456 Nut, Hex Flange 3/8-16
26 98009461 Scroll Mounting Channel
--- ------------- Blower Assembly, Complete
(Includes Key Nos. 5 & 14-26)
97014817 (UVQ400)
97014819 (UVQ500)
97014821 (UVQ700)
27 98009463 Grille
28 99420470 Grille Nut (4 req.)
29 99150472 Grille Mounting Screw (4 req.)
30 99150591 Screw, 10-16 x 7/8 (4 req.)
Order replacement parts by PART NO. - not by KEY NO.
* Standard hardware - may be purchased locally.
LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER: U.S.Fan International extends this limited warranty to the original buyer and warrants that
products manufactured by the Company shall be free from original defects in workmanship and materials for two years from
date of shipment, provided same have been properly stored, installed, serviced, maintained and operated. This warranty shall
not apply to products which have been altered or repaired without the Company’s express authorization, or altered or repaired
WARRANTY
BLOWER
ASSEMBLY
in any way so as, in the Company’s judgment, to affect its performance or reliability, nor which have been improperly installed or subjected to misuse, negligence, or accident, or incorrectly used in
combination with other substances. The Buyer assumes all risks and liability for results of use of the products. Warranties on purchased parts, such as but not limited to bearings, sheaves, belts, couplings,
electric motors, pumps and controls are limited to the terms of warranty extended by our supplier.Polyethylene tubing and cooling pads are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for
a period of 90 days from date of shipment and a like warranty applies to the cross fluted cellular type cooling cells for a period of two years from date of shipment provided same have been properly handled,
stored, installed, serviced, maintained and operated. And further, not subjected to excessive heat, corrosive agents or chemicals, or mechanical abuse that may cause tearing, crushing or undue
deterioration nor used on a system or in a manner other than that for which it was designed as explained in the product literature.
LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMAGES: All claims under this warranty must be made in writing and delivered to P. O. Box 978, Muskogee, Oklahoma, 74402, within 15 days after discovery of the
defect and prior to the expiration of two years from the date of shipment by the Company of the product claimed defective, and Buyer shall be barred from any remedy if Buyer fails to make such claim within
such period. Within 30 days after receipt of a timely claim, the Company shall have the option either to inspect the product while in Buyer’s possession or to request Buyer to return the product to the
Company at Buyer’s expense for inspection by the Company. The Company shall replace, or at its option repair, free of charge,any product it determines to be defective, and it shall ship the repaired or
replacement product to Buyer F.O.B. point of shipment; provided, however, if circumstances are such as in the Company’s judgment to prohibit repair or replacement to remedy the warranted defects, the
Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund to the Buyer of any part of the invoice price, paid to the Company, for the defective product or part.The Company is not responsible for the cost of
removal of the defective product or part, damages due to removal, or any expenses incurred in shipping the product or part to or from the Company’s plant, or the installation of the repaired or replaced
product or part.Implied warranties, when applicable, shall commence upon the same date as the express warranty provided above, and shall, except for warranties of title, extend only for the duration of
the express warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. The only remedy provided to you under an applicable implied
warranty and the express warranty shall be the remedy provided under the express warranty, subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. The Company shall not be liable for incidental and
consequential losses and damages under the express warranty, any applicable implied warranty, or claims for negligence, except to the extent that this limitation is found to be unenforceable under
applicable state law. Some states 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 which vary from state to state.No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranties on behalf of the Company or to assume for
the Company any other liability in connection with any of its products except in writing and signed by an officer of the Company.
REPLACEMENT PARTS If replacement parts are ordered, buyer warrants that the original components in which these replacement parts will be placed are in satisfactory working condition, and when said
replacement parts are installed, the resultant installation will operate in a safe manner, at speeds and temperatures for which the original equipment was purchased.
TECHNICAL ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS, DISCLAIMER: Notwithstanding any past practice or dealings or any custom of the trade, sales shall not include the furnishing of technical advice or
assistance or system design. Any such assistance shall be at the Company’s sole option and may be subject to additional charge.The Company assumes no obligation or liability on account of any
recommendations, opinions or advice as to the choice, installation or use of products. Any such recommendations, opinions or advice are given and shall be accepted at your own risk and shall not
constitute any warranty or guarantee of such products or their performance.
GENERAL In no event shall any claim for consequential damages be made by either party. The Company will comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws.
WARNING
U.S. Fan International products are designed and manufactured to provide reliable performance but they are not guaranteed to be 100% free of defects. Even reliable products will experience occasional
failuresand this possibility should be recognized by the User.If these products are used in a life supportventilation systemwherefailure could result in loss or injury, the User should provide adequate back-
up ventilation, supplementary natural ventilation or failure alarm system, or acknowledge willingness to accept the risk of such loss or injury. WARNING DO NOT use in HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS
where fan’s electrical system could provide ignition to combustible or flammable materials unless unit is specifically built for hazardous environments. CAUTION Guards must be installed when fan is within
reach of personnel or within seven (7) feet (2.134 m) of working level or when deemed advisable for safety. DISCLAIMER The Company has made a diligent effort to illustrate and describe the products
in this literature accurately; however, such illustrations and descriptions are for the sole purpose of identification, and do not express or imply a warranty that the products are merchantable, or fit for a
particular purpose, or that the products will necessarily conform to the illustrations or descriptions or dimension. 613132 April 2000 99042750C