U.s. fan Uvq900 User manual

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U.S. FAN INTERNATIONAL®

P.O.Box978

Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402 MODELS • UVQ900 • UVQ1500

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. Beforeservicingorcleaning unit,switch poweroffat servicepanel

andlockthe servicedisconnectingmeans topreventpower 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 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),

andtheAmericanSocietyfor 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.

CEILING / WALL-MOUNT

VENTILATORS • 120V

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”

Installer: Leave this manual with

the homeowner.

Homeowner: Use and Care

information on page 3.

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MODELS • UVQ900 • UVQ1500

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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)

12”ROUND

DUCT

GRILLE

Factory-shipped unit installed in new construction.

MOUNTING

SCREWS

GRILLE

SCREW

Ventilator 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

PLATE

WHITE

BLACK

BLACK EDGE

OF HOUSING

120 VAC LINE IN

GROUNDTO

WIRINGPLATE

GRILLE

SCREW 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

12”ROUND

ELBOW

12”

ROUND

DUCT

WALL

CAP

IMPORTANT:

Remove shipping tape from damper

Remove the shipping tape from the damper flap and make sure

that damper flap opens and closes freely inside the ductwork. Use

duct tape to make ductwork connections secure and air-tight.

8” X 12”

12”ROUND

TRANSITION

8” X 12” TO

12”ROUND

TRANSITION

12” ROUND DUCT

FINISHED

CEILING

MATERIAL

Ventilator

factory-shipped

in horizontal

discharge

position.

MOUNTING

BRACKETS

factory-shipped

in position for

½” ceiling

material.

8” X 12” TO

12”ROUND

TRANSITION

CEILING

JOIST

(24” centers

shown)

GRILLE

(Install after ceiling is finished.)

GRILLE NUT

(Install into square

holes in housing)

GRILLE NUT

(Install into

square holes

in housing)

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U.S. FAN INTERNATIONAL®

P.O.Box978

Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402 MODELS • UVQ900 • UVQ1500

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MOUNTING OPTIONS

WIRING OPTIONS

DUCTING OPTIONS

Mounting brackets in

factory-shipped position -

mounted directly to joists.

(Outlet parallel to joists.)

(New construction)

¼-20 hex nuts secure mounting brackets to housing. Loosen and

re-tighten or remove and replace nuts as necessary for desired

mounting bracket position.

Mounting brackets flipped

over and mounted to

additional framing.

(Outlet perpendicular to joists.)

(New or Existing construction)

BLOWER DISCHARGE POSITIONS

WIRING PLATE

POSITION

Wiring plate mounts to side or top of housing.

HORIZONTALPOWER

CABLE CONNECTION

VERTICAL

POWER

CABLE

CONNECTION

Ventilator shown in

horizontal discharge

position. (Factory shipped)

DUCT

CONNECTOR

(this side)

Ventilator shown in

vertical discharge position.

(Change movable panel to

new location as shown.)

MOVABLE

PANEL

DUCTING

(Vertical blower discharge)

Typical ductwork connection to a ventilator converted to

vertical discharge.

ROOF CAP

12” 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,remove blowermounting nuts,and carefullyremove blower

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 isdesignedfor continuous operation.If desired, itmaybe

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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Horizontal

discharge

Factory-shipped

Horizontal

discharge

Housing

Converted to

Vertical Discharge

Mounting brackets flipped

over and mounted to

additional framing.

(Outlet vertical.)

(New or Existing construction)

Mounting brackets flipped

over and mounted to top of

housing. Housing secured

with cables.

(Outlet parallel to joists.)

(New or Existing construction)

Factory-shipped

Horizontal

discharge

DUCT

CONNECTOR

(this side)

MOVABLE

PANEL

(Change to this

location)

8” X 12” TO

12”ROUND

TRANSITION

MODELS • UVQ900 • UVQ1500

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U.S. FAN INTERNATIONAL®

P.O. Box 978

Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402

SERVICE PARTS SERVICE PARTS

WARRANTY

KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION

1 97014853 Damper Flap

2 99150415 Screw, #8B x ¼* (10 req.)

3 98009520 Duct Connector

4 97014784 Housing Assembly

5 97014728 Mounting Bracket (2 req.)

6 99150591 Mounting Screw (4 req.)

7 97006142 Wiring Harness

8 99150471 Ground Screw, #10-32 x ½* (2 req.)

9 98005512 Wiring Adapter Plate

10 99420466 Insulation Mounting Clip (16 req.)

11 99420470 Grille Nut (4 req.)

12 98009518 Movable Housing Panel

13 93150487 Screw, #10-24 x .375* (8 req.)

14 98005513 Outlet Box Cover

15 99400035 Strain Relief Bushing

16 99500394 Insulation, Front

17 99500393 Insulation, Base

18 99500395 Insulation, Back

19 97014788 Motor Bracket

20 99260477 Whiz Nut, ¼-20* (11 req.)

21 99200202 Screw, ¼-20 x ½* (5 req.)

22 97014785 Blower Scroll

23 99080490 Motor (UVQ900)

99080491 Motor (UVQ1500)

24 93260447 Nut, Hex Flange 5/16-18* (5 req.)

25 98009516 Support Bracket

26 99680019 Wheel Clamp

27 99020274 Blower Wheel (Includes Key No. 26)

28 98009514 Inlet Ring

29 99150417 Screw, #8-18 x ¼* (5 req.)

30 98009513 Scroll Support Channel

+ 97014848 Blower Assembly Complete (UVQ900)

(Includes Key Nos. 19 thru 30)

+ 97014849 Blower Assembly Complete (UVQ1500)

(Includes Key Nos. 19 thru 30)

31 98009522 Grille

32 99150472 Grille Screw (4 req.)

Order replacement parts by PART NO. - not by KEY NO.

* Standard hardware - may be purchased locally.

+ Not shown assembled.

LIMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTYANDDISCLAIMER:U.SFaninternationalextendsthislimitedwarrantytotheoriginalbuyerandwarrantsthatproductsmanufacturedbytheCompanyshallbefreefromoriginaldefectsinworkmanship

and materialsfortwoyearsfromdate ofshipment, providedsame have beenproperly stored,installed, serviced,maintained and operated. Thiswarranty shallnot apply toproducts whichhave beenaltered or repaired

without theCompany’s expressauthorization, or alteredor repairedin anyway so as,in theCompany’s judgment, toaffectits performanceorreliability,nor which havebeenimproperlyinstalledorsubjectedtomisuse,

negligence,oraccident,orincorrectlyused in combination with other substances.The Buyer assumes all risks andliability forresults ofuse of the products. Warranties onpurchased parts, such as but not limitedto

bearings,sheaves, belts, couplings, electricmotors,pumpsandcontrolsarelimited to the termsofwarrantyextendedbyoursupplier.Polyethylenetubingandcoolingpadsarewarranted to be freeofdefectsinmaterial

andworkmanship for a period of 90 daysfromdateofshipmentandalikewarrantyappliesto the cross fluted cellular type coolingcellsforaperiodoftwoyears from date of shipment provided samehavebeenproperly

handled,stored, installed, serviced, maintained and operated. Andfurther,notsubjectedtoexcessiveheat,corrosiveagentsorchemicals,ormechanicalabusethatmaycausetearing,crushingorundue deterioration

norusedona system or in amanner other than thatfor which it was designedas explained in theproduct literature.

LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMAGES:Allclaimsunder this warranty mustbe madein writing anddelivered toP. O. Box978, Muskogee, Oklahoma,74402, within15 days after discoveryof the defectand

priortotheexpirationoftwo years from the date ofshipment by the Company of theproduct claimed defective, and Buyer shallbe barred from any remedyif Buyer fails to make suchclaim within such period. Within

30daysafterreceiptofatimelyclaim,theCompanyshallhavethe optioneithertoinspect theproductwhilein Buyer’spossessionortorequest Buyertoreturnthe producttotheCompany atBuyer’sexpensefor inspection

bytheCompany. The Companyshallreplace,or atitsoptionrepair,freeofcharge,anyproductitdeterminestobedefective,anditshall shiptherepairedor replacementproducttoBuyerF.O.B.pointof shipment;provided,

however,ifcircumstancesaresuchas in the Company’s judgment toprohibit repair or replacement to remedythe warranted defects,theBuyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shallbe a refund to the Buyer ofany part

oftheinvoiceprice,paidto the Company,forthedefectiveproduct or part.The Company is notresponsible for the cost of removalofthedefective product or part, damages dueto removal, or any expenses incurred

inshippingtheproductor parttoorfromtheCompany’splant, ortheinstallationof therepairedorreplacedproductorpart.Implied warranties,whenapplicable,shall commenceuponthesamedateasthe expresswarranty

providedabove,andshall,exceptforwarrantiesoftitle,extendonlyforthedurationoftheexpresswarranty. Some states donotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,so the above limitation may not

applytoyou.The only remedy provided to you under anapplicableimplied warranty and the express warranty shall be the remedyprovided under the express warranty, subject tothetermsand conditions contained

therein.TheCompany shall notbeliableforincidental and consequentiallossesanddamagesunderthe expresswarranty,anyapplicableimpliedwarranty,orclaims for negligence,excepttotheextent thatthislimitation

isfoundtobeunenforceableunder applicablestatelaw.Some statesdonotallowthe exclusionorlimitationof incidentalor consequential damages,sotheabovelimitation orexclusionmaynot applytoyou.Thiswarranty

givesyou specific legal rights, and you mayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.No employee, agent, dealer, orotherpersonisauthorizedtogiveanywarrantieson behalf of the Company or toassume

fortheCompanyany other liability inconnection with any ofits products exceptin writing and signedby an officerof the Company.

REPLACEMENTPARTSIfreplacement parts areordered,buyerwarrantsthatthe original components inwhichthesereplacementpartswill be placed are in satisfactoryworkingcondition,andwhensaid replacement

partsareinstalled,theresultant installation will operate ina safe manner, at speedsand temperatures for which theoriginalequipmentwaspurchased.

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 thispossibility shouldbe recognized bythe User.If theseproducts are usedin a lifesupport ventilation systemwherefailure could resultin loss orinjury, theUser should provideadequate 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