AIRVENT WCGA Instrucciones De Instalación

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
follow these safety instructions can result in serious injury or even death. If you need assistance in understanding these instructions or
have questions or comments, please call 800-AIR-VENT (247-8368).
READ COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLATION
CAUTION: For General Ventilation Use Only, Do Not Use for Exhaust
Hazardous or Explosive Materials and Vapors.
CAUTION: THIS UNIT HAS AN UNGUARDED IMEPELLER. DO NOT USE IN
LOCATIONS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a) Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordance with all application codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction.
b) Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back
drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer's guideline
and safety standards such as those publishing by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local
code authorities.
c) When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical
wiring and other hidden utilities.
d) Ducted fans used to exhaust contaminants must always be vented to
the outdoors.
e) 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 Circuit Interrupter) – protected branch circuit.
• Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If
you have questions, contact the manufacturer.
• Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power OFF at
service panel and LOCK the service disconnecting means to
prevent power 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.
• Do Not Use Replacement Parts That Have Not Been Recommended
By The Manufacturer (e.g., Parts Made At Home Using a 3D Printer)
• NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or
shower.
• NEVER install a whole house attic fan on ceilings less than seven
(7) feet above the floor.
WARNING:
This product contains sheet metal components that may contain sharp edges. Work gloves with an ANSI A5 or EN 388:2016E cut
resistance rating or greater must be worn when handling/installing this product.
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
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GABLE MOUNT POWER FAN
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read all warning messages and instructions before starting installation of this fan. Failure to
GABLE-MOUNT POWER VENTILATOR INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Air intake openings must be installed for proper exhaust operation.
Best results will be obtained if these openings are located around the
eaves. Soffit grills or continuous soffit vents are suggested.
SQ. FT. OF AIR INTAKE
Model Opening Needed
APGH 5.4
APG 5.4
TOOLS NEEDED
Electric drill, plywood, tape measure, utility knife and
pencil, hammer and nails, Phillips screwdriver, adjustable
wrench, wire cutter, work gloves and safety glasses.
1. ASSEMBLY:
Use the template on box to cut a 15-1/4" diameter opening
for fan and place fan against interior attic mounting board. Mark screw
holes, then secure fan to back side of the mounting board using #10
wood screw (not provided). Make sure the fan is located so that the
specially-marked motor bracket is positioned vertically.
2. MOUNTING: You may need
to put up 2" x 4" studs to
provide proper spacing for the
power ventilator. For proper
performance, fan must be at
least 3-1/2" away from exterior
louver or shutter. Use Air Vent
Automatic Shutter, Model
SHT15W, if gable ventilation
does not already exist.
MODELS
WCGA AND WCGB,
APG AND APGH
Model Opening Needed
WCGA 3.5
WCGB 4.4
Mounting
Board
Illustration 1
GMPFII010224E