Ventilator Location And Orientation; Mount The Ventilator - Aprilaire 8140 Instrucciones De Instalación Y Funcionamiento

VENTILATOR LOCATION AND ORIENTATION

CAUTION
1. Mount the blower with the lowest, exposed moving parts at
least 8 feet (2.4 m) above floor or grade level.
2. Mount the blower at least 3.3 feet (1.0 m) from any accessible
opening of the duct.
Choose a location for the ventilator that is within 6 feet of the outlet
into which the ventilator will be plugged . Allow space for filter removal
and service as shown in FIGURE 2 .
The ventilator can be mounted in any orientation .

MOUNT THE VENTILATOR

1. Install the mounting brackets, using the supplied #8 x 1/2" screws, to the side of the housing as shown in FIGURE 3 . Use the holes nearest the
covers for mounting to floor joists or hanging from rafters . Use the holes near the bottom of the unit for mounting to a flat wall or ceiling surface .
2. Secure the ventilator into joists or a strong platform and screw into place using the #10 x 3/4" screws provided . The ventilator weighs
approximately 25 pounds, so do not secure it into drywall alone .
FIGURE 3 – MOUNTING BRACKET POSITIONING
MOUNTED TO THE JOIST
AIR FLOW
MOUNTED TO WALL OR FLOOR JOISTS
MOUNTING BRACKET LOCATIONS
FIGURE 2 – CLEARANCES FOR SERVICING
10"
FILTER
ACCESS
90-2241
24"
MOTOR
ACCESS
HUNG FROM THE JOIST
90-2241
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