Gibraltar Industries AIR VENT Whisper Aire WHSP2000 Instrucciones De Instalación

CONTENTS
1 Safety Information
1 Tools and Materials Needed
1 Optional Tools & Materials
1 FCC Requirements
1 Operating Information
2 What Comes in the Carton
2 Step-by-Step Installation
3 Attic Ventilation Requirements
3 Electrical Requirements
3 5-Year Limited Warranty
4 Replacement Plus™ Protection
4 Operating Instructions
4 WHSP2000 Specifications
4 WHSP2000 Troubleshooting Guide
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THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read the following safety information
before installing this Whole House Attic
Fan. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in personal injury or property
damage. If you need assistance in under-
standing these instructions or have
questions or comments, please call
309-692-6969.
WARNING
– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED
CONTROL DEVICE OTHER THAN THOSE
INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT OR AVAIL-
ABLE AS AN OPTIONAL CONTROLLER
SPECIFICALLY MANUFACTURED FOR THIS
PRODUCT.
Whisper Aire
WHSP2000
Whole House Attic Fan
Installation
Instructions
WARNING
– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Use this unit only in the manner intended
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by the manufacturer. If you have questions,
contact the manufacturer.
Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch
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power off at service panel and lock the ser-
vice 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.
CAUTION
– FOR GENERAL VENTILATING
USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST
HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
AND VAPORS.
CAUTION
– THIS UNIT HAS AN UNGUARD-
ED IMPELLER DURING OPERATION. 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:
Qualified person(s) in accordance with all
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applicable codes and standards, including
fire-rated construction, must do installation
work and electrical wiring.
Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion
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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 published by
the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), and the American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,
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do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the
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outdoors.
DO NOT install this unit over a tub or shower.
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NEVER place a switch where it can be
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reached from a tub or shower.
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TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED
Safety goggles
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Tape measure or folding ruler
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Pencil
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Portable electric drill
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Small drill bit (1/8-, 3/16-inch, etc.)
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Heavy gauge (bailing) wire or wire hanger
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Utility knife or Keyhole saw – for cutting
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sheet rock
Saw for cutting lumber
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2X framing lumber (length depends on
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Step 5) to match cross section dimensions
of existing joist
Wood screws or nails for framing
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(minimum 8, see Step 5)
1/4-inch nut driver bit
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(3) Twist-on electrical wire connectors
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Screwdriver with Phillips bit
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(2) 1.5V (AA) batteries
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Optional Tools and Materials–
Code required electrical materials
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Note: Before you begin the step-by-step
installation, read the sections on "Attic
Ventilation Requirements" and
"Electrical Requirements" on page 3.
FCC REQUIREMENTS
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE
FCC RULES.
FCC ID: NGQGLD001
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may cause harmful interference.
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This device must accept any interference
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received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
OPERATING INFORMATION
Keep screened windows and/or doors open
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when the fan is operating to avoid drawing
carbon monoxide from furnace and water
heater flues and extinguishing pilot lights
of appliances.
During hot weather requiring air conditioning,
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when outside air is cooler than indoors, cool
the house quicker by first operating the
whole house fan for approximately 10
minutes. Then turn off the fan and turn on
the air conditioner.
For operation during mild weather conditions
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(when the use of air conditioning is not
required) use "Exhaust" modes to evacuate
warm air quickly. Then reduce the speed to
lower settings for maintaining whole house
ventilation.