Always read and observe safety considerations and
installation instructions.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS AND
WARNINGS
1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by GAF. If
you have any installation questions, please contact
Master Flow
Technical Services at 1-800-211-9612
®
or email WarrantyLLBP@gaf.com
2. For general ventilating use only. This ventilator has
an unguarded impeller. Do NOT use in locations
readily accessible to people or animals.
3. Do NOT use to exhaust hazardous material, dust, or
combustible vapors.
4. During installation, always wear appropriate safety
glasses, gloves, hard hats, restraints, and other
safety equipment to avoid injury. Warning: Always
wear durable work gloves while handling the unit.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• 3/
" Adjustable Wrench
8
• #2 Phillips-head Screwdriver
• Saw (if installation requires additional
wood supports)
• Safety Eyewear
• Fall-Restraint Equipment
Figure 1a
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5. Observe all applicable building and electrical codes.
6. Installation work and electrical wiring should be
done by a qualified person in accordance with all
building codes and the National Electrical Code
(U.S. only), including codes for fire ratings. Contact
a qualified electrician if you are not comfortable or
familiar with electrical codes and/ or installations.
7. The ventilator should be plugged into a 110v
grounded receptacle that meets local building and
electrical codes. Do NOT use an extension cord to
operate. Alternatively, for instructions on how to
hard-wire your ventilator, refer to section 6b.
8. Inspect for hidden utilities before cutting or drilling.
Do NOT damage electrical wiring or other hidden
utilities when cutting or drilling.
9. Make sure the fan blade is on tight and ensure the
set screw is securely tightened.
10. Ducted fans must always be vented to
the outdoors.
• Hard Hat and other Safety Equipment
• Utility Knife
• Work Gloves
• Ladder
• Claw Hammer
• Pencil or Marker
Figure 1b
Nut
Bolt
Shroud
Mounting Brackets
INSTRUCTIONS
Gable Mount Model: EZCG1
11. FOR HOMES WITH A GAS OR OIL FURNACE OR
APPLIANCE LOCATED IN THE SAME SPACE:
The ventilator MUST be wired with a switch or other
interlocking device to prevent the furnace and
ventilator from operating at the same time during
the heating cycle. The switch or other interlocking
device MUST disconnect the vent unit from the
electrical circuit power. GAF recommends that the
switch (not included) be installed by a qualified
person in accordance with all applicable building
codes and standards. For additional information,
contact a qualified electrician in your area.
• Tape Measure
• ½" Trade Size Cable Clamp Connector*
• Type NM Electrical Cable*
• Wire Nuts*
*
Only required for hard-wired application
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