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EcoSmart Gable Vent
Safety Considerations and Warnings
1. Use appropriate safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, restraints,
and other equipment to avoid injury.
2. Wear durable work gloves while handling the unit during
installation. This product has sharp edges that can cause
injury.
3. Make sure blade is on tight and ensure the set screw is
securely tightened.
4. Use this unit only in the manner intended by GAF. If you
have any questions, please contact Master Flow
Service at 1-800-211-9612.
5. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
6. 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 applicable
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 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.
c)
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
d)
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.
e)
Disconnect power leads from solar panel to prevent
accidental operation.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
7. This fan should be connected to a circuit with minimum
14 gauge wiring that has at least 3 amperes of available
capacity. If you can not confirm that there is sufficient
electrical capacity on an existing circuit, install a separate
dedicated circuit. DO NOT use an extension cord to
operate. All electrical wiring should comply with National
Electrical Code and all other local codes. Contact a
qualified electrician if you are not comfortable or familiar
with electrical codes and/or installations.
8. FOR HOMES WITH A GAS FURNACE LOCATED
IN THE ATTIC: 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. We recommend that the switch (not
provided) be installed by a qualified person in accordance
with all applicable codes and standards.
CAUTION: FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY.
DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR
EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS.
CAUTION: THIS UNIT HAS AN UNGUARDED IMPELLER. DO
NOT USE IN LOCATIONS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE
OR ANIMALS.
Important: Your solar panel configuration may differ from
the one shown in the illustrations. The performance of all
configurations is the same
Tools Required
• Drill and 1/8" Drill Bit
• Extension Cord
• Gloves
• Claw Hammer
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Ladder
• Tape Measure
• Pencil or Marker
• Safety Eyewear
•
" (11mm) and 3/8" (9.5mm) Nut Driver or Wrench
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• 1/2" Romex-Type Connector
• Romex-Type Electrical Cable
• Hand Saw
• 1" (25.4mm) Wood Screws
• Roofing Cement
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