Air Specialties Softaire SA-90DC3 Manual Download Page 1

VENTILATION FAN

WARNING

Models:

SA-90DC3

SA-90DC3H

SA-90DC3HM

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installer: Leave this manual with the homeowner.

CAUTION

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

OPERATION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number 

listed in the warranty.

2. Before servicing or cleaning 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.

3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including 

fire-rated construction codes and standards.

4. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning  equipment to prevent backdrafting. 

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.

5. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

6. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

7. Acceptable for use over a tub or shower when connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) - protected branch circuit (ceiling installation only).

8. This unit must be grounded.

1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

2. This product is designed for installation in ceilings up to a 12/12 pitch (45 degree angle). Duct connector must point up. DO NOT MOUNT THIS 

PRODUCT IN A WALL.

3. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.

4. Please read specification label on product for further information and requirements. 

For quiet and efficient operation, long life, and attractive appearance - lower or remove grille and vacuum interior of unit with the dusting brush attachment.

The motor is permanently lubricated and never needs oiling. If the motor bearings are making excessive or unusual noises, replace the motor with the 

exact service motor. The impeller should also be replaced.

50

 80

  100

1 2

1 2

1 2

Switch position

Duct  diameter

Airflow(CFM)

4"

T(min)

S

Max.

OFF

50%

70%

30

12

1 2

21

OFF

3

Low

airflow 

knob

Time

delay  

knob

Toggle 

switch

Control 

box

30CFM

For SA-90DC3

To change the pre-selected airflow,adjust

the control switches as per the table above.

is the position of switch

Humidity

sensor 

knob

50

 80

  100

1 2

1 2

1 2

Switch position

Duct  diameter

Airflow(CFM)

4"

H(%)

S

Max.

OFF

50%

70%

80

45

1 2

60

30

OFF

Low

airflow 

knob

Toggle 

switch

Control 

box

30CFM

For SA-90DC3H  SA-90DC3HM

To change the pre-selected airflow,adjust

the control switches as per the table above.

is the position of switch

See “Connect Wiring” for details.

The control box, located inside the fan housing, has three separate adjustments: 

(1) The low airflow knob adjusts the lower airflow from 30 CFM up to the air flow rate of the high fan speed determined by the toggle switch setting.

     The low airflow setting is de-activated when set between OFF-30CFM (factory set to OFF)  

(2) For SA-90DC3 The time delay knob is adjustable from 3 to 30 minutes and will switch the fan to the low speed setting after the switch II is turned off 

for the set period of time. 

     The time delay setting is de-activated when set between OFF-3 mins (factory set to OFF).  

     SA-90DC3H and SA-90DC3HM the humidity sensor knob set user-adjustable setpoint.

     The humidity sensor is de-activated when set between OFF-30% (factory set to 80%). 

(3) The toggle switch will adjust the upper fan speed setting from 50 to 100 CFM (factory set to 100CFM).  

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Cod: 0060300000-A

Summary of Contents for Softaire SA-90DC3

Page 1: ...THIS PRODUCT IN A WALL 3 To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and or unbalanced impellers keep drywall spray construction dust etc off power unit 4 Please read specification label on product for fu...

Page 2: ...USTMENT When the switch II is turned on the fan will run at high speed When the switch II is turned OFF fan will continue to run at the certified airflow rate until the delay timer 20 minutes has elap...

Page 3: ...AND BLOWER ASSEMBLY Hole Hole Hole a Slide one hanger bar into channel on the housing and adjust as needed b Hold housing in place so that the housing contacts the bottom of the joist c Screw housing...

Page 4: ...r Duct Connector 1 12 Power Box 1 Motor Plate Grille Spring Hanger Bars a 3 Screw b 3 Screw c 4 Screw d 2 Screw UNIT BLACK BLK SWITCH BOX SWITCH I POWER SUPPLY 120V AC GROUND GRD WHITE WHT FAN RECEPTA...

Page 5: ...r l appareil pour de plus amples informations et conditions Pour un fonctionnement silencieux et efficace une longue dur e de vie et une apparence attrayante abaisser ou retirer la grille et aspirer l...

Page 6: ...CAPTEUR D HUMIDIT Le ventilateur d tection d humidit utilise un capteur d humidit sophistiqu qui r pond a augmentation rapide de l humidit ou b l humidit au dessus du r glage par l utilisateur humidit...

Page 7: ...encieux Le conduit de ce ventilateur vers l ext rieur du b timent a un effet important sur le d bit d air le bruit et l utilisation d nergie du ventilateur Utilisez le chemin le plus court et le plus...

Page 8: ...vant de le remplacer NOIR BLK MISE TERRE GRD BLANC WHT R CEPTACLE DU VENTILATEUR PANNEAU DE CONNEXION BO TIER DE COMMUTATEUR UNIT BRUN BRN ALIMENTATION 120 VCA 1 2 3 4 5 6 c a b 8 7 9 11 12 10 d d Ass...

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