AirScape 2.5E User'S Installation And Operation Manual Download Page 2

SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN THE BOX

Prior to beginning installation, please verify all of the following items were recieved with the fan:

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Box 1 of 3: damper door enclosure with grille, IOM, 8 metal and 4 wood screws, 4 S-hooks, 10 
ft. green CAT5 cable, and the 2nd generation control package—including one hard-wired wall 
control, one wall mounting bracket, and 50 feet of red CAT5 cable.

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Box 2 of 3: fan assembly, duct tape, chain.

•  Box 3 of 3: 20” diameter insulated flex duct.

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n addition to the included items listed above, the following tools and supplies are required to install the 

fan:

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Flat head screw driver

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Scissors or Knife

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Pliers

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Hammer

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Wood screws, or eye bolts and additional s-hooks for attaching chain to rafters.

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Drywall Cutter

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Cordless screwdriver with Phillips head and miscellaneous drill bits

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High quality latex caulk

•  Lumber matching dimensions of the attic joists (e.g. 2"x6", 2"x8", etc.) and cut to fit according to 

the INSTALLATION: FRAMING section

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A Ladder

REQUIRED TOOLS & SUPPLIES NOT INCLUDED

SAFETY INFORMATION

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Never

 operate this fan without a window or door opened.

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This fan is meant for general ventilation. 

It has NOT been designed to ventilate particle 

laden and/or explosive mixtures of air and must NOT be used for such.

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This fan is NOT for use in kitchens.

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Never

 force open the damper doors, this could severely damage the actuators. 

Always

 use the 

yellow clutch releases located on the actuators before attempting to manually open or close 
the damper doors.

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Before installing or servicing this fan, switch power off at the home’s electrical panel to reduce 

the risk of damaging circuit boards, fire, electrical shock, or injury.

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Install this fan in accordance with this manual and all local codes and standards.

Some of the principles of this product’s safe installation and operation 

are not immediately obvious. Read the following safety information before 

continuing further:

AirScape 2.5e Whole House Fan Installation Manual, 03152016

©AirScape, Inc., 2016. All Rights Reserved.

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Summary of Contents for 2.5E

Page 1: ...its operation This manual s ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS section described the electrical supply neccessary to operate this fan Before installing this fan inspect it and all of its parts for any damage it...

Page 2: ...o fit according to the INSTALLATION FRAMING section A Ladder REQUIRED TOOLS SUPPLIES NOT INCLUDED SAFETY INFORMATION Never operate this fan without a window or door opened This fan is meant for genera...

Page 3: ...rol box and the other at the fan mounted electrical box Consider these lengths when choosing a location for this fan Depending on the location of existing outlets in the attic the installation of an a...

Page 4: ...ming 1 Install two 22 cross pieces creating a box with inside dimensions of 14 x 22 2 Cut out dry wall inside the framed box If the fan assembly must fit through the hole that is framed for it 16 O C...

Page 5: ...ews than those provided at least 1 to mount the damper to the framing and make sure the damper door s open about their vertical axis Also consider bracing the underside of the damper with additional f...

Page 6: ...use it to fail prematurely Keep the area in front of the fan as unob structed as possible no object should be closer than 24 to the face of the fan Next slide one end of the flexible ductwork over the...

Page 7: ...connect the green CAT5 cable into the electrical box mounted on the fan assembly using either of its RJ54 ports Run the cable down to the control box and connect its free end to the green FAN port Th...

Page 8: ...lace it inside and secure it with the lock ing tabs by tightening the silver screws Then connect the free end of the red CAT5 cable to the port in the back of the wall swich Set the switch in place an...

Page 9: ...tting Then use the arrow down button to decrease the fan s speed incrementally until it has returned to it s lowest speed setting Press the timer button 1 time for 1 hour up to 12 times for 12 hour op...

Page 10: ...emote is an available accessory for this fan It is not included as part of this fan s standard con trol package See the yellow Controls manual for specific instructions for this accessory s installati...

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