American Coolair Corp. Form No. 610
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40
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13 (August 2021) 2
Installation Instructions
for Type S Manual & Motor Operated Wall Shutters
Pre
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Installation Check of Shutter
Before installation, carefully check for shipping damage
which may affect the operation of the unit. Concealed
damage to the shutter is possible. If damage is found,
file a claim immediately with the delivering carrier.
Alternate Installation Methods
All shutter models are shipped with flanges detached
(but in the same carton as the shutter). This allows the
shutter to be mounted either to the outside face of the
wall opening (Figure 1), or recessed into the wall
opening and flush with the outside wall (Figure 2). The
shutter may also be mounted without the use of flanges
if desired.
Installation Procedures
CAUTION: The Type S shutter is made up of many
precision made parts. For the shutter to function
properly, care must be taken when mounting and
installing to avoid damage.
a) Do not twist the shutter frame or force shutter when
attaching it to the wall opening.
b) Caulk around the edge of flanges and wall to prevent
water leakage.
c) When face
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mounting the shutter to a wall, caulk joint
of top flange and shutter frame. See Fig 1 and Detail 1.
d) When flush mounting the shutter, caulk joint of
bottom flange and shutter frame, and also under weep
holes (recommended bead of caulk along the bottom
edge of the shutter frame before flange is attached) see
Figure 2 and Detail 2. After the flange is attached,
caulk under weep hole to avoid leaking behind the
flange. Do not block weep holes with caulk.
Note: When flush mounted, the bottom flange
must be behind the bent edge of the bottom
filler strip (see Detail 2). Wall opening should
be a minimum
1/4”
larger than the shutter
frame.
e) If the shutter is mounted without the use of flanges,
do not attach to the wall opening through the side of
the shutter frame. Instead, use angle clips and holes
through which flange is normally attached.
f) On
42”
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60”
shutters, the center flanges (two
shortest flanges) need to be mounted to the center
frame rail of the shutter in order to minimize air and
water leakage. The rear center flange, which has 5
holes, mounts to the tiebar (or blade linkage) side of
the shutter. The front center flange, which has 3 holes,
mounts on the opposite side of the shutter.
Note: When attaching the top and bottom
flanges to the top and bottom frame rails of
the shutter, make sure that the large hole on
the corner of the flange fits over the rivets on
the corner of the shutter frame. See Detail 2.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Fan Shutter Spacing
For improved fan performance and extended fan and
shutter life, a space equal to one
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half of the propeller
diameter between the fan and shutter is recommended.
If job conditions will not provide recommended space,
the following minimums should be observed:
S24
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S48 ............................ 5 inches
S54
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S84 .............................7 inches
Notice : Do not return damaged or defective parts to American
Coolair Corp without prior authorization. If repairs under warranty
are claimed, see warranty terms on the reverse. Claims for
warranty repairs regarding the motor should be made directly with
the motor manufacturer.
