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Field Controls VentCool 2.4 Installation Manual Download Page 11

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FIGURE 15: Wall Switch DIP Switch Settings

(Rear Surface of Display Switch)

Figure 16 shows the generic wiring schematic of the VentCool 2.4, 3.4 and 4.9 units.

FIGURE 16: VentCool 2.4, 3.4 & 4.9 Wiring Diagram

P/N:

78030007034

P/N 780100500 05/19 Rev B

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Summary of Contents for VentCool 2.4

Page 1: ... Fan assembly with electrical control box Duct tape 30 ft 7ft ofacousticallyinsulatedflexduct 20 diameter 20 ft of 1 polypropylene webbing AirLoc Gravity Backdraft Damper Backdraft Damper Transition Collar and Phillips head screws 12 Fan Collar White Cube Core Grille White Phillips head screws 8 Wood screws 8 Control Package including Control box Wall Switch with Mounting Bracket and Orange CAT 5 ...

Page 2: ...ng Before installing this fan inspect it and all of its parts for any damage it may have sustained during shipping DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED EQUIPMENT shipping DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED EQUIPMENT If you suspect this fan has been damaged during shipping contact Field Controls technical support by phone at 1 800 742 8368 or email at fieldtec fieldcontrols com Whole House Fans are designed to be installed ...

Page 3: ...r switch and a 10 ft power cord measured from the elec trical control box to power cord plug end Consider this length when choosing a location for this fan to be mounted Depending on the location of existing outlets in the attic the installation of an additional outlet may be required Consult an electrician if necessary All wiring and connections must be made according to this manual and acceptabl...

Page 4: ...st properly constructed homes have adequately ventilated attics not all do Because sufficient ventilation is so critical to this fan s performance it is important that the home s existing ventilation be verified before it is installed Since most attics have multiple vents often of different types it is necessary to count each vent noting its type and s ize Then apply the appropriate ratio to each ...

Page 5: ...s far greater when the surrounding environment is quiet such as within a bedroom at night Within the attic locating the fan near an electrical outlet or power supply can minimize the need for additional electrical work The first step in installing this fan is to build a simple box between the framing in the ceiling and to create an opening into the attic The fan s backdraft damper has been designe...

Page 6: ...urther please make sure to pass the fan assembly backdraft damper transition collar and ductwork through the opening created in the previous step and into the attic These subcomponents have been designed to fit through the clear opening Since they may not fit through the attic s crawl hole they must be in the attic before proceeding further Once in the attic verify the backdraft damper collar is i...

Page 7: ...stalled with the Y axis at a slight angle However this angle must NOT exceed 45 as shown in Figure 6C The X axis must NEVER be installed at any angle as The X axis must NEVER be installed at any angle as shown in figures 7A and 7B Installing the backdraft shown in figures 7A and 7B Installing the backdraft damper outside of these constraints will prevent its doors damper outside of these constrain...

Page 8: ...otion Ensure that the fan is as level as possible Keep the area in front of the fan as unobstructed as possible At the least the nearest object obstructing the path of fan s exhaust airflow can be no closer than 24 to the face of the fan Attach the fan cone to the fan assembly for VentCool 3 5 4 9 models The fasteners necessary to connect the fan cone to fan housing are preinstalled in the fan hou...

Page 9: ...ported under the bend using the pro vided polypropylene webbing The webbing can be attached to the rafters using wood screws nails or staples Fold over the end of the webbing at the attachment point so that the screw nail or staple is securing it to the rafter through 2 layers Once the fan assembly is balanced and secure use the provided duct tape to seal the joints between the ductwork and the ba...

Page 10: ...upport this switch MUST be installed support this switch MUST be installed FAILURE TO INSTALL THE HARDWIRED WALL SWITCH WILL VOID FAILURE TO INSTALL THE HARDWIRED WALL SWITCH WILL VOID THIS FAN S WARRANTY THIS FAN S WARRANTY FIGURE 12 RJ45 Port Labels on Electrical Control Box Using the provided wall mounting bracket Figure 14 as a template trace an outline on the wall where you would like the swi...

Page 11: ... Switch DIP Switch Settings Rear Surface of Display Switch Figure 16 shows the generic wiring schematic of the VentCool 2 4 3 4 and 4 9 units FIGURE 16 VentCool 2 4 3 4 4 9 Wiring Diagram P N 78030007034 P N 780100500 05 19 Rev B ...

Page 12: ...ttons is shown in the illustration below See Figure 17 START UP OPERATION To merge a remote control transmitter and receiver follow these steps 1 Remove the receiver s top cover 2 On the receiver s circuit board locate the black button labeled LEARN Press and release this button to begin the merge sequence the RJ45 port s yellow transmission LED will illuminate 3 Immediately press and release any ...

Page 13: ...expensively conditioned or heated air out of the home We recommend running this fan through the night Here s why The goal of using a whole house fan is to cool the entire home not just the air inside it Once heated the home s structure and contents continue to radiate heat until reaching the temperature of the surrounding air Running this fan through the night speeds up this cooling process and ca...

Page 14: ... Due to our continual product improvement efforts performance ratings and specifications are subject to change without notice TABLE 1 TABLE 2 Air flow and sound is influenced by installation duct alignment and air door angle Some models of ventCool are shipped with 1 3 HP ECM Motors P N 780100500 05 19 Rev B ...

Page 15: ...page 15 of 16 Figure 18 Spare Parts P N 780100500 05 19 Rev B ...

Page 16: ...ARRANTY WARRANTY For warranty information about this or any Field Controls product visit For warranty information about this or any Field Controls product visit www fieldcontrols com ventCool www fieldcontrols com ventCool page16of16 Field Controls Technical Support Field Controls Technical Support 1 800 742 8368 1 800 742 8368 fieldtec fieldcontrols com fieldtec fieldcontrols com Phone 252 522 30...

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