APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
EcoSmart
Roof Vent
™
POWERED
DUAL
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. Observe all applicable building codes in your area.
4. Do not damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities
when cutting or drilling.
5. Make sure the fan blade is on tight and ensure the set
screw is securely tightened.
6. Use this unit only in the manner intended by GAF.
If you have any questions, please contact Master Flow
®
Technical Services at 1-800-211-9612.
7. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
8.
WARNING...
DUAL POWER SOURCE! TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a) Installation work and electrical wiring should be
performed by qualified persons in accordance
with applicable building codes and standards,
including codes for fire ratings.
b) Before servicing or cleaning unit:
• Switch power off at the service panel and take
all steps necessary to prevent power from being
switched on accidentally. If the service panel
cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent
warning device, such as a tag, to the service
panel.
• Disconnect power leads from solar panel to
prevent accidental operation.
9. This fan should be connected to a circuit with minimum
14-gauge wiring that has at least 3 amperes of available
capacity. If you cannot 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.
10.
FOR HOMES WITH A GAS OR OIL 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. The switch or other
interlocking device MUST disconnect the vent unit from
both the electrical circuit power and the solar panel. 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.
THIS FAN HAS AN UNGUARDED IMPELLER.
DO NOT USE IN LOCATIONS READILY ACCESSIBLE
TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS. DO NOT USE TO
EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE
MATERIALS OR VAPORS.
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
• Extension cord
• 1/8” Drill bit
• 7/16” Socket or adjustable wrench
• Utility knife
• Power saber or jigsaw and handsaw
• Safety eyewear
• Hard hat and other safety equipment
• Fall restraint equipment
• Galvanized roofing nails
• Caulking gun
• ASTM D4586 Type 1 or 2 Asphalt roofing cement
or ASTM C920 urethane sealant
• Work gloves
• Ladder
• Claw hammer
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Phillips-Head screwdriver
• Pencil or marker
• Tape measure
• 1/2” trade-size cable clamp connector
• Type NM electrical cable
• Wire nuts
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