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2.2 SYSTEM VENTING REQUIREMENTS

VERY IMPORTANT: 

1 SQUARE FOOT OF NET FREE VENT AREA PER 750 CFM

RECOMMENDED:

 

 2 TO 4 SQUARE FEET OF INLET VENTS PER FAN

Venting plays a very significant role in the performance of QuietCool fans. QuietCool recommends a 

minimum of 1 SQ. FT. of venting for every 750 CFM in the QuietCool system. If an attic has at least 1:750 

attic venting, the QuietCool system will operate efficiently and effectively. If an attic has less than 1:750 

attic venting, the system may not operate as efficiently, or effectively, as it could with 1:750 attic venting. 

But don’t worry, the system will still operate if there is not enough venting.

Insufficient venting is a very simple problem to fix. Roofing contractors can add extra venting to most 

homes simply and easily. The most common types of venting are shown in the chart below.

Vent Type

Model Type

Average Size

Venting Sq. Ft.

Gable vent

12” x 19.5”

1.20

Dormer Vent

14” x 8”

0.70

Eave Vent

4”

5”

6” 

0.03

0.04

0.07

Ridge Vent

4’ - 12’

0.125 per ft

Soffit Vent

16” x 4”

16” x 6”

16” x 8”

0.19

0.29

0.39

O’Hagin Vent

Low/Medium Profile

Tapered Low Profile

Low Profile Flat

High Profile

0.5

0.6

0.68

0.68

Turbine Vent

8”

12”

14”

.35

.79

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*Note: This table is only a guideline and is not a guarantee of venting capacity.

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Summary of Contents for QC TRI PRO-1.5X

Page 1: ...DO NOT THROW AWAY SERIAL NUMBER FOR FAN IS LOCATED ON THE BACK COVER OF THE OWNER S GUIDE LEAVE WITH HOMEOWNER OWNER S GUIDE TRIDENT PRO X WHOLE HOUSE FAN...

Page 2: ...nts 7 GETTING STARTED IMPORTANT READ BEFORE INSTALL 8 3 INSTALLATION 10 3 1 Installing QuietCool 10 3 2 Installing Vertical Adapter 12 4 WIRING 13 4 1 Single Speed Wiring QC TRI PRO 1 5X 13 4 2 Two Sp...

Page 3: ...o a loud vacuum cleaner running The QuietCool system uses a cutting edge patented design to get our sound levels down to a respectable level Our fans suspend in the attic and use an acoustical duct th...

Page 4: ...arly evening is spent in the kitchen or family room area Assuming this to be true this is where you would want to start the cooling process Begin opening a few windows in the area you are going to be...

Page 5: ...healthier If you have any trouble installing or operating your new QuietCool whole house fan or for more tips on running the QuietCool please visit our website www QuietCoolSystems com or call us at...

Page 6: ...from potential injury or fan obstruction F HIGH PERFORMANCE ACOUSTICAL DUCTING Noise dampening technology with insulated ducting that is used to separate the Steel Housing from the living space G AIR...

Page 7: ...ould with 1 750 attic venting But don t worry the system will still operate if there is not enough venting Insufficient venting is a very simple problem to fix Roofing contractors can add extra ventin...

Page 8: ...Care should be taken to avoid backdrafting combustion appliances that are installed in the conditioned space Whole house fans are capable of pulling large quantities of air from the home particularly...

Page 9: ...ST your QuietCool unit before installation using the included power cord If the fan does not work call us immediately SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRACTORS 1 DO NOT take the Owner s Guide with you after...

Page 10: ...cut out the hole in the ceiling 4 Open and unpack your QuietCool fan TIP If your attic is very tight you may want to wire your QuietCool motor housing before bringing it into the attic Please follow t...

Page 11: ...s in place when you are screwing in the grille If you do not fasten the damper box to the drywall the damper box will not stay in place when attempting to screw in the grille 9 Remove ceiling grille a...

Page 12: ...side of the vertical adapter Place the vertical adapter with the T side up onto the damper box with the side that has only two flanges flush on the damper box 2 If you have studs spaced at 16 on cent...

Page 13: ...m wiring a dedicated circuit may be required NOTE Your fan came pre wired to a power cord for testing purposes before installation If you would like to hard wire the fan or it is required by your loca...

Page 14: ...rom the power cord Remove the power cord and strain relief connector 8 Re attach the ground screw and wire to the handy box Cut your green ground wire in half and strip both sides see Figure 4 1B 9 In...

Page 15: ...e green ground wire on the timer 3 Using the included wire nuts tie the black wire from the 2 wire power source to the black wire on the timer Tie the white neutral wire from the 2 wire power source t...

Page 16: ...d Remove the power cord and strain relief connector 8 Re attach the ground screw and wire to the handy box Cut your green ground wire in half and strip both sides see Figure D 9 Install the included r...

Page 17: ...or multi speed QuietCool fans on one single speed TWO SPEED CONTROLS TIMER HIGH LOW OFF SWITCH To control a multi speed QuietCool fan we recommend the 8 Hour Countdown Timer and a HIGH LOW OFF Switch...

Page 18: ...installed or by movement distortion cracking or settling of walls or the foundation of the building QC Manufacturing Inc reserves the right to discontinue or modify any of its products including witho...

Page 19: ...ny kind including any damage to the building its contents or any persons therein resulting from the breach of any warranty set forth herein unless exclusion of these types of damages are specifically...

Page 20: ...FAN SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS SERIAL NUMBER IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES 1 888 QUIETCOOL WWW QUIETCOOLSYSTEMS COM Rev 9 26 22...

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