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QuickGuide-DoorFan-Q5E

 
 
 

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Read and experiment with each step 

 

 

To perform automatic or multi-point tests*, refer to 
the Door Fan Software Manual and the DM-2 
Operator’s Manual 

 

*Tests for CGSB 149, LEED, ASTM E778, ASTM 1827, 
EN13829, and ATTMA TS-1 may require more elaborate steps 
and training.  This guide is intended for familiarization with the 
controls. 

 
 
 
 

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1  Charge batteries for 12 hours 

1.1 

Plug in the battery charger or the power 
connection from the fan. 

1.2 

Install 4 NiMH AA batteries. 

1.3 

Press 

[On] [Exit]

 to start the 

DM-2 and to clear the intro 
screen.  

1.4  Charge batteries until full (up 

to 12 hr.) and disconnect the 
battery charger. 

 

 

See: 

QuickGuide-DM2MkII 

2  Set up the building 

2.1 

Close the outside doors and windows. 

2.2 

Open all interior doors leading to conditioned 
spaces. 

2.3 

Shut off HVAC (exhaust fans, dryers, A/C, 
furnaces). 

2.4 

Turn gas hot water to pilot. 

2.5 

Place paper over any open ashes. 

2.6 

Select doorway for door panel. 

 

3  Connect the DM-2 

3.1 

Remove the fan from its case, close the lid. 

3.2 

Place DM-2 on top of the fan case.  

3.3 

Connect the yellow, green, and red tubes to 
the yellow, green and red ports. Connect the 
yellow control cable as shown. 

 

 

 

Note 

Run the DM-2 on batteries until the indicator displays 1/4 
charge, and then recharge fully, to increase battery life.  

Cover ashes with paper

Close all windows 

Gas valve to Pilot 

 

See: 

QuickGuide-DM2MkII 

4  Install modular door panel 

4.1 

Unpack the door panels. 

4.2 

Install the panels securely on 
the door frame. 

 

 

 
 
 

See: 

QuickGuide-DoorPanel-Modular. 

 

QuickGuide-DoorFan-Q5E.doc 

rev- 2009-10-14 

Summary of Contents for Q5E

Page 1: ...rger See QuickGuide DM2MkII 2 Set up the building 2 1 Close the outside doors and windows 2 2 Open all interior doors leading to conditioned spaces 2 3 Shut off HVAC exhaust fans dryers A C furnaces 2 4 Turn gas hot water to pilot 2 5 Place paper over any open ashes 2 6 Select doorway for door panel 3 Connect the DM 2 3 1 Remove the fan from its case close the lid 3 2 Place DM 2 on top of the fan ...

Page 2: ...me Avg as needed until PrA varies by less than 1Pa 9 2 Wait for twice the time average setting before taking a reading Example Set Time Avg to 8s then watch for 16 sec Tip 1s 2s 4s 8s updates every 1 second s 10s 20s 1min 2min updates every 10 seconds Tip Use longer time averaging in windy conditions 10 Measure bias pressure 10 1 Prior to each test and with the fan covered press Baseline to begin ...

Page 3: ...acy flow at the pressure following the sign will be displayed In Set Pressure mode the Pressure can change according to the target pressure which is very useful when setting several different test pressures Too Low is displayed If the pressure PrA has been reached but Too Low appears the fan is running too slowly to measure flow 1 Press Exit to stop the fan 2 Add the next smaller range plate 3 Cha...

Page 4: ...d some other standards It is usually calculated at 4Pa While EfLA can be read directly from the DM 2 an accurate result will require a multi point test 21 Other results optional 21 1 Press Mode to scroll through the remaining modes 21 2 Press Setup scroll to Mode Setup and press Enter to enable disable other modes or units such as Flow area used by ATTMA TS 1 m 3 h m 2 at 50Pa ASHRAE 90 1 cfm ft 2...

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