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THE QUIETCOOL DIFFERENCE

THE NATURAL CHOICE FOR ENERGY SAVINGS!

OWNER’S GUIDE

SOLAR ATTIC FANS

DO NOT THROW AWAY! SERIAL NUMBER FOR FAN IS LOCATED ON 
BACK COVER OF OWNER’S GUIDE. RETAIN IN A SAFE PLACE.

Содержание AFG SLR Series

Страница 1: ...EAR FEEL THE QUIETCOOL DIFFERENCE THE NATURAL CHOICE FOR ENERGY SAVINGS OWNER S GUIDE SOLAR ATTIC FANS DO NOT THROW AWAY SERIAL NUMBER FOR FAN IS LOCATED ON BACK COVER OF OWNER S GUIDE RETAIN IN A SAFE PLACE ...

Страница 2: ...be situated away from heat sources 6 Damage Requiring Service Only qualified service personnel should service the QuietCool system The user should not attempt to service the product 7 Building Codes Always follow Local Building Codes when installing appliances CONTENTS 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1 1 1 Introduction 1 1 2 Features 1 1 3 System Venting Requirements 2 2 INSTALLATION 3 2 1 Installing AFG SLR Mo...

Страница 3: ...e build up Because of this solar attic fans can prolong the life of your roof structure and air conditioning while even helping you to save up to 30 off A C costs The QuietCool Solar Attic Fans are the best in the business New for 2019 we offer a solar line of attic fans including the AFG SLR 30 and AFG SLR 40 solar attic gable fans and the AFR SLR 30 and AFR SLR 40 solar attic roof mount fans The...

Страница 4: ...ly 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 is shown in the chart below Vent Type Model Type Average Size Venting Sq Ft Gable vent 12 x 19 5 1 20 Dormer...

Страница 5: ...lush to the gable vent Wide Mount The AFG SLR can be mounted on a wide louver but additional mounting steps must be taken in order for the fan to work properly As shown in Figure 2 1C two additional boards must be fastened to the boards framing the gable vent so the AFG SLR can be mounted securely As stated in the note above any area of the louver that is not covered by the AFG SLR must be sealed ...

Страница 6: ... exposure and the solar panel can be adjusted to capture maximum sunlight There are many smartphone apps that can help in finding the best location for your solar panel based on the sun s location throughout the day READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL AN AFR SLR FAN OR THE AFG SLR SOLAR PANEL Getting Started Always follow Local Building Codes because the fan may require specific fasteners or anchori...

Страница 7: ...ing make sure to apply weatherproof roofing grade sealant on the screwheads 5 Now it s time to run the wire from the solar panel into the attic through the gable vent Be sure to include a drip curve in the wire to ensure no water can run down the cord and enter the attic through the gable vent 6 Now connect the wire to your AFG SLR The AFG SLR will automatically turn on if there is sunlight and th...

Страница 8: ...rew into the center point mark NOTE If you have a tile roof you will need to move the tiles out of the way before tracing and cutting See Figure 2 3A Figure 2 2A Figure 2 2B Figure 2 2C Figure 2 2D Figure 2 2E Figure 2 2F CAUTION THE AFR SLR 30 AND AFR SLR 40 COME PRE WIRED WITH THE SOLAR PANEL ATTACHED THE FAN WILL TURN ON AUTOMATICALLY WHENEVER THE SUN SHINES ON THE SOLAR PANEL DO NOT REMOVE PAP...

Страница 9: ...his will help keep the fan in place and will seal nice and tight 9 Slide the fan unit underneath the shingles until the fan reaches the top of the hole Secure the fan flashing to the roof Finish caulking around the fan and flashing it into the roof to make a nice seal See Figure 2 3E Adjusting the Solar Panel The fan s solar panel should be adjusted to maximize exposure to the sun s path during th...

Страница 10: ...ime there is sunlight and the temperature is above 75 F 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 How to Operate QuietCool Attic Fans work almost everywhere almost anytime During the summer an attic can be 40 50 degrees hotter than the outside temperature which in turn heats up the house much faster With an attic fan you can cool the attic to the same temperature as it is outside greatly reducing the house fro...

Страница 11: ...or consequential damage resulting from the operation of our equipment or any malfunction thereof 2 Cost of service calls to diagnose the cause of problems or the labor charge to un install any components 3 Product failure or damage due to faulty installation abuse misuse unauthorized alteration to factory specs lack of maintenance or transportation damage 4 Shipping or postage for warranty claims ...

Страница 12: ...ietCool is Proudly Designed and Built in California 26040 Ynez Rd Temecula CA 92591 PH 951 325 6340 QUIETCOOLSYSTEMS COM Fan Serial Number Information Retain for your records Serial number is required for warranty purposes ...

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