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EV130, EV200, AND EV300
RENEWAIRE.COM
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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INSTALLATION
PLANNING
YOUR INSTALLATION
1. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/
or unbalanced impellers, keep drywall spray,
construction dust, etc., out of unit.
2. Do not connect power to the units external control
terminals: this will damage the unit. The external
terminals are for use only with unpowered
controls designed for low-voltage operation.
CAUTION
1. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, unplug
the unit line cord. Make sure unit is not running
before opening its door.
2. This installation manual shows the suggested
installation method. Additional measures may be
required by local codes and standards.
3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by qualified professional(s) in accordance
with all applicable codes, standards and
licensing requirements.
4. Any structural alterations necessary for
installation must comply with all applicable
building, health, and safety code requirements.
5. Connect this unit only to a 120VAC grounded
receptacle protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit
breaker. Do not remove the unit’s line cord.
6. Do not install unit or controls where they can be
reached from a tub or shower.
7. This unit must be properly ducted to the outdoors.
8. Outside air inlet for this unit must be located
away from sources of hazardous air such as
auto exhausts.
9. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion
and exhausting of gases through the flue
(chimney) of fuel burning equipment that
might be installed in the area affected by this
equipment. If this unit is exhausting air from a
space in which chimney-vented fuel burning
equipment is located, take steps to assure that
combustion air supply is not affected. Follow the
heating equipment manufacturer’s requirements
and the combustion air supply requirements of
applicable codes and standards.
10. This unit is intended for general ventilating
only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or
explosive materials and vapors. Do not connect
this unit to range hoods, fume hoods or
collection systems for toxics.
11. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
12. Use the unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact
the manufacturer.
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY. OBSERVE ALL CODES AND THE FOLLOWING:
WARNING