INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Belt Driven Whole House Ventilator
MODELS: WHV-30BD & WHV-36BD
For use with louver models: WHL-30 & WHL-36
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
(A)Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.
(B)Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
CAUTION: For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
CAUTION: This unit has an unguarded impeller. Do not use in locations readily accessible to people or animals.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
(A)Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including
(B)Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
(C)When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
(D)Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
(E)If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the application.
(F)NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock, do not use with solid state speed controls. This fan is intended for installation facing an unoccupied space only.
IMPORTANT: Read each step completely before beginning your installation.
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INSTALLATION
Refer to Figure 1.
1.Decide upon desired location in central hallway.
2.Remove attic insulation from area where the
3.Using the template provided on the louver carton, determine the desired location and orientation of the louver. Drive a small nail up through the ceiling at one corner of the template.
4.Locate nail from above. Using this point as a reference, layout louver cutout.
