RadonAway 23032-1 Instructions / Assembly
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1. 2 6 OPERATION CHECKS amp ANNUAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Verify all connections are tight and leak free Insure the RP Series Fan and all ducting is secure and vibration free Verify system vacuum pressure with manometer Insure vacuum pressure is within normal operating range and less than the maximum recommended operating pressure Based on sea level operation at higher altitudes reduce by about 4 per 1000 Feet Further reduce Maximum Operating Pressure by 10 for High Temperature environments See Product Specifications If this is exceeded increase the number of suction points Verify Radon levels by testing to EPA protocol IN020 Rev R Page 6 of 8 RP SERIES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS The following chart shows fan performance for the RP Series Fan Typical CFM Vs Static Pressure WC 0 20 5 75 1 0 L2 1 5 1 75 2 0 35 70 14 166 126 104 82 61 41 21 3 272 176 138 103 57 13 334 247 210 176 87 52 Tested with 6 inlet and discharge pipe 120 VAC 60Hz 1 5 Amp Maximum Operating Pressure Sea Level Operation 17 21 watts 0 8 W C 41 72 watts 1 7 W C 52 72 watts 1 5 W C 91 129 watts 2 2 W C 95 152 watts RP380 2 0 W C Reduce by 10 for High Temperature Operation Reduce by 4 per 1000 feet of altitude O f Se Weight inleyOutlet RP140 8 5H x 9 7 Dia 5 5 Ibs 4 5 OD 4 0 PVC Sched 40 size compatible RP145 8 5H x 9 7 Dia 5 5 Ibs 4 5 OD 4 0 PVC Sched 40 size compatibl2. h Id di RadonAway tin rn wantune RP Series Installation amp Operating Instructions RadonAway 3 Saber Way Ward Hill MA 01835 www radonaway com P N INO20 REV R 08 15 Series Fan Installation amp Operating Rado nAway Instructions Please Read and Save These Instructions RadonAway Ward Hill MA DO NOT CONNECT POWER SUPPLY UNTIL FAN IS COMPLETELY INSTALLED MAKE SURE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO FAN IS LOCKED IN OFF POSITION DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING FAN WARNING WARNING For General Ventilating Use Only Do Not Use to Exhaust Hazardous Corrosive or Explosive Materials Gases or Vapors See Vapor Intrusion Application Note AN001 for important information on VI applications RadonAway com vapor intrusion WARNING NOTE Fan is suitable for use with solid state speed controls however use of speed controls isnot generally recommended WARNING Check voltage at the fan to insure it corresponds with nameplate WARNING Normal operation of this device may affect the combustion airflow needed for safe operation of fuel burning equipment Check for possible backdraft conditions on all combustion devices afterinstallation NOTICE There are no user serviceable parts located inside the fan unit Do NOT attempt to open Return unit to the factory for service WARNING Do not leave fan unit installed on system piping without electrical power for more than 48 hours Fan failure could result from this non operational
3. not attempt to open Return unit to factory for service Install the GP XP XR RP SE Series Fan in accordance with all EPA standard practices and state and local building codes and state regulations Provide a copy of this instruction or comparable radon system and testing information to the building occupants after completing system installation WARRANTY RadonAway warrants that the GPX01 XP XR RP SF Series Fan the Fan will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase the Warranty Term RadonAway will replace any Fan which fails due to defects in materials or workmanship during the Warranty Term The Fan must be returned at Owner s cost to the RadonAway factory Any Fan returned to the factory will be discarded unless the Owner provides specific instructions along with the Fan when it is returned regardless of whether or not the Fan is actually replaced under this warranty Proof of purchase must be supplied upon request for service under this Warranty This Warranty is contingent on installation of the Fan in accordance with the instructions provided This Warranty does not apply where any repairs or alterations have been made or attempted by others or if the unit has been abused or misused Warranty does not cover damage in shipment unless the damage is due to the negligence of RadonAway 5 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY WITH PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION RadonAw
4. possible for best performance and avoid installing the fan with smaller ducts than recommended Insulation around the ducts can reduce energy loss and inhibit mold growth Fans installed with existing ducts may not achieve their rated airflow 1 10 ELECTRICAL WIRING The RP Series Fans operate on standard 120V 60 Hz AC All wiring must be performed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association s NFPA National Electrical Code Standard 70 current edition for all commercial and industrial work and state and local building codes All wiring must be performed by a qualified and licensed electrician Outdoor installations require the use of a U L listed watertight conduit Ensure that all exterior electrical boxes are outdoor rated and properly sealed to prevent water penetration into the box A means such as a weep hole is recommended to drain the box 1 11 SPEED CONTROLS The RP Series Fans are rated for use with electronic speed controls however they are generally not recommended If used the recommended speed control is Pass amp Seymour Solid State Speed Control Cat No 94601 I Typical Outdoor Installation 2 0 INSTALLATION The RP Series Fan can be mounted indoors or outdoors It is suggested that EPA recommendations be followed in choosing the fan location The RP Series Fan may be mounted directly on the system piping or fastened to a supporting structure by means of optional mounting bracket I
5. storage 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 the service disconnecting means 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 c Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person s in accordance with all applicablecodes and standards including fire rated construction d 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 manufacturers guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association and the American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE and the local code authorities e When cutting or drilling into a wall or ceiling do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities f Ducted fans must always be vented to outdoors g If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower it must be marked as appropriate for the application andbe connected to a GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter protected branch cir
6. H RADONAWAY S WARRANTY AS PROVIDEDABOVE For service under this Warranty contact RadonAway for a Return Material Authorization RMA number and shipping information No returns can be accepted without an RMA If factory return is required the customer assumes all shipping costs including insurance to and from factory RadonAway 3 SaberWay Ward Hill MA 01835 USA TEL 978 521 3703 FAX 978 521 3964 Email to Returns RadonAway com Record the following information for yourrecords Serial No Purchase Date IN020 Rev R Page 8 of 8
7. N020 Rev R Page 5 of 8 2 1 MOUNTING Mount the RP Series Fan vertically with outlet up Insure the unit is plumb and level When mounting directly on the system piping assure that the fan does not contact any Typical Indoor Installation building surface to avoid vibration noise 2 2 MOUNTING BRACKET optional The RP Series Fan may be optionally secured with the RadonAway P N 25007 25033 for RP385 mounting bracket Foam or rubber grommets may also be used between the bracket and mounting surface for vibration isolation 2 3 SYSTEM PIPING Complete piping run using flexible couplings as means of Closet disconnect for servicing the unit and vibration isolation Used as a Radon Fan the fan is typically outside of the building thermal boundary and is venting to the outside installation of insulation around the fan is not required If used as a ventilation fan insulation may be installed around the fan and duct work insulation should be sized appropriately for the duct size used and secured with duct tape 2 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Connect wiring with wire nuts provided observing proper connections See Section 1 10 Note that the fan is not intended for connection to rigid metal conduit Fan Wire Connection Green Ground 2 5 VENT MUFFLER optional Install the muffler assembly in the selected location in the outlet ducting Solvent weld all connections The muffler is normally installed at the end of the vent pipe
8. Static Pressure in WC and correlate pressure to flow in the performance chart in the addendum Under some circumstances in an outdoor installation a condensate bypass should be installed in the outlet ducting as Condensate shown This may be particularly truein cold climate installations Bypass which require long lengths of outlet ducting or where the outlet ducting is likely to produce large amounts of condensation because of high soil moisture or outlet duct material Schedule 20 piping and other thin walled plastic ducting and Aluminum downspout will normally produce much more condensation than Schedule 40 piping Schedule 40 piping is preferred for radon mitigation all joints should fully sealed using the Wye appropriate pipe cement on socket type fittings or flexible coupling firmly attached via worm drive screw clamps Sealing 3 ducting or pipe with duct tape is not acceptable on radon 3 i mitigation installations No pipe penetrations are permitted other than the condensation bypass Silicon caulk is permitted for sealing purposes The bypass is constructed with a 45 degree Wye fitting at the bottom of the outlet stack The bottom of the Wye is i capped and fitted with a tube that connects to the inlet f piping or other drain The condensation produced in the outlet stack is collected in the Wye fitting and drained through the bypass tube The bypass tubing may be insulated to preven
9. ay will extend the Warranty Term of the fan to five 5 years from date of purchase or sixty three 63 months from the date of manufacture whichever is sooner if the Fan is installed in a professionally designed and professionally installed active soil depressurization system or installed as a replacement fan in a professionally designed and professionally installed active soil depressurization system by a qualified installer Proof of purchase and or proof of professional installation may be required for service under this warranty Outside the Continental United States and Canada the extended Warranty Term is limited to one 1 year from the date of manufacture RadonAway is not responsible for installation removal or delivery costs associated with this Warranty LIMITATION OF WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE THE GPx01 XP XR RP SERIES FANS ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FORA PARTICULARPURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL RADONAWAY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE FAN OR THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF RADONAWAY S AGGREGATE LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL NOT IN ANY EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF SAID PRODUCT THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT TO THE EXTENT THE SAME DOES NOT MEET WIT
10. cuit RP Series Fan Wiring Diagram 120 VAC Black Brown Common Capacitor Ground IN020 Rev R Page 2 of 8 INSTALLATION amp OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN020 Rev R RP Series RP140 p n 23029 1 RP145 p n 23030 1 RP260 p n 23032 1 RP265 p n 23033 1 RP380 p n 28208 RadonAway 1 0 SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 1 1 INTRODUCTION The RP Series Radon Fans are intended for use by trained professional certified licensed Radon mitigators The purpose of this instruction is to provide additional guidance for the most effective use of an RP Series Fan This instruction should be considered as a supplement to EPA radon industry standard practices state and local building codes and state regulations In the event of a conflict those codes practices and regulations take precedence over this instruction 1 2 FAN SEALING The RP Series Fans are factory sealed no additional caulk or other materials are required to inhibit air leakage 1 3 ENVIRONMENTALS The RP Series Fans are designed to perform year round in all but the harshest climates without additional concern for temperature or weather For installations in an area of severe cold weather please contact RadonAway for assistance When not in operation the fan should be stored in an area where the temperature is never less than 32 degrees F or more than 100 degrees F 1 4 ACOUSTICS The RP Series Fan when installed properly operates with little or no noticeable noise to the b
11. e RP260 8 6H x 11 75 Dia 5 5 Ibs 6 0 OD RP265 8 6H x 11 75 Dia 6 5 Ibs 6 0 OD RP380 10 53H x13 41 Dia 11 5 Ibs 8 0 OD L 2 Estimated Equivalent Length of Rigid Metal Ducting resulting in 2in WC pressure loss for Duct Size listed Longer Equivalent Lengths can be accommodated at Flows Lower than that at 2in WC pressure loss see CFM Vs Static Pressure WC Table Recommended ducting 3 or 4 RP1xx 2xx 6 RP380 Schedule 20 40 PVC Pipe Mounting If used for Ventilation use 4 6 or 8 Rigid or Flexible Ducting Mount on the duct pipe or with optional mounting bracket Storage temperature range 32 100 degrees F Normal operating temperature range 20 120 degrees F Maximum inlet air temperature 80 degrees F Continuous Duty Class F Insulation RP140 Class B Class B Insulation Thermally Protected 3000 RPM Rated for Indoor or Outdoor Use Conforms to LISTED lj UL STD 507 p TESTED CERTIFIED i C US ae Electric Fan LISTED Certified to GS fi Intertek CAN CSA STD ENERGY STAR INO20 Rev R 77728 C22 2 No 1 13 RP140 Only Page 7Tof 8 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TOINSTALLER Inspect the GP XP XR RP SE Series Fan for shipping damage within 15 days of receipt Notify RadonAway of any damages immediately RadonAway is not responsible for damages incurred during shipping However for your benefit RadonAway does insureshipments There are no user serviceable parts inside the fan Do
12. g on each grill should be equal in order to minimize noise and resistance Straight smooth runs of rigid metal ducting will present the least resistance and maximize system performance The Equivalent Length of Rigid Metal Ducting resulting in 2 WC pressure loss for each Fan Model is provided in the specification section of these Instructions Flexible ducting if used must always be as close to being fully extended as possible Formed rigid metal duct elbows will present the least resistance and maximize system performance recommended bend radius of elbow is at least 1 5 x duct diameter RP Series fans are not suitable for kitchen range hood remote ventilation applications For quietest performance the fan should be mounted further away from the inlet duct near the outside vent A minimum distance of 8 feet is recommended between the fan or T Y of a multi intake system and intake grille s Backdraft dampers allow airflow in only one direction preventing cold hot drafts from entering the vented area and minimize possible condensation and icing within the system while the fan is not operating Backdraft dampers are highly recommended at each intake grille for bathroom ventilation in all cold climate installations Installation instructions are included with Spruce backdraft dampers The ducting from this fan to the outside of the building has a strong effect on the airflow noise and energy use of the fan Use the shortest straightest duct routing
13. t freezing 1 8 SYSTEM MONITOR amp LABEL A System Monitor such as a manometer P N _ 50017 or audible alarm P N 28001 2 is required to notify the occupants of a fan system malfunction A System Label provided with Manometer P N 50017 with instructions for contacting the installing contractor for service and also identifying the necessity for regular radon tests to be conducted by the building occupants must be conspicuously placed where the occupants frequent and can see the label IN020 Rev R Page 4 of 8 1 9 VENTILATION If used as a ventilation Fan any type of ducting is acceptable however flexible nonmetallic ducting is recommended for easy installation and quieter operation Insulated flexible ducting is highly recommended in cold climates to prevent the warm bathroomair from forming condensation in the ducting where it is exposed to colder attic air The outlet of the fan should always be ducted tothe outside Avoid venting the outlet of the fan directly into an attic area The excess moisture from the bathroom can cause damageto building structure and any items stored in the attic Multiple venting points may be connected together using a T or Y fitting Ideally Duct should be arranged such that equal duct lengths are used between intake and T or Y fitting this will result in equal flow rates in each intake branch If adjustable intake grilles are used on multi intake systems then the openin
14. uilding occupants The velocity of the outgoing air should be considered in the overall system design In some cases the rushing sound of the outlet air may be disturbing In these instances the use of a RadonAway Exhaust Muffler is recommended To ensure quiet operation of ENERGY STAR qualified in line and remote fans each fan shall be installed using sound attenuation techniques appropriate for the installation For bathroom and general ventilation applications at least 8 feet of insulated flexible duct shall be installed between the exhaust or supply grille s and the fan RP Series fans are not suitable for kitchen range hood remote ventilation applications 1 5 GROUND WATER In the event that a temporary high water table results in water at or above slab level water may be drawn into the riser pipes thus blocking air flow to the RP Series Fan The lack of cooling air may result in the fan cycling on and off as the internal temperature rises above the thermal cutoff and falls upon shutoff Should this condition arise it is recommended that the fan be turned off until the water recedes allowing for return to normal operation 1 6 SLAB COVERAGE The RP Series Fan can provide coverage up to 2000 sq ft per slab penetration This will primarily depend on the sub slab material in any particular installation In general the tighter the material the smaller the area covered per penetration Appropriate selection of the RP Series Fan best s
15. uited for the sub slab material can improve the slab coverage The RP140 145 155 are best suited for general purpose use The RP260 can be used where additional airflow is required and the RP265 380 is best suited for large slab high airflow applications Additional suction points can be added as required It is recommended that a small pit 5 to 10 gallons in size be created below the slab at each suction hole IN020 Rev R Page 3 of 8 1 7 CONDENSATION amp DRAINAGE Condensation is formed in the piping of a mitigation system when the air in the piping is chilled below its dew point This can occur at points where the system piping goes through unheated space such as an attic garage or outside The system design must provide a means for water to drain back to a slab hole to remove the condensation The RP Series Fan MUST be mounted vertically plumb and level with the outlet pointing up for proper drainage through the fan Avoid mounting the fan in any orientation that will allow water to accumulate inside the fan housing The RP Series Fans are NOT suitable for underground burial For RP Series Fan piping the following table provides the minimum recommended pipe diameter and pitch under several system conditions a Minimum Rise per Ft of Run 25 CFM 50 CFM 100 CFM ak CFM CFM T 7 D aoe E Typical RP1xx 2xx Series Fan operational flow rate is 25 90 CFM On 3 and 4 pipe For more precision determine flow rate by measuring
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