RadonAway 23029-1 Instructions / Assembly
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1. 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 3 ACOUSTICS The RP Series Fan when installed properly operates with little or no noticeable noise to the building 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 1 4 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 return2. to normal operation 1 5 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 suited 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 Itis recommended that a small pit 5 to 10 gallons in size be created below the slab at each suction hole IN020 Rev K Page 3 of 8 1 6 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 ayer 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 fol
3. with outlet up Insure the unit is puma and level When mounting directly on the system piping assure that the fan does not contact any building surface to avoid vibration noise Typical Indoor Installation 2 2 MOUNTING BRACKET optional The RP Series Fan may be optionally secured with the RadonAway P N 25007 2 25033 for RP385 mounting bracket Foam or rubber ae eal aoe may also be used between the racket and mounting surface for vibration isolation 2 3 SYSTEM PIPING Complete piping run using flexible couplings as means of disconnect for servicing the unit and vibration isolation 2 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Connect wiring with wire nuts provided observing proper connections See Section 1 8 Basement 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 2 6 OPERATION CHECKS 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 less than 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 Ve
4. OR 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 WITH RADONAWAY S WARRANTY AS PROVIDED ABOVE 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 cost to and from factory RadonAway 3 Saber Way Ward Hill MA 01835 TEL 978 521 3703 FAX 978 521 3964 Record the following information for your records Serial No Purchase Date IN020 Rev K Page 8 of 8
5. The World s Leadi RadonAway ronan stunts RP Series Installation Instructions RadonAway 3 Saber Way Ward Hill MA 01835 www radonaway com P N INO20 REV K 4 11 RadonAway Series Fan Installation Instructions Please Read and Save These Instructions DO NOT CONNECT POWER SUPPLY UNTIL FAN IS COMPLETELY INSTALLED MAKE SURE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO FAN IS LOCKED IN OFE POSITION DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING FAN 1 WARNING Do not use fan in hazardous environments where fan electrical system could provide ignition to combustible or flammable materials 2 WARNING Do not use fan to pump explosive or corrosive gases 3 WARNING Check voltage at the fan to insure it corresponds with nameplate 4 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 after installation 5 NOTICE There are no user serviceable parts located inside the fan unit Do NOT attempt to open Return unit to the factory for service 6 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 7 WARNING Do not leave fan unit installed on system piping without elect
6. affirmation of system operation A manometer such as a U Tube or a vacuum alarm is recommended for this purpose IN020 Rev K Page 4 of 8 1 8 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 9 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 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 Typical Outdoor Installation Basement IN020 Rev K Page 5 of 8 2 1 MOUNTING Mount the RP Series Fan vertically
7. grees F Maximum inlet air temperature 80 degrees F Continuous Duty Class B Insulation Thermally Protected 3000 RPM Rated for Indoor or Outdoor Use LISTED Electric Fan IN020 Rev K Tested to UL Std 507 77728 RP140 and RP260 TESTED CERTIFIED Only HOME VENTILA INSTITUTE DIVISION OF AMCA Page 7 of 8 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALLER Inspect the GP XP XR RP 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 insure shipments There are no user serviceable parts inside the fan Do not attempt to open Return unit to factory for service Install the GP XP XR RP Series Fan in accordance with all EPA standard practices and state and local building codes and state regulations WARRANTY Subject to any applicable consumer protection legislation RadonAway warrants that the GPX01 XP XR RP 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 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 retur
8. lowing table provides the minimum recommended pipe diameter and pitch under several system conditions ape Minimum Rise per Ft of Run 25 CFM 50 CFM 100 CFM 200 CFM 300 CFM RISE 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 Static Pressure in WC and correlate pressure to flow in the performance chart in the addendum Condensate Under some circumstances in an outdoor installation Bypass a condensate bypass should be installed in the outlet ducting as shown This may be particularly true in E cold climate installations 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 The bypass is constructed with a 45 maT Wye fitting at the bottom of the outlet stack The bottom of the Wye is capped and fitted with a tube that connects to the inlet 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 prevent freezing 1 7 SYSTEM ON INDICATOR A properly designed system should incorporate a System On Indicator for
9. ned 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 RadonAway will extend the Warranty Term of the fan to 5 years from date of manufacture if the Fan is installed in a professionally designed and professionally installed radon system or installed as a replacement fan in a professionally designed and professionally installed radon system 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 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 FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL RADONAWAY BE LIABLE F
10. rical power for more than 48 hours Fan failure could result from this non operational storage 8 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 RP Series Fan Wiring Diagram 120 VAC Black Brown Common Capacitor Ground IN020 Rev K Page 2 of 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN020 Rev K RP Series RP140 p n 23029 1 RP145 p n 23030 1 9 0 n Wea RP260 p n 23032 1 G G V RP265 p n 23033 1 B RP380 p n 28208 1 0 SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 1 1 INTRODUCTION The RP Series Radon Fans are intended for use by trained professional 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 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 ENVIRONMENTALS The RP Series Fans are designed to perform year round in all
11. rify Radon levels by testing to EPA protocol IN020 Rev K 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 0 257 D 75 1 0 1 25 1 5 1 75 2 0 RP140 135 103 70 14 RP145 166 146 126 104 82 61 41 21 3 RP260 272 220 176 138 103 57 13 RP265 334 291 247 210 176 142 116 87 52 RP380 497 401 353 281 220 176 130 80 38 Tested with 6 inlet and discharge pipe Power Consumption Maximum Recommended 120 VAC 60Hz 1 5 Amp Maximum Operating Pressure Sea Level Operation RP140 17 21 watts RP140 0 8 W C RP145 41 72 watts RP145 1 7 W C RP260 52 72 watts RP260 1 5 W C RP265 91 129 watts RP265 2 2 W C RP380 95 152 watts RP380 2 0 W C Reduce by 10 for High Temperature Operation Reduce by 4 per 1000 feet of altitude Size Weight Inlet Outlet RP140 8 5H x 9 7 Dia 5 5 lbs 4 5 OD 4 0 PVC Sched 40 size compatible RP145 8 5H x 9 7 Dia 5 5 lbs 4 5 OD 4 0 PVC Sched 40 size compatible RP260 8 6H x 11 75 Dia 5 5 lbs 6 0 OD RP265 8 6H x 11 75 Dia 6 5 lbs 6 0 OD RP380 10 53H x 13 41 Dia 11 5 Ibs 8 0 OD Recommended ducting 3 or 4 RP1xx 2xx 6 RP380 Schedule 20 40 PVC Pipe Mounting Mount on the duct pipe or with optional mounting bracket Storage temperature range 32 100 degrees F Normal operating temperature range 20 120 de
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