QuietCool QC CL-2250 Installation Guide
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1. 3 3 Double Motor Head wo Speed Wirin0 r 10 SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIDNS r ORIGINAL CLASSIC LINE WARRANTY r 13 E 43352 Business Park Drive Temecula CA 99590 PH 951 325 6340 FX 951 325 6351 QuietCoolSystems com QUIETCOOLSYSTEMS COM 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 11 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new QuietCool system The QuietCool whole house fans dominate the market in energy efficiency and quietness Whole house fans operate by pulling the cool air from outside your home through the home into your attic and out your attic vents This accomplishes a cooling effect that can save you up to 9096 off your A C related energy costs depending on where you live The difference between QuietCool and a standard whole house fan is a mix between its astounding energy efficiency and it s jaw dropping sound level A standard whole house fan operates around 5 that s equivalent to a loud vacuum cleaner running In contrast our QuietCool whole house fans average at just around 45 dB that s equivalent to quiet conversation The QuietCool system uses a cutting edge patented design to get our sound levels down to a respectable level Qur fans suspend in the attic and use an acoustical duct that connects to a ceiling box and grille The result is an easy installation and quiet operation the air outside is coole2. 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 D To obtain service under this warranty contact the dealer where you purchased the equipment If you are unable to find or reach your dealer contact Customer Service at QC Manufacturing Inc at the address below E Please register your product s for warranty on line at www QuietCoolSystems com This warranty is the only warranty extended by QC Manufacturing Inc to purchasers or suppliers of our equipment QC Manufacturing Inc disclaims all other warranties express or implied that arise by operation of the law PRODUCT INFORMATION Product Registration Please register your product on line at www QuietCoolSystems com support registration Be sure to keep a copy of this warranty form for future reference and submit proof of purchase with any warranty claim QC Manufacturing Inc will not process any warranty claim without proof of purchase from an authorized QuietCool dealer Where consumer may have additional warranty rights in accordance with federal and state law such rights shall supersede those stated herein Rev 4 15 14 1 888 QUIETCOOL Q QuietCool is Proudly Designed and Built in California Q lif i
3. Black Tied Together with Black Red Switch Leg 1 888 QUIETCOOL B Feed the 2 wire Romex through the handy box Using the included wire nuts tie the black wires together the white neutral wires together your bare copper wire and green ground wires together f Carefully reinstall the handy box cover Figure 3 1B Tie All Ground 6 Bare Copper Wires Together QuietCoo Whole House Fan a4 Black Wires Together 14 2 Wire gam All White Common Wires Together 3 2 Two Speed Wiring for QC CL 2250 3100 4700 For this installation you will need a and 3 wire Romex an 8 Hour Timer and HIGH LOW OFF Switch Using the 8 wire Romex attach the black wire to the bottom gold screw on the right of the switch for high speed and attach the red wire to the top gold screw on the right for low speed see figure 3 2A With a piece of bare copper wire attach it to the green ground screw on the switch Using a wire nut tie all bare copper wires together with the green ground wire on the timer Using the included wire nuts tie the black wire from the wire power source to the black wire on the timer the white neutral wire from the wire power source to the white neutral wire on the timer and the white neitral wire from the fan Attach the red leg wire from the timer to the gold screw on the right of the switch Install the switches and switch plate cover Begin wiring the fan by open
4. Always fasten the damper box to the joist in the attic the nylon straps and the long wood screws provided support the duct to the framing This will stabilize the entire assembly Replace any insulation that was removed The installation of the fan is now complete VERY IMPORTANT Make sure the fan blade spins freely This is very important to system operation NOTE Local building codes and standards must be adhered to in the installation of this unit AVOID BACK DRAFTS Care should be taken to avoid back drafting combustion appliances that are installed in the conditioned space It is strongly recommended that combustion appliances NOT be installed in such a manner that they use room air for combustion Whole house fans are capable of pulling large quantities of air from the home and particularly if not enough windows are open This could easily back draft gas appliances located inside your home 3 WIRING A 3 1 Single Speed Wiring For wiring of the Classic QC CL 1500 Whole House Fan with one speed 3 2 Two Speed Wiring eoo eoooo For wiring of the CL 2250 CL 3100 and CL 4 00 Whole House Fan with two speeds NOTE Wiring Diagrams are for examples only and wiring should be done by an experienced electrician 3 3 Two
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6. fan motor head attach the black wire to the bottom gold screw on the right see Figure 3 3A Attach the red wire from the 8 Hour Timer to the bottom black screw on the switch Using the wire Romex from your power source tie the black wire to the black wire on the timer with a wire nut a piece of bare copper wire and attach it to the green ground screw on the switch Using a wire nut tie all copper wires together with the green ground wire from the timer lie all the white wires together Finish the installation of your switches and switch cover plate start by wiring the first motor head Open up the handy box and take off all the wire nuts Unscrew the green ground wire and detach the green ground wire from the power cord Remove the power cord the green ground wire to the handy box Cut your green ground wire in half and strip both sides see Figure 3 3B Feed the wire Romex into the handy box Using the included wire nuts tie the black wires together for high speed lie the remaining white neutral wires together your bare copper wires and green ground wires together Carefully reinstall the handy box cover Move to the second motor head pen up the handy box and take off all the wire nuts Unscrew the green ground wire and detach the green ground wire from the power cord Remove the power cord Reattach the green ground wire to the handy box Cut your green ground wire in half and strip both sides
7. see Figure 3 3B Feed the wire Romex into the handy box Using the included wire nuts tie the black wires together for high speed the remaining white neutral wires together your bare copper wires and green ground wires together Carefully reinstall the handy box cover QUIETCOOLSYSTEMS COM Figure 3 3A QuietCool Power Source Whole House Fans Two Speed Wiring zm e Tie Common Wires Together 14 2 Wire e e 14 2 Wire Black Tied Together with Black Tie All Ground 8 Bare Copper Wires Together 49e1g Red Switch Leg Figure 3 3B uietCool Cap Red Wire Whole House Fan Tie All Ground 6 Bare Copper Wires Together Common Wires Together 1 888 QUIETCOOL 4 SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 41 When to Run the QuietCool Whole House Fans Anytime it is cooler outside than the inside of your home the system will work effectively In the summer this normally happens in the late afternoon to early evening through to the next morning We recommend running your fan through the evening If you have a multi speed fan you will get the best cooling effect when you turn the fan on low after desired cooling occurs and let it run throughout the night 42 Where to Start Cooling the Home We recommend cooling the area where you are going to be spending the most time for the next few hours For example in most family situations the ear
8. Cool WHOLE HOUSE SYSTEMS THE NATURAL CHOICE FOR ENERGY SAVINGS OWNERS GUIDE d E ad y Es Ea SEE HEAR FEEL IHE DIFFERENCE GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions All safety and operation instructions must be read Retain Instructions he safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings should be followed Follow Instructions All installing and operating instructions should be followed Water he QuietCool system should not be used near water If you live in a very humid climate be sure to cover your damper box with insulation to reduce condensation Heat QuietCool system should be situated away from heat sources Damage Requiring Service Only qualified service personnel should service the QuietCool system The user should not attempt to service the product CONTENTS 9 C 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW se eee ee eee 1 uietCool 11 Introduction PENNE I WHOLE HOUSE FAN SYSTEMS l Features ea wn Eo a Hw 1 Ld DENEM s rassar ean aco d orca a CER a ws 98 XE Ree C 14 system Venting Requirements eee C 2 INSTALLATION 0 HR n d cl Installing uaaa a e d WIRING I I es 6 31 Single Speed WINING a a n wo Speed
9. Speed Wiring For wiring of the Classic QC CL 6400 Whole House Fan with two speeds NOTE QuietCool whole house fans can be used with the included power cord with a plug outlet but will only operate on high speed The system will also work with a wireless system using the power cord QUIETCOOLSYSTEMS COM 3 1 Single Speed Wiring for QC CL 1500 l For this installation you will need 8 2 wire Romex and an 8 Hour Timer Using the included wire nuts tie the black wire from the first wire Romex from the power source to the black wire on the timer see Figure 3 1A Using a wire nut tie the black wire on the wire Romex from the fan to the red wire on the timer 3 Using a wire nut tie the bare copper wires together with the green ground wire on the timer 4 Using a wire nut tie the white neutral wires from the Romex to the white neutral wire on the timer O Begin wiring the fan by opening up the handy box lake off the wire nuts within the handy box Unscrew the green ground wire Detach the green ground wire from the power cord Remove the power cord Re attach the ground screw and wire to the handy box Cut your green ground wire in half and strip both sides see Figure 3 1B Figure 3 1A amp 3uietCool Power Source Whole House Fan Single Speed Wiring White Common Wires Together 14 2 Wire 14 2 Wire Tie Ground amp Bare Tie Black and Red Wires Together
10. etCool system is very easy Simply follow the steps given below 1 Determine from down below in which areas you would like to install your QuietCool fans 6o up into the attic to mark the exact location for each fan Take the cardboard cut out template and a small screwdriver with you Make sure the template fits between the framing QuietCool Fan Model Rough Opening QC CL 1500 1 1 4 x 1424 m BIG Iber xc Mer Scan this QR code for more information about QC CL 3100 14 1 4 x 22 1 4 inatsllstian OIG DEEST 14 174 x 30 14 QC CL 6400 14 1 4 x 36 1 4 When you have chosen your exact spot place the The rough opening size varies depending on which model of QuietCool fan you are installing template on the spot and mark it at each corner by pushing the screwdriver through at each corner to make a hole so that you can find it from below 1 888 QUIETCOOL 3 From below place the cut out template on the ceiling at each location making sure that you have at least 2 inches of clearance all around it While holding the template in place mark its outline with a pencil NOTE Repeat these steps at each location L Using a drywall saw or similar device cut out the hole in the ceiling NOTE Repeat these steps at each location 5 and unpack each QuietUool fan the main assembly which includes the motor housino damper box and duct into the attic throug
11. h the crawl hole and move into position near the ceiling cut out hole QUIETCOOLSYSTEMS COM B the motor head from the rafters by fastening the T 8 Return to the attic and go to each location Using metal strapping that is attached to the motor heads to the rafters with the wood screws Make sure that the power box on the motor head is at the very top M ite Li i Secure duct to damper box using three black sharp screws Make sure the duct has a gentle 90 degree bend to help reduce noise level Once all of the QuietCool fans are hung it s time to go below and install the damper box we 4 and ceiling grill at each intake location Look through the hole and make sure there are no kinks or twists in the ducting Pull the damper box down through the hole in the ceiling Fasten the damper box to either the drywall or the joist in the attic While holding it in place install a 1 3 8 drywall screw through the drywall into the flange of damper box on each side to temporarily hold the box in place Remove ceiling grille and screws from its packaging Center the grille over the ceiling box Install the grille with the white screws provided by screwing through flange of the damper box Some ceiling surfaces are uneven and may cause a small gap to be present This can easily be caulked later if excessive Repeat these steps at each location
12. ing up the handy box lake off the wire nuts within the handy box Unscrew the green ground wire from the handy box Detach the green ground wire from the power cord Remove the power cord Re attach the ground screw and wire to the handy box Cut your green ground wire in half and strip both sides see Figure 3 2B QUIETCOOLSYSTEMS COM Figure 3 2A QuietCool Power Source Whole House Fan T Two Speed Wiring m Tie Common White Wires Together 14 2 Wire e7 e7 Black Tied Together with Black Tie All Ground 6 Bare Copper Wires Together CO paadg pay paads uBiH x2elg Low Red Switch Leg B Feed the 2 wire Romex into the handy box Using the included wire nuts tie the black wires together for high speed the red wires together for low speed the remaining white neutral wires together your bare copper wires and green ground wires together 7 Carefully reinstall the handy box cover Figure 3 2B 3uietCool Tie All Ground 8 Bare Copper Wires Together Whole House Fan eee 14 3 Wire All Black Wires Together Common Wires Together 1 888 QUIETCOOL 3 3 Two Speed Wiring for QC CL 6400 For this installation you will need 3 8 wire Romex an 8 Hour Timer and a Double Stack Single Pole switch Using the e wire Romex from the first fan motor head attach the black wire to the top gold screw on the right Using the e wire Romex from the second
13. ities Your QuietCool system can greatly reduce this problem by bringing in fresh air and exhausting stale polluted air all year round If you have any trouble installing or operating your new QuietCool whole house fan please visit our website at www QuietCoolSystems com for support or call us at 951 325 6340 Quiet Cool is proudly designed and built in California QUIETCOOLSYSTEMS COM C Manufacturing Inc 10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY QC ORIGINAL CLASSIC LINE WHOLE HOUSE FANS QC Manufacturing Inc extends this warranty to the original purchaser of the following QuietCool Original Classic Line Models QC CL 1500 QC CL 2250 QC CL 3100 QC CL 4700 and QC CL 6400 installed and used in a residence under normal conditions within the United States A Ten year coverage applies to the QuietCool motor fan assembly At our option we will repair or replace any part of the assembly should it fail to operate during the first ten years from the date of original purchase B One year coverage for all other components including grills housings controls and accessories furnished by QC Manufacturing Inc At our option we will repair or replace any part which fails as a result of defective material or workmanship during the first year from the original date of purchase C This warranty does not cover any of the following 1 Incidental or consequential damage resulting from the operation of our equipment or any malfunction thereof
14. ly evening is spent in the kitchen or family room area Assuming this to be true this is where you would want to start the cooling process Begin by opening a few windows in the area you are going to be spending your time and turn on all of your QuietCool fans at once for maximum cooling he cooler air outside will immediately begin to create a breeze in the home making you feel up to 10 degrees cooler instantly pening windows too wide or opening too many windows will lessen the cooling breeze you feel The breeze will flow through your home and make its way to each QuietCool you have in operation As it gets later in the evening and even cooler outside you can begin to open windows in other rooms of your home to prepare for bedtime hen when it s time for bed you should close all the windows in your main living space but leave the windows in your occupied bedrooms open his will provide each room with a cool breeze as long as desired If you are using an 8 hour timer you can automate your fan and have it turn off when you anticipate it being comfortable for sleeping If you have a QuietCool installed in each bedroom as we recommend you can enjoy the breeze and your privacy with your door closed 4 3 Indoor Quality You will want to ventilate your home on a very regular basis Many studies show that the air inside the homes in the United States is more polluted than the air outside This is generally true even in the smoggiest of c
15. r than the indoor air crack open a few windows turn your QuietCool on and enjoy the hot air being sucked out of your home and pushed out of your attic with a nice cool breeze While performing 15 22 complete air exchanges per hour the QuietCool whole house fan system will force the hot stale air out of the attic which will help your house stay cooler during the hotter hours of the next day le Features Standard PSC Motor Patented Design Made in USA 10 Year Warranty 1 888 QUIETCOOL 1 3 Benefits 9 o o SAVES COOLS VENTILATES EXHAUSTS 14 System Venting Requirements 900000090000090090000090090000009000000000000090900000090000000000000009000009000000000000009900000090000000000000090000009000000000000000000009000000000000009000000900000000000000000000900000000000000000000090000000000000900000009000000090000000900000090000090909000009 VERY IMPORTANT 1 SQUARE FOOT OF NET FREE VENTING PER 750 CFM REQUIRED VENTILATION 1 50 FT FOR EACH 750 Vent Type Model Average Size Venting Sq Ft Eave Vent 3 Varioius Various Ridge Vent a Various Soffit Vent E Wx Various QUIETCOOLSYSTEMS COM 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Installing QuietCool NOTE Be sure to plug in your fan before attempting to install to ensure that the fan is operational If the fan is not operational call the company that you purchased the fan from and request an exchange Installing the Qui
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