Tamarack Technologies GH.02 User's Manual
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1. wall switches using the BLUE and YELLOW wires will provide additional manual control Using these switches will override the remote control function Figure 6 SPECIFICATION Electrical Voltage Power Air Flow Operation Insulation Value of Closed Doors Weights Top Housing Lower Housing 115 VAC 60Hz High Speed 450 Watts Low Speed 340 Watts High Speed 3400 CFM Low Speed 1900 CFM 30 second Door Cycle Time Open Close MODEL GH R 22 MODEL GHD R 38 Whole House Ventilator 48 Lbs Shipping 67 Lbs 26 1 4 long x 26 W x 14 1 8 H 25 7 8 long x 29 1 2 W x 13 5 8 H GHOST WHOLE HOUSE VENTILATOR PRODUCT MANUAL amp INSTALLATION GUIDE l decency three S Programming the e wireless fails to activate the fan try the following The battery may need replacing The transmitter uses a type A23 12V GHOST Remote battery Remove the back plate from the transmitter and remove the battery Remove the cover from the Following the markings replace the battery and secure the back plate black box to the transmitter e Check that all the connections are tight and that there is power to the outlet e If wall switches are also used to control the Ghost check to see that they are not in use and overriding the hand held transmitter e The hand transmitter and the receiver may not be communicating Try to Push the ON button on the reestablish communication by following t2. GHOST GH 02 WHOLE HOUSE VENTILATOR PRODUCT MANUAL amp INSTALLATION GUIDE Serial Number Date of Purchase Point of Purchase The serial number is located on the shipping carton and on a label affixed to an insulated door Unpacking your GHOST When you have unpacked your GHOST carefully you will find the following One 1 GHOST The Best Location for your GHOST The GHOST should be installed in your attic in a central location within your home Above a central hallway or at the top of a stairwell will provide the best airflow gt Make sure that there aren t any pipes wires rafters or air conditioning or heating ducts running through the space where the GHOST will be installed The GHOST can NOT be mounted vertically gt Make sure that you have adequate exhaust area out of your attic This can be accomplished with a combination of roof ridge or gable end vents The GHOST requires a minimum of 9 square feet of attic exhaust area gt If your home has an engineered roofing system care should be taken that the GHOST will fit within the truss layout READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WN Use this unit in the manner intended by the manufacturer If you have any questions contact the manufacturer NW Before servicing or cleaning unit switch power off at service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being switch
3. TY DOES NOT APPLY TO THE PRODUCT USED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ITS TERRITORIAL POSSESSIONS AND CANADA EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IS GIVEN OR AUTHORIZED BY TAMARACK TECHNOLOGIES INC AND ALL OTHER SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PUR POSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY HEREUNDER MOREOVER ANY LIABILITY OF TAMARACK TECHNOLOGIES INC FOR THE PROD UCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPLACEMENT VALUE OF THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL TAMARACK TECHNOLOGIES INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY OR COMMERCIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF THE CAUSE THEREOF OCCURRING EITHER DURING OR AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DAMAGES TO ANY PART OF A BUILDING OR ITS CONTENTS NOTE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Z Tamarack A Technologies Inc i Ventilation Solutions 320 Main Street Buzzards Bay Ma 02532 www tamtech com 508 759 4660 800 222 5932 Fax 508 759 6001
4. ed on accidentally When the service disconnecting cannot be locked securely fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel NW When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling do not damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities NW Never place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower mM Do not use this fan over a tub or shower Do not use this fan over cooking appliances NM WARNING To Reduce The Risk of Fire or Electric Shock Do Not Use This Fan With Any Solid State Speed Control Device CAUTION For General Ventilation 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 T Tamarack Technologies Inc 320 Main Street Buzzards Bay MA 02532 4 508 759 4660 800 222 5932 Fax 508 759 6001 gt www tamtech com Installation Tools and supplies needed You will need the following items two pieces of 2x stock to match your existing framing a saw to cut the hole in the ceiling a ham mer or screw gun to attach the blocking to the existing joists a Phillips head screw driver to attach the grille weather strip mate rial and low expansion spray foam sealant 1 The fan housing will fit either 16 or 24 on center framing Cut two pieces of 2x stock 2 x 6 or 2 x 8 etc of the same dimension as the existing joists Add these pieces of framing to for
5. he framing DO NOT DRAG THE GHOST INTO POSITION AS THIS MAY SEVERLY DAMAGE IT 5 Set the GHOST upper housing at an angle on top of the lower housing orienting the upper housing so that the fan motor connections are located in the same cor ner Figure 4 Push the fan electrical connection into the fan electrical feed The connectors are keyed so they will only connect correctly Figure 5 Figure 2 Figure 5 6 Rotate the upper housing until it lines up with the lower housing Make sure the edges of the two hous ings mate all the way around the GHOST Figure 6 and then pull the black attachment handles down over their attachment posts Figure 7 7 If desired secure the GHOST to the top of the joists 8 Plug the connector from the GHOST into the Control Box Plug the Control Box into an unswitched grounded receptacle 9 Install the ceiling grille screws provided 10 Check the unit for proper operation Turn the unit on it will take 30 seconds for the doors to open Fan starts the fan should start and run smoothly Be sure at least one window Is open when the fan is operating WARNING State and local electrical codes may require that the GHOST be installed by a licensed electrician Check with your local code officials before installing Be sure to turn off power before wiring the GHOST Whole House fan VVIRING HI LO SPST Switch ON OFF SPST Switch Hardwiring the unit to
6. he instruction further along in Hand Held Remote the Troubleshooting section of this manual you should hear clicking e The doors on the GHOST should start to open e Push the Learn button momentarily you should hear a beep lf the doors are open but the fan is not rotating try the following e Check the electrical connection between the upper and lower sections e Turn off the power and check for foreign matter blocking fan rotation LIMITED WARRANTY within the period of three years from the date of purchase the GHOST the Product is defective or malfunctions in normal home use Tamarack Technologies Inc will repair or replace the Product at its discretion Customer is responsible for shipping charges NOTE Some states codes require fans to be hardwired HARDWIRING THE GHOST WILL NOT VOID WARRANTY PROVIDING THE WIRING IS PERFORMED BY ALICENSED ELECTRICIAN CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This Warranty is subject to the following conditions exclusions and limitations THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM INSTALLATION OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE THAT HAS BEEN UNDERTAKEN OTHER THAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN OR CAUSED BY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FURNACES SOLARIA ETC FROM REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS ATTEMPTED BY PERSONS OTHER THAN TAMARACK TECHNOLOGIES INC FROM ABUSE ACCIDENTAL OR SHIPPING DAMAGE OR ACTS OF GOD THIS WAR RAN
7. m a box between the joists Figure 1 TIP When the GHOST is to be installed in a hallway or other location with low ceilings some homeowners find that building a box out of 2 x 10s or similar material will raise the GHOST to a position where the noise level will be reduced but the efficiency of the fans will not be diminished 2 Cut a hole in the ceiling under where the GHOST will be installed The hole should be no larger than 14 1 2 x 22 1 2 This will allow for the grille to cover the ex posed edges The suggested method for making the proper sized hole in the ceiling is cut a pilot hole under where the fan will be installed Figure 2 From above using a saw cut along the inside edge of the framework removing the ceiling panel and any strapping within the framework Do not damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities 3 Install a foam weather stripping or other flexible mate rial not supplied on the top of the joists and added fram ing This will serve to seal between the housing and the framing as well as dampen vibrations Check the joint be tween the ceiling and the 2x stock Some types of ceilings are spaced away from the joists Any gap between the 2x s and the ceiling should be sealed prior to final instal lation Figure 3 Use a low expansion spray foam sealant not supplied 4 Set the GHOST lower housing onto the framing The lower housing will fit into the box with the mounting flanges overlapping t
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