Tamarack Technologies Fan HV User's Manual
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1. Figure 2 3 Install the foam gasket supplied on the top of the joists and added framing Check the joint between 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 installation Figure 3 Use a low expansion spray foam sealant not supplied 4 Set the HV on the gasket with the doors facing to open into the attic The lower Figure 2 housing will fit into the box with the mounting flanges overlapping the joists Figure 4 The HV should not be forced into this opening Forcing it into place may cause the doors to bind and not function properly 5 If desired secure the HV to the top of the joists using the screws provided When fastening the mounting flange to the joists care should be taken that all screws are tightened evenly to avoid the door hinges binding 6 Wire the HV as shown in the Wiring section of this manual It is recommended that the wiring of the HV be done by a licensed electrician Figure 3 7 Check the HV for proper operation Turn the unit on and allow 30 seconds for the doors to fully cycle open and the fans to start DO NOT FORCE THE DOORS OPEN 8 Install the grille 6 screws included on the ceiling below the fan Figure 5 Operating your HV IMPORTANT Be sure at least one window is open when the fan is operating HV1000 The HV1000 is operated by the wall switch installed per the wiring2. 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 AMER PATH HMI oes VAI Tamarack Technologies Inc 320 Main Street e Buzzards Bay MA 02532 lt 0 508 759 4660 800 222 5932 Fax 508 759 6001 www tamtech com
3. label affixed to the HV next to the junction utility box AN lt D Tamarack Technologies Inc 320 Main Street Buzzards Bay MA 02532 508 759 4660 800 222 5932 Fax 508 759 6001 www tamtech com Installation Tools and supplies needed You will need two pieces of 2x stock to match your existing framing a saw to cut the hole in the ceiling a hammer or screw gun to attach the blocking to the existing joists and both a flat head and Phillips head screw driver to attach the grille and for the electrical work 1 Cut a hole in the ceiling under where the HV will be installed The dimensions of the hole should be no greater than 23 1 2 x 14 This will allow for the grille to cover the exposed sheetrock edges Suggested methods for making the proper sized hole in the ceiling are Cut a pilot hole under where the fan will be installed Cut toward the edge to find the joist pattern and lay out the fan opening on the ceiling Figure 1 or mark the four corners of the opening from the attic side and draw a line between each of the four corners to lay out the fan opening or use a stud finder to locate the joists cut a template from the fan packaging material and use the template to lay out the fan opening Figure 1 2 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 form a box between the joists
4. must be plugged into a constant grounded power source When connected to power it will be fully functional with the hand held remote control unit When any of the buttons on the remote control are pushed the red indicator light should momentarily flash Optional Controls Hardwiring the unit to wall switches using the BLUE and YELLOW wires will provide additional manual control The BLUE wire will provide on off control and the YELLOW wire will provide high or low speed control Using a switch in the ON position will override the remote control function Use only SPST single pole single throw switches Control Box Yellow Grounded Plug High Low Wall Switches 110 120 VAC Hot Black supply source Drawing is not to scale The HV whole house cooling fans are not for use with solid state speed controls T P A Remote Control Kit for the HV1000 is available and may be purchased separately Installation is quick and easy and it may be installed at any time Care All the motors in the HV are permanently sealed and do not require oiling To keep dirt dust and debris from the fans we recommend that you periodically remove the grille from within the living space and dust the fan blades Please remember to make sure that the fan is OFF before dusting the fan blades Specifications Voltage aciava ck ai Rares 115VAC 60 Hz Power HV1000 sees 112 Watts HV1600 276 Watts Airflow 03 System HV1000 on 1000 CFM H
5. HV Series Whole House Cooling Fans Product Manual amp Installation Guide HVM 02 PLEASE LEAVE WITH HOMEOWNER Serial Number Date of Purchase Point of Purchase What the HV whole house cooling fans do The HV is used to assist the natural cooling process in the house When the outside temperature drops below the inside temperature the cooler outside air can be used to cool the house The HV will pull the cooler air from the outside through the house up into the attic and push the hot air outside The HV is a fan product and will not cool the house below the outside air temperature or create a noticeable breeze The HV can be used any time for as long as needed to cool or change the air in the house The best location for your HV The HV should be located as central as possible to the area that you want to cool Above a central hallway or at the top of a stairwell provide the best airflow The fan can also be mounted vertically exhausting through a knee wall into an under the eaves attic space Cooler outside air should be able to move through the window the space that needs to be cooled and exhaust out through the fan into the attic Warning Not to be used over cooking appliances HV1000 Before installing your HV Read all instructions carefully gt Some state and local electrical codes require fan products be installed by a licensed electrician Check with your local code officials before installation gt Mak
6. V1600 High 1600 CFM HV1600 LOW 900 CFM R Value HV1000 amp HV1600 GR R 22 HV1000 DB amp HV1600 GDR R 38 Weight HV1000 0cece eee 17 Lbs HV1600 0 0ceeee 21 Lbs Rough Opening 0eeee 14 x 22 7 Grille Dimensions 0006 15 x 25 Grille Color cccccccccee cena eens White Troubleshooting HV1000 The most common problem with the HV1000 is caused by incorrect wiring Before you check anything else make sure WHITE wire in HV1000 is connected to 115 VAC Line Neutral RED wire in HV1000 is connected to 115 VAC Line Hot Constant Hot Feed BLACK wire in HV1000 is connected to a switch that will make it hot when the switch is closed HV1600 If the wireless remote fails to activate the fan the batteries may need replacing The transmitter uses two type CR2016 3V coin cell batteries Remove the back plate from the transmitter and remove the batteries Following the markings above the battery holders replace the batteries Secure the back plate to the transmitter Switch Doors Fans Possible Cause Try On Do Not Open Do Not Run No Power Check connections and circuit breakers On Do Not Open Do Not Run No constant power on RED Check wiring connections There must be audible click constant power on the red wire Off Do Not Close Stop RED and BLACK are connected Check wiring connections Connection
7. e sure that you have adequate net free exhaust area out of your attic A minimum of 2 square feet is required for the HV1000 and 3 1 2 square feet for the HV1600 This can be accomplished with a combination of roof ridge soffit or gable end vents or other attic exhaust points gt Make sure that there is enough clearance for the doors to open Minimum requirement for the HV with R22 insulating doors HV1000 and HV1600 GR is 11 and 12 for models with R38 insulating doors HV1000 DB and HV1600 GDR gt Make sure that there aren t any pipes wires rafters or air conditioning or heating ducts running through the space where the HV will be installed and that the doors will face an unoccupied area Unpacking your HV When you have unpacked your HV carefully you will find the following HV1000 silver faced insulation HV1600 gold faced insulation One 1 HV1000 Whole House Cooler One 1 HV1600 Whole House Cooler DO NOT One 1 White Metal Grille w 6 Screws One 1 White Metal Grille w 6 Screws PULL ON One 1 Package of Foam Gasket One 1 Package of Foam Gasket CARRY BY One 1 Metal Electrical Box Cover w 2 Screws Four 4 8x3 4 Screws OR STRESS One 1 Wall Switch SPST One 1 Hand Held Remote Transmitter THE DOORS Four 4 8x3 4 Screws One 1 Grounding Screw green Tip Please note the serial number date of purchase and the point of purchase on the top of this page for handy reference The serial number is located on a
8. instructions HV1600 The HV1600 is controlled by the hand held remote transmitter Button 1 is used to turn the unit On Off and button 2 for High Low Additional controls when used may override the remote control See the Wiring section of this manual for further details Figure 5 Tip Some owners find the installation has a more finished look when the inside of the blocking has been painted before the unit is installed and the grille is put in place Wiring Important Because of the motorized doors wiring the HV is different than a normal ON OFF fan Please follow the instructions carefully Be sure to turn off power before wiring the HV Whole House Fan It is recommended that the wiring of the HV be done by a licensed electrician close The fan operation is controlled internally The HV requires a constant source of power Because the doors are motorized they need power to open and power to HV1000 There are three wires in the electrical box WHITE RED and BLACK e Connect the WHITE wire to Line Neutral e Connect the RED wire to Line Hot e Connect the BLACK wire to a Switched Hot Feed When 115 VAC Hot is applied to it the doors will open When 115 VAC Hot is removed the doors will close e Connect the ground wire to the screw in the electrical box Black switched Line Hot Black Drawing is not to scale HV1600 The HV1600 is connected to power through the line cord and
9. ot void warranty provided the wiring is performed by a licensed 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 WARRANTY 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 PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY HEREUNDER MOREOVER ANY LIABILITY OF TAMARACK TECHNOLOGIES INC FOR THE PRODUCT 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
10. s at the together fan must be made individually On Both Open One Fan Runs Something blocking fan rotation Turn the power off and check for foreign matter blocking blade rotation On Both Open One One Fan Runs Door motor gears or switch may Remove fan from between joists and test closes then have been stressed during operation while fan is sitting on top of joists If opens installation Framing opening may the fan operates enlarge the opening and be too small return the fan to installed position Off Both Closed Stop Door motor gears or switch may Remove fan from between joists and test One opens then have been stressed during operation while fan is sitting on top of joists If closes installation Framing opening may the fan operates enlarge the opening and be too small return the fan to installed position TiP Our unique energy saving system the R Gardian is designed for homes with blown in insulation and will protect your insulation when using an HV Whole House Cooler The R Gardian may be purchased separately LIMITED WARRANTY If within the period of three years from the date of purchase the HV 1000 or HV 1600 the Product is defective or malfunctions in normal home use Tamarack Technologies Inc will repair or replace the Product at its discretion without charge for labor or materials Customer is responsible for shipping charges NOTE Some states codes require fans to be hardwired Hardwiring of the HV1600 will n
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