Specifications

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7. Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does the fan always have to be on when I
have a re in the replace?
A. The motor can only be cooled when the chimney
fan is operating, thus the fan should always be on
when you have a re in the replace. Otherwise, you
may reduce the longevity of the fan. You may,
however, run it at a very low speed.
Q. The replace spills due to negative pressure
in the house. Won’t the chimney fan add to the
problem?
A. Any exhaust fan will pull air out. However, proper
use of the fan speed control assures the chimney
fan simply simulates the natural draft required for the
replace to operate. Thus, the chimney fan will not
exhaust more air than a well-functioning replace
would have done.
*It is important to emphasize that all furnaces, water
heaters and other combustion equipment be checked
for proper venting before regular use of a chimney
fan.
Q. Can the fan be recessed or hidden?
A. Yes, the fan may be recessed or hidden, with
chimney pots, copper caps, or cupolas, as long as
the fan is allowed to vent properly. ENERVEX
recommends a minimum clearance of 1 1/2” on each
side of the fan.
Q. Does the chimney fan have to be removed
every time I have my chimney cleaned?
A. No, the fan is equipped with hinges, which allows
the top of the fan to be tilted. This gives full
access to the chimney for cleaning purposes.
Q. Does the fan require its own circuit?
A. No, the fan only draws about 1 to 4 amps (about
the same as a standard light bulb), depending on the
size, and runs on 110 volts.
Q. Can you run the wire inside the ue?
A. No. However, it may be run inside a chase.
Otherwise it will have to be run on the outside of the
chimney.
Q. What happens when you have a re in the
replace and a power failure occurs?
A. Obviously, the fan will stop working, and you may
experience the same problems with smoke or draft
that caused you to put the fan on to begin with.
However – a power failure will cause all other fans in
the house to stop running as well, which may
increase the natural draft in the chimney. The fan
itself offers very little resistance to the ow.
Q. What if the chimney has a constant down-
draft and odor when not in use?
A. Leave the fan running continuously at a very low
setting.
Q. Is the fan noisy?
A. The fan is equipped with a very quiet motor, and
is installed outside and at the end of the
chimney. Noise is usually not an issue unless the fan
is installed incorrectly or if the ue is extremely
narrow or short.
Q. How involved is the installation?
A. Installations vary from house to house, but typi-
cally a fan can be installed and wired in just a few
hours. No major reconstruction is needed.
Q. Can the fan be installed on a pre-fabricated
chimney?
A. Yes, the fan can be installed on a pre-fabricated
metal chimney. An adapter is used to t the fan onto
the size and type of metal chimney in use.
Q. What about the appearance of the fan?
A. The fan is low-prole and a at charcoal grey in
color. In most cases, the fan is barely noticeable
from the ground. As discussed in a previous FAQ,
the fan can be disguised by a cap or chimney pot.
The fan may be painted with a high-temperature
paint to match the house if so desired.
Q. How much energy does the fan use?
A. The chimney fan consumes a minimal amount of
energy - about as much as a standard light bulb - so
you do not have to worry about high energy bills or
an overloaded circuit breaker.
Q. What happens to the fan in very windy
weather?
A. Nothing. The fan will certainly stay in place on the
chimney and is strong enough to counter any gusts
while operating.
Q. Do you guarantee it will work?
A. Yes. We offer a six month unconditional money-
back guarantee should the fan not meet your expec-
tations. Furthermore, each fan comes with a two year
factory warranty and ten year corrosion warranty.