Specifications

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3000775 12.12
Fig. 1
The RSV 200-450 Chimney Fan consists of the following
components:
a. Top section f. Locking hinge
b. Bottom section g. Bird screen
c. Motor h. Carrying handle
d. Centrifugal impeller i. Wiring conduit
e. Inlet for impeller
Max. 575°F (300°C)
1. Product Information
1.1 Function
The RSV chimney fan is intended for use as part of a chimney, stack or venting system. The
fan is designed to withstand the high temperatures associated with combustion, and can be used with natural gas,
  LP-gasandoil-redheatingappliancesystemswhereuegasesdonotexceed575
o
F (300
o
C) for intermittent
operation and 482
o
F(250
o
C) for continuous operation. It is approved for use with category I, II, III and IV appliances.
The RSV fan may be installed on a traditional vertical chimney system, or as part of a side-wall vented system.
Always install the fan at the chimney termination point.
The use of a chimney fan is not restricted to any type of chimney, because the fan creates a
negative pressure (below atmospheric) in the chimney system. However, always follow the heating appliance
  manufacturer’sinstructionsregardingspecicventingrequirements.
The fan is designed to prevent draft problems by creating mechanical draft in chimney and stack systems. It can
  alsobeusedtoincreasethecapacityandefciencyofsuchasystem.
The fan housing is made of heavy cast aluminum and can be opened for easy cleaning. The RSV 200-450 have a
backward inclined impeller. It is made of cast aluminum and has permanently attached balancing weights.
The motor is a direct drive, variable speed, class H insulated, high temperature motor. It has permanently
lubricated and sealed ball bearings and is maintenance free.
Installations must conform to the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Where required by the authority
having jurisdiction, the installation must also conform to the NFPA 31, 54 or 211.
All electrical wiring must be in accordance with the requirements of authority having jurisdiction or, in absence of
such requirements, with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
RSV is tested and listed to UL Standard 378 for Draft Equipment and CAN3-B255-M81 for
Mechanical Flue-Gas Exhausters (ETL Report 514733).
The RSV Fan is a listed component in the CASV, Chimney Automation System. The fan is approved for
use in dryer venting systems as well.
1.2 Components
Use
Code
Compliance
Listing
Description