Item #1005 588 347 1005 588 364 Model #CX242DDWTEVB CX30BD-2SPDEVB USE AND CARE GUIDE WHOLE HOUSE FANS CX30BD-2SPDEVB CX242DDWTEVB Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to the store, call Everbilt Customer Service 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST, Saturday 1-877-527-0313 HOMEDEPOT.COM THANK YOU We appreciate the trust and confidence you have placed in Everbilt through the purchase of this whole house fan.
Table of Contents Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pre-Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tools Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package Contents – CX242DDWTEVB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Package Contents – CX30BD-2SPDEVB . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty The manufacturer extends this warranty to the original retail purchaser of its model or, if this unit is purchased and installed by a new home builder, then to the original owner of the home. No subsequent purchaser of the unit or of a home in which it is installed is entitled to any of the benefits of this warranty. This product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years from the date of original retail purchase.
Pre-Installation (continued) PACKAGE CONTENTS – CX30BD-2SPDEVB A B C D E F Part Description Part Description Part Description A CX30BD-2SPDEVB fan C ON/OFF switch E Switch plate cover B Shutter assembly D HIGH/LOW switch F Wood screws PACKAGE CONTENTS – CX242DDWTEVB A B C D E F Part Description Part Description Part Description A CX242DDWTEVB fan C ON/OFF switch E Switch plate cover B Shutter assembly D HIGH/LOW switch F Wood screws 4
Pre-Installation (continued) IMPORTANT: Please read before attempting installation. The fan and shutter are designed for horizontal installation only. The louvers will not function in the vertical position. The wooden fan frame is installed on top of the joists, and the shutters open up between the joists. Therefore, the rough opening will be smaller than the fan frame size.
Installation - Joist-in 1 2 Preparing the shutter opening □□ Find a spot in the center of the hallway, drill a hole and feed a wire through to mark it. Cutting the shutter opening □□ Cut through the ceiling along the lines using a circular saw. Measure the depth of the drywall and adjust the saw so you only cut the drywall and avoid the joists. □□ Mark space around the wire equal to the area of the rough shutter opening in the table on page 5 in the joist-in option.
Installation - Joist-in (continued) 5 Preparing and installing the fan assembly CX242DDWTEVB (DIRECT DRIVE) CX30BD-2SPDEVB (BELT DRIVE) □□ Remove the fan blade and wire the motor first. See Step 7 on page 8. □□ Remove the hardware and remount the motor on the top side of the struts. □□ Replace and secure the blade so it is about half in and half out of the hub. □□ Position the fan belt on the pulleys and adjust it to fit snugly with about 1/2-in. deflection.
Installation - Joist-in (continued) 7 C Wiring the fan D GROUND GND IMPORTANT: All wiring supplies and installations must meet or exceed the requirements of local electrical and fire codes. Wire the fan to a 120 V, 60 Hz circuit only, using 14-3 twoconductor wiring with ground. BLK 7 ON 1 □□ Install the included switches (C/D) in a double-gang, UL listed wiring box, in a wall close to the fan. 4 MOTOR 5 6 □□ Disconnect the power supply or switch off the appropriate circuit breaker.
Installation - Joist-out 1 2 Preparing the shutter opening □□ Find a spot in the center of the hallway, drill a hole and feed a wire through to mark it. Cutting the shutter opening □□ Cut through the ceiling along the lines using a circular saw. Measure the depth of the drywall and adjust the saw so you only cut the drywall and avoid the joists. □□ Mark space around the wire equal to the area of the rough shutter opening in the table on page 5 in the joist-out option.
Installation - Joist-out 4 Framing the shutter opening □□ Use lumber of the same dimensions as your ceiling joists and fasten the boards to the edges of the frame opening using #12D nails. 5 Installing the facing □□ Use 2 X 6 boards to create a square with the inside dimensions being the same distance as the shortest dimension of the shutter rough opening (i.e., 26 in. for a 24-in. model, etc.). □□ Fasten the sheetrock to the new frame using 1-1/2 in. ring shank drywall nails.
Installation - Joist-out (continued) 6 Preparing and installing the fan assembly CX242DDWTEVB (DIRECT DRIVE) CX30BD-2SPDEVB (BELT DRIVE) □□ Remove the fan blade and wire the motor first. See Step 8 on page 12. □□ Remove the hardware and remount the motor on the top side of the struts. □□ Replace and secure the blade so it is about half in and half out of the hub. □□ Position the fan belt on the pulleys and adjust it to fit snugly with about 1/2-in. deflection.
Installation - Joist-out (continued) 8 C Wiring the fan D GROUND GND IMPORTANT: All wiring supplies and installations must meet or exceed the requirements of local electrical and fire codes. Wire the fan to a 120 V, 60 Hz circuit only, using 14-3 twoconductor wiring with ground. BLK 7 ON 1 □□ Install the included switches (C/D) in a double-gang, UL listed wiring box, in a wall close to the fan. 4 MOTOR 5 6 □□ Disconnect the power supply or switch off the appropriate circuit breaker.
Operation Whole House Fans cool your home by pulling in fresh, cooler air from outside through open windows and doors. For the best operation and most efficient cooling in a multi-story home, open windows on alternate levels. CAUTION: NEVER operate the fan without open windows or doors. CAUTION: If your home has a fireplace, be sure that the flue damper is closed to prevent chimney soot from being drawn into the house by the fan. DO NOT operate the fan when a fire is burning in the fireplace.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The fan will not turn on. □□ Ensure that there is a proper electrical connection. □□ Check the breaker in the main fuse panel. □□ Ensure that the belt is intact and/or installed (CX30BD-2SPDEVB belt-drive unit only). The fan will not turn off. □□ Ensure that there is a proper electrical connection. There is a loud noise coming from the unit. □□ Ensure that there are no obstructions or debris caught in the housing.
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to the store, call Everbilt Customer Service 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST, Saturday 1-877-527-0313 HOMEDEPOT.COM Retain this manual for future use.
