User Guide

Fantech RVF Series Fans
Please note: When installing the RVF units, an extra 1” diameter should be added to the “Dia.”
dimension to determine proper through-the-wall hole size in order to allow adequate space for duct
connection. Also, a high quality caulk capable of adhering to masonry and sheet metal should be used
behind the housing backplate to assure a leak proof connection between fan housing and wall.
Description
Centrifugal type wall mount exhausters suitable for residential or light commercial applications. Fans are
designed for easy installation. RVF Series fans are approved for use as remote mount exhausters with
residential range hoods. Motors are capable of operating in air stream temperature of up to 140
o
F. All
units are 100% speed controllable through a decrease in voltage using either a solid state or transformer
type speed control. RVF exhausters can be supplied with optional equipment including integral
disconnect switch, duct mounting clamps, backdraft dampers, etc. All units are backed by Fantech’s
Five Year Warranty.
Guide Specifications for Model RVF Wall Mount Exhausters
Construction
Housing
 Wall mount exhaust fans shall be of the centrifugal, direct driven type.
 Fan housing shall be constructed of heavy gauge galvanized sheet metal with a white baked enamel
finish.
 Wall mount backplate shall be provided with a gasket seal to prevent leakage and to isolate
vibration.
 Discharge cover shall be easily removable for mounting and/or service of the fan.
 Pre-wired internal terminal box shall be provided for electrical connection.
Motor
 Motorized impeller shall be an external rotor type, with permanent split capacitor.
 Motor shall be a permanently sealed self lubricating ball bearing type.
 Motor shall be equipped with automatic reset thermal overload protection.
 Motor shall be acceptable for continuous duty.
 Sufficient service factor shall be provided to ensure long maintenance free operation over
maximum load conditions.
Wheel
 Fan wheel shall be of the backward inclined centrifugal type with a well designed inlet venturi for
maximum performance.
 Motorized impeller shall be both statically and dynamically balanced as one integral unit to provide
for vibration free performance.
Performance
 Fan performance shall be based on tests conducted in accordance with HVI and certified by HVI
Code Approval
 Fan shall be tested and approved by UL and CSA (or equal) for safety.
RVF Series shall be manufactured under the authority of Fantech, Inc., Sarasota, FL.
United States 1712 Northgate Blvd. · Sarasota, FL 34234 · 1.800.747.1762 · www.fantech.net
Canada 50 Kanalflakt Way · Bouctouche, NB E4S 3M5 · 1.800.565.3548 · www.fantech.ca
Fantech, reserves the right to modify, at any time and without notice, any or all of its products’ features, designs, components and specifications to maintain
their technological leadership position.
Article #: 450417
Rev Date: 070507