OWNER’S GUIDE SMART ATTIC ROOF MOUNT FAN AFR SMT ES-2.0 ! DO NOT THROW AWAY! SERIAL NUMBER FOR FAN IS LOCATED ON THE BACK COVER OF THE OWNER’S GUIDE.
CONTENTS 1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.3 System Venting Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GETTING STARTED - IMPORTANT!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2. INSTALLATION. . . .
1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW WELCOME 1.1 INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new QuietCool Smart Attic Fan! INSTALLATION QuietCool Attic Fans are the best in the business.
1.3 SYSTEM VENTING REQUIREMENTS ! VERY IMPORTANT: 1 SQUARE FOOT OF NET FREE VENT AREA PER 750 CFM ! RECOMMENDED: 2 TO 4 SQUARE FEET OF INLET VENTS PER FAN Venting plays a very significant role in the performace of QuietCool fans. QuietCool recommends a minimum of 1 SQ. FT. of venting for every 750 CFM in the QuietCool system. If an attic has at least 1:750 attic venting, the QuietCool system will operate efficiently and effectively.
READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL AN AFR FAN ! WELCOME GETTING STARTED NOTE: Always follow local building codes because the fan may require specific fasteners or anchoring systems not discussed in this installation guide. Installation should be done by a licensed roofing contractor. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All safety and operation instructions must be read. INSTALLATION 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3.
2. INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING AFR Installation Video: Watch the video by scanning the QR code or visit www.QuietCoolSystems.com/support 1. Determine in which area you would like to install your QuietCool AFR. 2. From inside the attic, find the center point between the two roof rafters and mark it as the center of the fan hole. Partially insert a screw into the center point mark. ! Figure 2.1A NOTE: If you have a tile roof, you will need to move the tiles out of the way before tracing and cutting.
Figure 2.1E WELCOME Figure 2.1F 9. With all fan cables connected and hanging inside the fan hole, slide the fan unit underneath the shingles until the fan reaches the top of the hole. Secure the fan flashing to the roof. Finish caulking around the fan and flashing it into the roof to make a nice seal. (See Figure 2.1E) INSTALLATION 10. If installing on a tile roof, cut tile appropriately and re-install the tile to fit snuggly around the fan housing. (See Figure 2.1F) 3.
7. Set the dip switch positions inside the Hub as shown in Figure 3.1A. 8. Power-on the Hub. The Power LED indicator will be lit. 9. Press the Test button to make sure the fan works. The Test LED indicator will blink three times every two seconds indicating 3-speed and the fan will be on high. Press the Test button again and the fan will switch to medium speed and the LED will blink twice every two seconds.
• Temp and Hum | Timer Indicator • This LED indicator will light up as shown below: • Blinking: Timer Mode Active • Solid: Smart Mode Active • Test Indicator • The Test LED indicator will light up as shown below when the Test button is pressed: • Two Speed Fan: blink three times every 2 seconds on HIGH, blink once every 2 seconds on LOW • Three Speed Fan: blink three times every 2 seconds on HIGH, blink twice every 2 seconds on MED, blink once every 2 seconds on LOW • Pair Indicator • The Pair LED indi
4. SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 DOWNLOADING THE QUIETCOOL SMART CONTROL APP Download the QuietCool Smart Control App onto your iOS or Android device. Scan the QR code above or visit QuietCoolSystems.com/smart-control/ and click the link to download the app to your device. 4.2 OPERATING THE QUIETCOOL SMART CONTROL APP HOME PAGE This is the home page of the app and is presented as soon as the app is opened. If you have not yet paired your phone to your Hub, it will state SETUP REQUIRED.
WELCOME FAN CONTROL PAGE This page is accessed when you tap on your fan from the Home Page. INSTALLATION On this page you can see the current conditions in your attic, activate the different modes of the fan, and get to the Fan Settings page. WIRING FAN SETTINGS PAGE This page is used to adjust the settings of the fan. OPERATION You can quickly change the Fan Name, check if the speeds are set properly, change the Fan Model, enter the Serial Number and adjust the Climate Settings & Presets.
SETTING UP YOUR FAN Once your attic fan has power, open up the QuietCool Smart Control app. You will be taken to the Home Page. You should see your attic fan show up in the list of available fans. A message indicates that setup is required. Press and hold the Pair button on the Hub until the LED indicator begins to blink. ! NOTE: You will need to initiate this Pairing process on each device you want to use to control your attic fan.
WELCOME TEMPERATURE The settings you choose in this section will change what temperature the fan will come on at each set speed. • Tap on any speed to adjust the temperature for each speed. INSTALLATION • HUMIDITY • Turn Fan On: This is the humidity percentage that will cause the fan to turn on, regardless if the temperature settings are not met.
FAN CONTROL PAGE On the Fan Control page, you will see the current fan status, the current attic temperature, as well as the current attic humidity level. You also have the option to Activate Smart Mode or Activate Timer Mode. You can also go into the Fan Settings page and adjust the settings that you setup in the first step. TIMER MODE Timer Mode is a simple way to turn your attic fan on for a set amount of time at a set speed. To activate Timer Mode, simply tap Activate Timer Mode.
WELCOME SMART MODE Smart Mode will automatically change the speed based on the attic temperature and humidity. INSTALLATION To activate Smart Mode, simply tap Activate Smart Mode. WIRING In Smart Mode, the first paramater that is checked is the Turn Fan Off humidity level. Regardless of the temperature in the attic, if the Humidity level in the attic is above the Turn Fan Off humidity setting, the fan will not turn on, or if it is already running, the fan will shut off.
PAIR MODE Pair Mode is a feature that was designed to prevent users from having to get into the attic to access the physical Hub in order to pair additional devices. ! NOTE: In order to use this feature, you must have one device that is already paired to the Fan Hub. If you do not have any devices that are currently paired to the Fan Hub, you will have to press the physical Pair button. In the Fan Settings page, tap Enter Pair Mode.
WELCOME FIRMWARE UPDATE Your attic fan includes a Firmware Update feature in order for us to update your Fan Hub to include bug fixes and additional features in the future. INSTALLATION We recommend checking for a new firmware update a few times per year. To check for an available firmware update, go into the Fan Settings page and tap Firmware Update. WIRING If there is no update available, an alert will popup indicating there is no available firmware update.
4.3 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT PROTOCAL DOES THIS CONTROL USE? This control operates over Bluetooth to connect to your phone. The control uses Wi-Fi for firmware updates. WILL MY NEIGHBOR BE ABLE TO CONTROL MY FAN IF THEY HAVE THE SAME SET UP AS ME? No. In order to connect to your Smart Attic Fan Control Hub, you must first pair your device by using the Pair button on the Hub.
WELCOME ATTIC FAN LIMITED WARRANTY QC Manufacturing Inc. extends this warranty to the original purchaser of the following QuietCool Specialty Series Fans - AFG SMT ES-3.0, AFG SMT PRO-3.0, AFG SMT PRO-2.0, and AFR SMT ES-2.0 - installed and used in a residence under normal conditions within the United States: INSTALLATION A. Fifteen year coverage applies to the QuietCool motor fan assembly.
Rev. 4/16/20 FAN SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS. SERIAL NUMBER IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES. 1-888-QUIETCOOL | WWW.QUIETCOOLSYSTEMS.
