OWNER’S GUIDE ROOF MOUNT WHOLE HOUSE FAN RM WHF-4.0 ! 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 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW WELCOME 1.1 INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new QuietCool Roof Mount Whole House Fan! INSTALLATION The QuietCool Roof Mount Fans offer great versatility for any system you are looking to put in. QuietCool Roof Mount Fans can be used in many applications such as a whole house fan with a duct, or as a whole house fan that pulls air through air intake grilles in multiple rooms.
READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL AN RM FAN 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. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3.
2.1 INSTALLING THE RM WHF-4.0 Installation Video: Watch the video by scanning the QR code or visit www.QuietCoolSystems.com/support WELCOME 2. INSTALLATION 1. Determine in which area you would like to install your QuietCool Roof Mount Fan (see diagrams below) RM WHF Installation Diagrams RM WHF-4.0-DG1 Installed INSTALLATION RM WHF-4.0-DB Installed 24” on center 16” or 24” on center 24” on center 16” or 24” on center RM WHF-4.
Figure 2.1A 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. ! NOTE: If you have a tile roof, you will need to move the tiles out of the way before tracing and cutting. (See Figure 2.1A) 3. Go to the roof. Using the screw as a reference point and the provided template, trace out the 22” diameter circle. Figure 2.1B 4.
2.2 INSTALLING THE RM WHF-4.0-DB WELCOME Use the following instructions to finish the installation of your accessory kit. Figure 2.2A These instructions are for installing the RM WHF-4.0 with damper box, duct,and grille 1. Using the duct clasp, connect the duct to your fan unit. INSTALLATION 2. Determine the location for your damper box. Ensure that the duct will fit with an adequate bend between the fan unit and damper box. Figure 2.2B 3.
Figure 2.2E 8. Using the included drywall screws, fasten the damper box to the drywall and the joist in the attic. (See Figure 2.2E) ! NOTE: Remember that you must fasten the damper box to the ceiling joists AND drywall. The purpose of this is to make sure the damper box stays in place when you are screwing in the grille. If you do not fasten the damper box to the drywall, the damper box will not stay in place when attempting to screw in the grille. (See Figure 2.2F) Figure 2.2F 9.
Figure 2.3A Figure 2.3B Figure 2.3C WELCOME 2.4 INSTALLING THE RM WHF-4.0-DG2 INSTALLATION Use the following instructions to finish the installation of your accessory kit. These instructions are for installing the RM WHF-4.0 with (2) 16” x 16” damper grilles. 1. Using a stud finder, find and measure your ceiling joists and determine the location for your damper grilles. Make sure the fan is equally centered between the two damper grille locations.
1. Once you have determined the location for both the fan and damper grille, use the supplied square template to cut out your roofing and ceiling material for the supplied Plenum Flash Mount and damper grille. 2. Secure the Flash Mount to the roof. Finish caulking around the Flash Mount and flash it into the roof to make a nice seal. Take the plenum box and slide the Flash Mount lip into the plenum box. 3. Make sure the plenum box sits flush to the roof.
! ! WELCOME 3. WIRING NOTE: Wiring Diagrams are for examples ONLY. Wiring should be done by an experienced electrician. NOTE: Your fan came with the RF Hub pre-wired to a power cord for testing purposes before installation. The power cord can be used when installed inside of an attic. DO NOT USE THE POWER CORD OUTDOORS. If you would like to hard-wire the fan, or it is required by your local building codes, please follow the wiring instructions below. INSTALLATION 3.
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. Press the Test button again and the fan will switch to low speed. Press the Test button again and the fan should shut off and the LED will be off. 10. If the fan doesn’t operate as described in step 9, please check the dip switch postion. 11.
PAIRING THE WALL SWITCH WELCOME 3.3 1. Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the front cover off the wall switch. 2. Install the included AAA batteries into the switch. All the LED indicators will light up indicating that the switch has power. Replace the front cover. 3. Press and hold the Pair button on the Hub. The Pair LED indicator will be on for three seconds then turn off. This clears all previous pairings out of the Hub, INSTALLATION 4. Press the Pair button on the Hub twice.
3.5 INSTALLING THE WALL SWITCH 1. Using your hands, slide the Wall Switch off the mounting plate. 2. If you have an existing Wall Switch with a junction 2 4 8the 12 junction box installed, install the mounting plate1 over box using the oblong holes on the mounting plate. Make sure you install the mounting plate with the arrow facing upwards. H M 3. If you do not have an existing junction box, simply install the mounting plate to the drywall.
• • • If all LED indicators on the Wall Switch come on after three seconds of pressing one of the buttons, this means the Wall Switch is failing to connect to the Hub. You will need to move the switch closer to the Hub to ensure proper communication. If all the Timer LED indicators are off and one of the Speed LED indicators are on, this means you have not set the time for the fan to run and the fan will not operate. Simply press the Timer button to turn the fan on and set the fan runtime.
WHAT IS THE RANGE? The RF Switch and RF Hub have a range restriction of 100ft. WHAT HAPPENS IF I LOSE THE RF SWITCH? If you lose or damage an RF Switch you will need to purchase another and re-pair the new one to the RF Hub. CAN YOU CONTROL MULTIPLE FANS WITH A SINGLE SWITCH? No. You can only control one RF Hub per switch. HOW LONG DO THE BATTERIES LAST? Up-to one year.
WELCOME 4.4 WHERE TO START COOLING THE HOME We recommend cooling the area where you are going to be spending the most time for the next few hours. For example, in most family situations, the early evening is spent in the kitchen or family room area. Assuming this to be true, this is where you would want to start the cooling process. INSTALLATION Begin by opening a few windows in the area you are going to be spending your time and turn on all of your QuietCool fans at once, for maximum cooling.
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WELCOME WHOLE HOUSE FANS LIMITED WARRANTY QC Manufacturing Inc. extends this warranty to the original purchaser of the following QuietCool Whole House Fan - RM WHF-4.0 - installed and used in a residence under normal conditions within the United States: INSTALLATION A. Ten year coverage applies to the QuietCool motor fan assembly. At our option we will repair or replace any part of the assembly should it fail to operate during the first ten years from the date of original purchase. B.
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