3. INSTALLATION. QuietCool QC ES-7000, QC ES-5400, QC ES-4700, QC ES-3100, QC ES-6000

3. INSTALLATION

3.1 INSTALLING ENERGY SAVER WHF

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Installing the QuietCool system is very easy. Simply follow the steps given below:

Determine from down below in which areas you would like to install your QuietCool fan. Go up into the attic to mark the exact location for the fan. Make sure you have a minimum of 30” of clearance. Take the cardboard cutout template and a small screwdriver with you. Make sure the template fits between the framing.

Figure 3.1A

1. When you have chosen your exact spot, place the provided template on the spot and mark it at each corner by pushing the screwdriver through at each corner to make a hole so that you can find it from below.

2. From below, place the cut-out template on the ceiling, making sure that you have at least 2 inches of clearance all around it.

While holding the template in place, mark its outline with a pencil.

3. Using a drywall saw or similar device, cut out the hole in the ceiling.

4. Open and unpack your QuietCool fan.

TIP: If your attic is very tight, you may want to wire your

QuietCool motor housing before bringing it into the attic.

Please follow the wiring diagrams that start on page 13.

5. Take the main assembly, which includes the motor housing, damper box, and duct into the attic through the crawl hole and move into position near the ceiling cut-out hole.

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TIP: If your attic access is far from your fan location, you can remove the duct from the motor housing and pass the motor housing, duct, and damper box through the ceiling cut out hole and reattach the duct to the motor housing in the attic.

6. Pre-screw two wood screws into the rafter almost all the way. Using the new hanger strap with eyelet holes, hang the motor head from the two wood screws and tighten the screws. Make sure that the handy box on the motor head is at the very top. Secure duct to damper box using three black sharp screws. Make sure the housing is angeled slightly up and the duct has a gentle 90 degree bend to help reduce noise level. The angle is important so the fan does not disturb any blown-in insulation in your attic.

Figure 3.1B

Figure 3.1C

Figure 3.1D

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Installing the QuietCool system is very easy. Simply follow the steps given below:

Determine from down below in which areas you would like to install your QuietCool fan. Go up into the attic to mark the exact location for the fan. Make sure you have a minimum of 30” of clearance. Take the cardboard cutout template and a small screwdriver with you. Make sure the template fits between the framing.

1. When you have chosen your exact spot, place the provided template on the spot and mark it at each corner by pushing the screwdriver through at each corner to make a hole so that you can find it from below.

2. From below, place the cut-out template on the ceiling, making sure that you have at least 2 inches of clearance all around it.

While holding the template in place, mark its outline with a pencil.

3. Using a drywall saw or similar device, cut out the hole in the ceiling.

4. Open and unpack your QuietCool fan.

TIP: If your attic is very tight, you may want to wire your

QuietCool motor housing before bringing it into the attic.

Please follow the wiring diagrams that start on page 13.

5. Take the main assembly, which includes the motor housing, damper box, and duct into the attic through the crawl hole and move into position near the ceiling cut-out hole.

TIP: If your attic access is far from your fan location, you can remove the duct from the motor housing and pass the motor housing, duct, and damper box through the ceiling cut out hole and reattach the duct to the motor housing in the attic.

6. Pre-screw two wood screws into the rafter almost all the way. Using the new hanger strap with eyelet holes, hang the motor head from the two wood screws and tighten the screws. Make sure that the handy box on the motor head is at the very top. Secure duct to damper box using three black sharp screws. Make sure the housing is angeled slightly up and the duct has a gentle 90 degree bend to help reduce noise level. The angle is important so the fan does not disturb any blown-in insulation in your attic.

NOTE: Once your QuietCool fan is hung, it’s time to go below and install the damper box and ceiling grille.

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If you are installing the damper box with a vertical adapter, please follow the instructions on page 12.

7. Look through the hole and make sure there are no kinks or twists in the ducting. Pull the damper box down through the hole in the ceiling.

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NOTE: The QuietCool Damper Box includes removable flanges in the case that you are installing

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the damper box between studs that are exactly 16” on center. To remove the flanges, simply take a screwdriver and pry between the flange surface and the damper box. Do this along the entire edge of the flange and it will pop off.

NOTE: The damper box flange is designed to sit on the backside of the drywall, inside the attic.

Do not attempt to install the damper box with the flanges on the outer side of the drywall in the home.

Figure 3.1E

8. Using the included drywall screws, fasten the damper box to both the drywall and the joist in the attic.

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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.

Figure 3.1F

9. Remove ceiling grille and screws from its packaging. Center the grille over the damper box. Install the grille with the white screws provided by screwing through the drywall into the flange of the damper box.

10. Return to the attic. Using the nylon straps and the long wood screws provided, support the duct to the framing. This will stabilize the entire assembly. Replace any insulation that was removed. The installation of the fan is now complete.

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NOTE: Some ceiling surfaces are uneven and may cause a small gap to be present. This can easily be caulked later if excessive.

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NOTE: Local building codes and standards must be adhered to in the installation of this unit.

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NOTE: Additional insulation can be added to the top of the damper box to provide additional sound dampening.

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