Fantech FR Series Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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FR Series Fan and balancing damper.Balancing DamperWye with balancing damper.When installing a DLX kit, a balancing damper has been included to allow for adjustmentof the system. The damper may be used where the grills will be connected using branchesof unequal length or where the flow will need to be balanced for any reason.To Install The Damper:1. The Damper must be installed on the branch with the least restriction.This is generally the duct that is shortest or has the fewest bends.2. Drill a ⁵₁₆″ hole approximately 1¹₂″ from the edge on the flat side of the wye.3. Place the washer over the threaded shaft on the damper.4. Insert the damper, shaft first, into the hole just drilled.5. Attach the handle using the wing nut.6. Adjust the damper to balance airflow and tighten the wing nut to secure.Flexible Duct Installation HintsFlexible insulated duct is strongly recommended where allowed by local code for bath-room exhaust applications, where ducting passes through unconditioned space or wherenoise is a factor. Failure to use insulation could result in excessive condensation buildupwithin the duct, and undesirable sound levels within the room. For the quietest possibleinstallations, Fantech recommends a minimum of 8' of insulated flexduct between anyexhaust grill and fan. When using flexible type duct work, duct should be stretched astight and straight as possible. Failure to do so could result in dramatic loss of system per-formance. Flexible duct should be connected to the fan with CB type clamps or duct tape.All connections should be as airtight as possible to maximize system performance.Installing DG Supply/Exhaust GrillSide view grill and collar.Mount CollarInstalling DG Supply/Exhaust GrillIf a Vent/Light combination kit is purchased, the VLC vent/lights are supplied with a sepa-rate installation instruction replacing steps 1 through 4.1. Select the grill mounting point within the area to be ventilated. To ease installation,locations of framing beams within the walls or joists supporting the ceiling should beconsidered. Collar/damper is provided with a perforated hanging strap for attachmentdirectly to a beam or joist. Allow sufficient space between the collar/damper and thebeam to attach the duct work. If the location of the grill does not allow direct attach-ment, a cross-member mounted to the framing should be used.2. Place the mounting collar/damper in the selected location and trace a circle onto thesurface. From the interior side of the room, cut through the surface. Please note: Inorder to assure a smoother finish when mounting through a sheetrock or tile type ceil-ing, it is recommended that a razor knife be used to make the cut.3. From within the attic or crawl space, place the mounting collar into the hole until theedge of the collar is flush with the interior wall or ceiling surface. Attach collar to thesupport beam with the 2" wood screws provided. Attach duct work. Secure using CBor FC clamps and/or duct tape. When installing the damper into rigid type ducting, FCclamps or duct tape should be used.PLEASE NOTE: When attaching flex duct to the collar/damper combination and animmediate elbow is necessary, be certain that the elbow is installed with a "soft" bendto allow damper blades to operate properly.4. Snap the grill into the mounting collar/damper. Grill should be pushed tightly intoplace for an airtight fit. If there is a gap between the collar and the ceiling it should becaulked to avoid air leakage. For subsequent cleaning the grill can be pulled out andcleaned.Fantech “Your Ventilation Solutions Company” 3