QuietCool AFR SMT PRO-1.3, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...DO NOT THROW AWAY SERIAL NUMBER FOR FAN IS LOCATED ON THE BACK COVER OF THE OWNER S GUIDE LEAVE WITH HOMEOWNER OWNER S GUIDE SMART ATTIC ROOF MOUNT FAN AFR SMT PRO 1 3 AFR SMT PRO 2 0 AFR SMT ES 2 0 ...

Page 2: ...ANUFACTURING INC 26040 YNEZ ROAD TEMECULA CA 92591 PHONE 1 888 QUIETCOOL WEBSITE WWW QUIETCOOLSYSTEMS COM WARNINGS CAUTION This unit has an unguarded impeller Do not use in locations readily accessible to people or animals CAUTION Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for examination and or repair CAUTION Do not run cord under ca...

Page 3: ...he temperatures for the multiple speeds of the fan setup presets for the different seasons of the year and even operate your fan on a timer QuietCool Attic Fans work almost everywhere anytime During the summer an attic can be 40 50 degrees hotter than the outside tem perature which in turn heats up the house much faster With an attic fan you can cool the attic to the same temperature as it is outs...

Page 4: ...venting But don t worry the system will still operate if there is not enough venting Insufficient venting is a very simple problem to fix Roofing contractors can add extra venting to most homes simply and easily The most common types of venting is shown in the chart below Vent Type Model Type Average Size Venting Sq Ft Gable vent 12 x 19 5 1 20 Dormer Vent 14 x 8 0 70 Ridge Vent 4 12 0 125 per ft ...

Page 5: ...o not cut through any rafters or structural members of the roof during installation TOOLS MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED Cordless Drill with Nut Driver Roofing Nails Reciprocating Saw Measuring Tape Weatherproof Roofing Grade Sealant CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION Choose a location to install your QuietCool roof mounted fan that allows for balanced airflow throughout the attic space We always recommend the ...

Page 6: ...rt the reciprocating saw sideways between the shingles and roof decking Starting at the 3 o clock position of the vent hole begin cutting in a sweeping motion under the shingles cutting through any roofing nails or staples Continue cutting counter clockwise around the vent hole until reaching the 9 o clock position 6 Using a roofing knife cut a 4 inch horizontal slit in the shingles at the 9 o clo...

Page 7: ...roof sealant to the seam between the AFR fan housing and primary flashing This seam must be sealed to create a weatherproof barrier between the fan and the flashing see Figure 2 1J NOTE This seam exists to allow the use of interchangeable flashings If this seam is not sealed water may leak in between the fan housing and the flashing Be sure to use a generous amount of weatherproof sealant to creat...

Page 8: ...ing Remove the cut out decking material from around the hole as needed see Figure 2 2C 6 Apply weatherproof barrier to the roof 7 Remove the fan hood for easier installation This will help you line up the fan to the hole in the roof and shape your tile 8 Position the fan so that it is centered with the vent hole 9 Lifting the fan unit up at an angle apply weatherproof sealant to the bottom side of...

Page 9: ... flashing This ensures that water cannot leak in between roof tiles 15 Form the secondary flashing to close the gap between the flashing and the fan housing The aluminum is very malleable so this should be done easily using your hands Using weatherproof sealant seal the gap between the fan housing and secondary flashing see Figure 2 2I 16 Bend the left and right side edge of the secondary flashing...

Page 10: ...the Hub 3 Connect the black wire from the fan to the blue wire on the Hub 4 Connect the red wire from the fan to the red wire on the Hub 5 Cap the yellow wire from the Hub 6 Ground the green wire from the fan and the green wire from the power cord to the ground screw in the Hub 7 Set the dip switch positions inside the Hub as shown in the Figure 3 1A 8 Power on the Hub The Power LED indicator will...

Page 11: ...ng 3 2 THREE SPEED WIRING AFR SMT ES 2 0 1 Using a wire nut connect the black wire from the power cord and the black wire from the fan to the black wire from the Hub 2 Connect the white wire from the power cord and the white wire on the fan to the white wire from the Hub 3 Connect the red wire from the fan to the red wire on the Hub 4 Connect the yellow wire from the fan to the yellow wire on the ...

Page 12: ...st 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 indicator will blink when making pair operations Please see SETTING UP YOUR FAN on page 15 for details on pairing The indicator will b...

Page 13: ...his 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 If you have paired your phone to your Hub it will show a picture of the fan as well as the name of your fan FAN SETUP PAGE This page is used to setup the fan for the first time You can quickly change the Fan Name check if the speeds are set pr...

Page 14: ... fan and get to the Fan Settings page FAN SETTINGS PAGE This page is used to adjust the settings of the fan 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 You can also enter Pair Mode for remote pairing of devices perform a Firmware Update as well as reset all settings to factory defaults...

Page 15: ...tic in order to perform pairing operations Tap on the fan to start the setup process Once you tap on the fan you will be taken to the Fan Setup page On this page you will be able to change the following settings Fan Name Fan Model Serial Number The Speeds Available section will tell you if you have connected the fan and set your dip switch properly Make sure that this number matches the specificat...

Page 16: ...On This is the humidity percentage that will cause the fan to turn on regardless if the temperature settings are not met For example the factory setting is set at 70 meaning the fan will turn on if the humidity in the attic is higher than 70 even if the temperature in the attic is below the temperature settings in the app If you do not want this feature you can select OFF at the top of the list De...

Page 17: ...imer 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 Once activated you can select your speed by tapping Set Speed You can also select your runtime by tapping Set Time When Timer Mode i...

Page 18: ...f it is already running the fan will shut off If the humidity in the attic is below the Turn Fan Off humidity setting the second parameter that is checked is the Attic Temperature If the temperature inside the attic is within the set parameters in the app the fan will turn on at the appropriate speed If the temperature in the attic is below any of the temperature parameters the last parameter that...

Page 19: ...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 An alert box will come up on your screen indicating you are about to enter Pair Mode Tap OK Now on the device you are trying to pair open up the Smart Control app and tap the fan You will now be taken to the Fan Setup pa...

Page 20: ... what the available version is If there is an update available you will be able to tap the Update button Once you tap Update an alert will popup asking you to type in your Wi Fi details You cannot initiate a firmware update while your phone is on cellular so if you are not currently connected to a Wi Fi network on your phone tap Choose Wi Fi This will take you to your phone settings Connect to you...

Page 21: ...ect power make your adjustment inside the hub and then reconnect power CAN YOU CONNECT THE ATTIC FAN SMART CONTROL TO A SMART HOME SYSTEM LIKE ALEXA GOOGLE HOME OR APPLE HOMEKIT No in the current configuration the Smart Attic Fan Control cannot connect to a smart home system Smart home system control is not necessary as the fan runs on it s own and hardly ever needs manual control WHAT HAPPENS IF ...

Page 22: ...ly formed fabricated or embossed material If QC Manufacturing Inc replaces any product under this warranty it may substitute products designated by QC Manufacturing Inc to be of comparable quality or price range in the event the product initially installed has been discontinued or modified Even if your Fan was not properly installed according to QC s published application instructions this limited...

Page 23: ...nufacturing Inc and there are no other oral or written warranties liabilities or obligations of QC Manufacturing except apart from those set forth herein Pertinent state law shall control for what period of time subsequent to sale a consumer homeowner may seek a remedy pursuant to the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall QC Manufacturing Inc be ...

Page 24: ...FAN SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS SERIAL NUMBER IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES 1 888 QUIETCOOL WWW QUIETCOOLSYSTEMS COM Rev 8 30 23 ...