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2. SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

IMPORTANT:

 Prior and during assembly, inspect all components including fabric, frames, connecting    

 

 

points, plastic tubing, etc. Look for tears, cuts, punctures or anything which may yield inaccurate  

 

 

 

results or may cause injury to operator. 

2.1 

Fan Base Stand

NOTE: It is always best to setup base stand near the grill of fan to be tested

1.  Lay the bottom square frame flat 

a.  Attach each (4) of the 1” square tube legs using the button pins

b.  Insert ¾” square tube leg into the 1” leg and adjust to height needed using 

button pins

i. 

Top of frame needs to be between 4’-5’ from ceiling

ii.  It is recommended to adjust height of legs prior to adding top octagonal 

frame

c. 

FOR RETROTEC FANS:

 

i. 

Slide Retrotec fan in between the 4 legs (See pictures below)

ii.  Place fan strap carabiners into hooks on top octagonal frame (See pictures below)

iii.  Insert octagonal frame pegs into the 4 rectangular legs (See pictures below)

iv.  Work the fan strap around the Retrotec fan, buckle it together and pull tightly (See pictures below)

 

d.  

FOR TEC MODEL 3 FANS:

 Add top octagonal frame by sliding the pegs into the 4 legs. Lay down and  

 

    install blower door fan into stand by attaching carabiners to hooks (see picutres below)

2. 

Pick stand back up carefully and slide stand off to the side to make room for setting up the flow hood

Summary of Contents for WHF-PFH

Page 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL HERS POWERED FLOW HOOD MODEL WHF PFH MAKERS OF THE QUIETCOOL ADVANCED WHOLE HOUSE FAN...

Page 2: ...ce personnel should service the system The user should not attempt to service the product 6 Maneuvering the Unit When lifting stand or moving the unit around the house be very careful not to drag it a...

Page 3: ...Velcro iv Coroplast rectangular cutout v Soft plastic tubing with 4 barbed tee fittings pressure taps vi Fiberglass poles QTY 4 Bottom square Frame 27 5 x 27 5 Top Octagonal Frame Telescoping Legs i 4...

Page 4: ...Do not route cord under furniture or appliances Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over Do not place this equipment or power cord in water or other liquid Use only t...

Page 5: ...needs to be between 4 5 from ceiling ii It is recommended to adjust height of legs prior to adding top octagonal frame c FOR RETROTEC FANS i Slide Retrotec fan in between the 4 legs See pictures below...

Page 6: ...completely or test may yield inaccurate results 4 Ensure hood is flush by lightly pushing up on bottom of hood a If you see the top of hood move readjust poles by going higher b Check again and repeat...

Page 7: ...Gauge 1 Take the pressure tap coming out the bottom of the flow hood and connect it to the input tap to read pressure 2 See page 9 for complete connection details Complete WHF PFH with TEC Model 3 Fa...

Page 8: ...procedures 1 Open the window s that are typically opened during WHF operation 2 Turn on all WHFs required to meet the dwelling unit WHF airflow rate Adjust multiple or variable speed WHFs to operate...

Page 9: ...he channel A pressure channel reference tap open to read pressure inside the dwelling 5 On TEC Model 3 fan connect the pressure tap from the blower door fan to the channel B flow channel input tap 6 O...

Page 10: ...e airflow Verify all tube connections are properly connected for airflow measurement apparatus and hood adapter system Ensure proper connection of the WHF PFH flow hood to testing fan apparatus has a...

Page 11: ...ow rate listed on CF 1R report Title 24 reports that have modeled medium speeds for 2019 code only need to be tested at medium speed If the measured flow rate is failing too low try running WHF at a h...

Page 12: ...12 Rev 6 11 20 MAKERS OF THE QUIETCOOL ADVANCED WHOLE HOUSE FAN...

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