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                          IN006 Rev G 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

RadonAway Ward Hill, MA.

 

GP500 Fan Installation Instructions 

 

Please Read and Save These Instructions. 

 

DO NOT CONNECT POWER SUPPLY UNTIL FAN IS COMPLETELY 

INSTALLED. MAKE SURE ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO FAN IS LOCKED 

IN "OFF" POSITION. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING FAN. 

 
1. 

WARNING! 

Do  not  use  fan  in  hazardous  environments  where  fan  electrical  system 

could provide ignition to combustible or flammable materials. 

 

2.  WARNING! 

Do not use fan to pump explosive or corrosive gases. 

 

3.

 

WARNING! 

Check voltage at the fan to insure it corresponds with nameplate. 

 

4.   WARNING! 

Normal  operation  of  this  device  may  affect  the  combustion  airflow 

needed  for  safe  operation  of  fuel  burning  equipment.  Check  for  possible  backdraft 
conditions on all combustion devices after installation.

 

 

5

NOTICE!     

There are no user serviceable parts located inside the fan unit. 

 

Do NOT attempt to open.

 Return unit to the factory for service. 

 

6.

 

All wiring must be performed in accordance with the National Fire Protection 
Association’s (NFPA)”National Electrical Code, Standard #70”-current edition for all 
commercial and industrial work, and state and local building codes. All wiring must be 
performed by a qualified and licensed electrician. 

 

7.

 

WARNING!   

Do not leave fan unit installed on system piping without electrical power 

for more than 48 hours. Fan failure could result from this non-operational storage.    

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for GP500

Page 1: ...Page 1 of 8 IN006 Rev G ...

Page 2: ...tion of this device may affect the combustion airflow needed for safe operation of fuel burning equipment Check for possible backdraft conditions on all combustion devices after installation 5 NOTICE There are no user serviceable parts located inside the fan unit Do NOT attempt to open Return unit to the factory for service 6 All wiring must be performed in accordance with the National Fire Protec...

Page 3: ...re the temperature is never less than 32 degrees F or more than 100 degrees F When the unit is turned off for extended periods of time the drain plug should be removed from the bottom of the unit 1 3 ACOUSTICS The GP500 when installed properly operates with little or no noticeable noise to the building occupants Insure a solid mounting for the GP500 to avoid structure borne vibration or noise The ...

Page 4: ... possible the condensate drain tube may be extended to the point of drop off by slipping 5 16 ID tubing available from RadonAway over the drain tube Figure 1 An alternative condensation drain may be provided using the 3 8 NPT fitting on the bottom of the unit The alternative drain system must account for Radon leakage as the drain is under positive pressure If the unit is installed and electrical ...

Page 5: ...TALLATION 2 1 A C POWER CONNECTION The GP500 requires an 18 gauge 3 wire SJ power cord RadonAway p n 27003 or equivalent For proper seal the cord diameter should be 5 16 To install 1 Prepare the power cord by stripping jacket and insulation as shown in Figure 2 2 Loosen sealing nut on electrical inlet by turning counterclockwise 3 Insert power cord and route as shown in Figure 3 4 Fasten power cor...

Page 6: ...crews provided Use nylon washers provided under the screw heads to prevent marring the finish 8 Complete piping run providing flexible couplings or other means of disconnect for servicing the unit Under certain circumstances a flexible pipe coupling RadonAway p n 79019 1 may ease installation This may be particularly true of gable side installations where the system piping runs perpendicular to th...

Page 7: ... following chart shows fan performance for the GP500 Typical CFM vs Static Suction WC 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 3 5 4 0 GP500 88 80 74 65 54 28 14 Power 70 130 watts varies with actual load conditions 115 VAC Inlet Outlet 3 PVC Mounting Brackets for vertical mount on bandjoist or sidewall 16 Mounting Centers Outdoor installations GP500 mounts flush to wall projecting only 4 with inlet duct passing throu...

Page 8: ... This Warranty is contingent on installation of the Fan in accordance with the instructions provided This Warranty does not apply where any repairs or alterations have been made or attempted by others or if the unit has been abused or misused Warranty does not include damage in shipment unless the damage is due to the negligence of RadonAway RadonAway is not responsible for installation removal or...

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