INSTALLATION
AirScape 1.0 & 1.7 Whole House Fan Installation Manual, 03222018
©AirScape, Inc., 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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INSTALLATION: WIRING & CONTROLS
The Digital Touch Controller provided with this fan is necessary for operating it, and
must be connected to it regardless of whether the controller will be installed in a
wall. THIS FAN WILL NOT FUNCTION IF NOT CONNECTED TO A DIGITAL
TOUCH CONTROLLER! If it is not desired to be installed in a wall, the controller
can be connected to the fan and kept in the attic with the CAT5 cable kept spooled.
First, using appropriately sized lumber (e.g. 2"× 6", 2"× 8", etc.) cut to t, frame in a rough opening from the living
space into the attic as shown below. Cut out the drywall inside of the framing to create the rough opening.
Next, adhere the included foam tape to the top of the joists. Then, position the fan on top of the joists and fasten the
unit to the framing with the included wood screws. Do not over tighten the screws, since this may reduce the vibra-
tion isolation qualities of the foam gasket. Figures 1 and 2 below show the 1.7 and 1.0, respectively, mounted to 16"
on-center framing.
If installing the unit vertically in a wall, frame a box with the same dimensions as above. However, use longer wood
screws than those provided (at least 1½˝ ) to mount the fan to the framing, and make sure the damper door(s) open
about their vertical axis. Also, consider bracing the underside of the unit with additional framing.
To ensure that all air drawn in by the fan will be from inside the house, use a good quality latex caulk to seal all
wood-to-wood and wood-to-metal joints to create an air-tight enclosure. Finish by attaching the white, cube-core
grille to the joists with the included white-capped grille screws. We strongly recommend pre-drilling holes in the
framing for these screws; be careful to prevent them from stripping.
The standard control package included with this fan contains 1 wall-mounted Digital Touch Controller; 1 mounting
bracket for the controller; and 50 ft. of red CAT5 cable.
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