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See supplemental instructions for derived models with duct adapters, manifolds, etc., as appropriate for your particular model.)

CAUTION

FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY.

DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS

EXPLOSIVE

MATERIALS

VAPORS.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

A. Use this unit only in the manner

intended by the manufacturer. If

you have any questions, contact the

manufacturer.

Before servicing or cleaning unit,

switch power off at service panel and

lock service panel to prevent power

from being switched on accidentally.

When the service disconnecting

means cannot be locked, securely

fasten a prominent warning device,

such as a tag, to the service panel.

In addition to the following manufacturer's

instructions, it is necessary to comply

with federal, state, and local government

codes. Your purchase of this American

ALDES ventilation system represents an

investment in the health and comfort of

occupants, as well as an investment in

the protection of the building from the

damaging effects of excessive indoor

humidity.

This model of centrifugal fan is designed

for multiple purposes. It may be used as

an in-line rectangular duct fan (Model

RDF) or a manifolded, multi-port fan for

multiple exhaust or supply points. It may

be installed in a remote location such as

an attic space, mechanical room, above

a drop ceiling, in a closet or in a laundry

room, to provide quiet exhaust of stale,

humid, or otherwise polluted air from

bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, or

storage rooms via exhaust grilles and

ducting to the centrally located fan,

which is ducted to the outdoors. With

VENTERGY® SERIES FANS

RDF Installation Supplement

Rectangular Duct Fan

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For the following base models:

RDF 8-8IP, RDF 8-8MAX, RDF 12-8IP, RDF 12-8

small return grilles in bedrooms and

other areas, and one duct connection to

the outdoors, such as the BVS models, it

AND

may also be used as a supply ventilator

or recirculating central ventilator for the

introduction of outdoor air, raising the

temperature of the fresh air by mixing

with recirculated indoor air. When used

with adjustable balancing grilles or

ALDES Constant Airflow Regulators (CAR)

and compatible roof/wall caps, ducting,

etc., the fan is the heart of a complete

pre-engineered ventilation system.

SYSTEM DESIGN

Satisfactory performance of a central

ventilation system requires the proper

integration of all the components:

Fan selection for airflow, pressure

•

and acoustic properties, vibration

characteristics

method, and mode of operation

(continuous,

automatically controlled)

Proper duct design for friction

•

losses, with compatible supply or

exhaust grilles (airflow and acoustic

properties of the supply/exhaust

grilles), and compatible wall/roof

caps

Method of balancing airflows of

•

multi-point ventilation systems

•

Consideration

condensation in the ducting or fan

housing (installation in an unheated

space)

INSTALLATION

Upon receipt, inspect the carton to ensure

the fan has not been damaged in transit.

If damaged, it is the responsibility of the

recipient to file a damage claim with

the carrier. American ALDES Ventilation

Corporation is not responsible for damage

incurred during shipment.

Handle the unit with care to prevent

damage to the housing and other

components. Store the unit indoors if

possible. If outdoor storage is required,

protection against moisture and dirt is

necessary.

Unpack the unit, taking care to look

for any loose components among the

packing material. Make certain that the

fan housing and the blower are free of

any loose packing material or small parts.

If not removed before startup, damage

and injury may result from solid objects

discharged by the blower. Inspect for

damaged, loose, or missing parts.

A location should be chosen that will

minimize the length of duct runs and

the number of elbows that are required.

If more than four (4) 90

required, 45

If insulated flexible duct is used, the

inner sleeve should be fully expanded

over the entire duct run. Any turns that

and

mounting

are necessary in the flexible duct run

should be made as gradually as possible.

manually

Choose roof and/or wall caps that are

of a more open, less restrictive design.

The perimeter of all ceiling and wall

penetrations for ductwork and grille(s)

should be properly sealed with caulk or a

similar material to ensure that there is not

an air leakage path between the device

and the wall and/or ceiling.

Install the unit in its final location. The fan

for

potential

may be installed in a mechanical room,

crawl space, or attic. It is designed to be

placed on a flat surface, against a wall

or trusses, or suspended from above. If

set on a flat surface, vibration-isolation

pads are recommended.

brackets with rubber grommets are

supplied to permit installation against

a vertical surface or from the ceiling.

Alternately, the fan may be suspended

using threaded rods or chains. At least

12 inches' clearance from the access

panel is needed to permit servicing the

motor. Loose fill or batt insulation can be

installed over the unit if the unit's access

doors can still be opened.

INSTALLATION

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

elbows are

elbows should be used.

Mounting