Important safety instructions, Introduction – Qmark A24DD - Whole House Ventilator User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Your Whole House Ventilator is designed and engineered to provide years of satisfactory service in cooling and ventilating your entire
house. Hot, humid air is drawn from the living areas and replaced by cooler outside air. This cooler air may be routed through selected areas
of the house by opening the proper windows and doors.
This Whole House Ventilator is a direct drive unit designed to provide maximum ventilation at minimum sound levels, and is supplied
with a 3-speed control. It is specifically designed and engineered to eliminate cutting of 16” O.C. joists, thus providing the easiest installation
available. The shutter is also designed to give an attractive flush appearance without cutting the center joist.
Shutter model required: Ceiling Installation — Model A3024
Wall Installation — Model 3130
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK
OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Do not use this fan with any Solid-State Speed Control Device.
2. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.
3. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being
switched on accidentally.
4. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and stan-
dards, including fire-rated construction.
5. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to
prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
6. CAUTION: For general ventilation use only! Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
7. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, Do Not damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities.
8. CAUTION: This unit has an unguarded impeller. Do not use in locations readily accessible to people or animals.
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