AirScape 3200 Whole House Fan Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- AirScape
Table of Contents
AirScape 3200 Whole House Fan
Thank you for purchasing this AirScape® whole house fan. Your fan has been
designed to provide your home with natural, quiet, and energy-efficient
cooling for many years.
Before installing this fan, inspect it and all of its parts for any damage it
may have sustained during shipping. DO NOT INSTALL DAMAGED EQUIPMENT. If you
suspect this fan has been damaged during shipping, contact AirScape technical
support by phone at 1.866.448.4187, or email at
experts@airscapefans.com.
Whole house fans are installed within a home’s attic, which makes them
extremely difficult to access once installed. TEST THIS FAN AND POWERED
AIRLOCK™ OUTSIDE OF THE ATTIC BEFORE INSTALLING THEM. Connect the fan and
Powered AirLock to their controls and to a power supply, and ensure they
operate properly by turning the fan on, cy-cling through its speed settings,
and turning the fan off. If any diffi culties are encountered, contact
AirScape technical support at the numbers listed above.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Some of the principles of this product’s safe installation and operation are not immediately obvious. Read the following safety information before continuing further:
- Never operate this fan without a window or door opened.
- This fan is meant for general ventilation. DO NOT USE THIS FAN TO VENTILATE PARTICLE-LADEN AND/OR EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES OF AIR.
- Do not use this fan for kitchen ventilation.
- NEVER force open the Powered AirLock’s doors as this could severely damage its actuators. ALWAYS use the yellow clutch releases located on the actuators before attempting to manually open or close the doors.
- Before installing or servicing this fan, disconnect it from power to reduce the risk of damaging circuit boards, fire, electrical shock, or injury.
- Install this fan in accordance with this manual and all local codes and standards.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This fan requires a 120 volt uninterrupted electricity supply. We strongly
recommend providing a dedi-cated circuit for this fan.
This fan has a factory-installed, 10 ft. power cord that originates at the
fan-mounted electrical box. Consider this length when choosing a location for
this fan. Depending on the location of existing outlets in the attic, the
installation of an additional outlet may be required. All wiring and
connections must be made according to this manual and acceptable wiring
standards. All local codes must be followed. Consult an electrician if
necessary.
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
This fan’s aluminum construction is corrosion-resistant and extremely durable.
However, this fan should never be handled using any of the aerodynamic
brackets that mount the motor within the assembly. These brackets are high-
lighted in the illustration below. Always handle this fan by either its
external casing or the motor itself. You can also handle this fan by its
hanging straps, but be careful as their edges are sharp. 
SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN THE BOX
Prior to beginning installation, please verify all of the following items were received:
- Box 1 of 3: Powered AirLock assembly with an assembly kit, including base, sides, transition, square drive bit, 38 assembly screws, 4 mounting screws; Control package including Digital Touch Controller, mounting bracket, 2 white, flat-head controller screws, and 50 ft. red CAT5 cable; White cube-core grille with 8 white wood screws; Installation and Operation Manual, green “Theory of Operation” insert, and blue “Warranty Card.”
- Box 2 of 3: Fan.
- Box 3 of 3: 7 ft., 20″ diameter flexible acoustic duct; 20 ft of aluminum tape; 20 ft. of 1¾” polypropylene web-bing; 6 collar screws.
REQUIRED TOOLS & SUPPLIES NOT INCLUDED
In addition to the included items listed above, the following tools and
supplies are required to install the fan:
- Lumber matching dimensions of the attic joists (e.g. 2″× 6″, 2″× 8″, etc.) and cut to fit according to this manual’s INSTALLATION: FRAMING section, as well as any additional supplies needed to frame the fan’s rough opening.
- Cordless drill with phillips-head screwdriver and miscellaneous drill bits.
- At least 8 wood screws (1½” min. length) and washers sized to fit.
- Socket wrench with ¼” and 9/16″ sockets or standard wrenches in the same sizes.
- Phillips and flat-head manual screwdrivers.
- Drywall Cutter.
- High quality latex caulk.
- OPTIONAL: Foil Duct Tape for sealing Powered AirLock seams
UNIT PARTS & DIMENSIONS
INSTALLATION: FRAMING
Using appropriately sized lumber (e.g. 2″× 6″, 2″× 8″, etc.) cut to fit, 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 a rough
opening.
INSTALLATION: POWERED AIRLOCK ASSEMBLY
Start by placing the base on a flat surface. Find the provided square drive bit, it can be used with a cordless drill to assist you in the next steps (hand tools can also be used).
Attach the first side to the base using 4 of the provided assembly screws.
Attach the next side to the base and to the first side using 5 assembly
screws.
Attach the remaining sides to base and other sides using 13 assembly screws at
the base and corners.
Once the sides have been fasten to base, pass the partially-assembled unit
into the attic, without the transition. Pass the transition into the attic
seperately, and then attach it to the sides using 12 assembly screws. Attach
the mounting brackets to the base using the last 4 assembly screws.
OPTIONAL: Sealing the seams between the pieces with foil duct tape (NOT
provided) at: 1) each corner; 2) around the base; and, 3) around the
transition. 
FAN INSTALLATION
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.
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.
All wiring connections to the fan assembly are made at the fan-mounted
electrical box. These include: a 10 ft, black, factory-installed power cord; a
9 ft, grey, factory-installed MOLEX cord for connecting the Powered AirLock’s
actua-tors to the fan; and three RJ45 (“ethernet”) ports for connecting the
fans controls and accessories, labled as follows: 
First, locate the desired location for the Digital Touch Controller. Install
the mounting bracket according to Figures A–C below.
Return to the attic and connect the red CAT5 cable to the RJ45 port on the fan
electrical box labled W/S. Run this cable from the electrical box to the
location of the controller. NOTE: this is a low-voltage cable, DO NOT RUN IT
PARALLEL TO HIGH-VOLTAGE WIRING; building codes generally require low-voltage
cable to be run through shielded conduit.
Connect the CAT5 cable to the RJ45 port on the back of the Digital Touch
Controller. Mount the controller’s face-plate to the mounting bracket with the
provided white screws, as shown above in Figure D.
Next, connect the MOLEX cord from the fan-mounted electical box to the MOLEX
cord from the Powered AirLock’s actuators. Finish by plugging the power cord
into an outlet with uninterrupted 120-volt power.
INSTALLATION: GRILLE
The cube-core grille is installed from within the living space after the
fan, duct, and Powered AirLock have been in-stalled in their fi nal location
within the attic. Before mounting the grille, use a high-quality latex caulk
to seal all wood-to-wood and wood-to-metal seams within the space formed by
the Powered AirLock and framing.
Next, mount the grille to the framing using the eight white wood screws
provided. We strongly recommend pre-drilling holes in the framing for these
screws; be careful to prevent them from stripping
START-UP & OPERATION
Before starting this fan for the first time, verify that:
- All wiring and connections have been made according to this manual and acceptable wiring standards, and that this manual and all local codes and standards have been followed in this fan’s installation;
- No tools or construction debris have been left in, on, or around the fan;
- 3. The fan’s power cord has been plugged into a 120-volt outlet with uninterupted power; and,
- The area in front of the fan is as unobstructed as possible, with no object closer than 24” to the face of the fan.
When running this fan for the first time, make sure to observe it turning on,
running at each of its speed settings, and turning off from both the attic (to
observe the fan itself) and the living space (to observe the Powered AirLock’s
doors).
As shown below, there are four buttons on your fan’s control interface:
When the Digital Touch Controller is connected to the fan, and the fan to power, a red LED will illuminate beneath the Power Indicator shown above. If the Power Indicator is not illuminated, double-check the connections between the fan and the controller, and between the fan and the power outlet. Turn on the fan by touching FAN UP or TIMER UP. The Powered AirLock’s doors will open and there will be a 10 second delay before the fan begins to operate. The fan will start at a minimum speed. Green LEDs will illuminate to indicate the speed setting. If the fan was turned on by TIMER UP, the timer will be set to one hour and blue LEDs will illuminate to indicate the timer setting. Press or hold FAN UP to increase the speed incrementally until reaching the desired or maximum speed. Press or hold TIMER UP to increase the time on the timer in one hour increments until the desired time, or the maximum time of 12 hours, is achieved.
If the fan is already operating at minimum speed, touch FAN DOWN/OFF to turn
off the fan; any time remaining on the timer will be canceled. If the fan is
at any higher speed, press or hold FAN DOWN/OFF to incrementally decrease the
speed until reaching the desired speed or turning the fan off.
Press or hold TIMER DOWN/CANCEL to reduce the time on the timer in one hour
increments until the desired time is achieved or the timer is canceled. If the
timer is canceled, the fan will remain on at its current speed. If the timer
expires, the fan will turn off. Whenever the fan is turned off, the Powered
AirLock’s doors will close tightly within about 60 seconds.
MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING, TECHNICAL SUPPORT
There is no routine maintenance required for this fan other than making sure the fan and Powered AirLock remain clear of dust or debris, and that the area in front of the fan remains as unobstructed as possible, with no object closer than 24″ to the face of the fan. A resettable circuit breaker is located on the fan-mounted electrical box to protect circuit boards from power surges. In the case of a power surge, this breaker can be reset by simply pushing the button back in.
If problems are encountered, please take a few moments to run through the troubleshooting procedures described on the blue Warranty Card. If these suggestions do not work, contact AirScape technical sup-port at 1.866.448.4187 or by email at experts@airscapefans.com for further assistance.
WIRELESS REMOTE (NOT INCLUDED)
A wireless remote is an available accessory for this fan. It is not included as part of this fan’s standard control pack-age. The yellow manual included with the remote provides specific instructions for this accessory’s installation and operartion. Briefly, the steps for installing the remote are as follows:
- Remove the top cover of the remote receiver. Plug the provided blue CAT5 cable into the remote receiver and into the blue RMT port on the fan-mounted electrical box.
- Press and release the black button (labled “LEARN”) on the receiver’s circuit board to begin the merge sequence; the transmission LED on the receiver will illuminate.
- Press and release any button on the wireless transmitter while the transmission LED on the reciever is illuminated. Unplug the CAT5 cable from the receiver, replace its cover, and then replug the CAT5 cable into the reciever.
2ND GENERATION CONTROLS UPGRADE (NOT INCLUDED)
AirScape’s “2nd Generation Control Package” is an available accessory for this
fan. It is not included as part of this fan’s standard controls. The 2nd Gen.
Controls include a webserver that allows you to operate your fan from any
smartphone, tablet, or computer with access to your home’s local area network
(“LAN”). They are also necessary to use AirScape’s Temperature Sensor Package
(“TSP”) and SafeSpeed™ Pressure Interlock accessories.
The manual included with the 2nd Generation Controls provides specific
instructions for there installation and op-eration. If purchased, the 2nd Gen.
Controls are connected using the green FAN RJ45 port on the fan-mounted
electrical box.
SPECIFICATIONS*
- Rough Opening Dimensions: 14.5″ × 22.5″
- Grille Outer Dimensions: 16″ × 24″
- Grille Build: Cube Core, Aluminum, White Powder Coat
- Powered AirLock Dimensions: 29½” × 19¼” × 16¼” (L x W x H)
- Duct Length: 7 ft.
- Duct Diameter: 20″
- Electrical: 120VAC, 60 Hz, 15 amps
- Insulation: R-49
- Controls: Low Voltage; Hardwired Wall Switch, Optional Wireless Remote
- Installation: Installs easily on 24″ or 16″ O/C framing
- Warranty: 3 years
*Actual performance will vary from installation to installation. Due to our continual product improvement efforts, performance ratings and specifications are subject to change without notice.
AirScape 3200 Whole House Fans Installation Manual, 02272018
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