GAF EGV5 Gable Mount Ventilator

Specifications

• Model: EGV5 & EGV6
• Voltage: 120 volts
• Frequency: 60 hertz
• Wiring: Minimum 14-gauge with 3 amperes capacity
• Mounting: Gable mount

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Considerations & Warnings

1. For general ventilating use only.
2. Do NOT use in locations readily accessible to people or animals.
3. Avoid exhausting hazardous material, dust, or combustible vapors.
4. Wear appropriate safety gear during installation.
5. Ensure compliance with building and electrical codes.
6. Installation and wiring should be done by a qualified person.
7. Connect to a grounded circuit with appropriate wiring.
8. Inspect for hidden utilities before cutting or drilling.
9. Ensure fan blade and set screw are securely tightened.
10. Ducted fans must always vent to the outdoors.
11. Switch off power before servicing.
12. For homes with gas or oil furnaces, wire with an interlocking device.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Ensure Proper Intake Ventilation: Ensure proper attic intake ventilation at or near the soffit areas of the roof for balanced ventilation. Check minimum recommended intake ventilation using the provided chart or gaf.com/ventcalculator.
2. Attach Mounting Brackets to Unit: Carefully remove the unit and mounting accessories kit from the carton. Use the provided bolts, nuts, and mounting brackets to attach the mounting brackets to the unit as instructed.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use this ventilator for exhausting hazardous materials?
• A: No, this ventilator is for general ventilating use only and should not be used to exhaust hazardous material, dust, or combustible vapors.
• Q: What should I do before servicing the unit?
• A: Switch off power at the service panel and lock the service-disconnect to prevent accidental power switch-on before servicing.

Always read and observe safety considerations and installation instructions.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS & WARNINGS

1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by GAF. If you have any installation questions, please contact Master Flow® Technical Services at 1-800-211-9612.
2. For general ventilating use only. This ventilator has an unguarded impeller. Do NOT use in locations readily accessible to people or animals.
3. Do NOT use to exhaust hazardous material, dust, or combustible vapors.
4. During installation, always wear appropriate safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, restraints, and other safety equipment to avoid injury. Warning: Always wear durable work gloves while handling the unit.
5. Observe all applicable building and electrical codes.
6. Installation work and electrical wiring should be done by a qualified person under all building codes and the National Electrical Code (U.S. only), including codes for fire ratings. Contact a qualified electrician if you are not comfortable or familiar with electrical codes and/or installations.
7. The ventilator should be connected to a 120-volt, 60 hertz, grounded circuit only with a minimum 14-gauge wiring that has at least 3 amperes of available capacity. If you cannot confirm there is sufficient electrical capacity on an existing circuit, install a separate dedicated circuit. Do NOT use an extension cord to operate.
8. Inspect for hidden utilities before cutting or drilling. Do NOT damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities when cutting or drilling.
9. Make sure the fan blade is on tight and ensure the set screw is securely tightened.
10. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
11. Before servicing, switch the power off at the service panel and lock the service-disconnect to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
12. FOR HOMES WITH A GAS OR OIL FURNACE
    OR APPLIANCE LOCATED IN THE SAME SPACE: The ventilator MUST be wired with a switch or other interlocking device to prevent the furnace and ventilator from operating at the same time during the heating cycle. The switch or other interlocking device MUST disconnect the vent unit from the electrical circuit power. GAF recommends that the switch (not included) be installed by a qualified person in accordance with all applicable building codes and standards.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• 3/8″ or Adjustable Wrench

• 2 Phillips Screwdriver

• Saw (if installation requires additional wood supports)
• Safety Eyewear
• Fall-Restraint Equipment
• Hard Hat and Other Safety Equipment
• Utility Knife
• Work Gloves
• Ladder
• Claw Hammer
• Pencil or Marker
• Tape Measure
• 1/2″ Trade Size Cable Clamp Connector
• Type NM Electrical Cable
• Wire Nuts

Installation Instructions

Ensure Proper Intake Ventilation.

• Always ensure there is proper attic intake ventilation at or near the soffit areas of the roof.
• This is required for a balanced ventilation system and to help avoid premature ventilator motor failure.
• Use the chart located on the outside of the package or visit gaf.com/ventcalculator to ensure the minimum recommended intake ventilation is installed on the home.
• Always consult local building codes for ventilation requirements.

Determine Position

• Vent behind an existing gable wall louver or install a Master Flow® SGM20 Automatic Gable Louver (not included).
• The fan should be approximately 3″ (76 mm) to 4″ (102 mm) away from the exterior louver.

Attach Mounting Brackets to Unit

• Carefully remove unit and mounting accessories kit from the carton.
• The fan mounting kit includes (8) bolts, (8) Nylok™ nuts, and (4) mounting brackets.
• Take the mounting brackets (long side) and align with the two holes on the shroud.
• With holes aligned, take two bolts with the head on the inside of the shroud and push through each hole.
• Take the Nylok™ nuts and fasten to each bolt. Repeat this process until all four mounting brackets are firmly fastened to shroud (Figures 1a & 1b).

Mount the Unit

• Place mounting brackets so end is flush with the stud. For studs 16″ (40.6 cm) on center, mounting brackets are predrilled to this size.
• Screw or nail unit to framing through pre-punched holes in mounting brackets (Figure 2a).
• For studs over 16″ (406 mm) in the center, install two nominal 2″ x 4″ (50 mm x 100 mm) wood supports, 14″ (356 mm) apart.
• Mount the unit to the two nominal 2″ x 4″ (50 mm x 100 mm) wood supports through the pre-punched holes in the mounting brackets (Figure 2b).

Wiring

Always disconnect the power supply before wiring the ventilator into an existing circuit. Remove the thermostat cover and mount the thermostat box to the edge of an adjacent rafter or stud using the pre-punched holes. Make sure the thermostat element opening on the back of the box isn’t covered. Each ventilator must have its own thermostat. Leave the flexible conduit with some slack and begin wiring the thermostat as shown (Figure 3). The included thermostat is adjustable from 60°F (15.5°C) to 120°F (48.8°C). The factory/recommended setting for efficient operation is 105°F (40.5°C). For select models with humidistat/thermostat control, the humidity should be set at 70%.

Note: In the unlikely event that accessories or parts are missing or this product does not operate correctly, please contact Master Flow® Technical Services at 1-800-211-9612 or WarrantyLLBP@gaf.com. Do NOT return this ventilator to retailers or distributors.

References

• GAF Roofing: el fabricante de techos lider de Norteamerica
• Calculadora de ventilacion para atico: ventilacion adecuada para techo | GAF
• Toiture GAF : le principal fabricant de toiture en Amerique du Nord
• GAF Roofing: North America’s Leading Roofing Manufacturer
• Attic Ventilation Calculator: Proper Roof Ventilation | GAF

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