QuietCool AFG SMT PRO-2.0 Smart Attic Gable Fan Owner’s Manual
- June 4, 2024
- QuietCool
Table of Contents
QuietCool AFG SMT PRO-2.0 Smart Attic Gable Fan
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS
on the purchase of your new QuietCool Smart Attic Fan!
QuietCool Attic Fans are the best in the business. New for 2020, our Smart
Line of attic fans have gotten even smarter! Now through the use of a
smartphone app, you can control all the settings of your Smart Attic Fan right
from your couch!
With the QuietCool Smart Control App, you can see your current attic
temperature and humidity, modify the temperatures for the multiple speeds of
the fan, setup presets for the different seasons of the year, and even operate
your fan on a timer!
QuietCool Attic Fans work almost everywhere, anytime. During the summer, an
attic can be 40-50 degrees hotter than the outside tem-perature, which in turn
heats up the house much faster. With an attic fan, you can cool the attic to
the same temperature as it is outside, greatly reducing the house from heating
as quickly.
FEATURES
- High Efficiency Multi-Speed Motors
- App Based Smart Control
- Integrated Mounting Tabs with Anti-Vibration Pads
- Designed and Built in California
- 15 Year Warranty
SYSTEM VENTING REQUIREMENTS
VERY IMPORTANT: 1 SQUARE FOOT OF NET FREE VENT AREA PER 750 CFM
RECOMMENDED: 2 TO 4 SQUARE FEET OF INLET VENTS PER FAN
Venting plays a very significant role in the performace of QuietCool fans.
QuietCool recommends a mini-mum of 1 SQ. FT. of venting for every 750 CFM in
the QuietCool system. If an attic has at least 1:750 attic venting, the
QuietCool system will operate efficiently and effectively. If an attic has
less than 1:750 attic venting, the system may not operate as efficiently, or
effectively, as it could with 1:750 attic venting. But don’t worry, the system
will still operate if there is not enough venting.
Insufficient venting is a very simple problem to fix. Roofing contractors can
add extra venting to most homes simply and easily. The most common types of
venting is shown in the chart below.
| Vent Type | Model Type | Average Size | Venting Sq. Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gable vent | 12” x 19.5” | 1.20 | |
| Dormer Vent | 14” x 8” | 0.70 | |
| Eave Vent | 4” |
5”
6”| 0.03
0.04
0.07
Ridge Vent
| | 4’ – 12’| 0.125 per ft
Soffit Vent
| | 16” x 4”
16” x 6”
16” x 8”| 0.19
0.29
0.39
O’Hagin Vent|
| Low/Medium Profile Tapered Low Profile
Low Profile Flat High Profile| 0.5
0.6
0.68
0.68
Turbine Vent|
| 8”
12”
14”| 35
79
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Note: This table is only a guideline and is not a guarantee of venting capacity.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING ATTIC GABLE FAN
NOTE: The AFG model fans are designed to mount behind existing vents. If no vent exists, one must be installed. Vent should be installed in the upper center section of the gable.
- Installing the QuietCool AFG is very easy. To install the AFG, simply mount the gable fan to your gable vents as shown in the following steps:
Figure 2.1A
Flush Mount: The AFG can be mounted flush to a rectangular type louver by
fastening through the mounting brackets to the frame of the louver (as shown
in Figure 2.1A). As stated in the note above, any area of the louver that is
not covered by the AFG must be sealed off in order to prevent air leakage,
which may hinder performance. This is the most conventional method of mounting
the AFG. We recommend using the Flush Mount option if possible for all
applications.
Wide Mount: The AFG can be mounted on a wide louver, but additional
mounting steps must be taken in order for the fan to work properly. As shown
in Figure 2.1B, two additional boards must be fastened to the boards framing
the gable vent so the AFG can be mounted securely. As stated in the note
above, any area of the louver that is not covered by the AFG must be sealed
off in order to prevent air leakage, which may hinder performance.
Odd Mount: The AFG can also be mounted off center for an odd shaped
louver (as shown in Figure 2.1C).
As stated in the note above, any area of the louver that is not covered by the
AFG must be sealed off in order to prevent air leakage, which may hinder
performance.
While this is not the most ideal way to mount the gable fan, it is possible.
However, since the fan is not completely covering the vent, maximum airflow
will not be achieved.
NOTE: The AFG can be mounted on many other types of louvers, including
triangle vents, round vents, half-round vents, etc. If the vent is smaller
than the area of the fan, we recommend constructing a chamber that surrounds
the vent, and then mount the AFG to the chamber to ensure maximum airflow and
performance.
INSTALLING AFG VENT COVERS
Included with your QuietCool Attic Gable Fan are four vent covers that are designed to be installed around the attic fan housing to block any air backdrafting into the attic through a gable vent that is larger than the attic fan cylinder, causing air to cycle in and out around the vent.
- Take the vent cover and match it to one of the sides around the attic fan housing.
- Using the two provided screws, attach each corner to the wood framing around your gable vent. (See picture for screw locations)
- Repeat step 1 and 2 for the three additional covers.
WIRING
IMPORTANT: Wiring Diagrams are for examples ONLY. Wiring should be done
by a licensed electrician following local building and electrical codes and/or
NEC guidelines.
NOTE: Your fan came with the Smart Control Hub pre-wired to a power cord
for testing purposes before installation. If you would like to hard-wire the
fan, or it is required by your local building codes, please follow the wiring
instructions below.
TWO SPEED WIRING – (AFG SMT PRO-2.0 & AFG SMT PRO-3.0)
- Using a wire nut, connect the black wire from the power source to the black wire from the Hub.
- Connect the white wire from the power source and the white wire on the fan to the white wire from the Hub.
- Connect the black wire from the fan to the blue wire on the Hub
- Connect the red wire from the fan to the red wire on the Hub
- Cap the yellow wire from the Hub.
- Ground the green wire from the fan and the green wire from the power cord to the ground screw in the Hub.
- Set the dip switch positions inside the Hub as shown in the Figure B.
- Power-on the Hub. The Power LED indicator will be lit.
- Press the Test button to make sure the fan works. The Test LED indicator will blink three times every two seconds indicating 2-speed and the fan will be on high. Press the Test button again and the fan will switch to low speed and the Test LED indicator will blink once every two seconds. Press the Test button again and the fan should shut off and the LED will be off.
- If the fan doesn’t operate as described in step 9, please check the dip switch postion/wiring.
THREE SPEED WIRING – (AFG SMT ES-3.0)
- Using a wire nut, connect the black wire from the power cord and the black wire from the fan to the black wire from the Hub.
- Connect the white wire from the power cord and the white wire on the fan to the white wire from the Hub.
- Connect the red wire from the fan to the red wire on the Hub
- Connect the yellow wire from the fan to the yellow wire on the Hub
- Connect the blue wire from the fan to the blue wire on the Hub
- Ground the green wire from the fan and the green wire from the power cord to the ground screw in the Hub.
- Set the dip switch positions inside the Hub as shown in Figure C.
- Power-on the Hub. The Power LED indicator will be lit.
- Press the Test button to make sure the fan works. The Test LED indicator will blink three times every two seconds indicating 3-speed and the fan will be on high. Press the Test button again and the fan will switch to medium speed and the LED will blink twice every two seconds. Press the Test button again and the fan will switch to low speed and the LED will blink once every two seconds. Press the Test button again and the fan should shut off and the LED will be off.
- If the fan doesn’t operate as described in step 9, please check the dip switch postion/wiring.
SMART CONTROL HUB – LED INDICATORS
- POWER Indicator
- The Power LED indicator will always be lit when the Hub is connected to Power.
- If this LED is not lit, check the power source.
- Temp and Hum | Timer Indicator
- This LED indicator will light up as shown below:
- Blinking: Timer Mode Active
- Solid: Smart Mode Active
- Test Indicator
- The Test LED indicator will light up as shown below when the Test button is pressed:
- Two Speed Fan: blink three times every 2 seconds on HIGH, blink once every 2 seconds on LOW
- Three Speed Fan: blink three times every 2 seconds on HIGH, blink twice every 2 seconds on MED, blink once every 2 seconds on LOW
- Pair Indicator
- The Pair LED indicator will blink when making pair operations. Please see SETTING UP YOUR FAN on page 12 for details on pairing.
- The indicator will be lit up solid when a device is connected via Bluetooth.
- The indicator will not be lit when no pairing operations are being made or no device is connected.
SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DOWNLOADING THE QUIETCOOL SMART CONTROL APP
Download the QuietCool Smart Control App onto your iOS or Android
device.
Scan the QR code above or visit QuietCoolSystems.com/smart-control/ and click
the link to download the app to your device.
OPERATING THE QUIETCOOL SMART CONTROL APP
HOME PAGE
This is the home page of the app and is presented as soon as the app is
opened.
If you have not yet paired your phone to your Hub, it will state SETUP
REQUIRED.
If you have paired your phone to your Hub, it will show a picture of the fan
as well as the name of your fan.
FAN SETUP PAGE
This page is used to setup the fan for the first time.
You can quickly change the Fan Name, check if the speeds are set properly,
change the Fan Model, enter the Serial Number and adjust the Climate Settings
& Presets. These settings can be accessed again after setup is done by
clicking the Settings button on the Fan Control Page.
FAN CONTROL PAGE
This page is accessed when you tap on your fan from the Home Page.
On this page you can see the current conditions in your attic, activate the
different modes of the fan, and get to the Fan Settings page.
FAN SETTINGS PAGE
This page is used to adjust the settings of the fan.
You can quickly change the Fan Name, check if the speeds are set properly,
change the Fan Model, enter the Serial Number and adjust the Climate Settings
& Presets.
You can also enter Pair Mode for remote pairing of devices, perform a Firmware
Update, as well as reset all settings to factory defaults.
SETTING UP YOUR FAN
Once your attic fan has power, open up the QuietCool Smart Control app. You
will be taken to the Home Page. You should see your attic fan show up in the
list of available fans.
A message indicates that setup is required. Press and hold the Pair button on
the Hub until the LED indicator begins to blink.
NOTE: You will need to initiate this Pairing process on each device you
want to use to control your attic fan. Once the initial device is paired, you
can use the “Enter Pair Mode” function from the app described on page 16. This
will prevent you from having to access the
Hub physically in the attic in order to perform pairing operations. Tap on the
fan to start the setup process. Once you tap on the fan, you will be taken to
the Fan Setup page. On this page, you will be able to change the following
settings:
- Fan Name
- Fan Model
- Serial Number
The Speeds Available section will tell you if you have connected the fan and
set your dip switch properly.
Make sure that this number matches the specification of the fan you purchased.
In this example, we are setting up an AFG SMT PRO-2.0 which is a 2-speed fan.
The QuietCool Smart Attic Fan Control has an innovative Smart mode that allows
the fan to adjust the speed based on the temperature and humidity conditions
in your attic. Tap Climate Settings & Presets to adjust these settings.
Within this mode there are two standard presets, Summer and Winter. You can
modify these presets and add your own custom presets to allow quick setting
changes on the fly.
TEMPERATURE
- The settings you choose in this section will change what temperature the fan will come on at each set speed.
- Tap on any speed to adjust the temperature for each speed.
HUMIDITY
- Turn Fan Off: This is the humidity percentage that will cause the fan to turn off. For example, the factory setting is set at 90%, meaning the fan will turn off if the humidity in the attic is 90% or higher. Tap this setting if you would like to adjust the percentage. If you do not want this feature, you can select OFF at the top of the list.
- Turn Fan On: This is the humidity percentage that will cause the fan to turn on, regardless if the temperature settings are not met. For example, the factory setting is set at 70%, meaning the fan will turn on if the humidity in the attic is higher than 70%, even if the temperature in the attic is below the temperature settings in the app. If you do not want this feature, you can select OFF at the top of the list.
- Desired Speed: This is the speed the fan will use if the humidity causes the fan to turn on.
These settings will be saved into the memory of the Hub meaning all settings
will sync between any additional devices you pair to the Hub.
Click Done to complete Fan Setup. You can always access these settings again
from the Settings option on the Fan Control Page.
FAN CONTROL PAGE
On the Fan Control page, you will see the current fan status, the current
attic temperature, as well as the current attic humidity level. You also have
the option to Activate Smart Mode or Activate Timer Mode. You can also go into
the Fan Settings page and adjust the settings that you setup in the first
step.
TIMER MODE
Timer Mode is a simple way to turn your attic fan on for a set amount of time
at a set speed.
To activate Timer Mode, simply tap Activate Timer Mode. Once activated, you
can select your speed by tapping Set Speed. You can also select your runtime
by tapping Set Time. When Timer Mode is active, you will see your remaining
time left on the timer at the top of the screen.
SMART MODE
Smart Mode will automatically change the speed based on the attic temperature
and humidity.
To activate Smart Mode, simply tap Activate Smart Mode.
In Smart Mode, the first parameter that is checked is the Turn Fan Off
humidity level. Regardless of the temperature in the attic, if the Humidity
level in the attic is above the Turn Fan Off humidity setting, the fan will
not turn on, or if it is already running, the fan will shut off.
If the humidity in the attic is below the Turn Fan Off humidity setting, the
second parameter that is checked is the Attic Temperature. If the temperature
inside the attic is within the set parameters in the app, the fan will turn on
at the appropriate speed.
If the temperature in the attic is below any of the temperature parameters,
the last parameter that is checked is the Turn Fan On humidity level. If the
humidity level in the attic is above the Turn Fan On humidity parameter but
below the Turn Fan Off humidity parameter, the fan will turn on at the Desired
Speed.
PAIR MODE
Pair Mode is a feature that was designed to prevent users from having to get
into the attic to access the physical Hub in order to pair additional devices.
NOTE: In order to use this feature, you must have one device that is already
paired to the Fan Hub. If you do not have any devices that are currently
paired to the Fan Hub, you will have to press the physical Pair button.
In the Fan Settings page, tap Enter Pair Mode. An alert box will come up on
your screen indicating you are about to enter Pair Mode. Tap OK.
Now, on the device you are trying to pair, open up the Smart Control app and
tap the fan. You will now be taken to the Fan Setup page and you are now
paired.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Your attic fan includes a Firmware Update feature in order for us to update
your Fan Hub to include bug fixes and additional features in the future.
We recommend checking for a new firmware update a few times per year.
To check for an available firmware update, go into the Fan Settings page and
tap Firmware Update.
If there is no update available, an alert will popup indicating there is no
available firmware update. At the top of the page you will see your current
device version as well as what the available version is.
If there is an update available, you will be able to tap the Update button.
Once you tap Update, an alert will popup asking you to type in your Wi-Fi
details.
You cannot initiate a firmware update while your phone is on cellular so if
you are not currently connected to a Wi-Fi network on your phone, tap Choose
Wi-Fi. This will take you to your phone settings. Connect to your home Wi-Fi
network and go back to the Smart Control app.
Once back in the app, your Wi-Fi network name will be pre-filled. Type in your
Wi-Fi password and tap Save. The firmware update will now begin.
Once completed, an alert will popup indicating that the download was
successful and your Hub will reboot. Your Hub is now updated.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT PROTOCAL DOES THIS CONTROL USE?
This control operates over Bluetooth to connect to your phone. The control
uses Wi-Fi for firmware updates.
WILL MY NEIGHBOR BE ABLE TO CONTROL MY FAN IF THEY HAVE THE SAME SET UP AS
ME?
No. In order to connect to your Smart Attic Fan Control Hub, you must first
pair your device by using the Pair button on the Hub.
WHAT IS THE RANGE?
The range restriction between your phone and the attic fan is 50 ft through
average household obstructions.
WHY ARE ALL MY LIGHTS BLINKING ON THE HUB AND NOTHING IS WORKING?
If you’re experiencing blinking lights on all LED indicators on the hub then
it is an indication that your DIP switches are not selected, or multiple DIP
switches are selected. Disconnect power, adjust your DIP switches, and the
only light that should be lit is your RED power light.
HOW DO I CHANGE THE DIP SWITCH TO THE CORRECT SPEED OF MY FAN?
You will need to disconnect power, make your adjustment inside the hub, and
then reconnect power.
CAN YOU CONNECT THE ATTIC FAN SMART CONTROL TO A SMART HOME SYSTEM LIKE
ALEXA, GOOGLE HOME, OR APPLE HOMEKIT?
No, in the current configuration the Smart Attic Fan Control cannot connect to
a smart home system. Smart home system control is not neccesary as the fan
runs on it’s own and hardly ever needs manual control.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I GET A NEW PHONE?
If you get a new phone, you will need to pair your new phone to the Hub. This
is very easy to do
if you still have your old phone, or have another phone in the home that is
currently paired to the Hub. If you have another device that is paired to the
Hub, follow the instructions on page 16 for Pair Mode. If you do not have any
other devices in the home that are paired to the Hub, you will need to press
the physical Pair button on the Hub.
SAFETY
This control features an innovative fire safety shut-off that will automatically turn the fan off if it detects a temperature above 182ºF in your attic. The purpose of this is to shut off in the event of a house fire to prevent the spread of flames.
ATTIC FAN LIMITED WARRANTY
QC Manufacturing Inc. extends this warranty to the original purchaser of the following QuietCool Specialty Series Fans – AFG SMT ES-3.0, AFG SMT PRO-3.0, AFG SMT PRO-2.0, and AFR SMT ES-2.0 – installed and used in a residence under normal conditions within the United States:
- Fifteen year coverage applies to the QuietCool motor fan assembly. At our option we will repair or replace any part of the assembly should it fail to operate during the first fifteen years from the date of original purchase.
- One year coverage for all other components including grilles, housings, controls and accessories furnished by QC Manufacturing, Inc. At our option we will repair or replace any part which fails as a result of defective material or workmanship during the first year from the original date of purchase.
- This warranty does not cover any of the following:
- Accidental or consequential damage resulting from the operation of our equipment or any malfunction thereof.
- Cost of service calls to diagnose the cause of problems or the labor charge to un-install any components.
- Product failure or damage due to faulty installation, abuse, misuse, unauthorized alteration to factory specs, lack of maintenance, or transportation damage.
- Shipping or postage for warranty claims.
- To obtain service under this warranty, first contact the dealer where you purchased the equipment. If you are unable to find or reach your dealer, contact Customer Service at QC Manufacturing, Inc. at the number below.
- Registration is no longer required for QuietCool fans. If service is required under this warranty, you must retain your proof or purchase.
This warranty is the only warranty extended by QC Manufacturing, Inc. to purchasers or suppliers of our equipment. QC Manufacturing Inc. disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, that arise by operation of the law. Where consumer may have additional warranty rights in accordance with federal and state law, such rights shall supersede those stated herein.
References
- QuietCool Whole House Fans For Your Home, Attic & Garage
- Smart Control Support - QuietCool
- QuietCool Whole House Fans For Your Home, Attic & Garage
- Official QuietCool Support
- Warranty Claims - QuietCool