AirScape VK-450 Operating instructions

Brand: AirScape

Model: VK-450

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

CVK-105

Bathroom Ventilation Kit

Installation and Operation Manual

CVK-105/210/260/450 & VK-105/210/260/450

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SAFETY INFORMATION

• Switch power to this unit off at the main circuit panel prior to its installation, service or

cleaning.

• Installationandwiringmustbedoneinaccordancewiththismanualandalllocalcodesandstandards.

• DoNOTinstallthisunit’sswitchwhereitcanbereachedfromatuborshower.

• Thisfanisforgeneralventilationonly.It has NOT been designed to exhaust particle-laden and/

or explosive mixtures of air, or for use in re-rated installations, and must NOT be used for

such.

INTRODUCTION

ThankyouforpurchasinganAirScape

BathroomVentilationKit.Thisunithasbeendesignedtoexhaust

airfromyourbathroom,quickly,quietlyandefciently,keepingthespacefreshandserene.Pleasetake

thetimetoreadthisentiremanualbeforeproceedingwithinstallation.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Beforeproceedingfurther,takeaquickinventoryofeverythingincludedinthiskit.

Table 1: Kit Contents

Model # Fan

Plenum &

Damper

Grille Duct Y-Fitting

Roof Cap /

Wall Hood

Electronic

Timer

Cable

Ties

CVK-105

1qty

1qty,w/6”-

4”reducer

1qty 25ft.x4”

N/A

1qty,4” 1qty 4qty

CVK-210

1qty 1qty 1qty 25ft.x6”

N/A

1qty,6” 1qty 4qty

CVK-260

1qty 2qty 2qty 25ft.x6”

1qty,

6”x6”x6”

1qty,6” 1qty 8qty

CVK-450

1qty

2qty,w/8”-

6”reducer

2qty.

25ft.x6”;

25ft.x8”

1qty,

8”x6”x6”

1qty,8” 1qty 7qty

VK-105

1qty

1qty,w/6”-

4”reducer

1qty

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

VK-210

1qty 1qty 1qty

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

VK-260

1qty 2qty 2qty

N/A

1qty

6”x6”x6”

N/A N/A N/A

VK-450

1qty

2qtyw/8”-

6”reducer

2qty

N/A

1qty

8”x6”x6”

N/A N/A N/A

CHOOSING A LOCATION

Considerthefollowingwhenselectinglocationsforeachofthisunit’scomponents:

LocatingtheIntake(s)

• Positiontheintake(s)abovethesourcesofodorandmoisturetoexhaust.

• Toensureeffectiveairexchangeandcirculation,chooseapositionawayfromwindowsordoors.

• CVK/VK-260 & -450 ONLY:Theadditionalintake,grill,and

damperincudewiththesemodelsmakesitpossibletoventilate

onelargebathroomortwoadjacentbathroomssimultaneously,

asshowninFigure 1: Dual Intake Options at right.Forthe

latteroption,asecondtimer(soldseperately)isnecessary.

LocatingtheFan

• Choosealocationintheatticthatwillbeaccessibleforservice.

• Aminimumdistanceof8feetbetweenthefanandintake(s)is

recommendedforquietoperation.

• Thelongertheductrun,thequieterthefanwillbe.

• Considerthetotallengthofductprovidedinthekit,beingcarefulnottocomeupshort.

LocatingtheRoofCaporWallHood

• Apartfromaestheticconsiderations,selectalocationincloseenoughproximityforthelengthofduct

includedwithyourkit

Figure 1: Dual Intake Options

INSTALLATION

AirScapeBathroomVentilationKitsaredesignedforquickandeasyinstallation.Onceallofthexedcom-

ponentsaremounted,theyaresimpleconnectedusingtheprovidedex-ductandcableties.Straightfor-

wardwiringtotheincludedelectronicpush-buttontimercompletesthejob.

PlenumBoxInstallation

1. CVK/VK 105 ONLY:Attachthe6”-4”reducertothebackdraftdamper.

2. Checktheclearanceabovethedesiredintakelocation(s)tomakesurethereisroomfortheplenum

andductintheattic.

3. Cuta6”diametercircleoutoftheceilingsheetrock

inthedesiredintakelocation.

4. Placetheplenumboxovertheroughopening.

5. Anchortheplenumtoanatticjoistbydrivingat

least2robustself-tappingmetalscrews(NOTpro-

vided)throughtheplenumwallandintothestud.

Makesuretheweightoftheplenumissupported

bythejoist.Ifthedesiredintakelocationisnotad-

jacenttoajoist,useappropriatelysizedlumberto

frameacross-peicetowhichtoanchortheplenum.

Atright,Figure 2: Plenum & Framingshowshow

theplenumshouldbeattachedtotheframing.

6. Useahigh-qualitylatexcaulkattheroughopening

tomakeasealbetweenthesheetrockandplenum.

7. Attachthegrilletotheplenumfrombelow;adjust

thespringclipswithpliersasneededtoachievea

snugt.

8. CVK/VK 105 ONLY:Repeatthesestepstoattach

thesecondplenum.

FanInstallation

The fan can be mounted in any orientation.

1. Attachthemountingbrackettoframingmemberatappropriatelocation.

2. Attachthefantothemountingbracketusingtheprovidedsheetmetalscrews.

3. ElectricalConnection:Thefancanbepluggedintoanoutletintheatticusingthesupplied3-prong

powercord.Alternatively,thepowercordcanberemovedandthefanhardwireddirectlytothetimer

switch(seeFigure 3: Timer & Fan Wiring).Consultlocalcodesforwiringstandardsand/orcontact

anelectricianforfurtherassistancewithwiring.

FlexDuctInstallation

The individual components are joined together using insulated acoustic ex-duct.

Toattachtheducttoacollar:

1. Pullbacktheouterfoilandinsulationlayerstoexposetheblackpolylinewithspringcoil.

2. Pullthiscoillineoverthecollarandwrapitwithoneoftheprovidedcableties.

3. Pulltheinsulationandfoillayersoverthecollarandwrapthejointwithducttape(NOTprovided)to

makeanairtightseal.

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Figure 2: Plenum & Framing

INSTALLATION,cont.

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TimerInstallation

Theincludeddecora-styleelectronictimerinstallsintoastandardsingle-gangelectricalbox(notincluded).

Asecondtimer(soldseparately)canbewiredtoasinglefanfordual-bathventilation(seebelow).Besure

toshutoffpoweratthecircuitpanelpriortoanyelectricalwiring,andrefertolocalcodesforproperand

approvedmethods.Consultanelectricianifneeded.

1. Runwirefromthefan(oroutlet)intheattictothelocationinthewallwherethetimerwillbeinstalled.

2. Connectleadsusingapprovedmethods,followingtheproperwiringdiagramshownbelow.

NOTE: The following instructions apply ONLY to models CVK-105, -210, and -260:

RoofCap/WallHoodInstallation

*Use caution when walking on roofs and climbing ladders*

1. Atthedesiredlocation,cutthepropersizecircularholeintherooforwall.

2. Useproperandapprovedmethodstoattachtheroofcaporwallhoodandensurealeak-proofseal

aroundtheashing.If needed, consult a roong or siding professional.

Onceinstalled,operationofyourAirScapeBathVentilationKitisassimpleasapushofabutton.Gener-

ally,itisrecommendedtohaveabathfancontinuetorunfor20minutesaftertheconclusionofashower.

Withthe10/20/30/60minuteoperationoftheincludedelectronicpush-buttontimer,thiscanbeachieved

withconvenienceandease.

Sincethefanbearingsarepermanentlylubricatedandsealed,thereisnoperiodicmaintenancenecessary.

Figure 3: Timer & Fan Wiring

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS

Fan Specs & Dimensions

CFM “A” “B” “C”

(C)VK-105

105 4” 11” 8”

(C)VK-210

205 6” 12.625” 7.625”

(C)VK-260

260 6” 12.625” 7.625”

(C)VK-450

450 8” 14.75” 8.25”

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Phone:866.448.8187(8:00am–5:00pmPST,M–F)

Email:[email protected]

AirScape,Inc.

625CharlesWay

Medford,OR97501

CONTACT INFORMATION

Problem: Fan will not turn on.

Makesurepoweristurnedonatthebreaker.Checkwiringtofanandtimerswitch.Checkfantoensure

impellercanspinfreely.

Problem: Fan is noisy.

Determinelocationofnoisesource.Checkductforkinks.Checkductconnectionstoensureinnercoilis

notcollapsed.Iffanvibrationisthenoisesource,tryusingrubberizedwashersorgaskettodampenthe

noise,orhangthefanusingmetalstrappingandvibrationabsorbingmaterial.

Problem:Fanruns,butthereislittletonoairow.

Checkductforkinks.Checkbackdraftdamperdirection.Checkductconnectionstoensureinnercoilis

notcollapsed.Checkthatthefanimpellerisspinningfreely.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Plenum Box &

Backdraft Damper

Dimensions

WARRANTY

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Hardware

AirScapewarrantstheoriginalenduser(“Customer”)thatnewAirScapefanproducts,includingallmoving

parts,motors,dampers,anddamperactuatorswillbefreefromdefectsinworkmanshipandmaterials,

undernormaluse,forthree(3)yearsfromtheoriginalpurchasedate.Electronictimersareexcludedand

arewarrantedbythemanufacturer.

Software

AirScapewarrantstoCustomerthattheAirScapefansoftwarewillperforminsubstantialconformanceto

itsprogramspecicationsforaperiodofthree(3)yearsfromthedateoftheoriginalpurchase.

Exclusions

Thiswarrantyexcludes(1)physicaldamagetothesurfaceoftheproduct,includingcracksorscratcheson

theoutsidecasing;(2)damagecausedbymisuse,neglect,improperinstallation,unauthorizedattempts

toopen,repair,ormodifytheproduct,oranyothercausebeyondtherangeofintendeduse;(3)damage,

causedbyaccident,re,powerchanges,otherhazard,oractsofGod;or(4)useoftheproductwithany

unauthorizeddeviceifsuchdevicecausestheproblem.

Exclusive Remedies

ShouldacovereddefectoccurduringthewarrantyperiodandCustomernotiesAirScape,Customer’s

soleandexclusiveremedywillbe,atAirScape’ssoleoptionandexpense,torepairorreplacetheproduct.

Replacementproductsorpartsmaybeneworreconditionedoracomparableversionofthedefective

item.AirScapewarrantsanyreplacedproductorpartforaperiodofninety(90)daysfromshipment,or

throughtheendoftheoriginalwarranty,whicheverislonger.

Obtaining Warranty Service

CustomermustcontactandreturnproducttoAirScape,ProductdealerorInstallerwithintheapplicable

warrantyperiodtoobtainwarrantyservice.Datedproofoforiginalpurchasewillberequired.AirScapewill

notberesponsibleforCustomer’smemorydatacontainedin,storedon,orintegratedwithanyproducts

returnedtoAirScapeforrepair,whetherunderwarrantyornot.

Warranty Exclusive

Theforgoingwarrantiesandremediesareexclusiveandinlieuofallotherwarranties,expressorimplied,

includingwarrantiesofmerchantability,tnessforaparticularpurpose,correspondencewithdescription,

andnon-infringement,allofwhichareexpresslydisclaimedbyAirScapeanditssuppliers.

Disclaimer

NeitherAirScapenoritssuppliersshallbeliableforincidental,consequential,indirect,special,orpunitive

damagesofanykind,ornanciallossarisingoutoforinconnectionwiththesaleoruseofthisproduct,

whetherbasedincontract,tort(includingnegligence)oranyothertheory,evenifAirScapehasbeenad-

visedofthepossibilityofsuchdamagesAirScape’sentireliabilityshallbelimitedtoreplacementorrepair

oftheproduct.

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