Carnes VCDD010I Installation Manual
IN-LINE
VENTILATORS
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MODELS • VCDD010I • VCDD015I
VCDD020I • VCDD025I • VCDD030I
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1.Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If
you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or
telephone number listed in the warranty.
2.Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel
and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning
device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
3.Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction codes and standards.
4.Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of
gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to
prevent backdrafting. 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.
5.When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
6.Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
7.To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.
8.If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be
marked as appropriate for the application and be connected to a
GFCI (Ground Fault Interrupter) - protected branch circuit.
9.Never place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or
shower.
10. This unit must be grounded.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This manual is divided into sections as follows:
•“TYPICAL INSTALLATION”
This section shows a common installation in new and existing,
frame construction.
- Mounting (new construction)
- Mounting (existing construction)
- Wiring
- Ducting (straight through blower discharge)
•“MOUNTING OPTIONS”
•“WIRING OPTIONS”
-Wiring Plate Position
•“DUCTING OPTIONS”
- Blower Discharge Positions
- Ducting (right angle blower discharge)
•“USE AND CARE”
•“SERVICE PARTS”
•“WARRANTY”
CAUTION
1.For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
2.To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced
impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power
unit.
3.Please read specification label on product for further information and requirements.
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MODELS • VCDD010I • VCDD015I
VCDD020I • VCDD025I • VCDD030I
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TYPICAL INSTALLATION
MOUNTING
ADDITIONAL
1½” FRAMING
Blower factory-shipped
in straight through
discharge position.
(New Frame Construction)
ROUND DUCT*
Mounting brackets
factory-shipped in
position for ½”
ceiling material.
CEILING JOIST
(16” centers shown)
MOUNTING
SCREW
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
WIRING
BLACK
TO
BLACK
GROUND TO
WIRING PLATE
WHITE
TO
WHITE
120 VAC LINE IN
Ventilator can be wir ed from outside of housing.
Use UL approved connectors to wir e per local codes.
DUCTING
(Horizontal blower discharge)
TOP / BACK
OF HOUSING
WIRING
PLATE
Factory-shipped unit installed in new construction.
MOUNTING
ROUND DUCT*
CEILING JOIST
(16” centers
shown)
MOUNTING
BRACKETS
(Attached to
opposite sides
of housing &
upside-down)
(Existing Frame Construction)
2 X 4 FRAMING
(wide side down)
FINISHED
CEILING
MATERIAL
Factory-shipped unit installed in existing construction.
* VCDD010I & VCDD015I use 6” round duct.
VCDD020I, VCDD025I & VCDD030I use 8” round duct.
ROOF CAP
ROUND DUCT*
ROUND
ELBOW*
WALL
CAP
Two ways to connect ductwork to a factory-shipped unit.
* VCDD010I & VCDD015I use 6” round duct.
VCDD020I, VCDD025I & VCDD030I use 8” round duct.
IMPORTANT:
Remove shipping tape from damper
Remove the shipping tape from the damper flap and make sure
that damper flap opens and closes freely inside the ductwork. Use
duct tape to make ductwork connections secure and air-tight.
Remove shipping ring from blo wer inlet
Remove the shipping ring from the blower inlet bef ore operating the
ventilator.
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