®
Eliminator
Foundation Vent Fan
Helps eliminate moisture, mold, and
radon gas from crawl spaces
EL-1
Optional De-Humidistat
The Eliminator
The Eliminator Foundation Vent Fan is a motorized
fan designed to circulate fresh air in a home or
building crawl space to eliminate cancer-causing
radon gas and reduce moisture that can lead to
mold formation and termite infestation. It is wired
for automatic operation when the temperature
exceeds 50oF. An optional de-humidistat activates
the fan when humidity exceeds the ownerdetermined setting (20% –80%) in conjunction with
the built-in temperature control.
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Foundation Vent Fan
• Reduces moisture content and mold
potential in crawl spaces, floor joists,
flooring, and other support wood
• Circulates air in crawl space
• Removes radon gas
• Temperature or humidity activated
• Reduces potential for airborne mold
infiltration into home
• Reduces termite potential
Installed behind existing vent
Note: The de-humidistat is designed
to be installed remotely, so it can
be placed in the crawl space where
moisture is most likely to accumulate.
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Facts about radon, mold, and moisture.
Radon
Radon is a radioactive gas that is considered to be a
health hazard affecting indoor air quality worldwide.
Radon gas is the second most common cause of lung
cancer in the United States. One in fifteen homes in
the U.S. has a high level of radon.
Mold
According to a study by the Mayo Clinic, nearly all
chronic sinus infections are a result of mold. Since up
to 40% of the air we breathe in the home can come
from the crawl space, mold in the crawl space means
mold in the home. The EPA recommends to keep
humidity levels in the crawl space to 40% –50% to
reduce the likelihood of mold formation.
Moisture
Excess moisture in a crawl space can have serious
consequences. Not only can it lead to mold formation,
it also increases termite potential and can increase the
potential for rot in floor joists, cross members, and subflooring. Moisture level in wood should be less than
20%. In high humidity areas, that number can easily
exceed 30%. To maintain safe moisture levels, experts
recommend a plastic moisture barrier on the ground in
combination with a vent fan such as the Eliminator.
Mold
How it works
1. The Eliminator is attached to any standard foundation
vent, and then wired to a 120v source.
2. Optional de-humidistat is placed in center of crawl
space area.
3. When temperature in crawl space exceeds 50
and/or when humidity exceeds de-humidistat setting,
the Eliminator is engaged.
4. Moist air and radon gases are pulled from crawl
space and replaced with fresh, outside air.
5. When thermostat or de-humidistat are satisfied, the
Eliminator is deactivated.
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Typical crawl space under home with mold growth
Typical installation
De-humidistat
Crawl space
The Eliminator
Foundation vents
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Independent Test Results
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“The Eliminator effectively reduces radon
gas and moisture levels in the typical
crawl space.”
Eliminator Foundation Vent Fans were installed in homes
with high wood moisture content in the 28% to 30%
range. Over a thirty day period, the moisture content was
measured at weekly intervals. Homes with the Eliminator
installed saw a reduction of moisture levels to as low as
16% and 17%. A wood moisture level of 20% or less is
considered ideal. Homes without the Eliminator showed no
reduction in moisture content.
“The Eliminator performed well, even under severe moisture
problem conditions… the amount of air moved is sufficient to
correct the problems present.”
Cliff Consulting
Columbia, S.C.
20*
10
0
Moisture Content Level
Number of Units Required
De-humidistat (Optional) Adjustable from 20%-80%
Mounting Plate Dimensions 14 3⁄
week 1 week 2 week 3 week 4
Homes with the Elimin ator Fou ndation Vent Fans instal led
Homes without the Eli mina tor Foundation Vent Fans ins tall ed
Voltage
Amps
Cubic feet per minute
Housing Material Galvanized Steel
Temperature Switch
Operation
*Idea l woo d moi sture leve l= 20% or l ess
Specifications
One per 1,000 square feet of
crawl space
Above 50°F
120VAC
.60 Amps
100 CFM
”
8
x 6 7⁄
”
8
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©2013 Field Controls Co. Form #4317 Printed in U.S.A. (2013 RS)
©2008 Field Controls Co. Form #4317 Printed in U.S.A. (2008 CP)
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