Architectural & Engineering Specifications
August 2001
Exterior-Mounted
Power Attic Ventilator
with Automatic Thermostat
MODEL: RF-79RP
DESCRIPTION
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Pulls hot air out of larger attics automatically. Exhausts 
moisture and condensation that can cause premature 
deterioration of attic insulation, shingles, roof, rafters, 
wiring and outside paint.
• Efficient PSC type motor.
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Trim silhouette with 22" diameter by 9" high housing.
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23" square, aluminum, one-piece self-flashing flange and 
venturi design provide complete rain seal. Includes 
birdguard.
• Polymeric dome is UV protected.
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Automatic thermostat turns the fan on at selected 
temperature setting from 60°F to 120°F or, may be 
used with a general use On/Off switch for manual control.
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141⁄2" diameter roof cutout between rafters. Install on 
flat or pitched roof. When used on flat roofs, fan should 
be mounted on built-up curb so that unit is raised above 
standing water level.
DESIGN FEATURES
Air Delivery: 1400 CFM at .03" S.P.
2000 sq. ft. attic floor area.
Dimensions: 9" high, dome 22" diameter,
23" square flashing plate.
Motor: PSC type, sleeve bearing, thermally
protected (auto-reset with one-shot 
fuse backup protector).
Material & Finish: Flashplate is plated steel with brown,
powder coat paint finish. Dome is dark 
gray, UV protected, polymeric 
material. Bird guard is UV protected 
polymeric material.
Fan Blade: 5 Fins, 14" diameter, 4" pitch,
galvanized steel.
Thermostat: Adjustable from 60° to 120°F. Preset
to 110°F.
Electrical Rating: 120V, 60Hz, 3.9A.
ARCHITECT'S SPECIFICATIONS
Attic Cooling Fan shall be Model RF-79RP as 
manufactured by NuTone, according to product 
specifications listed: 9" high, dome 22" diameter, 
flashing 23" square; contains automatic, adjustable 
thermostat; 1400 CFM at .03" S.P.
CERTIFIED TEST DATA
Air delivery rating is certified by the Home Ventilating 
Institute Division of AMCA, based on testing performed 
by an independent third party testing laboratory, in 
accordance with HVI standards. This NuTone model 
is listed by Underwriters' Laboratories Inc.