Tamarack Technologies HV1450 User Manual

HV1450 EVERGREEN

WHOLE hoUSE COMFORT

VENTILATOR

PRODUCT MANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE

lease note the serial number, date of purchase, and the

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point of purchase below for handy reference. The serial
number is located on a label affixed to the HV1450 next
to the junction/utility box

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

Point of Purchase

Unpacking your HV1450:

When you have unpacked

your HV1450 carefully you will

find the following:

What the HV1450 Whole House Comfort Ventilator Does:

The HV1450 is used to assist the natural cooling process in the house. When the outside temperature drops below
the inside temperature, the cooler outside air can be used to cool the house. The HV1450 will pull the cooler air from
the outside, through the house, up into the attic and push the hot air outside. The HV1450 is a fan product and will
not cool the house below the outside air temperature or create a noticeable breeze. The HV1450 can be used any
time, for as long as needed, to cool or change the air in the house.

The Best Location for your HV1450:

you want to cool. Above a central hallway or at the top of a stairwell provide the best airflow. Cooler outside air should be
able to move through the window, the space that needs to be cooled, and exhaust out through the fan into the attic.

Read all instructions before installing

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► Make sure that there aren’t any pipes, wires, rafters or air conditioning or heating ducts running through

the space where the HV1450 will be installed and that the damper will open into an unoccupied area.
► Make sure that you have adequate exhaust area out of your attic. This can be accomplished with
a combination of roof, ridge or gable end vents. The HV1450 requires a minimum of 4 square feet of attic venting.
► Some state and local electrical code require fan products to be installed by a licensed electrician.
Check with your local code officials before installation.

One (1) Whole House Comfort Ventilator
One (1) Damper
One (1) Metal electrical box cover with (2) screws
One (1) White Metal grille w/(6) screws

The HV1450 should be located as central as possible to the area that

.

Four (4) Hex Standoffs
Four (4) Flat Washers
Four (4) Philips Head Screws
Four (4) Lock Nuts

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARN

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CAUTION: For General Ventilation Use Only. Do Not Use To Exhaust Hazardous Or Explosive Materials And Vapors
CAUTION: This unit has an unguarded impeller. Do Not Use in Locations Readily Accessible to People or Animals.

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Before servicing or
switched on accidentally.
device,
When
Never
Do not
Do not use this fan over cooking appliances.

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manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being

When the service disconnecting cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning

tag,

to the service

or drilling into

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switch

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where

fan over a tub

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wall or

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panel.

ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities.

can be reached from a tub or shower.

or shower.

Fire

or Electric Shock, Do Not Use This Fan With Any Solid-State Speed Control Device.

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Installation

Tools and supplies needed (Not Included): You will need the following items: two pieces of 2x stock to match your existing framing,

a saw to cut the hole in the ceiling, a hammer or screw gun to attach the blocking to the existing joists, a Phillips head screw driver to attach the

rille, weather strip material and low expansion spray foam sealant.

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1. Cut a hole in the ceiling under where the HV1450 will be installed. Suggested methods for making
the proper sized hole in the ceiling are; cut a pilot hole under where the fan will be installed. Cut toward
the edge to find the joist pattern and layout the fan opening on the ceiling; OR the four corners of the
opening from the attic side and draw a line between each of the four corners to layout the fan opening;
OR use a stud finder to locate the joists, cut a template from the fan packaging material and use the
template to layout the fan opening.The dimensions of the hole should be
no greater than 22-1/2” x14-1/2”. This will allow for the grille to cover the
exposed sheetrock edges.

2. The fan housing will fit either 16” or 24” on-center framing. Cut two
pieces of 2x stock (2x6 or 2x8 etc.) of the same dimension as the exist­ing joists. Add these pieces of framing to form a box between the joists.

3. Install foam weatherstrip material (not supplied) on the top of the joists
and added framing. Caulk the joist between the ceiling and the 2x stock.
Some types of ceilings are spaced away from the joists. Any gap between
the 2x’s and the ceiling should be sealed prior to final installation. Use a
low expansion spray foam sealant (not supplied).

4. Insert the threaded end of the hex standoffs through the hole in the
housing. From the backside of the housing secure each standoff with a
locknut. Place the damper on the housing with the label side facing the
attic space. Pass the standoffs through the holes in the damper. Secure
the damper in place with a flat washer and phillips head screw. The
damper should move freely about the standoffs.

5. Set the HV1450 on the gasket with the damper facing into the attic. The
housing will fit the framing with the mounting flanges over lapping the joists.

6. If desired, secure the HV1450 to the top of the joists using wood screws
(not provided). When fastening the mounting flange to the joists, care
should be taken that all screws are tightened evenly.

7. Wire the HV1450 as shown in the wiring diagram. It is recommended
wiring of the HV1450 be done by licensed electrician.

8. Install grille (6 screws included) on the ceiling below the fan.

WIRING:

There are two
wires in the electrical box plus
the ground: WHITE and
BLACK.

• Connect the White wire to

Line Neutral

• Connect the BLACK wire to

a Switched Hot Feed or the
output leg of your switch.

• Connect the ground wire to

the screw in the
electrical box

CARE:

keep dirt, dust and debris from fan, we recommend you periodically remove
the grille from within the living space and dust the fan blades. Please remem­ber to make sure that the fan is OFF before dusting the fan blades

TROUBLE SHOOTING:

caused by incorrect wiring. Before you check anything else make sure
WHITE wire in HV1450 is connected to 115 VAC line neutral: BLACK wire
is connected to a switch that will make it hot when the switch is closed.

All the motors are permanently sealed and do not require oiling. To

The most common problem with the HV1450 is

SPECIFICATIONS:

Voltage . . .115VAC 60Hz

Power . . . . . . . .78 Watts

Airflow . . . . .1450 CFM

Weight . . . . . . . . .13 Lbs.

Rough Opening

. . . . . . . .14 1/2” x 22 1/2”

Grille Outside Dimensions

. . . . . . . .15 3/4” x 25 3/4”

Grille Color . . . . . . . .White

.

LIMITED WARRANTY

FUNCTIONS IN NORMAL HOME USE, TAMARACK WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HV1450 AT ITS DISCRETION WITHOUT CHARGE FOR LABOR OR MATE­RIALS. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING CHARGES. NOTE: SOME STATE CODES REQUIRE FANS TO BE HARD WIRED. HARDWIRING THE
HV1450 WILL NOT VOID WARRANTY PROVIDING THE WIRING IS PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.

CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND LIMITATIONS

AND LIMITATIONS. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE THAT HAS
BEEN UNDERTAKEN OTHER THAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM
DEFECTS IN OR CAUSED BY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT (FURNACES, SOLARIA, ETC.) ; FROM REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS ATTEMPTED BY PERSONS
OTHER THAN TAMARACK.; FROM ABUSE, ACCIDENTAL OR SHIPPING DAMAGE, ACTS OF GOD. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THE PRODUCT
USED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIAL POSSESSIONS AND CANADA. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WAR­RANTY IS GIVEN OR AUTHORIZED BY TAMARACK. AND ALL OTHER SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. ANY WARRANTY OR MER­CHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY HEREUNDER. MOREOVER, ANY LIABILITY OF
TAMARACK FOR THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL TAMARACK BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY OR COMMERCIAL DAMAGES, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE CAUSE THEREOF, OCCUR­RING EITHER DURING OR AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DAMAGE TO ANY PART OF A BUILDING OR ITS CON­TENTS. NOTE: SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

PROOF OF PURCHASE REQUIRED.

IF, WITHIN THE PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE THE HV1450 (THE PRODUCT) IS DEFECTIVE OR MAL-

-THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS

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