Install Attic Fan Thermostat

Installing the shutter center the front of the automatic shutter over the vent hole make sure the shutter s.

Install attic fan thermostat.

Run nm cable from the attic fan thermostat to the attic light. Shut off the power to the fan at the main service panel. Mount the thermostat in the attic. Staple the cable within 8 inches of both the attic light box and the thermostat box.

Installing the shutter if the existing gable vent is smaller than the diameter of the fan you ll need to remove. To install an attic fan over a gable vent in your attic trace the body of the fan onto a piece of plywood that s wide enough to mount on the studs on each side of the vent. This way you don t have to cut a brand new hole but simply make the hole for the vent larger so it can accommodate the fan. To do this screw the thermostat cover in place and use your screwdriver to set the temperature at 105 degrees.

Then cut out the circle with a reciprocating saw and mount the fan over the cutout using a drill. You also want a fan that s appropriate for the square footage of your attic space by checking the manufacturer s specifications. Ideally the thermostat should be mounted to. Use the hammer and staples to secure the cable to the joists at 12 inch intervals.

You now need to set the temperature for the attic fan thermostat switch. If the meter reads anything other than zero stop. Installing an attic fan step 1. With the wiring in place the thermostat switch should work automatically.

To save time use an existing roof or gable vent to install your new attic fan. Check the fan s electrical connections with a voltmeter.