SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS & WARNINGS:
WARNING — TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Do NOT use this fan with any solid-state speed
control device.
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.
3. When the service-disconnecting means cannot
be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning
device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
4. This unit is to be mounted behind louvers or
in a location where the entrance of drawn
water is unlikely.
5. Use this unit only in the manner intended by
GAF. If you have any installation questions,
please contact Master Flow
Technical Services
™
at 1-800-211-9612.
6. For general ventilating use only. This ventilator
has an unguarded impeller. Do NOT use in
locations readily accessible to people or animals.
7. Do NOT use to exhaust hazardous material,
dust, or combustible vapors.
TOOLS REQUIRED
•
/
" or Adjustable Wrench
3
8
• #2 Phillips Screwdriver
• Saw (if installation requires
additional wood supports)
• Safety Eyewear
• Fall-Restraint Equipment
Figure 1a
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8. During installation, always wear appropriate
safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, restraints,
and other safety equipment to avoid injury.
Warning: Always wear durable work gloves while
handling the unit.
9. Observe all applicable building and
electrical codes.
10. Installation work and electrical wiring should be
done by a qualified person in accordance with
all building codes and the National Electrical
Code (U.S. only), including codes for fire ratings.
Contact a qualified electrician if you are not
comfortable or familiar with electrical codes and/
or installations.
11. The ventilator should be connected to a 120 volt,
60 hertz grounded circuit only with minimum
14-gauge wiring that has at least 3 amperes of
available capacity. If you cannot confirm there
is sufficient electrical capacity on an existing
circuit, install a separate dedicated circuit.
Do NOT use an extension cord to operate.
12. Inspect for hidden utilities before cutting or
drilling. Do NOT damage electrical wiring or other
hidden utilities when cutting or drilling.
13. Make sure the fan blade is on tight and ensure
the set screw is securely tightened.
• Hard Hat and Other Safety Equipment
• Pencil or Marker
• Utility Knife
• Durable Work Gloves
• Ladder
Figure 1b
Nut
Bolt
Shroud
Mounting Brackets
INSTRUCTIONS
For Gable Mount Model:
EGV5QCT
14. Ducted fans must always be vented to
the outdoors.
15. FOR HOMES WITH A GAS OR OIL FURNACE
OR APPLIANCE LOCATED IN THE SAME
SPACE: The ventilator MUST be wired with
a switch or other interlocking device to prevent
the furnace and ventila tor from operating at
the same time during the heating cycle. The
switch or other interlocking device MUST
disconnect the vent unit from the electrical
circuit power. GAF recommends that the switch
(not included) be installed by a qualified person
in accordance with all applicable building
codes and standards.
WARNING: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire,
Electric Shock Or Injury To Persons, Do Not
Use Replacement Parts That Have Not Been
Recommended By The Manufacturer (e.g. Parts
Made At Home Using A 3D Printer)
Featuring:
Master Flow
QuickConnect
Wi-Fi Technology
• Claw Hammer
• Tape Measure
• 1/2" Trade Size Cable Clamp Connector
• Type NM Electrical Cable
• Wire Nuts
Figure 2a
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Figure 2b