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FAQs -Airetrak & Airetrak model CD
What is the difference between the Airetrak and the Airetrak model CD?
Why would I use the Airetrak model CD over the programmable Airetrak?
What type of fan will work with the Airetrak?
Will the Airetrak work with a lighted fan?
Can I use the Airetrak to control a light?
Can the Airetrak run a fan as if it were being controlled by a clock?
Will the Airetrak run a fan in a random sequence?
Can I use the Airetrak to control an ERV or HRV?
Can I use the Airetrak as a wall switch?
What happens if I don’t program or reprogram the Airetrak?
Where do I locate the serial number of my Airetrak?
What does the override button do?
What is the life of the battery?
Will the programmable Airetrak’s battery run a fan during a power loss?
Can I have multiple control points for an in-line fan and still use the Airetrak?
What is the maximum current draw of the Airetrak?
Can I use more than one Airetrak to control a single fan?
Does the Airetrak CD have a battery?
Can I upgrade my Airetrak CD into a programmable Airetrak?
What is the difference between the Airetrak and the Airetrak model CD?
The Airetrak programmable timer will run the fan hourly for a set time and speed, 24/7 and has an 20 minute full speed override. The Airetrak CD runs the fan at a constant low speed and manual full speed override.
Why would I use the Airetrak model CD over the programmable Airetrak?
The CD is used for constant ventilation in weatherization programs, sound programs and in the case where a constant low flow of air is required.
What type of fan will work with the Airetrak?
Fans that have variable speed capability and do not pull more than 1.8 amps.
Will the Airetrak 1-A or CD work with a lighted fan?
No.
Can I use the Airetrak to control a light?
No.
Can the Airetrak run a fan as if it were being controlled by a clock?
Yes. The instructions provide such operation for either a 12 or 24 hour period.
Will the Airetrak run a fan in a random sequence?
No.
Can I use the Airetrak to control an ERV or HRV?
No.
Can I use the Airetrak as a wall switch?
Yes.
What happens if I don’t program or reprogram the Airetrak?
The Airetrak will run on its factory set default settings.
Where do I locate the serial number of my Airetrak?
The serial number is located on a label on the back of the control.
What does the override button do?
The override button allows the homeowner to bypass the programmed settings and bring the fan up to full speed. The fan will run at full speed for either 20 minutes (Airetrak 1-A) or until the button is pushed a second time (Airetrak CD) and then revert back to its programmed settings.
What is the life of the battery during a power failure?
The battery should hold the program for 72 hours after a power failure. Beyond 72 hours, the Airetrak 1-A will need reprogramming, the Airetrak CD does not.
Will the programmable Airetrak’s battery run a fan during a power loss?
No.
Can I have multiple control points for an in-line fan and still use the Airetrak?
No.
What is the maximum current draw of the Airetrak?
The maximum allowable surge is 1.8 amps. The Airetrak is fused at 2.0 amps. This fuse can not be replaced by the homeowner.
Can I use more than one Airetrak to control a single fan?
No.
Does the Airetrak CD have a battery?
No.
Can I upgrade my Airetrak CD into a programmable Airetrak?
No.
FAQ: HV’s and Ghost
How will a whole house fan save me money?
Do the Tamarack whole house fans require any maintenance?
How does the Tamarack whole house fan look from inside my home?
What comes with the unit?
What is the warranty?
Can I use whole house fans in commercial buildings?
Do I need an attic fan?
Will the whole house fan work when my attic fan is running?
When do I run the whole house fan?
Can I use a timer or thermostat to control the operation of the Tamarack whole house fan?
Why plastic blades and not metal?
Are your whole house fans easy install?
How long does it take to install?
Where do I install the whole house fan?
Can I duct my whole house fan to outside?
Should I install the whole house fan on the roof or on the gable ends?
I don’t have an attic, what do I do?
Do you have installation guides?
Do I need an electrician?
Do I need a dedicated circuit?
What is the difference between the HV1000, HV1600 and the Ghost?
How quiet are the Tamarack whole house fans?
How do the HV1600 and Ghost compare for noise?
What is the cfm of the Tamarack whole house fans?
Can I install the HV from inside my living space rather than from inside the attic?
For the HVs, how much clearance is needed above the whole house fan?
Can I get the HV1600 without the remote?
Do I need a special switch for hi/low speed?
Can I get a second remote for my HV1600?
Does the remote control have a timer?
Can the HV1000 Remote Kit be added after the HV1000 is wired to a switch?
Can the HV be installed vertically, in a wall?
What is the difference between the HV1600 –GR and the HV1600–GDR?
What is the difference between the HV1000 and theHV1000 –DB?
Does the Ghost mount on the roof?
Can the Ghost be vertically mounted?
What is the rough opening for the Ghost?
How will a whole house fan save me money?
Using a whole house fan versus air conditioning will save you money as it can be used to bring cool air into the home without the use of an air conditioner! Properly ventilating your home and attic can save you from having to perform costly renovations due to extreme heat and dampness.
Do the Tamarack whole house fans require any maintenance?
No.
How does the Tamarack whole house fan look from inside my home?
You can’t see the whole house fan from the living space. You will see a low profile, slotted grille, similar to retrun air grille.
What comes with the unit?
The HV1000 comes with an on/off switch, weather stripping to seal where the HV meets the frame, an interior grille and all necessary mounting hardware. HV1600 and Ghost come with a handheld remote control, weather stripping to seal where the HV meets the frame, an interior grille and all necessary mounting hardware.
What is the warranty?
Ghost, HV and TC models-3 years. The Evergreen is 90 days.
USE AND CONSTRUCTION
Can I use whole house fan in commercial buildings?
Yes, please check local building codes.
Do I need an attic fan?
No. The whole house fans pull cool, fresh air into your home and at the same time pushes hot stale air out through existing attic ventilation thereby lowering the attic temperature.
Will the whole house fan work when my attic fan is running?
Yes.
When do I run the whole house fan?
The whole house fans are meant to be run when the outside air temperature is cooler than the inside air temperature by at least 5° or at times when you want to have a rapid air change for a short period of time.
Can I use a timer or thermostat to control the operation of the Tamarack whole house fan?
Yes, an intermattic manual crank on timer with timed shut off can be used. No, a thermostat can not be used.
Why plastic blades and not metal?
Tamarack uses plastic fan blades in order to get the most efficient and quiet fans possible.
BASIC INSTALLATION
Are your whole house fans easy install?
Yes. They are great do-it-yourself projects. No power tools or special equipment are required.
How long does it take to install?
Under normal circumstances, it should take about 2 hours to install the system. Times will vary depending on the location of the unit and the wiring set up of your home.
Where do I install the whole house fan?
In the most center portion of the home on the attic floor joist or on an upper floor knee wall application.
Can I duct my whole house fan to the outside?
No.
Should I install the whole house fan on the roof or on the gable ends?
No.
I don’t have an attic, what do I do?
Purchase the TC1000. It will move air from inside directly to the outside.
Do you have installation guides?
Yes. An installation guide is provided with each product.
Do I need an electrician?
Tamarack recommends a licensed electrician.
Do I need a dedicated circuit?
Please consult with your electrician and local building codes.
What is the difference between the HV1000, HV1600 and the Ghost?
There are several differences between the models of the Tamarack whole house fans; most noticeably the CFM. Please refer to the product specification sheets for further information.
How quiet are the Tamarack whole house fans?
HV1000; 59 dBA
HV1600; 62 dBA on low and 70 high
Ghost; 59 dBA on low and 68 dba on high
How do the HV1600 and Ghost compare for noise?
Noise is relative to installation method and placement, please see db ratings above.
What is the cfm of the Tamarack whole house fans?
The HV1000 is listed at 1000 cfm and is a single speed unit.
The HV1600 is listed at 1600 cfm on high speed and 900 cfm on low speed.
The Ghost is listed at 3400 cfm on high speed and 1900 cfm on low speed.
HV Specific
Can I install the HV from inside my living space rather than from inside the attic?
Yes. The HV will fit into the attic through the opening you make in the ceiling. Care must be taken for the wiring. Leave enough wire available for moving the unit from the living area into the attic and take care that the extra wire will not interfere with the operation of the doors. Consult your local building or electrical code for this type of installation.
For the HVs, how much clearance is needed above the whole house fan?
A minimum of 2 feet for the HV's and 4 feet for the Ghost.
Can I get the HV1600 without the remote?
No. Please see the Evergreen for a possible alternative.
Do I need a special switch for hi/low speed?
No. The switch is a simple On/Off Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) switch.
Can I get a second remote for my HV1600?
Yes, please tell your sales person at time of ordering.
Does the remote control have a timer?
No.
Can the HV1000 Remote kit be added after the HV1000 is wired to a switch?
Yes.
Can the HV be installed vertically, in a wall?
Yes. Ensure proper exhaust and tell us at time of order so the correct return air grille is used.
What is the difference between the HV1600 –GR and the HV1600–GDR?
The GR door inulation is R-22 and the GDR is R-38.
What is the difference between the HV1000 and theHV1000 –DB?
The HV1000 door insulation is R-22 and the DB is R-38.
GHOST SPECIFIC
• Does the Ghost mount on the roof?
No.
• Can the Ghost be vertically mounted?
No.
• What is the rough opening for the Ghost?
14-1/2 inches by 22-1/2 inches
FAQs- TC1000
What is the difference between the TC–T and the TC-H?
What comes with the TC?
Will I need to purchase anything else?
Will the TC work with my pool or spa?
Are there chemicals that I can use that won’t damage the TC?
Will my TC prevent water from condensing on interior surfaces?
Can I use the TC to vent heat from my greenhouse?
Can I use the TC to exhaust cooking heat and odors?
Will the TC cool my sunroom or living space?
Can the TC be used to ventilate my smoking room?
Will I need more than one TC?
How many TC’s can be linked together?
What colors are available?
What is the housing size?
What is the rough opening?
What is the internal thermostat?
Do I need a thimble?
How do I determine the size thimble I need?
What size thimbles are available?
What is the flange?
What determines the flange thickness?
What TC-T flange sizes are available?
What TC-T flange sizes are standard?
What is the flange size of the TC-H?
Do I need a grille?
What size is the grille?
What types of controls can be used?
What control is provided with the TC?
What color is the wall mounted thermostat?
What color is the SPST wall switch and cover?
Why do I need a 3-wire power supply?
Can the TC be mounted on a vertical wall?
Can the TC be mounted on a flat roof?
What is a curbing?
Can I mount the TC on a “standing seam” metal roof?
What if I have an insulated roof system?
What is the difference between the TC–T and the TC-H?
• The TC-T is a two speed unit (500 and 800 cfm) controlled by an internal thermostat.
• The TC–H is a single speed, 800 cfm unit and provided with a spdt wall switch.
What comes with the TC?
The TCT comes with a wall hung thermostat, The TCH comes with a regular wall switch.
Will I need to purchase anything else?
If you have an insulated roof system you may need a thimble. An interior grille is a popular accessory with the TC-H and offered as an accessory for $53.00.
USE AND CONSTRUCTION
Will the TC work with my pool or spa?
The performance of the TC could be compromised by salt water spas or certain chemical additives such as chlorine. As an example; when the cover is taken off a hot tub with 105° temperature water and the room is 75° there will be some condensation. When the water eventually evaporates, the chemical residue will damage interior components such as copper motor windings. Chlorine or salt type damage will void the warranty.
Are there chemicals that I can use that won’t damage the TC?
Yes, non-chlorine base, ozone and the like. Please consult with the pool or spa manufacturer. We prefer that you use an environmentally safe product.
Will my TC prevent water from condensing on interior surfaces?
The TC will assist. Most of the causes of water condensation are directly related to temperature differential. Extremely warm, moist air will condense on colder solid surfaces. The closer the two are in temperature the less the condensation will occur.
Can I use the TC to vent heat from my greenhouse?
Yes.
Can I use the TC to exhaust cooking heat and odors?
NO! Under no circumstances is the TC to be used as a kitchen range hood.
Will the TC cool my sunroom or living space?
Yes, provided the outside air is cooler than the inside air.
Can the TC be used to ventilate my smoking room?
Yes, realizing there will be a small amount of maintenance and cleaning in a room that is heavily used due to the nature of smoke residue.
Will I need more than one TC?
A quick way to determine the number of units needed would be to use one of the following formulas:
If the room will be south facing use the following formula:
Room Length (in feet) x room Width (in feet) x 6 = cfm; cfm ÷ 800 = # of units
If the room will be south facing and has a tub or spa use the following formula:
Room Length (in feet) x room Width (in feet) x 8 = cfm; cfm ÷ 800 = # of units
For all other applications, use the following formula:
Room Length (in feet) x room Width (in feet) x 4 = cfm; cfm ÷ 800 = # of units
Many other factors need to be considered as well; is there shade outside, is there grass or a driveway outside, is there a stone floor or carpeting, etc?
How many TC’s can be linked together?
3, all need to be on the same phase.
SPECIFICATIONS
What colors are available?
Brown or white.
What is the housing size?
The inside housing size is 12-1/4? x 27, with a tolerance of +/- 1/8?.
What is the rough opening?
The rough opening is 12-3/4? x 27-3/4?.
What is the internal thermostat?
The internal thermostat controls the change from low speed to high speed for the TC-T. When the temperature at the TC-T climbs above 90°, the fan will shift from low speed to high and when it falls below 90° it will shift back to low (these temperatures are all approximate).
Do I need a thimble?
If you have an insulated roof system, you may need a thimble. An insulated roof system is made up of a foam panel sandwiched between two sheets of either aluminum or vinyl. The thimble will protect the foam from being sucked into the fans. In most solid roof applications the framing structure acts as the thimble. In some retro-fit applications where the TC will be installed in a previously insulated wall or roof and a complete frame will not be built, the thimble may be necessary. The thimble can be used with either the TC–T or the TC–H.
How do I determine the size thimble I need?
The thimble depth dimension is determined by subtracting 1/2 inch from the overall roof thickness. Overall roof thickness is measured from the outside of the exterior sheathing to the inside face of the interior sheetrock.
What size thimbles are available?
The outside dimensions of the thimble are 27? x 12-1/2?
Available thimble depths are: 2-1/2, 3-1/2, 4-1/2 and 8-1/2. They can be trimmed in the field as needed.
What is the flange?
The flange is an integral part of the housing that is used to mount the TC into the glazing or onto a solid roof or sidewall. The length, width and thickness dimensions of the flange will vary, depending on the glazing system or roofing system in your sunroom or roof.
What determines the flange thickness?
In many applications the TC-T is replacing a glass panel. Individual manufacturers have different glass panel thickness. As an example, a 1? flange is made up of the 1/8? thick upper housing, the 1/8? thick lower housing and a 3/4? thick spacer. The 1/4? flange thickness of the TC–H is the bonding of the upper housing directly to the lower housing.
What TC-T flange sizes are available?
Maximum flange size: 37-3/8? x 19-1/4? x 1.
Minimum flange size: 29-5/8? x 15-1/8? x 1/4.
Standard flange thicknesses are 1/4?, 7/8? & 1?
Please contact Customer Service about custom sizes.
What is the flange size of the TC-H?
The standard flange size is 36? x 16-5/8? x 1/4?. The flange can be altered in the field.
OPTIONS and CONTROLS
Do I need a grille?
No. However, many customers prefer the look of a return air grille in the interior space to the look of the eggcrate grille which is attached to the lower housing.
What size is the grille?
The grille size is 30 x 14 for horizontal installations or 14 x 30 for vertical installations.
What types of controls can be used?
The standard TC’s can be controlled by any 3-way wall switch, a line voltage thermostat, or electro-mechanical timer. The TC’s that have an internal relay installed can be controlled by a SPST switch, all types of mechanical closure timers, a line voltage thermostat, standard 2-wire humidity controls or a combination of most any type of control.
What control is provided with the TC?
The TC–T is supplied with a wall mounted line voltage thermostat.
The TC–H is supplied with a SPST wall switch and cover plate.
What color is the wall mounted thermostat?
White.
What color is the SPST wall switch and cover?
White.
INSTALLATION
Why do I need a 3-wire power supply?
The motorized, insulated damper in a standard TC with or without a relay must be powered both open and closed. The 3-wire supply and the TC with a relay allow for more versatile control options.
Can the TC be mounted on a vertical wall?
Yes. It would be best if the TC were to be located under an overhang or some type of structure that will prevent a wall of water from cascading down onto the housing. The TC can be oriented on either a horizontal or vertical plane.
Can the TC be mounted on a flat roof?
Yes. If the roof is “flat” and there is the possibility of standing water or puddles of water a curbing should be built up.
What is a curbing?
The curbing is a frame of some 2x material such as a 2x6 that will raise the TC off of the flat roof and out of any standing water that could build up. The inside dimension of the frame should be a minimum of 12-3/4? x 27-3/4?.
Can I mount the TC on a “standing seam” metal roof?
The customer should contact the roofing manufacturer for instructions.
What if I have an insulated roof system?
If you have an insulated roof system, you may need a thimble. Please see Specifications.
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