I Ventilation Systems

I How to Install Ventilation Fans

A. MARK & CUT THE FIRST WALL
1. Mark an area on the wall for the vent, making sure
there are no studs or other obstructions in this
area. Follow manufacturer instructions for exact
placement-some models have cords that must be
plugged into an outlet, so the vent must be close
enough to the wall to operate correctly.
2. Hold the fan or vent against the wall and trace
around the part of the unit that must fit into
the wall. Make sure any power cords are on
the downside (unless specified otherwise by
manufacturer).
3. Cut out the opening with a small wallboard saw,
cutting inside the pencil line.
B. MARK & CUT THE SECOND WALL
1. Trace the edge of the cutout onto the inside of the
other wallboard. Use a ruler to extend from the
cutline to the other wall and make marks on either
side of the ruler.
2. Use a small nail to create a few small holes in the
interior of the wall at marks.
3. Walk around to the other side of the wall to inspect
your pinhole marks from the exterior of the second
wall. Hold the other side of the fan up to the circle
and trace a cutline. This cutline should follow the
nail holes.
4. Cut the opening with a small drywall saw,
cutting inside the pencil line.
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5. Insert the first half of the fan into the cutout
opening, following manufacturer instructions.
6. Insert the second half into the cutout opening
on the other side of the wall, fitting the two sides
together in the center of the wall.
C. INSTALL FAN
1. Mark the location of the wall anchors.
2. Drill the holes for the anchors with a 3/16" drill bit.
3. Install the wall anchors.
4. Screw the grille down at wall anchor locations.
5. Repeat for the fan on the other wall.
Tip
If you have a power cord, run it along the baseboard
to the electrical outlet using cord control clips or a
cord channel.
Plastic wall anchors
and screws
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Metal sleeve with
fan motor
Metal sleeve
for air intake
Mark the wall where there are no
studs, and then hold the vent up to the
wall and trace around it for a cut line.
Trace the cut line to the interior of the
other side of the wall.
Drill placement holes using a 1132"
drill bit.
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