Install Attic Fan Thermostat

To save time use an existing roof or gable vent to install your new attic fan.

Install attic fan thermostat.

You now need to set the temperature for the attic fan thermostat switch. You also want a fan that s appropriate for the square footage of your attic space by checking the manufacturer s specifications. Leave enough cable at each end to work with. Installing the shutter center the front of the automatic shutter over the vent hole make sure the shutter s.

Run nm cable from the attic fan thermostat to the attic light. 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 is when the attic fan will kick in and start removing the hot air. If the meter reads anything other than zero stop.

Mount the thermostat in the attic. Then cut out the circle with a reciprocating saw and mount the fan over the cutout using a drill. Staple the cable within 8 inches of both the attic light box and the thermostat box. How to attach a thermostat to an attic fan 1.

Ideally the thermostat should be mounted to. Use the hammer and staples to secure the cable to the joists at 12 inch intervals. Installing an attic fan step 1. Shut off the power to the fan at the main service panel.

To do this screw the thermostat cover in place and use your screwdriver to set the temperature at 105 degrees. Installing the shutter if the existing gable vent is smaller than the diameter of the fan you ll need to remove.