Install Attic Fan Thermostat

Run nm cable from the attic fan thermostat to the attic light.

Install attic fan thermostat. 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. Check the fan s electrical connections with a voltmeter. Shut off the power to the fan at the main service panel. If the meter reads anything other than zero stop.

Staple the cable within 8 inches of both the attic light box and the thermostat box. 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. With the wiring in place the thermostat switch should work automatically.

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

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. 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. Then cut out the circle with a reciprocating saw and mount the fan over the cutout using a drill.