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Dometic Fan Intended Use
1.3 Supplemental Directives
To reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, please
observe the following directives before proceeding to
install or operate this appliance:
• Read and follow all safety information and
instructions.
• Read and understand these instructions before
installing or operating this product.
• The installation must comply with all applicable local
or national codes, including the latest edition of the
following standards:
U.S.A.
• U.L. 507, Electric Fans
• ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code (NEC)
• ANSI/NFPA1192, Recreational Vehicles Code
Canada
• CSA C22.2 No. 113-15 (Fans and Ventilators)
• CSA C22.1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electrical Code
• CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicles
1.4 General Safety Messages
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, AND/
OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. Failure to obey the
following warnings could result in death or
serious injury:
• Use care when diagnosing and/or adjusting
components on a powered unit.
• Use only Dometic replacement parts and
components that are specifically approved for use
with the appliance.
• Avoid improper installation, adjustment, alterations,
service, or maintenance of the appliance. Service and
maintenance must be done by a qualified service
person only.
• Do not modify this product in any way. Modification
can be extremely hazardous.
• This fan is equipped with a thermally-protected
3-speed switch and uses less than four amps on high.
It does not have an internal fuse and therefore care
must be taken to install it on a properly protected
circuit.
NOTICE: Connecting your fan to 110 VAC power will
damage the fan motor, render it inoperable, and may
cause property damage.
NOTICE: Permanent magnet motors perform as
designed on filtered DC current. Unfiltered DC current
may create an irritating noise from the fan blade motors
and may cause circuit boards to fail.
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This product is for use with 12 VDC only.
2 Intended Use
The Dometic Fan (hereinaer referred to as “fan” or
“product”) is designed and intended for installation
in a recreational vehicle (“RV”) during or aer the RV
manufacture to allow maximum airflow and additional
protection from the elements when using a vented
opening. This fan is only suitable for the intended
purpose and application in accordance with these
instructions.
This manual provides information that is necessary for
proper installation and/or operation of the fan. Poor
installation and/or improper operating or maintenance
will result in unsatisfactory performance and a possible
failure. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any injury
or damage to the product resulting from:
• Incorrect assembly or connection, including excess
voltage
• Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts
other than original spare parts provided by the
manufacturer
• Alterations to the product without express permission
from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in this
manual
Dometic reserves the right to change product
appearance and product specifications.