Description
Item name: Exhaust Fan MK-F5 (**0mm)
Series: Hi-CFM
Type:Hi-CFM (**0mm)
Model No.:MK-F5
Dimension:Diameter
**0mm
Origin:China
Scope of application: Greenhouse
Packing: Neutral Packing / Customized
Packing
Further
Knowledge of Exhaust
Fan
How toExhausta
Greenhouse
Anexhaust fan is usually located at the top of a greenhouse.
It is an important temperature control that keeps your plants from
getting too hot. It also helps control moisture, improve
pollination and keep molds and pests to a minimum. We suggest that
you install your exhaust fans "high up in the peak of the roof.
Then place two additional fans, 1 or 2 feet from the floor, on
either side of the entryway."
Difficulty:
Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
*-by*4s Exhaust fan Drill Ladder X-Acto knife Screws Wood glue
o 1
Check to see if your kit
greenhouse came withexhaust
fanslots built in to the
roof or side walls. If yours does not, before you cut out a hole,
check to make sure you won't void the warranty by making changes to
the greenhouse's design.
o
2
Measure the perimeter of
theexhaust
fanand create a frame for it
out of *-by*4s. If you're having a hard time with the measurements,
physically hold the *-by*4s up to the fan and mark off where you
need to cut. Attach the boards together with screws and wood glue
for a secure fit.
o
3
Screw your frame into one of
the roof struts using enough screws that you're sure it is
completely secure. For metal greenhouses, use the same steps except
acquire a drill bit that is meant for metal, and predrill your
holes before attaching your frame to the strut.
o
4
Cut your glazing around the
inside edge of the frame. If sheet plastic, simply staple the edges
to the wooden fan frame. If the glazing is a hard plastic, be
careful to pick the right cutting tools to avoid cracks or
shattering. Go slowly and use protective taping to reduce stress
while cutting. Then caulk or spray foam around the edges between
the frame and glazing.
o
5
Follow the instructions that
came with yourexhaust
fanto attach it to the frame
you've built.
o
6
If yourexhaust fancomes with an electric plug you'll need to run
an extension cord to it. Be sure to tuck the cords out of the way
where there is little chance of tripping over them. Plastic zip
ties work great for this.
Tips & Warnings
·
If your greenhouse glazing is made of glass, hire a bonded
contractor or greenhouse technician to install
yourexhaust
fan. Cutting glass is both
difficult and dangerous, and trying to do it yourself could end up
being more costly if a large amount of glass is
broken.
