How does this work with a MaxAirII vent cover? I am concerned with the automation lift/open portion hitting the MaxAirII vent cover.
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I am pretty sure that Fantastic Fan people do not recommend any vent cover over the top of the vent cover supplied with any of there products.
308155
All the mechanism is inside the cover, If it doesn't hit now, it won't after instal.
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I only know that this vent cover worked with our fantastic fan. some of the others do not fit or vent the same. we are happy with the cover we bought.
644552
This only covers the actual compressor inside the unit. Not the complete unit. You need to remove the fan and reach down to install over the compressor... Air flow should be the same.
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I don't understand why this would strain the fan if the vents give you the option to be closed .. Wouldn't that be worse?
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Call the person who installed it and have them fix it. They most likely did not remove the blocking panel that opens the hood to the outside vent. The instructions are pretty clear that you need to do this or else it will simply blow air back in your face. The clicking is probably a similar issue - that your installer didn't open it up and put the right panels in place and remove the securing packing tape.
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I Find if you leave the vent top open it seems to close easier than when it is down but I too notice the same issue. I hope this helps
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I have the longer size item but the width was accurate for the floor opening, specifically 4 inches with the flange close to six. But beware the "Non metallic damper controls airflow" feature. In the open position this plastic device blocked more than fifty percent of the airflow available from the vent. It was so objectionable in my situation that I went to the trouble of cutting and breaking it away. Even the diecut of the surface plate blocks about 20 to 30 percent of the flow. If I now need to block the flow, my only choice is to lift the grate from the floor and wrap a piece of tinfoil around the bottom opening. If you need true variable flow, beware of this design. I have the longer size item but the width was accurate for the floor opening, specifically 4 inches with the flange close to six. But beware the "Non metallic damper controls airflow" feature. In the open position this plastic device blocked more than fifty percent of the airflow available from the vent. It was so objectionable in my situation that I went to the trouble of cutting and breaking it away. Even the diecut of the surface plate blocks about 20 to 30 percent of the flow. If I now need to block the flow, my only choice is to lift the grate from the floor and wrap a piece... » Read More I have the longer size item but the width was accurate for the floor opening, specifically 4 inches with the flange close to six. But beware the "Non metallic damper controls airflow" feature. In the open position this plastic device blocked more than fifty percent of the airflow available from the vent. It was so objectionable in my situation that I went to the trouble of cutting and breaking it away. Even the diecut of the surface plate blocks about 20 to 30 percent of the flow. If I now need to block the flow, my only choice is to lift the grate from the floor and wrap a piece of tinfoil around the bottom opening. If you need true variable flow, beware of this design. « Show Less
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If the vent is the standard 14" x14" vent, a fan does not make a difference. I have installed the Maxxair vent cover on two vents with fans. The Maxxair is designed for the standard 14X14" vents. The Maxxair connectors are mounted to the vent sides; a fan would not, or should not get in the way. The holes are drilled from the outside, on top of the roof.
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My Fantastic Vent is bi-directional and pushes or pulls air very well indeed. Highly recommended. It comes with a remote control unit and there is a knurled knob on the vent itself for manual opening and closing of the vent; I have never needed to use that feature. One minor quirk of the remote control is that vent closure is not instantaneous. It takes 5 to 10 seconds to start closing and the fan keeps going during most of the closure. Look at the knurled knob. Once you see it start to turn, the fan hatch closure process has begun. I am quite satisfied with my purchase. If you are traveling in a hot and dry climate, you might consider the Turbo Kool swamp cooler unit. It runs off 12VDC power and uses water to humidify and cool the incoming air. I have a Turbo Kool over my bed aft and a Fantastic Vent in my bathroom forward in my 21 foot toy hauler trailer. One quirk of this unit is that it must be level, else the water will keep dribbling out the top reservoir and eventually drain you water tank. Highly recommended. http://www.turbokool.com I hope this helps. Best, Rodger Morris
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It pulls the air out. I just install one with my new roof on Saturday I kinda regret not getting 2 of them. Extremely quiet and the best of part of the vent is No Power needed. It's all solar.
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They work well on the horizontal ones that flip up and down. You'll need to just flip them all the way up, and make sure the bracket clamp openings grab from below. I hope that makes sense. Just know that this will reduce some of the air flow and will make the vent unable to be closed completely.
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I'm not sure because when mine runs vertically the louvers float a bit from straight out to down. So my best guess is that with the additional lift required the opening may be starved by decreasing flow and stressing the fan motor. Maybe check on Fantech web site and send them a email...
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Excellent. The air from the inside opens the vent. Outside air is kept out!!
1792115
The covers go over the existing vent covers. You can still open and close the original vents.
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My opener is installed in the pull to open configuration and other then the wiggle room, I have had no problems with wind. Because there is the possibility of a little wiggle, I installed a board to my post so my dog would not be tempted to squeeze out if the slight wiggle space was detected.
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I used this cover over a standard RV vent and it works great. The top is curving down and difficult to describe with measurments. They can be viewed and normally in stock at Camping World and other RV stores.
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It goes over your existing vent. It allows you to keep your vents open but doesn't allow the wind to rip them off while traveling or allow rain in while stationary. We highly recommend. Hope this helps.