Can this fan be operated from a horizontal position? I want a fan to put in my attic opening as the space ceiling to attic is too small to enter.
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Horizontal is not, in and of itself, a problem. I think maybe you'd be better off having a pro look at the problem. This fan was NOT designed as a house cooling fan. I'm seeing lots of reasons for what I think you're talking about to be dangerous, and nine gazilion reasons for you to be unhappy. But horizontal will work.
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If you have at least the minimum width for the fan as listed in its specifications, you can build a simple frame to hold the fan. I did this using 1 x 3 Red Oak and it worked wonderfully and it allowed me to use the Storm Guard feature to close my window when I am away. I went to the Air King site and they expressly discourage mounting the fan at a 90 degree angle to its intended installation. This is why I made a small frame within my sliding window casement. LOVE THIS FAN.
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Yes. This fan can be locked in just about any position you want. For this size fan, it puts out a lot of air. I never have to turn it above low. Best fan I have ever had.
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You can but it is not very effective because it is at a straight upright position. The horizontal works very well.
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Yes it can. But, you may want to select another fan if your ceiling is low or the standard 8'. It is a beautiful fan and it takes a mini-halogen bulb. I also bought the Landan which uses LED bulbs if you are energy conscious. I have an open beam ceiling and using a down rod on mine.
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if it is installed horizontally i'm assuming you will have a 90 degree elbow to go vertical again. the 90 will be harder on the motor. i wouldn't put one if i could help it i think two 45 degree elbows would be better. the fan is best not to push the air into the elbows but straight up and out. peace, Todd
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The fan can physically be mounted vertically but I am not qualified to comment on how this could affect the reliability or life of the fan. That would be a question best left to the manufacturer.
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When you extend the fan, it will pull all the way off of the base and you can then turn the base around and put the fan back on it so that the base is facing the other direction. So, in a word, yes!
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Probably. I mean, it is horizontal in its natural orientation in that the wings expand sideways. I assume you mean could you mount it so that the expansion wings are up and down. Yes, you could probably rig it that way. This is a great fan.
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No, it is meant to be installed in the ceiling. The panel folds down, revealing the ladder, and has pnuematic assist struts. Would not work from any position but horizontal.
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There are some good websites with design advice. They recommend installation near the outlet from the house. This is their reason: If you put the fan in the basement and run a long pipe through the house, any leaks in that pipe may release gasses into the house. If you run a long pipe from the basement to the fan in the attic, any leaks in that pipe will draw air in from the house. The air that runs through this fan is very humid, and they say that in cold climates, ice in a long outdoor pipe above the fan can be an issue.
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Yes, the fan position can be adjusted up & down. I have it located above me on top of a filing cabinet and I"ve chosen to point it upwards so that it pushes the air in room down and produces comfortable air flow without directly blowing on me.
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You could but it wouldn't be stable as it isn't level with the handle being elevated at a slight angle. I hope that helps. Otherwise it is a great fan.
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This is a 6 inch fan. I suppose you could put it in the ceiling and adapt it but I would think there are better everyday fans at Home Depot or Lowes that would be better. This is also made to sandwich between the walls so I wouldn't have this as my first choice.
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These type of fans are meant to be mounted vertically through the side of a house, not horizontally through the roof. They do not have "water-tight" motors.
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Wouldn't work. You'd have to set the temp control down so low that the fan would run all the time and probably burn itself out prematurely. If your attic is unfinished, properly vented and adequately insulated, it should already be close to the outside temperature in the winter. Unfortunately, I have no suggestions on how to solve your problem.