Can this fan be wired to operate by a wall switch WITHOUT continuous ventilation? Basically, on or off?
1883086
Yes. That's how I wired mine. The directions explain how, but its pretty obvious, there are two power leads - continuous and switched power.
1883087
Yes there is a switch inside the fan housing that you set so that it is just on and off look in the instructions for proper setting. I would install timer switch such as a Fan King see amazon it looks like a switch the timer is hidden by the switch plate. The fan needs to run longer to get the humidity out of the bathroom.
1883088
Yes, I just added this fan to my new master bathroom renovation and wired it for intermittent operation. Very easy to do and directions are included. The continuous operation can be re-activated at any time.
1883089
Yes, you can. I attached an appliance cord to mine and it is plugged into a light socket base that is controlled by a switch. It made sense to set the two settings to 110 cfm for my application since there was no need for a set back setting. Has been working fine for a month now.
2170735
No. The light is only activated by switch. You can choose to wire the fan up to a switch, but by doing so you would lose the automated feature of it while the switch is off. The fan is meant to be connected to an always live source so that it will turn itself on when it senses motion or humidity. Basically, there are 2 separated power leads on this unit. 1 for the light, and 1 for the fan.
1459869
I did not install a switch for this fan. If I need to turn it off I'll use the circuit breaker.
502427
There isn't a switch included on the fan. You can purchase a specific rheostat type switch or as I did just use a standard on/off switch.
1716460
No. The current and resistance is non-linear and the fan requires full voltage. The type of control you would need is one that does not provide variable resistance but rather a temperature activated relay for full "on" and full "off" as temperature changes.
918950
Yes, the unit has an on/off switch. It does not have thermostatic control. Nice air flow
1413257
This fan runs continuously while plugged in. It it not controlled by thermostat.
1771715
Yes, ours is installed to a double switch on the wall, and they operate independently. As well, there are two pull chains on the fan itself, so if you wire it directly, you can still operate the functions independently from the pull chains.
1338572
It appears this is only possible if you use the wall switch to turn the fan off and on. Using the controls on the fan (in the ceiling), you can only adjust the CFM (amount of air moved, which impacts the fan's sound) and the number of minutes the fan stays on once activated. However, you can turn the fan entirely off using the wall switch, and it will not come on using the motion sensor. If you want the fan to operate, though, the motion sensor stays on. So, to operate the fan as though it has no motion sensor, just use the wall switch to turn it on (when you enter the bathroom) and off (when you leave). That way the motion sensor won't bother you. It appears this is only possible if you use the wall switch to turn the fan off and on. Using the controls on the fan (in the ceiling), you can only adjust the CFM (amount of air moved, which impacts the fan's sound) and the number of minutes the fan stays on once activated. However, you can turn the fan entirely off using the wall switch, and it will not come on using the motion sensor. If you want the fan to operate, though, the motion sensor stays on. So, to operate the fan as though it has no motion sensor, just use the wall switch to turn it on (when you enter the bathroom) and off... » Read More It appears this is only possible if you use the wall switch to turn the fan off and on. Using the controls on the fan (in the ceiling), you can only adjust the CFM (amount of air moved, which impacts the fan's sound) and the number of minutes the fan stays on once activated. However, you can turn the fan entirely off using the wall switch, and it will not come on using the motion sensor. If you want the fan to operate, though, the motion sensor stays on. So, to operate the fan as though it has no motion sensor, just use the wall switch to turn it on (when you enter the bathroom) and off (when you leave). That way the motion sensor won't bother you. « Show Less
1066918
As it was installed at my house, I haven't been able to use just the wall switch unfortunately. The remote works well though and it's easy to switch from low to high, etc. It's a nice fan either way.
1049907
I guess you could wire the fan and the light to the fan side of the switch. When you switched the switch off, it would seem like nothing is happening, but it would just activate the timer.
49250
This fan does not have an off or on switch. I simply cover the panel when not needed (it is installed on a remote cabin PA woods)
689340
I would like to do nearly the same thing. I would like to replace the wall switch with an automated relay switch (on/off)-- then control the fan with a handheld remote. I am trying to find out if this will work. Has anybody tried this?
1652528
You could do that, if you are going to go that route. ?, I would buy a quality extension cord and wire it in to the thermostat box on the fan. I put mine on a light switch so I could turn it off in the winter months.
1755223
My fan is controlled by a wall switch. When we were looking at this model online there did seem to be some that said there was a remote with the unit, but ours did not come with one. It can also be controlled manually by the pullchains. BTW, this fan is awesome.
1702558
It will run continuously if left in the on position on a normal switch. I think you may be inquiring about meeting continuous ventilation requirements, which if so, you would couple this fan with a cvc 100 which will run the fan continuously at 20% power and then when you turn on actually activat e the unit via switch you will move to %100 for 20 min and revert back to 20% after that time period is up.
1425602
I use the fan with a wall switch & the pull-cord varies the speed. There is a there is a switch on the fan for forward or reverse. I do not see another place for an on/off cord, but perhaps the electrician had the choice of parts when he installed it. It's been a while...sorry.