GH.02
GHOST
WHOLE hoUSE VENTILATOR
PRODUCT MANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Point of Purchase
The serial number is located on the shipping carton
and on a label affixed to an insulated door.
Unpacking your GHOST:
When you have unpacked your GHOST
carefully you will find the following:
One (1) GHOST
One (1) White Metal Grille w/(6) Screws
One (1) Hand Held Remote Transmitter
One (1) Remote Receiver w/ line cord & interconnect cable
The Best Location for your GHOST: The GHOST should be installed in your attic in a central location within
your home. Above a central hallway or at the top of a stairwell will provide the best airflow.
► Make sure that there aren’t any pipes, wires, rafters or air conditioning or heating ducts running through
the space where the GHOST will be installed. The GHOST can NOT be mounted vertically.
► Make sure that you have adequate exhaust area out of your attic. This can be accomplished with
a combination of roof, ridge or gable end vents. The GHOST requires a minimum of 9 square feet of attic exhaust area.
►
If your home has an engineered roofing system, care should be taken that the GHOST will fit within the truss layout.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Use this unit in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being
switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning
device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities.
Never place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
Do not use this fan over a tub or shower.
Do not use this fan over cooking appliances.
WARNING: To Reduce The Risk of Fire or Electric Shock, Do Not Use This Fan With Any Solid-State Speed Control Device.
CAUTION: For General Ventilation Use Only. Do Not Use To Exhaust Hazardous Or Explosive Materials And Vapors
CAUTION: This unit has an unguarded impeller. Do Not Use in Locations Readily Accessible to People or Animals.
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6. Rotate the upper housing until it lines up with the
lower housing. Make sure the edges of the two hous-
ings mate all the way around the GHOST (Figure 6)
and then pull the black attachment handles down over
their attachment posts (Figure 7).
7. If desired, secure the GHOST to the top of the joists.
8. Plug the connector from the GHOST into the Control
Box. Plug the Control Box into an unswitched,
grounded receptacle.
Figure 6.
9. Install the ceiling grille (screws provided).
10. Check the unit for proper operation:
Turn the unit on - it will take 30 seconds for the
doors to open.
Fan starts - the fan should start and run
smoothly.
Be sure at least one window is open when the
fan is operating.
Figure 7.
WARNING: State and local
electrical codes may require
that the GHOST be installed
specificationS
wiring
Electrical:
by a licensed electrician.
Check with your local code
officials before installing.
Be sure to turn off power
before wiring the GHOST
Whole House fan.
115 VAC 60Hz
Voltage
Power
(High Speed) 450 Watts
(Low Speed) 340 Watts
Air Flow
High Speed 3400 CFM
Low Speed 1900 CFM
30 second Door Cycle Time
(Open-Close)
Operation
MODEL GH: R-22
MODEL GHD: R-38
Insulation Value of
Closed Doors
Whole House Ventilator: 48 Lbs.
Shipping: 67 Lbs.
Weights
Top Housing
26 1/4” long x 26” W x 14 1/8’ H
25 7/8” long” x 29 1/2” W
x 13 5/8” H
Lower Housing
GHOST
WHOLE hoUSE VENTILATOR
PRODUCT MANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE
Troubleshooting
Programming the
If the wireless fails to activate the fan try the following:
GHOST Remote
• The battery may need replacing. The transmitter uses a type A23/12V
battery. Remove the back plate from the transmitter and remove the battery.
Following the markings, replace the battery and secure the back plate
to the transmitter.
• Check that all the connections are tight and that there is power to the outlet.
• If wall switches are also used to control the Ghost, check to see that they
are not in use and overriding the hand held transmitter.
• The hand transmitter and the receiver may not be communicating. Try to
reestablish communication by following the instruction further along in
the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
• Remove the cover from the
black box
• Push the Learn button
momentarily…you should
hear a “beep”
• Push the ON button on the
Hand Held Remote...
you should hear “clicking”
• The doors on the GHOST
should start to open
If the doors are open but the fan is not rotating try the following:
• Check the electrical connection between the upper and lower sections
• Turn off the power and check for foreign matter blocking fan rotation
LIMITED WARRANTY If, within the period of three years from the date of purchase, the GHOST (the Product) is defective or malfunctions
in normal home use, Tamarack Technologies, Inc. will repair or replace the Product, at its discretion. Customer is responsible for shipping charges.
NOTE: Some states codes require fans to be hardwired. HARDWIRING THE GHOST WILL NOT VOID WARRANTY PROVIDING THE WIRING IS
PERFORMED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND LIMITATIONS-This Warranty is subject to the following conditions, exclusions and
limitations: THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE THAT HAS BEEN
UNDERTAKEN OTHER THAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM
DEFECTS IN OR CAUSED BY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT (FURNACES, SOLARIA, ETC.); FROM REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS ATTEMPTED BY
PERSONS OTHER THAN TAMARACK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; FROM ABUSE, ACCIDENTAL OR SHIPPING DAMAGE OR ACTS OF GOD. THIS WAR-
RANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THE PRODUCT USED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIAL POSSESSIONS, AND CANADA. EXCEPT
AS SET FORTH ABOVE, NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IS GIVEN OR AUTHORIZED BY TAMARACK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND ALL
OTHER SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY HEREUNDER. MOREOVER, ANY LIABILITY OF TAMARACK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE PROD-
UCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPLACEMENT VALUE OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL TAMARACK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL PROPERTY OR COMMERCIAL DAMAGES, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE CAUSE
THEREOF, OCCURRING EITHER DURING OR AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DAMAGES TO ANY PART
OF A BUILDING OR ITS CONTENTS.
NOTE: SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAYALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
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