V E N T I L AT I O N S O L U T I O N S F O R T H E L A U N D R Y
BOOSTER FANS
AIRFLOW SENSORS
AND LINT TRAPS
September 2006 – SBL0906
www.fantech.net
V E N T I L AT I O N F O R T H E L A U N D R Y
ANOTHER
FA N T E C H
V E N T I L AT I O N
SOLUTION
DRYER BOOSTER FANS are specially
designed to solve the problems caused by
long duct runs on clothes dryers. Long duct
runs with multiple elbows can cause
extended drying time as well as lint and
moisture build-up within the dryer duct.
WHEN IS A DRYER BOOSTER
NECESSARY?
According to some dryer installation
instructions and local building codes,
booster fans should be added in the
dryer duct run when the length of the
duct exceeds 25 feet with no bends, Exclusive Wall-Mount
20 feet with one bend or 15 feet with Panel with LED Light
assures homeowner
two bends. that booster fan is
working normally.
Dryers were designed to be located on
an outer wall and directly vented out of
the building. In today’s home, condo and
apartment designs the laundry has been
moved to interior locations causing the
use of extensive lengths of duct. Most
typical dryers cannot operate efficiently
against the resistance created by the
necessary duct work. In these applications
a dryer booster fan is the perfect solution.
HOW DO THEY WORK?
When the dryer is on, Fantech’s patented
pressure sensing switch automatically
turns the booster fan on. The
FIVE
warm, moist air in the dryer YEAR
duct is exhausted quickly. WARRANTY
CALCULATING DUCT RUN
To calculate the length of your planned
duct run, measure from the dryer to the
external venting point in roof or wall.
For each bend or elbow add 5-7 feet to
your total duct run calculations. All of
Fantech’s Dryer Boosters can be used on NOTE: If booster fan is located within 15 linear
feet of the dryer, a DBLT4 Lint Trap should be
runs up to 130 feet except the DBF110
added between the dryer and the fan.
which is effective up to 108 feet. (See back cover for description.)
Always consult local codes before installation.
D R Y E R B O O S T E R FA N S / M E TA L
INTRODUCING FANTECH’S
ELLIGEN
“INT T” DRYER BOOSTER
NEW
“INTELLIGENT”
MODEL
1"
DBF4XLT “Intelligent” Dryer Booster DBF4XL Metal Dryer Booster
The newest dryer booster fan from Fantech is the most Tap into the power of this dryer booster fan which can be used
advanced in the industry. The unit can be used to effectively on duct runs up to 130 feet. Includes fan with galvanized steel
boost dryer exhaust in duct runs up to 130 feet. Fan features 7
housing, automatic pressure6 15 /16"
sensing switch, mounting bracket,
3 /8" 33/4"with plug. Pressure switch 9 3/4"
galvanized steel housing and integrated airflow sensing switch. hardware and 51/2 foot power cord
Additional components include: mounting bracket, quick- activates fan when dryer comes on. Backward inclined impeller
connect/disconnect duct collar, 51/2 foot power cord with plug allows lint
2" to pass through the fan.
37/8" 1" 2"
plus wall-mount indicator panel. LED light on wall panel lets
homeowners know fan is working properly.
1" 1"
3"
6 15/16" 6 15/16"
3 7/8" 33/4" 9 3/4" 3 7/8" 9 3/4"
2" 2"
37/8" 1" 2" 37/8" 1"
33/4"
2"
1"
3"
3 7/8"
FIVE 6 15/16" FIVE
9 3/4"
YEAR YEAR
WARRANTY WARRANTY
2"
1"
Exhaust Fan Performance
37/8" Exhaust Fan Performance
Fan Max Max CFM CFM 3CFM
3/4" CFM CFM CFM Duct Fan Max Max CFM CFM CFM CFM CFM CFM Duct
Model Watts Amps 0" Ps .2" Ps .4" Ps .6" Ps .8" Ps 1.0" Ps Dia. Model Watts Amps 0" Ps .2" Ps .4" Ps .6" Ps .8" Ps 1.0" Ps Dia.
2"
DBF4XLT 83 0.73 170 150 134 119 103 86 4" DBF4XL 83 0.73 170 150 134 119 103 86 4"
Per HVI's Certified Ratings Program, charted airflow performance has been derated by a factor Per HVI's Certified Ratings Program, charted airflow performance has been derated by a factor
based on actual test results and the certified rate at .2 inches WG. based on actual test results and the certified rate at .2 inches WG.
INLINE & EXTERIOR-MOUNT DRYER BOOSTERS
DBF110 Dryer Booster Fan RVF4XL Exterior-Mount
This Fantech Dryer Booster Fan is engineered of thermoplastic Exhaust Fan for Dryer Boosting 23/4"
resin and features an integrated automatic pressure switch. It can Fantech’s popular exterior-mount exhaust fan with white, powder-
be used on dryer duct runs up to 108 feet. The fan’s backward coated metal housing can be used for dryer boosting when
inclined blades allow lint to pass through the fan. paired with a DB10 Pressure Switch (purchase separately). Ideal
11/2" Effective on duct
for condos and apartments as well as homes.
37/8”
runs up to 130 feet. Pressure switch automatically activates the
fan when the dryer comes on.
13" 23/4"
91/2” 111/4” 37/8"
11/2"
FIVE FIVE 13"
YEAR YEAR 37/8"
WARRANTY 37/8” 101/4"
WARRANTY 6"
91/2”
121/2” 101/4" 6"
Exhaust Fan Performance Exhaust Fan Performance
Exhaust Fan Performance
Fan Max Max CFM CFM CFM CFM CFM CFM Duct Fan Max Max CFMFan
CFM
Max Max
CFMCFM CFM CFM CFM
CFM CFM Duct
CFM CFM CFM Duct
Model Watts Amps 0" Ps .2" Ps .4" Ps .6" Ps .8" Ps 1.0" Ps Dia. Model Watts Amps 0"Model
Ps .2"Watts
Ps .4" Ps0" Ps .6".2" Ps
Amps Ps .8" Ps
.4" Ps .6" Ps 1.0"
.8" Ps Ps
1.0" Ps Dia.
Dia.
RVF4XL 92 0.84 193 172 154 136 118 91 4"
DBF110 80 0.72 167 150 133 113 88 63 4" RVF4XL 92 0.84 193 172 154 136 118 91 4"
Per HVI's Certified Ratings Program, charted airflow performance has been derated by a factor Per HVI's Certified Ratings Program, charted airflow performance has been derated by a factor
based on actual test results and the certified rate at .2 inches WG. based on actual test results and the certified rate at .2 inches WG.
ACCESSORIES
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www.fantech.net;
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Distributed locally by:
DBLT4 Lint Trap
Paintable galvanized metal lint trap for dryer boosting
applications. Use when duct length between dryer and
booster fan is less than 15 feet. Fits 4-inch duct. Features
pull out door with view window, removable lint filter for
easy cleaning and 1/2" flange for flush mount installation.
DB10 Pressure Switch
Automatic pressure switch allows for fully automatic operation
of RVF4XL dryer booster fan. Fan runs for 10 minutes when pos-
itive pressure is sensed in the duct then shuts off and turns on
again as needed. Switch suitable for 115 volt supply. 2 amp rating. Fantech, reserves the right to modify, at any time and without notice, any or all of its products’
features, designs, components and specifications to maintain their technological leadership position.
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