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SCHAEFER VAF1500A Americ Confined Space Ventilator

SCHAEFER VAF1500A Americ Confined Space Ventilator
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  • 877 CFMon high
  • 8-inchblade
  • 1speed
  • 1/4 HPmotor
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Specs cited from Manufacturer source ↗Photos: Amazon listing ↗ · refreshed Oct 31, 2026

SCHAEFER VAF1500A Americ Confined Space Ventilator is an exhaust fan with 8-inch listed fan diameter.

What works

  • 877 CFM on high from an 8-inch blade
  • 1/4 HP motor on standard 115 V power
  • 3-year warranty

What doesn't

  • Single speed only
  • Installed airflow depends on resistance in the ventilation path

Who it's for

Good fit

  • Moving air through a compatible opening or ventilation path

Look elsewhere if

  • You need a freestanding room circulator

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SCHAEFER VAF1500A Americ Confined Space Ventilator is an exhaust fan with 8-inch listed fan diameter.

Check the required opening, power supply and make-up air path. Ducts, shutters and screens can reduce delivered airflow below a free-air rating.

Before you buy

Installation and buying checks

Use these questions to verify the exact configuration. Linked facts are cited; unlisted details stay questions.

  1. Mounting and support

    What mounting method and hardware does the exact unit require?

  2. Clearance and handling

    Do the listed physical details leave enough clearance for installation, adjustment, and service?

  3. Electrical match

    Does the documented electrical information match the planned supply? Confirm the installed unit’s nameplate and installation instructions before connecting it.

  4. Airflow at the job

    Is the listed airflow rated at an operating point that matches the job after placement, obstructions, and system resistance are considered?

  5. Location requirements

    Does the site require an environmental rating or guard? Neither is listed here.

Put 877 CFM in context

The SCHAEFER VAF1500A Americ Confined Space Ventilator has a listed airflow of 877 cubic feet per minute. The table compares this rated volume with example room volumes. It does not measure fresh-air exchange, air speed at your body, or room coverage.

RoomSizeNominal room volumes / hourNominal pass interval
One-car garage22 × 12 × 9 ft · 2,376 ft³22×2.7 min
Two-car garage22 × 20 × 9 ft · 3,960 ft³13×4.5 min
Workshop40 × 30 × 12 ft · 14,400 ft³3.7×16 min
Warehouse bay100 × 50 × 16 ft · 80,000 ft³0.7×91 min

A circulation fan does not by itself replace indoor air. Exhaust airflow depends on a makeup-air path and system resistance. Use installed outdoor airflow for ventilation calculations.

Formula: airflow × 60 ÷ room volume. CDC explains the ventilation form of this equation; here the input is a catalog rating, so the result is a volume comparison.

Work it out for your own room →

Listing details

What we know about this listing

Listing data was imported on October 31, 2026. Each specification can have a different source-check date; the evidence below is the most precise source information available here.

Sources for 9 listed specifications
  • Blade diameter: Schaefer VAF1500A product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Specifications table — “Cfm (free Air) 877; Speeds 1; Diameter (inches) 8; Cfm Calculation Standard ANSI/AMCA Standard 230-99”
  • Blade diameter: Amazon product listing · checked Sep 15, 2026
  • Voltage: Schaefer VAF1500A product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Specifications table — “Power (hp) 1/4; Maximum Rpm 3200; Product Net Weight (lbs) 18; Voltage 115; Nameplate Amps 2.5”
  • Voltage: Amazon product listing · checked Sep 15, 2026
  • Airflow (high): Schaefer VAF1500A product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Specifications table — “Cfm (free Air) 877; Speeds 1; Diameter (inches) 8; Cfm Calculation Standard ANSI/AMCA Standard 230-99”
  • Speeds: Schaefer VAF1500A product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Specifications table — “Cfm (free Air) 877; Speeds 1; Diameter (inches) 8; Cfm Calculation Standard ANSI/AMCA Standard 230-99”
  • Motor: Schaefer VAF1500A product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Specifications table — “Power (hp) 1/4; Maximum Rpm 3200; Product Net Weight (lbs) 18; Voltage 115; Nameplate Amps 2.5”
  • Weight: Schaefer VAF1500A product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Specifications table — “Power (hp) 1/4; Maximum Rpm 3200; Product Net Weight (lbs) 18; Voltage 115; Nameplate Amps 2.5”
  • Max speed: Schaefer VAF1500A product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Specifications table — “Power (hp) 1/4; Maximum Rpm 3200; Product Net Weight (lbs) 18; Voltage 115; Nameplate Amps 2.5”
  • Current: Schaefer VAF1500A product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Specifications table — “Power (hp) 1/4; Maximum Rpm 3200; Product Net Weight (lbs) 18; Voltage 115; Nameplate Amps 2.5”
  • Warranty: Schaefer VAF1500A product page · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Feature list — “Three year warranty”

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