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2.  Remove grill from carton and open light lens area by pushing in on the two tabs of the 

light lens and pulling outward from lens. The lens will swing open on the connector bars. 
DO NOT remove the lens from the grill 

(Figure 12). 

3.  Install light reflector into grill by lining up the posts on grill with the holes in light reflector 

(Figure 13)

. Raise light reflector and grill up to housing and insert plug from light into 

receptacle marked “LIGHT” (located on the side of the wire compartment) and insert plug 
from night light into receptacle marked “NIGHT LIGHT”

(Figure 11).

4.  Attach light reflector in place with the two screws removed during 

Step 2

 in 

SECTION 1

 

Preparing the Unit

 so grill fits snuggly against ceiling 

(Figure 14).

CAUTION:

 FAILURE TO SECURE THE REFLECTOR SCREWS MAY RESULT IN A 

RATTLING OR HUMMING NOISE.

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5.  Install the appropriate bulbs (not included) specific to your model:
 

AK965L:

 Install a 100 watt maximum, type A19 medium base incandescent bulb (not 

included) and a 7 watt maximum type C7 (candelabra base) night light (not included).

WARNING:

 

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY TYPE GU24 BULB, 26 

WATT MAXIMUM.

 

AKF965:

 Install an Air King model 26SBL or a compatible GU24 26 watt self ballasted 

lamp (not included).

6.  Close the light lens and secure in place by swinging back into position and snapping the 

tabs in place 

(Figure 12).

7.  Restore power and test your installation.

SECTION 7

Operating Instructions

WARNING:

 HEATER MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED BEFORE IT IS USED.

1.  Each function of the heater is controlled via the wall switches described in 

SECTION 5

 of 

these instructions.

2.  This unit utilizes a thermal fuse located in the heater wiring. DO NOT tamper with this device.
3.  This unit utilizes an automatic resetting limit control located on the heating element 

housing. DO NOT tamper with this device.

SECTION 8

Maintenance Instructions 

CAUTION:

 MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE 

SERVICING THE UNIT.

NOTE:

 Grill and fan should be cleaned when dust accumulation becomes visible on grill or 

every 6 months.
1. 

Cleaning the Grill:

 Reverse the instructions in 

Section 6

 

Completing the Installation

 to 

remove grill. Use a mild detergent, such as dishwashing liquid, and dry with a soft cloth. 
NEVER USE ANY ABRASIVE PADS OR SCOURING POWDERS. Completely dry grill before 
reinstalling. Refer to instructions in 

Section 6

 

Completing the Installation

, to reinstall grill.

2. 

Cleaning the Fan Assembly:

 Wipe all parts with a dry cloth or gently vacuum the fan. 

NEVER IMMERSE ELECTRICAL PARTS IN WATER.

NOTE:

 Motors in this unit are permanently lubricated. Do not add lubricant.

WARNING:

 

ANY OTHER SERVICING TO THIS UNIT SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY 

AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.

CAUTION:

 ALLOW BULB TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING.

3. 

Changing the Light Bulb:

 Disconnect power to the unit. Open light lens by pushing in on 

the two tabs of light lens and pulling outward from lens. The lens will swing open on the 
connector bars. DO NOT remove the lens from the grill 

(Figure 12)

.

 

Incandescent Bulb (AK965L):

 Unscrew bulb from lamp holder and replace with a 100 

watt maximum, type A19 medium base incandescent bulb.

WARNING:

 

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY TYPE GU24 BULB, 26 

WATT MAXIMUM.

 

Fluorescent Bulb (AKF965):

 Remove lamp by gently twisting the lamp base 

counterclockwise while applying outward pressure. Installation is the reverse of removal. 
Replace with Air King model 26SBL or a compatible GU24 26 watt self ballasted lamp.

 

Night Light (AK965L, AKF965):

 Unscrew night light bulb from socket and replace with a 

7 watt maximum type C7 (candelabra base) night light bulb. 

Figure 12

Connector 

Bar

Tabs

Post

Hole

Post

Figure 13

Screws

Figure 14

Summary of Contents for AK965

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Page 2: ...r Figure 3 SECTION 2 New Construction 1 Mounting Rail Installation Install the rails on the housing and position the housing next to the joist Line up housing so it will be flush with the finished cei...

Page 3: ...ral white one ground green or bare copper and four hot black red blue yellow leads connected to the switch one for each function Secure the electrical wires to the housing with an approved electrical...

Page 4: ...utilizes an automatic resetting limit control located on the heating element housing DO NOT tamper with this device SECTION 8 Maintenance Instructions CAUTION MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVI...

Page 5: ...s to Air King for repair or replacement Air King will pay return shipping charges from Air King following warranty repairs or replacement ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT...

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