Broan Best EB15, Owner'S Manual

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engi-
neers (ASHRAE), and the local code
authorities.
5. When cutting or drilling into wall, or ceil-
ing, do not damage electrical wiring or
other hidden utilities.
6. Ducted fans must always be vented to
the outdoors.
7. To reduce risk of fire, use only metal
ductwork.
8. This unit must be grounded.
CAUTION
1. For general ventilating use only. Do not
use to exhaust hazardous or explosive
material and vapors.
2. To avoid motor bearing damage and
noisy and/or unbalanced impellers, keep
drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off
power unit.
3. Please read specification label on prod-
uct for further information and require-
ments.
4. Electrical circuit, including speed control,
(if used), must be rated 6 AMPS mini-
mum.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Use this unit only in the manner intended
by the manufacturer. If you have ques-
tions, contact the manufacturer at the
address or telephone number listed in
the warranty.
2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch
power off at service panel and lock the
service disconnecting means to prevent
power from being switched on acciden-
tally. When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fas-
ten a prominent warning device, such as
a tag, to the service panel.
3. Installation work and electrical wiring
must be done by a qualified person(s) in
accordance with all applicable codes and
standards, including fire-rated construc-
tion codes and standards.
4. Sufficient air is needed for proper com-
bustion and exhausting of gases through
the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equip-
ment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the
heating equipment manufacturer's
guideline and safety standards such as
those published by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), and the
American Society for Heating,
INSTALLER: Leave This Manual With
The Homeowner.
HOMEOWNER: Use And Care
Information On Page 6.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL VOLTS AMPS CFM DUCT SIZE
EB15 120 3.8 1500 10 " DIA.
1. Locate the blower so the length of the
duct run and number of elbows are kept
to a minimum.
2. Where possible, blower
should be centered be-
tween wall studs or roof
rafters.
3. Avoid pipes, wires, or
other ductwork that may
be running through the
wall.
4. Attach mounting plate to
top of hood.
5. Install 10” dia. ductwork
and 120 VAC house wir-
ing between blower lo-
cation and hood location.
ALL INSTALLATIONS
PLAN THE INSTALLATION
MODEL EB15
EXTERIOR BLOWER
ALL HOOD
CANOPY
10" ROUND
DUCT
SOFFIT
ROUGH-IN
PLATE
21" or 24"
10"
or
18"
MODEL
EB15
EXTERIOR
BLOWER
WALL HOOD
CANOPY
10" ROUND DUCT
SOFFIT
ROUGH-IN
PLATE
21" or 24"
10"
or
18"
10" ROUND ELBOW
TYPICAL
ROOF MOUNTED
INSTALLATION
TYPICAL WALL
MOUNTED
INSTALLATION