Broan ULTRA SILENT QTRE080R, Instructions Manual

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MODEL QTRE080R
INSTALL THUMBSCREW
& GRILLE
6. Install thumbscrew through flange of motor plate as
shown.
7. Install ceiling material. Cut out around housing.
8. Squeeze grille springs and insert them into slots on
each side of housing. Push grille against ceiling.
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION
1. Enlarge the ceiling opening around the existing fan to
11” x 12”. The 11” dimension should run parallel to the
ceiling framing.
2. Carefully remove the existing fan housing from the
ceiling. Disconnect the ductwork and electrical wiring
from the housing and leave them in place above the
ceiling.
REMOVE EXISTING FAN
3. Bend the four tabs back against the sides of the
mounting frame. Insert the mounting frame through
the ceiling opening and let it rest on the back side of
the ceiling material, directly over the ceiling opening.
Position one side of the mounting frame so it touches
the framing member. Nail or screw mounting frame
in place. Extend the mounting frame to the opposite
framing member, and nail or screw in place.
INSTALL MOUNTING FRAME
4. Snap the duct connector onto the duct connector
bracket. Retrieve the existing ductwork from above the
ceiling and connect it to the duct connector. Tape the
connection. NOTE: Existing rigid ductwork will require
a short length of 4” flexible duct. Existing 3” ductwork
will require a 3” to 4” transition.
CONNECT DUCTWORK
SCREW OR
NAIL (4)
FRAMING
MEMBER
MOUNTING
FRAME
EXISTING
DUCTWORK
DUCT CONNECTOR
BRACKET
DUCT
CONNECTOR
CEILING
FRAMING
12”
11”
EXISTING
FAN
WARNING
Before removing existing fan, switch power off at service
panel and lock the service disconnecting means to
prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When
the service disconnecting means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a
tag, to the service panel.
THUMBSCREW