INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VENTILATION FAN/LED LIGHT
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1.
Make sure that the electric service supply
voltage is AC 120V, 60Hz.
2.
Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as
well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and
the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH
Act).
3.
Always disconnect the power source before
working on or near the ventilating fan, motor
or junction box.
4.
Protect the power cord from sharp edges, oil,
grease, hot surfaces, chemicals or other
objects.
5.
Do not kink the power cord.
6.
Do not install the unit where ducts are
configured as shown in Fig. A.
7.
Provide suction parts with proper ventilation.
8.
This unit is UL listed for use over a bathtub or
shower when installed in a GFCI protected
branch circuit.
9.
These ventilating fans are intended for
residential usage only.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1.
Use this unit only in the manner intended by
the manufacturer. If you have questions,
contact the manufacturer.
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 accidentally. When the
service disconnecting means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning device,
such as a tag, to the service panel.
3.
Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by qualified person(s) in accordance with
all applicable codes and standards, including
fire-rated construction.
4.
Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion
and exhausting of gases through the flue
(chimney) of fuel burning equipment to
prevent back drafting. 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,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.
5.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do
not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities.
6.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
7.
If this unit is to be installed over a tub or
shower, it must be marked as appropriate for
the application and be connected to a GFCI
(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) – protected
branch circuit.
8.
Do not use this unit with any other solid-state
control devices. Solid-state control devices
may cause harmonic distortion, which can
cause a motor humming noise.
9.
NEVER
place a switch where it can be reached
from a tub or shower.
10. Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally
insulated to a value greater than R40. (This is
required for installation in Canada only).
Turning angle too large
Duct shrink
Too many elbows
Elbow near the body
Body
CAUTION
1.
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to
exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and
vapors.
2.
Not for use in cooking areas. (Fig. B)
3.
This product must properly connect to the
grounding conductor of the supply circuit.
4.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons, install
the fan at least 7 feet (2.1m) above the floor.
45
Cooking area
45
Do not install above or
inside this area
Cooking
Equipment
floor
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Part name
Appearance
Quantity
Grille
1
Fan
1
Housing
1
Duct
Connector
(4”)
1
Screw
(
ø
4×25)
4
1. INSTALLATIONS
MOUNT HOUSING WITH FLANGE:
1-1.
To bend the housing tabs out to 90 degrees
and make housing tabs contact the bottom of
the joist.
Tabs
Joist
1-2.
Screw
ø 4×25
Joist
USING SUSPENSION BRACKETS (SOLD SEPARATELY)
1-3.
Sliding suspension brackets available to allow
for your specific positioning of housing
anywhere between joists and span up to 24”.
1-4.
Insert suspension brackets into the channels
on housing. Make sure tabs face “up” shown.
Channel
Suspension Bracket
(Sold separately)
Tab Face
1-5.
Extend suspension brackets to the width of the
joists. Hold fan in place with the suspension
brackets tabs wrapping around the bottom of
joist.
1-6.
Fasten suspension brackets to joists with nails
or screws through holes near nails.
1-7.
Secure suspension brackets together with
screws.
Joist
Joist
Screw
Bottom of joist
Fig. A
Fig. B
Page 1.
MODEL GBR
80LED
The housing mounts with 4 screws (ø 4×25). Screw
housing to joist through lowest holes in each
mounting flange, then through the other holes.
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