INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VENTILATION FAN / LIGHT
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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 Nation
Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupation Safety and Healthy 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
Fig. A
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 8.2
feet (2.5m) above the floor.
Cooking area
Do not install above or
inside this area
Cooking
Equipment
Floor
Fig. B
45°
45°
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MODELS GBR
80HL / GBR80MHL
