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Table of Contents

Wiring Diagrams   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Quick Connector Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Planning Installation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tools Required  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Package Contents   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation - New Construction   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 6
Installation - Existing Construction   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 8
Care and Maintenance   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 12
Troubleshooting   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 12

Safety Information

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE
MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE,
OPERATE, OR INSTALL THE PRODUCT .

1. Always disconnect the power supply prior to servicing the fan,

motor, or junction box.

2. Follow all local building, safety, and electrical codes as well as

NEC (National Electrical Code) and OSHA (Occupational Safety
and Health Act).

3. Electric Service supply must be 120 volts, 60 hertz.
4. This product must properly connect to the grounding conductor

of the supply circuit.

5. Do not bend or kink the power wires.
6. Do not use this fan with any solid state control device, such as

a remote control, dimmer switch, or certain timers. Mechanical
timers are not solid state devices.

7. Do not install in a ceiling with insulation greater than R40.
8. Duct work should be installed in a straight line with minimal

bends.

9. Duct work size must be the same size as the discharge and

should not be reduced. Reducing the duct size may increase fan
noise.

10. If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be

marked as a appropriate for the application. When the fan is
going to install in the bathroom, the fan and the tub need to be
more than 1.0 meter between each other, the fan required to
install at the other side of the tub in ceiling. Acceptable for use
over a bathtub or shower when installed in a GFCI protected
branch circuit.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:

Use this unit in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If
you have any questions. Please call customer service.

WARNING:

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.

WARNING:

Installation work and electrical wiring must

be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated
construction.

WARNING:

Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion

and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel
burning equipment 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, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE) and local code authorities.

WARNING:

When cutting the ceiling, do not damage

electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

WARNING:

Ducted fans must always be vented to the

outdoors.

CAUTION:

For general ventilating use only. Do not use to

exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

CAUTION:

Not for use in cooking areas.

CAUTION: