10. Mount the Blower Motor - Remote
NOTE:
The blower motor must be mounted horizontally 2
″
(5.1 cm) above the floor. Do not mount the
blower motor with the blower motor discharge pointing up.
NOTE:
The check valve should be relocated with the blower motor. At the new location, the check valve
must be no lower than 24
″
(61 cm) below the rim of the bath. The check valve must be within 12
″
(30.5
cm) of the blower motor. The check valve must be oriented vertically with the flow arrow pointing up.
NOTE:
Refer to the
″
Before You Begin
″
section for other detailed requirements for the blower motor
relocation.
At the new blower motor location, install a 2
″
(5.1 cm) block (not supplied) for the new blower
motor support.
Use the blower motor as a template to mark the location of the four mounting bolts or screws.
Drill four 1/8
″
(3 mm) diameter pilot holes for the blower motor mounting screws.
Install and support PVC or other 1-1/2
″
rigid piping (not supplied) between the blower motor
location and the bath air harness.
Connect the new piping to the existing air harness without modifying the air harness. Align the new
pipe and cement the connection. Allow the cement to cure as per the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Connect the check valve assembly to the new piping. Align the new pipe with the check valve
assembly and drill a hole for the existing mounting screw. Use silicone or equivalent sealant at the
connection and reuse the screw that was removed previously. Allow the sealant to cure as per the
manufacturers recommendations.
Apply silicone or equivalent sealant to the lower connection of the check valve assembly.
Align the blower motor with the lower connection of the check valve assembly. Position the motor
on the support block. Reuse the screw that was removed previously. Allow the sealant to cure as per
the manufacturers recommendations.
Fasten the blower motor to the new support block.
Check Valve
Screw
Screw
Blower Motor
Mounting Screws
1-1/2" (3.8 cm) Min
Mount the blower motor using
four fasteners.
Install elbow and check valve to field
pipe, use silicone or equivalent sealant,
and install retaining screw or equivalent
fastener.
Connect blower motor to the check
valve, use silicone or equivalent
sealant, and install retaining screw.
1-1/2" Rigid piping
(not supplied)
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