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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1.
Do not install this ventilating fan where air temperature may exceed 40
°
C. (104
°
F)
2.
Make certain that the electric service supply voltage is 120V 60 Hz.
3.
Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the
Occupation Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
4.
Always disconnect the power source before working on or near the fan, motor or junction box.
5.
Protect the power cord from sharp edges, oil, grease, hot surfaces, chemicals, or other objects.
6.
Do not kink the power cord.
7.
Do not install the unit where ducts are configured as shown in Fig. A.
8.
Provide suction parts with proper ventilation.
9.
This unit is approved for use over a bathtub or shower when installed in a GFCI protected branch
circuit.
CAUTION
1.
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust
hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
2.
Not for use in cooking area. (Fig. B)
3.
This product must be properly grounded.
Fig. A
(Cooking area)
Do not install above
or inside this area.
Cooking
equipment
Floor
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, observe the following:
A.
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the
manufacturer.
B.
Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable
codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
C.
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 the local code authorities.
D.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
E.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
F.
If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the application.
G.
Do not use this unit with any solid-state control device.
H.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the “service disconnecting mains”
to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting mains cannot be
locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
I.
NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
J.
Not to be installed in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40.
Fig. B
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