INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT
SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
SECTION 1
Preparing for installation
1.
Unpack both the filter box and the AKZA exhaust fan. Confirm all pieces are present.
2.
Remove the side and top access panels and set aside
(Figure 1)
.
3.
Mount the filter box to the AKZA using the included screws
(Figure 2)
.
SECTION 2
Installing the Filter
1.
Remove the screw holding the filter access panel in place. Slide the latch to remove the
lid
(Figure 4).
2.
Install the Air Filter (not included)
into the holder inside the filter
box. Makes sure it is seated all
the way to the bottom of the
channel. Take note of the airflow
direction
(Figure 5).
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SECTION 3
Mounting to a Joist
1.
If the mounting brackets are not already in place, install both brackets through the top
set of slots on the fan housing and secure in place with the four included nuts as shown.
Center the fan housing between the joists and secure the mounting brackets with screws
(not included) to the joist. Adjust the height of the housing so that it will be flush with the
finished ceiling by loosening the mounting bracket nuts and sliding the housing up or
down on the bracket. Full tighten all four nuts to secure the housing in place
(Figure 2).
SECTION 4
Hanging Installation
1.
If the mounting brackets are not already in place, install both brackets through the top
set of slots on the fan housing and secure in place with the four included nuts as shown.
Lift unit up onto the threaded rods and secure in place using appropriate hardware (not
included)
(Figure 3).
SECTION 5
Ducting
CAUTION:
ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND
NATIONAL BUILDING CODES.
NOTE:
To ensure quiet operation, at least 8 feet of insulated flexible duct or insulated duct board
needs to be installed between the exhaust or supply grille(s) and the fan.
1.
Before installing the ducting, make sure the fan’s 2 pin and 3 pin quick connect motor
cords are plugged into the corresponding receptacle located on the interior wire
compartment cover. These cords will only fit one way into the receptacles
(Figure 4)
.
2.
Connect the ducting to the fan’s duct collar
(Figure 5).
Seal ducting to housing with
appropriately rated tape. Use screws (rectangular duct) or suitable clamps (round duct)
to secure in place. Do not allow screws to interfere with operation of damper. Always
duct the fan to the outside through a wall or roof cap. It is recommended that low
restriction termination fittings be used.
Figure 2
Bracket
Housing
Nut
Joist
Figure 3
Bracket
Housing
Nut
Threaded Rod
Figure 4
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 4
Screw
Latch
Figure 5
Lid
Filter
Lip
