MODEL: GBR100
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VENTILATION FAN
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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 National Electrical Code (NEC) and
the Occupational Safety and Health 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 a 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 the 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 device. Solid-state controls 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
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 7 feet (2.1m) above the floor.
45
Cooking area
45
D o not install above or
inside this area
C ooking
E quipm ent
floor
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Part name
Appearance
Quantity
Grille
1
Fan
1
Housing
1
Duct
Connector
(4”)
1
Screw
(
ψ
4×25)
4
1. INSTALLATIONS
MOUNT HOUSING WITH FLANGE:
1-1. To bend the housing tabs out to 90 degree and
make housing tabs contact the bottom of the
joist.
Tabs
Joist
1-2. The housing mounts with 4 screws (
ψ
4×25).
Screw housing to joist through lowest holes in
each mounting flange, then through the other
holes.
Screw 4×25
Joist
USING SUSPENSION BRAKETS (SOLD
SEPARATELY)
1-3. Sliding suspension brackets available to allow
for your specific positioning of housing
anywhere between joists and span up to 24”.
1-4. Insert
suspension
brackets into the channels on
housing. Make sure tabs face “up” shown.
Channel
Suspension Bracket
(Sold separately)
Tab Face
1-5. Extend suspension brackets to the width of the
joists. Hold fan in place with the suspension
brackets tabs wrapping around the bottom of
joist.
1-6. Fasten suspension brackets to joists with nails
or screws through holes near nails.
1-7. Secure suspension brackets together with
screws.
Joist
Joist
Bottom of Joist
Screw
Fig. A
Fig. B
