210572115 Rev. E 8-09
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
(Continued)
8.
This unit must be grounded.
9.
To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers,
keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.
10.
Acceptable for use over a bathtub or shower when installed in a GFCI
protected branch circuit.
11.
NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE IN KITCHENS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE
PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
SECTION 1
Preparing the Exhaust Fan
1.
Unpack fan from the carton and confirm that all pieces are present. In
addition to the exhaust fan you should have:
1 - Grill
1 - Damper Assembly (attached)
4 - Mounting Rails
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
2.
Choose the location for your fan. To ensure the best air and sound
performance, it is recommended that the length of ducting and the number
of elbows be kept to a minimum, and that insulated hard ducting be used.
Larger duct sizes will reduce noise and
airflow restrictions. This fan will require
at least 8" of clearance in the ceiling or
wall, and will mount through drywall up to
3/4" thick. The fan mounts between 16" or
24" on center joists using the 4 provided
mounting rails.
3.
Select the most convenient electrical
knockout and remove using a straight-
blade screw driver
(Figure 1)
.
SECTION 2
New Construction
1.
Install the side rails on the housing and position the housing next to the
joist. Line up housing so that it will be flush with the finished ceiling.
Secure the ends of the rails with screws or nails (not included) to the
joists and slide the housing into the final position
(Figure 2)
.
SECTION 3
Existing Construction
1.
Set housing in position between the joist and trace an outline onto the
ceiling material
(Figure 3)
. Set housing aside and cut opening, being
careful not to cut or damage any electrical or other hidden utilities. Install
the side rails on the housing and position the housing in the previously
cut hole so that it is flush with the finished ceiling. Secure the ends of the
rails to the joists
(Figure 2)
.
SECTION 4
Ducting
CAUTION:
ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND
NATIONAL BUILDING CODES.
1.
Connect the ducting to the fan’s duct collar (
Figure 4)
. Secure in place
using tape or screw clamp. Always duct the fan to the outside through
a wall or roof cap.
SECTION 5
Wiring
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE
PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
CAUTION:
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES, ORDINANCES, OR NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE. IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH METHODS OF INSTALLING ELECTRICAL
WIRING, SECURE THE SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
NOTE:
This unit includes a side access panel for wiring that does not require
the removal of the fan’s blower assembly. If you choose to wire the unit from
the inside, you will need to remove the blower assembly and internal wiring
compartment. Both methods are equally effective.
1a.
External Wire Compartment:
Remove the wire compartment cover screw
and place cover in a secure place
(Figure 5)
.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Joist
Housing
Hanger Bar
Figure 3
Joist
Figure 4
Ducting
Duct
Collar
Figure 5
Screw
Wire
Compartment
Cover
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