Air King AK100LSL, AK80LSL User Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

Models:

AK80LSL, AK100LSL

Exhaust Fan

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1. Read all instructions before installing or using exhaust fan.

2. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.

3. Before servicing or cleaning the 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.

4. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by
qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes
and standards, including fire-related construction.

5. 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.

YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH

INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions

should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock and injury to person, including the following:

6. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage
electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

7. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

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

CAUTION: FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO

NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
AND VAPORS.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:

SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT

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
2 - 13 Watt Fluorescent Bulbs
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 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).

Housing

Joist

Figure 2

Figure 1

Mounting Rails

Joist

Figure 3

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.

Ducting

Duct
Collar

Figure 4

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).

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 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).

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Screw

Wire
Compartment
Cover

Figure 5

1b. Internal Wire Compartment: Remove the three screws holding

the blower assembly in place and lift assembly out of housing
(Figure 6). Remove the wire compartment cover screw and
place the cover in a secure place (Figure 7).

Plug

NOTE: The fan’s receptacle wires might need to be pulled outside
compartment for connection. Only pull the three loose wires
outside of compartment. Additional wires will be present.

4. Carefully tuck wires back inside wire compartment and
replace wire compartment cover securing with the screw
that was removed earlier.

SECTION 6

Completing the Installation

Screws

Venturi

Figure 6

NOTE: If the fan motor plug
is connected to the fan
housing receptacle, unplug
so the blower assembly can
be completely removed.

Screw

Compartment

Wire

Cover

Figure 7

2. Run wiring from an approved wall switch carrying the
appropriate rating. One neutral (white), one ground (green
or bare copper), and three hot (black, purple, yellow leads
connected to the switch, one for each function). Secure the
electrical wires to the housing with an approved electrical
connector. Make sure you leave enough wiring in the box to
make the connection to the fan’s receptacle.

3. From where you have chosen to access the fan’s junction
box, connect the White wire from the house to the two White
wires from the fan. Connect one Hot (Black) wire from the
wall switch to the Black wire from the fan (this is the fan
control). Connect second Hot (Purple) wire from the wall
switch to the Purple wire from the fan (this is the main light
control). Connect the third Hot (Yellow) wire from the wall
switch to the Yellow wire from the fan (this is the night light
control). Connect the ground wire from the house to the
Green wire from the fan (Figure 8). Use approved methods
for all connections.

1. If the fan’s blower assembly was removed during the wiring
process, reinstall the blower by reversing the directions in

Step 1b

2. Plug the fan’s quick connect motor cord into the receptacle.
This cord will only fit one way into the receptacle (Figure 9).

in Section 5

Wiring

.

Figure 9

3. Install the two included 13 watt fluorescent bulbs into the
lamp holders by lining up the pins on the bulb base to the
socket of the lamp holder and pressing towards the lamp
holder until the bulb snaps into place and is firmly seated in
the lamp holder. Install a 4 watt maximum type C7 (candelabra
base) night light (not included) into the side lamp holder
(Figure 10).

Night Light

Pin

Supply from

house

Lamp Holder

Bulb

Socket

Figure 10

4. Install the grill by squeezing the two ends of the springs
together and installing them up into the slots on the fan’s

White

housing. Push the grill up into position (Figure 11).

Hot
(Black)

Hot
(Purple)

Ground

Hot (Yellow)

Figure 8

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Figure 11

5. Restore power and test your installation.

SECTION 7

Use and Care

CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT

SERVICE PANEL BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.

1. Cleaning the Grill: Remove grill and use a mild detergent,
such as dishwashing liquid, and dry with a soft cloth. NEVER
USE ANY ABRASIVE PADS OR SCOURING POWDERS.
Completely dry grill before reinstalling. Refer to instructions
in Section 6

Finishing the Installation

2. Cleaning the Fan Assembly: Wipe all parts with a dry cloth
or gently vacuum the fan. NEVER IMMERSE ELECTRICAL
PARTS IN WATER.

, to reinstall grill.

CAUTION: ALLOW BULBS TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING.

3. Changing the Light Bulb: Disconnect power to the unit.
Remove grill by pulling downward on grill and squeezing grill
springs together to release from housing (Figure 12).

Flourescent Bulbs: Remove bulbs by gently rocking bulb
back and forth while applying outward pressure to
release the bulb from the base. Replace with Air King
model 13WQ2700 or a compatible 13 watt maximum, two
pin, quad tube, instant on (flicker free), compact
fluorescent bulb.

Night Light: Unscrew night light bulb from socket and
replace with a 4 watt maximum type C7 (candelabra base)
night light bulb.

Figure 12

Troubleshooting Guide

Trouble Probable Cause Suggested Remedy

1. Fan does not operate when the switch is on. 1a. A fuse may be blown or a circuit tripped. 1a. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

2. Fan is operating, but air moves slower than normal. 2. Obstruction in the exhaust ducting. 2. Check for any obstructions in the ducting. The most common are bird nests

3. Fan is operating louder than normal. 3a. Motor is loose. 3a. Turn off power to unit. Remove grill and check that all screws are fully

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1b. Connector plug from motor is not plugged in. 1b. Turn off power to unit. Remove Grill and plug motor into receptacle

1c. Wiring is not connected properly. 1c. Turn off power to unit. Check that all wires are connected.
1d. Motor has stopped operating. 1d. Replace motor.

3b. Fan blade is hitting housing of unit. 3b. Call your dealer for service.

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in housing. Restore power to unit.

in the roof cap or wall cap where the fan exhausts to the outside.

tightened. Restore power to unit.