Air King AKLC703, AKLC709, AKLC701, AKLC702 User Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

Models: AKLC701, AKLC702,

AKLC703, AKLC709

Exhaust Fan with Light

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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.

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL OVER A TUB OR MOUNT IN

A SHOWER STALL ENCLOSURE.

10. 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 with Glass Light Lens
1 - Damper Assembly (attached)
2 - #8 Screws
2 - Lockwashers
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 6" of clearance in the ceiling or wall, and will mount
through drywall up to 3/4" thick. The fan can be mounted
directly to the joist using the mounting tabs on the sides of
the housing or between 16" on center joists using the 4
provided mounting rails.

"

5/8

"

1/2

"

3/8

"

1/4

Figure 2

SECTION 3

Existing Construction

1a. Mounting Rail Installation: 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 with nails or screws
(not provided) (Figure 1).

SECTION 2

New Construction

1. Mounting Rail Installation: Install the rails on the housing
and position the housing next to the joist. Using the gauge
on the fan’s housing, 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 1).

Housing

Joist

Figure 1

2. Mounting Tab Installation: Using the gauge on the fan’s
housing, line up housing so that it will be flush with the
finished ceiling. Position the fan so that the tabs rest flat
against the joist and secure with four nails or screws (not
provided) to ensure proper installation (Figure 2).

Hanger Bar

Figure 3

1b. Mounting Tab Installation: Position housing against the joist

and trace an outline of the housing onto the ceiling material
(Figure 4). Set housing aside and cut opening, being careful
not to cut or damage any electrical or other hidden utilities.
Place housing next to the joist and insure that it is flush with
the finished ceiling. Secure with four nails or screws (not
provided) to ensure proper installation (Figure 2).

Figure 4

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SECTION 4

Ducting

CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL

AND NATIONAL BUILDING CODES.

Plug

1. Connect the ducting to the fan’s duct collar (Figure 5). Secure
in place using tape or screw clamp. Always duct the fan to
the outside through a wall or roof cap.

Figure 5

NOTE: If damper detaches from unit, reattach by snapping the
collar back onto the unit. It is designed to only fit one way.

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 6).

Screw

Figure 7

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

Wire
Compartment
Cover

Screw

Figure 8

2a. Wiring Fan/Light Independently: Run wiring from an approved

wall switch carrying the appropriate rating. One neutral
(white), one ground (green or bare copper), and two hot
(black lead connected to the switch). 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.

2b. From where you have access to inside the fan’s junction box,

connect the one white wire from the house to both the white
wire from the fan’s light receptacle and the white wire from
the fan’s exhaust receptacle. Connect the first black wire
from the wall switch to the red wire from the fan’s light
receptacle. Connect the second black wire from the house
to the fan’s exhaust receptacle. Connect the ground wire
from the house to the green wire from the fan’s grounding
screw (Figure 9). Use approved methods for all connections.

Supply

Ground

from

house

Hot
(Black)

White

Wire

Screw

Compartment
Cover

Figure 6

1b. Internal Wire Compartment: Remove the screw holding the blower

assembly in place. Lift up on the assembly and tilt it at a 45° angle
to remove from the housing (Figure 7). Remove the wire compartment
cover screw and place the cover in a secure place (Figure 8)

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Figure 9

3a. Wiring Fan/Light together: Run wiring from an approved wall

switch carrying the appropriate rating. One neutral (white),
one ground (green or bare copper), and one hot (black lead
connected to the switch). Secure the electrical wires to the
housing w ith an approved electrical connector. Make sure
you leave enough wiring in the box to make the connection
to the fan’s receptacle.

3b. From where you have access to inside the fan’s junction box,

connect the one white wire from the house to both the white
wire from the fan’s light receptacle and the white wire from
the fan’s exhaust receptacle. Connect the black wire from

Hot (Red)

the wall switch to both the red wire from the fan’s light
receptacle and the black wire from the fan’s exhaust
receptacle. Connect the ground wire from the house to the
green wire from the fan’s grounding screw (Figure 10). Use
approved methods for all connections.

Lances

Supply

Ground

from

house

White

Hot (Black)

Figure 10

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

Hot (Red)

SECTION 6

Completing the Installation

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

Step 1b

2. Insert the fan’s plug into the receptacle (Figure 7).

3. Remove glass light lens from grill by unscrewing knob at the
top of lens (Figure 11).

in Section 5

Wiring

.

Grill

Figure 13

#8 Screws

CAUTION: FAILURE TO SECURE THE GRILL MAY RESULT

IN A RATTLING OR HUMMING NOISE.

6. Install 2 - 60 watt maximum, type A19 medium base
incandescent bulbs (not included).

7. Reinstall the glass lens in place by sliding the hole in the
lens onto the rod from the grill and securing in place with

step 3

the lens knob removed in

(Figure 14).

Grill

Rod

Glass Lens

Glass Lens

Figure 11

4. Plug cord from lamp holders into the appropriate receptacle
(Figure 12).

Knob

Cord

Lamp

Figure 12

5. Line up slots in the grill with lances on inside of housing. Insert
included #8 screws through grill slots and into housing lances.
Tighten both screws until the grill fits snugly to the ceiling. DO
NOT OVER TIGHTEN (Figure 13).

Holders

Hole

Knob

Figure 14

8. 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: Refer to instructions in Section 6

Completing the Installation

lens. Use a mild detergent, such as dishwashing liquid, and
dry with a soft cloth. NEVER USE ANY ABRASIVE PADS OR
SCOURING POWDERS. Completely dry all parts before
reinstalling. Refer to instructions in Section 6

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 and glass light lens.

CAUTION: ALLOW BULB TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING.

, to remove grill and glass light

Completing the

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