Air King DRLC107 User Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

Model: DRLC107

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.

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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 with Light Lens
1 - Damper Assembly (attached)
2 - #8 Screws
2 - Lockwashers
4 - Mounting Rails
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet

2. Remove the fan’s venturi assembly, which is secured in place
with one screw through the venturi (Figure 1). This is a captive
screw and will stay installed in the venturi. Keep the venturi
assembly and the grill in the carton until needed so they do
not get damaged or lost.

Housing

Joist

Figure 3

Hanger Bar

SECTION 3

Existing Construction

1. Set housing in position between the joist and trace an outline
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. 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 with screws or nails (not included) (Figure 3).

Figure 1

3. 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 mounts between 16" or 24" on
center joists using the 4 provided
mounting rails.

4. Select the most convenient
electrical knockout and remove
using a straight-blade screw driver
(Figure 2).

Figure 2

SECTION 2

New Construction

1. Install the side 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 to the joists with screws or nails (not
included). Slide the housing into its final position (Figure 3).

Figure 4

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 5). 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 5

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

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SECTION 5

Wiring

CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT

SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

2. Remove the glass light lens from the grill by pulling downward
on the lens. It is held in place with hidden tabs on either side
of the lens. It might be necessary to carefully insert a putty
knife or screwdriver into one of the indentations around the
light lens to help release the lens from the grill (Figure 8).

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.

1. Run wiring from an approved wall switch carrying the
appropriate rating. One neutral (white), one ground (green
or bare copper), and three hot (black, blue, brown 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.

2. From where you have access to 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 (blue) wire from the wall switch to the blue wire from the
fan (this is the main light control). Connect the third hot (brown)
wire from the wall switch to the brown wire from the fan (this
is the night light control). Connect the ground wire (green or
bare copper) from the house to the green wire from the fan
(Figure 6). Use approved methods for all connections.

Supply

Ground

from

house

Hot (Brown)

Grill

Tabs

Indent

Figure 8

3. Plug cord from lamp holders into the appropriate receptacle
(Figure 9).

Lens

Figure 9

4. Line up the slots in the grill with clips on the inside of housing.
Insert included #8 screws through lockwasher (both located
inside bag attached to underside of grill), through grill slots and
into housing clips. Tighten both screws until the grill fits snugly
to the ceiling. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN (Figure 10).

Hot (Blue)

Neutral
(White)

Clip

Figure 6

Hot (Black)

SECTION 6

Completing the Installation

1. Reinstall the fan’s venturi by holding it at approximately a 45
degree angle, hook the two tabs on the venturi into the slots
on the housing and secure in place by tightening the venturi
screw. Rotate the blower wheel by hand to ensure it spins
freely. Now plug the fan motor into the receptacle (Figure 7).

Figure 10

Lockwashers

#8 Screws

CAUTION: FAILURE TO SECURE THE GRILL MAY RESULT

IN A RATTLING OR HUMMING NOISE.

5. Install a 100 watt maximum, type A19 medium base
incandescent bulb (not included) and a 7 watt maximum
type C7 (candelabra base) night light (not included) into the
side lamp holder (Figure 11).

Figure 7

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Grill

Lamp Holder

Night Light

Figure 11

6. Reinstall the glass lens in place by inserting the two tabs
connected to the light lens into the holes in the grill and
applying upward pressure until the lens fits snugly into
place (Figure 12).

Lens

Hole

Figure 12

7. 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: Unplug the motor cord and light
cord from receptacles and loosen the venturi screw to remove
the venturi from the unit. Wipe all parts with a dry cloth or
gently vacuum the fan. NEVER IMMERSE ELECTRICAL PARTS
IN WATER. Refer to instructions in Section 6

Installation

, to reinstall grill and glass light lens.

, to reinstall venturi.

CAUTION: ALLOW BULB TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING

3. Changing the Light Bulb: Disconnect power to the unit.
Remove the glass light lens from the grill by pulling downward
on the lens. It is held in place with hidden tabs on either side
of the lens. It might be necessary to carefully insert a putty
knife or screwdriver into one of the indentations around the
light lens to help release the lens from the grill (Figure 9).
Replace main light bulb with 100 watt maximum, type A19
medium base incandescent bulb. Replace night light bulb
with 7 watt maximum, type C7 (candelabra base)
incandescent bulb. Reinstall the glass lens in place by
inserting the two tabs connected to the light lens into the
holes in the grill and applying upward pressure until the
lens fits snugly into place (Figure 12).

, to remove grill and glass light

Completing the

Completing the

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