Air King DRLC702, DRLC701, DRLC709, DRLC703 User Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

Models: DRLC701, DRLC702,

DRLC703, DRLC709

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 Glass 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.

Screw

Housing

Joist

Figure 3

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 4).

"

5/8

"

1/2

"

3/8

"

1/4

Hanger Bar

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 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.

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

Figure 2

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 3).

Figure 4

SECTION 3

Existing Construction

1a. Mounting Rail Installation: Set housing in position between

the joist and trace an outline onto the ceiling material (Figure

5). 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 3).

Figure 5

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

and trace an outline of the housing onto the ceiling material
(Figure 6). 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 4).

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Supply

from

house

Ground

White

Figure 6

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 7). Secure
in place using tape or screw clamp. Always duct the fan to
the outside through a wall or roof cap.

Figure 7

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.

1. 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.

1a. 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 black 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 8).
Use approved methods for all connections.

Figure 8

2. 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 with an approved electrical connector. Make sure
you leave enough wiring in the box to make the connection
to the fan’s receptacle.

2a. 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 the wall switch to both the black 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

9). Use approved methods for all connections.

Supply

Hot (Black)

Ground

from

house

White

Figure 9

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 10).

Figure 10

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

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6. Reinstall the glass lens in place by sliding the hole in the
lens onto the rod from the grill and securing in place with
the lens knob (Figure 14).

Glass Lens

Figure 11

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

Knob

Cord

Lamp

Figure 12

4. 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

Lances

Grill

Figure 13

#8 Screws

CAUTION: FAILURE TO SECURE THE GRILL MAY RESULT

IN A RATTLING OR HUMMING NOISE.

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

Rod

Grill

Glass Lens

Hole

Knob

Figure 14

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 glass light lens from grill by unscrewing knob at the
top of lens (Figure 11). Replace light bulb(s) with 60 watt
maximum, type A19 medium base incandescent bulb(s).
Reinstall the glass lens in place by sliding the hole in the
lens onto the rod from the grill and securing in place with
the lens knob (Figure 14).

, to remove grill and glass light

Completing the

Completing the

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