Broan 329h Installation Guide

MODEL 329H
CONTROL PACK
FOR EXTERIOR BLOWERS

For use with Models 331H and 332H Exterior Blowers

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address
or telephone number listed in the warranty.

2. Before servicing or cleaning 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.

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

4. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting
of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment
to prevent backdrafting. 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.

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

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

7. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed control device.

8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

9. This unit must be grounded.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

1. Keep fan, filters and grease laden surfaces clean.

2. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat.

3. Use high range settings on range only when necessary. Heat
oil slowly on low to medium setting.

4. Don’t leave range unattended when cooking.

5. Always use cookware and utensils appropriate for the type
and amount of food being prepared.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT
OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW­ING:*

1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal
tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT
BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned.

3. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - vio­lent steam explosion will result.

4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

A. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher and you

already know how to operate it.
B. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
C. The fire department is being called.
D. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

* Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA.

CAUTION

1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust
hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

2. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced
impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power
unit.

3. Your hood motor has a thermal overload which will automatically
shut off the motor if it becomes overheated. The motor will restart
when it cools down. If the motor continues to shut off and restart,
have the hood serviced.

4. For best capture of cooking impurities, your range hood should
be mounted 18-24" above the cooking surface.

5. Please read specification label on product for further information
and requirements.

WARRANTY

Broan warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its products that such products will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the
date of original purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
During this one-year period, Broan will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge, any product or part which is found to be defective under normal use and service.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO FLUORESCENT LAMP STARTERS AND TUBES. This warranty does not cover (a) normal maintenance and service or (b) any products
or parts which have been subject to misuse, negligence, accident, improper maintenance or repair (other than by Broan), faulty installation or installation contrary to recommended
installation instructions.
The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the one-year period as specified for the express warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
BROAN’S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT BROAN’S OPTION, SHALL BE THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY. BROAN
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH PRODUCT USE OR PERFORMANCE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. This warranty supersedes all prior warranties.
To qualify for warranty service, you must (a) notify Broan at the address stated below or telephone: [phone], (b) give the model number and part identification and (c)
describe the nature of any defect in the product or part. At the time of requesting warranty service, you must present evidence of the original purchase date.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

NuTone, Inc., 4820 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227 (1-800-543-8687)

Broan-NuTone LLC, 926 West State Street, Hartford, WI 53027

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the homeowner.

HOMEOWNER: Use and care instructions on page 4.

TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS

12"

MINIMUM

PLYWOOD
(23½" x soffit depth
x drywall thickness)

SOFFIT

10"

MINIMUM

WALL

STUD

TYPICAL HOOD CONSTRUCTION

Three of the most typical installations are shown below.
For maximum ventilation efficiency:

• Use only 10” round duct.

• Keep duct as short and straight as possible.

• Use the fewest number of elbows as possible.

MODEL 331 OR MODEL 332

MODEL 331H OR MODEL 332H

Vertically

Ducted

10" ROUND

ROUGH-IN

MODEL 329H

MODEL 329

CONTROL

Horizontally

Ducted

(outside wall)

MODEL 329H

MODEL 329

CONTROL

CONTROL

DUCT

SOFFIT

PLATE

CONTROL

PACK

PACK

SOFFIT

ROUGH-IN

PLATE

PACK

PACK

EXTERIOR BLOWER

EXTERIOR BLOWER

HOOD

RANGE

OR

BARBEQUE

MODEL 424

4½" x 18½" TO 10" ROUND

ELBOW TRANSITION

HOOD

MODEL 421

IN-LINE

BACKDRAFT

DAMPER

MODEL 423

4½" x 18½"

TO

10" ROUND

TRANSITION

10" ROUND

DUCT

MODEL 331H

MODEL 331

MODEL 332H

MODEL 332

EXTERIOR

EXTERIOR

BLOWER

OR

BLOWER

OR

Refer to the illustration, below, for the approximate dimensions of
a hood which should surround the control pack.

Note the size of the open area in the top of the hood.

11" x 24"

OPEN AREA

for rough-in plate

12"

24"

20"-21"

TYPICAL SOFFIT CONSTRUCTION

1. The soffit construction must be a minimum of 12” high (to ac­commodate the duct transition). At least 10” of inside open
area is require (for 10” round duct). Make sure the soffit will
support the weight of the control pack and a hood.

2. Cut a piece of plywood 23½” wide x the depth of the soffit and
the same thickness as the finished drywall material.

3. Using the rough-in plate as a template, cut holes in the ply­wood for the duct collar and electrical box.

4. Nail the plywood to the soffit.

BARBEQUE

Horizontally Ducted

(inside wall)

MODEL 453 OR MODEL 454

ELBOW TRANSITION

SOFFIT

ROUGH-IN

PLATE

HOOD

BARBEQUE

RANGE

OR

MODEL 329

MODEL 329H

CONTROL

CONTROL

PACK

PACK

RANGE

OR

MODEL 421

IN-LINE

BACKDRAFT

DAMPER

10" ROUND

DUCT

MODEL 331H

MODEL 331

OR

OR

MODEL 332H

MODEL 332

EXTERIOR

EXTERIOR

BLOWER

BLOWER

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