Broan Best EB15 Owner's Manual

BEST BY BROAN, P.O. BOX 140 HARTFORD, WI 53027

Model EB15

EXTERIOR MOUNTED

BLOWER

FOR USE WITH "BEST BY BROAN"

K210A OR K260A SERIES RANGE HOODS

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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 or
other hidden utilities.

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

7. To reduce risk of fire, use only metal
ductwork.

8. This unit must be grounded.

CAUTION

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

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

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

4. Electrical circuit, including speed control,
(if used), must be rated 6 AMPS mini­mum.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELEC­TRIC 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,

INSTALLER: Leave This Manual With

The Homeowner.

HOMEOWNER: Use And Care

Information On Page 6.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL VOLTS AMPS CFM DUCT SIZE

EB15 120 3.8 1500 10 " DIA.

1. Locate the blower so the length of the
duct run and number of elbows are kept
to a minimum.

2. Where possible, blower
should be centered be­tween wall studs or roof
rafters.

3. Avoid pipes, wires, or
other ductwork that may
be running through the
wall.

4. Attach mounting plate to
top of hood.

5. Install 10” dia. ductwork
and 120 VAC house wir­ing between blower lo­cation and hood location.

ALL INSTALLATIONS

PLAN THE INSTALLATION

MODEL EB15

EXTERIOR BLOWER

A

LL HOOD
ANOPY

10" ROUND

DUCT

SOFFIT

ROUGH-IN

PLATE

21" or 24"

10"

or

18"

MODEL

EB15

EXTERIOR

BLOWER

WALL HOOD

CANOPY

10" ROUND DUCT

SOFFIT

ROUGH-IN

PLATE

21" or 24"

10"

or

18"

10" ROUND ELBOW

TYPICAL
ROOF MOUNTED
INSTALLATION

TYPICAL WALL

MOUNTED

INSTALLATION

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PREPARE THE
INSTALLATION LOCATION

ROOF INSTALLATIONS WALL INSTALLATIONS

2"

29-1/2"

2"

25"

7"

PREPARE THE
INSTALLATION LOCATION

1. Locate the blower on the rear slope of

the roof. Place it in a location to minimize
duct run. The location should be free of
obstacles (T.V. leads, electrical lines,
etc.). If the blower top is level with the
roof peak, it will not be seen from the
street. Keep this approximate location
in mind as you work from within the attic.

2. Mark and drill a guide hole centered

between roof rafters.

11" dia.

hole

20½"

11" dia.

hole

1"

Ø

Ø

12

5

/

8"

20½"

Ø

Ø

18"

12

5

/

8"

18"

12

11

/

16"

1¼" dia. hole

1¼" dia. hole

Roof Rafter

Roof Rafter

Roof Rafter

REMOVE SHINGLES

REMOVE SHINGLES

Roof Rafter

Guide hole

(centered

between rafters)

Guide hole

(centered

between rafters)

12

11

/

16"

21"

3. From the outside, use the guide hole as

a starting point to lay out the installation:

A. Use a T-square to measure 12

5

/8" to the
left of the guide hole, then up 1211/16" to
locate the top-left corner of the layout.

B. Starting from the top-left corner, mark

the rectangular cutout (21" W x 20½" H)
and

remove only the shingles in this

area.

C. Mark an 11" diameter hole centered

on the guide hole. Cut this hole through
the roof board(s).

D. Mark and cut a 1¼" diameter hole

through
the roof
board(s)
where
shown.

4. For flat
roof in­stalla­tions,
build a
curb that
will
mount the blower at a minimum pitch of
2/12. Discharge end of the blower should
be pointed downward.

1. Choose a position on the outside wall.
Make sure that no wall studs, pipes or
wires run through the opening area.

2. From inside, mark and drill a guide
hole centered between wall studs.

11" dia.

hole

22"

Guide hole

(centered between studs)

25"

29½"

29½"

14

11

/

16

"

11

13

/

16

"

14

5

/

8

"

17"

Wall Stud

Wall Stud

11" dia.

hole

20"

1¼" dia. hole

1¼" dia. hole

3

"

Ø

Ø

Ø

Ø

REMOVE

SIDING

REMOVE

SIDING

Guide hole

(centered between studs)

3. From the outside, use the guide hole

as a starting point to lay out the instal­lation:
A. Use a T-square to measure 14

5

/8"

to the

left of the guide hole, then up

14

11

/16" to locate the top-left corner

of the layout.

B. Starting from the top-left corner,

mark the rectangular cutout (25"
W x 29½" H) and

remove only the

siding in this area.

C. Mark an 11" diameter hole cen-

tered on the guide hole. Cut this
hole through the roof board(s).

D. Mark and cut a 1¼" diameter hole

through the roof board(s) where
shown.

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INSTALL THE BLOWER

ROOF INSTALLATIONS

INSTALL THE BLOWER

WALL INSTALLATIONS

1. Remove the cover and screws.

2. Attach an appropriate U.L. approved
cable connector in the hole at the rear of
the wiring box.

3. Remove roofing nails from shingles
around the TOP and SIDES of the cut­out area only.Carefully lift the shingles
to allow the back flashing sheet on the
blower housing to fit under them.

4. Center the blower ring in the 11" diam­eter hole, making sure that the 1¼"
diameter electrical wiring hole aligns
with the hole in the wiring box.

5. Attach the blower to the roof with six (6)
screws provided. It is recommended
that the screws be located inside the
blower housing. Drill pilot holes if neces­sary.

6. Using a good grade of roofing cement,
seal all of the shingles around the hous­ing and flashing sheet as well as the
mounting screw heads.

7. Bring electrical wiring through the hole
in the wiring box and secure it according
to local codes.

BLACK

TO

BLUE

120 VAC

LINE

IN

WHITE

TO

BROWN

GROUND

TO

GROUNDING

SCREW

8. Make the electrical connections with the
proper connector for the type of wiring
being used. Connect black to blue, white
to brown, and the green or bare wire to
grounding screw.

9. Replace cover and screws. Do not pinch
wiring under the cover.

10. Make sure damper opens and closes
freely.

1. Place a large bead of caulk on the back
side of the housing all along the outer
edges.

2. Center the blower ring in the 11" diam­eter hole, making sure that the 1¼"
diameter electrical wiring hole aligns
with the hole in the wiring box.

3. Attach blower to the wall with the six (6)
screws provided. It is recommended
that the screws be located inside the
blower housing. Drill pilot holes if neces­sary.

4. Using a good grade of caulk, seal all
around the mounting screw heads.

5. Bring electrical wiring through the hole
in the wiring box and secure it according
to local codes.

BLACK

TO

BLUE

120 VAC

LINE

IN

WHITE

TO

BROWN

GROUND

TO

GROUNDING

SCREW

6. Make the electrical connections with
the proper connector for the type of wire
being used. Connect black to blue, white
to brown, and green or bare wire to
grounding screw.

7. Replace cover and screws. Do not pinch
wiring under cover.

8. Make sure damper opens and closes
freely.

9. Top and side flanges of the back plate
may be covered with trim strips. Do not
block grille opening at bottom with trim.
It will adversely affect performance of
the blower.

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WARRANTY

BROAN ONE YEAR LIMITED 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.

BEST BY BROAN, P.O. Box 140, Hartford, WI 53027

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SERVICE PARTS

MODEL EB15

USE AND CARE

Disconnect electrical power sup­ply and lock out service panel be­fore cleaning or servicing this unit.

CLEANING

Remove cover and carefully
vacuum blower and inside of hous­ing. Be careful not to bend or oth­erwise damage blower wheel.

MOTOR LUBRICATION

The motor is permanently lubri­cated. Do not oil or disassemble
motor.

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 98009538 Cover
2 99100531 Foam Seal
3 98009539 Motor Support
4 98009541 Damper Flap (2 req.)
5 99140145 Damper Spring (2 req.)
6 98009537 Grille
7 99080479 Blower Assembly
8 99271203 Capacitor

9 99271221 Wire Assembly
10 99100530 Terminal Boot
11 99390136 Capacitor Clamp
12 99400079 Bushing
13 99150478 Screw, 8-18 x 3/8 Ph Tr Hd (12 req.)
14 99170269 Screw, M6 x 1.0-16 (4 req.)
15 99250958 Washer, Lock, Int. Tooth, ¼ (5 req.)
16 99150506 Screw, 12-24 x .312 SLT HWH #2
17 99270461 Cord Clamp
18 99260477 Nut, Whiz, ¼-20 (9 req.)
19 99150471 Ground Screw, 10-32 x ½ Slt Hx Hd

(2 req.)

20 99160411 Screw, ¼-20 x ½ Ph Pan Hd (9 req.)

* Standard
Hardware - may
be purchased
locally.

Order replace­ment parts by
Part No. ­NOT by Key No.