Broan QTR100FLT User Manual

MODEL QTR100FLT
FAN / LIGHT / NIGHT LIGHT

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL QTR100FLT

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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

qualied person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes
and standards, including re-rated construction codes and

standards.

4. Sufcient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting
of gases through the ue (chimney) of fuel burning equip-

ment 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. Acceptable for use over a tub or shower when connected to

a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) - protected branch

circuit.

8. This unit must be grounded.

CAUTION

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

2. This product is designed for installation in ceilings up to a 12/12
pitch. Duct connector must point up. DO NOT MOUNT THIS
PRODUCT IN A WALL.

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

4. Please read specication label on product for further informa­tion and requirements.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

For quiet and efcient operation, long life, and attractive appear­ance - lower or remove grille and vacuum interior of unit with the
dusting brush attachment.

The motor is permanently lubricated and never needs oiling. If the

motor bearings are making excessive or unusual noises, replace
the motor with the exact service motor. The impeller should also

be replaced.

OPERATION

The fan, light, and night light can be operated separately. Use a
3-function wall control. Do not use a dimmer switch to operate
the light. See “Connect Wiring” for details.

WARRANTY

BROAN-NUTONE THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Broan-NuTone 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 three years 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 three-year period, Broan-NuTone 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-NuTone), faulty installation or installation contrary to

recommended installation instructions.
The duration of an implied warranty is limited to the three-year period as

specied 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-NUTONE’S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT
BROAN-NUTONE’S OPTION, SHALL BE THE PURCHASER’S SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY. BROAN-NU­TONE 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 may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specic 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-NuTone at the
address or telephone number stated below, (b) give the model number and
part identication 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.

Broan-NuTone LLC Hartford, Wisconsin
www.broan.com 800-558-1711

Installer: Leave this manual with the homeowner.

MODEL QTR100FLT

Cooking

Equipment

Floor

COOKING AREA

Do not install above or

inside this area.

45

o

45

o

NOT FOR USE IN

A COOKING AREA.

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TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS

Housing mounted to I-joists.

Use I-joist spacer block (provided).

PLAN THE INSTALLATION

ROOF CAP *

Housing mounted to joists.

Housing mounted to truss.

4-IN. ROUND

DUCT *

* Purchase

separately

The unit will operate most quietly and efciently when located

where the shortest possible duct run and minimum number of
elbows will be needed.

Use a roof cap or wall cap that has a built-in damper to reduce
backdrafts.

Plan to supply the unit with proper line voltage and appropriate
power cable.

4-IN. ROUND

ELBOW *

WALL
CAP *

MODEL QTR100FLT

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INSTALL HOUSING & DUCT

1. Bend

housing
tabs.

Use a pliers to

bend housing

TABS out to 900.

2. Mount

housing to

(use for mounting to I-Joist)

joist.

Hold housing

in place so that
the housing
tabs contact the
bottom of the
joist. The hous­ing mounts with

four (4) screws

or nails. Screw or
nail housing to joist through lowest holes in each mount-

ing ange, then through highest holes. NOTE: Mounting
to I-JOIST (shown) requires use of SPACERS (included)
between the highest hole of each mounting ange and the

I-joist.

3. Attach

damper/duct
connector.

Snap damper /

duct connector
onto housing.
Make sure con-

nector is ush with

top of housing and

damper ap falls

closed.

TABS

SPACER

I-JOIST

CONNECT WIRING

5. Connect electrical wiring.

Run 120 VAC house wiring to installation location. Use

proper UL approved connector to secure house wiring to
wiring plate. Connect wires as shown in wiring diagrams.

INSTALL GRILLE

6. Finish ceiling.

Install ceiling material. Cut out around housing.

4. Install

4-inch
round duct­work.

Connect 4-inch

round ductwork
to damper / duct
connector. Run
ductwork to a
roof cap or wall
cap. Tape all
ductwork connections to make them secure and air tight.

7. Attach grille
to housing.

Squeeze grille

springs and insert
them into slots
on each side of
housing.