Broan QTXE110, QTXE150, QTXE080, QTXE050 User Manual

MODELS QTXE050 • QTXE080 • QTXE110 • QTXE150

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QTXE SERIES

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VENTILATORS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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, 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 (ceiling installation only).

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. 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.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

For quiet and efficient 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

Use an on/off switch or speed control to operate this ventilator.
See “Connect Wiring” for details.

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 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 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 an implied warranty is limited to the three-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 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 or
telephone number stated below, (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.

Broan-NuTone LLC, 926 West State Street, Hartford, WI 53027
(1-800-637-1453)

BROAN THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Installer: Leave this manual with the homeowner.

TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS

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Housing
mounted to
I-joists.

Housing
mounted
anywhere
between
I-joists
using
hanger bars.

Housing
mounted
anywhere
between
trusses
using
hanger
bars.

Housing
mounted
anywhere
between
trusses
using
hanger
bars.

Housing
mounted to
joists.

Housing
mounted
anywhere
between
joists
using
hanger bars.

PLAN THE INSTALLATION

ROOF CAP

6-IN. ROUND

DUCT

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Purchase

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separately

The unit will operate most quietly and efficiently 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.

6-IN. ROUND

ELBOW

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WALL
CAP

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INSTALL HOUSING & DUCT

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1a. Mount

housing to
joist or I-joist.

Use a pliers to bend
housing TABS out

0

to 90

. 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
mounting flange,
then through
highest holes.
NOTE: Mounting to
I-JOIST (shown)
requires use of

SPACERS

(included) between
the highest hole of
each mounting
flange and the I-
joist.

TABS

SPACER

(use for mounting to I-Joist)

OR

I-JOIST

HOLE FOR OPTIONAL

SCREW MOUNTING (4)

NAIL (4)

Extend HANGER BARS to the width of the framing.
Hold ventilator in place with the hanger bar tabs wrapping

around the BOTTOM EDGE OF THE FRAMING.
NAIL ventilator to framing or fasten with screws (not provided)

through HOLES near nails.

To ensure a noise-free mount: Secure hanger bars together

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with SCREWS or use a pliers to crimp mounting channels
tightly around hanger bars.

SCREW (2)

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BOTTOM EDGE

OF FRAMING

1b.Mount housing anywhere between

trusses, joists, or I-joists using hanger
bars.

Sliding hanger bars are provided to allow for accurate posi­tioning of housing anywhere between framing. They can be
used on all types of framing (I-joist, standard joist, and truss
construction) and span up to 24”.

TAB

SCREWS (4)

STD

HANGER

BAR (4)

Attach the MOUNTING CHANNELS to the housing using the
SCREWS supplied. Make sure TABS face “up” as shown. Use the
set of channel mounting holes (marked “STD”) to mount the hous­ing flush with the bottom of the drywall. Use the other set of holes
(not marked) to mount the housing flush with the top of the drywall.

MOUNTING

CHANNEL (2)

2. Attach
damper/duct
connector.

Snap damper /
duct connector
onto housing.
Make sure
connector is flush
with top of
housing and
damper flap falls
closed.

3. Install
6-inch
round
ductwork.

Connect 6-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.