Broan SPK110 Installation Manual

MODEL SPK110
SPEAKER FAN

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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 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. This product is designed for installation in ceilings up to a 12/12
pitch (45 degree angle). Duct connector must point up. DO NOT
MOUNT THIS PRODUCT IN A WALL.

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

4. 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. Be careful vacuuming around speakers.

The motor is permanently lubricated and never needs oiling. If the
motor bearings are making excessive or unusual noises, replace
the blower assembly (includes motor and impeller).

OPERATION

Use an on/off switch to operate this ventilator. Do not use a solid­state speed control with this Speaker Fan. See “Connect Wiring”
for details.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Broan-NuTone LLC is under

license. Other trademark and trade names are those of their respective owners.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC ID: 2ADLL-99528551 IC: 2143B-99528551

This Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled Speaker complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow
the specific operating instructions for satisfying exposure compliance. This
speaker must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

INSTALL SPEAKER INTO HOUSING

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Video instruction for speaker installation are also available
at: www.broan.com

FAN MOTOR

PLUG

1. Disconnect FAN MOTOR PLUG.

#8-32 X 5/8”

SCREWS

SPEAKER
BRACKET

#8-32 X 5/8”

SCREWS

SPEAKER
BRACKET

BRACKET
OPENING

FAN PARTITION

PLATE

SPEAKER PLUG

2. Partially install (2) #8-32 x 5/8 screws (Included in parts
bag - discard short screws and metal bracket) into threaded
holes in SPEAKER BRACKET - only so ends of screws are
flush with bottom surface of speaker bracket. Note: Installing
screws below flush will make the next couple of steps difficult.

SPEAKER WIRE

RECEPTACLE

FAN MOTOR PLUG

3. Insert speaker into fan housing. Make sure SPEAKER
BRACKET hooks over edge of BRACKET OPENING.

4. Make sure rear surface of speaker is located as close to
wall of fan housing as possible.

5. Turn #8-32 X 5/8” SCREWS (partially installed in Step

2) until they make contact with FAN PARTITION PLATE.
Alternately tighten both screws. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

NOTE: Screws are designed to raise and tighten speaker

bracket against motor bracket. Screw heads may or may
not contact speaker bracket when tight.

6. Insert SPEAKER PLUG into power receptacle where
motor plug was disconnected.

7. Connect FAN MOTOR PLUG into SPEAKER WIRE
RECEPTACLE.

Cooking

Equipment

Floor

COOKING AREA

Do not install above or

inside this area.

45

o

45

o

NOT FOR USE IN

A COOKING AREA.

ELBOWS*

TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS

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Housing mounted to joists.

Housing mounted to truss.

To mount housing
anywhere between
joists, i-joists or trusses,
use optional hanger
bar kit QTHB1 (sold
separately). Follow
mounting instructions
included with kit.

PLAN THE INSTALLATION

Housing mounted to I-joists.

Use I-joist spacer block (provided).

The ducting
from this fan
to the outside
of the building
has a strong
effect on the
air flow, noise
and energy use
of the fan. Use
the shortest,
straightest duct
routing pos­sible for best
performance,
and avoid in­stalling the fan with smaller ducts than recommended. Insulation around
the ducts can reduce energy loss and inhibit mold growth. Fans installed
with existing ducts may not achieve their rated airflow.

POWER

CABLE*

Seal gaps

around

housing.

4-IN. ROUND

*Purchase
separately.

INSULATION
(Place around and
over fan housing.)

FAN

HOUSING

DUCT*

Seal duct
joints with

tape.

OR

4-IN. ROUND

ROOF CAP*

(with built-in

damper)

Keep duct

runs short.

WALL CAP*

(with built-in

damper)

INSTALL HOUSING & DUCT

1. Use a pliers to
bend housing
TABS out to 900.

2. Hold housing in place
so that the housing
tabs contact the

(use for mounting to I-Joist)

SPACER

bottom of the joist.
The housing mounts
with four (4) screws
or nails. Screw or

TABS

nail housing to joist
through lowest holes
in each mounting

highest holes. NOTE:

flange, then through

I-JOIST

Mounting to I-JOIST
(shown) requires use of SPACERS (included) between the
highest hole of each mounting flange and the I-joist.

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

CONNECT WIRING

1. 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.

4. 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.

FINISH CEILING & INSTALL GRILLE

BEFORE FINISHING CEILING:

To avoid motor bearing damage, noisy and/or unbalanced

impellers, or speaker damage - you may want to cover
the housing opening - to keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc.
off power unit and speaker diaphrams.

1. Install ceiling

material. Cut out
around housing.

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

3. Push grille against

4. Turn on power to fan.

5. Go to Bluetooth® Speaker Operation section for Bluetooth®

SERVICE NOTES

To remove Blower Assembly:

Remove speaker assembly. Unplug motor. Remove thumbscrew
(10) from motor plate flange Find the single TAB on the motor
plate (located next to the receptacle). Push up near motor plate
tab while pushing out on side of housing. Or insert a straight­blade screwdriver into slot in housing (next to tab) and twist
screwdriver.

To remove Speaker Assembly:

Unplug motor from speaker wiring. Unplug speaker wiring from
wire panel. Remove (2) screws from speaker bracket. Unhook
speaker bracket from motor bracket and remove speaker.

ceiling.

speaker operating instructions.

Bluetooth

®

wireless technology

SPEAKER OPERATION

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To connect to the Broan-NuTone Bluetooth® wireless technology
Speaker for the rst time:

1. To play your personal music or audio files, you need a Bluetooth
wireless technology enabled Smart Phone, Tablet, or any other
such device.

2. Set your device to a low-to-midrange volume before connecting to
the speaker.

3. Make sure Fan is ON and Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled
device is located within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of the
Speaker/Fan.

4. Pairing your Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled device with
the Speaker:

a. For iPad/iPhone/iPod touch:

i. From your iPad/iPhone/iPod touch home page, tap

Settings.

ii. From Settings, tap General (if you have iOS 7 or

greater, you can skip this step).

iii. From General, tap Bluetooth.
iv. Move the Bluetooth® Slider to ON/green (if it isn’t

ON already). When you do this, a list of discoverable

Bluetooth® wireless technology devices will appear.

v. The Broan-NuTone Speaker has the Bluetooth® identifier

“Sensonic™ Vent Fan”. This identifier should be
in the list of Discoverable Devices. If not, turn the
Fan OFF, then ON, then turn Bluetooth® OFF, then ON.

• If “Sensonic™ Vent Fan” is still not on the list,
consult with the owner’s manual for your device
and follow the procedure for Pairing/Connecting a
Bluetooth® wireless technology device.

vi. Tap on “Sensonic™ Vent Fan” to complete the pairing

of the Bluetooth® wireless technology Speaker with
your Apple device.

b. For Android Phone/Tablet:

i. From your smart phone/tablet home page, tap Settings.

ii. From the Settings menu, go to Wireless & Controls,

Wireless & Networks, or something similar.

iii. Find Bluetooth®, Bluetooth® Settings or something

similar and tap Bluetooth® or move Bluetooth® Slider
to ON (if it isn’t on already).

iv. On the Bluetooth® screen, tap “Scan for Devices”,

“Search for Devices” or something similar.

v. The Broan-NuTone Speaker has the Bluetooth®

identifier “Sensonic™ Vent Fan”. This identifier
should show up in the list of Available Devices. If not,
turn Fan OFF, then ON, and repeat pairing procedure.

• If “Sensonic™ Vent Fan” is still not on the list,
consult with the owner’s manual for your
Android device and follow the procedure
for Pairing/Connecting a Bluetooth® device.

vi. Tap on “Sensonic™ Vent Fan” to complete the pairing

of the Bluetooth® wireless technology Speaker with
your Android device.

c. For all other Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled devices:

i. Follow the instructions that came with your Bluetooth®

wireless technology enabled Phone, Tablet or Pad
device to set it to search for Bluetooth® wireless
technology accessories.

ii. Most Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled devices

will require you to go to the “Paired Devices” (or
similar) screen and SELECT “Search for Devices” or
something similar.

iii. The Broan-NuTone Speaker has the Bluetooth® identifier

“Sensonic™ Vent Fan”. This identifier should show
up in the list of Available Devices, Discoverable
Devices or similar. If not, turn Fan OFF, then ON, and
repeat pairing procedure.

1. 5. Open up the audio program on your device and play your music
or other audio files. The audio file should play over the Bluetooth® Fan
Speakers.

2. 6. When done playing/listening to your audio files, disconnect from
the Speaker by either turning OFF the fan, disconnecting Bluetooth®
wireless technology from your device (Smart Phone, Tablet, etc)
or simply walking away. The Bluetooth® wireless technology will
automatically disconnect when the device is out of range of the Speaker,
which should occur when device is approximately 10 meters (33 feet)
away from the Speaker.

To connect to the Bluetooth® wireless technology Speaker each
subsequent time (after initial connection is made):

1. The Sensonic™ Speaker can only play audio files from one Bluetooth®
wireless technology device at a time, therefore one device must be
DISCONNECTED (but not necessarily UNPAIRED) before using the
Speaker with another device.

2. If your Bluetooth® wireless technology device was DISCONNECTED but
not UNPAIRED from the Speaker last time it was used, then it should
automatically connect next time the device is within range of the
Speaker, unless the Speaker is already CONNECTED to another device.

a. If your device does not CONNECT automatically with the

Speaker, then find your “Paired Devices” or similar list and
TAP on “Sensonic Vent Fan” to reconnect with the Sensonic™
Speaker.

3. If your Bluetooth® wireless technology device was UNPAIRED from the
Speaker after the last time it was used, you must follow the connection
procedure in the previous section for PAIRING your device with the
Speaker.

4. Open up the audio program on your device and play your music or
other audio files. The audio file should play over the Bluetooth® wireless
technology Fan Speakers.

5. When done playing/listening to your audio files, disconnect from
the Speaker by either turning OFF the fan, disconnecting Bluetooth®
wireless technology from your device (Smart Phone, Tablet, etc)
or simply walking away. The Bluetooth® wireless technology will
automatically disconnect when the device is out of range of the Speaker,
which should occur when device is approximately 10 meters (33 feet)
away from the Speaker.