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Ultra Quiet Bath Fan User s Guide
Item Stock Number(s): BF50UQ, BF80UQ, BF80S, BF100UQ, BF100S,
BF110S, BF110UQ, BF125UQ, BF130UQ, BF135UQ
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -
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OPERATING MANUAL
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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before installing or using exhaust fan.
2. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have
questions, contact the manufacturer.
3. Before servicing or cleaning the 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.
4. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s)
in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including firerelated construction.
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
5. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.
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.
CAUTION: FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE
TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS.
6. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical
wiring and other hidden utilities.
7. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
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8. This unit must be grounded.
9. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers,
keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.
10. Acceptable for use over a bathtub or shower when installed in a GFCI
protected branch circuit.
11. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
WARNING: DO NOT USE IN KITCHENS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
careful not to cut or damage any electrical or other hidden utilities. Install
the side rails on the housing and position the housing in the previously
cut hole so that it is flush with the finished ceiling. Secure the ends of the
rails to the joists (Figure 2).
Joist
Figure 3
CAUTION:
PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE
SECTION 1
Preparing the Exhaust Fan
1. Unpack fan from the carton and confirm that all pieces are present. In
addition to the exhaust fan you should have:
1 - Grill
1 - Damper Assembly (attached)
4 - Mounting Rails
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
2. Choose the location for your fan. To ensure the best air and sound
performance, it is recommended that the length of ducting and the number
of elbows be kept to a minimum, and that insulated hard ducting be used.
Larger duct sizes will reduce noise and
airflow restrictions. This fan will require
at least 8" of clearance in the ceiling or
wall, and will mount through drywall up to
3/4" thick. The fan mounts between 16" or
24" on center joists using the 4 provided
mounting rails.
3. Select the most convenient electrical
knockout and remove using a straightblade screw driver (Figure 1).
SECTION 2
New Construction
1. Install the side rails on the housing and position the housing next to the
joist. Line up housing so that it will be flush with the finished ceiling.
Secure the ends of the rails with screws or nails (not included) to the
joists and slide the housing into the final position (Figure 2).
Housing
Figure 1
SECTION 4
Ducting
CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND
NATIONAL BUILDING CODES.
1. Connect the ducting to the fan’s duct collar (Figure 4). Secure in place
using tape or screw clamp. Always duct the fan to the outside through
a wall or roof cap.
Ducting
Duct
Collar
Figure 4
SECTION 5
Wiring
CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE
PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
CAUTION: ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES, ORDINANCES, OR NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE. IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH METHODS OF INSTALLING ELECTRICAL
WIRING, SECURE THE SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
NOTE: This unit includes a side access panel for wiring that does not require
the removal of the fan’s blower assembly. If you choose to wire the unit from
the inside, you will need to remove the blower assembly and internal wiring
compartment. Both methods are equally effective.
1a. External Wire Compartment: Remove the wire compartment cover screw
and place cover in a secure place (Figure 5).
Joist
Figure 2
Hanger Bar
SECTION 3
Existing Construction
1. Set housing in position between the joist and trace an outline onto the
ceiling material (Figure 3). Set housing aside and cut opening, being
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Screw
Wire
Compartment
Cover
Figure 5
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