BFL80UQ
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Quiet Exhaust Fan/Light User’s Guide
Item Stock Number(s): BFL80UQ
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -
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OPERATING MANUAL
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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
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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 fire-related construction.
5. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of
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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.
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.
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 straight-blade
screw driver (Figure 1).
SECTION 2
New Construction
1. Install the 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).
Figure 1
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
CAUTION:
AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF
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 - 26 Watt Fluorescent Lamp
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
Housing
Joist
Figure 2
Mounting Rail
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 careful not to
cut or damage any electrical or other hidden utilities.
Install the 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).
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
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Figure 3
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Joist
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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.
1b. Internal Wire Compartment: Remove the three
screws holding the blower assembly in place and
lift assembly out of housing (Figure 6). Remove the
wire compartment cover screw and place the cover
in a secure place (Figure 7).
Plug
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.
Screws
Venturi
Figure 6
Wire
Screw
Compartment
Cover
Figure 7
NOTE: If the fan motor plug is connected to the fan
housing receptacle, unplug so the blower assembly can
be completely removed.
2. Run wiring from an approved wall switch carrying
the appropriate rating. One neutral (White), one
ground (green or bare copper), and three hot (Black,
Purple, Yellow leads connected to the switch, one
for each function). Secure the electrical wires to the
housing with an approved electrical connector. Make
sure you leave enough wiring in the box to make the
connection to the fan’s receptacle.
1a. External Wire Compartment: Remove the wire
compartment cover screw and place cover in a
secure place (Figure 5).
Screw
Figure 5
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Wire
Compartment
Cover
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3. From where you have chosen to access the fan’s
junction box, connect the White wire from the house
to the two White wires from the fan. Connect one
Hot (Black) wire from the wall switch to the Black
wire from the fan (this is the fan control). Connect
second Hot (Purple) wire from the wall switch to the
Purple wire from the fan (this is the night light control).
Connect the third Hot (Yellow) wire from the wall
switch to the Yellow wire from the fan (this is the
main light control). Connect the ground wire (green
or bare copper) from the house to the Green wire
from the fan (Figure 8). Use approved methods for
all connections.
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