BFL85ADW
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Bath Fan
Item Stock Number(s): BFL85ADW
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Light User’s Guide
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -
a
OPERATING MANUAL
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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
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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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.
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 6"
of clearance in the ceiling or wall, and will mount
through drywall up to 3/4" thick. The fan can be
mounted directly to the joist using the mounting tabs
on the sides of the housing or between 16" on center
joists using the 4 provided
mounting rails.
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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS FAN WITH ANY
SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL OVER A TUB OR
MOUNT IN A SHOWER STALL ENCLOSURE.
10. 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 2
New Construction
1. Mounting Rail Installation: Install the rails on the
housing and position the housing next to the joist.
Using the gauge on the fan’s housing, 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 1).
Housing
Joist
Figure 1
2. Mounting Tab Installation: Using the gauge on the
fan’s housing, line up housing so that it will be flush
with the finished ceiling. Position the fan so that the
tabs rest flat against the joist and secure with four
nails or screws (not provided) to ensure proper
installation (Figure 2).
Hanger Bar
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 with Glass Light Lens
1 - Damper Assembly (attached)
2 - #8 Screws
2 - Lockwashers
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
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"
5/8
"
1/2
"
3/8
"
1/4
Figure 2
SECTION 3
Existing Construction
1a. Mounting Rail Installation: Set housing in position
between the joist and trace an outline onto the ceiling
material (Figure 3). Set housing aside and cut
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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 with nails
or screws (not provided) (Figure 1).
Figure 3
1b. Mounting Tab Installation: Position housing against
the joist and trace an outline of the housing onto the
ceiling material (Figure 4). Set housing aside and cut
opening, being careful not to cut or damage any
electrical or other hidden utilities. Place housing next
to the joist and insure that it is flush with the finished
ceiling. Secure with four nails or screws (not provided)
to ensure proper installation (Figure 2).
NOTE: If damper detaches from unit, reattach by
snapping the collar back onto the unit. It is designed to
only fit one way.
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 6).
Figure 4
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
5). Secure in place using tape or screw clamp. Always
duct the fan to the outside through a wall or roof cap.
Wire
Screw
Compartment
Cover
Figure 6
1b. Internal Wire Compartment: Remove the screw holding
the blower assembly in place. Lift up on the assembly
and tilt it at a 45° angle to remove from the housing
(Figure 7). Remove the wire compartment cover screw
and place the cover in a secure place (Figure 8).
Plug
Screw
Figure 7
Figure 5
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