GE BFLH85L, BFLH70L User Manual

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Heater/Exhaust Fan/Light User’s Guide

Item Stock Number(s): BFLH70L, BFLH85L

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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

INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!

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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.

2. Remove the two machine screws holding the light
reflector in place. Keep the reflector and screws in
the carton until needed so they do not get damaged
or lost. (Figure 1).

Screws

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. Do not install into a ceiling thermally insulated to a
value greater than R-40.

11. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from
a tub or shower.

WARNING: DO NOT USE IN KITCHENS

WARNING: THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED AND TESTED

TO BE A SUPPLEMENTAL HEATER FOR USE WITH A
TIMER OR A SWITCH. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED
AS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF HEAT AND CONTROLLED
BY A THERMOSTAT.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF

AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

Figure 1

3. Remove the wire compartment cover by loosening
the two screws holding the cover in place (Figure 2)

Screws

Wire

Compartment

Cover

Figure 2

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL OVER A TUB OR

MOUNT IN A SHOWER STALL ENCLOSURE.

4. Choose the location for your unit. 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 7"
of clearance in the ceiling, 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
side of the housing or between
16" on center joists using the
4 provided mounting rails.

5. Remove the electrical
knockouts using a straight­blade screw driver (Figure 3).

SECTION 1

Preparing the Unit

1. Unpack fan from the carton and confirm that all pieces
are present. In addition to the unit you should have:

1 - Grill with Light Lens
4 - Mounting Rails
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet

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SECTION 2

New Construction

1. Mounting Rail Installation: Install the rails on the
housing and position the housing next to the joist.
Line up housing so it will be flush with the finished

Figure 3

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ceiling. Secure the ends of the rails with screws or
nails (not included) to the joists and slide housing
into final position (Figure 4).

Housing

Joist

1a. Mounting Tab Installation: Position housing against

the joist and trace an outline of the housing onto the
ceiling material (Figure 7). 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 screws or nails (not
provided) to the joists (Figure 5).

Figure 4

1a. Mounting Tab Installation: 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 screws or nails (not provided) to ensure
proper installation (Figure 5).

Mounting Rails

Figure 5

SECTION 3

Existing Construction

1. Mounting Rail Installation: Set housing in position
between the joist and trace an outline onto the ceiling
material (Figure 6). 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 with screws or nails (not
provided) to ensure proper installation (Figure 4).

Figure 7

SECTION 4

Ducting

CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH

LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUILDING CODES.

1. Remove any tape that might be holding the damper
in place during shipping and connect the ducting to
the fan’s duct collar (Figure 8). Secure in place using
tape or screw clamp. Always duct the fan to the
outside through a wall or roof cap.

Figure 8

SECTION 5

Wiring

Figure 6

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CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF
AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

WARNING: THIS UNIT MUST BE WIRED ON A

SEPARATE 20 AMP CIRCUIT.

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.

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