NuTone 50NT, 80NT Quick Start Manual

CEILING VENTILATORS

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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. If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be
marked as appropriate for the application and be connected
to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) - protected branch
circuit.

8. Never place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or
shower.

9. This unit must be grounded.

CAUTION

1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazard­ous or explosive materials and vapors.

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

3. 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.

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).

MODELS 50NT • 80NT

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TO CLEAN GRILLE:

CAUTION: Grille can be cleaned with mild, soapy water (use a
mild detergent, such as dishwashing liquid) and dried with a soft
cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLOTH, STEEL WOOL PADS,
OR SCOURING POWDERS.

TO CLEAN FAN ASSEMBLY:

Unplug fan assembly. To remove motor plate: 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
straight-blade screwdriver into slot in housing (next to tab) and
twist screwdriver. Gently vacuum fan, motor and interior of hous­ing. METAL AND ELECTRICAL PARTS SHOULD NEVER BE
IMMERSED IN WATER.

OPERATION

Use an on/off switch or speed control to operate this ventilator. See
“Connect Wiring” for details. Use of speed controls other than the
Broan Models 78V and 78W may cause a motor humming noise.

WARRANTY

Broan-NuTone warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its products that
such products will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of original purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRAN­TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

During this one-year period, Broan-NuTone will, at its option, repair or replace,
without charge, any product or part which is found to be defective under normal
use and service.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO FLUORESCENT LAMP STARTERS,
TUBES, HALOGEN AND INCANDESCENT BULBS, FUSES, FILTERS, DUCTS, ROOF
CAPS, WALL CAPS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES FOR DUCTING. This warranty does
not cover (a) normal maintenance and service or (b) any products or parts which
have been subject to misuse, negligence, accident, improper maintenance or repair
(other than by Broan-NuTone), faulty installation or installation contrary to recom­mended installation instructions.

The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the one-year period as specified
for the express warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an im­plied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

BROAN-NUTONE’S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT BROAN-NUTONE’S
OPTION, SHALL BE THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER
THIS WARRANTY. BROAN-NUTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH PRODUCT USE OR PERFORMANCE. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,
which vary from state to state. This warranty supersedes all prior warranties.

To qualify for warranty service, you must (a) notify Broan-NuTone at the address or
telephone number below, (b) give the model number and part identification and (c)
describe the nature of any defect in the product or part. At the time of requesting
warranty service, you must present evidence of the original purchase date.

Broan-NuTone LLC, 926 W. State Street, Hartford, Wisconsin 53027
www.nutone.com 800-558-1711

Installer: Leave this manual with the homeowner.

Register your product online at: www.nutone.com/register

BROAN-NUTONE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS

MATERIAL

POWER CABLE

CEILING

JOIST or

MATERIAL

POWER CABLE

MATERIAL

ADDITIONAL

JOIS

CEILING MATERIAL

MODELS 50NT • 80NT

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MOUNTING TABS

CEILING

JOIST

HOUSING

CEILING

GRILLE

HOUSING MOUNTED DIRECTLY TO JOIST

2x6 (or larger).

ADDITIONAL

FRAMING

2 x 4

TRUSS

2 x 4
CEILING
JOIST or

TRUSS

CEILING

MOUNTING

TABS

HOUSING

GRILLE

HOUSING MOUNTED TO 2x4 TRUSS

Requires additional framing for mounting tabs.

POWER CABLE

"I"

JOIST

MOUNTING

TABS

HOUSING

GRILLE

ADDITIONAL

FRAMING

CEILING

MATERIAL

"I"

JOIST

HOUSING MOUNTED IN

ANY LOCATION BETWEEN JOISTS

Requires additional framing for mounting tabs.

4" ROUND

DUCT

SUSPENDED

HOUSING

GRILLE

POWER

CABLE

MOUNTING

TAB

"I"

T

POWER CABLE

CEILING

MOUNTING

TABS

HOUSING

GRILLE

FRAMING

HOUSING MOUNTED TO “I” JOIST

Requires additional framing for mounting tabs.

"I"

JOIST

HOUSING

POWER
CABLE*

Seal gaps

around

Housing.

4-IN. ROUND

*Purchase
separately.

Additional framing must be a 2x6 (minimum height).

*

INSULATION*

(Place around and

over Fan Housing.)

FAN

DUCT*

Seal duct

joints with

tape.

Housing hung with wires - 3-point mount.

SUSPENDED CEILINGS

ROOF CAP*

(with built-in

Keep duct

runs short.

OR

4-IN.

ROUND

ELBOWS*

WALL CAP*

(with built-in

damper)

damper)

INSTALL THE HOUSING

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THE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION ILLUSTRATIONS SHOW
2 X 6 JOISTS. IF YOU HAVE A TRUSS OR “I”-JOIST INSTAL­LATION, MOUNT THE VENTILATOR TO THE ADDITIONAL
FRAMING IN THE SAME MANNER. (Additional framing
must be a 2x6 (minimum height).

- PLEASE NOTE -

NEW CONSTRUCTION

1. Choose the location
for your fan in the ceil­ing. For best possible
performance, use the
shortest possible duct
run and a minimum
number of elbows.

2. Position mounting
brackets against joist
so that bottom edge of
housing will be flush with finished ceiling.

Additional positioning feature for 5/8”, 1”, & 1-1/4” thick ceiling

material: Holes in corners of housing are labeled with various

ceiling material thicknesses. Position housing so bottom edge
of joist is visible through a matched set of holes. The housing
is now in the proper position for that ceiling material thickness.

Additional positioning feature for 1/2” thick ceiling material:

Bend two tabs, on side of housing, 90° outward. Lift housing until
tabs contact underside of joist. Mark the keyhole slot on both
mounting brackets.

3. Set housing aside and drive nails
partially into joist at the top of
both keyhole marks.

HOLES

TAB

1-1/4

1

5/8

BOTTOM EDGE OF JOIST

EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

1. Choose the location for your
fan in the ceiling. For best
possibleperformance, use the
shortest possible duct run and
a minimum number of elbows.

2. In attic, position mounting
brackets against joist. Trace
outline of housing on ceiling
material.

3. Set housing aside and cut ceil­ing opening slightly larger than
marked.

4. Place housing in opening so
that its bottom edge is flush
with finished ceiling. Nail to
joistthrough keyhole on both
sides. To ensure a noise-free
installation, drive another nail
through the top hole of each
mounting bracket.

5. Additional mounting holes
are provided for installations
where access from above is
inconvenient or not possible.
Nail or screw housing directly
to joists or framing.

ADDITIONAL MOUNTING

HOLES

4. Hang housing from nails and
pound nails tight. To ensure a
noise-free mount, pound another
nail through the top hole of each
mounting tab.

INSTALL THE DUCTWORK

1. Snap the damper/duct connector onto housing. Make sure that
tabs on the connector lock into slots in housing. Top of damper/
duct connector should be flush with top of housing.

FLUSH

2. Connect 4” round duct to damper/duct connector and extend
duct to outside through a roof or wall cap. Check damper to
make sure that it opens freely. Tape all duct connections to
make them secure and air tight.

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CONNECT THE WIRING

1. Wire unit following diagram. Run electrical cable as direct as
possible to unit. Do not allow cable to touch sides or top of unit
after installation is complete.

ON / OFF

SWITCH

BLK

BLK

WHT

M

BLK

LINE

WHT

IN

GRD

SWITCH BOX

ON / OFF SWITCH

(purchase separately)

SWITCH BOX

WHT
GRD

BLACK
WHITE

GROUND
(bare)

WIRING

PLATE

UNIT

RECEPTACLE

SERVICE PARTS

9

12

10

11

7

6

2

1

8

4

3

5

120 VAC

LINE IN

ATTACH THE GRILLE

SLOT IN MOTOR PLATE

GRILLE SPRING

1. Squeeze grille springs together and insert springs into slots in
motor plate.

KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION

1 97018333 Grille Assembly
2 97018310 Motor Plate Assembly
3 99080656 Motor (50NT)

99080634 Motor (80NT)
4 99020300 Blower Wheel Assembly
5 99260425 Motor Nut - Hex Keps
* 97018554 Blower Assembly (50NT)

(includes Key Nos. 2 thru 5)

* 97018326 Blower Assembly (80NT)

(includes Key Nos. 2 thru 5)
6 99270982 Receptacle
7 98009611 Wire Panel
* 97015170 Wire Panel Assembly -

(includes Key Nos. 6 & 7)
8 97014922 Housing
9 97003932 Damper/Duct Connector

10 98008868 Wiring Plate
11 99170245 Screw, #8-18 x 3/8
12 99150471 Ground Screw

* Not shown assembled.
Order replacement parts by “PART NO.” - not by “KEY NO.”

2. Push grille up against ceiling.
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