NuTone 9960 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Heat-Light
Combination

(with Night Light)

MODEL: 9960

FOR BEST RESULTS

In a new construction site, install the housing (complete
with heater) during rough-in construction of the building. The
light assembly and the grille should be installed when the
finished ceiling is in place.

Installation in an existing, finished building requires an
accessible area (attic or crawl space) above the planned
location. See “INSTALLATION IN EXISTING
CONSTRUCTION.”

Do not install closer than 12 inches to a vertical surface.
Do not install over tub or shower enclosure.

UNIT DIMENSIONS

Refer to Figure 1 for housing's dimensions.

NOTE: If there will be a finished second floor above,
the Model 9960 housing requires a minimum of 2" x 8"
joist construction for mounting.

WIRING AND DUCTWORK

1. Run the required wiring during rough-in stage of

construction.

2. Total connected load: 1680 watts.

3. Plan to run 120vAC, 60 Hz wiring (with ground) on a

separate 20 Amp circuit from a power source, through

the provided wall switch, to the housing’s junction box.

See wiring diagram.

INSTALLATION IN
NEW CONSTRUCTION

PREPARATION

1. Loosen hanger bar brackets to allow bars to be inserted.

2. Refer to Figure 2. Insert hanger bars into brackets.

3. Refer to Figure 3. Slide hanger bar brackets down to end

of slot closest to outside edge of housing. Tighten brackets

in this position.

4. Refer to Figure 4. Remove junction box cover by

removing one screw.

5. Refer to Figure 4. Remove appropriate wiring knockout(s)

and install approved box connector(s).

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4

73⁄4"

14"

HANGER BARS

ADJUSTMENT
SLOT

JUNCTION
BOX
COVER

KNOCKOUTS

9

3

⁄4"

MOUNTING THE HOUSING

1. Locate housing between joists.

2. Refer to Figure 5. Using nails, secure hanger bars to joist.

NOTE: The hanger bar brackets are adjustable.
Allowing for the thickness of the finished ceiling,
mount hanger bars so that edge of housing will be
flush with the finished ceiling.

3. Adjust brackets as required. Tighten brackets.

INSTALLING THE SWITCH

1. Install double-gang switch box in chosen location.

2. Refer to Figure 6. Run wiring and make wiring
connections.

3. Use supplied screws to secure switch bracket assembly
to switch box.

4. Using supplied screws, secure wall plate to switch bracket.

INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE WIRING

Refer to Figure 6.

All wiring must comply with local codes and unit must

be properly grounded.

1. Using 12-gauge wire, run 120vAC, 60 Hz wiring (with
ground) from a power source to the wall switch location.

The unit must be wired on a separate 20 Amp circuit.

2. Run wiring from switch location to housing as shown in the
wiring diagram.

3. Make wiring connections as shown in wiring diagram.

4. Replace junction box cover. Slide slotted hole in cover over
screw. Tighten screw securely.

5. Secure wire cover with one screw.

6. Insert heater and ventilator plugs into proper receptacles
as shown.

FIGURE 5 FIGURE 7

FIGURE 6

(LENS OMITTED
FROM DRAWING
FOR ILLUSTRATIVE
PURPOSES)

MOUNTING THE GRILLE ASSEMBLY

1. Refer to Figure 7. Place the reflector into the grille.

2. Refer to Figure 8. Insert light plug and night light plug into
receptacles.

3. Refer to Figure 7. Using two provided screws, secure
grille and reflector to housing.

4. Install 100 watt (maximum) light bulb into light socket.

5. Install 7 watt (maximum) C-7 candelabra type bulb into
night light socket.

6. Refer to Figure 9. Snap lens into place.

GRILLE

HEATER
JUNCTION BOX

SWITCH
BOX

RED

HEATER
(WHITE)

HEAT

T

WHT

GROUND

WHT

WHT

WHITE

120vAC
LINE

LIGHT

NIGHT
LIGHT

NIGHT
LIGHT

LIGHT

BLACK

NOTE:
WHEN THERMOSTAT
OR TIMER IS USED,
CONNECT AT

BLK

BLK

T

INSTALLATION IN
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

In an existing, finished building, installation of the Heat­Light Combination requires an accessible area (attic or crawl
space) above the planned location. If the location that has
been chosen for installation has a finished floor above it,
be certain there is sufficient space available to install the
housing.

PLANNING

Review “INSTALLATION IN NEW CONSTRUCTION” and
follow all instructions that apply.

CAUTION: Check the area above the planned location
to make sure that:

(1) Wiring can be run to the planned location.
(2) No wiring or other obstructions might interfere with

the installation.

INSTALLATION

1. The housing must be mounted between ceiling joists.

2. Refer to Figure 10. Mark ceiling for cutout. Cutout

dimensions: 141⁄8" long x 97⁄8" wide. Make cutout in ceiling.

3. Follow steps under “PREPARATION” page 1.

4. From above, lower housing into the cutout and secure

hanger brackets. Run wiring through box connectors.

5. From below, adjust housing so that it is flush with the

finished ceiling.

6. Form below, make wiring connections as shown in figure 6.

7. Replace junction box cover.

8. Insert heater, light, and night light plugs into proper

receptacles.

9. Install grille, reflector and lens.

FIGURE 8 FIGURE 10

FIGURE 9

NIGHT
LIGHT

LENS

(LENS DETACHED
IN DRAWING FOR
ILLUSTRATIVE
PURPOSES)

14

1

⁄8"

97⁄8"

LIGHT

HEATER

Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Printed in U.S.A., Rev, 5/2001, Part No. 89350

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of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED

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improper maintenance or repair (other than by NuTone), faulty installation or installation contrary to recommended installation instructions.

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lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

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Date of Installation Builder or Installer

Model No. and Product Description

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Rev. 03/2001