NuTone QTXN110HL User Manual

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QTXN SERIES
HEATER / FAN / LIGHT /
NIGHT LIGHT

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MODEL QTXN110HL

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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. Provide a separate 20 AMP circuit. Use 12 GA. power cable
of type which meets code.

8. This unit must be grounded.

CAUTION

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

2. This product is designed for installation in ceilings up to a
12/12 pitch. Duct connector must point up. DO NOT MOUNT
THIS PRODUCT IN A WALL.

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

4. 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 motor with the exact service motor. The impeller should
also be replaced.

Replace light bulbs with (2) 60-Watt (maximum) incandescent
light bulbs and (1) 7-Watt night light bulb.

OPERATION

Use a 4-Function Control to operate the heater, fan, light, and
night light separately. See “Connect Wiring” for details.

NOTE: This unit is designed with a thermostat which senses
excess heat and may start the blower automatically. This is normal
and is no cause for concern.

NOTE: Fan may cycle when light is on. Blinking light may indi­cate improper lamp wattage or type.

WARRANTY

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 three years 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 three-year period, 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 AND
TUBES. 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 NuTone), faulty installation or installation contrary to recom­mended installation instructions.

The duration of an implied warranty is limited to the three-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.

NUTONE’S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT NUTONE’S OPTION, SHALL BE
THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
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 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 NuTone at the address or telephone
number stated 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.

NuTone, Inc., 4820 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227 (1-800-543-8687)

NUTONE THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Installer: Leave this manual with the homeowner.

MODEL QTXN110HL

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION

CEILING

JOIST, TRUSS,

OR I-JOISTS

CEILING

MATERIAL

Housing mounted directly to joists, trusses, or I-joists.

Up to 24-inches on-center.

POWER

CABLES

HOUSING

GRILLE

MOUNTING
CHANNELS

PLAN THE INSTALLATION

ROOF CAP

*

INSTALLATION

1. Insert
mounting
brackets.

Slide the (4)
mounting
brackets into the
channels on
each end of the
housing.

2. Mount
housing.

Secure housing
to ceiling
structure with (4)
mounting screws.
Make sure
bottom of
housing will be
flush with
finished ceiling
material.

6-IN. ROUND

DUCT

*

WALL
CAP

*

Purchase separately

*

6-IN. ROUND

ELBOW

*

Unit shown connected to 6-inch round ductwork.

The unit will operate most quietly and efficiently when located
where the shortest possible duct run and minimum number of
elbows will be needed.

Plan to supply the unit with proper line voltage and appropriate
power cable.

3. Attach
damper /
duct
connector
to housing.

Snap damper /
duct connector
onto housing.
Make sure
connector is
flush with top of
housing and damper flap falls closed.

4. Install 6­inch round
ductwork.

Connect 6-inch
round ductwork
to damper / duct
connector. Run
ductwork to a
roof cap or wall
cap. Tape all
ductwork
connections to
make them secure and air tight.

MODEL QTXN110HL

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CONNECT WIRING

HEAT

NIGHT LIGHT

RED to BLACK

BLACK to YELLOW

(Night Light)

(Heat)

WHITE to WHITE

WIRING PLATE
FROM VENTILATOR

WHITE

to

WHITE

CAUTION

RATING SPECIFICATIONS

• The three-position
rocker switch is rated 5 A
@ 125VAC. Use this switch
for Lights ONLY.

• Each two-position rocker
switch is rated 15 A @ 120VAC. Use these switches for Heat and Vent.

• The total load on this control must not exceed 20 A @ 120VAC.

&

GROUND

LIGHT

&

FAN

120 VAC LINE IN

VENTILATOR

HOUSING

RED to RED

(Fan)

WHITE to WHITE

BLACK to RED

RED

RED

BLACK to BLACKS

BLACK to BLUE

(Light)

BLACK to BLUE

NuTone 4-Function

4-FUNCTION CONTROL

(purchase separately)

LIGHT (red)
NIGHT LIGHT (blue)

(3-position rocker)

FAN (2-position rocker)

HEAT (2-position rocker)

Control shown

INSTALL GRILLE & BULBS

8. Plug-in
light.

Hold grille
assembly up near
housing. Connect
light plug from
grille assembly to
receptacle inside
of housing.

9. Attach
grille.

Remove the (2)

grille mounting
screws from the

sides of the
housing. (See
Step 8 illustra­tion.) Use these
screws to attach
the grille to the
housing as
shown.

To avoid damage to the grille: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
SCREWS. Tighten screws only until grille is snug against
ceiling material.

GRILLE MOUNTING
SCREWS

5. Connect electrical wiring.

Run 120 VAC house wiring to installation location. Use
proper UL approved connectors to secure house wiring to
wiring plate. Connect wires as shown in wiring diagram(s).

INSTALL GRILLE & BULBS

6. Finish ceiling.

Install ceiling material. Cut out ceiling material closely
around housing.

7. Remove
light lens
from grille.

Insert a small flat­bladed screw­driver into the slot
at one end of the
light lens.
Carefully pry the
lens out.

10. Install
bulbs.

The unit
accepts (2) 60­Watt (maxi­mum) incandes­cent bulbs and
(1) 7-Watt night
light bulb.

11. Attach
light lens.

Hook the tabs
on one end of
the lens into the
slot in the grille.
Lift other end of
lens up and
snap into place.