NuTone RDF1 Quick Start Manual

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RDF1

Premium Radiation Damper

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Easy installation

Table of Contents

Usage 2 Tools Required 2 Preparation 2 Concrete Slab or T-Bar Construction UL / cUL Installation 3 Wood Construction Warnock Hersey Installation 3 Service Feature For Fans 4 Service Parts 4 Warranty 4

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Usage

For use with 1, 2, or 3-Hour-Rated Floor-Ceiling and Roof-Ceiling Designs.

Flat Ceiling / Horizontal Mount Only.

For use with the following ventilation fan models:

Broan LP80, XB50, XB80, XB110, ZB80, ZB110, XB50C, XB90C, XB110C, ZB90C, ZB110C NuTone LPN80, XN50, XN80, XN110, ZN80, ZN110, XN50C, XN90C, XN110C, ZN90C, ZN110C

Tools Required

RDF1 Installation Guide

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Preparation

Attach Damper Assembly to Fan

Use mounting screws provided - 1 through each side of housing. A mask has been pre-installed to keep construction dust, drywall

spray, paint, etc. from damaging the damper and fan. Leave mask in place during installation.

LP, LPN FAN SERIES

MASK

DAMPER

ASSEMBLY

XB, XN, ZB, ZN FAN SERIES

MASK

Deje esta cubierta en su lugar para evitar

que polvos de construcción, rocíos de yeso

o pintura dañen el interior del producto.

construction dust, drywall spray, or paint

from damaging inside of product.

REMOVE MASK BEFORE

INSTALLING GRILLE.

Laissez ce masque en place pour empêcher la poussière de construction, le plâtre ou la

peinture, etc. d’endommager

l’intérieur du produit.

ENLEVEZ CE MASQUE AVANT

D’INSTALLER LA GRILLE.

QUITE LA CUBIERTA ANTES DE INSTALAR LA REJILLA.

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DAMPER

ASSEMBLY

MOVE

BRACKET

FROM FAN

HOUSING TO

DAMPER

ASSEMBLY

Leave this mask in place to prevent

construction dust, drywall spray, or paint

from damaging inside of product.

REMOVE MASK BEFORE

INSTALLING GRILLE.

Laissez ce masque en place pour empêcher la poussière de construction, le plâtre ou la

peinture, etc. d’endommager

l’intérieur du produit.

ENLEVEZ CE MASQUE AVANT

D’INSTALLER LA GRILLE.

Deje esta cubierta en su lugar para evitar

que polvos de construcción, rocíos de yeso

o pintura dañen el interior del producto.

QUITE LA CUBIERTA ANTES DE INSTALAR LA REJILLA.

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FAN

Plan Installation

FAN

In a suspended ceiling, locate ceiling penetration within ceiling panels, without cutting any ceiling suspension main runners or cross tees.

If required, a maximum of one runner or cross tee may be cut to accommodate desired location. Cut ends must be supported by a minimum 12 steel wire gauge (3mm) vertical hanger wire.

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Concrete Slab or T-Bar Construction - UL / cUL Installation

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Install Fan/Damper Assembly

Mount fan/damper assembly to the deck or ceiling structure above or adjacent to the assembly.

If the assembly is hung from the structure above, a minimum 12 steel wire gauge (3mm) hanger wire must be used. The unit must be hung with four wires, one on each side.

If the assembly is directly mounted to the adjacent structure, use #8 (M4) sheet metal screws or 1/4” (6 mm) diameter bolts with nuts to fasten it to the structure.

Position fan/damper assembly so finished ceiling is flush with bottom edge of damper.

The ceiling opening must be no larger than the outside of the damper.

LP, LPN FAN SERIES

SCREW OR

BOLT / NUT (3)

Leave this mask in place to prevent

construction dust, drywall spray, or paint

from damaging inside of product.

REMOVE MASK BEFORE

INSTALLING GRILLE.

Laissez ce masque en place pour empêcher la poussière de construction, le plâtre ou la

peinture, etc. d’endommager

l’intérieur du produit.

ENLEVEZ CE MASQUE AVANT

D’INSTALLER LA GRILLE.

Deje esta cubierta en su lugar para evitar que polvos de construcción, rocíos de yeso o pintura dañen el interior del producto.

QUITE LA CUBIERTA ANTES DE INSTALAR LA REJILLA.

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MOUNTING BRACKET

ALL FAN SERIES

HANGER

WIRE (4)

SEE DETAILS ON

UL CLASSIFICATION

MARKING ON PRODUCT

XB, XN, ZB, ZN FAN SERIES

construction dust, drywall spray, or paint

from damaging inside of product.

REMOVE MASK BEFORE INSTALLING GRILLE.

Laissez ce masque en place pour empêcher la poussière de construction, le plâtre ou la

peinture, etc. d’endommager

l’intérieur du produit.

ENLEVEZ CE MASQUE AVANT

D’INSTALLER LA GRILLE.

Deje esta cubierta en su lugar para evitar que polvos de construcción, rocíos de yeso o pintura dañen el interior del producto.

QUITE LA CUBIERTA ANTES DE INSTALAR LA REJILLA.

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SCREW OR BOLT / NUT (4)

construction dust, drywall spray, or paint

from damaging inside of product.

REMOVE MASK BEFORE INSTALLING GRILLE.

Laissez ce masque en place pour empêcher la poussière de construction, le plâtre ou la

peinture, etc. d’endommager

l’intérieur du produit.

ENLEVEZ CE MASQUE AVANT

D’INSTALLER LA GRILLE.

Deje esta cubierta en su lugar para evitar que polvos de construcción, rocíos de yeso o pintura dañen el interior del producto.

QUITE LA CUBIERTA ANTES DE INSTALAR LA REJILLA.

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MOUNTING

ASSEMBLY

FRAME

Wood Construction - Warnock Hersey Installation

Install Fan/Damper Assembly

Mount the fan/damper assembly directly to the adjacent structure. Position fan/damper assembly so finished ceiling is flush with bot-

tom edge of damper. The ceiling opening must be no larger than the outside of the

damper.

LP, LPN FAN SERIES

Leave this mask in place to prevent

construction dust, drywall spray, or paint

from damaging inside of product.

REMOVE MASK BEFORE INSTALLING GRILLE.

Laissez ce masque en place pour empêcher la poussière de construction, le plâtre ou la

peinture, etc. d’endommager

l’intérieur du produit.

ENLEVEZ CE MASQUE AVANT

D’INSTALLER LA GRILLE.

Deje esta cubierta en su lugar para evitar que polvos de construcción, rocíos de yeso o pintura dañen el interior del producto.

QUITE LA CUBIERTA ANTES DE INSTALAR LA REJILLA.

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MOUNTING BRACKET

SCREW

(3)

WARNOCK

HERSEY

LISTED

EXHAUST FAN. DAMPERS MAY BE USED WITH

WARNOCK HERSEY LISTING INCLUDES

DAMPER ONLY. IT DOES NOT INCLUDE

UL LISTED FAN MODELS NOTED.

XB, XN, ZB, ZN FAN SERIES

SCREW

(4)

construction dust, drywall spray, or paint

from damaging inside of product.

REMOVE MASK BEFORE INSTALLING GRILLE.

Laissez ce masque en place pour empêcher la poussière de construction, le plâtre ou la

peinture, etc. d’endommager

l’intérieur du produit.

ENLEVEZ CE MASQUE AVANT

D’INSTALLER LA GRILLE.

Deje esta cubierta en su lugar para evitar que polvos de construcción, rocíos de yeso o pintura dañen el interior del producto.

QUITE LA CUBIERTA ANTES

DE INSTALAR LA REJILLA.

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MOUNTING

FRAME

ASSEMBLY

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Finish Fan Installation

Follow instructions packed with fan to connect ductwork and electrical wiring to fan.

Finish ceiling around damper housing.

Install Grille

REMOVE THE MASK BEFORE INSTALLING GRILLE OR OPERATING FAN.

Attach the grille over the inlet face of the damper by inserting the grille springs into the slots in the sides of the damper, then push grille against ceiling.

Service Feature For Fans

If your ventilation fan needs service, the inner damper can be removed from the outer frame without disturbing the surrounding ceiling material.

Remove (4) screws, then lower the inner damper to access ventilation fan. Replace the inner damper before operating fan.

GRILLE

SLOT (2)

FAN

GRILLE

SPRING

(2)

OUTER FRAME

INNER

DAMPER

Service Parts

Outer Frame Mounting Screws (4) 97018839

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.broan.com www.nutone.com 800-558-1711 Broan-NuTone Canada, Inc., 1140 Tristar Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1H9 www.broan.ca www.nutone.ca 877-896-1119

BROAN-NUTONE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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