NuTone WHV-20 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE. ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the

manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.

B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at

service panel and lock service panel 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.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION:

This unit has an unguarded impeller. Do not use in locations readily accessible to people or animals.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by

qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and

exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of 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.

C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage

electrical wiring and other hidden utilities. D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors. E. If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower,

it must be marked as appropriate for the application. F. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from

a tub or shower.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,

use only NuTone specified solid-state speed control as

indicated on this products data label.

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Designed for installation between 24" OC ceiling joist with no framing necessary. If the building structure has 16" OC joist, this unit will require framing.

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Discharge opening requires one (1) square foot for every 750 CFM of fan rating.

FAN INSTALLATION

1. Select location for fan in ceiling.

2. Locate ceiling joists.

3. Refer to Figure 1. Using a right angle square to mark location of cutout for unit size 221/

" x 26

" long.

4. Refer to Figure 2. Cutout in ceiling must be directly in line with the inside face of joists.

5. Refer to Figure 2. The mounting clips on this unit are mounted for 2" x 4" construction. After determining size of joist, relocate the mounting clips if necessary and reassemble securely.

6. Refer to Figure 3. Push fan housing into ceiling cutout. Support clips will hold housing in place on joists.

7. Push fan housing flush to ceiling and drill mounting holes in joists through holes in housing and secure in place with screws provided (No. 12 x 1" wood screw.)

Whole House Ventilator

MODEL WHV-20

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

CUTOUT

/8"

/4"

MOUNTING CLIPS

2" x 6" JOIST

2" x 4" JOIST

/2"

LOUVER INSTALLATION

1. To assure proper adjustment, place the louver assembly on a flat surface. If necessary, adjust the position of the tension spring in the adjustment holes so the louvers close softly, yet firmly, but do not SLAM closed.

2. Mount louver to fan housing with screws provided (No. 8 x 1/2" truss head.) DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Product specifications subject to change without notice. 4820 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 Printed in U.S.A., Rev. 5/01, Part No. 52278

WIRING

Refer to Figure 4.

1. Remove cover plate from junction box on top of fan housing.

2. Remove knockout in junction box. Thread (120v) power lead from wall switch into box using connector, and connect black to black, white to white. Connect green ground wire to grounding screw.

NOTE: BE SURE ALL WIRING COMPLIES WITH LOCAL CODE.

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 4

GREEN WIRE

BLACK WIRES

WHITE WIRES

120v LINE

CONNECTOR (NOT PROVIDED)

GREEN GROUND SCREW

JUNCTION BOX

One Year Limited Warranty

WARRANTY OWNER: 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 (1) 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, 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 OR TUBES, FILTERS, DUCT, 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 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.

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 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.

WARRANTY SERVICE: To qualify for warranty service, you must (a) notify NuTone at the address stated below or telephone 1/800-543-8687, (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.

Date of Installation Builder or Installer

Model No. and Product Description

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE:

For the location of your nearest NuTone Independent Authorized Service Center:

Residents of the contiguous United States Dial Free 1-800-543-8687

Please be prepared to provide:

Product model number • Date and Proof of purchase • The nature of the difficulty

Residents of Alaska or Hawaii should write to: NuTone Inc. Attn: Department of National Field Service, 4820 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati Ohio 45227-1599. Residents of Canada should write to: Broan-NuTone Canada, 1140 Tristar Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 1H9.

Rev. 03/2001