PennBarry ZephyrZL1, Zephyr ZL2 Operation & Maintenance Manual

1401 North Plano Road, Richardson, Texas 75081
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Unpacking

Place carton in an upright position and
remove staples or use a sharp (knife
edge) tool to CAREFULLY cut or scribe
the sealing tape on both sides at the top
of the carton. Open carton flaps. Remove
any cardboard and wooden filler pieces,
as well as loose components or acces­sories shipped with the unit.

Carefully remove the unit from the carton.
Inspect the unit for any damage that may
have occurred during transit and check
for loose, missing or damaged parts.

Installation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, or injury to persons, observe
the following:

1. Use this unit only in the matter
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 service panel to prevent
power from being switched
on accidentally.

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.

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. This product is designed for ceiling
installation only. 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.Installation

MOUNTING OPTIONS

Figure 1

1. Housing can be installed anywhere
between joists using 2" X 4" sup­port(s) as shown.

Figure 2

2. Housing can be installed in a sus­pended ceiling using wire as shown.

Operation & Maintenance Manual

Printed in the USA Jan 2005

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Receiving and Handling

PennBarry fans are carefully inspected before leaving the factory. When the unit is
received, inspect the carton for any signs of tampering. Inspect the unit for any dam­age that may have occurred during transit and check for loose, missing or damaged
parts. Mishandled units can void the warranty provisions. PennBarry is not responsi­ble for damages incurred during shipment. Avoid severe jarring and/or dropping.
Handle units with care to prevent damage to components or special finishes.

Storage

Long-term storage requires special attention. Units should be stored on a level,
solid surface, preferably indoors. If outside storage is necessary, protect the
units against moisture and dirt by encasing the cartons in plastic or some similar
weatherproof material.

Zephyr Heavy Duty Combination Fan/Light
Ventilating Fan Models ZL1 & ZL2

Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information.
Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions for future reference.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Operation & Maintenance Manual

Zephyr Ceiling/Wall Ventilating Fans Models ZL1 & ZL2

2 PENNBARRY

1401 North Plano Road, Richardson, Texas 75081
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

PREPARE THE FAN/LIGHT

Figure 3

1. Unplug motor and remove the sheet
metal screw next to the receptacle.
Lift the fan assembly out of the
housing, being careful not to bend
blower wheel.

Figure 4

2. Choose either the top or side knock­out. Remove knockout by bending it
back and forth to break tabs.

INSTALLATION OF THE FAN LIGHT

New Construction

Figure 5

1. Choose the location for your fan/
light 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. A
handy measuring guide is embossed
on the housing to make this easy.
Mark the top keyhole slot on both
mounting brackets.

Figure 6

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

Figure 7

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

Existing Construction

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

Figure 8

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

Figure 9

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

Figure 10

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

DUCT WORK

Figure 11

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.

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.