Ventamatic M SERIES User Manual

PLANNING

NEW CONSTRUCTION: When installing this product in new
construction the housing should be mounted with wiring and duct
during the rough-in phase. The blower unit and dome light should be
installed after the ceiling is finished.

M SERIES DESIGNER FAN-LIGHTS

The Nuvent Designer Fan-Lights listed in these instructions are designed
for use in the bathroom. Approved for installation above a tub or
shower enclosure when connected to a UL Listed GFCI protected branch
circuit. Not for use in kitchen.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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

4. 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
of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
or 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 and be connected to a GFCI
(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) – protected branch circuit.

8. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.

CAUTION: FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY!

Do Not Use To Exhaust Hazardous Or Explosive Materials Or Vapors.

EXISTING CONSTRUCTION: Installation for existing construction
requires access above or behind planned installation location.

WIRING: This product requires 120v AC standard house wiring (with
ground) from the power source through a standard wall switch
(switches) to the unit's housing. NuVent switch model R2SW can be
ordered separately for use with this unit.

DUCTING: For best performance use the following guidelines when
planning for the installation of duct work for this unit:

1. Use correct duct size as indicated in installation instructions. (Step 8)

2. Ducting should run from the fan to the outside of the home or
building. The duct run should be as short and as straight as
possible.

3. Identify the ducting requirements per local/municipal code.

4. When using flexible duct, avoid kinks and always expand the

ducting as fully as possible.

INSTALLATION

INSTALACIÓN

1. Remove blower assembly before installing housing. Remove screw

from blower assembly then slide assembly sideways and lift out. (Fig. 1)

INSTALLATION IN NEW CONSTRUCTION

2. Attach housing to joist through keyhole mounting tabs (Fig. 2) or

adjustable hanger bars (Fig. 3) using nails or screws. (Do not
tighten.) Adjust the housing so it will not extend past the finished
ceiling. The outer edge of the housing should be recessed 1/8" to
1/4" from the finished ceiling.

3. Once housing is correctly positioned, it is important to tighten

screws or add additional nails to hold fan housing firmly in
position. This prevents vibration and noise.

WIRING

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION:

• Screwdriver

• Hammer

• Electric drill

• Keyhole saw or

jig saw

• Wire cutters

• Wire stripper

• Wire nuts

• Safety glasses

• Ruler or

straight edge

Turn off electrical power at service panel.

4. Remove screw that holds electrical box cover. (Fig. 4)

5. Run 120v AC wiring with ground from the wall switch (switches) to

the fan electrical box.

6. Remove one (two) of the electrical knockouts from the fan and pull

supply wiring into the electrical box.

FIGURE 4

7. Connect the supply wiring to the fan wiring using
approved wire nuts: black to black and white to white.
Connect ground wire to green grounding screw on side of
housing. Repeat wiring to second plug for light.(Fig.5).

8. Replace the electrical box removed in Step 4.

FIGURE 5

INSTALLATION–continued

11. Insert the motor plate in the housing and secure
motor plate with motor plate screw removed in Step 4.

12. Insert the motor quick connector.

DUCT ATTACHMENT

9. Secure 4" diameter round duct to the fan's duct collar.
Ducting should terminate per local/municipal building code.

DESIGNER LIGHT ATTACHMENT

10. Attach the mounting bracket (Fig 6A) to the motor
plate (Fig 6 B) with four 1/2" pan head screws (provided).

FIGURE 6

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6B

6A

13. Insert the two 2" Phillips pan head screws (provided) in
the mounting bracket. See Figure 7.

FIGURE 7

14. Insert the quick connector on the Designer Light frame.

15. Position the keyhole slots in the Designer Light frame
over the two screws in the mounting bracket. Twist in place
and secure Designer Light frame by tightening screws in
mounting bracket.

Models:
NXMD_ _1AB ( _ _ = CFM rating)
NXMD_ _1OB ( _ _ = CFM rating)
NXMD_ _1WH ( _ _ = CFM rating)

NuVent

One Year Limited Warranty

Ventamatic, Ltd. warrants this product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the
date of purchase. Warranty does not apply to product which
fails due to abuse, misuse, incorrect installation or improper
maintenance.

During the one-year warranty period, Ventamatic will repair or
replace, at its option, any product or part which has a factory
defect in workmanship or materials.

The foregoing shall constitute our sole and exclusive warranty
and our sole and exclusive liability, and is in lieu of any other
warranties, whether written, oral, implied or statutory. Under no
circumstances will Ventamatic be liable for special or
consequential damages occurring in connection with the use or
performance of the product or other indirect damages with
respect to loss of profits, revenue or property or cost of removal,
installation or reinstallation.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages and some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
other rights which vary from state to state and province to
province.

6B

16. Insert two 60W incandescent bulbs or two compact
fluorescent bulbs into light sockets.

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17. Install glass dome. Twist slightly to secure.

Fill in information below for your records:

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Date of Installation Model # and Product Description

For warranty service or information, please visit the Ventamatic web site at
www.bvc.com or call 1-800-433-1626.