Instructions / Assembly
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents............................................................ 2
Safety Information........................................................... 2
Warranty ........................................................................... 3
Pre-Installation................................................................. 4
Planning For Successful Installation........................... 4
Installation Options....................................................... 4
Tools Required............................................................. 5
Materials Required....................................................... 5
Hardware Included....................................................... 5
Package Contents........................................................ 6
Installation.........................................................................7
Care and Cleaning......................................................... 11
Specifications ................................................................ 12
BPT18-34ALE-1 ......................................................... 12
BPT18-54AL............................................................... 12
Dimensions (BPT18-54AL & BPT18-34ALE-1) ....... 12
Service Parts.................................................................. 13
BPT18-34ALE-1 Serviceable Parts .......................... 13
BPT18-54AL Serviceable Parts ................................ 14
Safety Information
1. This ventilation fan is approved for use over a
bathtub or shower when installed in a GFCI
protected circuit. Do not use unapproved fans
over a bathtub or shower that does not include a
GFCI protected circuit.
2. Installation work must be carried out by a qualified
person(s) in accordance with all local and safety
codes including the rules for fire-rated
construction.
3. To reduce the risk of fire, always vent fans to the
exterior and in compliance with local codes. Do
not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls,
ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
4. Install ductwork in a straight line with minimal
bends.
5. Use 120 V, 60 Hz for the electrical supply and
properly ground the unit. Follow all local safety
and electrical codes.
6. Do not use this fan with any solid state control
device; such as a dimmer switch. Solid-state
controls may cause harmonic distortion, which
can cause a motor humming noise
7. To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to
persons, observe the follow:
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 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.
8. 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.