Installation Instructions

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on%the%front%of%this%manual%when%contacting%Customer%Support.%
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FAN&HOUSING&INSTALLATION&(DIRECT&JOIST&MOUNTING&OR&SUSPENSION&BRA CKET&JOIST&MO UNT ING)&
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Check%the%area%above%installation%location%to%be%sure%that:%
a. Ductwork%can%be%run%and%there%is%sufficient%area%for%proper%ventilation;%
b. Wiring%can%be%run%to%the%planned%location%(wires%from%the%power%supply%to%the%unit%should%not%be%
smaller%than%size%14%AWG);%
c. There%will%be%access%to%ductwork%and%wiring%for%inspection%and%future%maintenance;%and%
d. No%wiring%or%other%obstructions%will%interfere%with%installation.%
For%installation%in%existing%construction:%
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Installing%the%fan%housing%in%an%existing%building%requires%access%(attic%or%crawl%space)%in%the%planned%
installation%location%above%the%existing%ductwork%and%wiring.%
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Inspect%existing%ductwork%and%wiring%before%proceeding%with%installation.%
Step'1: Select%the%location%for%your%fan%in%the%ceiling.%
For%optimal%performance,%plan%for%the%shortest%
possible%duct%with%the%fewest%elbows.%
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When%positioning%fan%housing%for%installation,%flange%
of%housing%must%be%level%with%bottom%of%joist,%or%no%
lower%than%the%finished%ceiling.%
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Step'2: %
Direct%Joist-Mount:%Slide%suspension%brackets%(Part%
#5)%into%slots%in%the%fan%housing.%Using%wood%screws%
(Part%#3),%secure%housing%flange%to%joist,%then%secure%
suspension%brackets%to%joist%on%other%side.%If%spacing%
between%joists%is%greater%than%16”,%use%extension%
brackets%(Part%#6,%see%diagram%right).
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Suspension%Bracket-Mount:%Slide%suspension%
brackets%(Part%#5)%into%the%fan%housing.%If%spacing%
between%joists%is%greater%than%16”,%use%extension%
brackets%(Part%#6).%Secure%brackets%to%joists%on%both%
sides%using%wood%screws%(Part%#3).%
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