Installation Guide
A
SAFETY
INFORMATION
READ
AND
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate, or install the
product.
A WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow all warnings and
instructions may result
in
electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for
future use.
A WARNING
-To
reduce the risk
of
fire, electric shock,
or
injury to persons, observe the following:
•
Use
this unit only
in
the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer.
• Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch the power
off
at the service panel and lock the service
disconnecting means
to
prevent the 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.
•
To
reduce the risk
of
fire or electric shock, do not use this
fan
with any solid-state speed control device.
• All wiring must
be
in
accordance with the National Electrical Codes "ANSI/NFPA 70-2008" and local
electrical codes.
•
To
reduce the risk
of
fire, always vent fans to the exterior and in compliance with local codes.
Do
not
vent exhaust air into the spaces within walls, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
• Use 120
V,
60
Hz
for the electrical supply and properly ground the unit.
• Before replacing an existing fan, ensure the main power has been turned off.
• Failure to wire this product correctly could result
in
electrical shock, fire hazards, or damage to the
product. Consult a licensed electrician if you are unsure
of
your ability to correctly install wiring.
• The fan must not
be
installed
in
a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R40.
A WARNING
-To
reduce the risk
of
fire, electric shock,
or
injury to persons, observe the following:
• Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s)
in
accordance with all
applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
• 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.
• When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
• Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
•
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.
A
cAUTION:
• This product is designed for installation
in
ceilings up to a 45° angle.
•
Do
not mount this product
in
a wall.
• The duct connector must point up.
• Keep dry wall spray, construction dust, etc., off the power unit
to
avoid motor bearing damage and
noisy and/or unbalanced impellers.
• For general ventilation only.
Do
not use to exhaust hazardous/explosive materials or vapors.
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