Air King BFQ50 Manuel D'opération page 2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT
SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
SECTION 1
Preparing the Exhaust Fan
1. Unpack fan from the carton and confirm that all pieces are
present. In addition to the exhaust fan you should have:
1 - Grill
1 - Damper Assembly (attached)
1 - Mounting Bracket
1 - Hardware Bag
1 - Electrical Connector
3 - Wire Nuts
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
2. Remove the wire compartment cover and store in the carton
until needed so it does not get damaged or lost (Figure 1).
Figure 1
3. Choose the location for your fan. To ensure the best air and
sound performance, it is recommended that the length of
ducting and the number of elbows be kept to a minimum, and
that insulated hard ducting be used.
Larger duct sizes will reduce noise
and airflow restrictions.
4. Select the most convenient
electrical knockout and remove
using a straight-blade screw driver
(Figure 2).
SECTION 2
New Construction
1. Using the gauge on the mounting bracket, line up the bracket
on the joist so the bottom of the fan will be flush with the
finished ceiling. Nail or screw the bracket in place securely
(Figure 3).
3 4
"
/
1 2 "
/
Figure 3
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2. Snap the fan body into the bracket (Figure 4). The fan can be
SECTION 3
Existing Construction
1. Position housing against the joist or stud and trace an outline
2. Line up the bracket on the joist so the bottom of the fan will
3. Snap the fan body into the bracket (Figure 4). The fan can be
SECTION 4
Ducting
Figure 2
CAUTION:
AND NATIONAL BUILDING CODES.
1. Connect the ducting to the fan's duct collar (Figure 6). Secure
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snapped into position with the duct collar facing to the left
or the right depending which is most convenient.
Figure 4
of the housing onto the ceiling/wall material. Set housing
aside and cut opening, being careful not to cut or damage
any electrical or other hidden utilities (Figure 5).
Figure 5
be flush with the finished ceiling. Nail or screw the snap-in
bracket in place securely (Figure 3).
snapped into position with the duct collar facing to the left
or the right depending which is most convenient.
ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL
in place using tape or screw clamp. Always duct the fan to
the outside through a wall or roof cap.
Figure 6
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