NuTone QT130 Ventilation Hood User Manual


 
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE. ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
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 service panel 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.
CAUTION:
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous
or explosive materials and vapors.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction.
B. 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.
C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage
electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
E. If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be
marked as appropriate for the application.
F. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from
a tub or shower.
Suitable for use with solid state speed controls.
Uses standard 3
1
4
" x 10" ducting.
Designed for ceiling installation.
Do not mount over bathtub or shower stall enclosure.
Not for use in kitchens.
The ventilator consists of the housing, mounting brackets, junction
box, power unit/blower assembly, damper section and grille
assembly.
FAN MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN A CEILING THERMALLY
INSULATED TO A VALUE GREATER THAN R-40.
FOR BEST RESULTS
When installing the ventilator in a new construction site, install the
housing during the rough-in construction of the building. The power
unit and grille should be installed after the finished ceiling is in place.
To install the ventilator in an existing building, an accessible area
(attic or crawl space) is required from above the planned location.
QuieTTest
®
Twin Blower Ventilator
MODELS: QT130, QT200 & QT300
For Ceiling Installation
INSTALLATION IN
A NEW CONSTRUCTION SITE
PREPARATION
CAUTION: When handling the power unit do not reach in the end
openings and bend the blower wheels.
Refer to Figure 1.
1. Remove power unit from housing assembly.
(a) If necessary, unplug power plug from the connector.
(b) Loosen wing nut on hanger rods that hold the power unit.
(c) Unfasten hanger rods from slots and remove power unit.
(d) Set power unit aside until needed.
2. Refer to Figure 2. Remove one of the wiring knockouts from the
housing.
3. The ventilators can be ducted for either vertical or horizontal
discharge.
4. Refer to Figure 3. Mount 3
1
4
" x 10" damper section on top of
housing for vertical discharge or on the side of housing for
horizontal discharge with two (2) screws furnished.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
POWER
UNIT
ROOF CAP
VERTICAL
DISCHARGE
3
1
4
" x 10"
DUCT
KNOCKOUTS
FAN
HOUSING
HORIZONTAL
DISCHARGE
WALL CAP
POWER
CONNECTOR
SLOTS
WING NUT,
HANGER ROD
HANGER
ROD