NuTone 8145 installation instructions Room-to-Room Fan, Model, Important Safety Instructions

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Room-to-Room Fan

MODEL: 8145

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE.

 

ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,

INNER

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

SLEEVE

A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the

EXTENSION

manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the

BRACKET

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,

FAN AND

such as a tag, to the service panel.

MOTOR

CAUTION:

ASSEMBLY

For general ventilating use only. Do not use to

 

exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

KNOCKOUTS

 

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

 

 

AIR FLOW

ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,

 

 

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

OUTER

 

A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done

 

by qualified person(s) in accordance with all

SLEEVE

 

 

ON/OFF SWITCH

FIGURE 1

applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

construction.

 

 

 

 

 

B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and

 

NEW CONSTRUCTION

 

exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel

 

 

burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the

 

ADJUSTING AND MOUNTING FAN SLEEVE

heating equipment manufacturer's guideline and safety

 

 

1. Remove four (4) screws to separate outer sleeve

standards such as those published by the National Fire

 

 

from inner sleeve.

 

Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society

 

 

 

2. The outer sleeve is the discharge side of the fan; make

for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers

 

 

sure the on/off switch is in the room into which air will

(ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

 

 

be blown.

 

C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage

 

 

electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

 

3. Insert extension bracket in top of outer sleeve.

D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

 

4. Refer to Figure 1. Loosen two screws and remove

E. If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must

 

fan and motor assembly from adjustable inner sleeve.

be marked as appropriate for the application.

 

5. Adjust to wall thickness by removing knockouts in bottom

F. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from

 

of adjustable sleeve. Refer to chart.

a tub or shower.

 

 

 

 

 

Wall Thickness

 

Remove Knockouts

For use on inside walls which are 31⁄2" to 6" thick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The telescoping sleeve is adjusted to wall thickness

 

6"

 

0

by removing knockouts.

 

5" – 51⁄2"

 

1

• WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock,

 

41⁄2" – 5"

 

2

this fan should not be used with an additional speed

 

4" – 41⁄2"

 

3

control.

 

31⁄2" – 4"

 

4

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock, disconnect

 

 

 

 

 

6. When adjusting sleeve, make sure both flanges will

power before servicing.

 

• Do not mount over tub or in shower stall enclosure.

 

be flush with finished walls.

 

To move heated air from one room to another, NuTone

 

7. When adjustment is complete, screw sleeves together

recommends installing the Room-to-Room Fan within six

 

with four (4) screws.

 

 

8. Center and mount completed sleeve assembly to a wall

inches of the ceiling. Installing the fan at this height will

 

provided more efficient movement of heated air from room

 

stud. Nail or screw sleeve to wall stud through holes in

to room.

 

the side of the sleeve.

 

If the fan is intended to move cooled air from room

 

9. Refer to Figure 2. Extend bracket to opposite wall stud

to room, install the fan as close as possible to the floor.

 

and secure it with nails or screws.

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8145 specifications

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