GE BFL125UQ warranty Important Safety Instructions, Mounting the Housing New Construction

BFL125UQ

Ultra Quiet Bath Fan with Light/Night Light User’s Guide

Item Stock Number(s): BFL125UQ

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Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION: The equipment covered by these instructions should be installed and serviced only by competent personnel utilizing proper safety practices and procedures. These instructions are written for such personnel and are not intended as a substitute for adequate training and experience in safe procedures for this type of equipment.

Warning: Disconnect the power at service panel before beginning this installation.

Caution: To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside. Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings, or into attics, crawl spaces, or garages.

Acceptable for use over tub or shower when installed in a GFCI protected branch circuit.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid- state speed control device.

Caution: For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

Warning: Do not use in kitchens.

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 restriction.

Before beginning this installation remove the fan’s

blower housing (which includes the motor, blade, bracket

and motor plate) assembly by removing the screw which secures the motor plate housing to the fan housing (Fig. 1). Place this assembly and the grill in the carton

until needed so they do not get damaged.

Fig. 1

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following:

a)	Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions,
	please contact the manufacturer.
b)	Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power to off at service panel and lock the service
	disconnecting means 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.
c)	Do not install this fan in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R-40
d)	Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified, competent, trained

Mounting the Housing: New Construction

Using the Hanging Brackets (Fig. 2)

1.Insert the hanging brackets in the slots provided in the housing.

2.Select the most convenient electrical knockout and remove it, then locate the fan housing between joists so that the bottom of the fan housing is level with the planned finished ceiling.

3.Use screws or nails (not provided) to secure the

person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards using proper safety

practices, including fire-related construction.

hanger bars to the ceiling joists.

Fig. 2

e)	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 Agency (NFPA) and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and
	Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
f)	When cutting or drilling into a wall or ceiling, ALWAYS identify hidden electrical wiring
	and other hidden utilities in advance, to avoid damage.
g)	Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
h)	NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from the tub or shower.

Mounting the Housing: Existing Construction

1.Determine the desired location for the fan.

2.Drill a small hole through the ceiling at the chosen location. Stick the end of a coat hanger through the hole into the attic to help locate the spot in the attic.

3.Check the chosen area from above to make sure that the wiring can be installed and that the installation will not interfere with any existing wiring. Then select the most convenient electrical knockout and remove it.

4.From above, position the housing between ceiling joists, and use the housing as a template to mark the required cut out in the ceiling.