Broan QTRE080R Existing Construction Installation, Remove Existing FAN, Install Mounting Frame

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MODEL QTRE080R

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INSTALL THUMBSCREW & GRILLE

THUMBSCREW

6.Install thumbscrew through flange of motor plate as shown.

7.Install ceiling material. Cut out around housing.

8.Squeeze grille springs and insert them into slots on each side of housing. Push grille against ceiling.

EXISTING CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION

REMOVE EXISTING FAN

WARNING

Before removing existing fan, switch power 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.

INSTALL MOUNTING FRAME

3.Bend the four tabs back against the sides of the mounting frame. Insert the mounting frame through the ceiling opening and let it rest on the back side of the ceiling material, directly over the ceiling opening. Position one side of the mounting frame so it touches the framing member. Nail or screw mounting frame in place. Extend the mounting frame to the opposite framing member, and nail or screw in place.

EXISTING

 

FAN

 

 

12”

CEILING

11”

FRAMING

 

1.Enlarge the ceiling opening around the existing fan to 11” x 12”. The 11” dimension should run parallel to the ceiling framing.

2.Carefully remove the existing fan housing from the ceiling. Disconnect the ductwork and electrical wiring from the housing and leave them in place above the ceiling.

CONNECT DUCTWORK

EXISTING

SCREW OR

DUCTWORK

NAIL (4)

 

FRAMING

 

MEMBER

MOUNTING

DUCT

FRAME

CONNECTOR

 

 

DUCT CONNECTOR

 

BRACKET

4.Snap the duct connector onto the duct connector bracket. Retrieve the existing ductwork from above the ceiling and connect it to the duct connector. Tape the connection. NOTE: Existing rigid ductwork will require a short length of 4” flexible duct. Existing 3” ductwork will require a 3” to 4” transition.

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Contents Warranty Cleaning & MaintenanceOperation Typical Installations Plan the InstallationNEW Construction Installation Install Mounting Frame & HousingInstall Ductwork Install Electrical WiringExisting Construction Installation Install Mounting FrameRemove Existing FAN Connect DuctworkInstall Housing Connect Electrical WiringService Parts DescriptionModel QTRE080R 99044515B

QTRE080R specifications

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