Broan QTRE100S warranty Typical Installations, Plan the Installation Install Housing & Duct

MODEL QTRE100S

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TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS

Housing mounted to	Housing mounted anywhere between
I-joists.	I-joists using hanger bars.

•Locate unit above (GFCI protected circuit required) or within 5 feet of shower head.

•Locate unit away from heating or cooling sources which can affect humidity levels.

•Do not locate near window. Unit may respond to the outdoor humidity level.

•Unit must be installed in ceiling to properly sense moisture.

•Locate unit only on flat ceilings up to 12 feet high for proper sensing.

•The fan will operate most efficiently when located where the shortest possible duct run and minimum number of elbows will be needed.

•Use a roof cap or wall cap that has a built-in damper to reduce backdrafts.

2.Plan the wiring.

•Plan to supply the unit with proper line voltage and appropriate power cable. Power cable should be routed to the switch box first and then to the unit (See “CONNECT WIRING” on page 3).

•Do not operate this unit with a speed control. Damage to the sensor unit will result.

Housing mounted to joists. Housing mounted anywhere between joists using hanger bars.

Housing mounted anywhere be-	Housing mounted anywhere be-
tween trusses using hanger bars.	tween trusses using hanger bars.

PLAN THE INSTALLATION

INSTALL HOUSING & DUCT

1a.Mount housing to joist or I-joist.

Use a pliers to
bend housing	TABS
TABS out to
900. Hold hous-
ing in place so
that the hous-
ing tabs con-
	SPACER
tact the bottom

1.Choose the installation location.

The location of your humidity sensing fan is very important. Use the follow- ing guidelines for best opera- tion:

insulation
(Can be placed
around and over fan			ROOF
housing.)			CAP *
fan
housing	4-in.
	ROUND
* Purchase	DUCT *	4-in. ROUND	WALL
separately		ELBOW(S) *	CAP *

of the joist .	(use for mounting to I-Joist)
The housing
mounts with
four (4) screws
or nails. Screw
or nail housing
to joist through
lowest holes in
each mount-
i n g f l a n g e ,	I-JOIST
then through
highest holes.

NOTE: Mounting to I-JOIST(shown) requires use of SPACERS (included) between the highest hole of each mounting flange and the I-joist.

OR