NuTone RF-69NR important safety instructions Important Safety Instructions, Mounting the FAN

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Power Attic Ventilator

MODEL: RF-69NR, RF-68HRPSC

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: For every 300 CFM of fan performance, a

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE. ELECTRIC

minimum of one square foot of inlet space in attic or crawl

space is necessary for proper operation. Inlet areas should

SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE

be located as far from fan location as possible, such as in

FOLLOWING:

the eave or side walls.

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

 

manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the

 

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manufacturer.

 

IMPORTANT: If the fan will be mounted on a flat roof, make

B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at

 

a curb on which to mount the fan; the fan must be above

service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from

the level of the roof’s water line.

 

being switched on accidentally.

 

1. Determine location of fan (center of attic near roof peak).

When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked,

 

At desired location, drill a hole through the roof (centered

securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to

 

between the rafters).

 

the service panel.

 

2. Using the drilled hole as a center, make a 1412” diameter

CAUTION:

 

circle on the roof. To make a circle, a compass can be

For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust

 

made of a scrap piece of wood with two nails placed 714

hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

 

apart.

 

 

3. Make cutout in roof along the circle that has been made.

CAUTION:

 

 

If the roof is shingled, cut shingles along the circle using

This unit has an unguarded impeller. Do not use in

 

 

the tin snips, knife etc.

 

locations readily accessible to people or animals.

 

 

 

4. Place fan over opening in roof. Nail mounting flange to

 

 

 

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

roof. Caulk around mounting flange to help prevent water

seepage. If the roof is shingled, slide mounting flange

SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE

 

 

under the surrounding shingles.

 

FOLLOWING:

 

 

 

 

 

A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by

 

 

 

qualified person(s)

 

MOUNTING THE THERMOSTAT'S OUTLET BOX

in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,

 

IMPORTANT: Do not mount outlet box near heat source.

including fire-rated construction.

 

 

1. Mount the outlet box to a nearby rafter so that the outlet

B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and

 

 

box is higher than the fan motor.

 

exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel

 

 

 

 

 

burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLACK LEAD

the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and

 

 

BLACK LEAD

 

 

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safety standards such as those published by the

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

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

 

 

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must be marked as appropriate for the application.

 

 

 

 

 

GROUND

 

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

 

 

 

 

a tub or shower.

 

FAN MOTOR

 

 

 

 

WIRING

 

 

 

 

WHITE LEADS

 

 

 

 

FROM MOTOR

 

 

 

 

AND HOUSE

 

 

 

 

SUPPLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RF-69NR, RF-68HRPSC specifications

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