Faber 1200 CFM installation instructions Care of your remote blower, Electrical requirements

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Remote Blower (1200 CFM)

Installation Instructions

Use & Care Manual

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The installer must leave these instructions with the homeowner. The homeowner must keep these instructions for future reference and for local electrical inspectors' use.

!WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable Codes and Standards, including Fire Rated Construction. 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 Association (NFPA), and the American Society of Heating Refrigeration andAir Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on ac- cidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannotbelocked,securelyfastenaprominentwarning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK: This fan must be installed with an isolating wall control/ switch.

CAUTION: For General Ventilating Use Only. Do Not Use To Exhaust Hazardous or Explosive Materials and Vapors.

To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork. This unit must be grounded.

This unit is suitable for use with solid-state speed controls.

For Residential use ONLY

CAUTION – To reduce 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”

Important

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the clearances specified.

To avoid damage to motor bearings and impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. away from the remote blower.

Before installing remote blower, read the installation instructions for the vent system that will be used in conjunction with this remote blower.

Care of your remote blower

Disconnect power supply and lock out service panel before cleaning or

servicing. To clean, remove cover and vacuum blower and housing, being careful not to damage blower wheel. The motor is permanently

lubricated. Do not oil or disassemble.

Electrical requirements

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. It is the customer’s responsibility:

To contact a qualified electrical installer.

To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with:

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No.0-M91 - latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate. Do not ground to a gas pipe. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure remote blower is properly grounded. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.

A120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only supply wired for 15 amp service is required.

The blower motor must be connected with copper wire only.

The remote blower must be connected to the downdraft vent system or rangehood wiring as described in the downdraft vent system or rangehood instructions for connecting the remote blower motor wiring. Flexible armored or nonmetallic cable must be used. A U.L./CSA-listed strain relief must be provided at each end of the power supply cable. Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition* or Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 and C22.2 No. 113-M1984 (or latest edition),** and all local codes and ordinances. 14 gauge wire (minimum) is recommended.

Copies of standards listed may be obtained from:

* National Fire Protection Association

** CSA International

One Batterymarch Park

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

 

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1200 CFM specifications

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