INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
AERO FAN SUPERIOR BATHROOM FANS
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
•AeroFan superior bathroom fan
•Mounting brackets (3)
•Lamps - 26W PL & 4W night light (selected models only)
BEFORE INSTALLATION
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1.Use this unit in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
2.Before servicing or cleaning unit, 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.
3.Installation work including the electrical wiring must be done, in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, by a qualified person.
4.When cutting into ceilings, take care not to damage concealed electrical wiring or any other hidden utilities.
5.Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
6.NEVER place a switch where
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the fan. The fan must not be installed in a place that is prone to water leakage.
7. Not for use in cooking areas. (Figure 1)
8.These fans must be mounted
to structural members that are strong enough to support the fan’s weight.
9.The fan must be properly grounded.
10.Do not allow foreign objects to enter the fan; this could result in electric shock or fan damage.
11.Do not block the air intake or exhaust.
12.The fan should not be turned on and off rapidly.
13.If the fan is not operating properly, shut the power off immediately, and have a certified electrician inspect it and have it serviced as required.
14.Do not clean the fan with corrosive chemicals nor water in excess of 60C (140F).
15.Power supply wiring is to be No. 14AWG wire or larger (suitable for at least 90C (190F)).
16.Not for use outdoors.
17.For the lighted units, use only PL type 26W lamps and a maximum of 4W type E12 T20 lamp for the night light (models TBFR90L, TBFS90L, TBFR120L, TBFS120L).
18.The fan is type IC (Inherently Protected).
19.The fan must not be installed in a ceiling with an “R” rating greater than 40.
20.To reduce the risk of injury, install the fan at least 2.1m (7 feet) above the floor.
21.The following models are suitable for installation over a shower or tub when installed in a GFCI protected branch circuit (TBF90, TBF120, TBFR90L and TBFR120L).
22.WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not use this fan with any solid state speed control device.
CAUTION!
1.For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
2.This product is designed for installation in flat ceilings only. Do not install it in a sloping ceiling or in a wall.
3.To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy unbalanced impellers keep construction material / dust from entering the fan.
4.Please read specification label on the product for further information and requirements.
FAN INSTALLATION
The fan should only be installed in a ceiling (see figure 2 for a typical installation). The fan will accommodate a joist spacing of 16” with a minimum clearance height of 9”.
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Figure 2
1.Remove the grille by gently squeezing the wire springs and extracting them from the slots in the housing.
2.Remove the electrical box cover and install the 3 brackets on the
fan housing. (Figure 3) Figure 3
