NuTone 8870 important safety instructions For walls 5 to 10 thick, Important Safety Instructions

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Automatic Bathroom Wall Fan

MODEL: 8870

For walls 5" to 10" thick

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel 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.

CAUTION:

For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

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

be marked as appropriate for the application.

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

WALL SLEEVE

KNOCKOUTS

FIGURE 1

•SUITABLE FOR USE OVER A TUB OR SHOWER WHEN INSTALLED IN A G.F.C.I. PROTECTED BRANCH CIRCUIT AND INSTALLED AT LEAST 1.5 m ( 5 FEET) ABOVE THE FLOOR.

•UL listed for use in tub/shower enclosures when used with GFI branch circuit wiring.

•Not for use in kitchens.

•Cutout size for existing construction: 71/8" diameter opening. NOTE: The wall sleeve may be installed during the early

stages of construction. The Motor/Blade Assembly and the Grille may be installed later (at the time electrical fixtures are installed.) Remove the Motor/Blade Assembly and the Grille and store them until needed.

1.Adjust the sleeve to the proposed wall thickness. NOTE: The circular flange of the inside sleeve must

be flush with the plaster line.

2.Refer to Figure 1. Remove the necessary knockouts from the wall sleeve to allow clearance for the outlet box.

3.Remove and set aside the inside sleeve.