READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Heat-A-Ventlite®
MODELS: | SCREWS |
| HEATER |
IMPORTANT: DO NOT MOUNT OVER TUB
OR IN SHOWER STALL ENCLOSURE.
PRECAUTIONS
•Observe all requirements in this instruction sheet and all markings
appearing on the unit.
• Check all operations of the unit after installation has been completed.
• The heater housing must be grounded and the wiring must comply with all local electrical codes.
• The flange of the |
|
| |
plaster or drywall surface to assure proper and absolutely safe operation. |
|
| |
• If plaster material, paint base or paint is sprayed on the walls or ceiling, |
|
| |
the inside of the housing must be masked off to prevent this material |
|
| |
from entering the housing. | HEATER |
| |
• The switch (furnished) must be wired in accordance with the |
| ||
SCREWS | FIGURE 1 | ||
wiring diagram. | |||
| |||
• For installation in sloped ceilings up to 12/12 pitch. |
|
| |
• Ductwork must point up. | 13" DIA. |
| |
|
| ||
PREPARATION |
|
| |
Refer to Figure 1. |
|
| |
1. Loosen two screws holding grille in place. Remove grille and set aside. Remove housing, |
|
| |
switch assembly, hanger bar and mounting brackets from carton. |
|
| |
2. Loosen four (4) screws holding heater power unit in place. Remove heater power unit and |
|
| |
set aside. |
|
| |
MOUNTING TO OPEN JOISTS IN NEW CONSTRUCTION |
|
| |
1. Install hanger brackets in keyhole slots in housing. Insert hanger bar through bracket opposite |
|
| |
blower vent. |
|
| |
2. Refer to Figure 2. Position housing between joists with exhaust vent in desired direction. |
|
| |
Secure side hanger brackets and ends of |
|
| |
adjustable hanger bar to joists with screws or nails. | 14" DIA. |
| |
If joist spacing is greater than 16" O.C., construct | FIGURE 2 | ||
framing to support sides of housing, |
| ||
|
| ||
(Refer to Figure 3). Position housing against joists |
|
| |
and secure with wood screws through keyhole |
|
| |
slots in housing. |
|
| |
3. Loosen screws securing hanger brackets to |
|
| |
housing and adjust height of housing so that |
|
| |
bottom flange will be flush with finished ceiling. |
|
| |
Tighten screws securely. |
|
| |
4. Attach 4" round duct and run ductwork to the |
| FIGURE 3 | |
outside through wall or roof. |
| ||
|
| ||
WIRING |
|
| |
|
|
| |
1. Remove desired knockout from junction box and install a box connector (not provided). | |||
2. Refer to Figure 4. Run 120vAC supply wiring to wall switch box. Run wiring from wall switch box to | |||
heater. Five conductors plus ground are required for independent operation of all functions. | |||
3. When a thermostat or timer switch is used, connect at point marked “T” on Figure 4. | |||
4. Make wiring connections using wire nuts. Connect ground wire under ground screw in junction box. |
5.Push wiring back into junction box and install junction box cover being careful not to pinch wiring
FIGURE 4 between cover and housing. Secure cover.