NuTone installation instructions MODELS QT700 & QT1000, Important Safety Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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QuieTTest®

Twin Blower Ventilator

MODELS: QT700 & QT1000

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.

DESCRIPTION

•Designed for ceiling installation.

•Refer to Figure 8. Not for use in cooking area.

•Uses 6" x 19" duct.

•Suitable for use with solid-state speed controls.

•Do not cover with insulation of a value greater than R-40.

•The ventilator consists of the housing, mounting brackets, junction box, power unit/blower assembly, damper section and grille assembly.

HOUSING DIMENSIONS
1815⁄16"	157⁄16"
57⁄8"
	147⁄8"
231⁄4"
7"	2111⁄16"
	FIGURE 1

FOR BEST RESULTS

Refer to Figure 1 for dimensions of the housing. When installing the ventilator in a new construction site,

install housing during the rough-in construction of the building. The power unit and grille should be installed after the finished ceiling is in place.

To install the ventilator in an existing building, an

accessible area (attic or crawl space) is required from above the planned location.

PREPARATION

Unplug the electrical connector from the blower. Do not

pull on plug wires.

Remove the power unit from the housing assembly.

(a)Remove 91⁄16" hex nuts holding power unit in place.

(b)Pivot the blower assembly slightly toward the back of the housing and lift straight out.

(c)Set the power unit aside.