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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Power Attic Ventilator

MODEL: RF-49NR, RF-59NRPSC, RF-85R

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.

CAUTION:

This unit has an unguarded impeller. Do not use in locations readily accessible to people or animals.

MOUNTING THE FAN

IMPORTANT: If the fan will be mounted on a flat roof, make a curb on which to mount the fan; the fan must be above the level of the roof’s water line.

1.Determine location of fan (center of attic near roof peak). At desired location, drill a hole through the roof (centered between the rafters).

2.Using the drilled hole as a center, make a 1412” diameter circle on the roof. To make a circle, a compass can be made of a scrap piece of wood with two nails placed 714” apart.

3.Make cutout in roof along the circle that has been made. If the roof is shingled, cut shingles along the circle using the tin snips, knife etc.

4.Place fan over opening in roof. Nail mounting flange to roof. Caulk around mounting flange to help prevent water seepage. If the roof is shingled, slide mounting flange under the surrounding shingles.

MOUNTING THE THERMOSTAT'S OUTLET BOX

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

IMPORTANT: Do not mount outlet box near heat source.

SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE

1. Mount the outlet box to a nearby rafter so that the outlet

FOLLOWING:

box is higher than the fan motor.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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safety standards such as those published by the

 

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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the

 

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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

 

 

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must be marked as appropriate for the application.

 

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

 

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tub or shower.

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IMPORTANT: For every 300 CFM of fan performance,

 

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a minimum of one square foot of inlet space in attic or

 

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crawl space is necessary for proper operation. Inlet

 

 

 

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areas should be located as far from fan location as

 

 

 

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possible, such as in the eave or side walls.

 

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NuTone important safety instructions Power Attic Ventilator, Model RF-49NR, RF-59NRPSC, RF-85R, Mounting the FAN

RF-59NRPSC, RF-49NR, RF-85R specifications

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