GE BFLH85L User's Manual
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1. 210572111 Rev B 5 06 1a Mounting Tab Installation Position housing against the joist and trace an outline of the housing onto the ceiling material Figure 7 Set housing aside and cut opening being careful not to cut or damage any electrical or other hidden utilities Place housing next to the joist and insure that it is flush with the finished ceiling Secure with screws or nails not provided to the joists Figure 5 SECTION 4 Ducting CAUTION ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUILDING CODES 1 Remove any tape that might be holding the damper in place during shipping and connect the ducting to the fan s duct collar Figure 8 Secure in place using tape or screw clamp Always duct the fan to the outside through a wall or roof cap SECTION 5 Wiring CAUTION MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION WARNING THIS UNIT MUST BE WIRED ON A SEPARATE 20 AMP CIRCUIT CAUTION ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES ORDINANCES OR NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH METHODS OF INSTALLING ELECTRICAL WIRING SECURE THE SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN www geelectrical com old 1 Run wiring from approved wall switches carrying the appropriate rating One neutral white one ground green or bare copper and three hot black red blue leads connected to the switch one for each function2. Heater 2 Remove grill from carton and open light lens area by pushing in on the two tabs of the light lens and pulling outward from lens The lens will swing open on the connector bars DO NOT remove the lens from the grill Figure 12 2 Connector Bar Install light reflector into grill by lining up the posts on grill with the holes in light reflector Figure 13 Raise light reflector and grill up to housing and insert plug from light into receptacle marked LIGHT Figure 11 4of8 4 Attach light reflector in place with the two screws removed during Step 2in SECTION 1 Preparing the Unit so grill fits snuggly against ceiling Figure 14 CAUTION FAILURE TO SECURE THE REFLECTOR SCREWS MAY RESULT IN A RATTLING OR HUMMING NOISE 5 Install a 100 watt maximum type A19 medium base incandescent bulb not included 6 Close the light lens and secure in place by swinging back into position and snapping the tabs in place Figure 15 Connector Bar 7 Restore power and test your installation SECTION 7 Use and Care CAUTION MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT 1 Cleaning the Grill Reverse the instructions in Section 6 Completing the Installationto remove grill Use a mild detergent such as di
3. Secure the electrical wires to the housing with an approved electrical connector Make sure you leave enough wiring in the box to make the connection to the fan s receptacles Connect the white wire from the house to the three white wires from the fan Connect one hot black wire from the wall switch to the black wire from the fan this is the fan control Connect second hot red wire from the wall switch to the red wire from the fan this is the heat control Connect the third hot blue wire from the wall switch to the blue wire from the fan this is the light control Connect the ground wire from the house to the green wire from the fan Figure 9 Use approved methods for all connections Hot Blue Figure 9 Supply from house 3 Reinstall the wire compartment cover by sliding the tabs at the bottom of the cover into the slots in the housing Make sure all wires are tucked inside of the compartment and are not being pinched or showing through Reinstall the two screws removed in Step 3 of SECTION 1 Preparing the Unit Figure 10 210572111 Rev B5 06 www geelectrical com SECTION 6 Completing the Installation Insert the plug from the heating unit into the receptacle marked HEAT and the plug from the fan into the receptacle marked VENT Figure 11 FT
4. ATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION SECTION 1 Preparing the Unit 1 Unpack fan from the carton and confirm that all pieces are present In addition to the unit you should have 1 Grill with Light Lens 4 Mounting Rails 1 Instruction Safety Sheet 210572111 Rev B 5 06 2 Remove the two machine screws holding the light reflector in place Keep the reflector and screws in the carton until needed so they do not get damaged or lost Figure 1 0 O In LI E Jl EL Ooo Figure 1 3 Remove the wire compartment cover by loosening the two screws holding the cover in place Figure 2 Wire Compartment Cover WARNING DO NOT INSTALL OVER A TUB OR MOUNT IN A SHOWER STALL ENCLOSURE 4 Choose the location for your unit To ensure the best air and sound performance it is recommended that the length of ducting and the number of elbows be kept to a minimum and that insulated hard ducting be used Larger duct sizes will reduce noise and airflow restrictions This fan will require at least 7 of clearance in the ceiling and will mount through drywall u
5. BFLH70L BFLH85L Heater Exhaust Fan Light User s Guide Item Stock Number s BFLH70L BFLH85L IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING MANUAL READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE INSTALL OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION When using electrical appliances basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to person including the following 1 Read all instructions before installing or using accidentally When the service disconnecting means exhaust fan cannot be locked securely fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel 2 Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer If you have questions contact the 4 Installation work and electrical wiring must be done manufacturer by qualified person s in accordance with all applicable he i codes and standards including fire related construction 3 Before servicing or cleaning the unit switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting 5 Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and means to prevent power from being switched on exhausting of gases through the flue chimney of SAVE THESE INS
6. M Description Replacement Part Fan Housing 993402039 Description Replacement Part Mounting Rails 551299002 Wire Compartment 993402052 Collar Screw 993402040 Receptacle 993402053 Collar 593402041 Lamp Holder 993402054 Damper 993402042 Reflector 993402055 Motor Vent 993402043 Grill 993402056 Motor Spacer 993402044 Lens Frame 993402057 CO NIDI e GO NO He otor Bracket Nut 553402045 Glass Lens 593402058 Lock Washer 993402046 Reflector Screws 993402059 Motor Bracket Vent 553402047 Motor Heater 593402060 Washer 993402048 Heater Blower Wheel 553402061 Lock Washer 593402049 Blower Heater 993402062 Hex Nut 993402050 Heater Plug Assembly 993402063 Vent Blower Wheel 553402051 Over Heat Protector Screw 553402064 210572111 Rev B 5 06 9 ls lsin linni lnie 8 Screw 591999004 www geelectrical com 10 Ground Screw 991999002 14 ga Ground Wire 991999003 7 0f8 210572111 Rev B5 06 www geelectrical com Saa
7. TRUCTIONS 210572111 Rev B 5 06 www geelectrical com vn GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 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 CAUTION FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS 6 When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities 7 Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors 8 This unit must be grounded 9 To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and or unbalanced impellers keep drywall spray construction dust etc off power unit WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE WARNING DO NOT INSTALL OVER A TUB OR MOUNT IN A SHOWER STALL ENCLOSURE 10 Do not install into a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R 40 11 NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower WARNING DO NOT USE IN KITCHENS WARNING THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED AND TESTED TO BE A SUPPLEMENTAL HEATER FOR USE WITH A TIMER OR A SWITCH IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF HEAT AND CONTROLLED BY A THERMOSTAT INSTALL
8. connected 2 Check for any obstructions in the ducting The most common are bird nests in the roof cap or wall cap where the fan exhausts to the outside are fully tightened Restore power to uni 3b Call your dealer for service 3a Turn off power to unit Remove grill and check that all screws t 5of8 www geelectrical com WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED Full Five Year Parts Warranty from date of original proof of e Installation services or service trips to your home to teach purchase We will provide free of charge a replacement part you how to use the product that fails due to manufacturing defect in material or workmanship when installed and used as directed in the User s Guide Labor costs or the cost of replacement components as part of routine maintenance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser for products purchased for ordinary home use Failure or defects in product arising from Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical exhausting and other connecting facilities See the Installation Instructions provided with this product for electrical exhaust and connection details Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for something other than the intended purpose of manufacturer or used commercially Damage to t
9. he product caused by accident fire floods acts of customer or acts of God This warranty contains the sole and exclusive warranty of GE for claims based on defects in these products Upon the expiration of the warranty period all such liability shall terminate There are no other warranties whether written oral implied or statutory NO IMPLIED STATUTORY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY IN NO EVENT SHALL GE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFIT OR REVENUES LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCTS OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DAMAGE TO ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT OR COST OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS IN NO EVENT SHALL GE S LIABILITY TO BUYER FROM THE SALE OF THESE PRODUCTS EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT SOLD AND ANY SUCH LIABILITY SHALL TERMINATE UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD Read your User s Guide If you have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages and some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state and province to province 210572111 Rev B 5 06 www geelectrical com ls REPLACEMENT PARTS DIAGRA
10. p to 3 4 thick The fan can be mounted directly to the joist using the mounting tabs on the side of the housing or between 16 on center joists using the 4 provided mounting rails 5 Remove the electrical knockouts using a straight blade screw driver Figure 3 SECTION 2 New Construction 1 Mounting Rail Installation Install the rails on the housing and position the housing next to the joist Line up housing so it will be flush with the finished www geelectrical com Zorg ceiling Secure the ends of the rails with screws or nails not included to the joists and slide housing into final position Figure 4 Mounting Rails 1a Mounting Tab Installation Line up housing so that it will be flush with the finished ceiling Position the fan so that the tabs rest flat against the joist and secure with screws or nails not provided to ensure proper installation Figure 5 SECTION 3 Existing Construction 1 Mounting Rail Installation Set housing in position between the joist and trace an outline onto the ceiling material Figure 6 Set housing aside and cut opening being careful not to cut or damage any electrical or other hidden utilities Install the rails on the housing and position the housing in the previously cut hole so that it is flush with the finished ceiling Secure the ends of the rails to the joists with screws or nails not provided to ensure proper installation Figure 4
11. shwashing liquid and dry with a soft cloth NEVER USE ANY ABRASIVE PADS OR SCOURING POWDERS Completely dry grill before reinstalling Refer to instructions in Section 6 Completing the Installation to reinstall grill 2 Cleaning the Fan Assembly Wipe all parts with a dry cloth or gently vacuum the fan NEVER IMMERSE ELECTRICAL PARTS IN WATER CAUTION ALLOW BULBS TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING 3 Changing the Light Bulb Disconnect power to the unit Open light lens by pushing in on the two tabs of light lens and pulling outward from lens The lens will swing open on the connector bars DO NOT remove the lens from the grill Figure 16 Connector Bar 4 Unscrew bulb from lamp holder and replace with a 100 watt maximum type A19 medium base incandescent bulb Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Probable Cause 1 Fan does not operate when the switch is on 1c Wiring is not connected properly 2 Obstruction in the exhaust ducting 3a Motor is loose 3b Fan blade is hitting housing of unit 2 Fan is operating but air moves slower than normal 3 Fan is operating louder than normal 210572111 Rev B 5 06 1a A fuse may be blown or a circuit tripped 1b Connector plug from motor is not plugged in 1a Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker 1b Turn off power to unit Remove Grill and plug motor into receptacle in housing Restore power to unit 1c Turn off power to unit Check that all wires are
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