GE BF100S User's Manual
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1. Connect the black wire from the fan switch to the black wire of the fan s receptacle use approved electrical connectors Connect the ground wire to the green ground screw in the fan s junction box Replace the fan s wire compartment cover Complenng the Installation After you have installed the housing in the ceiling un ducting from the unit to the outside and have made the necessary electrical connections you can reinstall the venturi and blower in the fan housing Fig 3 Plug the fan s blower assembly into the fan s receptacle and secure the blower housing with the screw removed earlier Rotate the blower Fig 3 wheel by hand to ensure it revolves freely 2 To install the grill squeeze the two ends of each spring fastener together and insert each nto the slots on the venturi Push the grill up to the ceiling Troubleshooting Guide Trouble 1 Fan does not operate when the switch is on 2 Fan is operating but air moves slower than normal 2 3 Fan is operating is louder than normal 3a Motor is loose 3b Fan blade is hitting housing of unit Warranty WHAT IS COVERED Full One Year Parts Warranty from date of original proof of purchase We will provide free of charge a replacement part that fails due to manufacturing defect in material or workmanship when installed and used as directed in the User s Guide This warranty is extended to the original purchaser for products purchased for ordinary home2. use Probable Cause 1a A fuse may be blown or a circuit tripped 1b Connector plug from motor is not plugged in Obstruction in the exhaust ducting Suggested Remedy Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn off power to unit Remove Grill and plug motor into receptacle in housing Restore power to unit 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 Turn off power to unit Remove grill and check that all screws are fully tightened Restore power to unit Call your dealer for service WHAT IS NOT COVERED e Installation services or service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product e Labor costs or the cost of replacement components as part of routine maintenance e 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 e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for something other than the intended purpose of manufacturer or used commercially e Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods acts of customer or acts of God This warr
3. Silent Bath Fan Users Guide Item Stock Number s BF100S BF100S READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions CAUTION The equipment covered by these instructions should be installed and serviced only by competent personnel utilizing proper safety practices and procedures These instructions are written for such personnel and are not intended as a substitute for adequate training and experience in safe procedures for this type of equipment Warning Disconnect the power at service panel before beginning this installation Caution To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air be sure to duct air outside Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings or into attics crawl spaces or garages Acceptable for use over tub or shower when installed in a GFCI protected branch circuit Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not use this fan with any solid state speed control device Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock or injury to persons observe the following a Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer If you have any questions please contact the manufacturer b Before servicing or cleaning unit switch power to off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked securely fasten a prominent warning d
4. anty 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
5. evice such as a tag to the service panel c Do not install this fan in a ceiling thermally insulated to a value greater than R 40 d Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified competent trained person s in accordance with all applicable codes and standards using proper safety practices including fire related construction e 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 Agency NFPA and the American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE and the local code authorities f When cutting or drilling into a wall or ceiling ALWAYS identify hidden electrical wiring and other hidden utilities in advance to avoid damage i g Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors Caution For general ventilating use only Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors Warning Do not use in kitchens h NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from the tub or shower 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 w
6. ill reduce noise and airflow restriction Before beginning this installation remove the fan s blower housing which includes the motor blade bracket and venturi assembly by removing the screw which secures the venturi housing to the fan housing Fig 1 Place this assembly and the grill in the carton til needed so they do not get damaged Mounting the Housing New Construction Using the Hanging Brackets refer to Fig 2 1 Insert the hanging brackets in the slots provided in the housing 2 Remove the electrical cover which holds the fan s eceptacle and place it somewhere handy Select he most convenient electrical knockout and remove it then locate the fan housing between the joists so that the bottom of the fan housing is even with he planned finished ceiling 3 Use screws or nails not provided to secure the hanger bars to the ceiling joists Mounting the Housing Existing Construction 1 Determine the desired location for the fan 2 Drill a small hole through the ceiling at the chosen location and stick the end of a coat hanger through the hole into the attic to help locate the spot in the attic 3 Check the chosen area from above to be certain that the wiring can be installed and that the installation will not interfere with any existing wiring Remove the electrical compartment cover which holds the fan s receptacle and place it somewhere handy Select the most convenient electrical knock
7. out and remove it 4 From above position the housing between ceiling joists and use the housing as a template to mark the required cut out in the ceiling 5 After cutting out the required area install the housing using the hanging brackets as described above Ducting Note All ducting must comply with local and national building codes 1 Connect the ducting to the fan s duct collar Secure in place using duct tape or screw clamp Always duct the fan to the outside through a wall or roof cap To ensure maximum air delivery keep the length of duct and number of elbows to a minimum Electrical Wiring WARNING POWER MUST BE PROVEN DISCONNECTED BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY DEATH AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Caution Make sure power is switched off at service panel before beginning this installation Note All wiring must comply with local and national codes You must ground this unit 1 Run wiring from an approved wall switch carrying the appropriate rating One neutral white one ground green or bare copper and one hot black lead connected to the switch 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 receptacle 2 Where you have access inside the fan s junction box connect the white wire from the house to the white wire of the fan s receptacle
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