EXISTING CONSTRUCTION – ATTACHING TO JOIST
2.
Measure the opening to assure it is large enough
to accommodate the new fan body (A) (10.25 in. x
10.25 in.).
3.
If this fan is not replacing an old fan, be sure to cut a
10.25 in. x 10.25 in. opening for the fan body (A).
MAKE SURE ONE EDGE OF THE OPENING IS FLUSH
WITH JOIST FOR INSTALLATION FROM BELOW.
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION – INSTALLATION FROM BELOW (NO ATTIC ACCESS)
1.
NO NEED FOR SUSPENSION BRACKETS
A piece of wood (not supplied) is screwed in from below
through the ceiling board. Suggested size is 1 in. x 3 in.
x 14 in. Position the screws far enough away from the
edge of the ceiling board that it does not crumble and
give way. Put screws in both ends of wood beyond the
10.25 in. hole. Keep screws in range of grille.
2.
Place the duct connector (F) through the ceiling cut out.
Connect a 4 in. circular duct (2.1) (not supplied) and bent
to the outside. Secure it with duct tape (not supplied) or
clamp (not supplied) to make connection secure and air
tight.
Attach the duct connector (F) to the ceiling with one long
wood screw (AA).
Hardware Used
AA
Long wood screw
3.
Remove fan junction box cover (3.1). Using quick
connector, connect house wires to fan wires (3.2) as
shown in wiring diagram on page 5 of the white manual.
Wire connections area as follows: black to live switch
wire, white to neutral, green to ground. Reattach fan
junction box cover (3.3).
2
3
1
Wood support screwed in from underneath.
Screw is far enough away from the edge of
ceiling board to prevent crumbling.
Wood support
2
F
x 1
3
House
wires
8
2.1
AA
Quick
connector
Product
wires
3.2
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3.3
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