Air King AK863L User manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -
OPERATING MANUAL
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INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!
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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 exhaust fan.
2. Usethisunitonlyinthemanner intended by the manufacturer.
If you have guestions, contact the manufacturer.
3. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at
service panel and lockthe service disconnecting means 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
4. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by
gualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes
and standards, including fire-related construction.
5. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting
of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning eguipment
to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating eguipment
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
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT USE THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL
DEVICE.
10. Acceptable for use over a bathtub or shower when installed
in a GFCI protected branch circuit.
11. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or
shower.
WARNING: DO NOT USE IN KITCHENS
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SECTION 1
with one center located screw. Also remove the lock washer
washer and flat washer. Keep all parts in the carton until
needed so they do not get damaged or lost (Figure 1).
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3. Remove the fan's venturi assembly, which is secured in place
with one screw through the venturi. Keep the venturi assembly
in the carton until needed so it does not get damaged or lost
(Figure 2).
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SECTION 3
Existing Construction
la. 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

(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 four screws or nails (not
provided) to ensure proper installation (Figure 5).
Ducting
CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL
AND NATIONAL BUILDING CODES.
1. Connectthe 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
CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT
SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
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.
1. Run wiring from an approved wall switch carrying the
appropriate rating. One neutral (white), one ground (green
or bare copper), and three hot (black, red, yellow leads
connected to the switch, one for each function). 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. From where you have access to the fan's junction box, connect
the white wire from the house to the two 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 main light control). Connect the third
hot (yellow) wire from the wall switch to the yellow wire from
the fan (this is the night light control). Connectthe ground
wire from the house to the green wire from the fan (Figure
9). Use approved methods for all connections.
Completing the Installation
1. Reinstall the fan's venturi by holding it at approximately a 45
degree angle, hook the two tabs on the venturi into the slots
on the housing and secure in place by tightening the venturi
screw. Rotate the blower wheel by hand to ensure it spins
freely. Now plug the fan motor into the receptacle (Figure 10).
2. Plug cord from lamp holders into the appropriate receptacle
(Figure 11).

SECTION 7
Use and Care
Figure 11
3. Reinstall the light reflector by securing in place on the mounting
bolt with the flat washer then the reflector, two lock washers
and reflector nut. Tighten nut fully (Figure 12).
4. Install the appropriate bulbs (not included) specific to your model:
AK863L: Install a 100 watt maximum, type A19 medium base
incandescent bulb (not included) and a 7 watt maximum
type C7 (candelabra base) night light (not included).
AK863FL: Install a 26 watt maximum, 2 pin quad, G24-d3
fluorescent lamp (not included) and a 7 watt maximum
type C7 (candelabra base) night light (not included).
Sylvania model: CF26DD/841
GE model: F26DBXT4/SPX41
Phillips model: PL-C 26W/41/ALT0
CAUTION: WHEN INSTALLING GRILL, BE CAREFUL NOT
TO PINCH FINGERS BETWEEN GRILL AND CEILING.
5. Install the grill by squeezing the two ends of the springs
together and installing them up into the slots on the fan's
housing. Push the grill up into position (Figure 13).
CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT
SERVICE PANEL BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.
1. Cleaning the Grill: Remove grill and use a mild detergent,
such as dishwashing 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 BULB TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING
3. Changing the Light Bulb: Disconnect power to the unit.
Remove grill by pulling downward on grill and squeezing grill
springs together to release from housing (Figure 14).
Incandescent Bulb (AK863L): Unscrew bulb from lamp
holder and replace with a 100 watt maximum, type A19
medium base incandescent bulb.
Fluorescent Lamp (AK863FL): Remove lamp by gently
rocking lamp back and forth while applying outward
pressure to release the lamp from the base. Replace with
a 26 watt maximum, 2 pin quad, G24-d3 fluorescent lamp.
Night Light (AK863L, AK863FL): Unscrew night light bulb
from socket and replace with a 7 watt maximum type C7
(candelabra base) night light bulb.
Sylvania model: CF26DD/841
GE model: F26DBXT4/SPX41
Phillips model: PL-C 26W/41/ALTO
Refer to instructions in Section 6 Finishing the Installation,
to reinstall grill.
Restore I test your installation.

Troubleshooting Guide
LIMITED WARRANTY
All products manufactured by Air King Limited are warranted for one year from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship
and/or material. In addition, all ventilating/exhaust fans, heaters, combination fan lights and/or heaters, and range hoods are
guaranteed for five years from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship and/or material.
This warranty does not cover any labor or shipping costs or the cost of replacement components as part of routine maintenance
such as: range hood grease filters, charcoal filters or combination charcoal/grease filters; replacement light bulbs in range hoods
or bathroom fan/iight/bulb heater combinations. As well, any damage or failure caused by abuse, misuse, abnormal usage, faulty
installation, or improper maintenance will not be covered by this warranty.
In order to make a claim on this warranty, you must be the original consumer of the product. You will be required to present to Air
King the original bill of sale showing: date of purchase, place of purchase and model purchased. Failure to meet these requirements
will void your warranty.
Air King will not be held responsible for any bodily injury or damages to personal property or real estate whether caused directly or
indirectly by the product. 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.
FOR PARTS OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Please call: 1 -800-465-7300, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8 AM AND 4:00 PM EST.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO PLACE OF PURCHASE.
Reference the type and style of product (located on label inside of the product) when you call.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS DIAGRAM

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES -
MANUEL D'OPERATION
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR REFERENCES FUTURES.
INSTRUCTIONS GENERALES DE SECURITE
Lors de I'utilisation d'appareils electriques, des precautions de base doivent
toujours etre suivies pour reduire les risques d'incendie, de choc
electrique et de blessures corporelles, incluant ce qui suit:
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 1
1 - Feuilletd'instructions/securite
2. Enleverle reflecteur de lumiere du ventilateur, lequel estfixe
en place avec une vis localisee au centre. Aussi enlever la
rondelle de securite etla rondelle plate. Conservertoutes
ces pieces dans la boTte jusqu’au besoin pour assurer de ne
pas les perdre ou les endommager. (Figure 1).
lb. Installation des onglets de montage: positionner le ventilateur
pour que les onglets reposent a plat contre la solive avec la
plaque de transition a effleurement avec le cote inferieur de
la solive. Fixer en place a I'aide de quatre vis ou clous (non-
compris) pour assurer une bonne installation (Figure 5).
Construction Existante
la. Installation des Traverses de Montage: placer le chassis en
position entre les solives et tracer un contour sur le materiau
du plafond (Figure 6). Mettre le chassis de cote et decouper
I’ouverture, en prenant soin de ne pas couper ou endommager
des cables electriques dissimules ou autres utilites. Installer les
fini.l

du plafond (Figure 7). Mettre le chassis de cote et decouper
I'ouverture, en prenant soin de ne pas couper de cable
electrique dissimule ou autre utilite. Placer le chassis pres
de la solive etvous assurer qu’il soit a effleurement avec le
plafond fini. Fixer avec quatre (4) clous (non-compris) pour
assurer une installation adequate (Figure 5).
Conduits
AVERTISSEMENT: TOUS LES CONDUITS DOIVENT ETRE
CONFORMES AUX CODES DU BATIMENT LOCAUX ET NATIONAUX.
1. Raccorder le conduit au collet de conduit du ventilateur
(Figure 8). Fixer en place a I'aide de ruban ou de serre-joint.
Toujours evacuer le ventilateur vers I'exterieur au travers
de chapeau mural ou de toit.
SECTION 5
Cablage
AVERTISSEMENT: VOUS ASSURER QUE [.'ALIMENTATION
EST COUPEE AU PANNEAU DE SERVICE AVANT DE COMMENCER
INSTALLATION.
AVERTISSEMENT: TOUTES LES CONNEXIONS DOIVENT
ETRE FAITES EN CONFORMITE AVEC LES CODES ELECTRIQUES
LOCAUX OU NATIONAUX. SI VOUS N'ETES PAS FAMILIER AVEC
LES METHODES ^INSTALLATION DE CABLAGE ELECTRIQUE,
RECOURREZ AUX SERVICES D UN ELECTRICIEN QUALIFIE.
1. Courir le cablage a partir d'un commutateur mural approuve
et de capacite appropriee, Un til de neutre (blanc), un til de
mise a la terre (vert ou cuivre nu) ettroisfils vivants (lesfils
noir, rouge, jaune raccordes a I'interrupteur, un pour chaque
fonction). Fixer les cables electriques au chassis a I'aide de
connecteur electrique approuve. Assurez-vous que vous
laissez suffisamment de cable dans la boite pour permettre
le raccordement au receptacle du ventilateur.
2. De la ou vous avez acces a I'interieur de la boite de jonction
du ventilateur, connecter le til blanc provenant de la residence
aux deux fils blanc du ventilateur. Connecter le til vivant (noir)
de I'interrupteur mural au fil noir du ventilateur. Connecter le
second fil vivant (rouge) de I'interrupteur mural au fil rouge
du ventilateur (celui-ci est pour le controle principal).
Connecter le troisieme fil vivant (jaune) de I'interrupteur mural
au fil jaune du ventilateur (celui-ci est pour le controle de
lumiere). Connecter le fil de mise a la terre provenant de la
residence au fil vert du ventilateur (Figure 9). Utiliser des
methodes approuvees pourtoutes les connexions.
Completion de ('installation
1. Reinstaller le venturi du ventilateur en le tenant a un angle
d'environ 45 degres, accrocher les deux onglets sur le venturi
dans les fentes sur le cabinet et fixer en place en serrant les
vis du venturi. Faire tourner la roue de la soufflante a la main
pour s'assurer qu’elle tourne librement. Maintenant, connecter
le moteur du ventilateur dans le receptacle (Figure 10).

Figure 11
3. Reinstaller le reflecteur de lumiere en le fixant en place sur
les boulons de montage avec les rondelles, puis le reflecteur,
les deux rondelles de securite et le boulon du reflecteur.
Serrer entierement le boulon (Figure 12).
AVERTISSEMENT: LORSQUE VOUS INSTALLEREZ LA
GRILLE, PRENEZ SOIN DE NE PAS COINCER VOS DOIGTS ENTRE
LA GRILLE ET LE PLAFOND.
5. Installer la grille en pressant ensemble les deux extremites
des ressorts et en les installant dans les fentes du chassis
du ventilateur. Pousser la grille en position (Figure 13).
SECTION 7
Utilisation et entretien
AVERTISSEMENT: VOUS ASSURER QUE LALIMENTATION
EST COUPEE AU PANNEAU DE SERVICE AVANT DE COMMENCER
LTNSTALLATION.
1. Nettoyage de la grille: Retirer la grille et utiliser un detergent
doux, tel que du liquide pour la vaisselle, puis secher a I'aide
d'un chiffon doux. NE JAMAIS UTILISER D'ABRASIF OU DE
POUDRE A RECURER. Secher completement la grille avant
de la reinstaller. Pour reinstaller la grille, vous referer a la
Section 6 - Completion de I'installation.
2. Nettoyage de Tassemblage du ventilateur: nettoyer toutes
les pieces avec un chiffon sec ou passer delicatement
I'aspirateur dans le ventilateur. NE JAMAIS IMMERGER DES
PIECES ELECTRIQUES DANS L’EAU.
AVERTISSEMENT: PERMETTRE A L'AMPOULE DE SE

Lumiere de Nuit (AK863L, AK863FL): Devisser I'ampoule
de lumiere de nuit de son socle et la remplacer avec une
ampoule de lumiere de nuit de type C7 d'un maximum de
7 watts (culot de type candelabre).
Referez-vous a la Section 6 Terminer/'installation, pour
reinstaller la grille.
Veuillez appeler au 1 -800-465-7300, DU LUNDI AU VENDREDI ENTRE 8:00 HRE ET 16:00 HRE HNE.
VEUILLEZ NE PAS RETOURNER CE PRODUIT A L'ENDROIT DE L'ACHAT D'ORIGINE.
Referencer le type et le style du produit (localise sur I'etiquette a I'interieur du produit) lorsque vous appelez.
Pour plus d’information, veuillez visiter le site Web de Air King au www.airkinglimited.com

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