GE BFL50UQ User manual

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BFL50UQ, BFL60UQ,
BFL70, BFL85
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Bath Fan with Light User’s Guide
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Item Stock Number(s): BFL50UQ, BFL60UQ, BFL70, BFL85
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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. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer.
3. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power
off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting
means to prevent power from being switched on
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accidentally. When the service disconnecting means
cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning
device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
4. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done
by qualified 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
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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.
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
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF
AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
SECTION 1
Preparing the Exhaust Fan
1. Unpack fan from the carton and confirm that all
pieces are present. In addition to the exhaust fan
you should have:
1 - Grill with Light Lens
4 - Mounting Rails
1 - Damper Assembly (attached)
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
2. Remove the fan’s venturi assembly, which is secured
in place with one screw through the venturi (Figure
1). This is a captive screw and will stay installed in
venturi. Keep the venturi assembly and the grill in
the carton until needed so they do not get damaged
or lost.
3. Choose the location for your fan. 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 6"
of clearance in the ceiling or wall, and will mount
through drywall up 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.
4. Select the most convenient
electrical knockout and
remove using a straight-blade
screw driver (Figure 2).
SECTION 2
New Construction
1. Mounting Rail Installation: Install the rails on the
housing and position the housing next to the joist.
Using the gauge on the fan’s housing, line up housing
so that it will be flush with the finished ceiling. Secure
the ends of the rails with screws or nails (not
included) to the joists and slide the housing into the
final position (Figure 3).
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Figure 1
Screw
Figure 2
Figure 3
Joist
Housing
Mounting Rails
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2. Mounting Tab Installation: Using the gauge on the
fan’s housing, 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 four nails
(not provided) to ensure proper installation (Figure 4).
SECTION 3
Existing Construction
1. Mounting Rail Installation: Set housing in position
between the joist and trace an outline onto the ceiling
material (Figure 5). 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 (Figure 3).
2. Mounting Tab Installation: Position housing against
the joist and trace an outline of the housing 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. Place housing
next to the joist and insure that it is flush with the
finished ceiling. Secure with four nails (not provided)
to ensure proper installation (Figure 4).
SECTION 4
Ducting
CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH
LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUILDING CODES.
1. Connect the ducting to the fan’s duct collar (Figure
7). Secure in place using tape or screw clamp. Always
duct the fan to the outside through a wall or roof cap.
NOTE: If damper detaches from unit, reattach by
snapping the collar back onto the unit. It is designed to
only fit one way.
SECTION 5
Wiring
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. Wiring Fan/Light Independently: Run wiring from an
approved wall switch carrying the appropriate rating.
One neutral (white), one ground (green or bare
copper), and two 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.
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Figure 4
5/8"
3/ 8
"
1/2"
1/ 4
"
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
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1a. From where you have access to inside the fan’s
junction box, connect the one white wire from the
house to both the white wire from the fan’s light
receptacle and the white wire from the fan’s exhaust
receptacle. Connect the first black wire from the
wall switch to the red wire from the fan’s light
receptacle. Connect the second black wire from the
house to the fan’s exhaust receptacle. Connect the
ground wire from the house to the green wire from
the fan’s grounding screw (Figure 8). Use approved
methods for all connections.
2. Wiring Fan/Light together: 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.
2a. From where you have access to inside the fan’s
junction box, connect the one white wire from the
house to both the white wire from the fan’s light
receptacle and the white wire from the fan’s exhaust
receptacle. Connect the black wire from the wall
switch to both the red wire from the fan’s light
receptacle and the black wire from the fan’s exhaust
receptacle. Connect the ground wire from the house
to the green wire from the fan’s grounding screw
(Figure 9). Use approved methods for all connections.
SECTION 6
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. Install the grill/lens/light reflector, by first removing
the lens from the grill (there are two tabs on either
side that hold the lens in place). Then remove the
acorn nut and the lock washer which are installed
on the reflector mounting bolt in the fan housing.
Adjust the height of the reflector mounting bolt so
that the grill will be tight up against the finished
ceiling and less than 1/4" of the reflector mounting
bolt protrudes through the reflector. Secure the
reflector bolt’s position by tightening the factory
installed nut against the motor clip (Figure 11).
CAUTION: FAILURE TO SECURE THE REFLECTOR
BOLT MAY RESULT IN A RATTLING OR HUMMING NOISE.
3. After the reflector bolt is secure, raise the grill/reflector
up into position, and plug the reflector into the
appropriate receptacle. Secure the assembly to the
reflector bolt using the acorn nut and lock washer.
Install a 100 watt maximum, type A19 medium base
incandescent bulb and reinstall the lens into the grill
(Figure 12).
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Figure 9
Ground
Hot (Red)
Supply
from
house
White
Figure 8
Ground
Hot (Red)
Supply
from
house White
Figure 10
Figure 11 Tabs Lens
Grill
Reflector
Motor Clip
Mounting Bolt
Nut
Acron Nut
Lock Washer
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Hot (Black)
Hot (Black)

Troubleshooting Guide
Trouble Probable Cause Suggested Remedy
1. Fan does not operate when the switch is on. 1a. A fuse may be blown or a circuit tripped. 1a. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
1b. Connector plug from motor is not plugged in. 1b. Turn off power to unit. Remove Grill and plug motor into
receptacle in housing. Restore power to unit.
1c. Wiring is not connected properly. 1c. Turn off power to unit. Check that all wires are connected.
2. Fan is operating, but air moves slower than normal. 2. Obstruction in the exhaust ducting. 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.
3. Fan is operating louder than normal. 3a. Motor is loose. 3a. Turn off power to unit. Remove grill and check that all screws
are fully tightened. Restore power to unit.
3b. Fan blade is hitting housing of unit. 3b. Call your dealer for service.
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5. 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: 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: Unplug the motor cord
and light cord from receptacles and loosen the
venturi screw to remove the venturi from the unit.
Wipe all parts with a dry cloth or gently vacuum the
fan. NEVER IMMERSE ELECTRICAL PARTS IN
WATER. Refer to instructions in Section 6
Completing
the Installation
, to reinstall venturi.
CAUTION: ALLOW BULB TO COOL BEFORE
REPLACING.
3. Changing the Light Bulb: Disconnect power to the
unit. Remove the light lens by squeezing at the tabs
and pulling down (Figure 13). Remove light bulb and
refer to instructions in Section 6
Completing the
Installation
, to complete the light bulb change and
installation of light lens.
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WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED?
Full Five 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 home use.
GE Bath Fan Hot Line
1-800-684-9975
FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
AND / OR QUESTIONS.
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.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
• Installation services or service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
• Labor costs or the cost of replacement components as part
of routine maintenance.
• 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 the 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.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS DIAGRAM
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# Qty. Description Replacement Part #
1 1 Fan Housing 5S1201009
2 4 Mounting Rails 5S1299002
3 1 Collar 5S1201010
4 1 Damper 5S1201011
5 1 Polarized Receptacle 5S1999001
6 1 Goose Neck Wire Cover 5S1201004
7 1 #8 Screw 5S1999004
8 1 Polarized Nylon Receptacle 2P 5S1201012
9 1 #10 Machine Screw 5S1201013
10 1 ASLC Motor Clip 5S5201001
11 1 #10 Lock Washer 5S1999007
12 1 #10 Acorn Nut 5S1999008
13 1 Motor - 50 CFM 5S2201001
1 Motor - 70 CFM 5S2201003
1
14
2
3
5
6
7
89
10
11
12
13
15
16
# Qty. Description Replacement Part #
14 2 Hex Nut 5S1999006
15 1 Impeller 5S1299001
16 1 Motor Plate 5S1201014
17 1 Captive Screw 5S1999005
18 1 Scroll 5S1201006
19 1 14 ga Ground Wire 5S1999003
20 1 #10 Ground Screw 5S1999002
21 2 Palnut 5S1201015
22 1 Light Reflector 5S2201004
23 1 Grill 5S1201016
24 1 Lens 5S1201017
25 1 Lamp Holder 5S1201018
4
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
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