GE BFL80UQ User manual

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BFL80UQ
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Quiet Exhaust Fan/Light User’s Guide
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Item Stock Number(s): BFL80UQ
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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
1 - Damper Assembly (attached)
4 - Mounting Rails
1 - 26 Watt Fluorescent Lamp
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
2. 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 8"
of clearance in the ceiling or wall, and will mount
through drywall up to 3/4" thick. The fan mounts
between 16" or 24" on center joists using the 4
provided mounting rails.
3. Select the most convenient
electrical knockout and
remove using a straight-blade
screw driver (Figure 1).
SECTION 2
New Construction
1. Install the rails on the housing and position the housing
next to the joist. 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 2).
SECTION 3
Existing Construction
1. Set housing in position between the joist and trace
an outline onto the ceiling material (Figure 3). 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 2).
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Joist
Housing
Mounting Rail
Figure 3
Joist
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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
4). 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.
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.
NOTE: This unit includes a side access panel for wiring
that does not require the removal of the fan’s blower
assembly. If you choose to wire the unit from the inside,
you will need to remove the blower assembly and internal
wiring compartment. Both methods are equally effective.
1a. External Wire Compartment: Remove the wire
compartment cover screw and place cover in a
secure place (Figure 5).
1b. Internal Wire Compartment: Remove the three
screws holding the blower assembly in place and
lift assembly out of housing (Figure 6). Remove the
wire compartment cover screw and place the cover
in a secure place (Figure 7).
NOTE: If the fan motor plug is connected to the fan
housing receptacle, unplug so the blower assembly can
be completely removed.
2. Run wiring from an approved wall switch carrying
the appropriate rating. One neutral (White), one
ground (green or bare copper), and three hot (Black,
Purple, 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.
3. From where you have chosen to access 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 (Purple) wire from the wall switch to the
Purple wire from the fan (this is the night light control).
Connect the third Hot (Yellow) wire from the wall
switch to the Yellow wire from the fan (this is the
main light control). Connect the ground wire (green
or bare copper) from the house to the Green wire
from the fan (Figure 8). Use approved methods for
all connections.
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Figure 4
Ducting Duct
Collar
Figure 5
Screw
Wire
Compartment
Cover
Screw Wire
Compartment
Cover
Figure 7
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Figure 6
Plug
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NOTE: The fan’s receptacle wires might need to be
pulled outside compartment for connection. Only pull
the loose wires outside of compartment. Additional
wires will be present.
4. Carefully tuck wires back inside wire compartment
and replace wire compartment cover securing with
the screw that was removed earlier.
SECTION 6
Completing the Installation
1. If the fan’s blower assembly was removed during
the wiring process, reinstall the blower by reversing
the directions in
Step 1b in Section 5 Wiring .
2. Plug the fan’s quick connect motor cord into the
receptacle. This cord will only fit one way into the
receptacle (Figure 9).
3. Install the included 26 watt fluorescent lamp into the
lamp holder by lining up the pins on the lamp base
to the socket of the lamp holder and pressing towards
the lamp holder until the lamp snaps into place and
is firmly seated in the lamp holder. Install a 4 watt
maximum type C7 (candelabra base) night light (not
included) into the side lamp holder (Figure 10).
4. 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 11).
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
Finishing 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.
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Figure 11
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Figure 8
Hot
(Black)
White
Supply from
house
Ground
Hot
(Purple)
Hot (Yellow)
Figure 9
Figure 10
Pin
Socket
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3. Changing the Lamp: Disconnect power to the unit.
Remove grill by pulling downward on grill and
squeezing grill springs together to release from
housing (Figure 12).
Fluorescent Bulb: Remove lamp by gently rocking
lamp back and forth while applying outward
pressure to release the lamp from the base.
Replace with Air King model 26WFL or a
compatible CFM26W/GX24q/35 lamp.
Sylvania model: CF26DD/E/835
GE model: F26DBXT4SPX35/4P
Phillips model: PL-C 26W/835/4P/ALTO
Night Light: Unscrew night light bulb from socket
and replace with a 4 watt maximum type C7
(candelabra base) night light bulb.
Refer to instructions in Section 6
Finishing the Installation ,
to reinstall grill.
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Figure 12
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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.
1d. Motor has stopped operating. 1d. Replace motor.
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 nestsin 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.

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 5S1202033
2 4 Mounting Rails 5S1299002
3 1 External Wire Cover 5S1202007
4 1 Screw 5S1999010
5 3 Screw 5S1999010
6 1 Gasket - Collar 5S1202029
7 1 Metal Collar 5S5202002
8 2 Damper 5S5202006
9 2 Bushing 5S5202003
10 1 Rod 5S5202005
11 1 Spring 5S5202004
12 1 Light Harness 5S1202088
13 1 Internal Wire Cover 5S1202089
14 1 Screw 5S1999010
15 1 Motor Cap Harness - AKF80LS 5S2202007
1 Motor Cap Harness - AKF100LS 5S2202012
16 1 Screw 5S1999009
17 7 Blower Screws 5S2202004
18 1 Motor Plate 5S2202005
19 1 Venturi 5S2202006
# Qty. Description Replacement Part #
20 1 Reflector Support Bracket 5S1202036
21 1 Blower Wheel 5S2202003
22 2 Screw 5S2202002
23 1 Motor 5S2202001
24 5 Screw 5S1202037
25 1 26 Watt Lamp Holder 5S1202090
26 1 Light Reflector 5S1202015
27 1 Bushing 5S1202018
28 1 Clip 5S1202017
29 1 Ballast Mounting Bracket 5S1202091
30 2 Screw 5S1202040
31 1 Glass Lens 5S5202001
32 1 Grill 5S1202020
33 4 Lens Clips 5S1202021
34 2 Grill Springs 5S1202092
35 1 Reflector/Ballast/Ground 5S1202093
36 1 26 Watt Ballast Harness 5S1202042
37 1 Outlet Gasket 5S1202043
38 1 #10 Ground Screw 5S1999002
39 1 14 ga Ground Wire 5S1999003
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