GE BFLH70L User manual

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BFLH70L, BFLH85L
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Heater/Exhaust Fan/Light User’s Guide
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Item Stock Number(s): BFLH70L, BFLH85L
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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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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -
OPERATING MANUAL
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.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL OVER A TUB OR
MOUNT IN A SHOWER STALL ENCLOSURE.
10. Do not install into a ceiling thermally insulated to a
value greater than R-40.
11. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from
a tub or shower.
WARNING: DO NOT USE IN KITCHENS
WARNING: THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED AND TESTED
TO BE A SUPPLEMENTAL HEATER FOR USE WITH A
TIMER OR A SWITCH. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED
AS THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF HEAT AND CONTROLLED
BY A THERMOSTAT.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF
AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
SECTION 1
Preparing the Unit
1. Unpack fan from the carton and confirm that all pieces
are present. In addition to the unit you should have:
1 - Grill with Light Lens
4 - Mounting Rails
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
2. Remove the two machine screws holding the light
reflector in place. Keep the reflector and screws in
the carton until needed so they do not get damaged
or lost. (Figure 1).
3. Remove the wire compartment cover by loosening
the two screws holding the cover in place (Figure 2)
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL OVER A TUB OR
MOUNT IN A SHOWER STALL ENCLOSURE.
4. Choose the location for your unit. 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 7"
of clearance in the ceiling, 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.
5. Remove the electrical
knockouts using a straight-
blade screw driver (Figure 3).
SECTION 2
New Construction
1. Mounting Rail Installation: Install the rails on the
housing and position the housing next to the joist.
Line up housing so it will be flush with the finished
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Figure 1
Screws
Figure 2
Screws Wire
Compartment
Cover
Figure 3
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ceiling. Secure the ends of the rails with screws or
nails (not included) to the joists and slide housing
into final position (Figure 4).
1a. Mounting Tab Installation: 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 screws or nails (not provided) to ensure
proper installation (Figure 5).
SECTION 3
Existing Construction
1. 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 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 with screws or nails (not
provided) to ensure proper installation (Figure 4).
1a. Mounting Tab Installation: Position housing against
the joist and trace an outline of the housing onto the
ceiling material (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 screws or nails (not
provided) to the joists (Figure 5).
SECTION 4
Ducting
CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH
LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUILDING CODES.
1. Remove any tape that might be holding the damper
in place during shipping and connect the 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
Wiring
CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF
AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
WARNING: THIS UNIT MUST BE WIRED ON A
SEPARATE 20 AMP CIRCUIT.
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.
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Figure 4
Joist
Housing
Mounting Rails
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
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1. Run wiring from approved wall switches carrying
the appropriate rating. One neutral (white), one
ground (green or bare copper), and three hot (black,
red, blue 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 receptacles.
2. Connect the white wire from the house to the three
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 heat control). Connect the third hot
(blue) wire from the wall switch to the blue wire from
the fan (this is the light control). Connect the ground
wire from the house to the green wire from the fan
(Figure 9). Use approved methods for all connections.
3. Reinstall the wire compartment cover by sliding the
tabs at the bottom of the cover into the slots in the
housing. Make sure all wires are tucked inside of the
compartment and are not being pinched or showing
through. Reinstall the two screws removed in Step 3
of SECTION 1
Preparing the Unit (Figure 10).
SECTION 6
Completing the Installation
1. Insert the plug from the heating unit into the
receptacle marked “HEAT”, and the plug from the
fan into the receptacle marked “VENT”(Figure 11).
2. Remove grill from carton and open light lens area
by pushing in on the two tabs of the light lens and
pulling outward from lens. The lens will swing open
on the connector bars. DO NOT remove the lens
from the grill (Figure 12).
3. Install light reflector into grill by lining up the posts on
grill with the holes in light reflector (Figure 13). Raise
light reflector and grill up to housing and insert plug
from light into receptacle marked “LIGHT” (Figure 11).
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Figure 9
Ground
Supply from house
White
Hot (Blue)
Hot (Black)
Hot (Red)
Figure 10
Tab
Slot
Light
Figure 12
Tabs
Connector Bar
Figure 13
Hole
Post
Post
Figure 11
Heater
Vent
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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.
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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SECTION 7
Use and Care
CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED
OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.
1. Cleaning the Grill: Reverse the instructions in Section
6
Completing the Installation to remove grill. 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 BULBS TO COOL BEFORE
REPLACING.
3. Changing the Light Bulb: Disconnect power to the
unit. Open light lens by pushing in on the two tabs
of light lens and pulling outward from lens. The lens
will swing open on the connector bars. DO NOT
remove the lens from the grill (Figure 16).
4. Unscrew bulb from lamp holder and replace with a
100 watt maximum, type A19 medium base
incandescent bulb.
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4. Attach light reflector in place with the two screws
removed during
Step 2 in SECTION 1 Preparing the
Unit
so grill fits snuggly against ceiling (Figure 14).
CAUTION: FAILURE TO SECURE THE REFLECTOR
SCREWS MAY RESULT IN A RATTLING OR HUMMING
NOISE.
5. Install a 100 watt maximum, type A19 medium base
incandescent bulb (not included).
6. Close the light lens and secure in place by swinging
back into position and snapping the tabs in place
(Figure 15).
7. Restore power and test your installation.
Figure 14
Screws
Figure 15
Tabs
Connector Bar
Figure 16
Tabs
Connector Bar
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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.
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
# Qty. Description Replacement Part #
1 1 Fan Housing 5S3402039
2 4 Mounting Rails 5S1299002
3 2 Collar Screw 5S3402040
4 1 Collar 5S3402041
5 1 Damper 5S3402042
6 1 Motor - Vent 5S3402043
7 2 Motor Spacer 5S3402044
8 2 Motor Bracket Nut 5S3402045
9 2 Lock Washer 5S3402046
10 1 Motor Bracket - Vent 5S3402047
11 2 Washer 5S3402048
12 4 Lock Washer 5S3402049
13 4 Hex Nut 5S3402050
14 1 Vent Blower Wheel 5S3402051
15 3 #8 Screw 5S1999004
3
5
9
10
11
12
# Qty. Description Replacement Part #
16 1 Wire Compartment 5S3402052
17 3 Receptacle 5S3402053
18 1 Lamp Holder 5S3402054
19 1 Reflector 5S3402055
20 1 Grill 5S3402056
21 1 Lens Frame 5S3402057
22 1 Glass Lens 5S3402058
23 2 Reflector Screws 5S3402059
24 1 Motor - Heater 5S3402060
25 1 Heater Blower Wheel 5S3402061
26 1 Blower - Heater 5S3402062
27 1 Heater Plug Assembly 5S3402063
28 2 Over Heat Protector Screw 5S3402064
29 1 #10 Ground Screw 5S1999002
30 1 14 ga Ground Wire 5S1999003
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2
2
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