HAMPTON BAY BPT12-13E User manual

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50 CFM CEILING BATHROOM EXHAUST FAN
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Item #1001 357 397
Model #BPT12-13E

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Table of Contents
Safety Information ..................................2
Warranty ..........................................3
Product Specifications ...............................3
Typical Installation ..................................3
Pre-Installation.....................................4
Wiring Diagrams ..................................4
Quick Connector Instructions.........................4
Planning Installation ...............................4
Tools Required ....................................5
Package Contents .................................5
Installation - New Construction ........................6
Installation - Existing Construction .....................8
Ventilation Fan Operation............................11
Care and Maintenance ..............................11
Troubleshooting ...................................11
Safety Information
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE
MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE,
OPERATE OR INSTALL THE PRODUCT.
1. Always disconnect the power supply prior to servicing the fan,
motor or junction box.
2. Follow all local building, safety and electrical codes as well as
NEC (National Electrical Code) and OSHA (Occupational Safety
and Health Act).
3. Electric Service supply must be 120 volts, 60 hertz.
4. This product must properly connect to the grounding conductor
of the supply circuit.
5. Do not bend or kink the power wires.
6. Do not use this fan with any solid state control device, such as
a remote control, dimmer switch, or certain timers. Mechanical
timers are not solid state devices.
7. Do not install in a ceiling with insulation greater than R40.
8. Duct work should be installed in a straight line with minimal
bends.
9. Duct work size must be the same size as the discharge and
should not be reduced. Reducing the duct size may increase fan
noise.
10. Do not USE rigid conduit when installation.
11. If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be
marked as a appropriate for the application. When the fan is
going to install in the bathroom, the fan and the tub need to be
more than 1.0 meter between each other, the fan required to
install at the other side of the tub in ceiling. Acceptable for use
over a bathtub or shower when installed in a GFCI protected
branch circuit.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
Use this unit in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If
you have any questions. Please call customer service.
WARNING: Before servicing or cleaning unit,
switch power off at service panel and lock the 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 service panel.
WARNING: Installation work and electrical wiring must
be done by a qualied person(s) in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards, including re-rated
construction.
WARNING: When cutting the ceiling, do not damage
electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
WARNING: Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
CAUTION: For general ventilating use only. Do not use to
exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
CAUTION: Not for use in cooking areas.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury to persons, install
the fan at least 7.6 ft. (2.5 m) above the oor.

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Warranty
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
If this product fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship at any time during the rst THREE years of ownership, the manufacturer will replace it
free of charge, postage-paid at their option. This warranty does not cover products that have been abused, altered, damaged, misused, cut or worn. This
warranty does not cover use in commercial applications. Use only manufacturer-supplied genuine warranty repair replacement parts to repair this fan.
Use of non-genuine repair parts will void your warranty. The manufacturer DISCLAIMS all other implied or express warranties including all warranties of
merchantability and/or tness for a particular purpose. As some states do not allow exclusions or limitations on an implied warranty, the above exclusions
and limitations may not apply. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
This warranty is limited to the replacement of defective parts only. Labor charges and/or damage incurred during installation, repair, replacement as well
as incidental and consequential damages connected with the above are excluded. Any damage to this product as a result of neglect, misuse, accident,
improper installation or use other than the purpose SHALL VOID THIS WARRANTY. Shipping costs for return product as part of a claim on the warranty must
be paid for by the customer.
Contact the Customer Service Team at 1-855-HD-HAMPTON or visit www.HOMEDEPOT.ca.
Product Specications
Airow: 50 CFM Power consumption: 7 W
120 V, 60 Hz Weight: 3.02 lbs.
Duct diameter: 3 in. Ceiling Opening Dimension Requirements:
7.6 in. (L) x 7.3 in. (W) x 4.2 in. (H)
Sound output: 1.0 Sones
Typical Installation
The ducting from this fan to the outside of the building has a strong effect on the air ow,
noise and energy use of the fan. Use the shortest, straightest duct routing possible for best
performance, and avoid installing the fan with smaller ducts than recommended. Insulation
around the ducts can reduce energy loss and inhibit mold growth. Fans installed with existing
ducts may not achieve their rated air ow.
Do not install ventilation fan in areas where the duct work will require conguration as shown.
Ensure duct joints and exterior penetrations are sealed with caulk or other similar material to
create an air-tight path and to minimize building heat loss and gain and reduce the potential
for condensation.
Place/wrap insulation around duct and/or fan to in order to minimize possible condensation
buildup within the duct, building heat loss and gain.
Turning angle too sharp
Fan
body
Minimum 18"
Avoid duct shrink Too many elbows
Elbow near the body
RECOMMENDED
Fan housing
Duct
Roof cap
Eave vent
Wall cap
Eave
Roof
Wall
Fan housing
Duct
Fan housing
Duct

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Pre-Installation
WIRING DIAGRAMS
BLACK (LIVE)
WHITE (NEUTRAL)
GREEN (GROUND)
FA N
QUICK CONNECTOR INSTRUCTIONS
To be sold only with installation instructions.
WARNING: Wiring must comply with all applicable electrical
codes. Turn OFF power before removing or installing connectors.
WARNING: COPPER TO COPPER ONLY. Do not use Aluminum
wire.
CAUTION: Accessory part (quick connector) should meet
installation instructions below.
NOTICE: The connector is reusable on solid wires of the same wire gage
or smaller. Do not reuse the connector on stranded wires.
NOTICE: Important wire information. Maximum temperature rating 105˚C
(221˚F). 600 volts maximum for building wire and 1000 volts maximum
in signs and lighting xtures. The acceptable wire range includes: Solid:
12-18 AWG.
PLANNING INSTALLATION
Before beginning installation of the product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with the package contents list and hardware
contents. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to install the product.
WARNING: Turn off electricity at breaker box before beginning
installation.
NOTE: Installation may vary depending on how the previous
bath fan was installed. Supplies necessary for the installation of
your bath fan are not all included. However, most are available at
your local home improvement or hardware store.
1. Carefully remove the unit from the carton.
2. Check the area above the installation location to be sure
that wiring can run to the planned location, that duct work
can be run and the area is sufcient for proper ventilation.
3. Inspect duct work and wiring before proceeding with
installation.
4. Before installation, provide inspection and future
maintenance access at a location that will not interfere
with installation work.
5. You may need the help of a second person to install this
fan; one person on the attic side and one on the room side.
□Strip wires 3/8 in. - 1/2 in.
□Grip the wire rmly and push the stripped end of the wire
into the open port of the connector. Use only one conductor
per port.
□Verify the stripped end of the wires is fully inserted to the
back of the connector.
Quick
connect
Product
wires
House
wires

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Pre-Installation (continued)
TOOLS REQUIRED
Claw
hammer
Philips
screwdriver
Flat
screwdriver
Utility
knife
Safety
glasses Drill bits Power drill
Duct
tape
PACKAGE CONTENTS
A
B
C
D
Part Description Quantity
A Fan housing 1
B Grille 1
C Duct connector 1
D Long wood screws (M4 x 30 mm) 4

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Installation - New Construction
CAUTION: Make sure power is switched off at service panel
before starting installation.
NOTE: Ceiling mount only.
1 Attaching the duct connector
□Attach duct connector (C) to the fan housing (A) as shown
in the drawing.
A
C
2 Removing the wiring box housing
□Remove the wiring box cover from the fan housing with a
Phillips head screwdriver (not included).
□Remove the wiring knockout from the wiring box cover
with a athead screwdriver (not included).
3 Placing the fan housing
□Place the fan housing next to a ceiling joist or wall stud.
The fan housing should be level and perpendicular to the
joist or stud (1).
1
4 Mounting the fan housing
□Mount the fan housing to the joist using four long wood
screws (D) where indicated.
D

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Installation - New Construction (continued)
5 Connecting the house and fan wires
□Pull the wire through the hole and into the junction box (not
included). Using a quick connector, secure 120 VAC house
wiring from the wall switch to the fan as shown in the
wiring diagram. 14AWG is the smallest conductor that shall
be used for branch-circuit wiring.
CAUTION: Make sure power is switched off at service
panel before starting installation.
□Push the wires back through the hole. Reattach the wiring
box cover.
Quick
connector
Product
wires
House
wires
6 Installing the duct
□Install a circular 3 in. duct (not included) and secure it with
duct tape or clamps (neither included).
□Finish ceiling work. The ceiling hole should be aligned with
the edge of the fan housing.
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7 Installing the grille
□Pinch the mounting springs on the grille (B) and insert
them into the narrow rectangular slots inside the fan (A).
Push the grille (B) up toward the ceiling.
□Turn on electricity at the breaker box after nishing
installation.
NOTE: Make sure the mounting spring is properly loaded
into the fan slots. B
A

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Installation - Existing Construction
CAUTION: Make sure power is switched off at service panel
before starting installation.
1 Removing the existing fan
□Remove the old fan from the ceiling.
2 Measuring the ceiling opening
□Measure the opening to assure it is large enough to
accommodate the new fan body (A) (7.60 in. x 7.30 in.).
NOTE: 7.30 in. side of opening should be ush with the joinst.
3 Enlarging the opening (optional)
□If this fan is not replacing an old fan, be sure to cut a
7.60in. x 7.30 in. opening for the fan body (A).
□ENSURE THE 7.30 IN. SIDE OF THE OPENING IS FLUSH WITH
THE JOIST FOR INSTALLATION FROM BELOW.
7.60"
7.30 "
4 Attaching the duct connector
□Attach duct connector (C) to the fan housing (A) as shown
in the drawing.
A
C

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Installation - Existing Construction (continued)
5 Removing the fan motor assembly
□Remove the three screws (1) that hold the fan motor
assembly in place. Remove the fan motor assembly from
the fan housing. Unplug the fan power unit.
1
6 Removing the wiring box housing
□Remove the wiring box cover from the fan housing with
a Phillips head screwdriver (not included). Remove the
wiring knockout from the wiring box cover with a athead
screwdriver (not included).
7 Connecting the house and fan wires
□Pull the wire through the hole and into the junction box (not
included). Using a quick connector, secure 120 VAC house
wiring from the wall switch to the fan as shown in the
wiring diagram. 14AWG is the smallest conductor that shall
be used for branch-circuit wiring.
CAUTION: Make sure power is switched off at service
panel before starting installation.
□Push the wires back through the hole. Reattach the wiring
box cover.
Quick
connector
Product
wires
House
wires
8 Installing the duct
□Install a circular 3 in. duct (not included) (1) and secure it
with duct tape or clamps (neither included) (2).
□Finish ceiling work. The ceiling hole should be aligned with
the edge of the fan housing.
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Installation - Existing Construction (continued)
9 Inserting the fan housing
□Insert the fan housing through the existing hole in the
ceiling. The fan housing should be level and perpendicular
to the joist or stud.
10 Mounting the fan housing to the
joist
□Mount the fan housing to the joist using three long wood
screws (D) where indicated by arrows inside the fan
housing.
D
11 Reattaching the motor assembly
□Plug the motor assembly back into the power unit.
Reattach the motor assembly using the three screws (1)
removed in step 5.
1
12 Installing the grille
□Pinch the mounting springs on the grille (B) and insert
them into the narrow rectangular slots inside the fan (A).
Push the grille (B) up toward the ceiling.
□Turn on electricity at the breaker box after nishing
installation.
NOTE: Make sure the mounting spring is properly loaded
into the fan slots.
B
A

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Ventilation Fan Operation
1 Turning the fan on
□Move the wall switch to the ON
position to turn the fan on.
2 Turning the fan off
□Move the wall switch to the OFF
position to turn the fan off.
Care and Maintenance
WARNING: Disconnect power supply before servicing.
□See SAFETY INFORMATION before proceeding. Routine maintenance should be done at least once a year.
□Never use solvents, thinner or harsh chemicals for cleaning the fan.
□Do not allow water to enter the motor.
□Do not immerse metal parts in water.
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
The fan seems louder
than it should.
The CFM is too great. Be sure the CFM rating on the fan matches the square
footage of your room.
The damper is damaged or not working properly. Check the damper to ensure it is opening and closing
properly. If the damper has become damaged, please call
Customer Service.
The bend in the duct is too close to the fan
discharge.
Be sure you do not have any sharp bends in the duct closer
than 18 in. to the fan discharge.
The fan discharge is reduced to t a smaller duct. Use the recommended size ducting to reduce fan noise.
The fan body is not attached securely. Be sure the fan is securely attached to the ceiling joists.
The fan is not clearing
the room.
There is insufcient airow intake in the room. Be sure a door or window is slightly ajar or opened to allow
airow. The fan is not able to draw air out of the room
without enough airow to draw from.
There is insufcient CFM. Be sure the CFM rating on the fan matches the
requirements for your room size.
NOTE: Using a tissue is not the correct method for
determining if the fan is operating properly. If the fan
clears steam from the room within approximately
15minutes of completeing your shower, then the fan is
operating properly.

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call Hampton Bay Customer Service
8 a.m. – 7 p.m., EST, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., EST, Saturday
1-855-HD-HAMPTON
HOMEDEPOT.CA
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