NuTone RDFQF User manual

RDFQF
Premium
Radiation Damper
INSTALLATION GUIDE
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installer: leave this guide with homeowner.
Easy installation
Table of Contents
Usage 2
Preparation 2
Installation 3
Service Feature For Fans 4
Warranty 4
© 2014 Broan-NuTone LLC

RDFQF Installation Guide
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For use with 1, 2, or 3-Hour-Rated Floor-Ceiling and Roof-Ceiling Designs.
Flat Ceiling / Horizontal Mount Only.
For use with the following ventilation fan models:
Broan QTRE080, QTRE080C2S, QTRE080R, QTRE110, QTXE050, QTXE080, QTXE110,
SSQTXE110, SSQTXE080, QTR110F, QTRE110F, QTR080F and QTRE080F
NuTone QTREN080, QTREN110, QTXEN050, QTXEN080, QTXEN110, Smart-Sense,
QTRN110F, QTREN110F, QTRN080F and QTREN080F
Usage
Preparation
SEE DETAILS ON
UL CLASSIFICATION
MARKING ON PRODUCT
Attach Damper Assembly to Fan
2. Position RADIATION DAMPER (A) down inside the
FAN HOUSING (B). Align slots in the damper with holes
in the fan housing. Secure damper with (4) #8 X 3/8”
HEX HEAD SHEET METAL SCREWS (C) supplied in
damper parts bag. Do not over tighten.
Install Hanger Bar Mounting Channels
1. Fasten mounting channels to the fan housing using
screws (supplied with fan). Make sure tabs face “up” as
shown. Use lower set of hole to mount the fan flush with
bottom of drywall.
A
B
C
HANGER
BAR (4)
SCREWS (4)
TAB
STD
MOUNTING
CHANNEL (2)

RDFQF Installation Guide
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Leave this mask in place to prevent
construction dust, drywall spray,or paint
from damaging inside of product.
REMOVE MASK BEFORE
INSTALLINGGRILLE.
Laissez ce masque en place pour empêcher
la poussière de construction, le plâtre ou la
peinture, etc. d’endommager
l’intérieur du produit.
ENLEVEZ CE MASQUE AVANT
D’INSTALLERLA GRILLE.
Deje esta cubierta en su lugar para evitar
que polvos de construcción, rocíos de yeso
o pintura dañen el interior del producto.
QUITE LA CUBIERTAANTES
DE INSTALAR LA REJILLA.
99352371A
MINIMUM 12
GAUGE STEEL
WIRE (3MM)
(4)
SLIDING
HANGER
BARS
#8 (M4) SHEET METAL
SCREWS OR ¼” DIAMETER
BOLTS WITH NUTS
(4)
GRILLE
GRILLE
SPRING (2)
MASK
Installation
Install Fan / Radiation Damper In Ceiling
MAKE SURE FINISHED CEILING IS FLUSH WITH
BOTTOM EDGE OF FAN HOUSING.
3. If the fan assembly is hung from the structure above,
MINIMUM 12 GAUGE STEEL WIRE (3MM) must be
used to suspend the fan. Use one wire on each side of
fan and secure to mounting channels as shown.
4. If the fan is directly mounted to adjacent ceiling
structure, use #8 (M4) SHEET METAL SCREWS OR
¼” DIAMETER BOLTS WITH NUTS to fasten SLIDING
HANGER BARS. Sliding hanger bars are provided to
allow for accurate positioning of fan between ceiling
members.
Finish Fan Installation
5. Follow instructions packed with the fan to connect
ductwork and electrical wiring.
6. Install corrugated MASK to protect damper and fan from
drywall spray, construction dust, etc.
7. Finish ceiling around damper housing. Ceiling opening
must be no larger than the outside of the radiation
damper.
Install Grille
REMOVE THE MASK BEFORE INSTALLING GRILLE OR
OPERATING FAN.
8. Squeeze GRILLE SPRINGS and slide into tabs on the
radiation damper frame. Push GRILLE until it’s tight
against ceiling surface.
9. Follow instructions packed with the fan to finish the
installation.
Leave this mask in place to prevent
construction dust, drywall spray, or paint
from damaging inside of product.
REMOVE MASK BEFORE
INSTALLING GRILLE.
Laissez ce masque en place pour empêcher
la poussière de construction, le plâtre ou la
peinture, etc. d’endommager
l’intérieur du produit.
ENLEVEZ CE MASQUE AVANT
D’INSTALLER LA GRILLE.
Deje esta cubierta en su lugar para evitar
que polvos de construcción, rocíos de yeso
o pintura dañen el interior del producto.
QUITE LA CUBIERTAANTES
DE INSTALAR LA REJILLA.
99352371A
MASK

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Service Feature For Fans
If your ventilation fan needs service, the inner damper can
be removed from the outer frame without disturbing the
surrounding ceiling material.
Remove the grille.
Remove (4) screws, then lower the inner damper to access
ventilation fan. Replace the inner damper before operating
fan.
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