Tuscany BPT18-44A-CSBG150 Guide

MODEL:'BPT18-44A-CSBG150/200'
Menard’s'SKU:'611-3055'
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INSTALLATION'MANUAL'AND'USER'GUIDE'
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Two-Speed'Bathroom'Ventilation'Fan'
READ'AND'SAVE'THESE'INSTRUCTIONS'
This%commercial%series%bathroom%fan%uses%state-of-the-art%technology%providing%superior,%long-life%performance%for%your%
room%ventilation%needs.%%
Table&of&Contents
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GENERAL%SAFETY%INFORMATION%AND%WARNINGS%............................................................................................................%1%
LIST%OF%INCLUDED%PARTS%AND%ACCESSORIES%....................................................................................................................%2%
LIST%OF%ADDITIONAL%TOOLS/SUPPLIES%REQUIRED%FOR%INSTALLATION%.............................................................................%2%
PLANNING%INSTALLATION%..................................................................................................................................................%3%
SPECIFICATIONS%.................................................................................................................................................................%4%
DIMENSIONS%......................................................................................................................................................................%4%
WIRING%DIAGRAM%..............................................................................................................................................................%4%
FAN%HOUSING%INSTALLATION%(DIRECT%JOIST%MOUNTING%OR%SUSPENSION%BRACKET%JOIST%MOUNTING)%.....................%5-6%
CLEANING%THE%VENTILATION%FAN%......................................................................................................................................%7%
''''%WARRANTY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8%
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For%Customer%Support%please%email%[email protected],%or%call%[phone].%Please%provide%the%bath%fan%model%number%found%
on%the%front%of%this%manual%when%contacting%Customer%Support.%
GENERAL&SAFETY&INFORMATION&AND&WARNINGS&
For'your'safety'and'to'ensure'proper'performance'of'the'unit,'it'is'very'important'to'read'
these'instructions'carefully'before'installation.'Failure'to'comply'with'the'instructions'
contained'herein'could'result'in'personal'injury'or'property'damage.'We'recommend'that'
you'keep'this'booklet'for'future'reference.'All'units'should'be'installed'by'a'licensed'
electrician.'
1. Electrical%service%supply%must%be%120V%60Hz.%
2. Wires%from%the%house%power%supply%to%the%unit%should%not%be%smaller%than%size%14%AWG.%
3. Follow%all%local%safety%and%electrical%codes,%as%well%as%requirements%for%NEC%(National%Electrical%Code)%and%
OSHA%(Occupational%Safety%and%Health%Act).%
4. This%unit%must%be%properly%grounded.%
5. This%unit%is%equipped%with%a%built-in%thermal%cut-off%for%safety%and%to%prolong%the%life%of%the%motor.%
6. Always%disconnect%the%power%supply%prior%to%servicing%the%fan,%motor%or%junction%box.%
7. Do%not%bend%or%kink%the%power%wires.%
8. Do%not%install%where%the%air%temperature%will%exceed%40◦%C%(104◦%F).%
9. This%ventilating%fan%is%approved%for%use%over%a%bathtub%or%shower%when%installed%in%a%GFCI-protected%
circuit.%
10. Do%not%use%to%exhaust%hazardous%or%explosive%vapors.%
11. Do%not%install%in%a%cooking%area.%
12. Use%this%unit%in%the%manner%intended%by%the%manufacturer.%If%you%have%any%questions,%please%call%Customer%
Support%at%(888)%930-8528.%
13. Installation%work%must%be%carried%out%by%qualified%person(s)%in%accordance%with%all%local%and%safety%codes,%
including%the%rules%for%fire-rated%construction.%
14. Exercise%care%not%to%damage%existing%wiring%when%cutting%or%drilling%into%walls%or%ceilings.%
15. Fans%should%always%be%vented%to%the%exterior/outside%of%the%home.%
16. Do%not%use%this%fan%with%any%solid-state%control%device.%
17. Prior%to%servicing%or%cleaning%this%unit,%shut%off%power%supply%at%the%panel%and%lock%to%prevent%the%power%
from%being%turned%on.%If%the%panel%cannot%be%locked,%clearly%mark%the%panel%with%a%warning%tag%not%to%turn%
on%the%power.%
18. Ductwork%should%be%installed%in%as%straight%a%line%as%possible,%with%minimum%bends.%
19. Ductwork%size%must%be%a%minimum%of%the%discharge%and%should%not%be%reduced.%
20. The%fan%is%intended%to%be%mounted%at%least%7%feet%(2.1m)%above%the%floor.%
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For%Customer%Support%please%email%[email protected],%or%call%[phone].%Please%provide%the%bath%fan%model%number%found%
on%the%front%of%this%manual%when%contacting%Customer%Support.%
LIST&OF&INCLUDED&PARTS&AND&ACCESSORIES&
NOTE:%Unpack%and%carefully%remove%unit%from%carton.%Refer%to%the%supplies%and%parts%list%to%verify%that%all%parts%
are%present.%Please%call%Customer%Support%at%(888)%930-8528%to%request%missing%or%replacement%parts.%
Part%#%
Part%Name/Photo%
Qty%
%
Part%#%
Part%Name/Photo%
Qty%
1%
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Bath%fan%housing%
1%
%
M4*30%
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8%
M4*12%
%
%
%
2%
2%
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Bath%fan%grille%
1%
%
M4*10%
%
1%
%
5%
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12”%Suspension%bracket%
1%
6%
%%
6”%Suspension%bracket%
1%
%
7%
%%
14”%Extension%bracket%
1%
LIST&OF&ADDITIONAL&TOOLS/SUPPLIES&REQUIRED&FOR&INSTALLATION&
þ Safety%glasses%
þ 6-in.%round%duct,%elbows%if%needed,%installation%tools%and%other%supplies%including%foil%duct%tape%or%6-in.%clamp%to%
secure%to%fan%housing%
þ Switch%to%operate%fan%
þ Phillips%screwdriver%
þ Tape%measure%
þ Utility%knife%or%saw%for%cutting%drywall%
þ Wire%cutter/stripper%
þ Wire%nuts%
þ Ladder%

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For%Customer%Support%please%email%[email protected],%or%call%[phone].%Please%provide%the%bath%fan%model%number%found%
on%the%front%of%this%manual%when%contacting%Customer%Support.%
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PLANNING&INSTALLATION&
When%installing%the%ventilation%fan%in%a%new%construction%site,%install%the%main%body%of%the%fan%and%ductwork%
during%the%rough-in%construction%of%the%building.%The%grille%should%be%installed%after%the%finished%ceiling%is%in%
place.%Use%the%dimensions%provided%in%this%manual%to%determine%the%required%hole%size%for%the%ceiling.%
The%ducting%from%this%fan%to%the%outside%of%the%building%has%a%strong%effect%on%the%airflow,%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%specified%in%this%manual.%Insulation%around%the%ducts%can%reduce%energy%loss%and%
inhibit%mold%growth.%Fans%installed%with%existing%ducts%may%not%achieve%their%rated%airflow.%Do%not%install%the%
ventilation%fan%in%areas%where%the%ductwork%will%require%configurations%as%shown%in%Fig.%1%below.%
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Recommended%installation%includes%insulating%around%ductwork%and%the%fan%housing%to%minimize%heat%loss%(see%
Fig.%2%above).%Seal%all%gaps%around%the%housing%with%caulk%or%other%similar%material%to%inhibit%air%leakage%to%the%
exterior%of%the%thermal%envelope%of%the%building.%Rigid%sheet%metal%duct%and%the%shortest%path%to%the%outside%
will%minimize%static%pressure%losses%and%promote%adequate%air%flow.%
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on%the%front%of%this%manual%when%contacting%Customer%Support.%
SPECIFICATIONS&
Model'No.'
Air'CFM'
V'
Hz'
Duct'Diameter'
Noise'(Sones)'
BPT18-44A-CSBG150/200%
150/200%CFM%
120%
60%
6%in.%(15.25%cm)%
1.5/2.5%
DIMENSIONS&
Ceiling'
Opening'–'D'
Ceiling'
Opening'–'W'x'L'
Housing'
Dimension'–'W'x'L'
Housing'
Dimension'-'D'
Grille'
Dimension'–'W'x'L'
%%8%5/16%in.%
(21%cm)%
10%7/16%in.x10%7/16%in%
(26.5cm%x%26.5%cm)%
10%5/16%in.x10%5/16%in%
%%(26.2%cm%x%26.2%cm)%
8%in.%
(20.32%cm)%
%12%11/16%in.%x%12%11/16%in.%
(32.2%cm)%
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WIRING&DIAGRAM&
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For%Customer%Support%please%email%[email protected],%or%call%[phone].%Please%provide%the%bath%fan%model%number%found%
on%the%front%of%this%manual%when%contacting%Customer%Support.%
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FAN&HOUSING&INSTALLATION&(DIRECT&JOIST&MOUNTING&OR&SUSPENSION&BRACKET&JOIST&MOUNTING)&
§
Check%the%area%above%installation%location%to%be%sure%that:%
a. Ductwork%can%be%run%and%there%is%sufficient%area%for%proper%ventilation;%
b. Wiring%can%be%run%to%the%planned%location%(wires%from%the%power%supply%to%the%unit%should%not%be%
smaller%than%size%14%AWG);%
c. There%will%be%access%to%ductwork%and%wiring%for%inspection%and%future%maintenance;%and%
d. No%wiring%or%other%obstructions%will%interfere%with%installation.%
For%installation%in%existing%construction:%
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Installing%the%fan%housing%in%an%existing%building%requires%access%(attic%or%crawl%space)%in%the%planned%
installation%location%above%the%existing%ductwork%and%wiring.%
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Inspect%existing%ductwork%and%wiring%before%proceeding%with%installation.%
Step'1: Select%the%location%for%your%fan%in%the%ceiling.%
For%optimal%performance,%plan%for%the%shortest%
possible%duct%with%the%fewest%elbows.%
When%positioning%fan%housing%for%installation,%flange%
of%housing%must%be%level%with%bottom%of%joist,%or%no%
lower%than%the%finished%ceiling.%
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Step'2: %
Direct%Joist-Mount:%Slide%suspension%brackets%(Part%
#5%(back)%and%Part%#6%(front))%into%slots%in%fan%
housing.%Using%wood%screws%(Part%#3),%secure%
housing%flange%to%joist,%then%secure%suspension%
brackets%to%joist%on%other%side.%If%spacing%between%
joists%is%greater%than%16”,%use%extension%bracket%(Part%
#7,%see%diagram%right).%
%
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Suspension%Bracket-Mount:%Slide%suspension%
brackets%(Part%#5%(back)%and%Part%#6%(front))%into%
slots%in%fan%housing.%Using%wood%screws%(Part%#3),%
secure%suspension%brackets%to%joists.%If%spacing%
between%joists%is%greater%than%16”,%use%extension%
bracket%(Part%#7,%see%diagram%right).%
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on%the%front%of%this%manual%when%contacting%Customer%Support.%
Steps'3-8'All'Installations:'
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Step'3: %To%secure%brackets%to%fan%housing,%insert%
machine%screws%(Part%#4)%in%each.%Tighten%machine%
screws%to%prevent%housing%vibration%while%fan%is%in%
operation.%
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Step'4: %Install%a%6-in.%circular%duct%and%secure%to%
housing%with%foil%duct%tape%or%clamp.%
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Step'5: Disconnect'the'power'supply'before'
proceeding'with'Step'5.%Run%120V%60Hz%house%
wiring%(with%ground)%from%wall%switches%to%fan%
location.%Remove%junction%box%cover%and,%using%wire%
nuts,%connect%house%wires%to%unit%wires.%Refer%to%
Wiring%Diagram%on%page%4.%
Step'6: %Set%desired%fan%speed%using%speed%control%switch%
located%on%fan%housing.%
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Step'7: Finish%ceiling.%Flange%of%housing%must%be%level%
with%bottom%of%joist,%or%no%lower%than%the%finished%
ceiling.%
%
Step'8: To%attach%the%grille,%pinch%both%mounting%
springs%on%grille%and%insert%ends%into%narrow%
rectangular%slots%inside%the%fan%housing%next%to%the%
fan%motor.%
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on%the%front%of%this%manual%when%contacting%Customer%Support.%
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CLEANING&THE&VENTILATION&FAN&
Cleaning%the%unit%periodically%is%advisable%since%dust,%molds,%grease,%and%other%dirt%particles%can%affect%the%
conductivity%of%the%air%in%the%unit.%
Clean%the%unit%as%follows:%
1) Remove%the%plastic%grille.%
2) Wash%the%cover%with%lukewarm%water%and%use%mild%detergent%such%as%liquid%soap%(avoid%harsh%detergent%or%
boiling%water).%
3) Dry%the%grille%with%a%cloth%or%kitchen%towel.%
4) Clean%inside%of%unit%with%vacuum%cleaner%(fan%housing%should%not%come%into%contact%with%harsh%chemicals%
or%liquids).%
5) Put%the%grille%back%in%place.%
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on%the%front%of%this%manual%when%contacting%Customer%Support.%
WARRANTY'
Tuscany&bath&fan&Model&BPT18-44A-CSBG150/200&is&covered&by&a&5-year&limited&warranty.&The&manufacturer&warranties&
the&bath&fan&motor&and&all&other&parts/components&on&this&bath&fan&present&at&the&time&of&shipment&from&the&factory&to&
be&free&from&defects&in&workmanship&and&material&for&5&years&after&the&date&of&purchase&by&the&original&purchaser,&when&
properly&installed&and&under&normal&conditions&of&use.&To&obtain&warranty&service&you&must&register&your&product&as&
directed&below.&This&warranty&does&not&cover&products&that&have&been&abused,&altered,&damaged,&or&misused.&The&
manufacturer&DISCLAIMS&all&other&implied&or&express&warranties&including&warranties&of&merchantability&and/or&fitness&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&specific&rights,&and&you&may&have&other&rights&that&vary&from&state&
to&state.'
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THIS%WARRANTY%IS%LIMITED%TO%REPAIR%OR%REPLACEMENT%OF%DEFECTIVE%PARTS%ONLY,%AND%ANY%COSTS%RELATED%TO%
SAME%SHALL%NOT%EXCEED%THE%USER’S%COST%OF%THE%PRODUCT.%MANUFACTURER%ALSO%RETAINS%THE%OPTION%OF%
REFUNDING%PURCHASE%PRICE%AS%FULL%SETTLEMENT%OF%ANY%WARRANTY%CLAIM.%
Any%changes%related%to%installation,%repair,%replacement,%or%damages%related%to%same%are%excluded.%
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CUSTOMER'SUPPORT'
For%Customer%Support%please%call%us%at%[phone],%or%email%suppo[email protected].%Please%provide%
your%bath%fan%model%number%when%contacting%Customer%Support.%
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PRODUCT'REGISTRATION'
To%warranty%your%fan,%complete%registration%by%using%either%of%the%following%methods:%
Fill%out%the%registration%form%on%our%website,%at%www.strategicretailsolutions.com/#productreg%
or%
Fill%out%the%warranty%registration%below%and%mail%it%to%this%address:%
Strategic%Retail%Solutions%
Attn:%Bath%Fan%Registration%
PO%Box%2086%
Stillwater,%MN%55082%
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TUSCANY'BATH'FAN'WARRANTY'REGISTRATION'
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Model%Number:%
BPT18-44A-CSBG150/200%
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611-3055%