Installation Guide

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -
OPERATING MANUAL
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6728051 Rev. G 3-16 1 of 8
Exhaust Fan
Models: AK400, AK500, AK600
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THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 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:
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY TO
PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a) Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have
questions, contact the manufacturer.
b) 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 accidentally. When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning
device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY TO
PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a) Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-related construction.
b) Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of
gases through the flue (chimney) of 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.
c) When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical
wiring and other hidden utilities.
CAUTION: FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY.
DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE
MATERIALS AND VAPORS.
d) Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
e) This unit must be grounded.
f) To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers,
keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.
g) Read all instructions before installing or using exhaust fan.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS FAN WITH
ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.
WARNING: DO NOT USE IN KITCHENS.
WARNING: THE DUCTING FROM THIS FAN TO THE
OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING HAS A STRONG EFFECT
ON THE AIR FLOW, 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 AIRFLOW.