GE BF60 User's Manual
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1. Connect the Black wire from the wall switch to the Black wire from the fan s receptacle Connect the ground wire from the house to the Green wire from the fan s receptacle Figure 6 Use approved methods for all connections Ground SECTION 6 Completing the Installation 1 Reinstall the fan s venturi by holding it at approximately a 45 degree angle hook the two tabs on the venturi into the slots on the housing and secure in place by tightening the venturi screw Rotate the blower wheel by hand to ensure it spins freely Now plug the fan motor into the receptacle Figure 7 2 Install the grill by squeezing the two ends of the springs together and installing them up into the slots of the fan s venturi Push the grill up into position Figure 8 3 Restore power and test your installation SECTION 7 Use and Care CAUTION MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT 1 Cleaning the Grill Remove grill and 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 Finishing the Installation to reinstall grill 2 Cleaning the Fan Assembly Unplug the motor cord from receptacle and loosen the venturi screw to remove the venturi from the unit Wipe all pa2. the User s Guide WHAT IS NOT COVERED e Installation services or service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product e Labor costs or the cost of replacement components as part of routine a maintenance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser for products purchased for ordinary home use e 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 e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for something other than the intended purpose of manufacturer or used commercially e 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 L
3. BF50 BF50A BF60 BF60A BF60CP BF60CPA BF70 Exhaust Fan Users Guide PF BF7 BIB 58A Item Stock Number s BF50 BF50A BF60 BF60A BF60CP BF60CPA BF70 BF70A BF75 BF85 BF85A IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING MANUAL READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE INSTALL OPERATE OR MAINTAIN 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 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 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 4 Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified 2 Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer person s in accordance with all applicable codes and If you have questions contact the manufacturer standards including fire related construction 3 Before servicing or cleaning the unit switch power off at 5 Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to of gases through the flue chimney of fuel burning equipment to prevent power from being switched on accidentally When the prevent back drafting Follow the heat
4. OSS 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 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 Description Fan Housing 3 Plastic Collar 3 Plastic Damper Polarized Receptacle 10 Ground Screw 14 ga Ground Wire Goose Neck Wire Cover 8 Screw Motor Plate Captive Screw Motor Replacement Part 581201001 581201002 581201003 581999001 581999002 581999003 581201004 581999004 581201005 581999005 582201001 Hex Nut 581999006 Impeller 581299001 Scroll 581201006 Grill Springs 581201007 Grill 581201008 CO NI Od cn CO NO 210572116 Rev B 5 06 www geelectrical com ae
5. d confirm that all pieces are present In addition to the exhaust fan you should have 1 Grill 1 Damper Assembly attached 1 Instruction Safety Sheet 2 Remove the fan s venturi assembly which is secured in place with one screw through the venturi Figure 1 This is a captive screw and will stay installed in the venturi Keep the venturi assembly and the grill in the carton until needed so they do not get damaged or lost 3 Choose the location for your fan 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 4 Select the most convenient electrical knockout and remove using a straight blade screw driver Figure 2 S Figure 2 210572116 Rev B 5 06 SECTION 2 New Construction 1 Using the gauge on the fan s housing Figure 3 line up housing so that it will be flush with the finished ceiling or wall Position the fan so that the tabs rest flat against the joist or stud and secure with four nails not provided to ensure proper installation SECTION 3 Existing Construction 1 Position housing against the joist or stud and trace an outline of the housing onto the ceiling wall material Figure 4 Set housing aside and cut opening being careful not to cut or damage any electrical or other hidden util
6. ing equipment service disconnecting means cannot be locked securely fasten manufacturer s guideline and safety standards such as those a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service published by the National Fire Protection Association NFPA panel and the American Society for Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE and the local code authorities SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 210572116 Rev B 5 06 www geelectrical com i GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 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 10 Acceptable for use over a bathtub or shower when installed in a GFCI protected branch circuit 11 NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower WARNING D0 NOT USE IN KITCHENS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION SECTION 1 Preparing the Exhaust Fan 1 Unpack fan from the carton an
7. ities Place housing next to the joist or stud and insure that it is flush with the finished ceiling Secure with four nails not provided to ensure proper installation Figure 3 SECTION 4 Ducting CAUTION ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUILDING CODES 1 Connect the ducting to the fan s duct collar Figure 5 Secure in place using tape or screw clamp Always duct the fan to the outside through a wall or roof cap NOTE If damper detaches from unit reattach by snapping the collar back onto the unit It is designed to only fit one way www geelectrical com zota SECTION 5 Wiring CAUTION MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION 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 1 Run wiring from an approved wall switch carrying the appropriate rating One neutral white one ground green or bare copper and one hot black lead connected to the switch 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 receptacle 2 From where you have access to inside the fan s junction box connect the White wire from the house to the White wire from the fan s receptacle
8. rts with a dry cloth or gently vacuum the fan NEVER IMMERSE ELECTRICAL PARTS IN WATER Refer to instructions in Section 6 Finishing the Installation to reinstall venturi Troubleshooting Guide Trouble 1 Fan does not operate when the switch is on 1b Connector plug from motor is not plugged in 1c Wiring is not connected properly 2 Obstruction in the exhaust ducting 3a Motor is loose 3b Fan blade is hitting housing of unit www geelectrical com 2 Fan is operating but air moves slower than normal 3 Fan is operating louder than normal 210572116 Rev B 5 06 Probable Cause 1a A fuse may be blown or a circuit tripped Suggested Remedy 1a Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker 1b Turn off power to unit Remove Grill and plug motor into receptacle in housing Restore power to unit 1c Turn off power to unit Check that all wires are connected 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 3a Turn off power to unit Remove grill and check that all screws are fully tightened Restore power to unit 3b Call your dealer for service 3 of 4 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
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