Install the blower, Use and care, Roof installations – Best EB6 User Manual

Page 4: Wall installations, Cleaning, Motor lubrication

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1. Remove roofing nails from the upper 2/3

of the shingles around the cutout area

and carefully lift the shingles to allow the

back flashing sheet on the blower hous-

ing to fit under them.

2. Center the blower ring in the 11" diam-

eter hole, making sure that the 1-1/4"

diameter electrical wiring hole aligns with

the hole in the wiring box.

3. Attach the blower to the roof with the six

screws provided. All six holes in the back

panel must be filled, or any moisture that

may get inside the housing could leak

into the house.

4. Using a good grade of roofing cement,

seal all of the shingles around the hous-

ing and flashing sheet as well as the

mounting screw heads.

5. Bring electrical wiring (from hood) through

the hole in the wiring box and secure it

according to local codes.

6. Make the electrical connections with the

proper connector for the type of wiring

being used. Connect white to white, black

to black, and the green or bare wire to

green. See Figure 4, as well as the wiring

label on the hood’s mounting plate.

7. Replace wiring box cover and screws.

Do not pinch wiring under the cover.

8. Check for free movement of the damper

before installing housing cover and

screws.

9. Turn on power and check operation of

the blower.

INSTALL THE BLOWER

ROOF INSTALLATIONS

120 VAC

LINE IN

BLACK

TO

BLACK

WHITE

TO

WHITE

GREEN

TO

GREEN

Figure 4

BLACK

TO

BLACK

WHITE

TO

WHITE

GREEN

TO

GREEN

120 VAC

WIRING

FROM HOOD

INSTALL THE BLOWER

WALL INSTALLATIONS

1. Place a large bead of caulk on the back

side of the housing along the outer edge.

2. Center the blower ring in the 11" diam-

eter hole, making sure that the 1-1/4"

diameter electrical wiring hole aligns with

the hole in the wiring box.

3. Attach blower to the wall with the six

screws provided. All six holes in the back

panel must be filled, or any moisture that

may get inside the housing could leak

into the house.

4. Using a good grade of caulk, seal all

around the mounting screw heads.

5. Bring electrical wiring through the hole in

the wiring box and secure it according to

local codes.

6. Make the electrical connections with the

proper connector for the type of wire

being used. Connect white to white, black

to black, and green or bare wire to green.

See Figure 4.

7. Replace wiring box cover and screws.

Do not pinch wiring under cover.

8. Check for free movement of the damper

before installing housing cover and

screws.

9. Turn on power and check operation of

the blower.

10.Top and side flanges of the back plate

may be covered with trim strips. Do not

block grille opening at bottom with trim. It

will adversely affect performance of the

blower.

USE AND CARE

Disconnect electrical power supply and lock-

out service panel before cleaning or servic-

ing this unit.

CLEANING

Remove cover and carefully vacuum blower

and inside of housing. Be careful not to

bend or otherwise damage blower wheel.

MOTOR LUBRICATION

The motor is permanently lubricated. Do

not oil or disassemble motor.

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