GE Fan BFLH70L User Manual

BFLH70L, BFLH85L  
Heater/Exhaust Fan/Light User’s Guide  
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Item Stock Number(s): BFLH70L, BFLH85L  
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -  
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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.  
accidentally. When the service disconnecting means  
cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning  
device, such as a tag, to the service panel.  
2. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the  
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the  
manufacturer.  
4. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done  
by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable  
codes and standards, including fire-related construction.  
3. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power  
off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting 5. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and  
means to prevent power from being switched on  
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of  
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ceiling. Secure the ends of the rails with screws or 1a. Mounting Tab Installation: Position housing against  
nails (not included) to the joists and slide housing  
the joist and trace an outline of the housing onto the  
ceiling material (Figure 7). Set housing aside and  
cut opening, being careful not to cut or damage any  
electrical or other hidden utilities. Place housing  
next to the joist and insure that it is flush with the  
finished ceiling. Secure with screws or nails (not  
provided) to the joists (Figure 5).  
into final position (Figure 4).  
Housing  
Joist  
Mounting Rails  
Figure 4  
1a. Mounting Tab Installation: Line up housing so that  
it will be flush with the finished ceiling. Position the  
fan so that the tabs rest flat against the joist and  
secure with screws or nails (not provided) to ensure  
proper installation (Figure 5).  
Figure 7  
SECTION 4  
Ducting  
CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH  
LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUILDING CODES.  
1. Remove any tape that might be holding the damper  
in place during shipping and connect the ducting to  
the fan’s duct collar (Figure 8). Secure in place using  
tape or screw clamp. Always duct the fan to the  
outside through a wall or roof cap.  
Figure 5  
SECTION 3  
Existing Construction  
1. Mounting Rail Installation: Set housing in position  
between the joist and trace an outline onto the ceiling  
material (Figure 6). Set housing aside and cut opening,  
being careful not to cut or damage any electrical or  
other hidden utilities. Install the rails on the housing  
and position the housing in the previously cut hole so  
that it is flush with the finished ceiling. Secure the  
ends of the rails to the joists with screws or nails (not  
provided) to ensure proper installation (Figure 4).  
Figure 8  
SECTION 5  
Wiring  
CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF  
AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.  
WARNING: THIS UNIT MUST BE WIRED ON A  
SEPARATE 20 AMP CIRCUIT.  
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.  
Figure 6  
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1. Run wiring from approved wall switches carrying  
the appropriate rating. One neutral (white), one  
ground (green or bare copper), and three hot (black,  
red, blue leads connected to the switch, one for  
each function). 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 receptacles.  
SECTION 6  
Completing the Installation  
1. Insert the plug from the heating unit into the  
receptacle marked “HEAT”, and the plug from the  
fan into the receptacle marked “VENT”(Figure 11).  
2. Connect the white wire from the house to the three  
white wires from the fan. Connect one hot (black)  
wire from the wall switch to the black wire from the  
fan (this is the fan control). Connect second hot (red)  
wire from the wall switch to the red wire from the  
fan (this is the heat control). Connect the third hot  
(blue) wire from the wall switch to the blue wire from  
the fan (this is the light control). Connect the ground  
wire from the house to the green wire from the fan  
(Figure 9). Use approved methods for all connections.  
Heater  
Vent  
Figure 11  
2. Remove grill from carton and open light lens area  
by pushing in on the two tabs of the light lens and  
pulling outward from lens. The lens will swing open  
on the connector bars. DO NOT remove the lens  
from the grill (Figure 12).  
Hot (Blue)  
Ground  
White  
Connector Bar  
Hot (Red)  
Tabs  
Figure 12  
Supply from house  
Figure 9  
3. Install light reflector into grill by lining up the posts on  
grill with the holes in light reflector (Figure 13). Raise  
light reflector and grill up to housing and insert plug  
from light into receptacle marked “LIGHT” (Figure 11).  
3. Reinstall the wire compartment cover by sliding the  
tabs at the bottom of the cover into the slots in the  
housing. Make sure all wires are tucked inside of the  
compartment and are not being pinched or showing  
through. Reinstall the two screws removed in Step 3  
of SECTION 1 Preparing the Unit (Figure 10).  
Post  
Hole  
Light  
Slot  
Post  
Tab  
Figure 10  
Figure 13  
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4. Attach light reflector in place with the two screws  
removed during Step 2 in SECTION 1 Preparing the  
Unit so grill fits snuggly against ceiling (Figure 14).  
SECTION 7  
Use and Care  
CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED  
OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.  
1. Cleaning the Grill: Reverse the instructions in Section  
6 Completing the Installation to remove grill. 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  
Completing the Installation, to reinstall grill.  
Screws  
2. Cleaning the Fan Assembly: Wipe all parts with a  
dry cloth or gently vacuum the fan. NEVER IMMERSE  
ELECTRICAL PARTS IN WATER.  
Figure 14  
CAUTION: ALLOW BULBS TO COOL BEFORE  
CAUTION: FAILURE TO SECURE THE REFLECTOR  
SCREWS MAY RESULT IN A RATTLING OR HUMMING  
NOISE.  
REPLACING.  
3. Changing the Light Bulb: Disconnect power to the  
unit. Open light lens by pushing in on the two tabs  
of light lens and pulling outward from lens. The lens  
will swing open on the connector bars. DO NOT  
remove the lens from the grill (Figure 16).  
5. Install a 100 watt maximum, type A19 medium base  
incandescent bulb (not included).  
6. Close the light lens and secure in place by swinging  
back into position and snapping the tabs in place  
(Figure 15).  
Connector Bar  
Connector Bar  
Tabs  
Tabs  
Figure 16  
4. Unscrew bulb from lamp holder and replace with a  
100 watt maximum, type A19 medium base  
incandescent bulb.  
Figure 15  
7. Restore power and test your installation.  
Troubleshooting Guide  
Trouble  
Probable Cause  
Suggested Remedy  
1. Fan does not operate when the switch is on.  
1a. A fuse may be blown or a circuit tripped.  
1b. Connector plug from motor is not plugged in.  
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. Wiring is not connected properly.  
2. Obstruction in the exhaust ducting.  
1c. Turn off power to unit. Check that all wires are connected.  
2. Fan is operating, but air moves slower than normal.  
3. Fan is operating louder than normal.  
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. Motor is loose.  
3a. Turn off power to unit. Remove grill and check that all screws  
are fully tightened. Restore power to unit.  
3b. Fan blade is hitting housing of unit.  
3b. Call your dealer for service.  
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WARRANTY  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?  
WHAT IS COVERED?  
• Installation services or service trips to your home to teach  
you how to use the product.  
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 the User’s Guide.  
• Labor costs or the cost of replacement components as part  
of routine maintenance.  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser for products  
purchased for ordinary home use.  
• 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.  
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.  
• Failure of the product if it is used for something other than  
the intended purpose of manufacturer or used commercially.  
• 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, LOSS 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.  
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REPLACEMENT PARTS DIAGRAM  
2
4
5
1
3
2
2
6
24  
30  
29  
7
8
10  
13  
12  
26  
11  
2
16  
25  
9
12  
27  
14  
13  
15  
15  
28  
17  
19  
20  
21  
22  
18  
23  
#
Qty. Description  
Replacement Part #  
5S3402039  
5S1299002  
5S3402040  
5S3402041  
5S3402042  
5S3402043  
5S3402044  
5S3402045  
5S3402046  
5S3402047  
5S3402048  
5S3402049  
5S3402050  
5S3402051  
5S1999004  
#
Qty. Description  
Replacement Part #  
5S3402052  
5S3402053  
5S3402054  
5S3402055  
5S3402056  
5S3402057  
5S3402058  
5S3402059  
5S3402060  
5S3402061  
5S3402062  
5S3402063  
5S3402064  
5S1999002  
5S1999003  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
1
4
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
4
4
1
3
Fan Housing  
Mounting Rails  
Collar Screw  
Collar  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Wire Compartment  
Receptacle  
Lamp Holder  
Reflector  
Grill  
Damper  
Motor - Vent  
Motor Spacer  
Motor Bracket Nut  
Lock Washer  
Motor Bracket - Vent  
Washer  
Lock Washer  
Hex Nut  
Vent Blower Wheel  
#8 Screw  
Lens Frame  
Glass Lens  
Reflector Screws  
Motor - Heater  
Heater Blower Wheel  
Blower - Heater  
Heater Plug Assembly  
Over Heat Protector Screw  
#10 Ground Screw  
14 ga Ground Wire  
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