Utilitech 7131-03 Instructions Manual page 9

EXISTING CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION FROM ABOVE WITH SUSPENSION
BRACKETS (ATTIC ACCESSIBLE) ONLY IF UNABLE
TO ATTACH DIRECTLY TO THE JOIST(S)
1. If spacing between joists is 16 in. - 24 in., insert suspen-
sion bracket I (C) into the bracket cover on the duct
connector side. Then attach suspension bracket II (D)
and suspension bracket III (E) to the back of the fan
housing (A).
2. Secure the fan housing (A) to joist with suspension
brackets (D, E) using long wood screws (AA).
Hardware Used
AA
Long wood screw
3. Secure the suspension brackets (D, E) to fan housing (A)
using short machine screw (BB).
Hardware Used
BB
Short machine screw
4. Connect a 4 in. circular duct (4.1) (not supplied) and vent
to the outside. Secure it with duct tape (not supplied) or
clamp (not supplied) to make connection secure and air
tight.
5. Remove wiring cover (5.1). Pull the house wires through
the wire box cover hole. Using a quick connector, secure
120 V AC house wiring from the wall switch to the fan
as shown in the wiring diagram on page 5. 14 AWG is
the smallest conductor that should be used for branch-
circuit wiring.
Carefully push the connected wires back into the wiring
box housing. Reattach the wiring box cover.
CAUTION: If the electrical wires do not match the colors
listed, you must determine what each house wire
represents before connecting. You may need to
consult an electrical contractor to determine safely.
1
E
2
AA
x 6
3
x 1
E
4
5
House
wires
9
A
A
D
AA
E
A
D
BB
4.1
Quick
connector
Product
wires
C
D
5.1