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RANGE HOOD
Series: BQLA1 and NQLA1
INSTALLATION, USE
AND CARE MANUAL
Serial number:
99045657-002G

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  • Page 1 WWW.BROAN.COM WWW.BROAN.CA WWW.NUTONE.CA RANGE HOOD Series: BQLA1 and NQLA1 INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE MANUAL Serial number: 99045657-002G...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety ....... . . 3-4 Operation ......5-6 Cleaning and Maintenance .
  • Page 3: Safety

    Intended for domestic cooking only INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH HOMEOWNER. In U.S.A., register your Broan range hood online at www.broan.com. In Canada, register your Broan range hood online at www.broan.ca or register your NuTone range hood online at www.nutone.ca WARNING...
  • Page 4 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (i.e.: Crêpes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
  • Page 5: Operation

    Operation Always turn your hood on before you begin cooking to establish an air flow in the kitchen. Let the blower run for a few minutes to clear the air after you turn off the range. This will help keep the whole kitchen cleaner and fresher. This hood is equipped with infrared sensing controls.
  • Page 6 In rare circumstances, the control could falsely be activated by an external light source. OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL For more convenience, the BQLA1 Series range hood can also be controlled using the HCR3 remote control (purchase separately). For more details, see instructions included with the HCR3...
  • Page 7: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Proper maintenance of the Range Hood will assure proper performance of the unit. MOTORS The motors are permanently lubricated and never need oiling. If the motor bearings make excessive or unusual noise, replace the motor with the exact service motor. The fan wheel should also be replaced.
  • Page 8: Installation

    For ADA compliance installation guidelines, please visit www.broan-nutone.com Recommended Tools and Accessories for Installation • Measuring tape • Phillips screwdriver no. 2 • Nutdriver or socket 11/32" • Flat blade screwdriver (to open knockout holes) • Drill, 1/8” drill bit and 1½” hole saw (to mark holes for ducting and cut electrical access hole) •...
  • Page 9: Contents

    Contents Before proceeding to the installation, check the contents of the box. If items are missing or damaged, contact the manufacturer. Make sure that the following items are included: BQLA1 Series NQLA1 Series IND INSIDE ONE PACKAGING STYROFOAM OF HOOD (1) 7”...
  • Page 10: Prepare The Hood

    1 ] If present, remove all protective polyfilm from the hood and/or parts. 2 ] For BQLA1 Series only: Remove 7” Round Duct Plate from top/back of hood (see illustration below). Keep the screws for further use. For NQLA1 Series only: Remove the adapter/damper from back of hood (see illustration below).
  • Page 11 5 ] Remove the parts bag, taped on the inner back of hood, near the left corner. Remove the EZ1 brackets from inside the hood by cutting off the tie wrap. Discard the tie wrap. PARTS BAG LOCATION BRACKETS 6 ] Remove Electrical Power Cable Knockout from top (vertical exhaust) or back (horizontal exhaust) of hood.
  • Page 12 DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY 8 ] Remove 3¼” x 10” vertical, 3¼” x 10” horizontal (both are the rectangular central knockout plates, see hatched areas) or 7-inch round knockout plate as appropriate for your ducting method (see F 1 A and 1 B). IGURES IGURE IGURE...
  • Page 13: Prepare The Hood Location

    Prepare the Hood Location NOTE: Before starting installation, read all the steps of these instructions. Use the illustration below to identify your kitchen cabinet type. FRAMED CABINET FRAMELESS CABINET This manual covers 2 kinds of installation: the standard (without EZ1 brackets) and the EZ1 one-person installation system (using included template and brackets).
  • Page 14 4 ] Drill a 1/8” dia. pilot hole for house wiring, at B location on template. 5 ] Use a sharp pencil or 1/8” drill bit to mark the locations for the appropriate duct access holes (16 locations for 7” round duct, or 4 corner locations for rectangular duct). Remove the template.
  • Page 15 FRAMELESS CABINET Refer to the marking on brackets to determine the correct installation side and orientation. 7/64”  Align the corresponding bracket to the cabinet side, while placing rear end of bracket against the wall. Draw a line on the outer edge of the bracket (as shown). ...
  • Page 16: Install The Hood (Ez1 Bracket)

    Install the Hood (EZ1 Bracket) OTE: The following procedure applies to both frame or frameless cabinet installations. 1 ] Run house power cable between service panel and hood location. 2 ] There are 2 pairs of recessed holes on each side of the top of the hood (on rear: A and B, on front C and D on illustration below);...
  • Page 17 7 ] For framed cabinet, secure the hood to the EZ1 brackets using four (4) no. 8-18 x 1/2” metal screws (included in parts bag). Insert two (2) screws per side, in the slots (as shown in insets on illustration below). 8 ] For frameless cabinet, secure the hood to the cabinet using four (4) no.
  • Page 18: Standard Installation

    Standard Installation (without EZ1 brackets) 1 ] Use the proper diagram below for placement of ductwork and electrical cutout in cabinet or wall. For a non-ducted installation, DO NOT cut a duct access hole, only cut the hole for electrical wiring. 3¼"...
  • Page 19: Install The Hood (Standard Installation)

    Install the Hood (Standard Installation) OTE: Two installers are recommended because of the weight of this hood. 1 ] Run house power cable between service panel and hood location. For hood with power cable access located on back of hood, run the house power cable into the hood through the strain relief previously installed in step 6 on page 11.
  • Page 20: Connect The Wiring

    Connect the Wiring WARNING Risk of electric shock. Electrical wiring must be done by qualifi ed personnel in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Before connecting wires, switch power off at service panel and lock service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
  • Page 21: Wiring Diagrams

    BQLA1 SERIES ( SECOND GENERATION Communication ADA RF Heatshrink COLOR CODE BLACK GREY BLUE ORANGE BROWN BN/W BROWN/WHITE WHITE User interface GREEN/YELLOW Ref: 990729482A Note: The control board is viewed with the connectors on Transformer the opposite side of the board.
  • Page 22: Service Parts

    EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone LLC or Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone LLC and Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply with all the applicable certification standards and maintain a high standard of safety.
  • Page 23 EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone LLC or Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone LLC and Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply with all the applicable certification standards and maintain a high standard of safety.
  • Page 24 NQLA1 SERIES First Generation: Serial number 091810008492 and previous. UANTITY ART NO ESCRIPTION HITE TAINLESS 30" 30" S97020030 ECIRCULATION COVER PLATE HITE INCLUDING SCREWS S97020031 ECIRCULATION COVER PLATE TAINLESS STEEL INCLUDING SCREWS S97020534 3¼” 10” D ’ AMPER ASS INCLUDING SCREWS S97020412 APACITOR INCLUDING TIE WRAP...
  • Page 25 NQLA1 SERIES Second Generation: Serial number 091810008493 and up. UANTITY ART NO ESCRIPTION HITE TAINLESS 30" 30" S97020030 ECIRCULATION COVER PLATE HITE INCLUDING SCREWS S97020031 ECIRCULATION COVER PLATE TAINLESS STEEL INCL SCREWS S97020534 3¼” 10” D ’ AMPER ASS INCLUDING SCREWS S97020412 APACITOR INCLUDING TIE WRAP...
  • Page 26: Warranty

    Limited Warranty Warranty Period and Exclusions: Broan-NuTone LLC and Venmar Ventilation ULC (either being the “Company”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its product (“you”) that the product (the “Product”) will be free from material defects in the Product orits workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (or such longer period as may be required by applicable law).

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