Installation Instructions; Existing Construction - Air King AK200LS Important Instructions & Operating Manual

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 and confirm that all pieces are present. In addition to the
exhaust fan you should have:
1 - Grill
1 - Damper Assembly (attached)
4 - Mounting Rails
1 - Mounting Flange
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
2. 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, the radius of each elbow be as large
as possible for the installation, and that insulated hard
ducting be used. Larger duct sizes will reduce noise
and airflow restrictions. This fan will require at least
10" of clearance in the ceiling or wall, and will mount
through drywall up to 3/4" thick.
3. Select the most convenient electrical knockout and
remove using a straight-blade screw driver (Figure 1).
4. No additional vibration deadening materials are needed for this fan.
SECTION 2
New Construction
1. Install the rails on the housing and position the housing next to the joist. Line up housing
so that it will be flush with the finished ceiling. Secure the ends of the rails with screws
or nails (not included) to the joists and slide the housing into the final position (Figure 2).
Housing
Joist
Figure 2
SECTION 3

Existing Construction

1. Set housing in position between the joist and trace an outline onto the ceiling material
(Figure 3). 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 (Figure 3).
Joist
Figure 3
SECTION 4
Ducting
CAUTION:
ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUILDING
CODES.
Connect the ducting to the fan's duct collar (Figure 4). Secure in place using tape
1.
or screw clamp. Always duct the fan to the outside through a wall or roof cap. It is
recommended that low restriction termination fittings be used.
A210572051 Rev. E 5-14
Figure 1
Mounting Rails
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Ducting
Figure 4
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.
NOTE: This unit includes a side access panel for wiring that does not require the removal of the
fan's blower assembly. If you choose to wire the unit from the inside, you will need to remove
the blower assembly and internal wiring compartment. Both methods are equally effective.
1a. External Wire Compartment: Remove the wire compartment cover screw and place
cover in a secure place (Figure 5).
Screw
Figure 5
1b. Internal Wire Compartment: Using a 7/16" socket, remove the two hex nuts holding the
blower assembly in place. Lift up on the assembly and slide it out of the tabs on the housing
(Figure 6). Remove the wire compartment cover screw and place the cover in a secure
place (Figure 7).
Plug
Hex Nuts
Figure 6
NOTE: If the fan motor plug is connected to the fan housing receptacle, unplug so the blower
assembly can be completely removed.
Screw
Figure 7
Duct
Collar
Wire
Compartment
Cover
Tabs
Wire Compartment
Cover
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