NuTone 9960-R03 Installation Instructions Manual

Heat-Light Combination
(with Night Light)
MODEL: 9960-R03

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING
THIS HEATER.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
observe the following:
1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address
or telephone number listed in the warranty.
2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service
panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent
power from being switched on accidentally. When the service
disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a
qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and
standards, including fire-rated construction codes and
standards.
4. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage
electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
5. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture, pillows, bedding, papers, clothes, etc. and curtains at
least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater.
6. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or
near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.
7. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at service panel and have heater inspected by a
reputable electrician before reusing.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off, and turn off power to
heater circuit at main disconnect panel (or operate internal
disconnect switch, if provided).
10.Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or
exhaust opening, as this may cause an electric shock or fire,
or damage the heater.
11.To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in
any manner.
12.A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not
use it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable vapors or
liquids are used or stored.
13.Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use
not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
14.Install heater at least 12 inches from floor or any adjacent wall.
15.To avoid electrical shock: Do not install unit in a tub or shower
enclosure or any location where it may come in contact with
water. Never place a switch where it can be reached from a
tub or shower.
16.This product is designed for installation in ceilings up to a 12/12
pitch. Duct connector must point up. DO NOT MOUNT THIS
PRODUCT IN A WALL.
17.Do not connect heater to dimmer switch or speed control.
18.Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
19.Provide a separate 20 AMP circuit. Use 12 GA. power cable of
type which meets code.
20.This product must be grounded.
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In a new construction site, install the housing (complete
with heater) during rough-in construction of the building. The
light assembly and the grille should be installed when the
finished ceiling is in place.
Installation in an existing, finished building requires an
accessible area (attic or crawl space) above the planned
location. See "INSTALLATION IN EXISTING
CONSTRUCTION. "
Do not install closer than 12 inches to a vertical surface.
Do not install over tub or shower enclosure.
• For installation in sloped ceilings up to 12/12 pitch.
• Ductwork must point up.
UNIT DIMENSIONS
Refer to Figure 1 for housing's dimensions.
NOTE: If there will be a finished second floor above,
the Model 9960 housing requires a minimum of 2" x 8"
joist construction for mounting.
WIRING AND DUCTWORK
1. Run the required wiring during rough-in stage of
construction.
2. Total connected load: 1680 watts.
3. Plan to run 120vAC, 60 Hz wiring (with ground) on a
separate 20 Amp circuit from a power source, through
the provided wall switch, to the housing's junction box.
See wiring diagram.
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FIGURE 1
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