Broan 120 Manual

MODELS 120, 124 & 128
REGISTER HEATERS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
WARNING
INSTALLING OR USING THIS HEATER.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, 1. ALL ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE DONE IN ACCOR-
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
2. WHEN WIRING, SERVICING OR CLEANING THIS
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
3. To avoid electrical shock:
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.
4. DO NOT install this unit in an area where chemicals or
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
CAUTION
least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater.
6. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by
1. This product may ONLY be installed horizontally in a wall.
or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left
operating and unattended.
2. Install heater at least 6" from floor or any adjacent vertical
7. Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at service panel and have heater inspected by a reputable
3. DO NOT locate heater behind a door, furniture, drapes,
electrician before reusing.
4. Provide heater with an appropriately-rated electrical
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
5. DO NOT CONNECT HEATER TO DIMMER SWITCH
disconnect switch, if provided).
10. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or
6. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbal-
exhaust opening, as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or
damage the heater.
7. Please read specification label on product for further
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
PLANNING
it in areas where gasoline, paint, or flammable vapors or liquids
are used or stored.
This heater is intended to be used to supply supplemental
13. Use this heater only as described in this
heat from a wall location in new or existing construction.
manual. Any other use not recommended by the
The heater can be operated using the Broan Model 86
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or
Line-Voltage Thermostat from a wall location. Purchase the
injury to persons.
control separately.
Plan to supply the heater with proper line voltage and ap-
14. Install heater at least 6 inches from floor or any
propriate power cable.
adjacent wall.
NOTE: Power can be tapped from a nearby circuit depend-
15. To avoid electrical shock: Do not install unit in a
ing on the heater wattage required and the amperage rating
tub or shower enclosure or any location where
of the circuit.
it may come in contact with water. Never place
Heater can be converted to half-wattage to avoid overload-
a switch where it can be reached from a tub or
ing such circuits.
shower.
The table below lists the ratings for each model.
16. This product may ONLY be installed horizontally
in a wall. Do not mount in any other position.
17. Do not connect heater to dimmer switch or
speed control.
18. This product must be grounded.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLER: Leave This Manual With The Homeowner. HOMEOWNER: Use and Care Information on Page 3.
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THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANCE WITH LOCAL OR NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE AS APPLICABLE. FOR SAFETY, THIS PROD-
UCT MUST BE GROUNDED. IF YOU ARE UNFAMIL-
IAR WITH METHODS OF INSTALLING ELECTRICAL
WIRING, SECURE THE SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.
UNIT, TURN OFF POWER AND LOCK OUT SERVICE
PANEL. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD ALLOW OTHERS
OR THERMOSTAT TO TURN ON POWER UNEX-
PECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE FATAL 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.
other flammables are stored or used. Explosion and fire
may result.
DO NOT MOUNT IN ANY OTHER POSITION.
surface.
etc., where the air flow to the unit would be restricted.
circuit to prevent tripped breakers or blown fuses (See
chart below.)
OR SPEED CONTROL.
anced impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust,
etc., off power unit.
information and requirements.
FIG. 1
DRYWALL
GRILLE/
WALL
STUD
HEATER
HOUSING
POWER
CABLE