You are now viewing the owner's manual for your Broan Ventilation Hood, model number .This guide is designed to help you understand the features, functionalities, and maintenance requirements of your Ventilation Hood. Remember, your Broan Ventilation Hood is not just an appliance; it's an investment in your daily comfort and convenience. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this manual to ensure you get the most out of your Broan Ventilation Hood.

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MODELS   355CSOBK • 355CSOBR

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WARNING  

  

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, disable the ventilator by cover-

ing the solar panel with cardboard or disconnecting the wires

from the motor terminals (note wire locations when disconnect-

ing).

3.  Installation work must be done by a qualified person(s) in ac-

cordance with all applicable codes and standards, including

fire-rated construction codes and standards.

4.  If removing an existing 120 VAC powered attic ventilator, use

only  a  qualified  person(s)  to  remove  any  electrical  wiring  in

accordance with all applicable codes and standards.

5.  Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting

of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment

to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment manufac-

turer's guidelines and safety standards such as those published

by  the  National  Fire  Protection Association  (NFPA),  and  the

American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Condition-

ing Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

6.  When  cutting  or  drilling  into  wall  or  ceiling,  do  not  damage

electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

CAUTION  

1.  For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazard-

ous or explosive materials and vapors.

2.  To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced

impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power

unit.

3.  This unit has an unguarded impeller. Do not use in locations

readily accessible to people or animals.

4.  This ventilator operates when the solar panel is exposed to

sun light. To reduce risk of injury while installing, servicing or

cleaning unit, cover the solar panel with cardboard or discon-

nect the wires from the motor terminals (note wire locations

when disconnecting).

5.  The  recommended  open  air  inlet  for  this  ventilator  is  4.25

square feet. The best location for these air intake vents are

under the eaves with direct access to the attic. Failure to pro-

vide these intakes could cause natural-draft gas appliances to

backdraft.

6.  Your attic fan installation will create a screened opening into

your attic space. During a heavy rain storm there could be a

light spray of rain into this attic space. This is a normal condi-

tion with all attic ventilators and will not cause any damage to

the structure. We recommend that you do not store any valu-

able articles directly under the fan opening in the roof.

7.  This ventilator is intended for roof installation. Broan Models

353  &  353SOBK  Gable  Mount  Ventilators  are  available  for

side wall applications.

8.  The  plastic  ventilator  dome  and  base  may  be  painted  with

high quality paint. Follow the paint manufacturer's recommen-

dations for acrylic and ABS plastic as appropriate. Take care

to avoid getting paint on the solar panel.

9.  Please read specification label on product for further informa-

tion and requirements.

10. The  installation  instructions  contained  in  this  document  are

only  a  recommendation  and  individual  professionals  may

have  their  own  methods  of  installation.    If  your  roof  has  an

existing warranty, installation of this product by anyone other

than those who installed the roof may jeopardize any future

warranty claim. Please check with the original installer of your

roof if this is a concern.

ROOF-MOUNT CURB

SOLAR POWERED 

ATTIC VENTILATOR

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Drill

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1/4" Drill Bit

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Sabre Saw or Keyhole Saw

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Hammer

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Ruler / Tape Measure

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Pencil, Marker or Scribe

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Utility Knife

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Pry Bar (to remove roofing nails)

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5/16" Socket and Extension

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Roofing Cement

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Galvanized Roofing Nails (1¾" min.)

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

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