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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MODEL   QTRE100S  

WARNING  

  

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR IN-

JURY 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 promi-

nent 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 stan-

dards, including fire-rated construction codes and standards.

4.  Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting

of  gases  through  the  flue  (chimney)  of  fuel  burning  equip-

ment  to  prevent  backdrafting.  Follow  the  heating  equipment

manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those

published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),

and  the American  Society  for Heating,  Refrigeration  and Air

Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authori-

ties.

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

electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

6.  Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

7.  Acceptable for use over a tub or shower when connected to

a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) - protected branch

circuit.

8.  This unit must be grounded.

CAUTION  

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

ous or explosive materials and vapors.

2.  This product is designed for installation in flat ceilings only. DO

NOT MOUNT THIS PRODUCT IN A WALL.

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

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

unit.

4.  Please read specification label on product for further information

and requirements.

HUMIDITY SENSING FAN

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Installer: Leave this manual with the homeowner.

For quiet and efficient operation, long life, and attractive appear-

ance - lower or remove grille and vacuum interior of unit with the

dusting brush attachment.

The motor is permanently lubricated and never needs oiling. If the

motor bearings are making excessive or unusual noises, replace

the motor / blower wheel assembly.

SENSOR CLEANING

The humidity sensor is mounted in the control housing. The sensor

will operate most reliably when cleaned occasionally as follows:

1. Disconnect power at service entrance.

2. Remove  the  grille.  Use  a  dry  dustcloth,  clean  toothbrush,

or lightly vacuum to clean sensor and grille. DO NOT USE

ABRASIVE CLOTH, STEEL WOOL PADS, OR SCOURING

POWDERS.

3. DO NOT USE cleaning sprays, solvents, or water on or near

the sensor!

OPERATION

The humidity control and fan can be operated separately. Use a

1- or 2-function wall control. Do not use a dimmer switch to operate

the humidity control. See “Connect Wiring” for details.

SENSOR OPERATION

The humidity-sensing

fan uses a sophisticated humidity sensor

that responds to: (a) rapid to moderate increases in humidity or (b)

humidity above a set-point. The humidity sensor may occasionally

turn the fan ON when environmental conditions change.

MANUAL ON WITH TIMED OFF

The humidity sensing fan has an additional operation feature. For

odor or vapor control, the fan can be energized by cycling the

power switch. Once the fan has been energized in this manner, it

will remain on for 20 minutes.

To manually energize the fan:

1. If fan power switch is already ON, proceed to Step 2; otherwise,

turn power switch ON for more than 1 second.

2. Turn fan power switch OFF for less than 1 second.

3. Turn fan power switch back ON and fan will turn ON.

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