BROAN LP80 Premium Radiation Damper Installation Guide

: June 13, 2024
: Broan

Table of Contents

BROAN LP80 Premium Radiation Damper
Product Information
Usage
Tools Required
Preparation
Plan Installation
Install Grille
Service Feature For Fans
Warranty
References
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BROAN LP80 Premium Radiation Damper

Product Information

Product Name: Premium Radiation Damper (RDF1)
Installation Guide: Included in the package
Compatible Ventilation Fan Models:
- Broan LP80, LP110, XB50, XB80, XB110, ZB80, ZB110
- NuTone LPN80, XN50, XN80, XN110, ZN80, ZN110
- Twin City T080E, T110E, T080LP
Usage: For use with 1, 2, or 3-Hour-Rated Floor-Ceiling and Roof-Ceiling Designs. Flat Ceiling / Horizontal Mount Only.

Usage

For use with 1, 2, or 3-Hour-Rated Floor-Ceiling and Roof-Ceiling Designs.
Flat Ceiling / Horizontal Mount Only.
For use with the following ventilation fan models:
Broan LP80, LP110, XB50, XB80, XB110, ZB80, ZB110
NuTone LPN80, XN50, XN80, XN110, ZN80, ZN110
Twin City T080E, T110E, T080LP

Tools Required

Preparation

Attach Damper Assembly to Fan
Use mounting screws provided – 1 through each side of housing.
A mask has been pre-installed to keep construction dust, drywall spray, paint, etc. from damaging the damper and fan. Leave mask in place during installation.

Plan Installation

In a suspended ceiling, locate ceiling penetration within ceiling panels, without cutting any ceiling suspension main runners or cross tees.
If required, a maximum of one runner or cross tee may be cut to accommodate desired location. Cut ends must be supported by a minimum 12 steel wire gauge (3mm) vertical hanger wire.

Concrete Slab or T-Bar Construction – UL / cUL Installation

3A Install Fan/Damper Assembly

Mount fan/damper assembly to the deck or ceiling structure above or adjacent to the assembly.
If the assembly is hung from the structure above, a minimum 12 steel wire gauge (3mm) hanger wire must be used. The unit must be hung with four wires, one on each side.
If the assembly is directly mounted to the adjacent structure, use #8 (M4) sheet metal screws or 1/4” (6 mm) diameter bolts with nuts to fasten it to the structure.
Position fan/damper assembly so finished ceiling is flush with bottom edge of damper.

The ceiling opening must be no larger than the outside of the damper. Wood Construction – Installation

3B Install Fan/Damper Assembly

Mount the fan/damper assembly directly to the adjacent structure.
Position fan/damper assembly so finished ceiling is flush with bot-tom edge of damper.
The ceiling opening must be no larger than the outside of the damper.

Finish Fan Installation

Follow instructions packed with fan to connect duct-work and electrical wiring to fan.
Finish ceiling around damper housing.

Install Grille

REMOVE THE MASK BEFORE INSTALLING GRILLE OR OPERATINAG FAN.
Attach the grille over the inlet face of the damper by inserting the grille springs into the slots in the sides of the damper, then push grille against ceiling.

Service Feature For Fans

If your ventilation fan needs service, the inner damper can be removed from the outer frame without disturbing the surrounding ceiling material.
Remove (4) screws, then lower the inner damper to access ventilation fan. Replace the inner damper before operating fan.

Service Parts

Outer Frame Mounting Screws (4)

Warranty

BROAN-NUTONE ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Broan-NuTone warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its products that such products will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. During this one-year period, Broan-NuTone will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge, any product or part that is found to be defective under normal use and service.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO FLUORESCENT LAMP STARTERS, TUBES, HALOGEN AND INCANDESCENT BULBS, FUSES, FILTERS, DUCTS, ROOF CAPS, WALL CAPS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES FOR DUCTING. This warranty does not cover (a) normal maintenance and service or (b) any products or parts which have been subject to misuse, negligence, accident, improper maintenance or repair (other than by Broan- NuTone), faulty installation or installation contrary to recommended installation instructions.

The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the one-year period as specified for the express warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

BROAN-NUTONE’S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT BROAN-NUTONE’S OPTION, SHALL BE THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY. BROAN- NUTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH PRODUCT USE OR PERFORMANCE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. This warranty supersedes all prior warranties.
To qualify for warranty service, you must (a) notify Broan-NuTone at the address or telephone number below, (b) give the model number and part identification and (c) describe the nature of any defect in the product or part. At the time of requesting warranty service, you must present evidence of the original purchase date.
Broan-NuTone LLC, 926 West State Street, Hartford, Wisconsin, USA 53027 Broan-NuTone.com 800-558-1711
Venmar Ventilation ULC, 550 Lemire Blvd., Drummondville, Québec, Canada J2C 7W9 Broan-NuTone.ca 800-567-3855

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