BROAN 157 Fan Forced Ceiling Heater Installation Guide

June 14, 2024
Broan

BROAN 157 Fan Forced Ceiling Heater

Specifications

  • Model: 157 Ceiling Heater
  • Power Supply: 120 VAC
  • Amperage: Minimum 15 Amps
  • Installation: Horizontal ceiling installation only

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

Before installing the Model 157 Ceiling Heater, please read and follow these instructions:

  1. Ensure all power is switched off at the service panel before starting installation.
  2. Consult a qualified person(s) to perform the installation,  including electrical wiring, in accordance with applicable codes  and standards.
  3. Install the heater at least 12 inches away from any adjacent wall.
  4. Ensure proper grounding of the product.

Safety Precautions

To ensure safe usage of the Model 157 Ceiling Heater, please  observe the following precautions:

  1. Do not use the heater outdoors.
  2. Avoid contact with hot surfaces to prevent burns.
  3. Keep combustible materials at least 3 feet (0.9 m) away from the front of the heater.
  4. Exercise extreme caution when using the heater near children, invalids, or when left unattended.
  5. Do not operate the heater if it malfunctions; disconnect power  and have it inspected by a reputable electrician.
  6. Avoid inserting foreign objects into ventilation or exhaust  openings.
  7. Do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.
  8. Avoid using the heater in areas where flammable materials are  used or stored.
  9. Do not install the unit in a tub or shower enclosure or any location where it may come in contact with water.
  10. Ensure the heater is mounted horizontally on the ceiling and not on a wall or sloped ceiling.
  11. Do not connect the heater to a dimmer switch or speed control.

Power and Disconnecting

Follow these instructions for powering and disconnecting the  Model 157 Ceiling Heater:

  • To disconnect the heater, turn off the controls and switch off the power at the main disconnect panel or internal disconnect switch (if provided).
  • Provide the heater with a separate 15 Amp (minimum), 120 VAC circuit.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use the Model 157 Ceiling Heater outdoors?
A: No, this heater is not designed for outdoor use. It should only be used indoors.

Q: Can I mount the heater on a wall or sloped ceiling?
A: No, this product is designed for horizontal ceiling installation only. It should not be mounted on a wall or sloped ceiling.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 the heater, turn the controls to off, and turn off power to heater circuit at main disconnect panel (or operate the 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 intake 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 a heater at least 12 inches from 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 horizontal ceiling installation only. DO NOT MOUNT THIS PRODUCT ON A WALL OR SLOPED CEILING.
  17. Do not connect the heater to the dimmer switch or speed control.
  18. Provide the heater with a SEPARATE 15 AMP (minimum), 120 VAC circuit.
  19. This product must be grounded.
  20. Ceiling heaters are intended to provide  supplemental heat and not to take the place of a home’s main heat source.
  21. It is recommended that heater operation is controlled with a choice of Broan wall controls, available separately. (Model 86W Line-Voltage Thermostat or Model 61W/61V 15-Minute  Timer.
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PLANNING

This heater is intended to be used to supply supplemental heat from a ceiling location in new or existing  construction. Choose a location where edge of heater will be at  least 12″ from any adjacent vertical surface.  The heater can be operated using an ON/OFF switch, timer (Broan Model 61W/61V 15-Minute Timer), or thermostat (Broan Model 86W Line-Voltage Thermostat). Purchase the control separately.  Plan to supply the heater with proper line voltage and appropriate power cable for its maximum wattage rating.
The heater attaches directly to any standard 3½”  and 4″ round, or 4″ octagon ceiling electrical box. Follow these basic steps when installing this  heater: (FIG. 1)

  • Mount electrical box in ceiling and attach power cable to it.
  • Connect wiring and fasten heater to electrical  box.
  • Install grille.

INSTALLATION

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WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
CAUTION : High temperature, risk of fire, keep electrical cords, drapery, furnishings, and other combustibles at least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front of the heater and away from the side  and rear.

  1. Mount electrical box. (FIG. 2) Position electrical box flush or slightly recessed in ceiling and mount it securely. 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.

  2. Connect wiring. (FIG. 3) Run electrical cable into box and secure with  appropriate connector. Allow 6″ of wire inside box.

  3. Wire the heater. (FIGS. 4 & 5) Attach electrical power cable to heater. Connect black to black, white to white, and green or bare wire to ground screw.
    Complete the wiring by adding a wall control. Follow the pictorial or schematic diagram

  4. Attach heater to electrical box. (FIG. 6) Tuck wires up into electrical box. Fit screw heads from electrical box into appropriate keyholes, as shown. Twist heater clockwise to hold it in place. (FIG. 7)  Tighten two (2) electrical box screws. (FIG. 8)

  5. Install grille. (FIG. 9) Use grille screw (provided) to attach grille, as shown.

OPERATION

Before using heater, make sure heater has been properly installed according to installation steps beginning with the “PLANNING” section

MAINTENANCE

The following maintenance and cleaning tasks can be performed by the user. All other servicing must be performed by an authorized technician If you have any questions, please consult with our customer service department at: 800-558-1711.

LUBRICATION
The heater is permanently lubricated and never  needs oiling or disassembly.

CLEANING
Clean heater once a month as follows:

  1. Turn off power at service panel.
  2. Make sure heating element is cool.
  3. Use a soft brush attachment to gently vacuum grille openings or wipe grille clean with a soft cloth.
  4. Restore power.

CAUTION : METAL AND ELECTRICAL PARTS SHOULD NEVER BE IMMERSED IN WATER.

WARRANTY

Limited Warranty
Warranty Period and Exclusions: Broan-NuTone LLC (the “Company”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its product (“you”) that the product (the “Product”) will be free from material defects in the Product or its workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
The limited warranty period for any replacement parts provided by the Company and for any Products repaired or replaced under this limited warranty shall be the remainder of the original warranty period.
This warranty does not cover speed controls, fl uorescent lamp starters, tubes, halogen and incandescent bulbs, fuses, fi lters, ducts, roof caps, wall caps and other accessories for ducting that may be purchased separately and installed with the Product. This warranty also does not cover (a) normal maintenance and service, (b) normal wear and tear, (c) any Products or parts which have been subject to misuse, abuse, abnormal usage, negligence, accident, improper or insuffi cient maintenance, storage or repair (other than repair by the Company), (d) damage caused by faulty installation, or installation or use contrary to recommendations or instructions, (e) any Product that has been moved from its original point of installation, (f) damage caused by environmental or natural elements, (g) damage in transit, (h) natural wear of fi nish, (i) Products in commercial or nonresidential use, or (j) damage caused by fi re, fl ood or other act of God. This warranty covers only Products sold to original consumers in the United States by the Company or U.S. distributors authorized by the Company. This warranty supersedes all prior warranties and is not transferable from the original  consumer purchaser.

No Other Warranties:
This Limited Warranty contains the Company’s sole obligation and your sole remedy for defective products. The foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of any other warranties, express or implied. THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, AND DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. To the extent that applicable law prohibits the exclusion of implied warranties, the duration of any applicable implied warranty is limited to the period specifi ed for the express warranty above. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Any oral or written description of the Product is for the sole purpose of identifying it and shall not be construed as an express warranty. Whenever possible, each provision of this Limited Warranty shall be interpreted in such  manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision is held to be prohibited or invalid, such provision shall be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the other remaining provisions of the Limited Warranty.

Remedy:
During the applicable limited warranty period, the Company will, at its option, provide replacement parts for, or repair or replace, without charge, any Product or part thereof, to the extent the Company fi nds it to be covered by and in breach of this limited warranty under normal use and service. The Company will ship the repaired or replaced Product or replacement parts to you at no charge. You are responsible for all costs for removal, reinstallation and shipping, insurance or other freight charges incurred in the shipment of the Product or part to the Company. If you must send the Product or part to the Company, as instructed by the Company, you must properly pack the Product or part—the Company is not responsible for damage in transit. The Company reserves the right to utilize reconditioned, refurbished, repaired or remanufactured Products or parts in the warranty repair or replacement process. Such Products and parts will be comparable in function and performance to an original Product or part and warranted for the remainder  of the original warranty period.

Exclusion of Damages:
THE COMPANY’S OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS, OR REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT THE COMPANY’S OPTION, SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE COMPANY’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, ITS 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 specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
This warranty covers only replacement or repair of defective Products or parts thereof at the Company’s main facility and does not include the cost of fi eld service travel and living expenses.
Any assistance the Company provides to or procures for you outside the terms, limitations or exclusions of this limited warranty will not constitute a waiver of such terms, limitations or exclusions, nor will such assistance extend or revive the warranty. The Company will not reimburse you for any expenses incurred by you in repairing or replacing any defective Product, except for those incurred with the Company’s prior written permission. How to Obtain Warranty Service: To qualify for warranty service, you must (a) notify the Company at the address or telephone number stated below within seven (7) days of discovering the covered defect, (b) give the model number and part identifi cation 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. If you cannot provide a copy of the original written limited warranty, then the terms of the Company’s most current written limited warranty for your particular product will control. The most current limited written warranties for the Company’s products can be found at www.broan.com.
Broan-NuTone LLC 926 West State Street, Hartford, WI 53027 www.broan.com 800-637-1453

SERVICE PARTS

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KEY NO.

N.O CODIGO

| PART NO.

N.O PIEZA

| ****

DESCRIPTION

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1| 99150611| Green Ground Screw, #8B-18 x 3/8″ Hex Hd.
2| 04200-14| #8-32 Hex Nut w/serrated Washer (2 Req.)
3| 05100-13| Cup Washer
4| 04126-00| #8B Sheet Metal Nut – “U” Type
5| 98008740| Ceiling Pan
6| 02159-00| Bushing
7| 99270721| Terminal Block
8| 02144-01| Black Wire Assembly
9| 99160313| #6-32 x ¼” Pan Hd. Mach. Screw (4 Req.)
10| 99150527| #8B-18 x ½” PH Pan Hd. Screw
11| 99080437| Motor
12| 06116-00| Fan Blade
13| 98008741| Reflector
14| 99150478| #8B-18 x 3/8″ PH Truss Hd. Screw (6 Req.)
15| 98008742| Element Support (3 Req.)
16| 99270744| Element
17| 25045-00| Grille
18| 99090680| Nameplate
19| 99150491| #8B-18 x 3/8″ Phillips Pan Hd. Screw
20| 06317-00| Installation Hook
21| 02144-02| White Wire Assembly
22| 05100-10| Washer (2 Req.)
23| 99271125| Thermal Cutoff

MODEL 157

Order replacement parts by “PART NO.” – NOT by KEY NO.”
Broan-NuTone LLC, 926 West State Street, Hartford, Wisconsin U.S.A. 53027 www .broan-nutone.com 800-558-1711

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