BROAN 120 Register Heaters Instruction Manual

BROAN 120 Register Heaters

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE WINSTARNINGALLING 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 heater, turn controls to off, and turn off power to heater circuit at main disconnect panel (or operate 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 intakes or exhaust in anv 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 heater at least 6 inches from floor or 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 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.
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PLANNING

• This heater is intended to be used to supply supplemental heat from a wall location in new or existing construction.
• The heater can be operated using the Broan Model 86W Line-Voltage Thermostat from a wall location. Purchase the control separately.
• Plan to supply the heater with proper line voltage and appropriate power cable.
• NOTE: Power can be tapped from a nearby circuit depending on the heater wattage required and the amperage rating of the circuit.
• Heater can be converted to half-wattage to avoid overloading such circuits.
• The table below lists the ratings for each model.

120

| 120| 8.33 /4.16| 1000 /500| 3413 /1707
240| 4.16| 1000| 3413
208| 3.61| 750| 2560

124

| 120| 12.5/6.25| 1500 /750| 5120 /2560
240| 6.25| 1500| 5120
208| 5.41| 1125| 3840
128| 240| 6.33 /4.16| 2000 /1000| 6827 /3413
208| 7.21/3.61| 1500/750| 5120/2560

BOLD ratings are factory wired. See “OPTIONAL WIRING CONVERSION” section for wattage and voltage conversion instructions.

Follow these basic steps when installing this heater.

• Nail housing to
• Connect power
• Fasten heater assembly and grille to housing. (FIG. 1)

PREPARATION

1. Remove the retaining screw, unplug wiring harness and lift heater assembly from (FIG. 2)
2. Slide the wiring cover out of housing. (FIG. 3)

INSTALLATION

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.
(16″-ON-CENTER STUDS ONLY)

NOTE: Locate housing at least 6″ from the floor and any adjacent walls.

1. Choose which side of housing will be mounted directly to a wall stud. Then insert a mounting bracket from the opposite side into the channel at the top of the housing. (FIG. 4)
2. Use measuring guide on side of housing to position housing so that it will be flush with finished wall. Drive to (2) nails through the holes on side of housing and into stud. (FIG. 5)
3. Extend mounting bracket, level housing, and nail to other stud. (FIG. 6)

(24″-ON-CENTER STUDS ONLY)

1. Choose which side of housing will be mounted directly to a wall stud. From this side, push a mounting bracket as far as possible into the channel at the top of the housing.
   NOTE: Locate housing at least 6″ from the floor and any adjacent walls.

2. Use measuring guide on side of housing to position housing so that it will be flush with finished wall. Drive two (2) nails through the holes in side of housing and into stud. (FIG. 7)

3. Secure the two (2) mounting brackets together (with screw supplied). Level housing and nail to opposite stud, as shown.

WIRING

(ALL INSTALLATIONS)

1. Feed electrical power cable through open knockout in corner of housing and attach with appropriate connector. Allow 6″ of wire inside of housing.
   NOTE: Use other housing knockout when wiring units in parallel.

2. Connect black to black, white to white, green to green or bare wire. Replace wiring cover. (FIG. 8)

OPTIONAL WIRING CONVERSIONS

(FIGS. 9, 10, 11)

1. Conversion to half-wattage. (FIG. 9) The heater will produce less heat and use less electricity if converted to half-wattage. Disconnect ONE of the two (2) black wires (with insulated terminals) from the motor.

2. 120 VAC to 240 VAC Conversion (FIGS. 10 & 11)
   (Factory-wired 120 VAC Models 120 and 124 ONLY)
   These heaters can be converted to operate on 240 VAC.

3. Disconnect ONE of the two (2) black wires (with insulated terminals) from the motor.

4. Disconnect the two (2) white wires (with insulated terminals) from each other. Do not remove the white wire from beneath plastic wire tie.

5. Connect the black wire to the white wire.
   NOTE: When heater is converted from 120 VAC to 240 VAC, half-wattage conversion is not possible.

COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION

(NEW CONSTRUCTION)

1. A housing mask has been provided to keep construction dust, drywall spray, paint, etc. from damaging heater. Bend the flaps on the mask and push it into the heater housing.
   NOTE: Mask can be put in place before or after heater assembly is reinstalled.

2. Remove mask before operation.
   (ALL INSTALLATIONS)

3. Secure heater assembly with retaining screw and plug wiring harness into receptacle.

4. Fasten grille to heater with two (2) screws provided. (FIG. 13)

5. Turn on power at service entrance. Turn thermostat to its highest setting and make sure heating element and blower come on. Then turn it to its lowest setting and make sure element and blower shut off.

OPERATION

Before using heater, make sure heater has been properly installed according to installation steps beginning with the “PLANNING” section on page 1.

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.

THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
If heater fails to operate when thermostat is turned to its highest setting: Turn power off at service entrance. Remove knob and grille and press button marked “RESET”.

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

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, fluorescent lamp starters, tubes, halogen and incandescent bulbs, fuses, filters, 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 insufficient 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 finish, (i) Products in commercial or nonresidential use, or (j) damage caused by fire, flood 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 specified 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 finds 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 specific 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 field 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 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. 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

MODELS 120, 124 & 128

KEY NO. NUMERO DE CODIGO| PART NO. NUMERO DE PIEZAS| DESCRIPTION
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2| 98003036| Mounting Bracket (2 Required)
3| | #8–18 Sheet Metal Nut (2 Required)
5| 97005422| Receptacle Assembly
6| 98006975| Wiring Cover
7| 99020130| Blower Wheel
8| 99080248| Motor (Models 120 and 124)
 | 99080252| Motor (Model 128)
9| 99270735| Tab Adaptor
10| 99030194| Thermal Overload
11| 99271091| Guard
12| 98006974| Element Bracket
13| 99150491| Screw, #8–18 x 3/8 Ph. Pan Head (5 Required)
14| 99270741| Heating Element (Model 120)
 | 99270725| Heating Element (Model 124)
 | 99270742| Heating Element (Model 128)
15| 93270619| Wire Clamp
16| 97008682| Partition Plate Assembly
17| 99260428| Nut, #6–32 x 5/16 Keps (2 Required)
18| 97008856| Plug Assembly
19| 97008678| Overload Wire Assembly
20| | Screw, #8–18 x 5/8 Ph. Pan Head
21| 97013821| Grille (Includes Parts Bag*)
22| | Grille Screw (2 Required)
23| 93270493| Wire Tie
24| 99140470| Screw, #8–18 x 3/8 Ph. Truss Head
**| 97008724| Parts Bag (contains Key Nos. 3, 20 & 21)

Standard hardware – may be purchased locally.
Herrajes estandar – pueder comprarse localmente.
Not shown.
No ilustrad.
Always order replacement parts by”PART NO.”— NOT by “KEY NO.”

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