GE Ventilation Hood BF50 User Manual

BF50, BF50A, BF60, BF60A,  
BF60CP, BF60CPA, BF70,  
BF70A, BF75, BF85, BF85A  
Exhaust Fan User’s Guide  
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Item Stock Number(s): BF50, BF50A, BF60, BF60A, BF60CP, BF60CPA,  
BF70, BF70A, BF75, BF85, BF85A  
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -  
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OPERATING MANUAL  
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED.  
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH  
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!  
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION  
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce  
the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person, including the following:  
1. Read all instructions before installing or using exhaust fan.  
2. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.  
If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.  
4. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified  
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and  
standards, including fire-related construction.  
5. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting  
of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to  
prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment  
3. Before servicing or cleaning the 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.  
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 authorities.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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SECTION 5  
Wiring  
CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE  
PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.  
CAUTION: ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE  
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES, ORDINANCES, OR NATIONAL  
ELECTRICAL CODE. IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH METHODS OF  
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL WIRING, SECURE THE SERVICES OF A  
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.  
Figure 7  
1. Run wiring from an approved wall switch carrying the appropriate  
rating. One neutral (white), one ground (green or bare copper),  
and one hot (black lead connected to the switch). Secure the  
electrical wires to the housing with an approved electrical  
connector. Make sure you leave enough wiring in the box to make  
the connection to the fan’s receptacle.  
2. Install the grill by squeezing the two ends of the springs together  
and installing them up into the slots of the fan’s venturi. Push the  
grill up into position (Figure 8).  
2. From where you have access to inside the fan’s junction box,  
connect the White wire from the house to the White wire from  
the fan’s receptacle. Connect the Black wire from the wall switch  
to the Black wire from the fan’s receptacle. Connect the ground  
wire from the house to the Green wire from the fan’s receptacle  
(Figure 6). Use approved methods for all connections.  
Supply  
from  
house  
Figure 8  
3. Restore power and test your installation.  
White  
Hot (Black)  
SECTION 7  
Use and Care  
CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE  
Ground  
PANEL BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.  
Figure 6  
1. Cleaning the Grill: Remove grill and use a mild detergent, such  
as dishwashing liquid, and dry with a soft cloth. NEVER USE ANY  
ABRASIVE PADS OR SCOURING POWDERS. Completely dry grill  
before reinstalling. Refer to instructions in Section 6 Finishing the  
Installation, to reinstall grill.  
SECTION 6  
Completing the Installation  
1. Reinstall the fan’s venturi by holding it at approximately a 45 degree  
angle, hook the two tabs on the venturi into the slots on the housing  
and secure in place by tightening the venturi screw. Rotate the  
blower wheel by hand to ensure it spins freely. Now plug the fan  
motor into the receptacle (Figure 7).  
2. Cleaning the Fan Assembly: Unplug the motor cord from receptacle  
and loosen the venturi screw to remove the venturi from the unit.  
Wipe all parts with a dry cloth or gently vacuum the fan. NEVER  
IMMERSE ELECTRICAL PARTS IN WATER. Refer to instructions  
in Section 6 Finishing the Installation, to reinstall venturi.  
Troubleshooting Guide  
Trouble  
Probable Cause  
Suggested Remedy  
1. Fan does not operate when the switch is on.  
1a. A fuse may be blown or a circuit tripped.  
1a. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.  
1b. Connector plug from motor is not plugged in.  
1b. Turn off power to unit. Remove Grill and plug motor into  
receptacle in housing. Restore power to unit.  
1c. Wiring is not connected properly.  
2. Obstruction in the exhaust ducting.  
1c. Turn off power to unit. Check that all wires are connected.  
2. Fan is operating, but air moves slower than normal.  
3. Fan is operating louder than normal.  
2. Check for any obstructions in the ducting. The most common  
are bird nests in the roof cap or wall cap where the fan  
exhausts to the outside.  
3a. Motor is loose.  
3a. Turn off power to unit. Remove grill and check that all screws  
are fully tightened. Restore power to unit.  
3b. Fan blade is hitting housing of unit.  
3b. Call your dealer for service.  
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WARRANTY  
WHAT IS COVERED?  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?  
Full Five Year Parts Warranty from date of original proof of purchase. We will  
provide, free of charge, a replacement part that fails due to manufacturing  
defect in material or workmanship, when installed and used as directed in  
the User’s Guide.  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser for products purchased  
for ordinary home use.  
• Installation services or service trips to your home to teach you how to use  
the product.  
• Labor costs or the cost of replacement components as part of routine  
maintenance.  
• Failure or defects in product arising from Improper installation  
If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are  
responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting  
facilities. See the Installation Instructions provided with this product for  
electrical, exhaust and connection details.  
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.  
• Failure of the product if it is used for something other than the intended  
purpose of manufacturer or used commercially.  
• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods, acts of customer,  
or acts of God.  
This warranty contains the sole and exclusive warranty of GE for claims based on defects in these products. Upon the expiration of the warranty period, all  
such liability shall terminate. There are no other warranties, whether written, oral, implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED STATUTORY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY  
OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL GE BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFIT  
OR REVENUES, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCTS OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DAMAGE TO ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, OR COST OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS.  
IN NO EVENT, SHALL GE’S LIABILITY TO BUYER FROM THE SALE OF THESE PRODUCTS EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT SOLD AND ANY SUCH  
LIABILITY SHALL TERMINATE UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD.  
Read your User’s Guide. If you have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer.  
Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages and some states do not allow limitations on how  
long an implied warranty lasts, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other  
rights which vary from state to state and province to province.  
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Qty. Description  
Replacement Part #  
5S1201001  
5S1201002  
5S1201003  
5S1999001  
5S1999002  
5S1999003  
5S1201004  
5S1999004  
5S1201005  
5S1999005  
5S2201001  
5S1999006  
5S1299001  
5S1201006  
5S1201007  
5S1201008  
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Fan Housing  
3" Plastic Collar  
3" Plastic Damper  
Polarized Receptacle  
#10 Ground Screw  
14 ga Ground Wire  
Goose Neck Wire Cover  
#8 Screw  
Motor Plate  
Captive Screw  
Motor  
Hex Nut  
Impeller  
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5
14  
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9
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10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
13  
12  
7
Scroll  
Grill Springs  
Grill  
15  
16  
8
9
11  
10  
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