Humidity Sensing Fan/Fluorescent Light/Night Light Instructions Cleaning & Maintenance
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MODEL QTXEN110SFLT   
WARNING   
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OB-
SERVE 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 ser-
vice 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 qualied person(s) in accordance 
with all  applicable codes and  standards, 
including re-rated construction codes and 
standards.
4.  Sufcient air is needed for proper combustion 
and exhausting of gases through the ue 
(chimney) of fuel burning equipment to pre-
vent backdrafting. Follow the heating equip-
ment  manufacturer’s guideline and safety 
standards such as those published by the 
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 
and the American Society for Heating, Re-
frigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers 
(ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
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 hazardous or explosive materials 
and vapors.
2.  This product is designed for installation in 
at 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 specication label on product for 
further information and requirements.
HUMIDITY SENSING
FAN / FLUORESCENT LIGHT / NIGHT LIGHT
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING & 
MAINTENANCE
Installer: Leave this manual 
with the homeowner.
For quiet and efcient operation, long life, 
and attractive appearance - 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 with the exact service motor. The 
impeller should also be replaced.
SENSOR CLEANING
The humidity sensor is mounted in the grille. 
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
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The  humidity  control  and  fan  can  be 
oper-ated separately. Use a 1- or 2-func-
tion wall control. Do not use a dimmer 
switch to operate the humidity control or 
light. See “Connect Wiring” for details.
SENSOR OPERATION
This  humidity-sensing
fan  responds  to:     
(a)  rapid  to  moderate humidity  increases 
and (b) humidity above a 50%-100% rela-
tive humidity set-point. (a) and (b) are set 
with “SENSITIVITY” adjustment. Fan may 
occasionally turn on when environ-mental 
conditions change. If the fan contin-uously 
responds to changing environ-mental condi-
tions, “SENSITIVITY” adjust-ment may be 
required (see section below).
STATUS INDICATOR
This indicator can only be seen by looking 
directly at it. Normal mode is 5-seconds  on 
and off.  If it blinks rapidly for 5-seconds and 
then off, check sensor connections on grille 
and fan housing. 
MANUAL ON WITH TIMED OFF
For odor or vapor control, the fan can be en-
ergized by cycling its wall-mounted switch 
if one is installed. Once the fan has been 
turned on in this manner, it will remain on 
for the set “TIMER” period.
To manually energize the fan:
1. Go  to  Step  2  if  switch  is  already  on; 
otherwise, turn switch on for more than 
1 second.
2. Switch off for less than 1 second.
3. Switch back on and fan will turn on.
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
“SENSITIVITY”  has  been  factory  set  for 
most shower applications. If the fan is in a 
tub area or is used for dampness control, 
the  “SENSITIVITY”  may  need  to  be  in-
creased toward maximum (“MAX.”). If the 
control is responding too often to changing 
environmental  conditions,  adjustment  to-
ward less (“MIN.”) “SENSITIVITY” may be 
required. To adjust the “SENSITIVITY”:
1. Turn  power  off  at  electrical  service 
panel.
2. T hr o u gh   t he   gri l le,   lo c a te  t he 
“SENSITIVITY” screwdriver slot.
3. Using a  small,  at-blade  screwdriver, 
carefully rotate “SENSITIVITY” adjust-
ment toward “MAX.” or “MIN.”
4. Turn  power  on  and  check  operation 
by turning on shower or other humidity 
source until fan turns on.
5. Repeat above steps if necessary.
TIMER ADJUSTMENT
This humidity-sensing fan has a “TIMER”. It 
is user-adjustable from 5 to 60 minutes and 
is factory-set at 20 minutes. The “TIMER” 
controls how long  the fan remains on (a) 
after rise in humidity and (b) humidity level 
are both below the user-adjustable “SEN-
SITIVITY” setting or after being energized 
by cycling power switch.
To adjust the “TIMER”:
1. Disconnect power at electrical service 
panel.
2. Through the grille, locate the “TIMER” 
screwdriver slot.
3. Using a  small,  at-blade  screwdriver, 
carefully rotate “TIMER” adjustment to 
desired setting (5 to 60 minutes).
4. Check  operation  by  cycling  power 
switch as  instructed  under  “MANUAL 
ON WITH TIMED OFF” or by turning on 
a humidity source until fan turns on.
5. Check  “TIMER”  setting with  watch  or 
clock after  turning humidity  source off 
if it was turned on it Step 4.
6. Repeat above steps if necessary.








