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Bathroom Fan/Vent and Light Installation Watch host Amy Matthews as she helps the homeowners install a new bathroom fan. From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-301

After determining the best location for the placement of the new fan, Amy and Martin install the housing and light cover for the fan. They then head up to the attic to connect the fan to the roof vent.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Materials:

reciprocating saw
screwdriver
level
utility knife
cordless drill
screw gun
safety glasses
insulated flexible duct

Bathroom Fan/Vent and Light Installation

1. First, turn off your power at the breaker (figure A). Then, remove the existing light fixture (figure B).

2. From the attic, find a safe location, away from the joists and any wiring or pipes. Jab a screwdriver down through the ceiling to the center of your location (figure C).

3. Do that in two spots about a foot apart along the joist to have a reference point.

4. In the bathroom, use a level to draw a line connecting the two holes to mark the joist location (figure D).

5. Mark the area to be cut out using the vent as a template (figure E).

Figure D

Figure E

	Figure F
	Figure G
	Figure H

6. Score the lines with a utility knife to prevent the plaster from cracking, then cut out the opening with a reciprocating saw (figure F).

7. Up in the attic, set the fan housing in place and screw it to the joists (figure G).

8. Connect the supply wires to both the fan housing and the light. First the ground wires, then the white common wires and finally the black and red supply wires.

9. Plug the light into its outlet and connect the rest of the globe (figure H).

10. A double switch will run both the fan and the light. Be sure to connect the red wire to the switch you want to control the fan.

11. Attach the flexible duct to the vent and the housing adapter.

12. Attach the fixture (figure I).

13. After a little ceiling repair, the installation is complete (figure J)!

Figure I

Figure J

Next: Small Bathroom Vanity Installation

RESOURCES :

Bath Fan
Model #: PV005-09
Color: Brushed Nickel
Brand Name: Progress Lighting
Website: www.progresslighting.com

Vanity, Sink, Faucet and Accessories
32" Vanity w/ marble top (optional)
Model #: 9432.200 (vanity), 9432.492 (marble top)
Brand Name: Providence
Color: Weathered White

Undercounter sink
Model #: 0495.221
Brand Name: Ovalyn

Widespread faucet
Model #: 2555.801

Wall sconce
Model #:2555.081

Tumbler/toothbrush holder
Model #: 2555.091

Toilet paper holder
Model #: 2555.061

24" Towel bar
Model #: 2555.034

18" Towel bar
Model #: 2555.018
Manufacturer: American Standard
Website: www.americanstandard-us.com