How many switches does this unit require? It would appear to be four: Exhaust fan, heater, ceiling light and night light. Is that correct?
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To control all functions individually, four switches would be required. I think Broan may make a specific 4-switch unit for it. However, I didn't use the night light and just used a generic 3-switch unit. I believe the included schematic assumes the use of the Broan switch, but is helpful in using a different switch also.
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You can get away with three. You don't need to wire the night light, if you don't want to.
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3 switches, light and night light are on the same switch. Left is off, middle is full light and right is night light. middle switch is the fan and lower switch is the heater.
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You will need a switch and some wire. You can find wiring diagrams online for a basic switch wiring. I have 4 of these wired to 2 switches. They are great
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The unit is not sold with an on-off wall switch. Unless you are an experienced and qualified electrician, I absolutely recommend that you spend the extra bucks to have it properly installed with a dedicated circuit for the heat and separate circuits for the light and fan. I also recommend putting the fan on a timer in order to ensure the moisture is properly vented after every shower.
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This switch (I have one installed) has 3 functions. One for the night light, one for the "big light" and one for the fan. Works great. I've had it for about 6 months when I bought my awesome panasonic bathroom fans. :).
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not an electrician, but that didn't stopme from replacing a standard light switch with motion sensor. HP of fan is not revilement, all the switch does is allow power to go to the the device. If the fans are operated from two separate switches, best use 2 motion sensors.
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The fan and lights are on different circuits. The lights are not automatic, and will require switches.The fan is automatic. I used a two pole motion sensing switch that turns the night light on when some enters the room, and the regular light has to be manually activated. Both lights turn off when the room is vacant for ten minutes . You could use a similar setup, and add the fan.
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This fan does not come with a switch. If you have a 3 conductor romex cable run to the fan, then you can have separate switches for fan and light.
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Yes u can wire it with a switch, but i had it wired into the box. The thermo on the heater is adjustable and can be shut off easily. In my opinion having 2 switches would be stupid. No idea on length of time but i can say it will heat an 800 square foot room from freezing temps to about 65 in a day. If u are planning on it being quick, either turn it on the night before, or have a smaller area. It is effecient and quiet, but does not put out as much heat as a salamander.
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If you want to control the fan and light separately then you will need a switch for each. If the night light is to be constantly on, then you will need a separate non-switched power source for that light. If you want to control the night light also you will need a third switch.In my installation I had one switch and no non-switched power since I was replacing a simple fan and I did not want to rewire the bathroom. The light and fan come on together when the switch is turned on. I didn't use the night light since I had no always-on source of power. For each thing (fan, light, night light) that you wish to turn on and off separately you will need a switch. If you want to control the fan and light separately then you will need a switch for each. If the night light is to be constantly on, then you will need a separate non-switched power source for that light. If you want to control the night light also you will need a third switch.In my installation I had one switch and no non-switched power since I was replacing a simple fan and I did not want to rewire the bathroom. The light and fan come on together when the switch is turned on. I didn't use the night light since I had no always-on source of power. For each thing (fan, light,... » Read More If you want to control the fan and light separately then you will need a switch for each. If the night light is to be constantly on, then you will need a separate non-switched power source for that light. If you want to control the night light also you will need a third switch.In my installation I had one switch and no non-switched power since I was replacing a simple fan and I did not want to rewire the bathroom. The light and fan come on together when the switch is turned on. I didn't use the night light since I had no always-on source of power. For each thing (fan, light, night light) that you wish to turn on and off separately you will need a switch. « Show Less
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I believe that you will need two wall switches --- one for turning the fan on/off and one for turning the light on/off.
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Unfortunately I had my electrician do the install. I can tell you that the Heater should go on the top switch, fan in the middle, and the bottom switch actually is for the Heater/Fan over head light and night lights. You push the switch left for the overhead light, middle is off, right is night light. Hope this Helps...Happy Holidays!
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You need a electrician to look at your fan. The switch is designed to work with Panasonic exhaust fan. Not sure what fan you have
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Suzan - I believe you wanted to say that you have a 3 single-pole combination switches - right? In other words you have a one device with 3 rocking switches to control 2 lights and a fan. In this case I will concur with Kevin that you need electrical wall done by qualified professional. Alternatively you could get some nifty solution where a wireless "smart" switch would control a "smart" bulb. Those switches and bulbs ought to be on the market by now. In such case you would just stick the "smart" switches on the wall with a double stick tape and use this device to control only the fan. Suzan - I believe you wanted to say that you have a 3 single-pole combination switches - right? In other words you have a one device with 3 rocking switches to control 2 lights and a fan. In this case I will concur with Kevin that you need electrical wall done by qualified professional. Alternatively you could get some nifty solution where a wireless "smart" switch would control a "smart" bulb. Those switches and bulbs ought to be on the market by now. In such case you would just stick the "smart" switches on the wall with a double stick tape and use this... » Read More Suzan - I believe you wanted to say that you have a 3 single-pole combination switches - right? In other words you have a one device with 3 rocking switches to control 2 lights and a fan. In this case I will concur with Kevin that you need electrical wall done by qualified professional. Alternatively you could get some nifty solution where a wireless "smart" switch would control a "smart" bulb. Those switches and bulbs ought to be on the market by now. In such case you would just stick the "smart" switches on the wall with a double stick tape and use this device to control only the fan. « Show Less
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Mine is on one switch. However go to the manufacturer website and you can call them and their technicians will help you. I called them when i was unsure of which fan to purchase for my bathroom. They were great.
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NO MORE boards!! Take it out and throw it away! You can wire it direct to the switch or: I use a wall switch for two lamps in my hallway. They draw so little current you could wire 6 units to one switch, although you might just want to try one first-they put out a lot of light and virtually no heat. Best thing I ever did for those thin-lites.
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Just one switch.....turn it on, regulate how much heat you want, turn it off......I have a small bathroom and if I wait 15-20 minutes, it is great versus a cold tile floor! Hoo RAH!
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It is connected to the 3 switch control. Has a low output light. When wired for optimal functionality, put in a 2 gang box, using the Lutron maestro timer for the exhaust fan, then the tri-control switch for the fluorescent light, night light, and heater. It works well but you need to follow directions about circuits needed for proper operation.