How do I stop my bathroom fan from flapping?
Foam it up This is one of the cheapest solutions to stop the fan to flap is by getting some soft foam and self-adhesive weather-stripping tape to tape the exhaust hood where the flapper hits the metal. In most cases, this will stop the noise.
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How do you read a NuTone date code?

How can I tell the age of a NuTone heat pump or air conditioner from the serial number? The fourth and fifth digits of a NuTone serial number are the year of manufacture.
How do I stop my damper fan from noisy?
Stop vent clanging with dampers Often a stiff wind will open vent dampers, causing them to periodically clang shut. If the noise drives you crazy, new spring-loaded backdraft dampers ($9 to $30, depending on the size) should solve the problem.
What is Broan NuTone rdfu?
The Broan-NuTone® RDFU Radiation Damper prevents the rapid spread of fire to other areas of a home during a fire. Many codes require that exhaust fans installed in multi-family homes, with fire-rated ceilings, must be protected by radiation dampers.

How do radiation dampers work on exhaust fans?
Many codes require that exhaust fans installed in multi-family homes, with fire-rated ceilings, must be protected by radiation dampers. When the air temperature passing through the damper exceeds 165°F, the fusible link melts, triggering the thermal fabric to automatically close across the damper.
What kind of damper kit does Broan use for roof vents?
Broan® Roof Vent Kit, 8-Foot of 4-Inch flexible aluminum duct. Damper Kit for Model L3500EXL Ventilator. Twin Damper Flaps and Mounting Hardware Broan® 4″ Duct Collar. Ceiling Radiation/Fire Damper, 3-hour UL Rated. L900/1500 Series
What kind of damper do I need for a roof ventilator?
Ceiling Radiation/Fire Damper, 3-hour UL Rated. L400/500/700 Series Broan® Roof Vent Kit, 8-Foot of 4-Inch flexible aluminum duct. Damper Kit for Model L3500EXL Ventilator. Twin Damper Flaps and Mounting Hardware Broan® 4″ Duct Collar. Ceiling Radiation/Fire Damper, 3-hour UL Rated.