INSTALLATION
6.1 Installation Instructions
Important Note:
• Prior to installation, please read the Fotile
Range Hood Installation carefully and save it
for the local inspector's future reference.
• This appliance must be installed in accordance
with National Electrical Codes, as well as all
state, municipal and local codes.
• The appliance must be equipped with safe circuit
breaker and installed with safe grounding.
• The correct voltage, frequency and amperage
must be supplied to the appliance according to
the proper voltage, frequency and amperage
ratings listed on the product rating plate.
• This installation must be completed by Fotile
authorized service center, or certified installers.
• Please record the model number and serial
number before installing the range hood. The
model number and serial number are listed on
the product nameplate on the range hood.
Caution:
• Please carefully read all instructions prior to
installation. Please give special consideration
to the following items:
1.If you are renovating your kitchen, be
careful to not expose the exterior of the
range hood. Building materials, dust,
paint, coating, and gases will corrode and
tarnish the surface of the range hood. It is
recommended that you install the range
hood after all renovations are completed.
2. If you need to remove your gas burner before
installation, please turn off the main gas valve
first.
3. Do not connect the range hood duct to a duct
used to exhaust hot air or fumes from another
appliance.
4. Two installers are recommended due to the
large size and heavy weight of the range
hood. Since the installation is complex
and the appliance is heavy, professional
i n s t a l l e r s a r e r e q u i r e d t o i n s t a l l t h e
appliance as outlined in this manual.
5. After the appliance fixed, the plug should be
accessible.
6 . M a k e s u r e t o k e e p t h e a p p l i a n c e
horizontally.
7. Ensure that the appliance functions
normally after the installation is complete.
Warning:
• In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons, please carefully
read the following:
1. The installation and wiring of the appliance
should only be carried out by a professional
electrician in accordance with current national
or local electric safety regulations, including
fire-rated construction. Non-professional
personnel should not conduct installation.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
Product failure due to improper installation is
not covered under the Fotile warranty.
2. Please use standard installation equipment
and tools provided by Fotile to ensure safe
installation. Make sure to use the expansion
tube and expansion bolt provided by our
company, in case the range hood falls
down accidentally. The hole drilled into the
wall should precisely match the size of the
expansion tube, otherwise the range hood will
not be properly secured to the wall and may
fall down.
3. The range hood should be connected to a
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