Air King AX Serie Instructions page 2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unpack hood from the carton and confirm that all pieces are present.
In addition to the range hood you should have:
1 - Aluminum Grease Filter
1 - 3-1/4"x 10" Damper
3 - Damper Mounting Screws
4 - #8 Mounting Screws
1 - Wire Compartment Cover and Screw
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
2. Lay the hood flat on a table so the underside is facing you. Use a
piece of cardboard to avoid damaging the table or the hood.
3. Remove lamp cover by squeezing the two tabs together (Figure 1).
Figure 1
4. Install a 60 watt maximum type A19 bulb and reinstall the lamp cover.
Prepare the location for Hood Support
1. If the hood will be installed under cabinets that have a recessed
bottom, it will be necessary to install wood mounting strips (not
included) so the hood will mount properly (Figure 2).
Wood Strip
Figure 2
2. The thickness of the strips should be the same as the recess of the
cabinet and they should be approximately 2" wide.
3. Install the strips using appropriate length wood screws (not included).
Make sure the strips line up to the keyhole slots of the range hood.
Prepare the Hood for Installation
1. Choose the type of ducting you will require. This model is equipped
to vent either Vertically or Horizontally through a 3-1/4" x 10" duct.
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It can be modified to vent through a 7" round duct with the addition
of a model E-22a or RDC7 Duct Collar (not included) (Figure 3).
Vertical
Horizontal
Figure 3
2a. Horizontal or Vertical - Remove the square knockout by inserting
a screw driver under the edge and break the tabs holding it in place.
Peel back with pliers (Figure 4).
Horizontal
Figure 4
2c. 7" Round - Remove the round knockout located on the top of the
hood by inserting a screw driver under the edge and break the tabs
holding it in place. Peel back with pliers (Figure 4).
3. Determine where the electrical service will enter the hood and
remove the appropriate electrical knockout by inserting a screw
driver into the slot and rocking back and forth until the knockout
comes loose (Figure 4).
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE
PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
Installing the Range Hood
1. Once the proper knockout(s) have been removed, either hold the hood
up to the installation location and mark the locations of the ducting,
electrical, and mounting holes or mark the locations by measurement.
2. Cut appropriate holes for ducting connection and electrical
connection in the wall/cabinet.
3. For 3-1/4" x 10" vertical or horizontal ducting, install the damper
assembly to the hood by sliding the tabbed section of the damper
under the hood body and securing with the two provided screws.
Make sure the damper opens freely before moving to the next step.
For 7" round ducting, secure either a model E-22A or RCD7 Duct Collar
(not included) to the hood with the three provided screws (Figure 5).
Vertical
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