NOTE: If installing into existing construction and you will not have access to the ductwork once the
hood is in place, make ducting connections at this point. Refer to the Ducting Section for instructions.
5.
Install the 4 mounting screw at the previously marked locations. Leave approximately 1/8"
clearance. Slide the hood in place through the keyhole slots and align the front of the hood
so that it is flush with the front of the cabinets. Tighten all screws securely (Figure 6).
1/8"
Figure 6
CAUTION:
DO NOT INSTALL CLOSER THAN 22 INCHES ABOVE COOKING
SURFACE.
SECTION 5
Wiring
CAUTION:
MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES, ORDINANCES, OR
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH METHODS OF INSTALLING
ELECTRICAL WIRING, SECURE THE SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
1.
Connect the 2 loose White wires from the range hood to the White wire from the supply.
Connect the loose Black wire and Red wire from the range hood to the Black wire of the
supply. Connect the ground wire (green or bare) from the supply to the green ground
screw of the hood. Use approved methods for all connections (Figure 7).
Red
Black
Neutral (White) from Light
Neutral (White) from Motor
Green
Figure 7
NOTE: DO NOT disconnect any wiring that has already been crimped with a wire connector
from the factory.
2.
Install the wire compartment cover and tighten screw. Make sure all wiring is securely
contained within the wire compartment.
SECTION 6
Ducting
CAUTION:
ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL
BUILDING CODES.
WARNING:
METAL DUCTWORK.
1.
Connect the ducting to the hood's duct collar and damper. Secure in place using tape to
seal all joints (Figure 8).
Figure 8
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Keyhole
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE
Black
Neutral (White)
Ground (Green or Bare)
By others
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY
CAUTION:
WALL OR ROOF CAP.
SECTION 7
Finishing the Installation
1.
Install the appropriate filter sliding the back side of the filter into the tab and pressing the
front of the filter into place (Figure 9).
Figure 9
2.
Turn switches to the "OFF" position and restore power. Test that the light and the fan are
operating properly.
3.
If there is any vibration noise, check for the source and try to tighten fasteners.
SECTION 8
Operation
Controls
Your Range Hood is equipped with two rocker style switches with one controlling the lighting
and the other controlling the exhaust fan. The light switch has two positions, ON ( I ) and OFF
( II ). The fan is a three position switch, HIGH ( II ), LOW ( I ), and OFF. OFF is the middle position
of the switch.
SECTION 9
Maintenance
CAUTION:
SERVICE PANEL BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.
Filters
Grease Filter - Included with your range hood is an aluminum grease filter that should be
washed in hot water with detergent once a month. Reverse the instructions in the "Finishing
the Installation" section of the instructions to remove filter. If the grease filter becomes
damaged, replace with Air King Model RF35 Grease Filter.
Charcoal Odor Filter - If you have installed an optional combination grease/charcoal filter,
it cannot be washed and must be discarded and replaced when it becomes noticeably dirty,
has stopped filtering the odors, or at least once per year. Replace with Air King Model RF55
Combination Odor/Grease Filter.
Cleaning
CAUTION:
CLEANSERS, ETC., AS THEY MAY DAMAGE THE RANGE HOOD.
1.
Clean your range hood with a mild detergent, such as dishwashing liquid, and dry with
a soft cloth. NEVER USE ANY ABRASIVE PADS OR SCOURING POWDERS. Completely dry
before restoring power. NEVER IMMERSE ELECTRICAL PARTS IN WATER.
2.
The fan assembly can be vacuumed when build up (dirt, lint, etc.) accumulates over time.
The fan is permanently lubricated and does not require oiling.
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ALWAYS DUCT THE FAN TO THE OUTSIDE THROUGH A
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, BENZINE, THINNER, HARSH
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