Instructions / Assembly

5. Rest the cavity in the back side of the hood on the wood strip and secure hood to wood
strip with the included 3/4" screws through the holes in the back of the hood that line up
with the wood strip (use 6 screws for 30" and 36" widths and 8 screws for larger widths)
Secure the bottom of the hood by installing the screws provided into the wall anchors
(Figure 12).
6. From inside the hood canopy, secure hood to the underside of the cabinet by using four
wood screws (not included) through the keyhole slots of the hood (Figure 12).
CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL
BUILDING CODES.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
7. Determine the type of ducting you will require (Figure 13).
NOTE: A minimum of a 8” diameter outlet adapter & ducting is required to achieve the
proper air flow.
NOTE: When determining the outlet adapter to be used, make sure to consider the clearance
within the cabinet space. Typically a horizontal Outlet Adapter will need to be used if you will
be venting out to a wall cap.
NOTE: When the duct termination is similar to that shown in Figure 13 (passing through the wall
to which the hood is mounted) the installation requires special consideration. Depending upon
where the wall studs are located, it may be necessary to cut one or more of the wall studs and
install a header and footer to transfer the load to the adjacent studs. Additional studs may need
to be framed into the opening to attach dry wall or secure the hood. If this is your situation Air
King recommends that you hire a professional and comply with all applicable codes.
8. Install the proper sized outlet adapter (available separately) to the hood by sliding it down
into the hole cut earlier and matching up the four holes on the flange of the adapter to
the four corresponding holes on the hood and secure in place with the provided screws.
Ensure an airtight seal around the adapter by securing all connections with ducting tape
(Figure 14).
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9. Connect the ducting to the outlet adapter and damper. Secure in place using tape to seal
all joints (Figure 15).
SECTION 7
Wiring
CAUTION: ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE 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. Remove the two wire compartment cover screws to
gain access into the wire compartment (Figure 16).
Connect the white wire from the range hood to the
white wire from the supply, and the black wire from
the range hood to the black wire of the supply. Connect
the ground wire from the home (green or bare) to the
ground wire (green) from the hood. Use approved
methods for all connections (Figure 17).
2. Replace the wire compartment cover and tighten
screws. Make sure all wiring is securely contained
within the wire compartment. If the quick connect wire
connector was removed from the receptacle, replace.
The connector will only fit one way into the receptacle
(Figure 16).
SECTION 8
Installing the Blower
1. Refer to the instructions included with the blower for installation.
SECTION 9
Installing the Optional Soffits
1. Refer to the instructions included with the specific soffit(s) you have chosen for installation.
SECTION 10
Finishing the Installation
1. Install the proper lighting for your specific unit:
Fluorescent Lamps: Use 18 watt, GU24 Bulb. Install by removing the snap fit lens and
inserting the bulb into the socket and turning the bulb clockwise to snap it into place.
Night Lights: Use 4 watt, candelabra style bulb. Install by removing the snap fit lens
and inserting bulb into socket and turning clockwise until bulb is firmly seated. DO
NOT over tighten.
Figure 13
Wall Cap
Outlet
Adapter
Roof Cap
Horizontal
Vertical
Figure 12
Hood
Screw
Wood
Mounting
Strip
Wall Anchor
Hood
Outlet Adapter
Damper
Ducting
Figure 15
Figure 14
Hood
Screw
Flange
Outlet Adapter
Cabinet
Figure 16
Wire Connector
Screws
Figure 17
Supply from house
Ground (Green
or Bare)
Hot (Black)
Neutral
(White)