Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE
STARTING INSTALLATION.
SECTION 1
Preparing the Range Hood
1. Unpack hood from the carton and confirm that all pieces are present. In addition to the
range hood you should have:
2 - Aluminum Grease Filters
1 - 3-1/4"x 10" Duct Collar
3 - Duct Collar Mounting Screws
4 - #8 Mounting Screws
2 - GU24 Base, 18W Fluorescent Lamp
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
NOTE: Some hoods may be shipped with a protective plastic adhered to the range hood. It is
recommended to leave this in place during installation to protect the hood from scratching.
Remove when the installation is complete.
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 the following items from the hood and place in a safe place until needed (Figure 1):
Grease filters: Pull on tabs to remove.
Bottom cover: Remove the 4 screws holding it in place.
Wire compartment cover: Remove the cover by unscrewing the 3/8" nut and squeezing
the sides of the wire cover to disengage the tabs holding in place.
Blower: Using a 3/8" nut driver or ratchet, remove the 4 nuts holding the blower in place.
SECTION 2
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).
2. The thickness of the strips should be the same as the recess of the cabinet and they
should be approximately 2" wide.
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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.
SECTION 3
Prepare the Hood for Installation
1. To ensure the best air and sound performance, it is recommended that the length of
ducting and the number of elbows be kept to a minimum, the radius of each elbow be as
large as possible for the installation, and that hard ducting be used. Larger duct sizes will
reduce noise and airflow restrictions. This model is equipped to vent either Vertically or
Horizontally through a 3-1/4" x 10" duct.
2. To choose between Vertical or Horizontal airflow, move the rocker switch located inside
the wire compartment to the appropriate direction (Figure 3).
3. Remove the appropriate square knockout by inserting a screw driver under the edge and
break the tabs holding it in place. Peel back with pliers (Figure 4).
4. 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).
5. 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.
6. Cut appropriate holes for ducting connection and electrical connection in the wall/cabinet.
7. Install the duct collar to the hood by placing the collar over the opening and securing with
the two provided screws. Using approved duct tape, tape around the collar to seal off any
air leaks (Figure 5).
8. Install an approved wire connector to the electrical knockout of the hood and guide the
electrical cable through the hood, allowing at least 6" of wire for connections and tighten.
Figure 2
Wood Strip
Collar
Figure 5
Figure 4
Vertical Horizontal
Figure 1
Blower
Bottom
Cover
Wire
Compartment
Cover
Grease
Filter Tab
Figure 3
Vertical
Horizontal