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" Damper
3 - Damper Mounting Screws
4 - #8 Mounting Screws
1 - GU24 Base, 8W LED 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.
Lamp cover: Squeeze in the sides. The cover is held in place by tension against the tabs
on the hood.
Wire compartment cover: Remove the screw holding it 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).
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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.
SECTION 3
Prepare the Hood for Installation
1. Choose the type of ducting you will require. 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. It can be modified to be ductless (re-circulates the air back into the
kitchen) with the addition of 2 models CF-01 Charcoal Filters (not included) (Figure 3).
2a. Horizontal or Vertical - Remove the apprpriate square knockout by inserting a screw driver
under the edge and break the tabs holding it in place. Peel back with pliers (Figure 4).
2b. Ductless - Lift up and remove the hood’s vent insert located behind the grill, exposing
the front air slots. Do not use a screwdriver or any other object that could scratch the
hood (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).
4. 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.
5. Cut appropriate holes for ducting connection and electrical connection in the wall/cabinet.
6. 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. Using approved duct tape, tape around the collar to seal off any air
leaks (Figure 5).
7. 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
Figure 3
Vertical
Ductless
Horizontal
Figure 4
Vertical DuctlessHorizontal
Figure 1
Lamp Cover
Motor
Bottom
Cover
Wire
Compartment
Cover
Grease
Filter Tab
Damper
Hood
Body
Tab
Figure 5