Installation Guide

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NOTE: When the duct termination is similar to that shown in Figure 5 (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.
2. Install the proper sized outlet adapter (available separately) to the hood by 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 6).
3. It is highly recommended that a back draft damper be installed to prevent outside
air from flowing back into the home. Choose a back draft damper (available
separately) sized to fit the diameter of the outlet adapter. Attach the back draft
damper into the outlet adapter, press fit it into the round opening of the adapter
until it is fully seated, making sure the damper opens away from the hood otherwise
airflow will be restricted (Figure 7).
5. Connect the ducting to the outlet adapter and damper. Secure in place using tape
to seal all joints (Figure 7).
SECTION 6
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
8). 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 9).
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 8).
SECTION 7
Installing the Blower
1. Refer to the instructions included with the specific blower you have chosen for
installation.
SECTION 8
Finishing the Installation
1. Install the proper lighting for your specific unit:
Halogen Lamps: Use PAR16, 45W maximum lamps (available separately). Install
by inserting lamp into socket and turning clockwise until lamp is firmly seated.
DO NOT over tighten.
2. If the included removable grease trough is not already installed within the hood,
insert into the rear inside channel of the hood. Make sure the taller side of the
trough is facing towards the back of the hood (Figure 10).
3. Install the baffle filters by inserting the top of the filter into the top channel of the
hood, then slide the bottom of the filter into the bottom channel. The filters have a
top and a bottom. The bottom of the filter will have small drain holes. These holes
must be facing down towards the grease trough to be effective (Figure 11).
SECTION 9
Operation
Controls
Your Range Hood is equipped with two rotary switches with one controlling the lighting
and the other controlling the exhaust fan blower. The light switch has three positions,
HIGH ( ), LOW ( ), and OFF (•). The fan switch has four positions, OFF (•), HIGH (III),
MEDIUM (II), and LOW (I) (Figure 12).
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Outlet Adapter
Flange
Screws
Hood
Figure 6
Outlet Adapter
Hood
Damper
Figure 7
Ducting
Figure 8
Screws
Wire Connector
Figure 9
Supply from house
Hot (Black)
White
Ground
Figure 10
Grease Trough
Channel
Figure 11
Bottom
Channel
Top
Channel
1
2
3