Installation Guide
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► Do I need a chimney extension or a shortening kit when I purchase my hood?
Your hood will come with a default chimney that has a telescoping chimney to allow for an ad-
justable mounting height for a ceiling of up to 9 to 9.5 feet. An extension is needed for a ceiling
from 10 to 12 tall. A short chimney is recommended for a ceiling height of 8ft, however mea-
sure to be certain. All extensions and short kits will come with brackets that go specically with
that chimney.
► How many amps?
For dual motors it is up to 6amps. For single motors it is 3 amps.
► What type of motor is in the range hoods?
Our hoods have a squirrel cage motor.
► Is the width of my range hoods description, the actual size?
No, the actual size of the range hood will be slightly less than the generic description of the
range hood. For instance: a 30 range hood will most likely be 29-7/8. Refer to your partic-
ular model for the exact width.
► How do I clean my grease lter and how often?
Your grease lter should be washed with hot water and detergent once per month or placed
in a dishwasher for cleaning. Make certain the lter is completely dry before reinstalling. Re-
place the grease lter if it becomes damaged or too dry to clean.
► Can I clean my charcoal, odor lter?
No, charcoal odor lters cannot be washed and must be discarded and replaced, when they
become noticeably dirty, have stopped ltering the odors, or at least once per year.
► What is the best way to duct my range hood?
To maximize your range hood’s performance, match your duct size to the original size of the
fan’s ducting. Use the shortest amount of ducting as possible and keep the ducting as straight
as possible. Do not exceed 40 feet of ducting. For every elbow deduct ve feet from the total.
► Do I have to exhaust the range hood to the outdoors?
Yes. If installing a range hood that has ductwork connected to it (any hoods that do NOT
recirculate the air back into the room), to properly exhaust the air, be sure to duct the air out
side. DO NOT vent exhaust air back into the spaces within the walls, ceilings, attics, crawl
spaces, or garages. A buildup of humidity and grease could cause damage and/or a re risk
to your home.
► My hood is operating but the air is moving slower than normal.
Check the lter for buildup and clean or replace it if needed. If the difculty still persists, check
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