Air-King AB Installation Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

AB Series

Range Hood

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INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person, including the following:

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND

INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

a) Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.If you have

questions, contact the manufacturer.

b) Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel and

lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on
accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely
fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND

INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

a) Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in

accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-related
construction.

b) Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through

the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow
the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such
as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the
American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

c) When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and

other hidden utilities.

CAUTION: FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO

EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST

AIR, BE SURE TO DUCT AIR OUTSIDE - DO NOT VENT EXHAUST AIR INTO
SPACES WITHIN WALLS OR CEILINGS OR INTO ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES, OR
GARAGES.

d) Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

e) This unit must be grounded.

f) To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers, keep

drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

USE THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boil overs cause

smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.

b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food

(ie. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).

c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to

accumulate on fan filter.

d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the

surface element.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE

EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then

turn off burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned.

c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels -

a violent steam explosion will result.

d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

I. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know

how to operate it.

II. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

III. The fire department is being called.

IV. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL

DUCTWORK.

g) Read all instructions before installing or using range hood.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE

STARTING INSTALLATION.

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 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 (36" models - 3)
2 - 50 watt GU10 Lamps
1 - 3-1/4" x 10" Damper
1 - 7" Round Damper
10 - Damper Mounting Screws
4 - #8 Mounting Screws
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.

TIP: Use a hair dryer to warm the plastic coating. This will allow the coating to easily release
from the hood.

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.
Damper and Lamp Box: Both the damper assemblies and lamps are contained with the

box located on the inside of the hood. Remove and place in a safe place until needed.

Wire compartment cover: Remove the screws holding it in place.

SECTION 3

Prepare the Hood for Installation

1. Choose the type of ducting you will require. This model is equipped to vent either
Vertically or Horizontally through a 3-1/4" x 10" duct or through a 7" round duct. It can
be modified to be ductless (re-circulates the air back into the kitchen) with the addition
of a model CF-09S Charcoal Filter (not included) (Figure 3).

Vertical

Ductless

Horizontal

Figure 3

2a. Horizontal or Vertical - Remove the rectangular knockout by inserting a screw driver under

the edge and break the tabs holding it in place. Peel back with pliers (Figure 4).

Horizontal Vertical Ductless

Grease

Filter

Motor

Figure 1

4. Install the included 50 watt GU10 lamps into the lamp holder by lining up the pins on the
lamp base to the socket of the lamp holder and turning the lamp body clockwise until the
lamp snaps into place and is firmly seated in the lamp holder.

Wire

Compartment

Cover

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).

Wood Strip

Figure 2

Figure 4

2b. Ductless - From inside the hood, depress the latches with your fingers before removing

the shutter. Pull down on the tab in front of the fan blade. Bend the shutter at the creased
area and break the top part of the shutter off and discard. Insert the remaining part of the
shutter back into the slot (Figure 4).

2c. 7" Round - Remove the round knockout located on the top of the hood by inserting a screw

driver under the edge and break the tabs holding it in place. Peel back with pliers (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).

SECTION 4

Installing the Range Hood

CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE

STARTING INSTALLATION.

1. Once the proper knockout(s) have been removed, either hold the hood up to the installation
location and mark the locations of the ducting (if applicable), electrical, and mounting holes
or mark the locations by measurement.

2. Cut appropriate holes for ducting connection (if applicable) and electrical connection in the
wall/cabinet.

3. For vertical or horizontal ducting, install the appropriate damper assembly to the hood by
placing the assembly over the opening and securing in place with the provided screws
(Figure 5). If using the 3-1/4" x 10" damper, make sure the damper hinge is towards the
front or the top of the hood to ensure the best possible performance.

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Damper

Hinge

NOTE: DO NOT disconnect any wiring that has already been crimped with a wire connector
from the factory.

2. Install the wire compartment cover using the three screws removed earlier. Make sure
the 2 screws with the pointed tips are installed through the wire cover and into the
polymetric undercarriage. The blunt tip screw is to be installed to the interior of the wire
compartment. Make sure all wiring is securely contained within the wire compartment
and tighten all screws.

SECTION 6

Ducting

CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL

BUILDING CODES.

Figure 5

4. 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.

NOTE: If installing into existing construction and you will not have access to the ductwork
once the hood is in place, make ducting connections at this point. Refer to the Ducting Section
for instructions.

5. Install the 4 mounting screw at the previously marked locations. Leave approximately 1/8"
clearance. Slide the hood in place through the keyhole slots and align the front of the hood
so that it is flush with the front of the cabinets. Tighten all screws securely (Figure 6).

1/8"

Keyhole

Figure 6

CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL CLOSER THAN 22 INCHES ABOVE COOKING SURFACE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.

1. Connect the ducting to the hood’s duct collar and damper. Secure in place using tape to

seal all joints (Figure 8).

Figure 8

CAUTION: ALWAYS DUCT THE FAN TO THE OUTSIDE THROUGH A WALL OR

ROOF CAP.

SECTION 7

Finishing the Installation

2. Reinstall the filters by fitting them into the channel on either side of the hood and

pushing upwards on them until they are secured in place (Figure 9).

SECTION 5

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. Connect the 1 loose Black wire from the range hood to the Black wire from the supply,
and the 1 loose White wire from the range hood to the White wire of the supply. Connect
the ground wire (green or bare) from the supply to the green ground wire of the hood.
Use approved methods for all connections (Figure 7).

Figure 9

2. Turn switches to the “OFF” position and restore power. Test that the light and the fan are
operating properly.

3. If there is any vibration noise, check for the source and try to tighten fasteners.

Hot (Black)

Figure 7

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Neutral (White)

Ground

(Green or Bare)

SECTION 8

Operation
Controls

Your Range Hood is equipped with two rocker switches with one controlling the lighting and the
other controlling the exhaust fan. The light switch has three positions Hi, Low and OFF. The fan
switch has three positions, High, Low, and OFF.

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Fuse

Your range hood is equipped with a fuse located behind the control switches. To replace
the fuse, turn the fuse cap located next to the wire connector counter clockwise and pull
out. Replace with a Bussman MDA-3 or equivalent 125-Volt, 1.5 Amp Max. fuse. Reinstall
the fuse back into the hood.

SECTION 9

Maintenance

CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL

BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.

Filters

Grease Filter - Included with your range hood is an aluminum grease filter that should
be washed in hot water with detergent once a month. Reverse the instructions in the
“Finishing the Installation” section of the instructions to remove filter. If the grease filter
becomes damaged, replace with:

30" wide models (2): Air King model GF-09S grease filter
36" wide models (3): Air King model GF-10S grease filter

Charcoal Odor Filter - If you have installed an optional combination grease/charcoal
filter, it cannot be washed and must be discarded and replaced when it becomes
noticeably dirty, has stopped filtering the odors, or at least once per year. Replace with:

30" wide models (2): Air King model CF-09S combination odor/grease filter
36" wide models (3): Air King model CF-10S combination odor/grease filter

Cleaning

CAUTION: DO NOT USE GASOLINE, BENZINE, THINNER, HARSH

CLEANSERS, ETC., AS THEY MAY DAMAGE THE RANGE HOOD.

1. Clean your range hood with a mild detergent, such as dishwashing liquid, and dry with

a soft cloth. NEVER USE ANY ABRASIVE PADS OR SCOURING POWDERS. Completely
dry before restoring power. NEVER IMMERSE ELECTRICAL PARTS IN WATER.

2. The fan assembly can be vacuumed when build up (dirt, lint, etc.) accumulates over

time. The fan is permanently lubricated and does not require oiling.

Troubleshooting Guide

Trouble Probable Cause Suggested Remedy

1. Hood does not operate when the switch is on. 1a. A fuse may be blown or a circuit tripped. 1a. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

1b. Wiring is not connected properly. 1b. Turn off power to unit. Check that all wires are connected.

2. Hood is operating, but air moves slower than normal. 2. Obstruction in the exhaust ducting. 2. Check for any obstructions in the ducting including filter.

3. Hood is making a rattling noise. 3a. Filters are loose. 3a. Turn off power to unit. Check that all filter are securely in place.

3b. Duct connection is loose. 3b. Turn off power to unit. Check that duct connection is tight.

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