Air King Advantage Professional Series Operating Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

Advantage

Professional Series

Range Hood

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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: 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.

g) Read all instructions before installing or using exhaust fan.

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. Boilovers

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.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:

STARTING INSTALLATION.

MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE

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:

1 - Package containing:
3 - 2" wood screws
8 - 3/4" wood screws (36" models: 12)
4 - wall anchors (36" models: 6)
2 - Grease Filters
2 - Halogen Lamps (some models include 3)
1 - Wood mounting strip
1 - Instructi on/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. Remove the wood mounting strip attached to the back of the hood and place in a secure
place. You will need this strip later (Figure 1).

Wood

Mounting

Strip

Screw

NOTE: When determining the height of the canopy from the cooking surface, be sure to take
into consideration items such as back splashes with shelves and other accessories that might
need more clearance under the canopy.

SECTION 3

Measuring the Installation

1. Determine where the top of the hood will be located within your installation (Figure 3).

Wood Mounting Strip

.75"

15.5"
or

7.5"
Bottom of Hood

24" - 36"

Wall Studs

Figure 3

Cook Top

Figure 1

Hood

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

STARTING INSTALLATION.

CAUTION: WHEN CUTTING OR DRILLING INTO WALL DO NOT DAMAGE

ELECTRICAL WIRING AND OTHER HIDDEN UTILITIES.

SECTION 2

Measuring the Hood Installation

NOTE: Before installing any parts or marking locations, make sure you have decided how your
ducting will be installed. You may need to modify the wall structure as described in
Section 5 Wall Mounted Canopy Installation or Section 6 Under Cabinet Canopy Installation.

1. The measurements for the installation will be custom to your specific location and will be
dependent upon exact ceiling height, distance mounted from cooking surface, cabinet or
soffit heights, along with other factors and will need to be adjusted accordingly. The
hood must be mounted a minimum of 24" and a maximum of 36" from the cooking
surface (Figure 2).

Ceiling

Soffits or Cabinet

.75"

Wood Mounting Strip

Hood

2. Attach the wood strip that was removed in Section 1 Step 2 in place and confirm it is
level. Secure in place using the provided 2" mounting screws making sure the screws
are fastening into the wall studs (Figure 4).

Wood Mounting Strip

Screw

Wall Studs

Figure 4

CAUTION: DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE HOOD, ENSURE THE WOOD STRIP IS

FASTENED TO ALL AVAILABLE WALL STUDS (A MINIMUM OF 2 STUDS FOR 30" HOODS,
MORE AS THE WIDTH INCREASES) NOT INTO THE DRYWALL ALONE.

CAUTION: SUPPORT THE HOOD UNTIL IT IS FULLY INSTALLED ONTO THE WOOD

MOUNTING STRIP.

3. Rest the cavity in the back side of the hood on the wood strip and mark drilling locations
on the wall for wall anchors on the bottom rear of the hood then remove hood and install
wall anchors (Figure 5).

Optional Backsplash

24" - 36"

Wall Anchor

Hood

Figure 5

Figure 2

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SECTION 4

Installing Backsplash

1. If an optional BS Series backsplash will be utilized, this must be installed before the hood
canopy because the hood canopy will cover the backsplash mounting screws. Refer to
the instructions included with the backsplash for installation.

Wood

Mounting

Strip

Screw

SECTION 5

Wall Mounted Canopy Installation

CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL

BUILDING CODES.

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

1. Determine the type of ducting you will require (Figure 6).

Horizontal

Roof Cap

Outlet

Adapter

Wall Cap

Figure 6

NOTE: When the duct termination is similar to that shown in Figure 6 (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 7).

Vertical

Wall Anchor

Hood

Figure 8

4. Connect the ducting to the outlet adapter and damper. Secure in place using tape to seal

all joints (Figure 9).

Ducting

Damper

Outlet Adapter

Hood

Figure 9

SECTION 6

Under Cabinet Canopy Installation

1. If the canopy will be installed under cabinets that have a recessed bottom, it will be
necessary to install wood mounting strips (not included) so the canopy will mount
properly (Figure 10).

Wood Strip

Outlet Adapter

Figure 10

Screw

Hood

Flange

Figure 7

NOTE: If the recommended, optional BS Series backsplash is being installed it must be
installed before the hood canopy because the hood canopy will cover the backsplash
mounting screws. Refer to the instructions included with the backsplash for complete
installation instructions.

3. Rest the cavity in the back side of the hood on the wood strip and secure hood to wood
strip with the included 3/4" screws through the holes in the back of the hood that line up
with the wood strip (use 6 screws for 30" and 36" widths and 8 screws for larger widths)
Secure the bottom of the hood by installing the screws provided into the wall anchors

(Figure 8).

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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 holes in the top of the canopy.

4. Mark the location where the outlet adapter (available separately) will be located on the
cabinets and cut a hole approximately 1” larger on all sides than the outlet adapter

(Figure 11).

Hole

Figure 11

NOTE: If the recommended, optional BS Series backsplash is being installed, use the template
to locate and drill the appropriate holes for mounting. The back splash must be installed
before the hood canopy because the hood canopy will cover the backsplash mounting screws.
Refer to the instructions included with the backsplash for complete installation instructions.

5. Rest the cavity in the back side of the hood on the wood strip and secure hood to wood
strip with the included 3/4" screws through the holes in the back of the hood that line up
with the wood strip (use 6 screws for 30" and 36" widths and 8 screws for larger widths)
Secure the bottom of the hood by installing the screws provided into the wall anchors

(Figure 12).

Outlet Adapter

Hood

Screw

Flange

Wood

Mounting

Strip

Screw

Wall Anchor

Hood

Figure 12

6. From inside the hood canopy, secure hood to the underside of the cabinet by using four
wood screws (not included) through the keyhole slots of the hood (Figure 12).

CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL

BUILDING CODES.

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

7. Determine the type of ducting you will require (Figure 13).

Horizontal

Roof Cap

Outlet

Adapter

Wall Cap

Figure 13

Vertical

Figure 14

9. Connect the ducting to the outlet adapter and damper. Secure in place using tape to seal

all joints (Figure 15).

Cabinet

Ducting

Damper

Outlet Adapter

Hood

Figure 15

SECTION 7

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 16).
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 17).

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 16).

Wire Connector

Screws

Figure 16

NOTE: When determining the outlet adapter to be used, make sure to consider the clearance
within the cabinet space. Typically a horizontal Outlet Adapter will need to be used if you will
be venting out to a wall cap.

NOTE: When the duct termination is similar to that shown in Figure 13 (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.

8. Install the proper sized outlet adapter (available separately) to the hood by sliding it down
into the hole cut earlier and 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 14).

Supply from house

Hot (Black)

Neutral
(White)

Ground (Green

or Bare)

Figure 17

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SECTION 8

Installing the Blower

1. Refer to the instructions included with the blower for installation.

SECTION 9

Installing the Optional Soffits

1. Refer to the instructions included with the specific soffit(s) you have chosen for installation.

SECTION 10

Finishing the Installation

1. Install the proper lighting for your specific unit:

Halogen Lamps: Use PAR16 medium base 45W maximum lamps (available separately).

Install by inserting lamp into socket and turning clockwise until lamp is firmly seated. DO NOT
over tighten.

Heat Lamps: Use type R40, medium base IR 250W max lamps only (available

separately). Install by inserting lamp into socket and turning clockwise until lamp is
firmly seated. DO NOT over tighten.

2. Install the grease filters by inserting the bottom of the filter into the bottom channel of the
hood compressing the spring, then slide the top of the filter into the top channel of the
hood (Figure 18).

Top

Channel

Bottom

Channel

Figure 18

SECTION 12

Maintenance

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

SERVICING THE UNIT.

Grease Filters

Included with your range hood are grease filters along with a grease trough that should be
washed at least once a month. The grease filters are dishwasher safe and should be washed
in a mild soap or detergent. Reverse the instruction in SECTION 10 Finishing the Installation,
to remove the grease filters and trough. If the grease filters become damaged, replace with Air
King Models:

AP1030: Model GF1030 Grease Filters
AP1036: Model GF1036 Grease Filters
AP1830: Model GF1830 Grease Filters
AP1836: Model GF1836 Grease Filters

CAUTION: ALLOW BULB TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING.

Changing the Lamps

Unscrew the lamp by turning in a counter-clockwise direction and remove from the socket.
Replace with a PAR16 medium base 45W maximum Halogen lamp. Installation is the reverse
of removal.

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 blower assembly can be vacuumed when build up (dirt, lint, etc.) accumulates over
time. The blower is permanently lubricated and does not require oiling.

SECTION 11

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, Medium, and Low (Figure 19).

Light Switch

Blower Switch

Heat Lamp Switch

Figure 19

NOTE: On installation where a One (1) speed blower is utilized, all blower control speeds
operate at the same speed. On installation where a Two (2) speed blower is utilized, the
Medium and High speeds operate at the same speed.

Heat Lamp Controls: For models equipped with heat lamps, two On/Off rocker switch are
located on the front underside of the hood for independent control of the heat lamps (Figure 19).

Thermostat

Your hood is equipped with a thermostat that will automatically turn the hood on when the
temperature exceeds a set point. Once the temperature drops, the thermostat will turn the
hood off.

CAUTION: THE HOOD SHOULD ALWAYS BE TURNED ON OR OFF USING THE

CONTROL PANEL ANYTIME THE COOKING SURFACE IS BEING USED. DO NOT RELY ON THE
THERMOSTAT AS THE SOLE MEANS OF TURNING THE HOOD ON OR OFF!

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