Air King CAN36WH Operating Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

Cantabria™ 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:

1. Read all instructions before installing or using range hood.

2. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If
you have questions, contact the manufacturer.

3. 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.

4. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-related construction.

5. 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.

CAUTION: FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE

TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS.

6. 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.

7. This unit must be grounded.

8. 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. 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:

SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT

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 - Chimney Sections
1 - Package containing:

1 - duct collar
2 - chimney brackets
8 - wall anchors
8 - 3.19 mm x 32 mm mounting screws
4 - 3.9 mm x 13 mm mounting screws

2 - 3.5 mm x 9.5 mm chimney screws
2 - Aluminum Grease Filters
2 - 40 watt candelabra bulbs
1 - Mounting Template
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 back side of the hood flat on a table. Use a piece of
cardboard to avoid damaging the table or the hood.

(shipped installed)

drill holes into wall using a 1/4" drill bit. Press the included
wall anchors into the drilled holes (one for each hole). Install
two 3.19 x 32 mm screws, leaving a 1/8" gap between the
screw head and the wall. Line up the keyholes in the hood
with the screws and position in place. Hang the hood over
the keyhole anchors and verify that the hood is centered,
plum and level (Figure 2).

Upper Keyholes

Side View

Figure 2

2. With the hood hanging in place from the top screws, mark the
location of the lower holes. Remove the hood and drill the
bottom holes using a 1/4" drill bit. Press the included wall anchors
into the drilled holes (one for each hole). Hang the hood over
the keyhole anchors and verify that the hood is centered, level
and the bottom holes line up with the anchors. Install the lower

3.19 x 32 mm screws into the anchors. Tighten all screws
completely and reinstall the Grease filters (Figure 3).

3. Remove the grease filters on the underside of the range hood
and install the two included 40 watt candelabra bulbs. (Figure 1).

Figure 1

SECTION 2

Installing the Range 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.

1. Refer to the mounting hole drawing provided with the unit.
Locate and mark the upper keyhole positions on the wall and

Holes

Side View

Figure 3

SECTION 3

Ducting

CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND

NATIONAL BUILDING CODES.

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

DUCTWORK.

NOTE: If the range hood will be run ductless, Air King Model

BCCF-01 charcoal filters MUST be installed. Refer to the

the Installation

1. Install the included duct collar to the hood with two of the
provided 3.9 x 13 mm screws (Figure 4).

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Ducting

3. Replace the wire compartment cover and tighten screws. Make
sure all wiring is securely contained within the wire compartment.

Duct Collar

Hood

Figure 4

2. Connect the ducting to the duct collar and secure in place
using tape to seal all joints (Figure 4).

NOTE: The duct connector is 5.8" in diameter (for 6" round ducting)
and the center is located 3-3/16" inches from the back wall.

CAUTION: ALWAYS DUCT THE FAN TO THE OUTSIDE

THROUGH A WALL OR ROOF CAP.

SECTION 4

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. Attach wire compartment to the hood with two of the provided

3.9 x 13 mm screws. Remove wire compartment cover and
connect the brown wire (on some models this wire will be
white) from the range hood to the white wire from the supply,
and the blue wire (on some models this wire will be black)
from the range hood to the black wire of the supply. Connect
the ground wires from the home (green or bare) and the hood
(green/yellow) to the grounding screw in the wire compartment.
Use approved methods for all connections (Figure 5).

SECTION 5

Attaching the Chimney

1. Mark the location for the vertical chimney bracket:
If using the optional top chimney section: 13-3/8"
If not using top chimney section: 13-3/8"

2. Drill holes into wall using a 1/4" drill bit. Install included wall

anchors into holes and secure bracket into place with two
provided 3.19 x 32 mm screws (Figure 6).

Vertical Chimney

Bracket

13-3/8"

Side View

Details of duct collar, ducting, and electrical have

Figure 6

2. Press in appropriate tabs on bottom chimney section (section

with vent holes). If using the optional top chimney, press in
tabs in middle of the chimney (Position A), otherwise press
in tabs at top of the chimney (Position B) (Figure 7).

been omitted from drawing for clarity purposes.

or

13-3/8"

Compartment

Figure 5

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Wire

Supply from home

White

Hot (Black)

Grounding Screw

BrownGround Hot (Blue)

From Hood

Figure 7

NOTE: If the optional top chimney section (included) will be installed,
slide the top section inside of the bottom section at this point.

3. Slide chimney in place so top tabs of the chimney are secured

in place on the indents of the vertical chimney bracket and the
base of the chimney fits into the hood (Figure 8).

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