Air King ESAPDQ Operating Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

ESAPDQ 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: 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 range hood.

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: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE

STARTING INSTALLATION.

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
1 - 3-1/4"x 10" Damper
3 - Damper Mounting Screws
4 - #8 Mounting Screws
2 - GU24 Base, 18W Fluorescent Lamp
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 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.
Bottom cover: Remove the 4 screws holding it in place.
Wire compartment cover: Remove the cover by unscrewing the 3/8" nut and squeezing

the sides of the wire cover to disengage the tabs holding in place.

Blower: Using a 3/8" nut driver or ratchet, remove the 4 nuts holding the blower 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. It can be modified to be ductless
(re-circulates the air back into the kitchen) with the addition of 2 models CF-01 Charcoal
Filters (not included) (Figure 3).

Vertical

Horizontal

Intake

Figure 3

2a. Horizontal or Vertical - Remove the apprpriate square knockout by inserting a screw driver

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

Vertical DuctlessHorizontal

Ductless

Blower

Grease

Filter Tab

Bottom

Cover

Figure 1

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 4

2b. Ductless - Using a 3/8” nut driver or ratchet, remove & discard the 4 nuts holding the

ductless block-off plate. This will expose the grill vents on top of the hood (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).

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

5. Cut appropriate holes for ducting connection and electrical connection in the wall/cabinet.

6. For 3-1/4" x 10" vertical or horizontal ducting, install the damper assembly to the hood
by sliding the tabbed section of the damper under the hood body and securing with the
two provided screws (Figure 5).

Damper

Hood
Body

Tab

Figure 5

7. 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.

Figure 2

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.

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SECTION 4

Blower Installation for Ducted
Range Hoods

Horizontal

NOTE: When reinstalling the blower, ensure

that the blower is facing the same way as
how you have chosen to duct it.

NOTE: Makes sure to support the blower in
position by hand until it is firmly secured to
the hood.

NOTE: FOR DUCTLESS INSTALLATIONS
ONLY, if you did not already do so in the

earlier steps, remove the vent block-off plate
from under the top of the hood (Figure 4).

1. With the opening of the blower facing
the direction you have chosen to duct
the hood, place the blower mounting
brackets (brackets on either side of the
blower) over the blower mounting studs
on the interior of the hood (Figure 6).

2. Using the 4 nuts removed earlier, secure
the blower in place. Start the nuts by
hand first, then tighten with a 3/8" nut
driver or ratchet until they are fully
seated (Figure 6).

3. Plug the blower connector into the
port on the front wall of the blower
compartment. It will fit only one way

(Figure 7).

Studs

Ductless

Figure 6

Studs

Vertical

Studs

1/8"

Keyhole

Figure 8

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. Connect the loose White wire from the range hood to the White wire from the supply,
and the loose Black wire from the range hood to the Black wire of the supply. Connect
the ground wire (green or bare) from the supply to the green wire from the hood. Use
approved methods for all connections (Figure 9).

Ground (Green or Bare)

Hot (Black)

Neutral
(White)

From Hood

Fuse

Connector

Figure 7

SECTION 5

Installing the Range Hood

CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL

BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

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.

1. Install the 4 mounting screws 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 8).

From Hood

From Hood

Figure 9

2. Install the wire compartment cover by reversing the instructions is Section 1, Step 3.

Make sure all wiring is securely contained within the wire compartment and the nut is
fully tightened.

SECTION 7

Ducting

CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL

BUILDING CODES.

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 10).

Figure 10

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

ROOF CAP.

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SECTION 8

Finishing the Installation

1. Reinstall the bottom cover removed in Section 1 using the 4 screws to secure it in place.

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 11).

Figure 11

3. Install the included 18 watt fluorescent lamps into the lamp holder by lining up the pins
on the lamp base to the socket of the lamp holder and gently turning clockwise until the
lamp snaps into place and is firmly seated in the lamp holder.

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

5. If there is any vibration noise, check for the source and try to tighten fasteners or adjust
the tape to make a tighter connection or seal.

Channel

SECTION 9

Controls

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

SECTION 10

Maintenance

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

SERVICING THE UNIT.

Filters

1. Grease Filter - Included with your range hood are aluminum grease filters that should

be washed at least once a month. The filters are dishwasher safe and should be washed
in a mild soap or detergent. Reverse the instructions in the “Finishing the Installation”
section of the instructions to remove filters. If the grease filters become damaged,
replace with Air King Model GF-01 Grease Filters.

Changing the Lamp

1. Remove lamp by gently twisting counterclockwise to release the lamp from the base.
Installation is the reverse of removal. Replace with Air King model 18SBL or a compatible
18W GU24 lamp.

Fuse

1. To replace the fuse, turn the fuse cap located next to the wire connector counter
clockwise and pull out. Replace with only a 125-Volt fuse, 3 Amp Max. Reinstall the fuse
back into the hood (Figure 7).

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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