Air King ESDQ Operating Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

ESDQ 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:

BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL

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
1 - 3-1/4"x 10" Damper
3 - Damper Mounting Screws
4 - #8 Mounting Screws
1 - GU24 Base, 26W 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.
Lamp cover: Squeeze in the sides. The cover is held in place by tension against the

tabs on the hood.

Wire compartment cover: Remove the screw holding it in place.
Blower: Using a 3/8" nut driver or ratchet, remove the 4 nuts holding the blower in place.

Lamp Cover

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

Ductless

Horizontal

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

Motor

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 - Lift up and remove the hood’s vent insert located behind the grill, exposing

the front air slots. Do not use a screwdriver or any other object that could scratch 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, either 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

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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.

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).

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

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).

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

earlier steps, remove the vent insert from
behind the grill on the outside of the hood

(Figure 4).

3. Plug the blower into the appropriate
connector on the side of the wire
compartment. It will only fit one way

(Figure 7).

Studs

Ductless

Studs

Figure 6

1/8"

Keyhole

Studs

Vertical

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 two 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
ground screw of the hood. Use approved methods for all connections (Figure 9).

Hot (Black)

Neutral
(White)

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

Ground

Figure 9

2. Install the wire compartment cover and tighten screw. Make sure all wiring is
securely contained within the wire compartment.

(Green or Bare)

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

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

OR ROOF CAP.

SECTION 10

Maintenance

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 26 watt fluorescent lamp 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. Install
a 4 watt maximum type C7 (candelabra base) night light (not included) into the side
lamp holder and reinstall the lamp cover by squeezing the cover’s sides and fitting
them into the slots on the hood.

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 rotary switches with one controlling the lighting and
the other controlling the exhaust fan. The light switch has three positions, Main Light ( ● ),
Night Light ( ◗ ), and OFF ( ■ ). The fan switch has four positions, High, Medium, Low, and OFF.

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.

2. Charcoal Odor Filter - If you have installed the optional charcoal odor filters, they
cannot be washed and must be discarded and replaced when they become notice­ably dirty, have stopped filtering the odors, or at least once per year. Replace with
Air King Model CF-01 Odor Filters.

Changing the Lamp

1. Remove the lamp cover by squeezing in the sides. The cover is held in place by
tension against the tabs on the hood.

Fluorescent Lamp: Remove lamp by gently twisting counterclockwise to release

the lamp from the base. Installation is the reverse of removal. Replace with Air King
model 26SBL or a compatible 26W GU24 lamp.

Night Light: Unscrew night light bulb from socket and replace with a 4 watt maximum

type C7 (candelabra base) night light bulb.

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, 1-1/2 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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