Air King PIN30 Operating Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

Model: PIN30

Profesional Series

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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 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 4

Installing the Insert

NOTE: If cabinet frame work does not exist, you will need to install framing to secure the unit
to (Figure 3).

SECTION 1

Preparing the Insert

1. Unpack hood from the carton and confirm that all pieces are present. In addition to the
range hood you should have:

1 - Grease Trough
2 - Grease Baffles
2 - Halogen Lamps
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet

NOTE: Some hoods may be shipped with a protective plastic adhered to the underside of the
unit. It is recommended to leave this in place during installation to protect it from scratching.
Remove when the installation is complete.

SECTION 2

Preparing the Area

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. Cut a hole 30.7” wide by 17.5” deep into the cabinet or canopy the power unit will be
mounted into (Figure 1):

2"

Width of

Cabinet

22.5"

Support

2"

12"

Figure 3

1. Install the insert unit into the hole and secure in place using six screws (not included)

(Figure 4).

Figure 4

17.5"

30.75"

Figure 1

NOTE: The hood must be mounted a minimum of 24" and a maximum of 36" from the
cooking surface.

SECTION 3

Optional Hood Liner

1. Secure the liner to the cabinet frame or custom canopy using three screws on each end of
the liner and three screws on each side of the top of the liner (Figure 2).

Figure 2

NOTE: If an Air King hood liner is being utilized, use the screws provided with the hood liner to
attach the power unit to the liner.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE SURFACE YOU ARE MOUNTING THE POWER UNIT

TO IS CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT. OTHERWISE YOU WILL NEED TO
REINFORCE THE AREA.

SECTION 5

Ducting

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 5).

Horizontal

Roof Cap

Outlet

Adapter

Wall Cap

Figure 5

Vertical

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE SURFACE YOU ARE MOUNTING THE INSERT AND

LINER TO IS CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT. OTHERWISE YOU WILL
NEED TO REINFORCE THE AREA.

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NOTE: For models using the B300, B500, or B600 blowers, a minimum of 6" diameter outlet
adapter & ducting is required to achieve the proper air flow. The B900 requires a minimum 8"
diameter adapter and ducting, while the B1125 requires a minimum 10" diameter adapter and
ducting.

NOTE: When the duct termination is similar to that shown in Figure 5 (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 6).

Ducting

SECTION 8

Finishing the Installation

1. Install the proper lighting for your specific unit:
Halogen Lamps: Use PAR16, 45W maximum lamps (available separately). Install

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

2. If the included removable grease trough is not already installed within the hood, insert
into the rear inside channel of the hood. Make sure the taller side of the trough is facing
towards the back of the hood (Figure 9).

Outlet Adapter

Screws

Hood

Flange

Figure 6

3 When there is access to the top of the unit, connect the ducting to the duct collar and

secure in place using tape to seal all joints (Figure 6).

4. When there is no access to the top of the hood, carefully pull down the metal duct through
the custom hood base hole. Slide this duct over the duct collar. Make sure the adapter/
damper assembly enters the ducting. Seal the connection with duct tape.

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. Remove the two wire compartment cover screws to
gain access into the wire compartment (Figure 7).
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 8).

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 7).

Wire Connector

Screws

Figure 7

Grease Trough

Channel

Figure 9

3. Install the baffle filters by inserting the top of the filter into the top channel of the hood,
then slide the bottom of the filter into the bottom channel. The filters have a top and a
bottom. The bottom of the filter will have small drain holes. These holes must be facing
down towards the grease trough to be effective (Figure 10).

Top

Channel

2

Bottom

Channel

3

1

Figure 10

SECTION 9

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 11).

Light Switch

Blower Switch

(Hot) Black

(Neutral)

White

Supply from house

Figure 11

Ground (Green

or Bare)

Figure 8

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.

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.

SECTION 7

Installing the Blower

1. Refer to the instructions included with the specific blower you have chosen for
installation.

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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!

SECTION 10

Maintenance

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

SERVICING THE UNIT.

Grease Baffles

Included with your range hood are stainless steel grease baffles along with a grease trough that
should be washed at least once a month. The baffles and trough are dishwasher safe and should
be washed in a mild soap or detergent. Reverse the instruction in SECTION 8 Finishing the
Installation, to remove baffles and trough. If the grease baffles become damaged, replace with
Air King Model PHGB1 Grease Baffles.

CAUTION: ALLOW BULB TO COOL BEFORE REPLACING.

Changing the Lamps

Remove the lamp by turning slightly counter-clockwise and pulling out of the socket. Replace
with a PAR16 45W maximum Halogen lamp.

Fuse

To replace the fuse, turn the fuse cap located next to the wire connector counter clockwise
and pull out. Refer to the instructions included with the specific blower you have chosen for
replacement fuse information.

Cleaning

CAUTION: DO NOT USE GASOLINE, BENZINE, THINNER, HARSH CLEANSERS, ETC.,

AS THEY MAY DAMAGE THE RANGE HOOD.

1. Clean your power unit 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.

LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This product is warranted against defects in workmanship and/or materials.
HOW LONG THIS WARRANTY LASTS: This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and lasts for one (1) year from the date of original purchase

or until the original purchaser of the product sells or transfers the product, whichever first occurs.
WHAT AIR KING WILL DO: During the warranty period, Air King will, at its sole option, repair or replace any part or parts that prove to be defective or replace the whole
product with the same or comparable model.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: This warranty does not apply if the product was damaged or failed because of accident, improper handling or operation,
shipping damage, abuse, misuse, unauthorized repairs made or attempted. This warranty does not cover shipping costs for the return of products to Air King for repair or
replacement. Air King will pay return shipping charges from Air King following warranty repairs or replacement

ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY), LAST ONE YEAR
FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OR UNTIL THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT SELLS OR TRANSFERS THE PRODUCT, WHICHEVER FIRST
OCCURS AND IN NO EVENT SHALL AIR KING’S LIABILITY UNDER ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDE (I) INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, OR (II) REPLACMENT OR REPAIR OF ANY HOUSE FUSES, CIRCUIT BREAKERS OR RECEPTACLES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO
THE CONTRARY, IN NO EVENT SHALL AIR KING’S LIABILITY UNDER ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT
AND ANY SUCH LIABILITY SHALL TERMINATE UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD.

Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these
exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state and province to
province. Proof of purchase is required before a warranty claim will be accepted.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Our Customer Service team is available to assist you with product questions, service center locations, and replacement parts. They can be reached Monday through

Friday, 8am-4pm Eastern. Please have your model number available, as well as the type and style (located on the label inside of your product).

Please do not return product to place of purchase.

PARTS FOR DISCONTINUED, OBSOLETE AND CERTAIN OTHER PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE. DUE TO SAFETY REASONS, MANY ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

AND MOST HEATER COMPONENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS FOR INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT.

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 screws are fully tightened.
3b. Duct connection is loose. 3b. Turn off power to unit. Check that duct connection is tight.
3c. Damper is stuck. 3c. Turn off power to unit. Check that the damper is opening freely.

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