Air King QZ Operating Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -

OPERATING MANUAL

QZ Series

Range Hood

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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH

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: FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO

EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS.

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.

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.

g) Read all instructions before installing or using range hood.

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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 - Aluminum Grease Filter
1 - 3-1/4"x 10" Damper
3 - Damper Mounting Screws
4 - #8 Mounting Screws
1 - Wire Compartment Cover and Screw
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 lamp cover by squeezing the two tabs together (Figure 1):

Tabs

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 a model CF-01S Charcoal
Filter (not included) or vented through a 7" round duct with the addition of a model E-22a
or RDC7 Duct Collar (not included) (Figure 3).

Vertical

Ductless

Horizontal

Figure 1

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

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

Horizontal Vertical Ductless

Figure 1

4. Install a 60 watt maximum type A19 bulb and reinstall the lamp 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 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.

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).

2c. 7" Round - Remove the round knockout located on the top of the hood by inserting a

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

SECTION 4

Installing the Range Hood

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

STARTING INSTALLATION.

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

2. Cut appropriate holes for ducting connection (if applicable) and electrical connection in the
wall/cabinet.

3. 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. For 7" round ducting, secure either a model E-22A or RCD7 Duct Collar
(not included) to the hood with the three provided screws (Figure 5).

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Hood
Body

E-22A/RCD7

Damper

Tab

Figure 5

4. 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.

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.

5. Install the 4 mounting screw 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 6).

NOTE: DO NOT disconnect any wiring that has already been crimped with a wire connector

from the factory.

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

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 8).

1/8"

Keyhole

Figure 6

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 2 loose White wires 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 7).

Figure 8

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

ROOF CAP.

SECTION 8

Finishing the Installation

1. Install the filter by fitting the filter into the channel on the hood and sliding it back until it

stops against the back of the hood (Figure 9).

Channel

Figure 9

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

3. If there is any vibration noise, check for the source and try to tighten fasteners.

Neutral

Hot (Black)

(White)
from Light

Neutral (White)

Figure 7

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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. The light switch has three positions, HIGH ( ● ),
LOW ( ◗ ), and OFF ( ■ ). The fan switch is an infinite speed control that can be adjusted
to your desired setting. Rotating the switch counter clockwise until you hear a click will
turn the hood off.

SECTION 10

Maintenance

CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL

BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.

Filters

Grease Filter - Included with your range hood is an aluminum grease filter that should
be washed in hot water with detergent once a month. Reverse the instructions in the
“Finishing the Installation” section of the instructions to remove filter. If the grease filter
becomes damaged, replace with Air King Model GF-06S Grease Filter.

Charcoal Odor Filter - If you have installed an optional combination grease/charcoal
filter, it cannot be washed and must be discarded and replaced when it becomes
noticeably dirty, has stopped filtering the odors, or at least once per year. Replace with
Air King Model CF-06S Combination Odor/Grease Filter.

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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