AKDY RH0318 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Stainless Steel Range Hood

Wall Mounts Only

Distributed by ShopRangeHoods.com

Manufactured by AKDY

FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY IN US & CA WARRANTY VOID OUTSIDE US & CA

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,

INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number listed in the warranty.

2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service discon- necting 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.

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

4. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. 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.

5. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

6. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

7. Acceptable for use over a tub or shower when connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) - protected branch circuit (ceiling installation only).

8. This unit must be grounded.

CAUTION

1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

2. This product can be installed in a wall if mounted 8-ft. or more above the floor.

3. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.

4. Please read specification label on product for further information and requirements.

TOOLS & PARTS REQUIREMENTS

 Electrical drill or ratchet driver  1/2” drill bit for drilling pilot holes  1¼” drill bit for drilling electrical wiring access hole  Screwdrivers: Philips & Straight blade  Pliers  Tape measure or ruler and pencil  Electrical supplies for wiring  Aluminum foil tape and/or HVAC tape  Hammer  Jigsaw or saber saw  Stud finder

PARTS SUPPLIED

 Body & Main Unit: 1 pc.

 Chimney Mounting Bracket: 1 pc.

 Installation Manual: 1 set  Chimney Cover: 1 set  Metal Grease Filter: 1-4 pcs.  Air Outlet & Air Damper: 1 set  Exhaust Pipe & Ducting: 1 pc.  Hardware: 1 set

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Have a qualified technician install the range hood. It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model serial rating plate.

Canopy hood's location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents.

Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance.

A. Coun tertop Heigh t

B. Hood h eig ht fro m ceili ng to botto m of th e range hood fi lter

surface: D-A-C=B

C. 29” (73.66 cm) min. from cooking surface, suggested 31” (78.74 cm) max.

D. Ceiling Height

VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

Range hoods must be ventilated to the outdoors, except for nonvented (recirculating) installations.

 Do not ventilate the range hood into an attic or other en-

closed areas.

 Do not use 4" (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps.  The length of the range hood and the number of elbows

should be kept to a minimum to provide maximum performance.

For the Most Efficient and Quiet Operation

 Use no more than three 90° elbows.  Make sure there is a minimum of 24" (61 cm) of straight duct

between the elbows if more than one elbow is used.

 Do not install two elbows together.  Use clamps to seal all joints in the vent system.  The vent system must have a damper. If the roof or wall cap

has a damper, do not use the damper supplied with the range hood.

 Use caulking to seal exterior walls or roof openings around

the cap.

 The size of the vents should be uniform.

Makeup Air

Local building codes may require the use of makeup air systems, when using ventilation systems greater than specified CFM of air

movement. The specified CFM varies from state to state. Consult

your HVAC professional for specific requirements in your area.

Cold Weather Installations

An additional back draft damper should be installed to minimize backward cold air flow. A thermal break should be installed to minimize conduction of outside temper-atures as part of the vent system. The damper should be on the cold air side of the thermal break. The break should be as close as possible to where the vent system enters the heated portion of the house.

Venting Method

This canopy hood is factory set for through the roof or wall. A

6" (15.2 cm) round vent system is needed for installation. The

hood exhaust opening is 6" (15.2 cm) round. To vent through a wall, a 90° elbow is needed. If exhaust ducting with a diameter of less than 5.91” (150 mm) or if flat ducting is used, the noise level of the range hood will Increase and extraction will be less efficient.

Rear Discharge

A 90° elbow may be installed immediately above the hood.

Recirculating Installations & Carbon Filters

Non-Vented (Recirculating) Installations

If it is not possible to vent cooking fumes and vapors to the outside, the hood can be used in the non-vented (recirculating version, fitting a carbon filter at the motor. Fumes and vapors are then recycled through the top grille. Do not block the chimney holes and vents on either side.

Installation Steps for Recirculating

Prerequisites:

 1 set of carbon filters (2 pcs.)

 Recirculating installation with chimney vents holes exposed

Step 1: Remove the mesh or baffle filters

Step 2: Locate the motor and the carbon filter clips on each side

Step 3: Place the carbon filters into the corresponding ends of the motor

Step 4: Twist each carbon filter until it clips into place

Carbon Filter Care Guide

Carbon filters have to be replaced approximately every 6 months depending on the frequency of use. They cannot be washed and reused. Please replace carbon filters when your kitchen air is no longer smelling fresh and dispose of the used ones.

DO NOT WASH

DO NOT REUSE

DO NOT OPEN

Ordering Carbon Filters

Carbon filters can be ordered on: ShopRangeHoods.com or by phone at: +1 (626) 321-9834. Please ask for Sales.

 Navigate to Replacement Parts in the navigation bar  Click Recirculating Kit  Under Options, click and choose your model number/PID  Checkout to complete the ordering process

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