• Installer: In the interest of safety and to minimize problems, read these Installation Instructions completely and care-
fully before you begin the installation process. Leave these installation instructions with the user.
Write the data plate information in the Use and Care manual before installing the unit.
• User: Keep these Installation Instructions for future reference and for the local electrical inspector’s use.
If You Need Help...
If you have questions or problems with installation, contact your Dacor dealer or the
Dacor Customer Service Team. For repairs to Dacor appliances under warranty call the
Dacor Distinctive Service line.
Whenever you call, have the model and serial number of the appliance ready. The model
and serial number are printed on the appliance data plate.
• The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in
these instructions are not meant to cover all possible
problems and conditions that can occur. Use common
sense and caution when installing, maintaining, or
operating this or any other appliance.
• Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team
about problems and conditions that you don’t understand.
READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Symbols and Labels
These alerts are meant to bring attention to important areas
in the manual.
Whenever you see these symbols or labels, read the
message carefully before continuing.
DANGER
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that MIGHT result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
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Important Safety Instructions
General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your appliance, follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:
CAUTION
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
WARNING
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, 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-rated 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.
d) Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
WARNING
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, 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 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.
DANGER
To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive vapors and liquids
(such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Also keep items that could explode, such as
aerosol cans away from cooktop burners, ovens and range hoods. Do not store flammable or explosive materials in
adjacent cabinets or areas.
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
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Important Safety Instructions
General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your appliance, follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:
• Do not install or operate this RNIVS if it has been damaged, dropped, has damaged electrical wires or is not working properly. If the product is damaged when received, immediately contact the dealer or builder.
• This RNIVS must be installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to these installation instructions.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with these installation instructions and the requirements specified
by the manufacturer of the cooktop or range. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause serious personal injury or property damage.
• The user should not install, repair, or replace any part of the unit unless specifically recommended in the literature
accompanying it. A qualified service technician should perform all other service. Contact the nearest Dacor authorized service representative at (800) 793-0093, or at www.dacor.com for examination, repair or adjustment.
• Keep all packaging materials away from children. Plastic bags can cause suffocation.
• Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
• The installer must show the user the fuse box or circuit breaker panel box and how to turn the power on/off.
• Before installing or servicing the RNIVS, switch the power OFF at the fuse box circuit breaker and lock the electrical panel door to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the electrical panel cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the electrical panel.
• Read the Use and Care Manual completely before using the appliance. Clean the appliance only as instructed in the
Use and Care Manual. Use only the cleaners specified.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Never allow the filters to become blocked or clogged. Do not allow foreign objects, such as cigarettes or napkins, to
be sucked into the hood.
• Clean the filters, channels, and all grease-laden surfaces often to prevent grease fires and to maintain performance.
• If the cooktop and range hood are near a window, use an appropriate window treatment; Avoid long drapes or window coverings that could blow over the cooktop and hood and create a fire hazard.
• Always run the fan(s) whenever the cooktop is operating.
• Never leave the range or cooktop unattended when a burner (or element) is in use. Boil-overs and greasy spills may
smoke and/or ignite.
• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the cooktop and range hood are in use. Never allow
children to sit or stand on an appliance. Do not let children play with a range, cooktop, or range hood. Do not store
items of interest to children above or around the cooktop, range, or range hood.
• The minimum distance between the cooktop surface and the exterior part of the non-combustible hood must be at
least 30” (76.2 cm).
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
• PROLONGED POWER FAILURE Do not attempt to use this appliance during a continuous power failure.
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Product Specifications
General Specifications
Dacor’s Renaissance® Integrated Ventilation System (RNIVS) is designed to be installed inside custom hood canopies.
Correct installation of the RNIVS requires that the custom canopy is constructed with precision design, manufacturing,
and materials.
Follow all instructions and warnings concerning the installation of the RNIVS within a combustible or non-combustible
hood canopy.
Make sure that all construction meets applicable local codes and regulations.
All Models
FeaturesDescription
FiltersBaffle style, Dishwasher safe
Dimmable LED 7.5 Watt, 60 Hz.
Lights
Total Circuit
Requirements*
Total
Connected
Load*
Fan Rating**
* Electrical specifications are provided for reference only.
Consult the product data label on the unit for exact specifications.
** Rated at zero-inches static pressure.
Dacor Blower Models Used in RNIVSR Series:
RNIVSR models do not have blowers. Blowers must be
purchased separately.
Compatible with Halogen or any
dimmable, 75W max bulb