Fantech SHL Series, SGHL Series, SHL36, SHL42, SHL48 Instructions Manual

SHL & SGHL Series
Range Hood Liners

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

• Before beginning installation, please thoroughly read and become familiar with these instructions.

• Installation and service must be completed by a qualified installer.

• Failure to properly install this product may void the warranty.

Installer: Please leave these installation instructions with the homeowner.
Owner: Please keep these installation instructions for local electrical inspector’s use and for future reference.

SHL Series

SGHL Series

WARNINGS: 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 any 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.

C) Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified

person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction.

D) Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of

gases through the flue (chimney) or 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.

E) When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage

electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

F) Duct fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

CAUTION: For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust

hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

WARNINGS: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

A) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boil-overs

may 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

cooking flaming foods.

C) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to

accumulate on fan or 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:

SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal

A)

tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
If the flames do not go 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 vio-

lent steam explosion will result.
D) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

1. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you
already know how to operate it.

2. The fire is small and contained in the area where
it started.

3. The fire department is being called.

4. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

PART 1 Planning the Installation

CAUTION:

1. To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, the liner must be
exhausted to the outside. Never exhaust into a wall, an attic or a concealed
area in the building. This can create a potential hazard.

2.

Consult a licensed ventilation contractor or qualified technician for proper
installation of exhaust ducting.

3. Locate the cooking area for minimum cross drafts – away from doors and
windows, when possible.

4. Ducts must be of adequate size and duct runs should be as short as pos­sible. Where turns are necessary, keep turning radius as large and as
smooth as possible.

5. The ducting must be air tight. Use a minimum of 2 sheet metal screws at
every duct joint. Then, seal the duct joints with high quality duct tape.

6. Only use ductwork constructed of materials deemed acceptable by state,
municipal and local codes.

NOTES:

• The hood liner is designed to install inside a custom hood enclosure and
operates with a remote mount blower (purchased separately).
See dimensional drawings (page 3) for hood dimensions. See chart (page 3)
for Fantech exhaust fans recommended for use with these units.

• A qualified person must complete the installation of this appliance.

• Plan the installation so that all minimum clearance are met or exceeded.

• IMPORT

ANT: You must provide support framing and backing in the areas in
which you are securing the liner to in your custom canopy. Failure to do so
could damage the liner and void the warranty.

PART 1 Planning the Installation (continued)

Black

120V Black

120V Red

White

White

Green

Green

Red

VentilatorHouse

Electrical

Panel

NOTES:

1. The hood liner uses 120V
by a qualified person(s) and must meet all electrical codes. The SGHL30 &
SGHL36 Hood Liners are designed for use with 6" diameter duct, the
SHL36 & SHL42 are designed for use with 8" diameter duct and the SHL48
is designed for use with 10" diameter duct.

2. For a truly quiet kitchen ventilation system add a Fantech "duct silencer" (LD
Series) to the installation. The simple addition of an inline duct silencer
between the hood liner and the remote fan can typically reduce the
"perceived" sound level of the system by more than 50%. For more infor­mation visit www.fantech.net.

3. A quality cap with built in backdraft damper or an inline damper is recom­mended to minimize cold air return through the duct when the product is
not in use.

4. Always install ventilation products with an approved wall or roof cap.

5. Duct performance is improved by using round, smooth metal duct work
instead of rectangular.

6. If multiple elbows must be used, ensure that there is a minimum of 24” of
straight duct between any two elbows.

7. Avoid ”S:” or back to back configurations caused by adjacent elbows.

8. Route ducting to terminate at the hood liner.

WARNINGS: Following Are Manufacturer’

Building Codes.

1. Liners installed in custom canopies constructed of combustible materials,
should be installed with the combustible material structure a minimum of
36” above the surface of the heating element.

2. Liners installed in custom canopies constructed of non-combustible materi­als, should be installed with the non-combustible material structure a min­imum of 30” above the surface of the heating element.

3. Follow all instructions regarding minimum safe clearances and installation
location. Failure to do so may result in a safety hazard or fire.

4. To reduce the risk of fire use only metal ductwork.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT REMOTE MOUNT BLOWER (see page 3)

Look on page 3 for a list of Fantech fans recommended for use with the SHL & SGHL.
Series Range Hood Liners. Some models remotely mount in the attic. Other mod­els are used when installation requires a roof mount or wall mount fan.

AC, 60 Hz power. Supply wires should be installed

Use only rigid metal duct.

s Suggestions. Always Observe Local

PART 2 Electrical Connection

WARNINGS:

1. Ensure that the power supply is disconnected before proceeding.

2.

Verify that the power supply matches the ratings found on the appliance
data label before proceeding.

3. The complete appliance must be properly grounded at all times when elec­trical power is applied.

4. Do not ground the appliance with the neutral (white) house supply wire. A
separate ground wire must be utilized.

5. Failure to complete electrical connections properly may result in damaged
or non-functional systems. Follow instructions carefully to ensure proper
installation.

• It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that a qualified electrician performs

the electrical connection of this appliance. The electrical installation, includ­ing minimum supply wire size, must comply with the National Electric Code
ANSI/NFPA 70-1990 (or latest revision) and local codes and ordinances.

• A copy of this standard may be obtained from: National Fire Protection

Association,1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. A 15 to 20 amp electrical service is recommended for proper electrical sup-

ply

. Before determining, calculate amp ratings based on the product label

found on the liner and the ventilator. (Always observe local building codes).

2. Always use a dedicated circuit.

3. Line load is calculated by adding the amperage of the halogen lights to the

rated amperage of the ventilator (either in-line or roof top). If the ventila­tor is rated in watts rather than amps, divide the watts by 120 and this will
give you the amperage rating.

4. The Fantech liner is supplied with a 5.0 amp variable speed fan control.

Make sure the rated amperage on the ventilator does not exceed 5.0 amps.
For larger ventilators rated above 5.0 amps, contact Fantech Customer
Service for recommendations.

5. The Fantech liner has been designed to accommodate several different

motor speed controls, (for example ThermadorTM model CTR3-Q) Always
consult the manufacturer’s installation instructions when substituting
control switches.

6. Wire connections (see internal wiring schematic):

• Black –120 VAC from electrical panel (black)

• White- Neutral from electrical panel (white)

• Green – Ground from electrical panel (green)

• Red- 120 VAC variable control to 120 VAC of ventilator

CAUTION:

The neutral wire (usually white) for the ventilator must connect to the same neutral
wire that comes from the electrical panel to the liner
white neutral wire from the liner’s white neutral wire along the same path as the red
wire from the liner’s variable speed control to the ventilator.

. It is recommended to run a

PART 3 Securing the Liner

SECURING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Because the professional series liner was designed for custom applications, no mounting holes have been pre-drilled.
This allows you to attach the liner in the areas of the canopy which have ample support and backing.

2. You must secure the liner through both right and left sides, through the back and through the top.

3. Remove the filters. Mark and drill screw holes through the liner as requir
Secure the liner by driving screws (provided by others) through the liner into the framing and backing.

CONNECTING TO THE VENT PIPE:

1. Insert the tabbed end of the galvanized start collar into the round hole in the outside top of the liner

2. Bend all of the tabs firmly in places against the inside top of the liner. Sheet metal screws should be placed equidistant through 3 or more tabs.
CAUTION: for safety of the person cleaning this liner, neatly cover the well-flattened tabs with 2 or more layers of metal tape.

3. Attach the other end of the start collar to the range hood vent with a minimum of 3 equidistant screws and metal tape.

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