526 & 527 SERIES
RANGE HOODS
526 & 527 SERIES
RANGE HOODS
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WARNING A
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR IN-
JURYTO PERSONS, OBSERVETHE FOLLOWING:
1 Use thisunitonly inthe manner intended by the manufacturer. If
you have quP._tions,contact the manufacturer at the address or
telephone number listed in the warranty,
2. Before servioing or cleaning unit, switch power offat service panel
and lockthe service disconnecting means toprevent power from
being switched on accidentally, When the service disconnecting
means cannot De looked, 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 quali-
fied person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and stan-
dards, including fire-rated construcfion codes and standards.
4. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of
gases through the flue (chimney) ot fuel burning equlpmeat 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 of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Cea-
ditioning Engineers (ASHFIAE), and the local code authorities,
5. When cuffingor drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage elec-
trical widng and other hidden utilities.
6. Dueled fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
7. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.
8.This unitmust be grounded.
TO REDUCETHE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
1. Keep fan, filters and grease laden surfaoes clean.
2. AIw_,ys turn hood ON when cooking at high heat.
3. Use high range settings on range only when necessary. Heat
oil slowly on low to medium setting.
4. Don't leave range unattended when cooking.
5. Always use cockware and utensils apprapdate for the type and
amount of food being prepared.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURYTO PERSONS INTHE EVENT
OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW-
ING:*
1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or
metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFULTO PREVENT
BURNS. If _e flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE
AND CALLTHE FIR I::DEPARTMENT.
2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN _You may be burned,
3. [30 NOT USE WATER, Including wet dishcloths or towels -
violent steam explosion will result.
4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
A. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher and you al-
ready know how to operate it.
B. The firs is small and c0ntamed =nthe area where it started.
C. The fire department is being called.
D. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
* Based on "Kitchen Fire Safety Tips" published by NFPA,
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CAUTION
1. For general ventilating use only.Do not use toexhaust hazan:JouS
or explosive matedsts and vapars_
2. Toavoid motorbearing damage and noisyend/or unbalanced im-
pellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc.off power unit.
3, For best capture ofcooking impure]as, your rangehood shouldbe
mounted so that the top ofthe hood is24-30 _ above the cooking
surface.
4. Please read specification label on product for further information
and requiremems.
Installer: Leave this manual with
the homeowner.
Homeowner: Operating and
Cleaning information on page 6.
[-I_'-C)-I-"E---|Ifhood Isto beInstailed Non-Ducted:
_* Purohase a set of (2) non-dueled filters from your
leaal distributor or retailer and attach them to the
aluminum mesh filters.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This manual is divided into sections as follows:
• "PREPARE HOOD LOCATION"
Run ductwork from roof or wall cap, and electrical wiring from
service panel -to installation location
• "PREPARETHI= HOOD"
Get your hoed ready for installation
• "CONN ECTWIRING"
Make eJectdc81wiring connections to hood
• "INSTALL HOOD"
Secure hood to cabinet and duotwerk - install bulbs and filters
• "OPERATION"
How to use the hood controls
• "CLEANING"
Keep your hood in top working condition
"SERVICE PARTS"
Partnumbersandexplodedview of hood components
"WARRANTY"
One-year limited warranty and how to contact us
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RANGE HOODS
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PREPARE HOOD LOCATION
ROOFCAP 3%"X 10"or
7" ROUND DUCT
SOFFIT
HOUSE WIRING
or Ba_k of hood)
24" -30" ABOVE
COOKING SURFACE
] Determine whether hood willdischarge vertfcallY(3¼" x 10"or
7" Round), horizontally (3_'x 10" only) or non-ductad. For ver-
tics! or horizontal discharge, tun ductwork between the hood
locationand aroofcap or wall cap. For best msu]ts,use a minio
mum number oftransitons and elbows.
Use for of
[_1 diagrams, below, proper placement ductwork and
electrical cutout In cabinet or wall. For a non-duoted installs=
tJon, DO NOT cut a duct access hole.
HOOD MOUNTING SCREWS (4)
_'7 131s/1e" (3o-rbooa)
.__161silo'' (36" hood)
1915/le' (42"hood)
f-- CABINET FRONT,
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IIit!l c,.,NET
131s116" (30"hood) i
"'161s/16" (36";lood)
19"_S/IS= (42" hood)
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VERTICAL DUCTING
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•WOOD SHI_S
(recessed-bottom
cabinets only)
CENTER (in cabinet bottom)
LINE
I_LECTRICAL _'
ACCI_SS HOLE
(,Continued)
HOOD MOUNTING SCRL=WS(4) [VERTICAL
!31_/le" (3o"howl)
161511s"(3_"hood) 131 r_/16" (_J"hood)
WOOD SHIMS _ ELECTRICAL
(recessed-bottom CENTER (in cabinet bottom)
cabinetsonly) LINE.
] Run house wiring between service panel and hoodIocatJon.
I 7" ROUND I
(36"hoax
ACCESS HOLE
DUCTING
10½"
PREPARE THE HOOD
7" ROUND
DUCT PLATE
] Remove 7" Round Duet Plate from top ofhood. Set duct
plate aside - w'dh mounting s_rsws,
WOOD SHIMS [ 3"/_" X 10" 1
(recessed-bottom HORIZONTAL DUCTING J
cabinets only)
CABINET FRONT
!
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1315ti B" (3o" hood)
"_915/16" (42"hood l
HOOD _ _915/1e " (42" hood)
MOUNTING CENTER ACCESS HOLE
SCREWS (4) LINE (in wall)
ELECTRICAL
FILTERS,
] Removetape holdingRlte_ inplace. Pulldownon filtertabs
andliftfiltersout.Setfiltersaside.