NuTone RL6100C, RL6100F Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
RL6100C, RL6100F, BP, CM & HFRM SERIES RANGE HOODS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you
have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

• Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel
and lock service panel to prevent power from being switched on
accidentally.

CAUTION

:

For general ventilating only. Do not use to exhaust

hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE
TOP GREASE FIRE:

• Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils
slowly on low or medium setting.

•

Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cooking
flaming foods.

• Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed
to accumulate on fan or filter.

• 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
tray, the turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If
the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

• NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be burned.

• DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent
steam explosion will result.

• 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.

*Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips” published by NFPA.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

These hoods can be connected to ductwork to discharge through the top
or the back of the hood to the outside. BP/RL6100F/HFRM series can
be installed without ducts to return filtered air back into the room. For
a ductless installation a separate filter is required.
Order conversion kit FKM65.

A. IF YOU ARE DUCTING TO THE OUTSIDE...

Begin planning the duct work by deciding where the duct
will run between the range hood and the outside. For the
best performance, use the shortest possible duct run and a
minimum number of elbows. Use 3-1/4” x 10” (83 mm x 254 mm)
rectangular duct.

B. IF YOU ARE USING A VENTLESS HOOD...

Disregard instructions for duct cutouts. Discard damper
section - it will not be used.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

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

• 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 guidelines 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 local code authorities.

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

• Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, this range

hood should not be used with an additional speed
control device.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock, disconnect power before

servicing.

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.

PLANNING

• Recommended mounting height is 24” to 30” above the cooking surface.

• The hood shall be mounted to the bottom of a standard wall cabinet. If the
hood must be mounted directly to a wall, secure the hood to wall studs.

• All wiring must be properly grounded. Connection should be made to a
110-120vAC lighting circuit (15 Amp) in the circuit breaker or fuse box.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
RL6100C, RL6100F, BP, CM & HFRM SERIES RANGE HOODS

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 3

DUCTLESS INST

ALLA

TION (BP

, RL6100F and HFRM)

For a ductless installation a charcoal filter kit is required.
For BP/RL6100F/HFRM (Series) order conversion kit (FKM65) .

A. Remove louver cover from front of hood and discard. (Fig. 3)
B.

Lay the charcoal filter in the recess on the top side of the aluminum filter.

C. Install the converted filter using the clips to hold in place.

FILTER
CLIPS

FKM-65 FILTER
(FOR DUCTLESS
OPERATION ONLY)

ALUMINUM FILTER

PREPARATION

1. Use the dimensional drawing to lay out the Range Hood’s

mounting holes, wiring access and ductwork.

2. Make cutouts for wiring and ductwork.

3. If the hood is to be ducted, install the ductwork so that it is flush

to the Range Hood’s mounting surface.

• Refer to Figure 1 or 2.

4. Run two-conductor wire (with ground) from a power source to

the hood location. Bring approximately 12” of wiring through
wiring hole in cabinet.

5. Drill four 3/32” diameter pilot holes at points where mounting

holes are marked in the filler strips or cabinet bottom.

6. Insert four (4) mounting screws (not included), leaving

approximately 1/4” of thread exposed. Use No. 8 or No. 10
round head screws

DUCTED INSTALLATION

1. Attach duct transition to top or back of hood using screws

provided. (Refer to figure 1 or 2)

Note: for horizontal venting the damper in the duct transition
may be removed to avoid interference with the wall cap.

2. Remove top or back wiring knockout from the hood and feed

the wiring into the electrical box.

3. Align hood’s keyhole mounting slots over the four partially

installed screws.

4. Making sure the duct positions over the hood’s duct transition,

push the hood against the rear wall. Secure hood by tightening
screws.

5. Using a long blade screwdriver, reach into the discharge

openings and be certain the damper operates freely.

6. Secure ducting to hood.

FIGURE 1

VERTICAL

OR HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE

USING 31/4” x 10” DUCT

CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

ROOF CAP

WALL
CAP

3

1

/4”x 10”

SLEEVE

WALL

SUPPLIED DUCT
TRANSITION

3

1

/4” x 10” DUCT

ELBOW

(If required)

FIGURE 2

VERTICAL DISCHARGE

USING 7” ROUND DUCT

CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

ROOF CAP

ADJUSTABLE
ELBOW
(If required)

ROOF

7” ROUND

DUCT

RANGE HOOD

RANGE

HOOD

FILTER CLIP
INSTALLATION

7” ROUND
TRANSITION
(Not Included)