Venmar CONNAISSEUR 3000 SERIES Installation Instructions And User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND USER MANUAL

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CONNAISSEUR 3000 SERIES

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INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH HOMEOWNER.

HOMEOWNER: USE AND CARE INFORMATION ON PAGES 9 TO 11.

V enmar Ventilation inc., 550 Lemire Blvd., Drummondville, Qc., Canada J2C 7W9 Tel.: [phone] Fax:[phone]

www.venmar-ventilation.com 03506 rev E

WARNING WARNING

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR 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 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.

3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by qualified personnel 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 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 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. Do not use this unit with any solid-state
speed control device.

8. T o reduce the risk of fire, use only steel ductw ork.

9. This unit must be grounded.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE:

a) Never leave surface units unattended at high

settings.Boilovers 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.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO
PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:

1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid,

cookie sheet or metal tray, then turn off the
burner.BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS .IF
THE FLAMES DO NOT GO OUT IMMEDIATELY ,
EV ACU A TE AND CALL THE FIRE DEP AR TMENT .

2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may
be burned.

3. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths
or towels – This could cause a violent steam
explosion.

4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
A. You own a Class ABC extinguisher and

you know how to operate it.

B. The fire is small and contained in the area

where it started.

C. The fire depar tment has been called.
D. You can fight the fire with your back to an

exit.

*Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published

by NFPA.

CAUTION

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

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

3. Your hood motor has a thermal overload
which will automatically shut off the motor if it
becomes overheated.The motor will restart when
it will be cooled down. If the motor continues to
shut off and restart, have the hood serviced.

4. For best capture of cooking impurities, the
bottom of the hood should be at a minimum of
20” (24” over a gas range) and at a maximum
of 30” above the cooking surface.

5. Two installers are recommended to install this
hood, because of its large size and weight.

6. To reduce the risk of fire and to properly
exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside – Do
not exhaust air into spaces within walls or
ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces or garage.

7. This product is equipped with a thermostat
which may start blower automatically. To
reduce the risk of injury and to prevent power
from being switched on accidentally, switch
power off at service panel and lock or tag
service panel.

8. Because of the high exhausting capacity of
this hood, you should make sure enough air is
entering the house to replace exhausted air
by opening a window close to or in the kitchen.

9. Use with approved cord-connection kit only.

10. Please read specification label on product for

further information and requirements.

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CONNAISSEUR

3000 SERIES

Standard 8” duct
(not included)

Standard
3 1/4” x 10” duct
(not included)

(vertical exhaust only)

Flow deviator

(supplied with hood)

13282
3 1/4” x 10” to 8” transition
(not included)

Adapter and damper
(supplied with hood)

3000 SERIES RANGE HOOD

CBS Series Backsplash

(Optional)

CBF Series Baffle filter
(Optional)

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1. INSTALL DUCTWORK

Hood

3¼" x 10" duct

Roof cap

Wall
cap

HH0002A

Hood

8" round duct

Roof cap

Wall
cap

3 1/4" x 10"
to 8" transition

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Hood

Cabinets

30" (see point 2
for clearance
recommandations)

Standard 36" h.
cooktop

Backsplash

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(Optional)

2. MEASURE INSTALLATION

Plan where and how the ductwork will be installed.
Install proper-sized ductwork, elbows and roof or

wall cap for the type of blower you are installing. If
using 8” round ducts, use the transition. Use 2”
duct tape to seal duct joints.

Dimensions for the most common installations are
shown below.

Te minimum hood distance above the cooktop
must not be less than 20” (508 mm) from an elec­tric range and 24” (610 mm) from a gas range.

A maximum of 30” (762 mm) above the cooktop is
highly recommended for best capture of cooking
impurities.

Distances over 30” (762 mm) are at the installer
and users discretion.

Cabinets

Hood

Backsplash
(Optional)

20" minimum
clearance
(24" for gas)

Standard 36" h.
cook top

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3. PREPARE THE INSTALLATION

Make sure that the following items are included:

-Hood

-Filters

-Bag of parts including :
(1) wire clamp, (8) 1/2’’ double thread screws, (2) wire connectors, (2) 1/2’’ standard screws.

-Adapter/damper assembly 3-1/4’’ x 10’’

-Deviator

Parts sold separately:

- Halogen lights (120V, 50W, PAR 20)

- Heat lamps (120V, IR 175W, PAR 38)

- Backsplash (optional)

- Baffle filters (optional)

- Transition 3-1/4”x10” to 8” (optional)

NOTE:For cabinets with recessed bottom, attach wood filler strips (not included) on each sides, as shown

below. Use two (2) 1-inch wide strips for 30’’ wide hoods, and four (4) 1-inch wide strips for wider
hoods, cut to length. See below for wood filler strip locations.

OOD LOCATIONS

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WIDTHS

30’’ 1 1/2’’ N/AN/A 1 1/2’’
36’’ 1 1/2’’ 2 3/4’’ 5’’ 1 1/2’’
42’’ 1 1/2’’ 5 1/2’’ 8’’ 1 1/2’’
48’’ 1 1/2’’ 8 1/2’’ 11’’ 4’’

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4. INSTALL BACKSPLASH (OPTIONAL)

Backsplash must be installed bef
mounting screws.Also , when the range control panel is higher than the cooktop, make sure there is at least
18’’clearance between the bottom of the hood and the range control panel.(Refer to instructions included
with backsplash.)

ore the hood shell because the hood shell covers the backsplash top

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