Whirlpool RH2300XL-2 User Manual

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VENTED KITCHEN RANGE HOOD

FOR 120 V. OPERATION

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Before you begin,
completely and carefully. If followed, they will simplify
the installation job.

IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL

ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR’S USE

For most efficient operation, the top of the hood should be
approximately 66 inches (167.6 cm) from the floor. See Figure
5 for examples of two typical ductwork installations. Choose
the best method for your installation.

1. Mark locations for ventilating duct and electrical wiring
from dimensions given in Figure 1.

2. Cut holes at marked locations to accomodate ventilating
duct and electrical wiring. Alldw %” (1.91 cm) extra on
ventilating opening toward the front of the cabinet directly

above the hood (See Figure 2). Be sure to minimize

openings through the outside walls or ceiling. These will
have to be sealed later.

3. Run the wire through the wall or cabinets according tothe

National Electrical Code and applicable local codes. DO
NOT turn Power on until installation is complete.

4. Remove the screws holding the junction box cover (See
Figure 7).

read the following instructions

AND ORDINANCES

KITCHEN

RANGE HOOD

MODEL

RH2300XL-2

SERIES

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TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

l

Drill, electric or ratchet drive, with 1-X” wood bit (to
drill an access hole in the cabinet or kitchen wall for the

electric power line.)

l

One common head screwdriver (to secure hood
mounting screws to the cabinet and hood sheet

parts).

l

Pliers (for opening knockouts).

l

Pencil, ruler and level for marking cabinet locations.

l

Saber saw or keyhole saw for cutting the wall or cabinet
openings.

l

Caulking, metal snips, duct tape, ducts (with elbow and
transition, if necessary) and wall cap or roof cap, as
required.

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metal

4-24-90

5. Lift the hood into position and mark the hole locations on

the cabinet for each of the four keyhole mounting slots.

6. Remove the hood and start all four screws in the

Center

of

the narrow neck of the keyhole slot marked on the cabinet

bottom (See Figure 3).

7. Install proper ductwork.

9. Lift the hood into position simultaneously feeding the
electrical wire through the knockout.

9. Tighten the four mounting screws to secure the hood to
the cabinet. Be sure the screw heads are in the narrow

neck of the keyhole slot (Figure 3).

10. Complete electrical wiring in the junction box

according

to the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes.
NOTE: This unit must be permanently grounded,

11. Replace junction box cover.

12. Seal holes around ventilating pipe and wiring passing
through ceiling or outside wall with caulking or insulation
to prevent energy loss.

NOTE: It has been found that a large part of the energy loss
of the average home is due to outside air infiltrating the
structure. Seal around duct work where it passes through
outside walls or ceiling. Seal around electrical wiring. And
be sure damper is working properly.

13. Be sure that damper which is supplied with this product
is properly installed. (See Figures 4 8 5).

CABINET CUTOUTS

pEYHOLE SLOT.

\ IN CANOPY

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ScREWi

(IN INSTALLiTION

PARTS BAG)

FIG. 3

TRAIN CAP

IF RAIN CAP HAS
P OAMPER, 8EMOVE

DAMPER 3LAOE

FROM 3000.

FIG. 2

IF RAIN

CAP

A OAMPER, REMOVE
OAMPER 3LAOE
FROM HOOO.

HAS

Vertical Venting

3%” x 10” Rectangular

Horizontal Venting

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