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24”, 30” and 36” Custom Series

Range Hood

Part No. 626788/883345 Rev. A

Before you start...

Product

Your safety and the safety of others

is very important.

We have provided many important safety

messages in this manual and on your appliance.

Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that

messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

can kill or hurt you and others. All safety

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

You w be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the clearances specified.

Check the location where the range hood will be installed. The location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents.

Tools and mate&Is needed for installation:

. compass or 7”

circle template

pliers

level

. Phillips screwdriver

metal snips

drill

l- l/4” drill bit

pencil

9 ruler

caulking gun

saber saw

keyhole saw

. duct tape

Mobile home installation

The installation of this range hood must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 328 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part 280) or when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Setups) ANSI A225 1 /NFPA 501 A, or latest edition, or with local codes.

To connect to four-wire power supply, the appliance wiring must be revised. See Electrical requirements.

Copies of standards listed may be obtained from:

’ National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

Electrical requirements

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

It is the customer’s responsibility:

To contact a qualified electrical installer.

To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in

conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA 70 - latest edition*,

and all local codes and ordinances.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path

is adequate.

Do not ground to a gas pipe.

Check with a qualified electrician if you are

not sure range hood is properly grounded.

Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground

circuit.

dimensions

24” model: 23-7/U 30” model: 29-7/B” 36” model: 35-718”

electrical supply is required. The total ampere load used, including the range hood, must not exceed 90% of the rated capacity of the circuit. The ampere rating of the range hood is located on the model/serial rating plate located on the side cover of the motor housing.

connected with copper wire only.

connected directly to the fused disconnect

(or circuit breaker) box through flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable. A U.L.-listed strain relief must be

provided at each end of the power supply cable. Wire sizes (COPPER WIRE ONLY) and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as specified on the model/serial rating plate.

Wire sizes must conform to the requirements

of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition*, and all local codes and ordinances.

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. The combustion airflow

needed for safe operation of fuel-burning

equipment may be affected by this unit’s

operation. 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 Conditioning

Engineers (ASHRAE). and the 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.

A 115-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, fused

w The range hood must be

The range hood should be

back v&t (RH2300 series only)

RH2000 and RH2300 series vent hoods can be used for vented installations only.

RH2600 series vent hoods can be used for non-vented (recirculating) installations only.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.

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 questions, contact the manufacturer. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock switch power off at service panel and lock service panel 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

CAUTION: For general ventilating use only. Do

not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

WARNING -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A

RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

Keep fan, filters and grease-laden surfaces clean.

Always turn hood ON when cooking at high

heat.

Use high range settings on range only when necessary. Heat oil slowly on low to medium setting.

Don’t leave range unattended when cooking.

Always use cookware and utensils appropriate for the type and amount of food

being prepared. WARNING - TO REDUCE TH 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, then 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:

You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,

and you already know how to operate it.

The fire is small and contained in the area

where it is started.

The fire department is being called.

You can fight the fire with your back to an

exit.

Panel A

Venting requirements

Vented models only

Non-vented models cannot be converted to vent.

Venting system must terminate to the outside.

Do not terminate the duct in an attic or

other enclosed space.

Do not use four-inch laundry-type wall

caps.

Do not use plastic duct.

Duct needed for installation is not included. Backdraft damper supplied with product must be used. If roof or wall cap has a

damper, do not use damper supplied with

hood. Use metal duct only. Rigid metal duct is recommended.

Determine which outside venting method

you need to use. The length of the duct and number of

elbows should be kept to a minimum to

provide efficient performance. The size of the duct should be uniform. Do Not install two elbows together. Use duct tape to seal

all joints in the duct system. Duct can terminate either through the roof or wall.

Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof

opening around exhaust hood. For the most

efficient and quiet operation, it is

recommended that the range hood be vented vertically through the roof using 7”

round duct.

Figures l-4 show common venting methods

and what types of materials are needed.

Vertical roof venting

roof cap

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Horizontal wall venting

3-l/4” x 10” through the wail

wail cap

roof cao

7” min. diameter 7” min. diameter round duct round duct

eibows~--~--i-~i:::i.~

3-l/4” x 10” to round 3-l/4” x 10” to round duct transition duct transition

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Figure 3

Figure 4

Recommended duct length

Use 3-l /4” x lo” or 7” duct with a maximum length of 26 feet for duct system. For best performance, use no more than three 90” elbows. To calculate the length of system you need, add the equivalent feet for each duct piece used in the system. See the following examples.

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With range hood in kitchen.

Slide cardboard or hardboard under range before moving range across floor to prevent damaging floor covering.

Cover countertop, cooktop or set-in range with a thick, protective covering to prevent damaging countertop.

1 W Disconnect and move freestanding range from cabinet opening to provide easier access to upper cabinet and rear wall. Put a thick, protective covering over cooktop, set-in range or countertop to protect from damage or dirt.

W If your range hood is a vented-only model, determine which venting method (roof or wall venting) you need to use.

If your range hood is a non-vented(recirculating) only model, go to Step 3a, Panel D.

To install a vented-only model fnstalation:

7” round vent

66”

Figure 1 1

Vertical roof venting

3-l/4” x lo” through the roof

t r

66”

Figure 2

d \‘p7”’

i+Q,

--. .:

roof cap

‘3-l/4” x lo”

damper

3- l/4” x lo” duct system

3-l 14” x 10”

eibow ~~KiI13e~

h. 1 - 90” elbow = 5 ft.

1 8 feet straight = 8 ft.

1 - wall cap = 0 ft.

Length of 3-l/4” x lo” system

Recommended standard fittings

3-114” x 10” 90” elbow = 5 ft.

3-l/4” x 10” fiat elbow = 12 ft.

7” duct system

9VeibMF6ft.-q,FP

Maximum length

1 - transition

3-l/i’x lo” to 7” transition

Recommended standard fittings

2 - 90” elbows

1 - wall cap

8 feet straight Length of 7” system = 22.5 ft.

=13 ft.

3-l/4” x 10” wail cap = 0 ft.

= 26

feet

= 4.5 ft. =lO ft. = 0 ft. = 8 ft.

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W Remove knockout from the wirina

For rectangular venting,

3-l /4” x lo” rectangular opening knockout

for the venting method (roof or wall) you

have selected.

W Remove terminal box cover from

range hood.

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install range hood.

Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other injury.

remove only the

knockGuts

knockouts

terminal box cover

- opening (top or rear) to be used.

Panel B

3-114” x 10” to 7” 90” elbow = 5 ft. 90” elbow = 5 ft.

45” elbow = 2.5 ft.

I /

7” wail cap = 0 ft.

keyhole slot

W Lift the ranae hood into final

position and center. Mark on the underside of cabinet the location of the four keyhole mounting slots. Set range hood aside on a protected surface.

front of hood

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