Whirlpool RH2600XL-1 User Manual
VENTLESS KITCHEN RANGE HOOD
FOR 120 V. OPERATION
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin, read the following instructions completely
and carefully. If followed, they will simplify the installation
job.
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES
VENTLESS
INSTALLATION
KITCHEN
RANGE HOOD
MODEL
RH2600XL-1
SERIES
I
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR’S USE
Your range hood has been designed to filter out smoke,
odors and grease which rise from the cooking surface.
Before you begin the installation be sure that all parts and
accessories are removed from carton. For best results and
ease in the rnstallation of this range hood, read the
instructions sheet to become familiar with the step by step
installation.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
Drill, electric or ratchet drive, with 1’55” wood bit (to drill an
access hole in the cabinet or kitchen wall for the electric
power line.)
One common head screwdriver (to secure hood mounting
screws to the cabinet and hood sheet metal parts).
Plrers (for opening knockouts)
I
Figure 1
A626-66EW330871 A
Pencil, ruler and level for marking cabinet locations
Saber saw or keyhole saw for cutting the wall or cabinet
openings.
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TO INSTALL RANGE HOOD
For most efficient operation, top of hood should be
approximately 66 (167.6 CM) inches from floor.
1. Mark locations for electrical wiring from dimensions
grven in Figure 1.
2 Cut hole to accomodate electrical wiring. Be sure to
minimize openings through outside walls or the ceiling.
These will have to be sealed later.
3. Run wire through wall or cabinets according to
National Electrical Code and applrcable local codes. DO
NOT turn power on until installation is complete.
4. Remove screws holding junction box cover. See
Frgure 2.
5. Lrft the hood into position and mark the location of
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.
7. Lift the hood into position srmultaneously feeding
the electrical wire through the knockout.
8. Tighten four mounting screws to secure hood to
cabrnet Be sure the screw heads are in the narrow neck of
the keyhole slot. See Figure 3.
9 Complete electrrcal wiring In the junction box
according to the National Electrical Code and applicable
local codes.
Figure 2
NOTE, Thus unit must be permanently grounded
10 Replace junction box cover. See Figure 2.
11 Seal holes around wiring passing through ceiling or
outside wall with caulking or lnsulatron to prevent energy
loss.
KEYHOLE SLOT
IN CANOPY
SCREW --
(IN INSTALLATION
PARTS BAG)
Figure 4
Figure 3
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