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Your safety and the safety of others

are very important.
We have provided many important safety
messagesin this manualand on your appliance.

Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards

that can kill or hurt you andothers.

All safety messages will follow the safetyalert
symbol and either the word "DANGER"or
"WARNING".Thesewords mean:

Youcan be killed or seriously injured ifyou
don't immediatelyfollow instructions.

Youcan be killed or seriously injured ifyou
don'tfollow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential
hazardis,tell you howto reducethe 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 materials
needed for

installation:

• compass or 7"
circle template

• pliers

• level

• Phillips screwdriver

• metal snips

• drill

• 1-1/4" drill bit

• pencil

• 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 ]982
(Manufactured Home Sites, Communities
and Setups) ANSI A225, ]/NFPA 50]A, or
latest edition, or with local codes,

EIect caJ

reqeiremeats

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, ANSI/NFPA 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.

Panel A

24" model: 23-7/8"
30" model: 29-7/8"
36" model: 35-7/8"

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knockout for

rectangular
roof venf-_----._

(RH2300
series only)

17-5/8"

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wirin

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A[]A ] ]5-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, fused
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 number rating plate located
on the side cover of the blower motor
housing.

7-112"

[] The range hood must be

connected with copper wire only.

[] The range hood can be
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.

For power cord connected installations, a
U,L,-listed range hood cord-connection kit

MUST be used, Note: Some models come
with a factory installed 3 ft, long power

cord having a 3-prong ground plug,
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 THERISKOF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVETHE 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 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 cuffing 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,

rearof
hood

_r

rectangular

backvent
(RH2300
series only)

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 RISKOF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVETHEFOLLOWING:

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 RISKOF A
RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

Never leave surface units unattended at
high settings, Believers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite, Heat oils
slowly on low or medium settings,

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 RISKOF INJURY

TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE,OBSERVETHE FOLLOWING:

SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid,
cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the
burner, BE CAREFUL TO PREVENTBURNS, 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 USEWATER, 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,

Copies of standards listed may be obtained from:
* National FireProtectionAssociation

Bafferymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

Venting system must terminate to the
outside,

Do not terminate the vent in an attic or
other enclosed space,

Do not use four-inch laundry-type wall
caps,

Do not use plastic vent,
Vent system 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 vent only, Rigid metal
vent is recommended,

Determine which outside venting method
you need to use,

The length of the vent and number of
elbows should be kept to a minimum to
provide efficient performance, The size of
the vent should be uniform, Do Not install
two elbows together, Use duct tape to seal
all joints in the vent system, Vent 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 vent,

Figures ]-4 show common venting methods
and what types of materials are needed,

Verticalroofventing

roof cap

7" round _ "b -

throu_

damper _ ] I J l

located as far I I I J
from hood as ] I _ I

possible __ __

3-114" x 10"

66,,_ to 7" tiffing

Figure ]

Verticalroofventing

3-1/4" x 10"
through the roof

roof cap

J

Figure 2

Panel B

Horizontalwall venting

3-114" x 10"
through the

wall cap

Figure 3

roof cap

7" min. diameter
round vent

3-114" x 10" to round
vent transition

Figure 4

wall cap

Recommended vent length

Use 3-1/4" x 10" or 7" vent with a maximum
length of 26 feet for vent 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 vent piece used in the system, See
the following examples,

3=]/4" x ] 0" vent system

3-1/4" x 10" b_6 ft.

Maximum lengf

] ] 2 ft. ] - 90 ° elbow

____ 8 feet straight

II 1-walleap

Length of 3-1/4" x
10" system

wall cap

= 26 feet
= 5 ft,

= 8 ft,
= 0 ft,

=13 ft,

Recommended standard fiffings

3-1/4" x 10" go ° 3-1/4" x 10" flat 3-1/4" x 10" wall
elbow = 5 ft. elbow = 12 ft. cap =0 ft.

7" vent system

go°elbow

2

/

3-114" x 10"
to 7"

transition

_(-_6 ft. --

T _ycap

2 ft.

_!_

Maximum length = 26 feet

1 - transition = 4,5 ft,

2- 90 ° elbows = 10 ft,

] -wallcap = 0 ft,

8 feet straight = 8 ft,
Length of 7" system = 22,5 ft,

Recommended standard fittings

3-1/4" x 10" to 3-1/4" x 10" to 7" 90 ° elbow = 5 ft,
7" = 4.5 ft. 90 ° elbow = 5 ft,

45° elbow : 2.5 ft.

7" wall cap = 0 ft.

Now start...

With range hood inkitchen.

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

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

[] 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,

[] 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 isa non-vented=
(recirculating) only model, go to Step 3a,

Panel D,

To install a
yented-only model

Installatlon:

rectangular vent
knockouts

• wiring
knockouts

[] Remove knockout from the wiring

opening (top or rear) to be used,
For rectangular venting, remove only the

3-1/4" x 10" rectangular opening knockout
for the venting method (roof or wall) you
have selected,

terminal

-box

cover

[] Ifyour model does NOT have a
factory installed power cord, 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.

keyhole slot

front

hood

[] Lift the range 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,