Whirlpool RH8300XLS User Manual

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

This unit can be vented vertically through upper cabinets or horrzontally through an outside wall A typrcal vertical rnstallatron IS shown In Figure 1. A typical honzontal installation IS shown In Figure

2. For proper ventilation when used wrth an Indoor electric grill, see page 4for guldelines for proper duct sizing.

installation of restrictive roof jacks can reduce air moving capacity and provide inadequate ventilation for an indoor electric grill.

read the following instructions

AND ORDINANCES

Improper duct sizing or

KITCHEN

RANGE HOOD

MODEL

RH8300XLS

SERIES

MOTOR LIGHTS

FILTER

For most efficient smoke removal, the top of the hood should be approximately 66 inches (167.6 cm) from the floor.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

Drill, electnc or ratchet drive, with l-‘/d” wood bit (to dnll an access hole in the cabinet or kitchen wall for the electric power line.)

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

parts).

Plrers (for openrng knockouts).

Pencil,

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

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

ruler and level for marking cabinet locations.

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1. Make atemplateortransfer measurements shown in Fig. 3

to cabinets or wall.

2. Cut holes to accomodate ventilating duct allowing W’ (.6 cm) clearance on all four sides for back vent. Allow %” (1.9 cm) clearance toward front for vertical vent. Allow W’ (.6 cm) on other three sides for top vent.

3. Cut appropriate hole for electrical wiring.

4. Run wire through wall or cabinets according to National Electrical Code and Applicable local codes. (DO NOT turn power on until installation is complete.)

5. Remove blower housing and filters for easier installation See exhaust unit assembly illustration on back page.

6. Remove screw holding junction box cover.

7. Remove proper electrical knockout. See Figure 3.

8. Remove proper venting knockout. See Figure 3. NOTE: If horizontal discharge is selected an additional knockout in

the blower cradle must be removed.

9. Attach the damper as shown in Figure 5 for vertical discharge or Fig. 6 for horizontal discharge.

10. Lift the hood into position. Mark location of four mounting

holes.

11. Remove hood and start all four screws in center of

narrow neck of keyhole slot marked on cabinet bottom.

12. Lift the hood into position simultaneously feeding the

electrical wire through the knockout. Follow applicable local

codes and/or latest National Electrical Code for electrical

conector to be used at field wiring entrance.

13. Tighten screws to secure hood. Be sure screw head is in narrow neck of keyhole slot.

14. Install proper duct work. See page 4

15. Complete electrical wiring in junction box according to

the National Electrical Code and applicable Local Codes

NOTE: This unit must be permanently grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable L,ocal codes.

16. Replace junction box cover.

17. Replace blower. Note different blower positions in Figure 5 for vertical venting and Figure 6 for horizontal venting. See Page 3 for correct blower installation.

18. Replace blower cover, light frame assembly and filters.

66”

TRAIN CAP

3: x IO” RECTANGULAR

IF RAIN CAP HAS A CAMPER, REMOVE DAMPER BLADE

VERTICAL VENTING

IF RAIN CAP riAS A DAMPER. REMOVE DAMPER BLAOE FROM HOOD.

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 ductwork where it passes through outside walls or ceiling. Seal around electrical wiring also.

19. Be sure that damper which is supplied with this model is

properly installed. (See Figures 1 & 2).

FIGURE 3

WIRING 6NOCKCUT

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