Windster RA-3030, RA-3036, RA-3130, RA-3136 Operation Manual

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MODEL: RA.3030/3036

RA.3130/3136

OPERATION

MANUAL

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Please read and save this guide through before using your range hood

Store the guide away in a safe place so that you will know where it is.

when you want to refer to it.

A. Important Safety Instructions

Read and Save These Instructions

CAUTION- To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air.

be sure to duct air outside- Do not vent exhaust air into spaces

within walls or ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces, or garages.

WARNING- To reduce the risk of fire or electric 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:

A. Usethis unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.

if you haveQuestions. contact the manufacturer.

B. Before servicing or cleaning unit. switch power off at service

panel to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.

CAUTION- For general ventilating use only. Do not use to
exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapours.

WARNING-

Toreduce the risk of a range top grease fire:

A- Neverleavesurface units unattended at high settings. Boilover~

cause smoking and greasyspillovers that may ignite. Heatoils
slowly on low or medium settings.

B- Always turn hood on when cooking at high heat or when cookin~

flaming foods.

C- Cleanventilating fans frequently. Greaseshould not be allowec

to accumulate on fan.

D- Useproper pan size. Always usecookware appropriate for the

size of the surface element.

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WARNING- To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of

a range top grease fire. observe the following:

A- SMOTHER FLAMES with a close- fitting lid. cookie sheet.

or metal tray, then turn off the burner. Be careful to preven
burns. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE

AND CALL THEFIREDEPARTMENT.

B- NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN- You may be burned.

C- DO NOT USE WATER including wet dishcloths

or towels-

a violent steam explosion will result.

0- USE AN EXTINGUISHER ONLY IF:

1. You know you have a CLASS ABC extinguisher, and you
already know

how to operate it.

2. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

3. The fire department is being called.

4. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

WARNING- 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 these
published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),and

the American Society for Heating. Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

Keep the range hood clean.

WARNING- To reduce the risk of fire. use only metal duct work.

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B. Safety Notes

1. Allelectrical work must be done in accordance with local and/or

national electrical code as applicable for safety. This product
must be grounded if your are unfamiliar with methods of installing

electrical wiring, secure the services of a qualified electrician.

2. Turn off power at service entrance before installing wiring or
servicing this product. (120 volt for range hood. 220 volt for electric
range if any)

3. Turn off power to avoid risk of fire, electric shock or injuryto persor

for cleaning or maintenance such as lubrication.

4. Fireplaces. gas furnaces. water heaters and the like require proper

flowof combustion air and exhaust. Makesure this flow is not
altered when using any exhaust fan.

5. Please read specification label on product for further information

and requirements.

6. Please wear "Safety Gloves" for installation. cleaning, light bulb

changing and dismantling to reduce the risk of any bodily injuries.

CAUTION- To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be
sure to duct air outside. 00 not vent exhaust air into spaces within

walls or ceilings or into attics crawl spaces or garages.

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c. Tools and Materials Required

~ Drill.electric of ratchet drive. with 3/16" wood bit (for drilling starter

holes and 1¥4"wood bit (to drillan access holes in the cabinet or
kitchen wall for the electric power line)

~ One common screwdriver.

~ Plier (for opening electrical knockout).

~ Two 1" (thick)x2" (wide)x12" (approximate length) wood strips for

recessed bottom kitchen cabinet installation only. (Purchase locally).

~ Electrical wire and supplies to comply with local cords.

~ Four 1 ¥4 " long flat head wood screws (purchase locally) to mount

wood strips.

~ Pencil and ruler for marking locations. Saber saw or keyhole saw for

cutting the 1"x2"wood strips to length.

D. Ducting

This style of range must be vented via ducting to the outside of the house

Followgeneral rules when ducting the hood: Use correct size of ducting
at least 6" round. do nof reduce size of ducting. make all turns gradual.
no short corners. Ifducting ran willbe longer than 10 feet enlarge duct by

at least 1"inch diameter after each 10 feet. Tape all joints in ducting and
all gasketed openings on hood for a tight seal.

For round ducting from the top:
Fit the gray plastic (Included) over the circular opening on top in order

to providea tightseal forductingto attach to. TheGRAYring is designed

to fit 6"and 7" ducting.

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E. Preparing The Range Hood

1. Remove the top electrical
knockout. you may plan to
bring power to the range
hood either through the

cabinet or through the wall

(Fig.1)

~"~I Knooko",

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Fig.

2. Insert a screwdriver into the knockout slot and bend the knockou

back

and forth. (Fig.2)

Youmay have to use pliers to pull the loosened knockout free.

(Fig.3)

Fig.2

Fig.:

Note:

When installed. the bottom edge

of your range hood should be

28" -32" above the top of the

cooking surface. (Fig.4)

Fig.4

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