Operating Guide

SECTION 4
Blower Installation for Ducted
Range Hoods
NOTE: When reinstalling the blower, ensure
that the blower is facing the same way as how
you have chosen to duct it.
1. With the opening of the blower facing the
direction you have chosen to duct the
hood, place the blower mounting brackets
(brackets on either side of the blower) over
the blower mounting studs on the interior
of the hood (Figure 6).
NOTE: Makes sure to support the blower in
position by hand until it is firmly secured to
the hood.
2. Using the 4 nuts removed earlier, secure
the blower in place. Start the nuts by
hand first, then tighten with a 3/8" nut
driver or ratchet until they are fully seated
(Figure 6).
NOTE: FOR DUCTLESS INSTALLATIONS ONLY,
if you did not already do so in the earlier steps,
remove the vent insert from behind the grill on
the outside of the hood (Figure 4).
3. Plug the blower into the appropriate
connector on the side of the wire
compartment. It will only fit one way
(Figure 7).
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CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL CLOSER THAN 20 INCHES ABOVE COOKING
SURFACE.
SECTION 6
Wiring
CAUTION: ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE
MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES, ORDINANCES, OR
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH METHODS OF INSTALLING
ELECTRICAL WIRING, SECURE THE SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
1. Connect the two loose White wires from the range hood to the White wire from the
supply, and the loose Black wire from the range hood to the Black wire of the supply.
Connect the ground wire (green or bare) from the supply to the green ground screw of
the hood. Use approved methods for all connections (Figure 9).
2. Install the wire compartment cover and tighten screw. Make sure all wiring is securely
contained within the wire compartment.
SECTION 7
Ducting
CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND
NATIONAL BUILDING CODES.
NOTE: The ducting from this fan to the outside of the building has a strong effect on the air
flow, noise and energy use of the fan. Use the shortest, straightest duct routing possible
for best performance, and avoid installing the fan with smaller ducts than recommended.
Insulation around the ducts can reduce energy loss and inhibit mold growth. Fans installed
with existing ducts may not achieve their rated air flow.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY
METAL DUCTWORK.
1. Connect the ducting to the hood’s duct collar and damper. Ensure duct joints and exterior
penetrations are sealed with caulk or other similar material to create an air-tight path to
minimize building heat loss or gain and to reduce the potential for condensation. Place/
wrap insulation around duct and/or fan in order to minimize possible condensation
buildup within the duct, as well as building heat loss or gain (Figure 10).
Studs
Figure 6
Vertical
Ductless
Horizontal
Studs
Studs
SECTION 5
Installing the Range Hood
CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT
SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
NOTE: If installing into existing construction and you will not have access to the ductwork once
the hood is in place, make ducting connections at this point. Refer to the Ducting Section for
instructions.
1. Install the 4 mounting screws at the previously marked locations. Leave approximately
1/8" clearance. Slide the hood in place through the keyhole slots and align the front of
the hood so that it is flush with the front of the cabinets. Tighten all screws securely
(Figure 8).
Keyhole
1/8"
Figure 8
Connector
Figure 7
Figure 9
Supply from house
Black
Neutral (White)
Ground (Green or Bare)
Hood
Black
Neutral (White)
Green
Neutral (White)