Installation Instructions

Example Vent System

90 elbow		Wall cap
	6 ft (1.8 m)	Wall cap
	6 ft (1.8 m)

2ft

(0.6 m)

The following example falls within the maximum recommended vent length of 35 ft (10.7 m).

1	- 90° elbow	= 5.0 ft (1.5 m)
1	- wall cap	= 0.0 ft (0.0 m)
8 ft (2.4 m) straight		= 8.0 ft (2.4 m)

Length of system		= 13.0 ft (3.9 m)

Electrical Requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition), or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (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.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02169-7471

CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road

Cleveland, OH 44131-5575

■A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp, fused electrical circuit is required.

■If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure below:

1.Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail leads.

2.Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of copper wire using special connectors and/or tools designed and UL listed for joining copper to aluminum.

Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.

■Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial plate is located behind the filter on the rear wall of the range hood.

■Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition), or CSA Standards C22. 1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes and ordinances.

Prepare Location

■It is recommended that the vent system be installed before hood is installed.

■Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance within the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent.

■Check your ceiling height and the hood height maximum before you select your hood.

1.Disconnect power.

2.Determine which venting method to use: roof, wall, or non- vented.

3.Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood. Place covering over that surface.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install range hood.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

4.Using 2 or more people, lift range hood onto covered surface.

Range Hood Mounting Screws Installation

1.Determine and mark the centerline on the wall where the canopy hood will be installed.

2.Select a mounting height between a minimum of 24"

(61.0 cm) for an electric cooking surface, a minimum of 27" (68.6 cm) for a gas cooking surface, and a suggested maximum of 36" (91.4 cm) above the range to the bottom of the hood. Mark a reference line on the wall.

3.Tape template in place, aligning the template centerline and bottom of template with hood bottom line and with the centerline marked on the wall.

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