Air King Ventilation Hood manual Installation Instructions, Tabs, Vertical, Horizontal

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.Unpack hood from the carton and confirm that all pieces are present. In addition to the range hood you should have:

1 - Aluminum Grease Filter

1 - 3-1/4"x 10" Damper

3 - Damper Mounting Screws

4 - #8 Mounting Screws

1 - Wire Compartment Cover and Screw

1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet

2.Lay the hood flat on a table so the underside is facing you. Use a piece of cardboard to avoid damaging the table or the hood.

3.Remove lamp cover by squeezing the two tabs together (Figure 1).

2a.

Tabs

Figure 1

4.Install a 60 watt maximum type A19 bulb and reinstall the lamp cover.

Prepare the location for Hood Support

1.If the hood will be installed under cabinets that have a recessed bottom, it will be necessary to install wood mounting strips (not included) so the hood will mount properly (Figure 2).

included) or vented through a 7" round duct with the addition of a model E-22a or RDC7 Duct Collar (not included) (Figure 3).

Vertical

Ductless

Horizontal

Figure 3

Horizontal or Vertical - Remove the square knockout by inserting a screw driver under the edge and break the tabs holding it in place. Peel back with pliers (Figure 4).

Horizontal	Vertical	Ductless
Figure 4

Wood Strip

Figure 2

2b. Ductless - Remove the hood’s front louver cover, exposing the front air slots. To remove louver slide to one side and lift the trailing edge. Do not use a screwdriver or any other object that could scratch the hood (Figure 4).

2c. 7" Round - Remove the round knockout located on the top of the hood by inserting a screw driver under the edge and break the tabs holding it in place. Peel back with pliers (Figure 4).

3.Determine where the electrical service will enter the hood and remove the appropriate electrical knockout by inserting a screw driver into the slot and rocking back and forth until the knockout comes loose (Figure 4).

CAUTION: MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

Installing the Range Hood

2.The thickness of the strips should be the same as the recess of the cabinet and they should be approximately 2" wide.

3.Install the strips using appropriate length wood screws (not included). Make sure the strips line up to the keyhole slots of the range hood.

Prepare the Hood for Installation

1.Choose the type of ducting you will require. This model is equipped to vent either Vertically or Horizontally through a 3-1/4" x 10" duct. It can be modified to be ductless (re-circulates the air back into the kitchen) with the addition of a model RF34 Charcoal Filter (not

1.Once the proper knockout(s) have been removed, either hold the hood up to the installation location and mark the locations of the ducting, electrical, and mounting holes or mark the locations by measurement.

2.Cut appropriate holes for ducting connection and electrical connection in the wall/cabinet.

3.For 3-1/4" x 10" vertical or horizontal ducting, install the damper assembly to the hood by sliding the tabbed section of the damper under the hood body and securing with the two provided screws. For 7" round ducting, secure either a model E-22A or RCD7 Duct Collar (not included) to the hood with the three provided screws (Figure 5).

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