Air King RF55 manual Installation Instructions, Wiring, Wood Strip, Keyhole

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/Charcoal Filter

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).

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).

Wood Strip

Figure 2

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.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 3).

Figure 3

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

Installing the Range Hood

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 (if applicable), electrical, and mounting holes or mark the locations by measurement.

2.Cut appropriate holes for ducting connection (if applicable) and electrical connection in the wall/cabinet.

3.Install an approved wire connector to the electrical knockout of the hood and guide the electrical cable through the hood, allowing at least 6" of wire for connections and tighten.

4.Install the 4 mounting screw 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 4).

1/8"

Keyhole

Figure 4

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 2 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 5).

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