Air King 36" models, PHGB3, 48" models, 30" models, 42" models manual Section

Figure 8

SECTION 5

Installing the Range Hood

1.Measure and mark a level line on the wall above the cook top for the included wood mounting strip. The height of the mounting strip will depend on your specific installation and should be .75” below the top of the hood canopy height (Figure 5).

	Wood Mounting Strip
	.75"
	7.5" (10" high models)
	15.5" (18" high models)
	Hood
24" - 36"
	Wall Studs
Figure 5	Cook Top

2.Secure the included wood strip in place using the provided 2" mounting screws making sure the screws are fastening into the wall studs (Figure 6).

Wood Mounting Strip

4.Rest the cavity on the back side of the hood on the wood strip and secure hood to wood strip with the included 3/4" screws through the holes in the back of the hood that line up with the wood strip (use 6 screws for 30" and 36" widths and 8 screws for larger widths) Secure the bottom of the hood by installing the screws provided into the wall anchors. (Figure 7).

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.Remove the two wire compartment cover

screws to gain access into the wire	Wire Connector
compartment (Figure 8). Connect the white
wire from the range hood to the white wire
from the supply, and the black wire from the
range hood to the black wire of the supply.
Connect the ground wire from the home	Screws
(green or bare) to the ground wire (green)
from the hood. Use approved methods for all
connections (Figure 9).

2.Replace the wire compartment cover and

tighten screws. Make sure all wiring is securely contained within the wire compartment. If the quick connect wire

connector was removed from the receptacle, replace. The connector will only fit one way into the receptacle (Figure 8).

Hot (Black)

White

Supply from house

Figure 6

Screws

Wall Studs

Ground

Figure 9

CAUTION:DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE HOOD, ENSURE THE WOOD STRIP IS FASTENED TO ALL AVAILABLE WALL STUDS (A MINIMUM OF 2 STUDS FOR 30" HOODS, MORE AS THE WIDTH INCREASES) NOT INTO THE DRYWALL ALONE.

CAUTION: SUPPORT THE HOOD UNTIL IT IS FULLY INSTALLED ONTO THE WOOD MOUNTING STRIP.

3.Rest the cavity on the back side of the hood on the wood strip and mark drilling locations on the wall for wall anchors on the bottom rear of the hood. Remove hood and install wall anchors (Figure 7).

SECTION 7

Installing the Optional Soffits

1.Refer to the instructions included with the specific soffit(s) you have chosen for installation.

SECTION 8

Installing the Blower

		1.	Refer to the instructions included with the specific blower you have chosen
Wood			for installation.
Mounting	Screw	SECTION 9
Strip		Finishing the Installation
		1.	Install the proper lighting for your specific unit:
			Halogen Lamps: Use PAR20, 50W maximum lamps (available
	Wall Anchor	Hood	separately). Install by inserting lamp into socket and turning clockwise
			until lamp is firmly seated. DO NOT over tighten.
Figure 7
			Heat Lamps: Use PAR38, 175W infrared lamps only (available
			separately). Install by inserting lamp into socket and turning clockwise
			until lamp is firmly seated. DO NOT over tighten.
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