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. For proper wiring, it is necessary to have the house supply power run to the range hood
location.
2. As this is a remote mounted switch, the installer will need to provide & mount a
3-gang electrical box at the desired switch location. The box must meet the ergonomic
requirements outlined by the American Disabilities Act.
3. It will be necessary to run additional cabling between the range hood & switch control
box (not included). It is recommended that a 3-conductor cable (black, white, red, plus
ground) and a 2-conductor cable (black, white, plus ground) be installed between the
range hood & switch box prior to installation of the hood. Label the 3-conductor cable
"Cable A" and the 2-conductor cable "Cable B" to help simplify the connections.
4.
Connections at the range hood (Figure 9):
Connect the house supply ground wire (green or bare) to the stranded green grounding
wire of the hood and to the ground wires of Cables A and B.
Connect the house supply neutral wire (white) to the 2 stranded white wires in the range
hood wire box.
Connect one of the black stranded wires of the range hood fuse holder to the house
supply hot (black) wire.
Connect the other black wire from the range hood fuse holder to the black wire of Cable A.
Connect the white wire of Cable A to the stranded black wire of the range hood (this
black wire leads to a rectangular six pin connector mounted in the side of the wire box).
Connect the red wire of Cable A to the stranded red wire of the range hood (this red wire
leads to a rectangular six pin connector mounted in the side of the wire box).
Connect the black wire of Cable B to the stranded red wire of the range hood (this red
wire leads to a flat 4-pin connector in the wire box).
Connect the white wire of Cable B to the stranded blue wire of the range hood (this blue
wire leads to a flat 4-pin connector in the wire box).
Use approved methods for all connections.
5.
Connections at the switch box (Figure 9):
Connect the black wire of Cable A to the center black wire of BOTH rocker switches.
Connect the white wire of Cable A to the white wire of the fan switch.
Connect the red wire of Cable A to the red wire of the fan switch.
Connect the black wire of Cable B to the red wire of the light switch.
Connect the white wire of Cable B to the white wire of the light switch.
Connect the green wires from both Cable A and Cable B to the green wire attached to
wall plate.
Use approved methods for all connections.
6. After all connections have been made, install the wire compartment cover and tighten screw.
Make sure all wiring is securely contained within the wire compartment.
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
