INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
NOTE:
Outdoor Kitchen Professional Range Hoods are approved for use in covered
outdoor kitchens only. Proper duct adapters, ducting, chimneys, roof/wall caps, etc.
must be utilized as called out in the following instructions. Do not install the hood in an
uncovered area directly exposed to the elements.
SECTION 1
Preparing the Insert
1. Unpack hood from the carton and confirm that all pieces are present. In addition to
the range hood you should have:
1 - Grease Trough
2 - Grease Baffles
2 - Halogen Lamps
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
NOTE:
Some hoods may be shipped with a protective plastic adhered to the underside
of the unit. It is recommended to leave this in place during installation to protect it from
scratching. Remove when the installation is complete.
SECTION 2
Preparing the Area
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
CAUTION:
WHEN CUTTING OR DRILLING INTO WALL DO NOT DAMAGE
ELECTRICAL WIRING AND OTHER HIDDEN UTILITIES.
1. Cut a hole 30.7” wide by 17.5” deep into the cabinet or canopy the power unit will
be mounted into
(Figure 1):
NOTE:
The hood must be mounted a minimum of 24
"
and a maximum of 36
"
from the
cooking surface.
SECTION 3
Optional Hood Liner
1. Secure the liner to the cabinet frame or custom canopy using three screws on each
end of the liner and three screws on each side of the top of the liner
(Figure 2).
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THE SURFACE YOU ARE MOUNTING THE INSERT
AND LINER TO IS CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT. OTHERWISE
YOU WILL NEED TO REINFORCE THE AREA.
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SECTION 4
Installing the Insert
NOTE:
If cabinet frame work does not exist, you will need to install framing to secure
the unit to
(Figure 3).
1. Install the insert unit into the hole and secure in place using six screws (not
included)
(Figure 4).
NOTE:
If an Air King hood liner is being utilized, use the screws provided with the hood
liner to attach the power unit to the liner.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THE SURFACE YOU ARE MOUNTING THE POWER
UNIT TO IS CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT. OTHERWISE YOU
WILL NEED TO REINFORCE THE AREA.
SECTION 5
Ducting
CAUTION:
ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL
BUILDING CODES.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
1. Determine the type of ducting you will require
(Figure 5).
NOTE:
For models using the B300, B500, or B600 blowers, a minimum of 6
"
diameter
outlet adapter & ducting is required to achieve the proper air flow. The B900 requires
a minimum 8
"
diameter adapter and ducting, while the B1125 requires a minimum 10
"
diameter adapter and ducting.
NOTE:
When the duct termination is similar to that shown in Figure 5 (passing through
the wall to which the hood is mounted) the installation requires special consideration.
Depending upon where the wall studs are located, it may be necessary to cut one or
more of the wall studs and install a header and footer to transfer the load to the
Figure 1
30.75"
17.5"
Figure 2
Figure 3
Support
22.5"
12"
2"
2"
Width of
Cabinet
Figure 4
Figure 5
Wall Cap
Outlet
Adapter
Roof Cap
Horizontal
Vertical
