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Important Information About 

Safety Instructions

•  The 

Important Safety Instructions

 and warnings in 

these instructions are not meant to cover all possible 

problems and conditions that can occur. Use common 

sense and caution when installing, maintaining or 

operating this or any other appliance.

•  Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team 

about problems and conditions that you don’t under-

stand.

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Symbols and Labels

 DANGER

Immediate hazards that 

WILL

 result in severe personal 

injury or death.

 WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that 

COULD

 result in 

severe personal injury or death.

 CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that 

COULD

 result in 

minor personal injury or property damage.

 DANGER

To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive vapors and 

liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Also keep items that could explode, 

such as aerosol cans away from range or cooktop and range hood. Do not store flammable or explosive materials in 

adjacent cabinets or areas.

 WARNING

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE 

FOLLOWING:

a)  Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the 

manufacturer.

b)  Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting 

means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means 

cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

 WARNING

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE 

FOLLOWING:

a)  Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable 

codes and standards, including fire-rated construction. 

b)  Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel 

burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and 

safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the 

American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code 

authorities.

c)  When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
d)  Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

 CAUTION

For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for Discovery PHW Series

Page 1: ...Installation Instructions Discovery GlassWall Mount Range Hood PHW Model Series Part No 101745 Rev H...

Page 2: ...installation process Leave these installation instructions with the customer Customer Keep these installation instructions for future reference and the local electrical inspector s use If You Need Hel...

Page 3: ...G a Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer If you have questions contact the manufacturer b Before servicing or cleaning unit switch power off at service panel and lock the serv...

Page 4: ...rfaces often to prevent grease fires and maintain performance If the cooktop and range hood are near a window use an appropriate window treatment Avoid long drapes or other window coverings that could...

Page 5: ...ation Contact your local building department for further information The minimum installed distance from the rear of blower unit base to the cooktop surface must be no less than 30 inches 76 2 cm 26 i...

Page 6: ...ceilings or into attics crawl spaces or garages To prevent combustion by products smoke or odors from entering the home and to improve efficiency tape all duct joints securely Do not exhaust more than...

Page 7: ...Work Design Tips Wherever possible reduce the number of transitions and turns to as few sharp angles as possible Two staggered 45 angles are better than one 90 Keep turns as far away from the hood exh...

Page 8: ...ure Replacement kit PN 101963 includes both chimney and blower mounting bracket Order the correct size see page 3 A A B C C B D D E F G G H H F E 8 20 cm WARNING Do not install the range hood unless t...

Page 9: ...7 Insert the two of the provided wall anchors into the holes on the ceiling 8 Place the chimney mounting bracket against the ceil ing and attach it using two included 1 1 2 screws Installing the Blowe...

Page 10: ...k or masonry Drill five 5 16 X 1 1 2 holes in the locations marked Insert five of the provided wall anchors into the five holes The anchors provided are for attaching the hood to masonry or brick only...

Page 11: ...er flaps on the top of the hood from opening 1 Inside the exhaust outlet on the top of the blower assembly there are metal or plastic damper flaps The flaps close to help prevent back drafts when the...

Page 12: ...fire hazard make sure the power supply at the fuse or junction box is turned off before proceeding with final installation Improper connection of the hood electrical wiring may create an electric shoc...

Page 13: ...on the bottom of the blower assembly 4 Insert all four thumb screws into the bottom of the glass and tighten into place Installing the Chimney 5 Carefully put the chimney over the blower assembly taki...

Page 14: ...d filled out completely and mailed Verifying Proper Operation 1 Turn on power at the junction or fuse box 2 If the control panel is not lit turn on the main power switch located next to the light fixt...

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