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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 

 
WARNING

-TO REDUCE 

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 

C.

 

from being switched on accidentally. the 
service disconnecting means cannot be 
locked, securely fasten a prominent warning 
device, such as a tag, to the service panel. 

D.

 

Do not use this unit with any solid-state 
speed control device. 

E.

 

This unit must be grounded. 

CAUTION

-FOR GENERAL 

VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE 
TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR 
EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS. 

WARNING

-TO REDUCE THE RISK 

OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT 
OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, 
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*

 

A.

 

SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting 
lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off 
the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT 
BURNS. If the flames do not go out 
immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL 
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 

B.

 

NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN- You 
may be burned. 

C.

 

DO NOT USE WATER, including wet 
dishcloths or towels-a violent steam 
explosion will result. 

D.

 

Use an extinguisher ONLY if: 

1.

 

You know you have a Class ABC 
extinguisher, and you already know how 
to operate it. 

2.

 

The fire is small and contained in the area 
where it started. 

3.

 

The fire department is being called. 

4.

 

You can fight the fire with your back to an 
exit. 

*Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips” published 
by NFPA. 

 

WARNING

-TO REDUCE THE RISK 

OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE

 

A.

 

Never leave surface units unattended at high 
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and 
greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils 
slowly on low or medium settings. 

B.

 

Always turn hood ON when cooking at high 
heat or when cooking flaming foods. 

C.

 

Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease 
should not be allowed to accumulate on fan 
or filter. 

D.

 

Use proper pan size. Always use cookware 
appropriate for the size of the surface 
element. 

WARNING

-TO REDUCE 

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-related 
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 

C.

 

Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), 
and the local code authorities. 

D.

 

When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, 
do not damage electrical wiring and other 
hidden utilities. 

E.

 

Ducted fans must always be vented to the 
outdoors. 

WARNING

-TO REDUCE 

THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL 
DUCTWORK. 

 Do not attempt to repair or replace any 

part of your hood unless it is specifically 
recommended in this manual. All other 
servicing should be referred to a qualified 
technician.  

Foremost

 

will

 

not

 

be

 

held

 

responsible

 

for

 

any

 

damages

 

to

 

personal

 

property

 

or

 

real

 

estate

 

or

 

any

 

bodily

 

injuries

 

whether

 

caused

 

directly

 

or

 

indirectly

 

by

 

the

 

range

 

hood.

 

 

Summary of Contents for FRHI-30S

Page 1: ...English Version Range Hood Inserts Installation Instructions and Operation Manual Models FRHI 30T FRHI 36T FRHI 30S FRHI 36S FRHI 42S FRHI 48S FRHI 42M...

Page 2: ...ANY PROBLEM 1 DO NOT INSTAll THE UNIT AND KEEP All ORIGINAL PACKAGING MATERIAL 2 Have your original proof of purchase and product serial number ready 3 Contact Foremost Customer Service Toll Free 888...

Page 3: ...INSTALLATION 13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 26 SPECIFICATIONS 10 MEASUREMENTS DIAGRAMS 12 PARTS LIST 32 TROUBLE SHOOTING 33 WARRANTY 40 WARRANTY INFORMATION FORM 42 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE S...

Page 4: ...PA WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE A Never leave surface units unattended at high settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Heat oils slowly on low o...

Page 5: ...you still smell gas call the Gas Company and Fire Department right away CAUTION 1 For general ventilation use only Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors 2 To reduce the ris...

Page 6: ...quiet because they have precision motors and have many advanced features including super bright LED s a cooking heat sensor non blocking dishwasher safe easy to clean filters and multifunction remote...

Page 7: ...don t damage anything inside Remove the top Styrofoam pieces Now lay the box on its side make sure the top knobs and pull the two Styrofoam end pieces completely out of the box at the same time Caref...

Page 8: ...SE TROUGH MOUNTING BRACKET SCREWS MODEL FITER WITH GREASE TROUGH MOUNTING BRACKET 30T 2 2 36T 3 2 Remote control with battery Bag with screws Check entire ventilator unit for damage Check control knob...

Page 9: ...e from stove top to bottom of wooden hood meets your local fire codes and the range manufacturer s specifications Height of floor to Counter Top A Standard 36 Height of Counter Top to Wood Frame Botto...

Page 10: ...rect It is assumed the correct Foremost Range Hood Insert was selected based on the selection guide for the wooden hood brand name and size chosen for your kitchen For M S type units mounted in Chimne...

Page 11: ...tle Hood must have 1 inch thick or greater side beams to support weight and mounting of hood insert The following are tables of the overall dimensions of all the models of Foremost Range Hood Inserts...

Page 12: ...12...

Page 13: ...ghly recommended carry and place the range hood insert into pre mounting position underneath wooden hood NEVER PLACE THE INSERT FACE DOWN WITHOUT WOODEN BLOCKS HOLD IT 2 INCHES ABOVE THE BOTTOM SURFAC...

Page 14: ...n if not ignore this step Close the cover on the connection box In order to comply with some local building codes this unit has been shipped with the maximum exhaust speeds shut off If these codes do...

Page 15: ...jumper shown in OFF position Exhaust fan will now run at all speeds including Maximum Carefully PULL IT OFF AND DISCARD or place it back in the OFF position shown Now the range insert will run at ful...

Page 16: ...ATE REFER TO THE ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION AT THE END OF THIS VIDEO Turn the knob again to the right clockwise There will be another beep and the fan will go to the second speed Turn the knob a...

Page 17: ...se results please CONTACT FOREMOST CUSTOMER SERVICE IMMEDIATELY TEST THE REMOTE CONTROL Locate the bag containing the remote control and battery Carefully open the battery door on the back of the remo...

Page 18: ...d light setting you set in the memory button To change the setting set the lights and fan to where you want then repeat the press and hold procedure until you hear a beep If the remote control does no...

Page 19: ...t Electric drill with screwdriver bit installed highly recommended or a screwdriver Ducting prepared and vent openings prepared and ready Below are the three types of ducting Exhaust out roof vent Exh...

Page 20: ...rt at this time Lift the hood insert up into the prepared opening feeding the power cable up with it being careful not to pinch the cable Raise the hood to the desired height If it goes in smoothly wi...

Page 21: ...rear mounting screw into block Wooden block or rail secured to rear wall for holding up rear end of adapter extension While holding the hood insert in place at the proper mounting height screw in two...

Page 22: ...ou should not be able to push the filter up This will prevent the filter from being lifted up by the fan at high speeds How to grab baffle filter for removal or installation Insert Baffle Filter and s...

Page 23: ...binet to secure the unit Make sure the unit has been connected to power and was thoroughly tested procedure listed on page xx in an earlier section of the manual and ductwork is prepared Turn off circ...

Page 24: ...THE FRONT AND BACK POINT Carefully Lower the hood insert back to the stove surface keeping the knobs from touching using the stand off blocks Remove the side mounting brackets by removing the screws...

Page 25: ...rackets from the inside of the hood using the screws supplied Connect remaining ductwork Insert grease troughs and baffle filters sliding them forward and then seating them back into the grease trough...

Page 26: ...position The lights will also turn on to the night light position This the lowest and most quiet fan speed and perfect for light cooking Turn the knob again to the right There will be another beep an...

Page 27: ...n to the right The light will light will raise one level brighter to the maximum brightness To lower the brightness turn the light knob quickly to the left counterclockwise The light will drop one lev...

Page 28: ...an goes to speed 3 Press the UP ARROW again You will hear a beep The fan goes to speed 4 max speed If you have a model 48S you can press one more time to get speed 5 Now let s lower the speed Press th...

Page 29: ...n press and hold the MEMORY button until you hear a beep from the unit This setting has now been memorized Press the RED POWER OFF Button and the unit will shut completely off Now press the MEMORY but...

Page 30: ...crewing the thumbscrews on the inside as shown Place the filters in a dishwasher for cleaning along with the grease troughs Re assemble baffle filters and replace in hood sliding them in from the back...

Page 31: ...OR CLOTHS or steel wool to clean the range hood insert Use only mild soap or detergent solutions on a damp rag to clean around edges and control panel knobs lights and heat sensor Dry surfaces using...

Page 32: ...JUNCTION BOX COVER 14 SIDE BRACKET ONLY FOR 30T AND 36T 4 JUNCTION BOX 15 LED 5 RELAY BOARD 16 ANTENNA BOARD 6 MOTOR BOX 17 ENCODER BOARD COVER 7 RELAY BOARD COVER 18 HIGH TEMPERATURE SENSOR 8 MOTOR...

Page 33: ...is there call FOREMOST to be sent an replacement LED assembly If voltage not there call Foremost to be sent a replacement control board Fan motor runs but will not run at highest speeds 3 4 or extra s...

Page 34: ...and carefully reposition grease troughs and filters re hook filters to front inside surface of hood body on 900 CFM units Make sure filters are secured together tightly with thumb screws on back Remo...

Page 35: ...d the control panel as you do this as it will drop and be attached to wires when you do this Locate the cover on the back that houses the circuit board Carefully remove the 2 screws holding it on with...

Page 36: ...carefully keeping the wires in place and not letting them get pinched or intrude into the baffle filter area Turn on circuit breaker powering this unit If you did the following steps correctly the re...

Page 37: ...is detected at hood power connection box Open relay board cover by removing 2 cover screws If power appears here Check for 120 volts at these points on the relay board If power appears here check for...

Page 38: ...trol If there is still no motor or Light response CALL FOREMOST CUSTOMER SERVICE to order a replacement control board Makeup Air System not getting power signal above speeds 1 2 If 120 Volts is not de...

Page 39: ...39 Typical Make up air system diagram with motorized inlet damper...

Page 40: ...ranty period additional charges may apply which include but are not limited to Parts shipping expenses Un installation of defective product and Installation of replacement product It is your sole resp...

Page 41: ...e request To qualify for warranty service you must register the product on line 1 Have the ORIGINAL proof of purchase 2 Be the ORIGINAL purchaser of the product 3 Have the model number 4 Have the seri...

Page 42: ...______________________________ 2 Model No ____________________________________ 3 Serial No ____________________________________ For warranty service or spare parts purchase contact FOREMOST 6241 North...

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