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Installation Guide 

and Users Manual

Island Mount Range Hood

168/198 Series Island Mount Range Hood

IMPORTANT:

Read and save these instructions.

NOTICE:

Installer:

 Leave this guide with the homeowner

Homeowner:

 Keep this guide for future reference

Rev. 2016u.6a

Suitable for:

Standard Class 

“R” Class

“E” Class

“SP” Class

Summary of Contents for SV168 Series

Page 1: ...e Hood 168 198 Series Island Mount Range Hood IMPORTANT Read and save these instructions NOTICE Installer Leave this guide with the homeowner Homeowner Keep this guide for future reference Rev 2016u 6a Suitable for Standard Class R Class E Class SP Class ...

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Page 3: ...rities Before servicing or cleaning unit switch power OFF at service panel and lock service panel to pre vent power from being switched ON accidentally Clean grease laden surfaces frequently To reduce the risk of fire and to disperse air properly make sure to vent air outside DO NOT vent exhaust into spaces between walls crawl spaces ceiling attics or garages Ducted fans MUST always be vented to t...

Page 4: ...go out immediately EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT or dial your local emergency service immediately DO NOT USE WATER including wet dishcloths or towels a violent steam explosion will result Use an extinguisher ONLY if You know you have a Class A B C extinguisher and you already know how to operate it The fire is small and contained in the area where it is started The fire department is being...

Page 5: ...ting requirements 5 Mount heights clearance 5 6 Calculating vent system length 6 Venting methods ductless conversion 7 Charcoal filters electrical requirements 8 Preparation 9 Installation 10 12 Range hood operations 13 19 USE AND CARE Troubleshooting 20 Use and care information 21 Specifications 21 MAINTENANCE Cleaning 22 Replacing filter light bulb 22 24 WARRANTY Coverage exceptions 25 Disclaime...

Page 6: ...s Head Screw 18 Pcs 4mm x 16mm Phillips Head Tapping Screw 24 Pcs 4mm x 8mm Phillips Head Tapping Screw 16 Pcs Optional 4mm x 8mm Phillips Head Tapping Screw for Air Diverter 4 Pcs Optional Phillips Head Screw for Charcoal Filter 2 Pcs Charcoal Filter Optional re circulating kit Support Frame Structure Flappers Remote Control Optional w R Class Control Parts supplied Lower standard chimney Stainle...

Page 7: ...coun 2 tertop stove recommend 28 to 31 Distance between the countertop stove 3 to the range hood Height of hood and duct cover 4 For the most efficient quiet operation A distance of 28 to 31 is recommended between stove top and the bottom of range hood It is recommended that the range hood be vented vertically through the roof through 6 15 2 cm or bigger round metal aluminum vent work The size of ...

Page 8: ...ove top to hood bottom should be no higher than 31 inch It is important to install the hood at the proper mounting height Hoods mounted too low could result in heat damage and fire hazard while hoods mounted too high will be hard to reach and will loose its performance and efficiency If available also refer to stove top manufacturer s height clearance requirements and recommended hood mounting hei...

Page 9: ...s conversion is intended for applications where an exhaust duct work is not possible to be installed When converted the hood functions as a purifying hood rather than an exhaust hood Fumes and exhaust from cooking is drawn and filtered by a set of charcoal filters The air is then purified and re circulated back within the home We recommend to ALWAYS exhaust air outside of the home by employing exi...

Page 10: ...t be connected with copper wire plug only Always use plug provided If not possible connect three wires ac cording to its color black to Hot white to Neutral and green to Ground to house wires and cap with wire connectors Wire sizes copper wire only and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as specified on the model serial rating label Wire sizes must conform to the requirements...

Page 11: ...se make sure that the support system or framework being used is 2 stable and secure in the ceiling Put a thick protective covering over counter top cook top or range to protect from damage or dirt Remove 3 any hazardous objects around the area when installing Mark the locations of the support mounting bracket holes vent cutout if used and power supply cable cutout 4 on the ceiling Use drill and sa...

Page 12: ... behind the sheet rock for best weight support Concrete ceiling Use concrete sleeve anchor Place support frames inside the top support plate adjust 2 support frames to length required and lock the support frames using sixteen 16 4mm x 8mm Phillips Head Tap ping Screw as shown in Figure 2 Support Frames Length required Figure 2 Align the holes in top 3 supportplatewithtwo screws on the ceiling Push...

Page 13: ... make sure all joints are secured and air tight Figure 5 Figure 4A Figure 4C Figure 4B Slide both chimneys upward Recirculating Non Vented Kit If Re Circulating Kit is not purchased skip this step Place the air diverter inside support frame so that its 6 round hole faces downward and secure it with four 4mm x 8mm Phillips Head Tapping Screws Air Diverter Optional Support Frames Ceiling Upper Chimn...

Page 14: ...owly slide down both chimneys until they sit on the hood Connect the duct work and connect the power cable see figure 7A Bring only the upper chimney up until it reaches the ceiling secure it with two 4mm x 16mm Round Phillips Head Screws as shown in Figure 7B 4mm x 16mm Round Phillips Head Screws Page 12 Recirculating Non Vented Kit If Re Circulating Kit is not purchased skip this step Install th...

Page 15: ...eed mode will cancel Press the Light Switch to power on the lights CAUTION DO NOT touch the lights until switched OFFand cooled Turn Off Press the Power Switch to turn off the power Press the Light Switch to power off the lights SV168 198 Series Standard Class 3 Speed Mechanical Control NOTE Wiring Diagrams shown above with GU10 light configuration A transformer is required for MR16 Lights SV168 1...

Page 16: ...te timer then flash for three seconds While flashing the timer can be adjusted by 1 minute increments with the default set at 15 minutes from as short as 1 minute to as long as 99 minutes After the desired setting has been achieved the Speed Timer Indicator will return to fan speed mode and Power Off Delay Control button will flash until power OFF after a few seconds Changing speed does not affect...

Page 17: ... operating press the button once the Speed Timer Indicator will display a 15 minute timer then flash for three seconds While flashing the timer can be adjusted by 1 minute increments by pressing button and 1 minute decrements by pressing button with the default set at 15 minutes from as short as 1 minute to as long as 99 minutes After the desired setting has been achieved the Speed Timer Indicator...

Page 18: ...Page 16 Range Hood Operations Wiring Diagram Continued SV168 198 Series R Class Wiring Diagram NOTE Wiring Diagrams shown above with GU10 light configuration A transformer is required for MR16 Lights ...

Page 19: ...time reached 30 hours then the Cleaning Reminder Indicator C flashes and reminds user to clean the aluminum filter After cleaning the filter and when the motor is not in use press and hold Increase Value button over 3 seconds to reset the timer Please note that turning off the system will not reset the Power On Elapsed Timer Adjusting the blower motor speed Press Power button once to turn on the s...

Page 20: ...once to turn on the lights and once again to turn off the lights While the lights are off press and hold Light button for over 3 seconds to dim the lights from high to low Level of brightness will be stored in system s memory CAUTION DO NOT touch the lights until switched OFFand cooled Note Light settings are independent from other settings including power off delay and lights has to be manually t...

Page 21: ...ns Wiring Diagram Continued SV168 198 Series E Class Wiring Diagram 4 Speed NOTE Wiring Diagrams shown above with GU10 light configuration A transformer is required for MR16 Lights SV168 198 Series E Class Wiring Diagram 6 Speed ...

Page 22: ... cir cular flapper is not installed correctly or opening properly A tight mesh on a side wall cap unit might also cause restriction to the air flow The lights work but the blower is not spinning at all 4 is stuck or is rattling The blower might be jammed or scraping the bot tom due to shipping damage Please contact us im mediately The hood is not venting out properly 5 Make sure the distance betwe...

Page 23: ...ace Without these components operating blowers could catch on to hair fingers and loose clothing NEVER dispose cigarette ashes ignitable substances or any foreign objects into blowers NEVER leave cooking unattended When frying oil in the pan can easily overheat and catch fire The risk of self combustion is higher when the oil has been used several times NEVER cook on open flames under the range ho...

Page 24: ...rface and cause rusting DO NOT allow salt solutions disinfectants bleaches or cleaning compounds to remain in contact with stainless steel for extended periods Many of these compounds contain chemicals which may be harmful Rinse with water after ex posure and wipe dry with a clean cloth Cleaning Aluminum Grease Filter Stainless Steel Panel or Baffle Filter The aluminum filters fitted by the factor...

Page 25: ...ulb by pulling in the direction of wavy arrow Do not touch the new light bulb with bare hands Reverse the steps to install a new halogen light bulb Turn ON breaker and range hood to test for operation Replacing GU10 Type light bulb This range hood uses LED or halogen bulb please refer to the actual specification of the hood purchased USA Canada Halogen 35W Type GU10 120V Europe 220V USA Canada LED...

Page 26: ...is unplugged or turn OFF breaker Make sure the lights are cool to touch carefully align the arrow on the inner ring with the arrow on the outer ring where it says OPEN with the Inner Ring Opener as shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 The inner ring will loosen and the light bulb will be available for removal as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Install a new light bulb and reverse the steps Turn ON breaker and ra...

Page 27: ...nsumable parts such as light bulbs metal and charcoal filters The natural wear of finish and wear due to improper maintenance use of corrosive and abrasive cleaning products pads and oven cleaner products Chips dents or cracks due to abuse misuse freight damage or improper installation Damage of product caused by accident fire floods or act of God The manufacturer and or distributor reseller is no...

Page 28: ...ing fee of 15 will be charged for all approved return s Exchanges or returns may not be accepted if any packaging is missing Make sure to inspect the hood for damages and defects before installation Appearance flaws of the hood found after installation and not affecting hood performance is not covered under our warranty for returns or exchang es Service visits not covered under warranty will carry...

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