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7. Preparation
Advanced Preparations:
•
Be familiar with the controls of the range hood by reading through
Range Hood Operation
, Page 1
5
.
•
Place the range hood on a flat, stable surface. Connect the range hood to a designated standard outlet (please
refer the product label for the suitable voltage of this unit) and turn on the range hood. Verify all operations of the
range hood by referring to
Range Hood Operation
, Page 1
5
.
•
Place all supplied parts and required hardware on a flat, stable surface and verify the existence of all supplied parts
listed on Page 4.
•
Carefully remove the white plastic protective coat from the chimney covers and range hood.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to your hood, prevent debris from entering the vent opening.
Preparation:
•
Decide the location of the venting pipe from the hood to the outside. Refer to
Venting Methods on Page
8.
•
A straight, short vent run will allow the hood to perform more efficiently.
•
Try to avoid as many transitions, elbows, and long run as possible. This may reduce the performance of the hood.
•
IMPORTANT
: Peel white plastic protective coat off the hood, if any.
•
Use silver tape or duct tape to seal joints between pipe sections.
•
For installing under the cabinet with recessed bottom, attach 4-inch wide wood filler strips (not provided) on each
side.
•
Using references in Installation on Page
s
1
1-13
and Measurements and Diagrams on Page
s
12-14
, create access
opening for electrical wires and hood exhaust under the cabinet.
•
CAUTION: If moving the cooking range is necessary to install the hood, turn OFF the power on an electric range at
the main electrical box.
RANGE HOOD
S UNDER 600 CFM ARE NOT RECOMMENDED
FOR GAS RANGES.
•
Puncture the knockout holes (for mounting under the cabinet) on the hood as shown in Figure
at page
s
11
and 13
.
•
If necessary, attach two rubber stands with 3M adhesive tapes to the back corners of the hood
.
If the weight of your range hood is excessive, require three or more people to move and install this range hood.
Body injuries could occur if it is not followed.
WARNING
Rotating fan can cause severe injury. Stay clear of fan when motor is running.
WARNING
