Viking BVWH 18H, Installation Manual

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Table of Contents
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IMPORTANT–
Please Read and Follow!
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
• Before beginning, please read these instructions
completely and carefully.
• Do not remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or
plates from the product. This may void the warranty.
• Please observe all local and national codes and
ordinances. If no local codes are applicable, wire in
accordance with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition.
• Damp environment approved models should be installed
in a covered non-enclosed area and should be protected
from the elements as much as possible.
• The installer should leave these instructions with the
consumer who should retain for local inspector’s use and
for future reference.
• Check with a qualified and trained installer or local codes
for makeup air requirement, if any.
This hood is for residential installation only and is not
designed for installation over a commercial product. Make
sure power is off at the main circuit breaker or fuse box
before making connections. To avoid risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons, turn off the electricity to the
hood from the power supply before servicing or cleaning.
Viking hoods are equipped with the variable speed
controls for blowers. These units will not function with a
single speed ventilator. All Viking ventilator kits are
designed specifically for use with Viking hoods. Use of any
non-Viking ventilator kit will void the hood warranty.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
1. Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by qualified person(s) in accordance with
all applicable codes and standards, including
fire-rated construction.
2. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion
and exhausting of gases through the flute
(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.
3. When cutting of drilling into wall or ceiling, do
not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities.
4. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
5.
WARNING!: To reduce risk of fire, use only
metal ductwork
6. CAUTION!: To reduce risk of fire and to
properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside.
Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls
or ceilings, or into attics, crawl spaces, or
garages.
7. CAUTION!: To Reduce the Risk of Fire and
Electric Shock, Install this rangehood only with
remote blower models manufactured by Viking,
model numbers – DEV900/DEV1200, DEV1500,
or integral blowers manufactured by Viking,
model numbers – DIL900, VINV300, VINV600,
VINV1200, or DIL 1200 – NOTE – Please refer
inside for specific canopy/blower combinations.
W A R N I N G
W A R N I N G
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons, observe the following:
• Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact
the manufacturer.
• Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off
at service panel and lock service panel 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.
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Warnings & Important Information_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3
18”H. Wall Hoods 36”, 48”, & 60”
Dimensions & Specifications _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5
Clearance Dimensions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6
Interior Ventilator Dimensions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7
Exterior Ventilator Dimensions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8
Planning Information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 9
Installation Procedures
Installation (18”H. Wall Hoods) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10
Duct Cover Option (18”H. Wall Hoods) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 11
Service & Registration _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 12