Zephyr AK6500, Use, Care And Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE RANGEHOOD
1. This range hood is mounted under a
kitchen cabinet unit.
2. Select preferred duct location on rear or
top of unit. (See page 6 & 7 for ducting
conversion options)
3. Begin installation by temporarily
unscrewing and removing the bottom
splash panel.
4. Reinforce cabinet base with 1x2 wood
strips if additional strengthening is
required.
5. Temporarily position the range hood in
the desired mounting location.
Measure and mark the mounting holes,
duct and electrical access locations with
a pencil.
6. Drill/cut out the required openings for
duct and electrical access; make sure the
duct opening is large enough to apply
duct tape.
7. Fasten hood onto cabinet with screws
and washers provided.
8. Install electrical.
9. Install duct work and duct-tape.
10. Reinstall the bottom splash panel.
11. Power up hood and check for leaks
around duct-tape.
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE RANGEHOOD
ELECTRICAL
All Electrical work must by performed by qualified electrician or person with similar technical
know how and background.
For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation.
Do not use extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
Follow National electrical codes or prevailing local codes and ordinances.
Electrical Supply:
This appliance requires a 120V 60Hz electrical supply., and connected to an individual, properly
grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Wiring
must be 2 wire w/ ground. Please also refer Electrical Diagram labeled on product.
Cable Lock:
A cable locking connector (not supplied) might also be required by local codes. Check with local
requirements and codes, purchase and install appropriate connector if necessary.
Cable Lock
WARNING
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duct/silver
tape
6. Duct
opening
cutout
4. Add 1x2
wood strips
3. Splash
bottom panel