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Duct

1-3/16"

Liner

Range 

hood 

unit

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Model: BUF-011/021

Before installation and operation, read these instructions carefully
and use this product only in the manner described by the
manufacturer in the operation manual.
The instruction shown below are used to alert you to potential
personal injury and property damage hazards.
There are three hazard classifications based on potentially
dangerous situations.
Obey all safety instructions that show these symbols to avoid
possible injury, death and property damage.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION:

CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.

NOTE

: The safety instructions are explained with the following

pictographic symbols.

means forcible execution. It indicates actions,
if any, that must be done.

 WARNING

1. TO REDUCE THE 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 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.

  CAUTION

INSTALLATION

1. Preparation

2. Range Hood Mounting

3. Connecting Power Supply Wires

1

Remove the nut (not supplied) from
the conduit connector at the end of
power wiring.

4. Final Assembly and Check

Range Hood

3. Read specification label on this product for further

information and requirements.

2. To reduce the 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.

6. Fasten the filter and other parts securely. Incorrect

attachment may result in personal injury or
property damage.

4. Use only for the purpose of kitchen ventilation.

1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to

exhaust hazardous or explosive material and
vapors.

5. Do not install this range hood in the bathroom or

in other wet rooms since electrical shock and
damage may result.

2. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

use this product with any solid-state speed control
device.

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
guidelines 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.

c) When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not

damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

d) Ducted fans must always be vented to the

outdoors.

e) This unit is designed for ducted or ductless

installation. When ductless kit part numbers
FDK-021 is installed, this unit is certified ductless.
The end user is responsible to ensure compliance
with all Federal, State and Local Environmental
and Fire codes.

2

The range hood unit must be mounted to a liner which has the
following dimensions. Install the liner securely after checking that
the opening size of the liner is the same as the figure below.

   • If the range hood is not installed properly, it could become detached

and fall.

   • Ensure that the metal duct does not touch other metal housing

materials, otherwise fire or electric shock could result.

   • When the liner is installed in the wooden hood, the inside of the

wooden hood placed above the cooking surface must be fully
covered by the metal barrier including bottom edges. Select a
suitable liner and metal barrier according to the size and shape of
the wooden hood and install properly.

   • The liner should be installed tightly. If the liner installation is not

correct, the range hood unit may become detached and fall.

   • Wear working gloves to avoid injury.

CAUTION:

5. Explanation to the End User

(1) Referring to the Operation Manual, explain the operation of this

range hood to end users.

(2) The Installation Manual and Operation Manual should be given to

the end user.

1

Assembly

(1) Replace the front cover with 4 screws.

To prevent the screw holes from being damaged, be sure not
to over tighten the screws (with the torque of 13 inch-lbs. [1.5
N-m] or less).

(2) Replace the filter.

(3) Two 35 Watt halogen light bulbs (not supplied) can be

mounted in this range hood.
Prior to function check, install light bulbs (Bulb type standard
MR16-GU10), rated 120 V-35 Watt or below.

The following light bulbs are recommended for this range
hood.

• GE Model No. Q35GU10/FL/CD
• PHILIPS Model No. Twistline 35W GU10 120V MR16

Turn the lamps clock-wise to install.

2

Check

(1) Turn on the electrical circuit to the range hood.
(2) Make sure that the switch and light operate correctly.

Refer to page 4 of the Operation Manual.

(3) Make sure that the range hood has no abnormal noises and/

or vibration.

   • Electrical wiring should be done by a qualified person(s) in

accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including
fire-rated construction. An unqualified person doing the work could
result in fire, electric shock or injury.

   • This range hood uses 120V AC. Do not connect to other voltage

since fire, electric shock or damage could result.

Be sure to switch power OFF at
service panel before wiring.

3

Connect the electrical wires as follows:
Connect wires tightly and securely using wire connectors
(not supplied).

4

Replace the wire cover with the screw removed previously. Make
sure that all wires are connected properly and enclosed inside of
the wiring compartment.

3

Make the duct joint secure and
air tight using non-flammable
tape such as duct tape, etc.
(not supplied)

Note:

Make sure that the shutter
installed in the exhaust
pipe moves freely.

CAUTION:

CAUTION used without the safety
alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property
damage.

means prohibition. It indicates actions, if any,
that mustn’t be done.

4. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY

METAL DUCTWORK.

5. This unit must be grounded.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

6. Check that the hood is correctly installed, since

incorrect installation could result in the range hood
becoming detached and falling off.

7. Connect only to an AC120 Volt power source or

the range hood could result in fire, electric shock,
and damage.

DIMENSIONS

WARNING:

WARNING:

2

Align 4 screw holes of the liner and range hood unit, then fix
securely using the supplied screws and nuts.

Note:

Fasten all the screws and nuts evenly.

NAMES OF PARTS

RANGE HOOD LOCATION

1

The range hood must be installed just above the cooktop.

2

The minimum distance from the cooking surface to the bottom of the
range hood must be 24".

3

The total weight of the BUF-011/021 range hood unit is 18 lbs. (8 kg)

4

Power requirements are:
BUF-011: AC120 V, 60 Hz, 1.7 Amp
BUF-021: AC120 V, 60 Hz, 2.2 Amp

   • Check that the hood is correctly installed, since incorrect installation

could result in the detachment of the range hood and the unit could fall.

WARNING:

ACCESSORIES

Screw M5

×

30

Four (4) pieces

Nut with plate
Four (4) pieces

Liner

Cook top

24" (minimum)

Conduit

Nut
(Not supplied)

Push to turn ON

3

Run house wiring between service panel and hood location.

4

Prepare the range hood unit.

(1) The range hood is supplied with the

exhaust pipe fixed on its top plate.

(2) Detach the tape stuck on the

exhaust pipe.

3. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:

a) Installation work and electrical wiring must be

done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with
all applicable codes and standards, including fire-
rated construction.

WARNING:

1U03 2183

   • To reduce the risk of injury, keep your hands and other objects away

from the fan while it is in motion.

   • Wear working gloves to avoid injury.

CAUTION:

Enclosure

Slot filter

Front cover

Switch

Lamp
(standard MR16-GU10, 35Watt)
(not supplied)

120V
60Hz

Connector

Connector

Connector

Connector

Connector

Connector

Motor

Red

Red

Red

Or

ange

White

White

White

White

White

White

White

Green

Blue

Bro

wn

Red

Or

ange

White

Blue

Bro

w

n

Red

Or

ange

Blue

Bro

w

n

Black

Black

White

Black

Black

Black

Black

Grey

Yellow

Yellow

Yellow

Pilot Lamp

Lamp:35W

Lamp:35W

Fan Switch

Capacitor

18-11/16"

6-11/16"

2-1/4"

2-1/4"

9-13/16"

5-1/2"

5-3/16"

Holes for mounting range hood

4-

Æ

1/4"

Æ

5-7/8"

17-1/4"

11-7/16"

7-1/2"

9/16"

2-15/16"

6-15/16"

13-11/16"

19-11/16"

18-11/16"

Range hood cutout

Front

Center line

4-

Æ

1/4"

Holes for mounting range hood

11-13/16"

9-13/16"

min.

1/2"

17-1/2"

Liner

Liner Dimensions

 (Unit: inch)

Exhaust pipe

Detach
the tape.

Tape

2-1/4"

5-3/16"

5-7/8"

(3) Arrange the ends

of 6" round duct
and wiring
conduit so that
they can connect
with the top of the
range hood unit.

(4) Be sure to keep 1-3/16"

overlapping length of the
exhaust pipe and duct.

(5) Remove the following parts by following steps.

1. 

Filter

:

Loosen 2 knobs and detach the slot filters.

2. 

Front cover

: Remove 4 screws fixing the front cover and

detach it.
Then, turn it over and remove 2 cushions of
foamed polystyrene put on its both ends.

Wire cover

Detach 2 tabs.

Slant the wire cover.

Remove the wire cover
by lifting and rotating it 
as illustrated after 
removing the screw.

1

2

3

Filter

Lamp
(standard MR16-GU10, 35Watt)
(not supplied)

Front cover

Lamp

Push the lamp, and
turn it clock-wise.

Wire cover

3

2

1

Replace the wire cover
with tilting it, and rotate
its screw-hole part.

Slant the wire cover
as shown.

Insert 2 tabs and tighten
the screw.

Wires
(conduit side)

Wires (unit side)

Wire connector
(not supplied)

• Black to Black     • White to White     • Green to Green

Wire box

Nut

Conduit

2

Connect the conduit through the connecting hole of the enclosure
using the nut previously removed.

Duct

Liner

Range hood unit

Duct

Liner

Liner

Securing plate
[each side
two (2) places]

Securing
plate

Securing plate turns

while passing through

the opening of Liner

Range hood unit

1

Hold up the range hood and insert it into the opening of the liner.
When the 4 securing plates on both sides have passed through
the top of the liner, turn them outward to secure the range hood
on the liner temporarily. Make sure the top of the exhaust pipe is
inserted into the bottom of the duct.

Nut with plate

Four screws

Liner

Nut with plate
[left & right, each
two (2) places]

Four (4) screws (M5

×

30)

Range hood unit

Duct

Range hood unit

Duct tape, etc.

7. Keep your hands and other objects away from

the fan while it is in motion. The range hood may
injure you or damage itself.

Front cover

Filter

Cushion

3. 

Wire cover

: Remove 1 screw and do as illustrated below.

Roof cap

Wall cap

Soffit

Range hood

6" round duct
(For vertical
discharge)

6" round duct
(For horizontal
discharge)

1

According to the conditions where the
range hood is installed, determine
whether it will be discharged vertically
or horizontally (6" Round duct). For
vertical or horizontal discharge, run
duct work between the hood location
and the roof cap or wall cap. For best
result in either direction, use a
minimum number of transitions and
elbows. Be sure to attach a roof cap or
wall cap to avoid rain/wind entry.

Note:

When installing the
bulb, be sure to fix to
the socket securely.

   • Remove the cushions without fail, otherwise there is a risk of fire.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

The liner shape illustrated in this installation manual is only for
reference.

CAUTION:

(Unit: inch)

   • To protect hands from injury, wear working gloves when installing the

range hood.

CAUTION:

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