SECTION 4
Blower Installation for Ducted
Range Hoods
NOTE:
When reinstalling the blower, ensure
that the blower is facing the same way as how
you have chosen to duct it.
1. With the opening of the blower facing the
direction you have chosen to duct the
hood, place the blower mounting brackets
(brackets on either side of the blower) over
the blower mounting studs on the interior
of the hood
(Figure 6).
NOTE:
Makes sure to support the blower in
position by hand until it is firmly secured to
the hood.
2. Using the 4 nuts removed earlier, secure
the blower in place. Start the nuts by
hand first, then tighten with a 3/8" nut
driver or ratchet until they are fully seated
(Figure 6).
NOTE: FOR DUCTLESS INSTALLATIONS ONLY,
if you did not already do so in the earlier steps,
remove the vent insert from behind the grill on
the outside of the hood
(Figure 4).
3. Plug the blower into the appropriate
connector on the side of the wire
compartment. It will only fit one way
(Figure 7).
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CAUTION:
DO NOT INSTALL CLOSER THAN 20 INCHES ABOVE COOKING SURFACE.
SECTION 6
Wiring
CAUTION:
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL CODES, ORDINANCES, OR NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. IF YOU ARE
UNFAMILIAR WITH METHODS OF INSTALLING ELECTRICAL WIRING, SECURE THE
SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
1. Connect the two loose White wires from the range hood to the White wire from the
supply, and the loose Black wire from the range hood to the Black wire of the supply.
Connect the ground wire (green or bare) from the supply to the green ground screw of
the hood. Use approved methods for all connections
(Figure 9).
2. Install the wire compartment cover and tighten screw. Make sure all wiring is securely
contained within the wire compartment.
SECTION 7
Ducting
CAUTION:
ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL
BUILDING CODES.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
1. Connect the ducting to the hood’s duct collar and damper. Secure in place using tape
to seal all joints
(Figure 10).
Studs
Figure 6
Vertical
Ductless
Horizontal
Studs
Studs
SECTION 5
Installing the Range Hood
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
NOTE:
If installing into existing construction and you will not have access to the ductwork
once the hood is in place, make ducting connections at this point. Refer to the Ducting
Section for instructions.
1. Install the 4 mounting screws at the previously marked locations. Leave
approximately 1/8" clearance. Slide the hood in place through the keyhole slots
and align the front of the hood so that it is flush with the front of the cabinets.
Tighten all screws securely
(Figure 8).
Keyhole
1/8
"
Figure 8
Connector
Figure 7
Figure 10
Figure 9
Neutral
(White)
From Hood
Hot (Black)
Ground
(Green or Bare)
From Hood
