INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE
STARTING INSTALLATION.
SECTION 1
Preparing the Insert
1. Unpack hood from the carton and confirm that all pieces are present. In addition to the
range hood you should have:
1 - Grease Trough
2 - Grease Baffles
2 - Halogen Lamps
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
NOTE:
Some hoods may be shipped with a protective plastic adhered to the underside of the
unit. It is recommended to leave this in place during installation to protect it from scratching.
Remove when the installation is complete.
SECTION 2
Preparing the Area
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL BEFORE
STARTING INSTALLATION.
CAUTION:
WHEN CUTTING OR DRILLING INTO WALL DO NOT DAMAGE
ELECTRICAL WIRING AND OTHER HIDDEN UTILITIES.
1. Cut a hole 30.7” wide by 17.5” deep into the cabinet or canopy the power unit will be
mounted into
(Figure 1):
NOTE:
The hood must be mounted a minimum of 24
"
and a maximum of 36
"
from the
cooking surface.
SECTION 3
Optional Hood Liner
1. Secure the liner to the cabinet frame or custom canopy using three screws on each end of
the liner and three screws on each side of the top of the liner
(Figure 2).
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THE SURFACE YOU ARE MOUNTING THE INSERT AND
LINER TO IS CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT. OTHERWISE YOU WILL
NEED TO REINFORCE THE AREA.
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SECTION 4
Installing the Insert
NOTE:
If cabinet frame work does not exist, you will need to install framing to secure the unit
to
(Figure 3).
1. Install the insert unit into the hole and secure in place using six screws (not included)
(Figure 4).
NOTE:
If an Air King hood liner is being utilized, use the screws provided with the hood liner to
attach the power unit to the liner.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE THE SURFACE YOU ARE MOUNTING THE POWER UNIT
TO IS CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT. OTHERWISE YOU WILL NEED TO
REINFORCE THE AREA.
SECTION 5
Ducting
CAUTION:
ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL BUILDING
CODES.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
1. Determine the type of ducting you will require
(Figure 5).
NOTE:
For models using the B300, B500, or B600 blowers, a minimum of 6
"
diameter outlet
adapter & ducting is required to achieve the proper air flow. The B900 requires a minimum 8
"
diameter adapter and ducting, while the B1125 requires a minimum 10
"
diameter adapter and
ducting.
NOTE:
When the duct termination is similar to that shown in Figure 5 (passing through the
wall to which the hood is mounted) the installation requires special consideration. Depending
upon where the wall studs are located, it may be necessary to cut one or more of the wall
studs and install a header and footer to transfer the load to the
Figure 1
30.75"
17.5"
Figure 2
Figure 3
Support
22.5"
12"
2"
2"
Width of
Cabinet
Figure 4
Figure 5
Wall Cap
Outlet
Adapter
Roof Cap
Horizontal
Vertical
