INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
SECTION 1
Preparing the Range Hood
1. Unpack hood from the carton and confirm that all pieces are present. In addition to
the range hood you should have:
2 - Aluminum Grease Filters
1 - 3-1/4"x 10" Damper
3 - Damper Mounting Screws
4 - #8 Mounting Screws
1 - GU24 Base, 26W Fluorescent Lamp
1 - Instruction/Safety Sheet
NOTE:
Some hoods may be shipped with a protective plastic adhered to the range
hood. It is recommended to leave this in place during installation to protect the hood
from scratching. Remove when the installation is complete.
2. Lay the hood flat on a table so the underside is facing you. Use a piece of cardboard
to avoid damaging the table or the hood.
3. Remove the following items from the hood and place in a safe place until needed
(Figure 1):
Grease filters:
Pull on tabs to remove.
Bottom cover:
Remove the 4 screws holding it in place.
Lamp cover:
Squeeze in the sides. The cover is held in place by tension against the
tabs on the hood.
Wire compartment cover:
Remove the screw holding it in place.
Blower:
Using a 3/8" nut driver or ratchet, remove the 4 nuts holding the blower in place.
SECTION 2
Prepare the location for Hood Support
1. If the hood will be installed under cabinets that have a recessed bottom, it will be
necessary to install wood mounting strips (not included) so the hood will mount
properly
(Figure 2).
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2. The thickness of the strips should be the same as the recess of the cabinet and
they should be approximately 2" wide.
3. Install the strips using appropriate length wood screws (not included). Make sure
the strips line up to the keyhole slots of the range hood.
SECTION 3
Prepare the Hood for Installation
1. Choose the type of ducting you will require. This model is equipped to vent either
Vertically or Horizontally through a 3-1/4" x 10" duct. It can be modified to be duct-
less (re-circulates the air back into the kitchen) with the addition of 2 models CF-01
Charcoal Filters (not included)
(Figure 3).
2a.
Horizontal or Vertical
- Remove the apprpriate square knockout by inserting a
screw driver under the edge and break the tabs holding it in place. Peel back with
pliers
(Figure 4).
2b.
Ductless
- Lift up and remove the hood’s vent insert located behind the grill, exposing
the front air slots. Do not use a screwdriver or any other object that could scratch the
hood
(Figure 4).
3. Determine where the electrical service will enter the hood and remove the appropriate
electrical knockout by inserting a screw driver into the slot and rocking back and forth
until the knockout comes loose
(Figure 4).
4. Once the proper knockout(s) have been removed, either hold the hood up to the
installation location and mark the locations of the ducting, electrical, and mounting
holes or mark the locations by measurement.
5. Cut appropriate holes for ducting connection and electrical connection in the
wall/cabinet.
6. For 3-1/4" x 10" vertical or horizontal ducting, install the damper assembly to the hood
by sliding the tabbed section of the damper under the hood body and securing with
the two provided screws
(Figure 5).
7. Install an approved wire connector to the electrical knockout of the hood and guide
the electrical cable through the hood, allowing at least 6" of wire for connections
and tighten.
Figure 1
Lamp Cover
Motor
Bottom
Cover
Wire
Compartment
Cover
Grease
Filter Tab
Figure 2
Wood Strip
Figure 3
Vertical
Ductless
Horizontal
Figure 4
Vertical
Ductless
Horizontal
Damper
Hood
Body
Tab
Figure 5
