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Conduit

5-3/16"

5-7/8"

2-1/4"

Duct

Liner

Range hood
unit

1-3/16"

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Model: BUF-01A/02A

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-02A 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) One 50Watt halogen light bulb (not supplied) can be mounted

in this range hood.
Prior to function check, install light bulb (Bulb type standard
MR16-GU10), rated 120V - 50Watt or below.

The following light bulbs are recommended for this range
hood.
• GE Model No. Q50GU10/FL/CD
• PHILIPS Model No. Twistline 50W GU10 120V MR16

Turn the lamp 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 5 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).

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

CAUTION:

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-01A/02A range hood unit is 18 lbs. (8 kg)

4

Power requirements are:
BUF-01A: AC120 V, 60 Hz, 1.5 Amp
BUF-02A: AC120 V, 60 Hz, 2.1 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.

CAUTION:

ACCESSORIES

Screw M5

×

30

Four (4) pieces

Nut with plate
Four (4) pieces

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:

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   • 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

Switch

Front cover

Lamp

(standard MR16-GU10, 50Watt)

(not supplied)

Filter

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

17-1/4"

Æ

5-7/8"

Æ

4-1/4"

11-7/16"

7-1/2"

9/16"

2-15/16"

6-15/16"

13-11/16"

19-11/16"

4-15/16"

(Unit: inch)

Center line

Front

Liner Dimensions

 (Unit: inch)

Liner

min.

1/2"

11-3/16"

9-13/16"

18-11/16"

17-1/2"

4-

1/4"

Holes for mounting range hood

Range hood cutout

Exhaust pipe

Detach
the tape

Tape

(3) Arrange the ends of

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

(4) Be sure to keep 1-3/16"

overlapping length of the
pipe and duct.

(5) Remove 4 screws to detach the front cover.

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

Lamp

Push the lamp, 

and turn it

clock-wise.

Front cover

Lamp
(standard MR16-GU10, 50Watt)
(not supplied)

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

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

Liner

Nut with plate
[Right & left,
Each two (2) places]

Four (4) screws

Range hood unit

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

Cushion

120V
60Hz

Connector

Connector

Connector

Connector

Connector

Motor

Red

Red

Red

Or

ange

White

White

White

White

White

Green

Blue

Bro

w

n

Red

Or

ange

White

Blue

Bro

wn

Red

Or

ange

Blue

Bro

w

n

Black

White

Black

Red

Black

Grey

Yellow

Yellow

Yellow

Pilot Lamp

Lamp:50W

Fan Switch

Capacitor

Push to turn ON

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:

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

range hood.

WARNING:

   • The liner shape illustrated in this installation manual is only for

reference.

CAUTION:

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