VALLONA RANGE HOOD INSTALLATION
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Range hood must be ventilated to the outdoors, except for
non-vented (recirculating) installations.
- Do not use 4” (10.2cm) laundry-type wall caps.
- Length of the range hood and the number of elbows should
be kept to a minumum to provide maximum performance.
FOR THE MOST EFFICIENT AND QUIET
OPERATION
- Use no more than three (3) 90-degree elbows.
- Ensure that there is a minimum of 24” (61cm) of straight
duct between the elbows if more than one is used.
- Do not join two elbows together.
- Use clamps and tape to seal all joints in the vent system.
- The vent system must have a damper. If the roof or wall cap
has a damper, do not use the damper supplied with the range
hood.
- Use caulking to seal exterior walls or roof openings around
the cap.
- The size of the vents should be uniform.
COLD WEATHER INSTALLATIONS
An additional back draft damper should be installed to
minimize backward cold air flow. A thermal break should be
installed to minimize conduction of outside temperatures as
part of the vent system. The damper should be on the cold air
side of the thermal break. The break should be as close as
possible to where the vent system enters the heated portion
of the home.
MAKEUP AIR
Local building codes may require the use of makeup air
systems, when using ventilation systems greater than
specified CFM of air movement. The specified CFM varies
from state to state. Consult your HVAC professional for
specific local requirements.
VENTING METHOD
To vent through a wall, a 90-degree elbow is needed. If
exhaust ducting with a diameter less than 5.91” (150mm) or if
flat ducting is used, the noise level of the range hood could
increase and extraction will be less efficient.
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. It
is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation
clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. Range
hood’s location should be away from strong draft areas, such
as windows, doors, and strong heating vents. Cabinet
opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given
dimensions provide minimum clearance.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
120 volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15-amp
If the home contains aluminum wiring, follow the procedure
below:
- Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail leads.
- Connect the aluminum wiring to the copper wire using
special connectors and\or tools designed and UL listed for
joining copper to aluminum. Follow the manufacturer’s
recommended procedure for the electrical connector.
Aluminum/copper connection must conform to local codes
and industry accepted wiring practice.
Wire sizes and connections must conform to the rating of
the appliance as specified on the model/serial rating plate.
The model/serial plate is located behind the filter on the rear
wall of the range hood.
Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the Nation-
al Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition), or CSA
Standards C22. 1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and
C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes and
ordinances.
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Vallona Range Hood Installation Instructions
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS