Air King Ventilation Hood User Manual
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4.
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.
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.
5.
Install the 4 mounting screw 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 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 2 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 7).
NOTE: DO NOT disconnect any wiring that has already been crimped
with a wire connector from the factory.
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Ground
Hot (Black)
White from Motor
White from Lamp
2.
Install the wire compartment cover and tighten screw. Make sure
all wiring is securely contained within the wire compartment.
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 8).
CAUTION:
ALWAYS DUCT THE FAN TO THE OUTSIDE THROUGH
A WALL OR ROOF CAP.
Finishing the Installation
1.
Install the appropriate filters, sliding the back side of the filter into
the tab and pressing the front of the filter into place (Figure 9).
1/8"
Keyhole
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
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Figure 5
Damper
Tab
E-22A/RCD7
Hood
Body
Figure 9