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INSTALLATION
and
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
f
or
~irlpool
VENTED
RANGE
HOOD
RHH 2300SERlES
TO INSTALL
RANGE
HOOD
For most efficient operation,
the top of the hood should be
approximately
66 inches (137.6 cm) from the floor. See
Figure
5
for
examples
of
two
typical
ductwork
installations.
Choose
the
best
method
for
your
installation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Mark locations
for ventilating
duct and electrical
wiring
from dimensions
given in figure 1.
Cut
holes
at marked
locations
to accomodate
ventilating
duct and electrical
wiring. Allow %" (1.91
cm) extra on ventilating
opening
toward the front of
the cabinet
directly
above the hood (See Figure 4).
Be sure to minimize
openings
through
the outside
walls or ceiling.
These will have to be sealed later.
Run the wire through
the wall or cabinets
according
to the National
Electrical
Code and applicable
local
codes. DO NOT turn power on until installation
is
complete.
Remove the screws holding
the junction
box cover
(See Figure 3).
Lift
the
hood
into
position
and mark
the hole
locations
on the cabinet for each of the four keyhole
mounting
slots.
Remove
the hood and start all four screws
in the
center of the narrow neck of the keyholeslot
marked
on the cabinet
bottom
(See Figure 2).
Install proper ductwork.
Lift the hood into position
simultaneously
feeding
the electrical
wire through
the knockout.
Tighten
the four mounting
screws
to secure
the
hood to the cabinet.
Be sure the screw heads are in
the narrow neck of the keyhole
slot (Figure 2).
Complete
electrical
wiring
in the
juction
box
according
to the
National
Electrical
Code
and
applicable
local codes,
Replace junction
box cover.
Seal
holes
around
ventilating
pipe
and wiring
passing through
ceiling oroutsidewall
with caulking
or insulation
to prevent
energy
loss.
KEYHOLE
SLOTS
L
WIRING
KNOCKOUT
FIG. 1
KEYHOLE
SLOT
IN CANOPY
IIN INSTALLATION
PARTS
BAG1
LJUNCTION
BOX
--i
COVER
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
/-CABINET
CUTOUTS
NOTE:
It has been found that a large part of the energy
loss of the average home is due to outside air infiltrating
the structure.
Seal around
duct work where
it passes
through
outside
walls or ceiling.
Seal around
electrical
wiring
and be sure the damper
is working
properly.
STARTER
HOLES
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