ABBAKA Hy-Ex 1.0K Installation Instructions

Architectural Kitchen Range Hoods

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Hy-Ex 1.0K & 1.4K

Exterior Wall or Roof Mount Ventilator

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT:  Save these instructions for the Local Electrical Inspector’s use.

INSTALLER:  Please leave these Installation Instructions with this unit for the owner

OWNER:  Please retain these instructions for future reference.

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

1.   Use this unit in the manner intended by the manufac-

turer.  If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.

2.   Before installation, servicing or cleaning unit, switch

power off at the service panel and lock the service discon-

necting 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.

3.   Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by

by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable

codes including fire rated construction.

4.   Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and ex-

hausting of gasses through the flue (chimney) or fuel

burning equipment to prevent back drafting.  Follow the

heating equipment manufacturers guideline 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

5.   When cutting or drilling into wall and ceiling, do not

damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

6.   Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

7.   To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

8.   This fan should only be used with the fan speed control

provided by ABBAKA for this model.  The ventilator must be

installed such that the exhaust discharge is 12” minimum from

the ground level.  However there may be some local codes that

do not permit this type of installation.  Heavy snowfall may

prevent the damper from opening due to snow blockage.  In-

staller should check local codes for outdoor wall installation.

Caution:  For general ventilation use only.  Do not use to

exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

Installation Tips

1.   For lowest noise operation, place 1 elbow between the range

hood and the ventilator.  Install an optional ABBAKA Accoustical

Duct Silencer.

2.  Select an installation location that is free of obstacles such as

heating and air conditioning ducts, stand pipes, electrical wiring,

etc.

3.   Position discharge of the ventilator downward and away from

prevailing winds to minimize backdrafts.

4.   For best appearance, locate the fan on the rear of the house,

below the top of roof line.