ABBAKA Range Hood Installation Instructions Manual

Summary of Range Hood

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    Range hood installation instructions abbaka hoods using internal ventilators please read & save these instructions all hoods must be installed by a qualified installer or service agency warning - to reduce risk of fire, electric shock or injury to person, observe the following: a. Installation work ...

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    Contents warnings ............................................................................................ 1 unpacking and planning .................................................................... 3 pre-installation preparation ducting ...........................................................

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    3 abbaka range hoods consist of the hood shell and a liner, which fits into the base of the hood shell and houses the lighting, filters and controls. 1. After the hood has been uncrated, set it on a flat, padded surface, such as a blanket to protect the hood’s finish. Remove the wrap from the base o...

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    4 correct ducting and venting use proper sized smooth galvanized ductwork. Do not use flexible duct. Ribbing creates resistance to airflow, reducing exhaust efficiency. Make gradual turns in duct run. Do turn sharp corners. Air cannot make 90° turns. Do not reduce suggested minimum size anywhere in ...

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    5 ducting abbaka internal ventilator - roof venting roof ceiling notes 1. In cold climates, insulate the ductwork in cold spaces to prevent moisture con- densation in the winter, which can run down the ductwork, into the hood be- low. A thermal break may be required. 2. No screening material on the ...

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    6 ducting abbaka internal ventilator - wall venting notes 1. In cold climates, insulate the ductwork in cold spaces to prevent moisture con- densation in the winter, which can run down the ductwork, into the hood be- low. A thermal break may be required. 2. No screening material on the wall cap or r...

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    7 electrical hoods with abbaka internal ventilator note: make all connections in accordance with local codes. Switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnect- ing means before wiring the unit. Power cables, connectors, con- duit etc. Not supplied. Wiring from service panel 1. A 15a...

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    8 1. Protect the cooktop with a furniture pad or consider building a worktop straddling the counter. Center and square the hood to the actual location of cook- top. Lift in straight line to ceiling and trace outline of stack onto ceiling. Lower hood to rest position. Alter- nately, use a plumb line ...

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    9 hanging frame hanging island hoods 1. Protect the cooktop with a furniture pad or con- sider building a worktop straddling the counter. Center and square hood to actual location of cooktop. Leading edge of hood should align with front cooking element, not front of cooktop. Us- ing a plumb line, "p...

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    10 wiring at the hood: 1. Position hood liner on counter below hood. 2. Remove light /switch control panel and light only panel (or screw covering panel in wall mount hood) from liner (see figure a). 3. Feed conduit from service panel into knock out labeled “power supply” and secure with appro- pria...

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    11 care instructions care of your copper or brass range hood pure copper or brass, polished to a mirror finish, is used in the fabrication of your abbaka range hood of semiprecious metal. The optional utensil rail and “s” hooks are like wise made of pure mirror- polished brass. These exotic metals a...

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    12 care instructions / warranty care of your antique copper or antique bronze range hood pure copper or brass is used in the fabrication of your "antiqued" abbaka range hood. The optional utensil rail and "s" hooks are likewise made of pure brass. These exotic metals are then chemi- cally aged to cr...