Abbakka Range Hood & Hy-Ex Ventilation System Installation Instructions Manual

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    Range hood installation instructions abbaka hoods using hy-ex remote 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 w...

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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 hy-ex professional exterior ventilator correct ducting and venting use proper sized smooth galvanized ductwork- hy-ex 1.4 (1400 cfm) 10” round; hy-ex 1.0 (1000 cfm) 8” round do not use flexible duct. Ribbing creates resistance to airflow, reducing exhaust efficiency. Make gradual turns in duct run...

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    5 ducting hy-ex ventilator - exterior venting notes 1. It is recommended to have the range hood on site before determining the ter- minal position of the duct ‘stub’. Before measuring, attach backdraft damper to exhaust outlet. 2. In cold climates, insulate the ductwork in cold spaces to prevent moi...

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    6 note: make all connections in accordance with local codes. Switch power off at service panel and lock the service discon- necting means before wiring the unit. Detailed instructions for electrical connection to the remoteventilator will be pack- aged with the ventilator. Power cables, connectors, ...

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    7 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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    8 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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    9 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 ventilator into knock out labeled “ventilator switch leg” and secure with approp...

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    10 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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    11 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...