AirKing DQ Series Manuals

Read and save these instructions. Important Safeguards WARNING • DISCONNECT THE RANGE HOOD FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING. WARNING • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: a) Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer. b) Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power to off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting 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. c) Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction. d) Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s 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. e) When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities. f) Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors. CAUTION • For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapours. CAUTION • To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork. CAUTION • To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside. Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings, or into attics, crawlspaces, or garages. WARNING • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. b) Always turn the hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods. c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter. d) Always use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element. WARNING • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: a) Smother flames with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. b) NEVER pick up a flaming pan – you may be burned. c) DO NOT use water, including wet dishclothes or towels – a violent steam explosion will result. d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if: 1. You know you have a class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it. 2. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started. 3. The fire department is being called. 4. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit. Suitable for use with solid-state speed control. Installation Preparation To install this hood you will require two people. You will need the following tools and material to complete this installation: • drill • flat head screwdriver • Phillips head screwdriver or cordless drill and Phillips head bit • tin snips • 3/8” nut driver or ratchet with extension • measuring tape • hand saw or jig saw • electrical tape • duct tape • standard electrical connector Ensure the power has been turned off before beginning this installation. 1. Remove the range hood from the carton. 2. Lay the hood upside down on a table covered with cardboard or paper to prevent scratching of the table or hood. 3. Remove the 2 grease filters from the hood (fig. 1). Place them somewhere safe so they will not get damaged. 4. Remove the range hood’s bottom cover – 4 screws hold it in place (fig. 1). Place the cover somewhere safe so it does not get damaged and save the screws. Figure 1 5. Remove the range hood’s lamp cover by squeezing in the sides – it is held in place by tension against 2 tabs on the range hood. Place it somewhere safe so it does not get damaged. 6. Remove the range hood’s damper frame and installation screws from inside the range hood and keep them somewhere safe until needed. 7. Remove the range hood’s wire compartment cover. It is held in place by 1 screw. Place the wire cover and screw somewhere safe until needed. 8. Remove the range hood’s blower. Use a 3/8” nut driver or ratchet to remove the 4 nuts holding it in position (fig. 1). Place the blower and nuts somewhere safe until needed. 9. Turn the hood right side up so you can see the duct knockouts and mounting holes. Cabinet Preparation for Hood Support We recommend that after installation the bottom of the hood should be no less than 20” and no more than 30” above the stove’s heating elements or burners. 1. If the bottom of the cupboard is recessed above the bottom of the cupboard door, then it will be necessary to attach wood strips to the bottom of the cupboard in the location where the range hood will mount. 2. By using a template or by measurement, transfer the proper location to install the wood strips on the bottom of the cabinet. The wood strips should line up with the 4 keyhole slots on the top of the range hood. Ducting and Electrical Knockout Preparation DQ Series range hoods are fully convertible for vertical, horizontal or ductless operation (Fig. 2). Your range hood is supplied with a 31/4” x 10” damper frame for a transition piece from the hood to the ducting. Below is a brief ducting installation description. Your installation will depend on whether there is existing ducting or the ease of installing a ducting run. Vertical Vertical is the most common. If your kitchen has an attic space above, the ducting may be run up through the cupboard and attic to a roof cap. If your kitchen has a soffit above the cupboards, you may run the duct up into the soffit and then discharge horizontally through the outside wall to a wall cap. Horizontal If the range hood is located against an outside wall, horizontal discharge is preferred provided there are no obstructions, such as wall joists or a place where openings are difficult to make. Ductless In a ductless installation the air is re-circulated back into the kitchen. This method is energy efficient because you are not exhausting conditioned air, however the air delivery will be somewhat less. If you do not anticipate heavy cooking this method may be preferred. It will not be necessary to remove any duct knockouts, however you will have to remove the range hood’s vent insert (fig. 3). You should use the 2 Charcoal/Grease filters (part CF-01 for 30” – not supplied) to help remove cooking odours. The charcoal/grease filters may be purchased through your retailer, wholesaler, or directly through Air King. These filters are not dishwasher safe and must be replaced at regular intervals, depending on use. Figure 3 Electrical Knockout The preferred location for the electrical connector, vertical or horizontal, will depend on existing installation or ease of routing wiring. All electrical connections must comply with national and local codes. Transfer the location of the selected range hood knockouts to the bottom of the cupboard or onto the wall, then cut or drill a hole to allow for clearance of the electrical cable clamp. Be careful not to cut into any hidden utilities, such as electrical wires. Once you have planned your ducting and electrical installation, you can prepare the hood by removing the appropriate knockouts and attaching the damper frame and an approved electrical connector (not supplied). Removing Duct & Electrical Knockouts and Damper Frame Installation 1. To remove the selected duct knockout, pry up the edge of the knockout area and snip or break the attachment points (fig. 4). Figure 4 2. Once the desired knockout is removed, attach the damper frame and secure into position using the two 3/8” screws supplied. You may use duct tape to create an air tight seal between the damper frame and the hood (fig. 5). Figure 5 Damper Assembly Supplied with Hood 19" A: 10" B: 31/2" C: 71/2" Removable Vent Insert Pull to remove. Filters Bottom Cover Lamp Cover Wire Compartment Cover 60W Bulb Lamp Cover Tabs Blower DQ Series Range Hood Installation Figure 2 1 2 3 4

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS - OPERATING MANUAL READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE! RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person, including the following: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: a) Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.If you have questions, contact the manufacturer. b) Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting 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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: a) Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-related construction. b) Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s 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. c) When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities. CAUTION: FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST AIR, BE SURE TO DUCT AIR OUTSIDE - DO NOT VENT EXHAUST AIR INTO SPACES WITHIN WALLS OR CEILINGS OR INTO ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES, OR GARAGES. d) Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors. e) This unit must be grounded. f) To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit. g) Read all instructions before installing or using range hood. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (ie. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé). c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan filter. d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned. c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result. d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if: I. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it. II. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started. III. The fire department is being called. IV. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK. www.airkinglimited.com 5084452 Rev. F 11-12 1 of 12 Range Hood DQ Series