Windster RA-3030 User manual

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MODEL: RA.3030/3036

RA.3130/3136

OPERATION

MANUAL

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Please read and save this guide through before using your range hood

Store the guide away in a safe place so that you will know where it is.

when you want to refer to it.

A. Important Safety Instructions

Read and Save These Instructions

CAUTION- To reduce 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.

WARNING- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. do not use

this fan with any solid- state speed control device.

WARNING- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock. or injury to

persons, observe the following:

A. Usethis unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.

if you have Questions. contact the manufacturer.

B. Before servicing or cleaning unit. switch power off at service

panel to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.

CAUTION- For general ventilating use only. Do not use to

exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapours.

WARNING-Toreduce the risk of a range top grease fire:

A- Neverleavesurface units unattended at high settings. Boilover~

cause smoking and greasy spillovers that mayignite. Heatoils

slowly on low or medium settings.

B- Alwaysturn hood onwhen cooking at high heat or when cookin~

flaming foods.

C- Cleanventilating fans frequently. Greaseshould not beallowec

to accumulate on fan.

D- Useproper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the

size of the surface element.

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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 preven

burns. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE

AND CALL THEFIREDEPARTMENT.

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.

0- 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.

WARNING- 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 these

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.

Keep the range hood clean.

WARNING- To reduce the risk of fire. use only metal duct work.

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B. Safety Notes

1. Allelectrical work must be done in accordance with local and/or

national electrical code as applicable for safety. This product

must be grounded if your are unfamiliar with methods of installing

electrical wiring, secure the services of a qualified electrician.

2. Turn off power at service entrance before installing wiring or

servicing this product. (120 volt for range hood. 220 volt for electric

range ifany)

3. Turn off power to avoid risk of fire, electric shock or injuryto persor

for cleaning or maintenance such as lubrication.

4. Fireplaces. gas furnaces. water heaters and the like require proper

flowof combustion air and exhaust. Makesure this flow is not

altered when using any exhaust fan.

5. Please read specification label on product for further information

and requirements.

6. Please wear "Safety Gloves" for installation. cleaning, light bulb

changing and dismantling to reduce the risk of any bodily injuries.

CAUTION- To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be

sure to duct air outside. 00 not vent exhaust air into spaces within

walls or ceilings or into attics crawl spaces or garages.

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c. Tools and Materials Required

~ Drill.electric of ratchet drive. with 3/16" wood bit (for drilling starter

holes and 1¥4"wood bit (to drillan access holes in the cabinet or

kitchen wall for the electric power line)

~ One common screwdriver.

~ Plier (for opening electrical knockout).

~ Two 1" (thick)x2" (wide)x12" (approximate length) wood strips for

recessed bottom kitchen cabinet installation only. (Purchase locally).

~ Electrical wire and supplies to comply with local cords.

~ Four 1 ¥4 " long flat head wood screws (purchase locally) to mount

wood strips.

~ Pencil and ruler for marking locations. Saber saw or keyhole saw for

cutting the 1"x2"wood strips to length.

D. Ducting

This style of range must be vented via ducting to the outside of the house

Followgeneral rules when ducting the hood: Use correct size of ducting

at least 6" round. do nof reduce size of ducting. make all turns gradual.

no short corners. Ifducting ran willbe longer than 10 feet enlarge duct by

at least 1"inch diameter after each 10feet. Tape alljoints in ducting and

all gasketed openings on hood for a tight seal.

For round ducting from the top:

Fit the gray plastic (Included) over the circular opening on top in order

to providea tightseal forductingto attach to. TheGRAYring is designed

to fit 6"and 7" ducting.

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E. Preparing The Range Hood

1. Remove the top electrical

knockout. you may plan to

bring power to the range

hood either through the

cabinet or through the wall

(Fig.1)

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Fig.

2. Insert a screwdriver into the knockout slot and bend the knockou

backand forth. (Fig.2)

Youmay have to use pliers to pull the loosened knockout free.

(Fig.3)

Fig.2 Fig.:

Note:

When installed. the bottom edge

of your range hood should be

28" -32" above the top of the

cooking surface. (Fig.4)

Fig.4

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F. Preparing The Installation Location

Note: Please also refer P.11 "J. Making the Electrical Connection'

1. A. If you want to move the electric range to make room for working on

the cabinet turn off the 220 volt power for the electric range at the

service entrance.

B. Before moving a gas range. shut off the gas.

Note:

Omitsteps2athrough2dif the hoodisto bemountedonacabinet

with aflush bottom.

2. For installation onto a recessed bottom cabinet:

a. Measure the space (under the cabinet between the inside front

edge and inside back edge (Fig.5). With a saber. cut two 1"x2"

wood filler strips (purchased locally) to fill in the bottom of the

cabinet.

b. Start a 1Y4" long wood screw (purchased locally) about 3" from

each end of the 1"x2" wood strips (Fig.6)

c. Position the strips on the cabinet bottom and screw the strips

securely to the cabinet (Fig.7)

d. For a more secure installation. drill four 3/16" holes from inside

the cabinet. down into the wood filler strips. Insert screws into the

starter holes in cabinet and tighten screws until wood filler strips

are secured under cabinet.

3. Center the hood in place beneath the cabinet and flush with the front

of the cabinet. Mark the following:

a. The four keyhole mounting slots for the hood. Markthese onto the

bottom of the cabinet; or. if the cabinet bottom is recessed. Onto

the wood strips (Fig.7)

b. The electrical knockout hole. (Fig.1)

Flg.5 -6- Fig.6

4. Screw the four 1"wood screws

(tor mounting the hood) into the

exact center of the arrow and of

the keyhole mounting slots marked

on the cabinet bottom (for flush

installations), or marked on the

1"x2"wood strips (tor recessed

cabinet installation) (Fig.7)

Do not turn the mounting screws

in allthe way. Allow3/8" of screw

to project. so the hood can be

fitted place. (The screws willbe

tightened later)

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G. Providing Electrical Power

Note: Please also refer P.11 "J. Making the Electrical Connection'

1. After turning off the proper 120 volt circuit at the service entrance.

drill out the electrical power line access hole marked on the cabinet

bottom or wall. Use a 1v.. "wood bit. To operate the electric drill. use

an extension cord connected to another circuit. (Fig.8)

Safety Warning:

Ifdrillingintothewalls.be carefulnotto cut existingelectrical

cabbies. whichwouldcreate a hazard.

2. Fish the electrical power line through the access hole drilled in

the wall or bottom of the cabinet. Attach an appropriate connector

(purchased locally) to the end of the power line for the type of wiring

being installed. Followall codes.(Fig.9)

Color:

green/white/black

Flg,9

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Wiring to power supply

&SAFETY WARNING

RISKOF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THIS RANGE HOOD MUST BE PROPERLY

GROUNDED. MAKE SURE THIS IS DONE BY SPECIALIZED ELECTRICIAN

IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND LOCAL

ELECTRICAL CODES. BEFORE CONNECTING WIRES, SWITCH POWER OF

AT SERVICE PANEL AND LOCK SERVICE PANEL TO PREVENT POWER

FROM BEING SWITCHED ON ACCIDENTALLY.

Connect the electrical wires.

- Connect three wires (black. white and green) to house wires and

cap with wire connectors. Connect according to color:

black to black. white to white. and green to green as shown on

Figure A.

- If necessary to hide the electrical wire connections. push wires

back into the wiring box. Access the wire connections underneath

the hood. Makesure wires do not slip between motor or any

moving parts to prevelJt any damage.

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H. Mounting Range Hood To Cabinet

Note: Please also refer P.11 "J. Making the Electrical Connection'

1. Position the hood in place so that:

a. The electrical line is routed through the appropriate Knockout

opening. This step will have to be accomplished while positioning

the hood (Fig.1 0)

b. The large part of the keyhole mounting slots on the hood fit onto

the hood mounting screws projecting from the bottom of the

cabinet. (Fig.11)

2. Adjust the hood so the front is flush with the cabinet front.

3. Tighten the hood mounting screws all the way into the cabinet or into

the 1"x 2" wood strips so the hood is secure.

Color:

green/white/black ""'~, I_~

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Fig.10 Fig.11

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