Avallon ARHI28PAA User manual

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Range Hood Insert
Models: ARHI28PAA, ARHI34PAA, ARHI40PAA, ARHI46PAA
Owner’s Manual, Install Guide, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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Important Safety Information
Improper handling can cause serious damage to the Avallon range hood and / or injury to the user.
This range hood is designed for domestic indoor use only. Do not use the unit for industrial or
commercial use. Any other use may invalidate the warranty. Please review the rating label located
inside the hood under the baes for electrical and other technical data related to this unit. Please
read and follow the safety information listed below to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury.
IMPORTANT: Save these Instructions for the Local Electrical Inspector’s use.
INSTALLER: Please leave these Instructions with this unit for the owner.
OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future reference.
General Safety
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
•Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer.
•Before servicing or cleaning 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.
CAUTION: FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS
OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPOURS.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,DO NOT USE THIS FAN WITH
ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
•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.
•Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (I.e. Crepes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).
•Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
•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:
•Smother flames with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray, then turn off the gas
burner or the electric element. Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do not go out
immediately, evacuate and call the fire department.
•Never pick up a flaming pan - you may be burned.
•Do not use water, including wet dishcloths or towels -a violent steam explosion will result.
•Use an extinguisher ONL
Y if:
–You know you have a class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
–The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
–The fire department is being called.
–You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

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•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•Do not remove safety grilles or filters. They protect hair and extremeties from being caught in
the blowers.
•Wear gloves to remove from packaging. There are sharp edges on the range hood.
•Do not remove protective film from duct covers before installing.
•Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoor.
Installation Safety
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
•Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with
all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
•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.
•When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities.
•Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
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, ATTICS OR
INTO CRAWL SPACES, OR GARAGES.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, INSTALL THIS RANGEHOOD
ONLY WITH REMOTE BLOWER MODELS RATED MAXIMUM (7.7 A /926 W) OR INTEGRAL BLOWERS
MANUFACTURED BY (ELICA), MODEL(S) (AKEB00PAA, AKIB00PAA). NOTE: (7.7 A /926 W.)
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.
•Always wear work gloves for all installation and maintenance operations.
•If provided with an electrical plug, connect the hood to a receptacle that complies with current
regulations and placed in an accessible position. Where an electrical plug is not provided (direct
connection to electrical network) or the plug will not be in an accessible position after installation,
place an approved bipolar switch in accessible position that provides full disconnection under
overvoltage category III conditions, in accordance with local wiring rules.

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•Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at the service panel and lock the service
panel, 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.
•This appliance requires a 120 V~, 60 Hz electrical supply and connection to an individual branch
circuit protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Wiring must be 2-wire
with ground. Please also refer to the Electrical Diagram on the product.
•Assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 latest edition* or CSA standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
and C22.2 No.0-M91 - latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances.
•Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the range hood is properly grounded. If
codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician
determine that the ground path is adequate.
•Do not ground to a gas pipe.
•Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
•The range hood must be connected with copper wire only.
•The range hood should be connected directly to the fused disconnect (Or circuit breaker) box
through metal electrical conduit.
•Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 —
latest edition*, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91
- latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances.
•A U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed conduit connector must be provided at each end of the power supply
conduit (at the range hood and at the junction box).
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information............................................................................................................................ 2
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Parts Identification .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................7
Accessories........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 8
Installation Requirements & Preparation....................................................................................................... 9
Installation Requirements......................................................................................................................... 9
Installation Preparation ............................................................................................................................10
Venting Options .........................................................................................................................................10
Determining Insert Height.......................................................................................................................10
Clearances ...................................................................................................................................................11
Installation Steps ................................................................................................................................................12
STEP 1. Prepare to Mount the Hood into Cabinet.............................................................................12
STEP 2. Install the Vent Transition ........................................................................................................14
STEP 3. Prepare to Connect the Electrical Supply ...........................................................................14
STEP 4. Install the Hood into the Cabinet...........................................................................................15
STEP 5. Connect the Electrical Supply ................................................................................................15
STEP 6. Complete Installation................................................................................................................16
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Controls................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Recessed Knobs ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Operating the lamps................................................................................................................................. 17
Operating the blower ............................................................................................................................... 17
Auto On Blower.......................................................................................................................................... 17
Cleaning & Maintenance..................................................................................................................................18
Cleaning the Stainless Steel Hood .......................................................................................................18
Cleaning the Filters...................................................................................................................................18
Replacing a LED Lamp .............................................................................................................................19
Product Warranty...............................................................................................................................................20