Caple PI403 User manual

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CONTENTS
WARNINGS 3
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 6
USES 7
INSTALLATION 8
REMOTE CONTROL 13
OPERATION MODE 14
TIMING 16
MAINTENANCE 17

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WARNINGS
-The appliance is not intended for use byyoung children
or infirm persons without supervision. Young children
should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the
appliance.
-The cooking surface and the inferior part of the cooker
hood must be at a minimum distance of 65 cm.
-The extracted air cannot be conveyed through or into
a duct used to let out fumes from appliances fed
by energy other than electric power (eg centralized
heating,radiators, water heaters, etc).
-To evacuate the air outlet, please comply with the
pertaining rules given by competent authorities.
-Provide the room with an adequate ventilation when a
cooker hood and appliances fed by energy other than
electric power (gas, oil, or coal stoves, etc.) are used
simultaneously. The cookerhood, when evacuating the
extracted air, could generate a negative pressure in the
room which can’t exceed the limit of 0.04m bar, in order
to avoid the suck of exhausts deriving from the heat
source. Therefore the room should be provided with air
intakes to allow a constant flow of fresh air.
-When performing the electrical connections on the
appliance, please make sure that the current tap is
provided with earth connection and that voltage values
correspond to those indicated on the rating label placed
inside the appliance itself.

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-Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance
operations, the appliance needs to be removed from the
electric grid. If the appliance is not provided with a non
separable flexible cable and plug, or with another device
ensuring omni-polar disconnections from the grid,with
an opening distance between the contacts of at least 3
mm, then such disconnecting devices must be supplied
within the fixed installation.
-If the fixed appliance is endowed with a supply cord and a
plug, the appliance has to be put in a place where the plug
can be reached easily.
-The use of materials which can burst into flames should
be avoided in close proximity of the appliance. When
frying, please pay particular attention to fire risk due to
oil grease. Being highly inflammable, fried oil is especially
dangerous. Do not use uncovered electric grills.
-In order to avoid possible fire risk, all instructions for grease
filter cleaning and for removing eventual grease deposits
should be strictly followed.
-This appliance complies with all relevant local and
national safety requirements. Inappropriate use can,
however, lead to personal injury and damage to property.
-The cooker hood is not intended for outdoor use.
-It must only be used as a domestic appliance to extract
vapours and remove odours from cooking. Any other

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usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could
be dangerous.
-Where a recirculation cooker hood is fitted above a gas
hob, please ensure that there is an adequate supply of
fresh air into the room in which it is installed. Please
seek the advice of a qualified gas fitter (e.g. GasSafe in
the UK) if necessary.
-Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from
the cooker hood unless they are constantly supervised.
-Children 8 years and older may only use the cooker
hood unsupervised if they have been shown how
to use it safely and recognise and understand the
consequences of incorrect operation.
-The electrical safety of this appliance can only be
guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is essential
that this standard safety requirement is met. If in any
doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a
qualified electrician.
-Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity
supply by a multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These are a fire hazard and do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance.
-The cooker hood can get very hot during cooking due
to heat rising from the hob.
-Do not touch the housing or the grease filters until the
cooker hood has cooled down.

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USES
The appliance is already arranged both for recirculating and for vented
performances.
1. In its recirculating version (Fig.1), the air and fumes conveyed by the appliance
are cleaned both by a grease filter and by an active charcoal filter, and put
again into circulation through the side vents of the chimney. For this version an
air deflector placed on the superior part of the pipe and allowing air recycling is
necessary (Fig.1A).
2. In its vented version (Fig.2), fumes are directly conveyed outside, through an
evacuation duct connected with the superior part of the wall or the ceiling.
Both charcoal filter and air deflector are not necessary in this case.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling
advice. This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The symbol
on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this
product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or
the retailer where you purchased the product
CE DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU
This Declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
Hereby, Caple declares that the radio equipment included in the product is in
compliance with the RED directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available on our website
www.caple.co.uk.

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INSTALLATION
Before installing the appliance, make sure that none of the parts are damaged in
any way. In case of damaged parts, contact your retailer immediately and do not
proceed with installation.
Read all of the following instructions with care before installing the appliance.
- Use a minimum 150mm air outlet pipe of the shortest possible length.
- Limit the number of pipe bends.
- Use a material approved by standards and regulations.
- Avoid any sudden changes in pipe section
(recommended constant diameter: 150 mm or equal surface area).
NOTE: For more information on venting, please see our ‘Extraction & Ventilation
guide’ available on our website www.caple.co.uk.
Attention: at least two people are needed to perform the installation.
Before installing the appliance, in order not to damage the appliance itself, the
metal grease filter should be removed. Such filter can be removed by pushing
the special filter handle toward the back side of the cooker hood and turning it
downwards so to unfasten it from its slot (Fig. 3 A).
Before fixing the hood, place the electric feeding properly into the ornamental pipe
and place a hole for air evacuation for use in ventilation mode.
Ventilation mode
Place the upper plate (Fig.5.1) on the ceiling. Drill 4 holes, 8 mm each, just next to
the slots. Insert the plastic dowels into the holes (Fig.5.1-A) and screw up the plate
on the ceiling (Fig. 5.1-B). Then fasten the lower structure (Fig. 7.2) on the hood by
making its holes and the metric-thread screws welded on the fan support coincide
(Fig. 7.1). Insert the washers and nuts provided (Fig. 7.2-A) and screw with an
appropriate tool.
Connect the drainpipe to the power unit nozzle and fix securely with a hose clamp.
Insert the upper structure (Fig. 7.3) into the lowest one and adjust its height as
required by matching it

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with the cooking top’s minimum height. Tighten the two structures securely with
the screws provided (Fig. 7.3-B). Insert the two extension tubes (Fig. 7.4 & Fig. 7.5)
from above the two structures by making them come down to the appropriate
hood seat.
Lift the hood together with the structure and the extension tubes to make the four
springs (Fig. 7.6-E) hook to the slots (Fig. 7.3-C). Then tighten the two elements
securely (Fig. 6.1 & Fig. 6.2) with the safety screws (Fig. 6.2-A) and connect the
hood tube to the drain hole. Make the electrical connections. (For versions with
display only) Lift the lower pipe until the cable strap coming out of the unit is
uncovered and connect it to the display cable strap. Put down the lower pipe while
paying attention it is being properly introduced into the hood. Lift the upper tube
(Fig. 7.5) up to the ceiling and insert the two self-tapping screws (Fig. 7.5-D).
Recirculation mode
Place the upper plate (Fig.5.1) on the ceiling. Drill 4 holes, 8 mm each, just next to
the slots. Insert the plastic dowels into the holes (Fig.5.1- A). Fix the baffle (Fig. 5.2)
to the upper bracket (Fig.5.3) with the four self tapping screws provided (Fig. 5.3
A). Screw up the plate together with the baffle (Fig.5.1 B). Then fasten the lower
structure (Fig. 7.2) on the hood by making its holes and the metric thread screws
welded on the fan support coincide (Fig. 7.1). Insert the washers and nuts provided
(Fig. 7.2-A) and screw with an appropriate tool.
Connect the drainpipe to the power unit nozzle and fix securely with a hose clamp.
Insert the upper structure (Fig. 7.3) into the lowest one and adjust its height as
required by matching it with the cooking top’s minimum height. Tighten the two
structures securely with the screws provided (Fig. 7.3-B). Insert the two extension
tubes (Fig. 7.4 & Fig. 7.5) from above the two structures by making them come
down to the appropriate hood seat. Lift the hood together with the structure and
the extension tubes to make the four springs (Fig. 7.6-E) hook to the slots (Fig.
7.3-C). Then tighten the two elements securely (Fig. 6.1 & Fig. 6.2) with the safety
screws (Fig. 6.2-A) and connect the hood tube to the baffle’s lower hole.
Make the electrical connections. (For versions with display only) Lift the lower
pipe until the cable strap coming out of the unit is uncovered and connect it to
the display cable strap. Put down the lower pipe while paying attention it is being
properly introduced into the hood. Lift the upper tube (Fig. 7.5) up to the ceiling
and insert the two self-tapping screws (Fig. 7.5-D).

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WARNING:
Before connecting the ducting pipe to the motor, make sure the stop valve, which is
on the air outlet of the motor, can swing.
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REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control used for the operation of Caple island hoods:
Technical Data
Alkaline battery powered : 12 V mod. 27 A
Operating frequency : 433.92 Mhz
Combinations : 32.768
Max. consumption : 25 mA
Operating temperature: -20 ÷ + 55 °C
Dimensions : 120 x 45 x 15 mm
OPERATING DESCRIPTION
The transmitter is equipped with 5 buttons for cooker hood management, as
specified below:
Light ON/OFF command.
Motor ON (speed level 1) / OFF command.
Reduce speed.
Increase speed.
10-minute timer.
Initial Operating Condition
The manufacturer supplies the radio control unit ready to be used with codes preset
in the Factory

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OPERATION MODE
Standard configuration:
Standard configuration requires all “cooker
hoods radio control system” to be provided
with the same transmission code. In the
event two cooker hoods radio control system
are installed in the same room or nearby,
each system may affect the operation of the
another. Therefore, the code of one radio
control system must be changed.
Generating a new transmission code:
The radio control system is provided with preset codes. Should new codes be
required, proceed as follows: Press simultaneously buttons:
for two seconds. When Leds light on, press buttons:
(within 5 seconds). Leds flashing 3 times indicate the procedure is completed.
WARNING:
This operation deletes permanently the preset codes.
Learning the new transmission code:
Once the transmission code is changed in the radio control unit, the electronic
central unit of the cooker hood must be made to set the new code in the following
way:
Press the main power-off button of the hood and then restore power to the
electronic control unit. Within the next 15 seconds, press the Light Button
to synchronise the central unit with the code.

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Reset of the Factory configuration:
To restore the Factory configuration, follow the procedure described below: press
simultaneously buttons
for 2 seconds. When Leds light on, press buttons
(within 5 seconds). Leds flashing 6 times indicate the procedure is completed.
WARNING:
This operation deletes permanently the preset codes.
Emergency button:
In the event that the radio control does not work, use the emergency button to
switch the appliance off.
After any necessary repairs have been performed, reset the emergency button.
WARNING:
The battery should be replaced every year to guarantee the optimal range of the
transmitter. To replace the exhausted battery, take the plastic lid off, remove the
battery and replace it with a new one, observing the correct battery polarities. Used
batteries should be discarded in special collection bins.
WARNING:
Any adjustments or modifications which have not been expressly approved by the
holder of the legal conformity certificate may invalidate the user’s rights relating to
the operation of the device.

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TIMING
- As a result of the new EU65 “Energy label” and EU66 “ Ecodesign” regulations
issued by the European Commission, which came into force as from January 1st,
2015 , our products have been adapted to comply with these new requirements.
All of the models complying with the energy label requirements, are equipped
with new electronics including a timer device for speed controls, when the air
capacity exceeds 650m³/h.Internal motor models, with maximum air capacity
higher than 650m³/h, are equipped with a timer device that automatically switches
the speed from 4th to 3rd speed, after 5 minutes operation.
- External motor models are equipped with remote motors that , as for internal
motor versions, include a timer device that switches down the speed when it
exceeds 650 m³/h. (See External Motors Instructions). Remote motors, whose air
capacity exceeds 650m³/h at both 4th and 3rd speed, will have the following by
default timer control functions: The speed is automatically switched from 4th to
2nd speed, after 6 minutes operation.
- If the appliance is working at 3rd speed, it is automatically switched to 2nd
speed, after 7 minutes operation. Operation speeds can also be changed during
operation.The energy consumption of the appliance in standby mode is lower than
0.5W.

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MAINTENANCE
- An accurate maintenance guarantees good functioning and long lasting
performance.
- Particular care is due to the grease filter panel. It can be removed by pushing its
special handle toward the back-side of the cooker hood and turning the filter
downwards so to unfasten it from its slot (Fig.3A). This can be cleaned by hand
with warm soapy water, or cleaned in the dishwasher. To insert the filter just
perform the opposite operation.
- In the case the appliance is used in recirculation mode, the active charcoal filter
(Fig.8Z) needs to be periodically replaced. The charcoal filter can be removed by
removing the grease filter first (Fig.3A), and by pulling its special plastic tongue
until it is unfastened from its slot. Re insert the charcoal filter by operating in
the opposite way. The charcoal filter should be replaced after every 6 months.
however this can depend on its use. replacement filters can be purchased via our
Caple website www.caple.co.uk
- To clean the appliance itself tepid water and neutral detergent are recommended,
while abrasive products should be avoided. For steel appliances specialized
detergents are recommended (please follow the instructions indicated on the
product itself to obtain the desired results).
- Before replacing the lamps, disconnect the appliance from the electric mains.
Remove the grease filter and the carbon filter, if it is inserted. Once the burnt
out bulb is localized, turn it anticlockwise and replace it with a bulb of the same
type. To replace and remove the led lamp, (Fig.9) remove the lamp by inserting
a screwdriver or another sharp tool between the lamp and its chrome support.
replace with a lamp of the same kind.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
sevice agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

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Notes:

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