Signature Hardware Island Mount Range Hood User manual

1Island Mount Range Hood Installation Instructions
ISLAND MOUNT RANGE HOOD
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE
Unpack and inspect the product for any shipping damages. If you nd damages, do not install. Contact Customer Service
at 1-866-855-2284. If you need assistance or have questions contact Customer Service.
The installation in this manual is intended for qualied installers, service technicians or persons with a similar qualied
background. Installation and electrical wiring must be done by qualied professionals and in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards, including re-rated construction.
Do not attempt to install this appliance yourself. Injury could result from installing the unit due to lack of appropriate
electrical and technical background.
Range hood may have very sharp edges; please wear protective gloves if it is necessary to remove any parts for
installing, cleaning or servicing.
Activating any switch ON before completing installation may cause ignition or an explosion.
Due to the size and weight of this range hood, two people installation is recommended.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
The combustion air ow needed for safe operation of fuel-burning equipment may be affected by this unit’s operation.
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 of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power OFF at service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being
switched ON accidentally.
Clean grease laden surfaces frequently. To reduce the risk of re and to disperse air properly, make sure to vent air out-
side. Do not vent exhaust into spaces between walls, crawl spaces, ceiling, attics or garages.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
This unit must be grounded and only metal ductwork should be used.
Sufcient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the duct to prevent back drafting.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, be careful not to damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities.
All electrical wiring must be properly installed, insulated and grounded.
Old duct work should be cleaned or replaced if necessary to avoid the possibility of a grease re.
Check all joints on duct work to ensure proper connection. All joints should be properly taped.

2Island Mount Range Hood Installation Instructions
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact Customer Service.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A STOVE TOP GREASE FIRE
Keep all fan, bafe, spaces, lter, grease tunnel, oil container and grease-laden surfaces clean. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on fan, bafe, spaces, lter, grease tunnel and oil container.
Always turn range hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cooking aming foods.
Use high settings on cooking range only when necessary.
Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
Clean ventilating fan frequently.
Always use appropriate cookware and utensils.
Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A STOVE TOP GREASE
FIRE
Smother ames with a close-tting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. Be careful to prevent burns.
Never pick up a aming pan; you may be burned. Keep ammable or combustible material away from ames. If the
ames do not go out immediately, evacuate and call the re department or 911.
Do not use water, including wet dishcloths or towels; a violent steam explosion will result.
Use an extinguisher only if you know you have a Class A, B, C extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it, the
re is small and contained in the area where it started, the re department is being called and you can ght the re with
your back to an exit.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GAS LEAK
Extinguish any open ame.
Do not turn on the range hood fan or any type of ventilator.
Do not turn on the lights or any type of appliance.
Open all doors and windows to disperse the gas. If you still smell gas, call the gas company and re department, or dial
your local emergency service immediately.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual
and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. All safety messages will tell you what the potential
hazards are, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.

3Island Mount Range Hood Installation Instructions
Signature Hardware declines all responsibility in the event of failure to observe the instructions given here for installation,
maintenance and suitable use of the product.
Signature Hardware further declines all responsibility for injury due to negligence and the warranty of the unit automati-
cally expires due to improper maintenance.
Signature Hardware will not be held responsible for any damages to personal property or real estate or any bodily
injuries whether caused directly or indirectly by the range hood.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
Pencil or Chalk Utility Knife Tape Measure
Level Drill Flat Blade Screwdriver
Philips Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Vent system must terminate to the outside (roof or side
wall).
Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other en-
closed area.
Do not use 4" laundry-type wall caps.
Use metal/aluminum vent only, a rigid metal/aluminum vent
is recommended.
Always keep the duct clean to ensure proper airow.
Calculate the following gures before installation:
1. Distance from the oor to the ceiling.
2. Distance between the oor to the countertop/
stove (recommend 28"-31").
3. Distance between the countertop/stove to the
range hood.
4. Height of hood and duct cover.
FOR THE MOST EFFICIENT AND QUIET
OPERATION
A distance of 28"-31" is recommended between the stove
top and the bottom of range hood.
It is recommended that the range hood be vented vertically
through the roof through 6" or larger round metal/aluminum
vent work.
The size of the vent should be uniform.
Use no more than three 90° elbows.
Make sure there is a minimum of 24" of straight vent
between the elbows if more than one elbow is used.
Do not install two elbows together.
The length of vent system and number of elbows should
be kept to a minimum to provide efcient performance.
The vent system must have a damper. If roof or wall cap
has a damper, do not use damper (if supplied) on top of
the range hood.
Use silver tape or duct tape to seal all joints in the vent
system.
Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around
the cap.
Note: Due to different ceiling height congurations,
recommended height may not be applicable.

4Island Mount Range Hood Installation Instructions
HEIGHT AND CLEARANCE IMPORTANT
A minimum of 6" round (standard for this range hood)
or 3-1/4" x 10" rectangular duct (purchased separately)
must be used to maintain maximum airow efciency.
Flexible 6" round duct provided for convenience, always
use rigid type metal/aluminum ducts if available to
maximize airow when connecting to provided duct.
Please use Duct Run Calculation below to compute the
total available duct run when using elbows, transitions
and caps.
Always, when possible, reduce the number of transitions
and turns. If long duct run is required, increase duct size
from 6" to 7"- 8". If a reducer is used, install a long
reducer instead of a pancake reducer. Because reducing
duct size will restrict and decrease airow, reduce duct
size as far away from opening as possible.
If turns or transitions are required: Install as far away
from opening and as far apart, between 2, as possible.
Minimum mount height between stove top to hood bot-
tom should be no less than 28".
Maximum mount height between stove top to hood bot-
tom should be no higher than 31".
It is important to install the hood at the proper mounting
height. Hoods mounted too low could result in heat dam-
age and re hazard; hoods mounted too high will be hard
to reach and will lose performance and efciency.
If available, also refer to stove top manufacturer’s height
clearance requirements and recommended hood
mounting height above range.
Note: Due to different ceiling height congurations,
recommended height may not be applicable.
Minimum Duct Size
Round - 6" minimum
Rectangular - 3-1/4" x 10" minimum (requires a 6" to 3-1/4" x 10" adaptor, not supplied)

5Island Mount Range Hood Installation Instructions
CALCULATING VENT SYSTEM LENGTH
To calculate the length of the system you need, deduct the equivalent feet for each vent piece used in the system
from the recommended maximum duct run.
VENTING METHODS
This range hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall. For non-vented (re-circulating) installations, see
“Recirculating (Non-Vented) Kit”.
Vent work can terminate either through the roof or wall. To vent through a wall, a 90° elbow is needed.
Important: Never exhaust air or terminate duct work into spaces between walls, crawl spaces, ceiling, attics or
garages. All exhaust must be ducted to the outside.
Use metal/aluminum duct work only.
Fasten all connections with sheet metal screws and tape all joints with certied Silver Tape or Duct Tape.
Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.