Zephyr Essentials Breeze I AK1100 Series Installation guide

Use, Care, and Installation Guide
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Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
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FEB08.0201 © Zephyr Corporation
Breeze I
AK1124x, AK1100x, AK1136x
Breeze II
AK1200x, AK1236x
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SAFETY NOTICE................................................................. 2-3
LIST OF MATERIALS....................................................... 4
INSTALLATION
Ducting Calculation Sheet....................................... 5
Mounting Height & Clearance................................ 6
Ducting Options........................................................... 7
Specifications............................................................... 8
Preparing Electrical.................................................... 9
Preparing Electrical and Ducting.......................... 10
Converting to Air Recirculating Mode................. 11-12
Mounting the Range Hood............................. 13
FEATURES & CONTROLS
Controls & Features................................................... 14
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Filter Removal.................................. 15
Lights................................................................................ 16
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................ 17
LIST OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.............................. 18
Table of Contents

Important Safety Notice
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS FAN WITHANY SOLID-STATE CONTROL DEVICE.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE 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 unit, switch power off at service panel and lock 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.
CAUTION
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors. Take care when using cleaning
agents or detergents. Suitable for use in household cooking area.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 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 flaming food
c. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
d. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
e. Keep fan, filters and grease laden surfaces clean.
f. Use high setting on hood only when necessary.
g. Don’t leave hood unattended when cooking.
h. Always use cookware and utensils appropriate for the type of and amount of food being prepared.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF ARANGE TOP 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 UPA 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:
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
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, 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-rated construction.
b. Sufficient air is needed for power 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.
d. Ducted fans must always vent to the outdoors.
e. If this unit is to be installed over a tub or shower, it must be marked as appropriate for the application and be connected to a GFI
(Ground Fault Interrupter protected branch circuit).
g. NEVER place a switch where it can be reached from a tub or shower.
h. Make sure the power is off before installing, wiring or maintenancing.

Important Safety Notice
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
CAUTION
To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air outside - Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls, ceilings,
attics, crawl spaces or garages.
OPERATION
Always leave safety grilles and filters in place. Without these components, operating blowers could catch onto hair, fingers
and loose clothing.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of failure to observe the instructions given here for installation,
maintenance and suitable use of the product. The manufacturer further declines all responsibility for injury due to
negligence and the warranty of the unit automatically expires due to improper maintenance.
*NOTE: Please check www.zephyronline.com for revisions before doing any custom work.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Important:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is the customer’s responsibility:
- To contact a qualified electrical installer.
- To 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.
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.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the range hood is properly grounded.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
*National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
** CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
This appliance requires a 120V 60Hz electrical supply and connected to an individual properly grounded 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
Electrical Diagram on product.
A cable locking connector (not supplied) might also be required by local codes. Check with local requirements, purchase
and install appropriate connector if necessary.

List of Materials
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MODELS: BREEZE I AND BREEZE II
PARTS SUPPLIED
1 - Hood
2 - Metal Mesh Filters
2 - Incandescent Light Bulbs (R16 40W)
1 - 3-1/4”x10” Rectangular starting collar with damper
1 - Hardware package
HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS
PARTS NOT SUPPLIED
- Ducting, conduit and all installation tools
- Cable connector (if required by local codes)
- Recirculating Kit
M4 x 1” (4)
M4 x 1-1/2” (4)
M4 x 2” (4)
M4 x 8 (4) wood screw washers (4)
Wire Caps (3)

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Installation – Ducting Calculation Sheet
Duct pieces To t a l
Equivalent number
length x used =
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.,
straight
1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
7”-10” Round,
straight
1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.900
elbow
15 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.450
elbow
9 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.900
flat elbow
24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.
wall cap
with damper
30 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.to
6” round
transition
5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.to
6” round
transition
900elbow
20 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
6” Round,
900elbow
15 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
6” Round,
450elbow
9 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Ft.
6” Round,
straight
1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Subtotal column 1 =
Duct pieces To t a l
Equivalent number
length x used =
6” Round
wall cap
with damper
30 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Round
wall cap
with damper
30 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
7” - 10”
Round,
900elbow
15 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
7” - 10”
7” - 10”
Round,
450elbow
9 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Ft.
Ft.
Ft.
6” Round,
roof cap
30 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
7” - 10”
Round,
roof cap
30 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Subtotal column 2 =
Subtotal column 1 =
Total ductwork =
6” round to
3-1/ 4” x 10”
rect.
transition
1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
6” round to
3-1/ 4” x 10”
rect.
transition
900elbow
16 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
7” round to
3 1/ 4” x 10”
rect.
transition
8 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
7” round to
3-1/ 4” x 10”
rect.
transition
900elbow
23 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Maximum Duct Length: For satisfactory air movement,
the total duct length should not exceed 100 equivalent feet.

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DUCTING
A minimum 3-1/4” x 10” rectangular duct must be
used to maintain maximum air flow efficiency.
Always use rigid type metal ducts only. Flexible
ducts could restrict air flow by up to 50%.
Also use calculation (on page 5) to compute total
available duct run when using elbows, transitions
and caps.
ALWAYS, when possible, reduce the number or
transitions and turns. If long duct run is required,
increase duct size.
If turns or transitions are required; install as far
away from hood duct output and as far apart,
between the two as possible.
Minimum mount height between range top to hood
bottom should be no less than 24”.
Maximum mount height should be no higher than
32”.
It is important to install the hood at the proper
mounting height. Hoods mounted too low could
result in heat damage and fire hazard; while hoods
mounted too high will be hard to reach and will
lose its performance and efficiency.
If available, also refer range manufacturer’s height
clearance requirements and recommended hood
mounting height above range.
Vertical Ducting:
3-1/4”x10” minimum
Horizontal Ducting:
3-1/4”x10” minimum
36"
96"
Min 24” - Max 32"
5-1/2”

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WARNING FIRE HAZARD
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 ductwork only.
Fasten all connections with sheet metal screws and tape all joints with certified Silver Tape or Duct Tape.
Some Ducting Options
Installation – Ducting Options
Roof Pitch w/
Flashing & Cap
Rear Ducting
3-1/4”x10”
vertical ducting
3-1/4”x10”
horizontal ducting
Air Recirculating

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Installation – Specifications
35-3/4” (36”)
29-3/4” (30”)
23-3/4” (24”)
33-7/8” (36”)
27-7/8” (30”)
22-1/16” (24”)
33-5/8” (36”)
27-5/8” (30”)
21-5/8” (24”)
2”
C/L
8-5/8” 1-3/8”
9-1/16”
2”
12-3/16”
10-7/8”
2”
9-1/16”
elec.
k/o
elec.
k/o
5-1/2”
14-3/8”
TOP
BACK SIDE
1/2”
1/2”
10”
3-1/4”
10”
3-1/4”
C/L
Air Recirculating Louver Plate

ELECTRICAL
WARNING
All Electrical work must by performed by qualified electrician or person with similar technical know
how and background.
For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation. Do not use
extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
Follow national electrical codes or prevailing local codes and ordinances.
Electrical Supply:
This appliance requires a 120V 60Hz electrical supply, and connected to an individual, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Wiring must be 2 wire w/
ground. Please also refer Electrical Diagram labeled on product.
AK11xxx - 152 Watts @ 1.35 Amps
AK12xxx - 167 Wats @ 1.5 Amps
Cable Lock:
A cable locking connector (not supplied) might also be required by local codes. Check with local requirements
and codes, purchase and install appropriate connector if necessary.
Installation – Preparing Electrical
Cable Lock
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1. Remove filters 2. Remove cover from junction box to
gain access to electrical wiring.
3. If using a cable lock, pry open the
desired electrical knockout either on
top or back of hood. Feed the wires
through the cable lock. Some local
codes require the use of a cable lock,
check your local codes.
4. If using hood in air recirculating
mode skip steps 4 and 5.
Pry open desired 3-1/4” x 10” ducting
knock-out either on top or back of
hood.
5. Secure 3-1/4” x 10” starting collar
with damper to the duct opening using
(10) M4x8 screws.
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An air recirculating kit (optional) must be
purchased before using hood in recirculat-
ing mode.
1. Secure each of the (2) spring clips to the
safety grille body (A). Do this by inserting
the screw through the spring and into the
clip. Secure each clip to the safety grille
body by using a philips head screwdriver.
2. Insert charcoal filter into charcoal filter
holder (B) and place it over the safety grille
body (A)
3. Secure charcoal filter holder to safety
grill body by lifting up on spring clips and
twisting. The clip should cover the lip of the
charcoal filter holder securely.
4. Remove each screw from recirculating
top plate. Plate is located on top of hood
towards the front.
NOTE: Skip the recirculating preparation pages if you are ducting the air out of your home.
Recirculating preparation
continued on next page
Installation – Converting to Air Recirculating Mode
Recirculating kit - 0AK11-21001
Replacement filter - 0AK11-20001
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The following instructions are for Breeze hoods beginning with serial number prex 13 and later.

Installation – Converting to Air Recirculating Mode
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5. Remove each of the 5 screws holding
the (2) interior recirculating panels. 6. Remove (2) interior recirculating panels.
7. Place louvered recirculating plate over
top opening and secure using the screws
previously removed.
NOTE: Skip this page if you are ducting the air out of your home.

Installation – Mounting the Range Hood
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For Mounting Under a Kitchen Cabinet (Fig 1)
1. Select preferred duct location (vertical or horizontal).
2. Begin installation by removing the filters (if installed).
3. Reinforce cabinet with 1”x2” wood strips if additional
strengthening is required or if cabinets are framed.
4. Temporarily position the range hood in the desired
mounting location. Measure and mark the mounting
holes, duct and electrical locations with a pencil.
5. Drill/cut out the required openings for duct and
electrical access by following the dimensions on page
8; make sure the duct opening is large enough to apply
duct tape.
6. Fasten hood onto cabinet with (4) M4 wood screws
provided.
7. Install electrical.
8. Install duct work and duct tape.
9. Reinstall filters.
10. Power up hood and check for leaks around duct tape.
duct/silver
tape
Duct
opening
cutout
Add 1x2
wood strips
electrical
Fig 1
(Shown as vertical ducting)

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Features & Controls – Controls & Features
This button turns the motors on and o. It also shuts o power to the whole hood.
If the lights are on and this button is pushed, they will also turn o.
This button turns the lights on, o and also dims them. Press once to turn them on bright,
again for dim and one more time to shut them o.
This button will change the speed setting of the motors. By pushing it you will change the
speeds from high to medium to low.
This button will put the hood into delay o mode. When pushed, the hood will switch to the
lowest speed and the entire hood will shut down all functions after 5 minutes.
This switch turns the blower on and o and controls the speed selection.
is o, is low speed, is medium speed and is high speed.
is o, is bright, is dim.
Breeze I, AK11xx
Breeze II, AK12xx
Lights Off/Bright/Dim

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SURFACE MAINTENANCE:
Clean periodically with hot soapy water and clean cotton cloth. Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergent,
or steel wool/scouring pads which will scratch and damage surface. Do not use products containing chlorine
bleach or orange cleaners.
For heavier soil use liquid degreaser.
After cleaning, you may use non-abrasive stainless steel polish/cleaners, to polish and buff out the stainless
luster and grain. Always scrub lightly using a micro fiber or clean cotton cloth and with grain.
Metal MeshFilters
The metal mesh filters are intended to trap residue and grease from cooking. Although the filters should never
need replacing, they are required to be cleaned every 30 days or more often depending on cooking habits.
Filters may be placed in dishwasher at low heat or soaked in hot soapy water. Dry filters and re-install before
using hood.
Removing Metal Mesh Filters (Fig 2)
1. Push in on filter handles.
2. Pivot front of filter downward.
3. Remove filter by pulling away from hood.
Replacing Metal Mesh Filters
Hood Model: Part No. Qty. to Order.
AK1124x 50200013 2
AK1100x/AK1136x 50200012 2
AK1200x/AK1236x 50200012 2
Maintenance – Cleaning and Filter Removal
Fig 2

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REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
CAUTION: Light bulb becomes extremely hot when turned on.
DO NOT touch bulb until switched off and cooled. Touching hot bulbs could cause serious burns.
Make sure all power is turned off and bulbs are not hot.
Remove by turning bulb counter clockwise to unscrew.
If bulbs are difficult to turn due to prolonged use, firmly attach a glass suction cup approximately the diameter of
the bulb or use a rubber/latex glove and turn counter clockwise.
Replacement bulbs are available at specialty lighting stores. Purchase type R16 40W incandescent light bulb.
A PAR20 50W halogen light bulb may be purchased if you wish to have halogen light bulbs.
For Zephyr part numbers please turn to page 18 of the manual.
Maintenance – Lights
Bottom hood view

Troubleshooting
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR BREEZE I AND BREEZE II
Issue Cause What to do
After installation,
the unit doesn’t
work.
1. The power source is not turned ON. 1. Make sure the circuit breaker and the unit’s
power is ON.
2. The power line and the cable locking connector
is not connecting properly. 2. Check the power connection with the unit is connected properly.
3. The switch board and control board wirings are
disconnected. 3. Make sure the wirings between the switch board and control board are connected
properly.
4. The wires on control board are loose. 4. Make sure the wires on the control board are
connected properly.
5. The switch board or control board is defective. 5. Change the switch board or control board.
Light works,
but motor is not
turning.
1. The motor is defective, possible seized. 1. Change the motor.
2. The thermally protected system detects if the
motor is too hot to operate and shuts the motor
down.
2. The motor will function properly after the
thermally protected system cool down.
3. Damaged capacitor. 3. Change the capacitor.
4. The motor wire is not connected. 4. Make sure the motor wire is plugged into the
molex connector.
The unit is
vibrating. 1. The motor is not secure in place. 1. Tighten the motor in place.
2. Damaged blower wheel. 2. Change the blower.
3. The hood is not secured in place. 3. Check the installation of the hood.
The motor is
working, but the
lights are not.
1. Defective bulb. 1. Change the bulb.
2. The light bulb is loose. 2. Tighten the light bulb.
3. The wires on the control board are loose. 3. Make sure the wires on control board are
connected properly.
The hood is
not venting out
properly.
1. The hood might be hanging to high from the
cook top. 1. Adjust the distance between the cook top and the bottom of the hood within 24” and 32”
range.
2. The wind from the opened windows or opened
doors in the surrounding area are affecting the
ventilation of the hood.
2. Close all the windows and doors to eliminate
the outside wind flow.
3. Blockage in the duct opening or duct work. 3. Remove all the blocking from the duct work or
duct opening.
4. The direction of duct opening is against the wind. 4. Adjust the duct opening direction.
5. Using the wrong size of ducting. 5. Change the ducting to correct size.
Metal filter is
vibrating. 1. Metal filter is loose. 1. Make sure spring on handle still works.
2. Handle does not freely move 2. Replace metal filter
Metal lter is
vibrating.
1. Metal lter is loose.
2. Handle does not freely move
1. Make sure spring handle still works.
2. Replace metal lter

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DESCRIPTION PART #
Replacement Parts
Light Bulb R16 40W (each) Z0B0002 - incandescent bulb included with hood
Light Bulb PAR20 50W (each) Z0B0001 - optional halogen bulb
Metal Filter, 24” hoods (each) 50200013
Metal Filter, 30” and 36” hoods (each) 50200012
Optional Accessories
Recirculating Kit 0AK11-21001
Replacement Charcoal Filter 0AK11-20001
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List of Parts and Accessories