Zephyr Typhoon AK2100CS Installation guide

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Typhoon
AK2100CS, B, W
AK2136CS, B, W
AK2142CS
AK2148CS
EN Use, Care, and Installation Guide
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AK2500BS, B, W
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Contents
Page
Safety Information ............................................................................ 4-9
Types of Safety Warnings................................................................... 4
General Safety ..................................................................................5-8
Operation........................................................................................... 8
Electrical Requirements .....................................................................8-9
List of Materials.................................................................................. 10
Installation Instructions....................................................................11-20
Ducting Calculation Sheet.................................................................. 11
Mounting Height, Clearance, & Ducting .......................................... 12-13
Ducting Options .................................................................................14
AK21 Hood Specifications ...................................................................15
AK25 Hood Specifications...................................................................16
AK65 Hood Specifications...................................................................17
Electrical Supply.................................................................................18
Cable Lock .........................................................................................18
Rectangular Vertical Ducting Preparation ..........................................19
Rectangular Horizontal Ducting Preparation ...................................20-21
Mounting the Hood..........................................................................22-23
Features & Controls......................................................................... 24-26
AK21 Capacitive Touch ...................................................................... 24
AK25 Electronic Touch ....................................................................... 25
AK65 Mechanical Slide ...................................................................... 26
Maintenance ................................................................................... 27-30
Hood & Filter Cleaning.....................................................................27-29
LumiLight LED & LED Light Strip ........................................................ 30
ACT™ Conversion.............................................................................31-33
Airflow Control Technology (ACT™) ....................................................31
Enabling ACT™................................................................................32-33
Wiring Diagram.................................................................................. 34
Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 35
List of Parts & Accessories ..................................................................36
Notes.................................................................................................. 37
Limited Warranty ............................................................................ 38-39
Product Registration...........................................................................40

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Safety Information
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual for your appliance. Always read
and obey all safety messages.
This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can cause severe
bodily injury or death. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words
“DANGER” “WARNING” or “CAUTION”
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Danger means that failure to heed this safety
statement may result in severe injury or death.
Warning means that failure to heed this safety
statement may result in extensive product damage,
serious personal injury, or death.
Caution means that failure to heed this safety
statement may result in minor or moderate
personal injury, property or equipment damage.

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Safety Information
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan
with any solid-state control device.
WARNING
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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 o 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.
WARNING
General Safety
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.
CAUTION

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WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A 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 flambeing food. (i.e. Crepes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).
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.
WARNING
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 o the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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.
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
Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips” published by NFPA.
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WARNING
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) Sucient 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.
c) When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities.
d) Ducted fans must always be vented 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 GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) - protected branch circuit.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
WARNING

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ŹTo 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.
ŹNot for use over an outdoor grill.
ŹFor indoor use only.
ŹThis hood is not intended to be used as a shelf.
CAUTION
Operation
ŹAlways leave safety grilles and filters in place. Without these components, operating blowers could
catch onto hair, fingers and loose clothing.
ŹThe 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 be aware of these below:
ŹTo contact a qualified electrical installer.
ŹTo 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.

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Prop. 65 Warning for California Residents: This product may
contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
ŹIf codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician
determine that the ground path is adequate.
ŹDo not ground to a gas pipe.
ŹCheck with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the range hood is properly grounded.
ŹDo not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
ŹThis 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.
ŹA cable locking connector (not supplied) might also be required by local codes. Check with local
requirements, purchase and install appropriate connector if necessary.
* National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
** CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

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List of Materials
Parts Supplied
Quantity Part
1Hood
2 Safety grilles
2 LumiLight LED (AK21 only)
2 Halogen light bulbs, 35W (AK25 & AK65 only)
1 Hardware package
#6 x 1” (4)
Safety Grille
Screws (2)
#6 x 1-1/2” (4) Wire Caps (3)
7” Round transition adapter (AK21, AK25)
6” Round transition adapter (AK65)
(pre-installed on top of hood)
3-1/4”x10” rectangular cover plate
(pre-installed on back of hood) 3-1/4”x10” rectangular vertical
transition adapter
3-1/4”x10” rectangular
starting collar
Washer (4)
Suction Cup (1)
(AK25 & AK65)
Parts Not Supplied
Ducting, conduit and all installation tools
Backdraft damper
Philips head screwdriver with minimum 8” long shaft (required to install
AK2100)
Cable locking connector (if required by local codes)