Zephyr Vortex AK9028BS Installation guide

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Vortex
AK9028BS, AK9034BS
EN Use, Care, and Installation Guide
FR Guide d’utilisation, d’entretien et d’installation

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Contents
Page
Safety Information ............................................................................ 4-6
Types of Safety Warnings................................................................... 4
General Safety ..................................................................................4-5
Operation........................................................................................... 6
Electrical Requirements ...................................................................... 6
List of Materials................................................................................... 7
Installation Instructions.....................................................................8-15
Ducting Calculation Sheet.................................................................. 8
Mounting Height, Clearance, & Ducting ............................................. 9
Ducting Options .................................................................................10
Hood Specifications............................................................................11
Electrical Supply.................................................................................12
Cable Lock .........................................................................................12
Hood Preparation & Installation..........................................................13
Mounting the Hood.............................................................................14
Ductless Recirculation ........................................................................15
Features & Controls............................................................................ 16
Slide Controls .....................................................................................16
Maintenance .................................................................................... 17-18
Hood & Filter Cleaning......................................................................17-18
LumiLight LED ....................................................................................18
Wiring Diagram.................................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting................................................................................20-21
List of Parts & Accessories..................................................................22
Limited Warranty ...............................................................................23
Product Registration...........................................................................24

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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
Danger means that failure to heed this safety statement may
result in severe injury or death.
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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.
General Safety
WARNING
Warning means that failure to heed this safety statement
may result in extensive product damage, serious personal
injury, or death.
CAUTION
Caution means that failure to heed this safety statement
may result in minor or moderate personal injury, property or
equipment damage.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan
with any solid-state control device.
WARNING
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
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.

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Safety Information
WARNING
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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.
WARNING
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.
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
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.

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Safety Information
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:
ŹObserve all governing codes and ordinances.
ŹIt 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.
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
Wire Caps (3)
#8 x 1/2” (8) 3/16 x 3/8” (2)
Parts Not Supplied
Ducting, conduit and all installation tools
Cable locking connector (if required by local codes)
Optional recirculating kit (ZRC-9000)
Parts Supplied
Quantity Part
1 Power pack
1 Adjustable front panel
1 Bae filter
2 LumiLight LED, 6W (pre-installed)
1 Single internal blower (pre-installed)
1 Hardware package

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Installation Instructions
Duct pieces To t al
Equivalent number
length x used =
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.,
straight
1 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
900 elbow
20 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
6”, 7”, 8”, 10”
Round,
900
15 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
6”, 7”, 8”, 10”
Round,
450
9 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Ft.
6”, 7”, 8”, 10”
Round,
straight
1 Ft. x ( ) =Ft.
Subtotal column1 =
Duct pieces To t al
Equivalent number
length x used =
6”, 7”, 8”, 10”
Round, wall
cap with
damper
30 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Ft.
Ft.
Ft.
6”, 7”, 8”, 10”
Round
roof cap
30 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Subtotal column2 =
Subtotal column1 =
Total ductwork =
Maximum Duct Length: For satisfactory air movement,
the totalductlength
should not exceed 150 equivalent feet.
6” roundto
3-1/ 4” x 10”
rect.
transition
1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
6” roundto
3-1/ 4” x 10”
rect.
transition
900 elbow
16 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
7” roundto
3 1/ 4” x 10”
rect.
transition
8 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
7” roundto
3-1/ 4” x 10”
rect.
transition
900 elbow
23 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
elbow
elbow
7” to 6” or
8” to 7” Round
tapered
reducer
25 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
flatelbow
24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.
wall cap
with damper
30 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
15
6”, 7“, 8”
Round
in-line
damper
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Installation Instructions
Mounting Height, Clearance, & Ducting
A minimum of 6” round vertical or horizontal duct must be used
to maintain maximum air flow eciency.
Always use rigid type metal ducts only. Flexible ducts could
restrict air flow by up to 50%.
Also use calculation (on page 8) 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” above gas cooktops and 20” above
electric cooktops.
Maximum mount height should be no higher than 36”.
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 eciency.
Electric Cooktop: Min 20” - Max 36”
36”
Gas Cooktop: Min 24” - Max 36”
If available, also refer range manufacturer’s height clearance requirements and recommended hood
mounting height above range.
For shipment and installation damages:
ŹPlease fully inspect unit for damage before installation.
ŹIf the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or
replacement.
ŹIf the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer.
ŹIf the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than the customer), repair of replacement must be
made by arrangement between customer and installer.

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Ducting Options
ŹUse single wall rigid metal ductwork only.
ŹFasten all connections with sheet metal screws and tape all joints w/ certified Silver Tape or Duct
Tape.
Fire Hazard: NEVER exhaust air or terminate ductwork into
spaces between walls, crawl spaces, ceilings, attics, or garages.
All exhaust must be ducted to the outside, unless using the
recirculating option.
WARNING
Sot or crawl space
Roof Pitch w/
Flashing & Cap
Rear ducting
side wall cap
w/ gravity
damper
ductless
recirculating