Vent-a-Hood SLH6-K User's Manual
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1. 6 2 5 8 CL Installation Details 1 Read all instructions thoroughly before beginning installation 2 When installing the SLH6 K under cabinet hood it is recommended that the bottom edge of the hood be located no more than 21 24 from the cooking surface Exceeding recommended mounting height may compromise performance 3 Inspect the underside of the cabinet for a flush mounting surface If the underside of the cabinet is recessed install wood strips to provide a flush surface for the hood mounting screws to engage 4 Determine whether the hood will discharge horizontally or vertically The hood is shipped to discharge vertically but is easily converted to horizontal discharge by exchanging the discharge adapter on top of the hood 4 screws with the discharge cover on the back of the hood 2 screws Use duct tape to seal the discharge adapter and discharge cover to the hood 5 IF THE HOOD IS TO BE BACK VENTED PROCEED DIRECTLY TO STEP 6 Install the duct from the outside of the home down to the location of the hood exhaust outlet allowing room for the VP521 transition on the top of the hood if applicable If a VP521 transition is used install the duct down to the location of the transition outlet plus 1 This will allow the transition to engage 1 inside of the duct Consult the connection diagram below for further details on exhaust outlet placement Use duct tape to seal all joints A complet2. Round 22 20 ADJUSTABLE ELBOW MODEL DIM VP513 VP514 VP515 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 6 7 8 VP513 8 VP514 9 9 16 VP515 10 5 8 BACK SIDE VENT ELBOW MODEL DIM VP561 8 to 6 x 8 12 6 16 8 Round 8 WALL LOUVER MODEL DIM 6 7 8 8 5 8 VP526 VP527 VP528 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round Back View 1 Flange WALL LOUVER MODEL DIM 11 11 VP554 10 Round Back View 1 Flange WALL LOUVER MODEL DIM 13 13 VP555 12 Round Back View 1 Flange RECTANGULAR WALL LOUVER MODEL DIM 3 10 VP538 VP560 6 x 8 3 x 10 8 6 1 FLANGE 2 FLANGE OFFSET KIT ROUND MODEL DIM VP529 6 Rnd to 7 Rnd 16 11 6 7 10 6 amp 8 COLLAR MODEL DIM VP533 VP535 6 Round 8 Round 2 Larger Than Cutout 6 Dia 8 Dia 2 Larger Than Cutout
3. 8 6 1 1 8 Electrical CL Installation Details Continued 6 Remove the hood from its packaging and place on the floor or countertop in front of the cabinet where it will hang Warning Do not operate hood without proper ground connection Warning Make sure power is off and locked at the service disconnecting means on the service panel during installation 7 Determine whether the electrical wire will enter from the top or the back of the hood Remove the electrical enclosure cover 1 screw and the top or back electrical enclosure knockout from the hood Install an appropriate 1 2 UL listed electrical wire clamp through the electrical knockout Install electrical wiring from the electrical panel to the hood location 8 Insert the electrical wire through the electrical wire clamp allowing 3 4 of wire inside the enclosure for hookup Tighten the electrical wire clamp 9 From inside the hood using UL listed wire nuts attach the neutral wire to the white lead the hot wire to the black lead and the ground wire to the green lead inside the junction box Replace the electrical cover previously removed in Step 7 10 FOR BACK VENTING APPLICATIONS ONLY IF YOU ARE NOT BACK VENTING PROCEED DIRECTLY TO STEP 12 Note Wall studs may interfere with back venting installations Additional framing may be required It is necessary to cut a duct access hole in the wall prior to installing the hood Star
4. Page 1 Rev 04 08 L114A UL C US R Read and Save These Instructions All Hoods Must Be Installed By A Qualified Installer INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SLH6 K UNDER CABINET HOOD Read All Instructions Thoroughly Before Beginning Installation 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 Switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally during installation B When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities C Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors D Sufficient 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 local code authorities WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK Page 2 Rev 04 08 L114A Ducting Do s and Don ts NEVER restrict the duct size The K250 blower unit requires 7 round duct or equ
5. e listing of available Vent A Hood ducting materials is provided on the back page of this instruction sheet Transition height 3 1 4 x 10 duct will connect directly to the exhaust outlet of the hood Optional VP521 transition to 7 round sold separately is 7 1 2 tall Page 4 Rev 04 08 L114A Model K250 Top Vent High Volts Amps RPM CFM SP 0 0 Equivalent CFM CFM SP 0 1 CFM SP 0 2 CFM SP 0 3 Minimum Round Duct Size Square Inches K250 Top Vent Low K250 Back Vent High K250 Back Vent Low 115 115 115 115 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 1550 1200 1550 1200 240 170 220 175 360 255 330 265 225 170 215 170 215 160 195 160 200 155 180 145 7 or equivalent 7 or equivalent 7 or equivalent 7 or equivalent 38 38 38 38 All K Series hoods have two halogen lights Because the Magic Lung uses centrifugal filtration rather than conventional baffle or mesh filters the Magic Lung blower can handle cooking equipment with higher cubic feet per minute CFM requirements and can deliver equivalent CFM much more efficiently than other filtration systems When comparing the Magic Lung with other blower units made by other manufacturers use the Equivalent CFM Wall Cutout for Horizontal Ducting Viewed from Front Bottom of Cabinet 3 8 3 5 1 8 5 1
6. ft Top Right 8 12 5 16 SIDE VENT TRANSITION L amp R FOR ISLAND BLOWERS MODEL DIM VP544 VP545 Left Side Right Side 19 8 16 5 6 x 8 COLLAR MODEL DIM VP537 6 x 8 11 6 x 8 Opening 9 OFFSET KIT RECTANGULAR MODEL DIM VP550 6 Rnd to 3 x 10 16 11 6 11 3 10 STANDARD ISLAND TRANSITION MODEL DIM VP565 5 x 16 to 8 8 9 16 5 CLUSTER BLOWER TRANSITION MODEL DIM VP564 8 amp 8 to 12 18 12 11 Y TRANSITION MODEL DIM VP517 VP518 VP551 8 amp 8 to 12 6 amp 8 to 12 6 amp 8 to 10 18 10 12 3 x 10 BACK VENT ELBOW MODEL DIM VP559 3 x 10 4 10 14 3 3 MULTI BLOWER TRANSITION MODEL DIM VP562 VP563 6 amp 8 to 10 8 amp 8 to 12 VP562 17 VP563 16 10 12 VP562 23 VP563 30 3 x 10 TO 7 TRANSITION MODEL DIM VP521 3 x 10 to 7 7 7 3 10 LOW PROFILE ROOF JACK MAXIMUM 4 12 PITCH MODEL DIM 6 VP539 VP540 VP541 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 16 16 LOW PROFILE ROOF JACK MAXIMUM 4 12 PITCH MODEL DIM 10 VP552 VP553 10 Round 12
7. ivalent 32 5 square inches Using Vent A Hood transitions back page will ensure proper efficiency Do not use flexible or corrugated duct This type of duct will restrict airflow and reduce performance Only use smooth galvanized metal duct Observe local codes regarding special duct requirements and placement of duct against combustibles Make the duct run as short and as straight as possible with as few turns as possible Avoid sharp angled turns Instead use smooth gradual turns such as adjustable elbows or 45 degree angled turns For duct runs over 20 feet increase the duct diameter by one inch for every ten feet of duct A 90 degree elbow is equal to 5 feet of duct Using Vent A Hood roof jacks or wall louvers back page will ensure proper efficiency Airflow must not be restricted at the end of the duct run Do not use screen wire or spring loaded doors on wall louvers or roof jacks Do not terminate venting into an attic or chimney Where possible seal joints with duct tape The hood must be ducted to the outdoors without restrictions Blower Duct Size Sq Inch Area K250 3 1 4 x 10 rectangular or equivalent 32 5 YES NO Smooth Duct Smooth Gradual Turn Flexible Duct Sharp Angled Turns Page 3 Rev 04 08 L114A 36 8 Ceiling 21 24 6 Soffit Cabinets Ceiling Cutout for Vertical Ducting Viewed from Above Back of Cabinet Electrical 7 8 3 5 1 8 5 1 8
8. ting 2 1 8 above the bottom edge of the hood cut a hole 3 1 2 high x 10 1 4 wide see diagram at right 11 Install the duct from the outside of the home to the duct access hole in the wall Where possible use duct tape to seal joints 12 While aligning the duct and guiding the wires position the hood under the cabinet The duct should connect together as the hood is located in place Note Unless using the VP521 transition the duct work must fit inside the exhaust collar If using the VP521 7 round duct should be placed with the non crimped end on the outside of the collar of the VP521 exhaust outlet Using the four screws provided attach the hood to the bottom of the cabinet 14 Refer to the Owner Maintenance Guide Operating Instructions for proper hood operation Test all blower and light functions to ensure they are operating properly VENTING VENTING VENTING VENTING VENTING AA AACCESSORIES CCESSORIES CCESSORIES ACCESSORIES CCESSORIES Page 5 L114A Rev 04 08 6 RECTANGULAR DUCT PIPE MODEL DIM VP507 6 x 8 24 8 6 ROUND DUCT PIPE MODEL DIM VP500 VP501 VP502 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 36 6 7 8 3 RECTANGULAR DUCT PIPE MODEL DIM VP504 VP505 VP506 3 x 10 3 x 12 3 x 16 30 10 12 16 3 OFFSET L amp R TRANSITION FOR ISLAND BLOWERS MODEL DIM VP542 VP543 Top Le
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