American Aldes Hood Liner User's Manual
Contents
1. 3 Always use lids on cookware to retain heat and moisture 4 Minimize the amount of liquid used to cook food 5 Select cookware of proper size material and construction for the cooking task being performed CARE amp CLEANING 1 Proper cleaning is necessary to maintain performance and appearance while also en Suring safe operation The frequency of cleaning should be adjusted according to the type and amount of cooking Best results will be achieved by cleaning soiled compo nents as soon as possible 2 Filters must be cleaned regularly Remove one filter ata time On models HLD 36 42 amp 48 grasp the filter handle and gently pull toward you then down and back Filter should be installed with the handle in the rear filter slot On model HLS 30 insert a blunt knife into the small slot in the front edge of the filter Push down and back Filter should be installed with small slot at the front of the filter 3 The filters may be cleaned by hand washing in hot water using a mild detergent solution or by placing them in the top rack of an automatic dishwasher Dry the filters completely before using again 4 Stainless steel surfaces should be cleaned with a solution of mild detergent and warm water Rinse and dry with a soft lint free cloth CAUTION Do not use any type of pad that will scratch the liner 5 CAUTION If a commercially available stainless steel cleaner is used it is important to read the labels for chlorine compou2. are met or exceeded e IMPORTANT You must provide support framing and backing in the areas in which you are securing the liner to in your custom canopy Failure to do so could damage the liner and void the warranty All dimensional tolerances are 0 to 1 16 unless otherwise stated o f 3 76 2mm q 101 6mm Front of hood Speed Light Controls Dimmable QO Halogen oe Lights Washable Aluminum Filters MODEL Upc DUCT A B C D HLS 30 71730 6 18 f 28 12 6 4 HLS 36 71131 6 18 3412 6 4 22 3412 8 6 HLD 36 71136 8 HLD 42 71142 10 22 4012 10 6 HLD 48 Uimenstonai Information Shown tn inches Duct connections are 1 8 smaller than duct size NOTES 1 The hood liner uses 120 VAC 60 Hz power Supply wires should be installed by a qualified person s and must meet all electrical codes The HLS 30 amp HLS 36 Hood Liner are designed for use with 6 duct The HLD 36 is designed for use with 8 diameter round duct and the HLD 42 and HLD 48 Hood Liner are designed for use with 10 diam eter duct Use only rigid metal duct 2 Duct Silencers are available from American ALDES When planning for installation using a Duct Silencer please refer to the installation instructions provided with the unit 3 A quality cap with built in backdraft damper or
3. 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 PART 1 Planning the Installation CAUTION 1 To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air the liner must be exhausted to the outside Never exhaust into a wall an attic or a concealed area in the building This can create a potential hazard 2 Consult a licensed ventilation contractor or qualified technician for proper installation of exhaust ducting 3 Locate the cooking area for minimum cross drafts away from doors and windows when possible 4 Ducts must be of adequate size and duct runs should be as short as possible When turns are necessary keep turning radius as large and as smooth as possible 5 The ducting mustbe air tight Use a minimum of 2 sheet metal screws at every ductjoint Then seal the duct joints with high quality duct tape 6 Only use ductwork constructed of materials deemed acceptable by state municipal and local codes e The hood liner is designed to install inside a custom hood enclosure and operates with a remotely mounted blower purchased separately See Fig below for hood dimensions See chart for ALDES exhaust fans recommended for use with this unit e A qualified person must complete the installation of this appliance e Plan the installation so that all minimum clearances
4. installation requires a roof mount or wall mount fan HLS 30 amp HLS 36 Model Location Mounting Airflow 0 _ Typical Airflow a6 interior inne 257 oo AGHP interior inline 392 275 XMV AGHP RMV AG HLD 36 Model_ Location Mounting Airflow 0 _ Typical Airflowt HLD 42 amp HLD 48 Model Location Mounting Airflow 0 _ Typical Airflowt A 10HP AD 10HP 1266 1020 RMV A10HP roof wall RMV A10HPT exterior roof wall 1008 tTypical airflow is an estimate based on a system with 20 feet of duct two 90 degree elbows backdraft damper roof cap and filter R epresentative of full speed operation 375 s p in a typical installation NOTE Due to the large volume of air that these remote blowers move it is important that a source of sufficient makeup air is available to avoid backdrafting in the house PART 2 Electrical Connection WARNINGS 1 Ensure that the power supply is disconnected before proceeding 2 Verify that the power supply matches the ratings found on the appliance data label before proceeding 3 The complete appliance must be properly grounded at all times when electrical power is applied 4 Do not ground the appliance with the neutral white house supply wire A separate ground wire must be utilized 5 Failure to complete electrical connections properly may result in damaged or nonfunc tional systems Follow instructions carefully to ensure proper installation Itis t
5. Y ALDES HOOD LINER READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS e Before beginning installation please thoroughly read and become familiar with these instruc tions e Installation and service must be completed by a qualified installer e Failure to properly install this product may void the warranty installer Owner Please leave these installation instructions with the homeowner Please keep these installation instructions for local electrical inspector s use for fu ture reference WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PER SONS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING A Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer If you have any ques tions contact the manufacturer B Before servicing or cleaning unit switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power form 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 C Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person s in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including fire rated construction D Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gasses through the flue chimney or fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting Follow the heating equip ment manufacturer s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Pro
6. an in line damper is recommended to minimize cold air return through the duct when the product is not in use 4 Always install ventilation products with an approved wall or roof cap 5 Duct performance is improved by using round smooth metal duct work instead of rectan gular 6 If multiple elbows must be used ensure that there is a minimum of 24 of straight duct between any two elbows 7 Avoid S or back to back configurations caused by adjacent elbows 8 Route ducting to terminate at the hood liner 46 4 2 10 6 WARNINGS Following Are Manufacturer s Suggestions Always Observe Local Building Codes 1 Liners installed in custom canopies constructed of combustible materials should be installed with the combustible material structure a minimum of 36 above the surface of the heating element 2 Liners installed in custom canopies constructed of noncombustible materials should be installed with the noncombustible material structure a minimum of 30 above the surface of the heating element 3 Follow all instructions regarding minimum safe clearances and installation location Failure to do so may result in a safety hazard or fire 4 To reduce the risk of fire use only metal ductwork CHOOSING THE RIGHT REMOTE MOUNT BLOWER Below is a chart of the recommended ALDES fans that can be used with the HLS amp HLD Series range hood liners Some models are for mounting remotely in the attic Other models are used when
7. ant through 3 or more tabs CAUTION For safety of the person cleaning this liner neatly cover the well flattened tabs with 2 or more layers of metal tape 3 Attach the other end of the Start Collar to the range hood vent with a minimum of 3 equidistant screws and metal tape PART 4 Use amp Care OPERATING CONTROLS 1 Always activate the ventilator whenever using cooking appliances 2 Activate the ventilator a few minutes before starting to cook to establish an airflow pattem within the room 3 Adjust the fan speed according to the amount of cooking exhaust 4 Adjust the dimmable halogen lights as desired 5 Eliminate air currents in the hood vicinity by shutting nearby windows and doors turing off ceiling fans and closing the adjacent heating and air conditioning outlets 6 Place your largest pans skillets and stock pots on the rear bumers whenever possible WARNING DO NOT operate the vent system without the filters in place or with dirty grease laden filters ENERGY SAMING TIPS 1 Do not operate the blower at a speed that is higher than necessary to remove the cook ing exhaust Running at excessive speeds removes more air from the inside of the house that must be replaced by outside air This may be especially costly when your home s heating or air conditioning system is in operation Turn off the unit once the smoke and cooking odors have been eliminated 2 Clean filters and grease laden surfaces often to improve efficiency
8. he owner s responsibility to ensure that a qualified electrician performs the electrical connection of this appliance The electrical installation including minimum supply wire size must comply with the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 1990 or latest revision and local codes and ordinances A copy of this standard may be obtained from National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 9101 INSTRUCTIONS 1 A 15 to 20 amp electrical service is recommended for proper electrical supply Before determining calculate amp ratings based on the product label found on the liner and the ventilator Always observe local building codes 2 Always use a dedicated circuit 3 Line load is calculated by adding the amperage of the halogen lights to the rated amper age of the ventilator either in line or roof top Ifthe ventilator is rated in watts rather than amps divide the watts by 120 and this will give you the amperage rating 4 The ALDES liner is supplied with a 5 0 amp variable speed fan control Make sure the rated amperage on the ventilator does not exceed 5 0 amps 5 The ALDES liner has been designed to accommodate several different motor speed controls for example Thermador model CTR3 Q Always consult the manufacturer s installation instructions when substituting control switches 6 Wire connections Figure 2 eBlack 120 VAC from electrical panel black eWhite Neutral from electr
9. ical panel white eGreen Ground from electrical panel green eRed 120 VAC variable control to 120 VAC of ventilator Figue2 j Wiring Connections Internal Wiring Schematic Red Light Fixtures Cutpntr Line Neutral Fan Fan Speed Control Nentral E CAUTION The neutral wire usually white for the ventilator must connect to the same neutral wire that comes from the electrical panel to the liner It is recommended to run a white neutral wire from the liner s white neutral wire along the same path as the red wire from the liner s variable speed control to the ventilator PART 3 Secunng the Liner SECURING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Because the professional series liner was designed for custom applications no mount ing holes have been predrilled This allows you to attach the liner in the areas of the canopy which have ample support and backing 2 You must secure the liner through both right and left sides through the back and through the top 3 Remove the filters Mark and drill screw holes through the liner as required for custom Canopy Secure the liner by driving screws provided by others through the stainless Steel into the framing and backing CONNECTING TOTHE VENT PIPE 1 Insert the tabbed end of the galvanized Start Collar into the round hole in the outside top of the liner 2 Bend all of the tabs firmly in places against the inside top of the liner Sheet metal screws Should be placed equidist
10. nds Chlorine is a corrosive substance If these compounds are present rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft lint free cloth Follow polish manufacturer s instructions 6 Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the grain Never wipe across the grain 7 After cleaning reinstall the filters carefully REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Par 20 halogen lamps are available in many differentstyles and sizes Following is a listrecomended by the manufacturer e Phillips MASTER Line 50 watts 120V e Felt Electric 50 watt 130V e Industrial Grade Premium Quality P Q L Incorporated Code 83009 eee 4537 NORTHGATE COURT C eel SARASOTA FL 34234 2124 USA Td O1 351 341 Fac 941 351 340 Las LS Led Lg LJ www americanaldes com VENTILATION CORPORATION EMail info aldes us com
11. tection Association NFPA and the American Society for Heating Re frigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE and the local code authorities E When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities F Duct fans must always be vented to the outdoors CAUTION F or general ventilating use only Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive mate rials and vapors WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE A Never leave surface units unattended at high settings Boil overs may 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 cooking flaming foods 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 ele ment WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJ URY 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 off the burner BE CAREFULTO PREVENT BURNS Ifthe 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
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search