Installation Instructions

351 Thor Place Brea, Ca 92821 (877) 387-6721
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HOOD MODELS – PSX & PEX
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL CODES.
IMPORTANT: Save these Instructions for the Local Electrical Inspector's use.
INSTALLER: Please leave these Installations Instruction with this unit for owner.
OWNER: Please retain these Instructions for future reference
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, HOODS
SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH VENTILATORS APPROVED FOR USE WITH THE HOOD. SEE TABLE –
1 ON THIS PAGE FOR APPROVED VENTILATORS.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
A. Installation work and Electrical Wiring
Must be Be Done By Qualified
Person(s) In Accordance With All
Applicable Codes & Standards,
Including Fire-Rated Construction.
“WARNING” To Reduce The Risk Of
Fire, Use Only Metal Duct Work.
B. Sufficient air is needed for proper
combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue (chimney) of fuel
burning equipment to prevent
backdrafting. Follow the heating
equipment manufactures 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. D. Before Servicing or Cleaning Unit,
Switch Power off At Service Panel And
Lock 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.
CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST AIR, BE SURE TO DUCT
AIR OUTSIDE FOR DUCTED FANS – DO NOT VENT EXHAUST AIR INTO SPACE WITHIN WALLS OR
CEILING OR INTO ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES OR GARAGES.
Read this instruction completely before starting installation. Planning the complete installation before starting any
work is highly recommended. This includes all aspects of the installation including hood location, ducting, electrical
requirements, and adequacy of mounting surfaces.
TABLE - 1
Use model VEN060I or
VEN120I for internal ventilator.
Use VEN100E or VEN150E for
remote ventilator
This hood series has been designed to be used with the ventilators shown in Table – 1
(Exception: The VEN120I cannot be used on 30-inch wide Hoods). Before cutting into
cabinets, it is necessary to confirm that the correct ventilator is being used. Your dealer should
have reviewed your needs prior to your purchase. Be sure you have the correct ventilation
system.
CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire And Electrical Shock, Install This
Rangehood Only With Blowers Manufactured By Wind Crest.
DUCTING: Use a minimum 8" round duct for VEN060I installations. Use a minimum 10" round duct for VEN120I, VEN100E and
VEN150E installations. See Page – 3 for Transition (Purchased Separately) Recommendations.
SAFTY WARNING:
Turn off power circuit at
the service entrance and
lockout panel before
wiring the range hood.
BACKDRAFT DAMPER: It is recommended that a backdraft damper be used in all installations.
In cold weather installations it is necessary to use a backdraft damper to minimize backflow of cold air
into room. A non-metallic thermal break should also be installed to minimize conduction of outside
temperatures through the ductwork. The thermal break should be located as close as possible to where
the ducting enters the heated portion of the house.
NOTE: Unit must be vented
to outside of the building.
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BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION, YOU MUST IDENTIFY THE VENTILATOR MODEL BEING USED.
For knock out removal see Fig- A
Remove
See
Ventilator Model Knock out # Transition # Fig
VEN060I Top Exhaust 1 10100.00 1,3
VEN120I Top Exhaust 1 & 2 11257.00 1,4
VEN100 & VEN150 1 & 2 11257.00 1,2
External, Top Exhaust
Prepare soffit or other surface for mounting the hood by
using a minimum 3/4 inch thick plywood mounting plate
prepare with the FIG-1. NOTE THAT A MINIMUM
2-3/4 inch soffit overhang is required to achieve a
sufficient structural support base. The overhang, of
course, can be greater than 2-3/4. Note the position of
the hood front relative to the opening in the mounting
plate refer to FIG-5.
Provide an adequate support structure for attaching the
prepared mounting plate to ceiling structure. Local
building codes should be adhered to at all times.
Remember that your new hood is of sufficient weight
that an adequate support structure is necessary.
Attach and secure the transition to the hood with #6 x
3/8 inch sheet metal screw after inserting one flange of
the transition under the hood flange (Detail instruction is
included with transition). Tape all joints prior to
installing the hood, being careful not expose tape beyond
outer edge of hood top flange. Attach the hood to the
prepared mounting plate and soffit using # 10 wood
screws. Holes are located in the top panel – HINT:
marking and pilot drilling these holes in the mounting
plate will aid installation. The # 10 wood screws should
be a minimum of 3/4 inches long if no other surface is
located between the mounting base and hood. If drywall
or other surfaces are positioned between the hood and
mounting base the #10 wood screws must be longer to
provide a full 3/4” engagement of the screw into the
mounting plate.
HINT: If you find vibration noise is present because of
cabinet/mounting structure use additional screws, in
holes available to rigidize mounting.
Connect 120 volts – 15 amp, 60 Hz power supply
through the conduit hole in the top of hood, connecting
to pigtail in hood junction box white to white, black to
black and connect green ground wire to power supply
ground wire per local codes. The VEN100E and
VEN150E ventilator will require revision of some
wiring in the hood receptacle box, See VEN100E/150E
instruction. See Fig-2
NOTE: VEN150E requires a 20 AMP Power Supply.
All other ventilators require a dedicated 15
AMP Power Supply
If the remote ventilator is used see related instructions.
A 10” duct is required for remote ventilators. See FIG-4
The recommended height from counter top or cooking
surface to the bottom edge of the hood is 30 to 36
inches.
NOTE: Recommended height over BBQ Grills = 36
inches.
Hood is recommended for use over domestic gas or
electric appliances. Not recommended for use over
solid fuel fire appliances
After installing the hood, install the internal blower (see
FIG-3 VEN060I or FIG-4 VEN012I) unit by positioning
the blower into bracket- A, notched blower bracket will
center blower, rotating into position against hood top,
and securing with #8 sheet metal screws via bracket – B.
To ease assembly you should predrive the #8 sheet metal
screws before installing the blower. If the remote
ventilator is used see related instructions.
CAUTION: The hood is of sufficient weight that two
Installers are recommended to prevent injury or damage
to the hood in handling.
Turn the power on at the service entrance and check the
operation of the controls.
NOTE: Be sure that all dampers (Not Supplied) are
operating properly and are free to open.
Fig - A
1 1
2
Electrical Box
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NOTE: Transitions Are Not Included With VEN060I,
VEN100E and VEN150E - Must Be Purchased
Separately.
Transition dimensions may very. Before assembling transitions to
hood, fit them into the prepared cabinet opening to be sure the
openings are large enough to accommodate the transition. Enlarge
the hole if required
14"
9-1/4"
4-1/4"
9-1/4"
13-1/2"
7-3/8"
Attach the transition (See DUCTING, pg 1), obtained separately
from your local hardware or available through your dealer, and
install the hood as described previously in this instruction.
10100.00 11257.00
Fig - 1
Transition Installation
#10100.00 (8") Or 11257.00 (10")
Models - PSX36, PSX54, PEX42 & PEX54
2"
2"
A
Remove "A" Flange Section
Install Transition To Hood By
Inserting The 2" Tabs On Rear
Of Transition Between Canopy
Flange And The Hood Top Panel
Insert 2" Tabs
Here
Secure Transition To Hood With One
# 6 Sheet Metal Screw And Tape All
Joints, Transition To Hood See Fig - 2
Hood
Apply Screw
From This Side
Transition
Front
A
Model - PEX36
Remove "A" Flange Sections
A
MODEL PSX42
Remove "A" Flange Sections
2"
2"
A
A
Install Transition To Hood By
Inserting The 2" Tabs On Rear
Of Transition Between Canopy
Flange and The Hood Top Panel.
Insert 2" Tabs
Here
Secure Transition To Hood With One
# 6 Sheet Metal Screws and Tape All
Joints, Transition To Hood. See Fig - 2
1 "
3"
3"
1"
A
A
Install Transition To Hood By
Inserting The 1" Tabs On Rear
Of Transition Between Canopy
Flange and The Hood Top Panel.
Insert 1" Tabs
Here
Secure Transition To Hood With One
# 6 Sheet Metal Screws and Tape All
Joints, Transition To Hood. See Fig - 2
Receptacle Box Cover
Cover Packed With Filters
Hood Top
Knock Outs
Hood Wiring
Cover
Access
Mounting
Screw
Fig - 2
Receptacle Box
Located in Top Of Box
Power Source &
Ground To Hood
Remove Appropriate Knock Outs And Connect Wiring
According To Hood And Blower Installation Instructions.
CAUTION: Always Install Receptacle Box Cover.
Pull Wires Through When
Positioning Hood In Place
Remove Bottom Cover
For Wiring Access
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Fig - 3
REMOVE KNOCK OUT #1
AIR FLOW
Use #10100.00
Transition
To 8" Duct
Fig - 4
Remove Knock Out # 1 & 2
Air Flow
Use #11257.00
Transition
To 10" Duct
B
A
B
A
Rotate
into
Position
Secure
With 2 Screws
VEN060I
Rotate
into
Position
Secure
With 2 Screws
VEN120I
Hood Model
PEX36
PEX42
PEX54
Dim "A"
20-1/2"
26-1/2"
38-1/2"
Fig - 5
Layout Opening Based On Center Line Of Hood
3/4" Plywood Mounting Plate
14-1/4"
7-1/8"
Hood Model Dim "A"
PSX36 23-1/2"
PSX42 29-1/2"
PSX54 41-1/2"
PSX66 53-1/2"
5-1/8"
5-1/8"
Wiring Access
Area
17-1/2"
Front Of Hood
10-1/2"
"A"
5-1/4"
Power Supply
N G L1
Left
Light
18 BK #12
18 G #11
18 W #13
18 W # 10
18 BK # 7
18 W # 9
18 W # 27
Hood
Receptacle
Box
18 W #25
18 BK #24
18 BLU #23
18 R #22
18 R # 4
12 BK # 1
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Receptacle
Plug
18 BK # 2
18 BLU # 3
3-SPD
Rotary
Switch
18 W
18 BK
18 BLU
18 R
N
HI
MED
LOW
Blower
Motor
Right
Light
Ligth
Switch
1 2
4 5
3
6
18 BK # 6
18 W # 5
1 6
LO
HI
2
MED
4
Wiring Diagram-Internal, Blower & Lighting
18 BK # 8
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