THOR KITCHEN TRH4806 48-Inch Wall Mounted Range Hood User Manual

THOR KITCHEN TRH4806 48-Inch Wall Mounted Range Hood

Dear Customer,
If you follow the recommendations contained in this Instruction Manual, our appliance will give you constant high performance and will remain efficient for many years to come.
ATTENTION

• The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages resulting from incorrect or improper installation.
• Please read this instruction manual before installing and using this range hood. Properly keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.
• This range hood can be used either in the Ducted Mode (ducting fumes to the outside) or in the Recirculation Mode (internal recycling). Accessories are sold separately.
• Only a qualified and trained service technician can do the installation and service.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING :
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS:

• Use this unit only in the manner intended by manufacturer. If you have questions, please contact the manufacturer.
• Before servicing or cleaning the unit, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
• Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified technician(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including fire-rated construction.
•  Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug.
•  Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gas through the flue(chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by National Fire Protection Association(NFPA), the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers(ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
•  When cutting and drilling into wall or ceiling; do not damage electrical wiring and other utilities.
•  Ducted fans must always be vented outdoors.

CAUTION:
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

• To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside-do not vent exhaust air into space within walls or ceilings, attics or into crawl spaces, or garages.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.

•  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
 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 off 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.

Base on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.

•  Check that the mains voltage corresponds to the one indicated on the rating plate fixed inside the hood.
•  Check that the domestic power supply guarantees adequate earthing.
•  Do not connect the hood to exhaust ducts carrying combustion fumes (boilers, fireplaces, etc.)
•  If the hood is used in conjunction with non-electrical appliances (e. g. gas burning appliances), a sufficient degree of aeration must be guaranteed in the room in order to prevent the backflow of exhaust gas. The kitchen must have an opening directly with the open air in order to guarantee the entry of clean air.
•  The minimum distance is 30 inches from the range hood to a gas hob, and is 25 inches to an electric hob. If the installation instructions for gas hobs specify a greater distance, this must be taken into account.

NOTICE:
Considering excessive weight, two or more people are required to install or move this appliance. Failure to do so can cause physical injuries.

•  The range hood has been designed only for domestic use to eliminate kitchen fumes .
• Never use the hood for purposes other than what it has been designed for.
• Never leave high naked flames under the hood when it is in operation.
• Adjust the flame intensity to direct it onto the bottom of the pan only; making sure that it does not engulf the pan sides.
•  Deep fat fryer must be continuously monitored during use: overheated oil can burst into flame .
• The hood should not be used by children or person not instructed in its correct use.

MAINTENANCE

•  Proper maintenance of the Range Hood will assure proper performance of the unit.
•  Disconnect the hood from the main supply before carrying out any maintenance work.
• Check and/or replace stainless steel filter every 2 months if you are using it at daily basis. You can purchase the filters at www.thorkitchen.com
• Clean the hood using a damp cloth and a neutral liquid detergent.

DISPOSAL:
Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.

WARNING!!

In certain circumstances electrical appliances may be a danger hazard.

• Do not check the status of the filters while the range hood is operating.• Do not touch the light bulbs after appliance use.

•  Do not disconnect the appliance with wet hands.

•  Avoid free flame, as it is damaging for the filters and a fire hazard.

• Constantly check food frying to avoid that the overheated oil may become a fire hazard.

•  Disconnect the electrical plug prior to any maintenance.

• Children don’t recognize the risks of electrical appliances. Therefore use or keep the appliance only under supervision of adults and out of the reach from children .

• Don’t use this product outdoor.

• There shall be adequate ventilation of the room when the range hood is used at the same time as appliances burning gas or other fuels.

• There is a fire risk if cleaning is not carried out in accordance with instructions.

•  Do not ftambe under the range hood.

• The discharge air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.

WARNING
 TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK, CONNECT TO PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLETS ONLY.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING
Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance.
NEVER CUT THE PLUG FROM THE ELECTRIC CORD ANO ENSURE THE OUTLET IS GROUNDED , CUTTING THE CORD WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

•  All measurements in parenthesis are in millimeter.
• All inch measurements are converted form millimeters ,thus inch measurements are estimated.

INSTALLATION & USE

USE ONLY WITH RANGE HOOD CORD CONNECTION KITS THAT HAVE BEEN
INVESTIGATED AND FOUND ACCEPTABLE FOR USE WITH THIS MODEL
RANGE HOOD.
Note On stainless steel hoods, carefully remove the plastic protective film from all exterior surfaces of the hood and chimney prior to final installation.

•  At least two people will be required to mount the hood.

INSTALLTION DRILLING AND LINING

1. Draw a vertical line on the supporting wall up to the ceiling, or as high as practical, at the centre of the area in which the hood will be installed.
2. Draw a horizontal line 28-30 inches above an electric hob or 30-32 inches above a gas hob.
3. Place chimney mounting brackets on the wall as shown about 1″ (27mm) from the ceiling or upper limit aligning the centre (notch) with the vertical reference line.

MOUNTING THE HOOD

1. Mount two main mounting screws into the wall along the line that is 10 above the horizontal line. To ensure that two screws are paralleling with horizontal line.
   Auxiliary mounting holes
   

2. Hook the hood body on the wall by mounted screws and screw up the screws.

3. Mounting the auxiliary two screws to fix the hood body.

Fix the air outlet

1. Use the sponge strip in the accessories bag and stick it around the air outlet by one circle and make sure there is no air leakage.
2. Fix the air outlet with sponge strip onto the range hood body by 4 screws.
   
   

DUCT FIXING

Caution:
To reduce the risk of fire, use metal ductwork only. (Metal duct should be sourced by locally.)

1. Attach an adequate length of ” round duct on the top the outlet adapter.
2. Secure the duct using fastener. Make sure the duct is fixed well on.