Empava EPV-30RH11 30 Inch 500 CFM Ducted Under the Cabinet Range Hood Instruction Manual

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Empava EPV-30RH11 30 Inch 500 CFM Ducted Under the Cabinet Range Hood
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Have theventingsystem go vertically fromthe range hood to the roof if possible.
Have24″-30″distancebetweenthecooktopand the range hood. 27″ is recommended.
Use uniformed duct of 6″ round duct or 3-1/4 x 10” rectangular duct or larger.
Use metal duct only. Rigid metal duct is recommended. Semi-rigid aluminum duct is also acceptable for easy connection. Please refer to your city building code for vent requirement.
Make sure there is a minimum of 24″ of straight vent between the elbows if more than 1 elbow is used.
Use minimal numbers of elbows and the shortest route for the venting system for a better performance.
Use aluminum foil tape or duct tape to seal all joints in the venting duct system.
Usecaulkingsiliconetosealexteriorwallorroof opening around the cap.
Alwayskeeptheductcleantoensureproperairflow.

DO NOT

Venting System Setup

This range hood can be:
- 6” top venting through the roof or wall.
  or
- 3-1/4 x 10” top or rear venting through the roof or wall.

IMPORTANT!

If a long duct run is needed, increase duct size from 6″ to 7″ or 8″ to 9″.
Ifareduceris needed, use a long reducer instead of a pancake reducer and install it as far away from the range hood as possible. Reducing the duct size will restrict and decrease the speed of the airflow and hense lower the range hood’s performance.
If transitions or turns are needed, install them as far away from the range hood as possible and keep the distance between the 2 as far apart as possible.
The minimum mounting height should be no less than 24″ and the maximum mounting height should be no more than 30″.
Also, refer to the owner’s manual of the stovetop for the height clearance requirement and the recommended mounting height above the range.

Note

It is important to install the range 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 out of reach and hence reduce its performance and efficiency.

Minimum Duct Size:

Empava EPV-30RH11 30 Inch 500 CFM Ducted Under the
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IMPORTANT!
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. It is the customer’s responsibility:

To contact a qualified electrical installer;
To ensure that the electrical installation is in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Electrical Requirements:

A 120V, 60Hz., AC only, 15A fused electrical circuit is required.
Wiresizesandconnectionsmustconformwiththe power rating of the range hood and all applicable codes and standards.
DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
The 3-prong outlet should be grounded. If the power cord plug is not used, the power cord’s green wire should be connected to ground. Check with aqualified electrician if you are not sure that the range hood is properly grounded.
DO NOT ground to a gas pipe.
The range hood must be connected with copper wire/plug only.
The range hood should be connected directly to the fused disconnect box(or circuit breaker)through flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable. ETL listed strain relief must be provided at each end of the power supply cable.

This range hood series can be:

1a. Installing the Range Hood Under the Cabinet

For installation under the cabinet with recessed bottom, attach a 4″ wide wood filler strip (not provided) on each side.
Use a stud finder to locate and mark2 studs inside the wall.
Make 2 cutouts on the top and bottom of the cabinet that aligns with the outlet of the top vent on the Hood. The diameter of the cutout should be slightly larger than the diameter of the duct.

The following steps require 2 or more people:

Draw the power cord through the bottom cut-out and align the range hood beneath the cabinet so that the exhaustion the hood and the cutout are in line.
Raise and screw the top of the Hood to the bottom of the cabinet through the knockout holes shown below:
Tighten all screws until the range hood is securely mounted to the bottom of the cabinet.
Make sure the range hood is securely mounted before releasing.
For a more secure installation, install additional screws into the pre-drilled holes on the backplate of the range hood to secure it to the studs or lumbers. If the pre-drilled holes don’t align with the studs or lumbers, drill new holes on the back plateinstead.

1b. Installing the Range Hood on the Wall without cabinet

Remove the Baffle Filters from the Hood.
TemporarilyinstalltheMountingBrackettothe Hood Body on both sides.
Take measurements of “A”and “B” as shown below.
Determined the location to install the Hood.
Use a stud finder to locate and mark 2 studs within the installation area.
AlignandsecurelyinstalltheBracketstothestuds. Use an extender for the Bracket if the Bracket couldn’t align with the stud.

The following steps require 2 or more people:

Raise the Hood between the Brackets and alignthe side holes with the ones on the Brackets. Use the included screws to securely mount the hood to the Brackets.IftheBracketsareinstalledhorizontally, drill new holes on the Hood Body instead.
Install additional screws into the pre-drilled holes on the backplate of the range hood to secure it to the studs or lumbers. If the pre-drilled holes don’t align with the studs or lumbers, drill new holes on the backplate instead.

Connecting the Vent System

Use 6” round or 3-1/4 x 10” rectangular metal duct(or semi-rigid aluminum duct, follow the local building codes)toconnecttheexhaustontheHood to the duct-work above.
Use aluminum foil tape or duct tape to seal all connections.

Electrical Connection
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before servicing.

Incaseofa direct connection to the house wiring is preferred, do the following:
Disconnect the power.
Cut off the plug from the power cord.
Connect the wires from the power cord to the wires from the house wiring using UL-listed wire connectors.
Store the excess wires in the wiring box.
Reconnect the power.

Installing the Baffle Filters

Peel off the protective film from the baffle filters if there’s any.
Align the baffle filter’s bottom pins to the holes on the hood. (Step1)
Pull and hold the latch. The top pins of the baffle filter will retrack into the filter while the latch is pulled. (Step 2)
Keep pulling and holding the latch and push the top end of the baffle filter upwards till it reaches the hood.
Release the latch to lock the baffle filter in place.
Repeat these steps to install the rest of the baffle filters.
Note
Make sure all baffle filters are securely locked and won’t come off.
These Baffle Filters collect the oil/grease while you cook. There’s no need to install other types of filters.
Clean the Baffle Filters every 2 to 3 months regularly. Follow the cleaning guide in Page 10.