Signature SKSHI3601S Stainless Steel Insert Range Hood Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: Signature

Table of Contents

Signature SKSHI3601S Stainless Steel Insert Range Hood
Product Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
Wiring Diagram
References
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Signature SKSHI3601S Stainless Steel Insert Range Hood

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PRODUCT

Product Information

Specifications

Model: SKSHI3601S, SKSHI4801S
Width: 34 3/8″ (87 cm), 46 3/8″ (118 cm)
Weight: 41.8 lb. (19 kg), 59.5 lb. (27 kg)
Fan Speed: 5
Filter: 2 ea, 3 ea
Total Connect Load: 4 Amp., 7 Amp.
Light: 120 VAC, 12 W LED light strip

Installation Instructions

Before Installing
Make sure to read all safety instructions provided in the manual before starting the installation process.

Planning the Installation
Ensure to plan the installation carefully, considering the dimensions and clearances required for the hood. Contact your local building department for guidance and use only approved ductwork.

Installing the Hood

Begin by assembling all the necessary parts and accessories as per the provided instructions.
Mount the hood at the desired location, ensuring proper support and alignment.
Connect the electrical wiring either from the top or back of the hood according to your setup.
Securely attach the hood using the supplied screws and wire caps to prevent any hazards.
Test the functionality of the hood to ensure proper installation.

FAQ

Q: Can I substitute the included accessories with other ones?
A: To prevent damage and ensure safety, it is crucial to install the hood with the supplied accessories marked in the instruction manual. Substituting with other accessories is not recommended.

Q: What should I do if I encounter difficulties during installation?
A: If you face any challenges or have questions during the installation process, refer to the manual for troubleshooting steps or seek assistance from a qualified professional to avoid any risks.

INSTALLATION MANUAL
HOOD
Read this installation manual thoroughly before installing the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times.
SKSHI3601S SKSHI4801S

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

Safety Messages
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION.

These words mean:

WARNING
You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

CAUTION
You may be injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what may happen if the instructions are not followed.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING STATEMENTS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, scalding or injury to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Installation

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Do not use an additional speed control device with this unit.
To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off the power unit.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
- Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
- 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 guidelines 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.
- When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
- Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
Do not install or operate this hood if it has been damaged, dropped, has damaged electrical wires or is not working properly. If the product is damaged when received, immediately contact the dealer or builder.
This range hood must be installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to these installation instructions.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with these installation instructions and the requirements specified by the manufacturer of the cooktop or range. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause serious personal injury or property damage.
The customer should not install, repair or replace any part of the range hood unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it. A qualified service technician should perform all other service.
Keep all packaging materials away from children. Plastic bags can cause suffocation.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
The installer must show the customer the location of the fuse box or circuit breaker panel box so that the customer knows where and how to turn the power off.
Before installing or servicing the range hood, switch power off at the fuse box circuit breaker and lock the electrical panel door to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the electrical panel cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the electrical panel.
Read the owner’s manual completely before using the appliance. Clean the appliance only as instructed in the owner’s manual. Use only the cleaners specified.
Do not tamper with the controls.
If the cooktop and range hood are near a window, use an appropriate window treatment. Avoid long drapes or other window coverings that could blow over the cooktop and hood, resulting in a fire hazard.
The minimum vertical distance between the cooktop surface and the exterior part of the hood must be no less than 26″ (66 cm). The required vertical distance may be longer for the range or cooktop being used. Consult the range or cooktop installation instructions for the minimum vertical distance from the appliance being used.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.

INSTALLATION

Before Installing
Before You Begin

IMPORTANT:

Installer: In the interest of safety and to minimize problems, read these installation instructions completely and carefully before you begin the installation process. Leave these installation instructions with the customer.
Customer: Keep these installation instructions for future reference and the local electrical inspector’s use.

APPLIANCE DATA PLATE

The appliance data plate contains the model and serial number information and the electrical requirements.
It is located inside the hood behind the filters on the back side of the chassis. Remove the filters to view it.

All specifications subject to change without notice. SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE assumes no liability for changes to specifications.

Product Specifications

General Specifications

Model	SKSHI3601S	SKSHI4801S
Width	34 3/8″

(87 cm)

| 46 3/8″

(118 cm)

4 Amp.

| 120 VAC, 60 Hz

7 Amp.

Light| 120 VAC, 12 W

LED light strip

| 120 VAC, 12 W

LED light strip

Dimensions and Clearances

Tolerances: +1/16″, -0 (1.6 mm, -0), unless otherwise stated.

NOTE

The exhaust duct only can be connected from the top of the hood. The electrical wiring can be connected from either the top or the back of the hood.

Overall Dimensions

–	SKSHI3601S	SKSHI4801S
a	34 3/8″	46 3/8″
b	19 1/4″	19 1/4″
c	12″	12″
d	28 3/8″	40 3/8″
e	3″	3″

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Parts

Hood
Control Panel
LED Strip Light

Accessories

Included Accessories

Screw (12 ea, #8 x 1/2″)
Screw (4 ea, M4 x 1/4″)
Wire Cap (3 ea)

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND INJURY TO PERSONS, HOOD MUST BE INSTALLED WITH SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES THAT ARE MARKED IN THIS INSTRUCTION TO INDICATE THE SUITABILITY WITH THIS MODEL. OTHER ACCESSORIES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED.

Planning the Installation

WARNING

Observe all governing codes and ordinances during planning and installation. Contact your local building department for further information. Use only duct work deemed acceptable by state, municipal and local codes.

Cabinet Layout

WARNING

To reduce the risk of personal injury caused by reaching over a hot appliance, cabinet storage space located directly above the range should be avoided.

Standard Duct Cover

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Ducting
A minimum of 8″ (20 cm) round duct SKSHI3601S must be used to maintain maximum air flow efficiency.
A minimum of 10″ (25 cm) round duct for SKSHI4801S must be used to maintain maximum air flow efficiency.
Always use rigid metal ducts only. Flexible ducts could restrict air flow by up to 50%.

Use the Ducting Calculation Sheet to compute the total available duct run when using elbows, transitions and caps.
ALWAYS, when possible, reduce the number of transitions and turns. If a long duct run is required, increase the duct size.
If turns or transitions are required, install as far away from the hood duct output and as far apart as possible.
Minimum mount height between range top and hood bottom should be no less than 26″ (66 cm).
Maximum mount height should be no higher than 36″ (91 cm) above the range top.
It is important to install the hood at the proper mounting height. Mounting the hood too low could result in heat damage and fire hazard. Mounting the hood too high will make it hard to reach and reduce its performance and efficiency.

If available, also refer to the range manufacturer’s height clearance requirements and recommended hood mounting height above range.

CAUTION

DAMAGE DURING SHIPPING / INSTALLATION:
- Please fully inspect the unit for damage before installation.
- If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or replacement.
- If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer.
- If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than the customer), repair or replacement must be made by arrangement between customer and installer.

Ducting Options

WARNING

Fire Hazard:
- NEVER exhaust air or terminate duct work into spaces between walls, crawl spaces, ceilings, attics or garages.
- All exhaust must be ducted to the outside.
- Use metal ductwork only.
- Fasten all connections with sheet metal screws and tape all joints with certified silver tape or duct tape.

Sample Ducting Options

Roof Pitch w/Flashing & Cap
Soffit or crawl space
Side wall cap w/ gravity damper

Ducting Calculation Sheet
Maximum duct length: For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length should not exceed 150 equivalent feet.

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Ductwork Design Tips
Wherever possible, reduce the number of transitions and turns to as few sharp angles as possible. Two staggered 45° angles are better than one 90°.
Keep turns as far away from the hood exhaust as possible, and allow as much space between bends as possible.
For best performance, use round ducts instead of rectangular, especially when elbows are required.
If multiple elbows are used, try to keep a minimum of 24″ of straight duct between them.
Avoid “S” or “back to back” use of adjacent elbows.
In regions where the weather gets extremely cold, use thermal breaks, such as a short section of nonmetallic duct, to avoid indoor heat loss. Locate the break as close as possible to the outside pass-through point.
Do not use flexible metal ductwork.
Do not use ductwork that is smaller in cross-sectional area than the recommended types above.

Power Supply

WARNING

The information in this manual should be followed exactly. Failure to do so could result in fire or electrical shock, causing property damage, personal injury or death.
All electrical work must by performed by a qualified electrician or person with similar technical knowledge and background.
For personal safety, remove the house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
Follow national electrical codes or prevailing local codes and ordinances.

Electrical Supply
This appliance requires a 120 V 60 Hz electrical supply, and must be connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Wiring must be 2 wire with ground. Please also refer to the electrical diagram label on the product.

3-Wire Connection to Junction Box

To House Circuit Breaker Panel or Fuse Box
Junction Box
UL/CSA approved NEMA strain relief
To range hood
Wire Cap
Green
White
Black

Cable Lock
A cable locking connector 1 (not supplied) might also be required by local codes. Check the local requirements and codes, and purchase and install the appropriate connector if necessary.

Verify the Package Contents
Unpack the parts box and verify that all parts and accessories have been included. If any item is missing or damaged, contact the dealer immediately. Do not install a damaged or incomplete appliance.
Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation before proceeding.

Installing the Hood

Mounting the Range Hood

WARNING

Do not install the range hood unless the electrical service provided meets the range hood specifications.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances during installation. Contact your local building department for further information.
A qualified technician must complete the installation of this built-in appliance. More than one person is required to raise the hood into place. The owner is responsible to make sure the hood is properly installed.

Preparation & Installation

CAUTION

At least two installers are required because of the weight and size of the hood.
1. Remove all packing materials and protective film prior to installation. Use caution during installation to prevent scratches or damage to the stainless steel.
2. Cut out an opening in the bottom of the cabinet by following the dimensions in FIG. A.
3. Prepare liner for installation into cabinet by following the steps for vertical ducting. Continue to Step 4 after preparation is completed.
  WARNING
- Make sure the surface you are securing the liner to is capable of holding the weight of hood. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to cooking surface or counter.
1. Lift liner into bottom opening of cabinet and secure to interior of cabinet using (8) #8 x 1/2” stainless steel screws; (4) screws in the front and (4) screws in the sides. FIG. B.
2. Finalize installation of electrical and duct work. Seal duct work with certified aluminum duct tape. Power on liner, check for leaks around duct tape and verify proper operation.
  NOTE
- If access to top of liner is not available after installation, electrical and duct work connection may need to be made prior to installing the liner.
1. Re-install the previously removed bottom panel, side spacer panels (if applicable), grease tray, and baffle filters.

Vertical Ducting Preparation

Remove baffle filters by: 1 Pulling filter toward front of liner. 2 Pivoting rear of filter down.
Remove grease tray by: 1 Pulling up on tray to release from bottom panel. 2 Lifting tray out of liner body.
(If applicable) Remove left and right side- spacer panels by removing (2) screws from behind each panel.
Remove bottom panel by: A Removing (2) screws from left and right sides of bottom panel. 2 Pulling bottom panel toward front of liner to release from locking tabs.
Bottom Panel Screws
Locking Tabs
Secure 8″ round adapter or 10″ round adapter to top of liner by (4) M4 x 6 mm screws.
Vertical ducting preparation is complete.
Refer to Mounting the Range Hood, step 4 to complete installation.

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