KitchenAid 30" Wall-Mount Canopy Hood Installation Guide

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Calculating Vent System Length
To calculate the length of the system you need, add the 
equivalent feet (meters) for each vent piece used in the system.  
Maximum equivalent vent length is 35 ft (10.7 m).
Example vent system
The following example falls within the maximum recommended 
vent length of 35 ft (10.7 m).
Electrical Requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. 
Ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and in 
conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest 
edition), or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, 
Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes 
and ordinances.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is 
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the 
ground path is adequate.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp, fused electrical circuit is 
required.
If the house has aluminum wiring follow the procedure below:
1. Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail 
leads.
2. Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of 
copper wire using special connectors and/or tools 
designed and UL listed for joining copper to aluminum.
Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended 
procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with 
local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.
Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of 
the appliance as specified on the model/serial rating plate. 
The model/serial plate is located behind the filter on the rear 
wall of the range hood.
Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National 
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition), or CSA 
Standards C22. 1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and 
C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes and 
ordinances.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare Location
It is recommended that the vent system be installed before 
hood is installed.
Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance 
within the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent.
Check your ceiling height and the hood height maximum 
before you select your hood.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Determine which venting method to use: roof, wall, or non-
vented.
3. Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood. Place 
covering over that surface.
4. Using 2 or more people, lift range hood onto covered surface. 
Tip the hood on its back and remove filters and set aside. See 
the “Range Hood Care” section.
Vent Piece
6" (15.2 cm) Round
45° elbow
2.5 ft
(0.8 m) 
90° elbow
5.0 ft
(1.5 m)
1 - 90° elbow
= 5.0 ft (1.5 m)
1 - wall cap
= 0.0 ft (0.0 m)
8 ft (2.4 m) straight
= 8.0 ft (2.4 m)
Length of system
= 13.0 ft (3.9 m)
90  elbow
6 ft (1.8 m)
2 ft
(0.6 m)
Wall cap
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install 
range hood.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.