Frigidaire FHWC3060LS Manual Do Proprietário
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Installing the hood
IMPORTANT
We recommend that two people carry
out the installation. Pay attention to the
procedure described in the assembly
instructions.
out the installation. Pay attention to the
procedure described in the assembly
instructions.
Preparation
• Determine the exact location of the range hood.
• Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors
• Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors
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• Plan the power connection prior to installation so
that electrical wiring will not be visible afterwards.
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House wiring location: The junction box is
located on the top right side of the hood. Wiring
should enter the back wall at least 20” above
the bottom of the installation height, and within
3-3/8” to 4-3/4” of the right side of the centerline
located on the top right side of the hood. Wiring
should enter the back wall at least 20” above
the bottom of the installation height, and within
3-3/8” to 4-3/4” of the right side of the centerline
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• Use the shortest and straightest duct route
possible.
• The wall breakthrough must be carried
out by a professional prior to installing the
range hood. Pay attention to the length of
the exhaust hose when planning the wall
breakthrough. The exhaust hose must reach
range hood. Pay attention to the length of
the exhaust hose when planning the wall
breakthrough. The exhaust hose must reach
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Important! If the exhaust hose leads through an
outer wall, install a wall cap with damper or roof
cap at the exterior opening (not delivered). This
can be installed by the professional that performs
the wall breakthrough.
Important! If the exhaust hose leads through an
outer wall, install a wall cap with damper or roof
cap at the exterior opening (not delivered). This
can be installed by the professional that performs
the wall breakthrough.
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Reinstall
• If open
are operated in the same room,
ask your local chimney sweeper about the local
regulations prior to installation.
regulations prior to installation.
• If you are renting, then approval must be obtained
from the owner of the property.
• Attention! In order for the range hood to reach
optimal performance, install it over the middle of
the cooking area.
the cooking area.
• The following accessories are required to mount
the range hood (not included):
Exhaust duct
Power drill with 3/16” and 1/8” bits
Screwdriver
Level
Cable detector
Measuring tape
Duct tape
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Installation
height
8 to 9
ft
Center line
36”
Ducting installation guidelines
• For safety reasons, ducting should vent directly
outdoors (not into an attic, underneath the house,
into the garage or into any enclosed space).
into the garage or into any enclosed space).
• Keep duct runs as short and straight as possible.
• Duct
• Duct
(elbows and transitions) reduce air
• Back to back elbow and “S” turns give very poor
delivery and are not recommended.
• A short straight length of duct at the inlet of the
remote blower gives the best delivery.
• Transition to duct from the integral blower or
remote duct transition as close to the downdraft
as is possible.
as is possible.
• Use a suitable 6” round duct.
Installing the hood
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