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RANGE HOOD
Series: EPLEC1 and NPLEC1
INSTALLATION, USE
AND CARE MANUAL
English - See page 2
HOTTE
DE CUISINIÈRE
Séries : EPLEC1 et NPLEC1
MANUEL D'INSTALLATION,
D'UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN
Français - Voir en page 27
CAMPANA
DE COCINA
Series: EPLEC1 y NPLEC1
MANUAL DE INSTALACIÓN,
USO Y CUIDADO
Español - Vease la pagína 52
Serial number:
99045656-003F

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  • Page 1 Series: EPLEC1 and NPLEC1 INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE MANUAL English - See page 2 HOTTE DE CUISINIÈRE Séries : EPLEC1 et NPLEC1 MANUEL D’INSTALLATION, D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN Français - Voir en page 27 CAMPANA DE COCINA Series: EPLEC1 y NPLEC1 MANUAL DE INSTALACIÓN,...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety ....... . . 3-4 Operation ....... 5 Cleaning and Maintenance .
  • Page 3: Safety

    Intended for domestic cooking only INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH HOMEOWNER. For Broan Elite products in U.S.A., register your range hood online at www.broan.com For Broan Elite products in Canada, register your range hood online at www.broan.ca For NuTone products in Canada, register your range hood online at www.nutone.ca...
  • Page 4 WARNING 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.: Crêpes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
  • Page 5: Operation

    Operate the hood as follows: EPLEC1 NPLEC1 SERIES BLOWER BUTTON When blower is OFF, press this button to turn ON the blower at the last saved speed. If there was no speed saved, the blower will be set on LOW speed.
  • Page 6: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Proper maintenance of the Range Hood will assure proper performance of the unit. MOTORS The motors are permanently lubricated and never need oiling. If the motor bearings make excessive or unusual noise, replace the motor with the exact service motor. The fan wheel should also be replaced.
  • Page 7: Installation

    • 7/64” drill bit (to drill holes for EZ1 brackets mounting screws) • 7” round duct plate, not included in NPLEC1 Series (for 7’’ round vertical ducting installation, part no.: SR680508) • Wood shims (2) and wood screws (4) (required for standard installation to framed cabinet) •...
  • Page 8: Contents

    Contents Before proceeding to the installation, check the contents of the box. If items are missing or damaged, contact the manufacturer. Make sure that the following items are included: EPLEC1 Series: NPLEC1 Series: (1) 3¼” 10” (1) 3¼” 14” (1) 7” R (1) 3¼”...
  • Page 9: Prepare The Hood

    Prepare the Hood 1 ] If present, remove all protective polyfilm from the hood and/or parts.  2 ] Using the finger cup, remove the grease filters from the hood by pushing down and tilting  filters out 3 ] Remove both fillers by removing the 3 screws holding each one of them. Slide each one towards the center of the hood and tilt it up to remove it completely.
  • Page 10 4 ] Remove the screw holding the 3¼” x 10” adapter/damper as well as the one for the 3¼” x 14” adapter/damper, remove their tape strips and and put the adapter/dampers aside. Save these screws, they will be used later to hold the blower cover plate. 5 ] EPLEC1 Series only: Remove both tape strips holding the 7”...
  • Page 11 8 ] Remove the EZ1 brackets from inside the hood by cutting off the tie wrap. Discard the tie wrap. BRACKETS 9 ] Remove Electrical Power Cable Knockout from top (vertical exhaust) or back (horizontal exhaust) of hood. For knockout removed from back of hood, install an appropriate strain relief, 1/2”...
  • Page 12 3¼” x 14” DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY 12 ] Remove 3¼” x 14” vertical or 3¼” x 14” horizontal knockout plate as appropriate for your ducting method (see F 1 A and 1 B). IGURES IGURE IGURE 3¼” 14” VERTICAL KNOCKOUT PLATE 3¼”...
  • Page 13 3¼” x 10” OR 7” ROUND DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY 12 ] Remove 3¼” x 10” vertical, 3¼” x 10” horizontal (both are the rectangular central knockout plates, see hatched areas) or 7-inch round knockout plate as appropriate for your ducting method (see F 1 A and 1 B).
  • Page 14: Prepare The Hood Location

    Prepare the Hood Location NOTE: Before starting installation, read all the steps of these instructions. Use the illustration below to identify your kitchen cabinet type. FRAMED CABINET FRAMELESS CABINET This manual covers 2 kinds of installation: the standard (without EZ1 brackets) and the EZ1 one-person installation system (using included template and brackets).
  • Page 15 4 ] Drill a 1/8” dia. pilot hole for house wiring, at B location on template. 5 ] Use a sharp pencil or 1/8” drill bit to mark the locations for the appropriate duct access holes (16 locations for 7” round duct, or 4 corner locations for rectangular duct). Remove the template.
  • Page 16 FRAMELESS CABINET Refer to the marking on brackets to determine the correct installation side and orientation. 7/64”  Align the corresponding bracket to the cabinet side, while placing rear end of bracket against the wall. Draw a line on the outer edge of the bracket (as shown). ...
  • Page 17: Install The Hood (Ez1 Bracket)

    Install the Hood (EZ1 Bracket) OTE: The following procedure applies to both frame or frameless cabinet installations. 1 ] Run house power cable between service panel and hood location. 2 ] There are 2 pairs of recessed holes on each side of the top of the hood (on rear: A and B, on front C and D on illustration below);...
  • Page 18 7 ] For framed cabinet, secure the hood to the EZ1 brackets using a 10” screwdriver bit and 4 no. 8-18 x 1/2” metal screws (included in parts bag). Insert 2 screws per side, in the slots (as shown in inset on illustration below). 8 ] For frameless cabinet, secure the hood to the cabinet using a 10”...
  • Page 19: Standard Installation

    Standard Installation (without EZ1 brackets) 1 ] Use the proper diagram below for placement of ductwork and electrical cutout in cabinet or wall. For a non-ducted installation, DO NOT cut a duct access hole, only cut the hole for electrical wiring. 3¼"...
  • Page 20: Install The Hood (Standard Installation)

    Install the Hood (Standard Installation) OTE: Two installers are recommended because of the weight of this hood. 1 ] Run house power cable between service panel and hood location. For hood with power cable access located on back of hood, run the house power cable into the hood through the strain relief previously installed in step 9 on page 11.
  • Page 21: Connect The Wiring

    Connect the Wiring WARNING Risk of electric shock. Electrical wiring must be done by qualifi ed personnel in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Before connecting wires, switch power off at service panel and lock service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
  • Page 22: Install The Filters

    Install the Filters Ducted Installation Only: Re-install grease filters removed in step 2 , page 9, under “Prepare the Hood” . Non-ducted Installation Only: Purchase two non-ducted filters from your local distributor or retailer (see product specification label for filter type). Attach the non-ducted filters following instructions packed with the non- ducted filters.
  • Page 23: Wiring Diagram

    EPLEC1 AND NPLEC1 SERIES ( SECOND GENERATION...
  • Page 24: Service Parts

    Any third party replacement part used may cause serious damage and drastically reduce the performance level of your unit, which will result in premature failing. Broan-...
  • Page 25 EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone LLC or Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone LLC or Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply with all the applicable certification standards and maintain a high standard of safety.
  • Page 26 NPLEC1 SERIES First Generation: Serial number 121810002693 and previous. UANTITY ART NO ESCRIPTION 30" S97020031 ECIRCULATION COVER PLATE TAINLESS STEEL INCLUDING SCREWS S97020469 3¼” 14” D AMPER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SCREWS S97020534 3¼” 10” D AMPER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SCREWS S97020416 APACITOR...
  • Page 27 NPLEC1 SERIES Second Generation: Serial number 121810002694 and up. UANTITY ART NO ESCRIPTION 30" S97020031 ECIRCULATION COVER PLATE TAINLESS STEEL INCLUDING SCREWS S97020469 3¼” 14” D AMPER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SCREWS S97020534 3¼” 10” D AMPER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SCREWS S97021325 APACITOR...
  • Page 28: Warranty

    Limited Warranty Warranty Period and Exclusions: Broan-NuTone LLC and Venmar Ventilation ULC (either being the “Company”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its product (“you”) that the product (the “Product”) will be free from material defects in the Product or its workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (or such longer period as may be required by applicable law).

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