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Whirlpool RH2300XL-2 SERIES Installation Instructions
Whirlpool RH2300XL-2 SERIES Installation Instructions

Whirlpool RH2300XL-2 SERIES Installation Instructions

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MI
1
VENTED
KITCHEN
RANGE HOOD
FOR 120 V. OPERATION
KITCHEN
RANGE HOOD
MODEL
RH2300XL-2
SERIES
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Before
you
begin,
read
the
following
instructions
completely
and carefully.
If followed,
they will simplify
the installation
job.
IMPORTANT:
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING
CODES
AND ORDINANCES
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE LOCAL
ELECTRICAL
INSPECTOR'S
USE
For most efficient
operation,
the top of the hood should be
approximately
66 inches (167.6 cm) from the floor. See Figure
5 for examples
of two typical ductwork
installations.
Choose
the best method for your installation.
1.
Mark locations
for ventilating
duct and electrical
wiring
from dimensions
given in Figure 1.
2.
Cut holes at marked locations
to accomodate
ventilating
duct and electrical
wiring.
Alldw
%" (1.91 cm) extra on
ventilating
opening toward the front of the cabinet directly
above
the hood
(See Figure 2).
Be sure to minimize
openings
through
the outside walls or ceiling. These will
have to be sealed later.
3.
Run the wire through the wall or cabinets according
tothe
National
Electrical
Code and applicable
local codes. DO
NOT turn Power on until installation
is complete.
4.
Remove the screws holding
the junction
box cover (See
Figure 7).
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
REQUIRED
l
Drill,
electric
or ratchet
drive,
with
1-X"
wood
bit (to
drill an access
hole in the cabinet
or kitchen
wall for the
electric
power
line.)
l
One
common
head
screwdriver
(to
secure
hood
mounting
screws
to the cabinet
and hood
sheet
metal
parts).
l
Pliers
(for opening
knockouts).
l
Pencil,
ruler
and level for marking
cabinet
locations.
l
Saber saw or keyhole
saw for cutting
the wall or cabinet
openings.
l
Caulking,
metal snips, duct tape, ducts
(with elbow
and
transition,
if necessary)
and wall
cap or roof cap, as
required.
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