Zephyr TYPHOON AK2100 Use, Care And Installation Manual

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USE, CARE AND INSTALLATION GUIDE
Read all instructions before installing and operating this appliance
MODEL: TYPHOON AK2100, AK2136
IMPORTANT SAFETY NO
TICE
WARNING
Installation
The installation instruction in this manual is intended for qualified installers, service
technicians or persons with similar qualified background. DO NOT attempt to install this
appliance yourself. Injury could result from installing the unit due to lack of appropriate
electrical and technical background.
All electrical wiring should be properly installed, insulated, and grounded. Overly
accumulated grease on old duct work should be cleaned out or duct work should be
replaced if necessary to avoid the possibility of grease fire. Check all sections and joints
on duct work to insure proper connection and all joints should be properly taped.
Operations
Read all instructions in this manual before operating the appliance. Save these
instructions for future reference.
ALWAYS leave safety grills attached in place at all times. Operating blowers could catch
on to hair, fingers, and loose clothing.
Keep unit and residue containers clean from grease accumulation from time to time.
NEVER dispose foreign substances into the blowers. Do not dispose cigarette ashes or
ignitable substances into the blowers.
Cleaning
Use with extreme caution while performing the Self Cleaning Function and safety grills
are removed. Beware of fingers, hair, loose clothing from getting in the blowers and
NEVER leave children unattended.
NEVER disassemble parts to clean without proper instructions. Disassembly are
recommended to be performed by qualified personnel only. We are not responsible for
injury due to negligence and the warranty of the unit automatically expires due to
improper maintenance. Call our Service Center for removal instructions.

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  • Page 1 USE, CARE AND INSTALLATION GUIDE Read all instructions before installing and operating this appliance MODEL: TYPHOON AK2100, AK2136 IMPORTANT SAFETY NO TICE WARNING Installation The installation instruction in this manual is intended for qualified installers, service technicians or persons with similar qualified background. DO NOT attempt to install this appliance yourself.
  • Page 2: Controls Overview

    CONTROLS Controls Overview Zephyr Model AK2100 & AK2136 Touch Control Module (A) turns blowers on/ off (B) adjust to higher speed level (1 to 6) (C) adjust to lower speed level (6 to 1) (D) turns lights on/off and dim (night light)
  • Page 3: Blower Controls

    CONTROLS Blower Controls press: turns blowers on Turn on the blowers by pressing “on/off” once. on/ off Adjust level of speed (1 to 6) by pressing “high” or “low”. press: Speed Indicator adjust speed from low to The speed indicator will show the speed the high (1 to 6) blowers are operating at as follow: high...
  • Page 4 CONTROLS Timed Delay Off press once: turns off in 5 minutes Press “delay off” once to turn all range hood operation off in 5 minutes. delay off Indicator “5” will be lit Indicator indicator “5” will be lit delay off press twice: turns off in 10 minutes Press “delay off”...
  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Minimum clearance above range should be no less than 18“ from the range surface to the range hood’s base. Maximum height are recommended not to exceed 30” for maximum efficiency. Net width on all models are call out width less 1/4”.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION DUCT OPENING Front Wall 8” Rear (min. cutout) Rear 9” 9-1/2” 7” Wall Front 30” & 36” models (AK2100, AK2136) ELECTRICAL & DRILL LOCATIONS Electrical K/O (3/4”) 30” models (AK2100) Wall Rear 3-3/4” 7” 13-7/8” Front 30” Electrical K/O (3/4”) 36”...
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION Preparing with Template CABINET FRONT CABINET REAR Fold and align this edge to cabinet base and wall corner WALL Use template provided, fold/ or cut along inside edges. CABINET FRONT hanging bolt drill location CABINET REAR Fold and align this edge to cabinet base and wal lcorner wall bracket drill location WALL...
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION 1. Align folded edge to cabinet base and 4. Remove template and drill location (A) wall corner with 1/4” or 3/8” drill bit. 2. Mark 2 hanging bolt drill locations (A) on 5. Install EZ anchors to (B) as marked. cabinet (see template on page 7).
  • Page 9: Electrical Connection

    INSTALLATION EZ Anchors Electrical Connection 6. Tap EZ anchor tip into marked drywall 8. Pry open 3/4” electrical knock out locations, turn with screwdriver until seated flush. Note: use EZ anchors provided only on hollow drywall applications (minimum drywall thickness 1/2”). If a stud or wood surface is present, fasten anchors with screws directly into stud or plywood.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Electrical Connection Wall Rear Cable lock Front A cable locking connector (not supplied) is also required by local codes. Check with local requirements and codes, purchase and install the appropriate connector in order to meet all mandatory codes. 10. Insert bolts w/ washers provided 12.
  • Page 14: Cleaning Frequency

    CLEANING & MAINTAINANCE Self Clean Feature All Zephyr model AK2100 & 2136 hoods are filter-less and are designed with a self clean feature. The centrifugal blower system automatically liquefies cooking residue accumulated in its internal housing. All systems are equipped with dishwasher safe clean cups for its self clean function.
  • Page 15: Replacing Light Bulbs

    CLEANING & MAINTAINANCE With nozzle on ‘spray’, squirt ‘409’ detergent directly onto blower blades 30-35 times. Repeat with second blower. Allow self cleaning to complete in 5 minutes. (If desired, spray water to rinse off detergent after completion of the cleaning cycle and run for another few minutes) Remove clean cups.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Upon completion of installation, Check if unit has been plugged in, make sure that all power nothing works. has been turned back on and all electrical wiring are properly connected. Light is on but blowers are not Blower blade unit might have been mounted too low and turning at all or seems to be scraping on scraping the bottom or jammed.
  • Page 17 TROUBLE SHOOTING Use a damper type sidewall cap. Reduce the number of elbows and length of duct work or increase duct size (see page 5). Check if all joints are properly connected, sealed and taped. Cooking fumes and smoke dissipates Check if unit is installed at the recommended height before it reaches the blower.
  • Page 18 NOTES...
  • Page 19 For other questions and further assistance please call our service department with the product’s registered serial number or write to: ZEPHYR CORPORATION Service Department 1.888.880.VENT (8368) 415.282.1211 1551 Minnesota Street. San Francisco, CA 94107...

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