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RANGE HOOD

Series: VBLDF1 and VBLSH1
INSTALLATION, USE
AND CARE MANUAL
Serial number:
99045653-002A

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  • Page 1: Range Hood

    WWW.VENMAR.CA RANGE HOOD Series: VBLDF1 and VBLSH1 INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE MANUAL Serial number: 99045653-002A...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

    READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Intended for domestic cooking only INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH HOMEOWNER. Register your range hood online at www.venmar.ca WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: • Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number listed in the warranty.
  • Page 4: Safety

    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

    Turns light on to LOW intensity. Turns blower on to HIGH speed. Turns light on to HIGH intensity. VBLDF1 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. MOTOR The motor is permanently lubricated and never needs oiling. If the motor bearings make excessive or unusual noise, replace the motor with the exact service motor. The fan blade should also be replaced.
  • Page 7: Installation

    Recommended Tools and Accessories for Installation • Measuring tape • Phillips screwdriver no. 2 • Flat blade screwdriver (to open knockout holes) • Drill, 1/8” drill bit and 1½” hole saw (to mark holes for ducting and cut electrical access hole) •...
  • 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: VBLDF1 Series VBLSH1 Series IND INSIDE OF HOOD (2) S HIELDED...
  • 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 the EZ1 brackets from inside the hood by cutting off the tie wrap. Remove both screws holding damper assembly to hood.
  • Page 10 5 ] Remove 7” Round Duct Plate from top/back of hood (see illustration below). 7” ROUND DUCT PLATE 2 SCREWS 6 ] Remove Electrical Power Cable Knockout from top (vertical exhaust) or back (horizontal exhaust) of hood. Install an appropriate strain relief, 1/2” diameter (not included). ELECTRICAL POWER CABLE KNOCKOUT...
  • Page 11 DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY 8 ] Remove 3¼” x 10” vertical, 3¼” x 10” horizontal, or 7-inch round knockout plate as appropriate for your ducting method (see F 1 A and 1 B). IGURES IGURE IGURE 7” ROUND KNOCKOUT PLATE ( ALSO REMOVE VERTICAL KNOCKOUT PLATE 3¼”...
  • Page 12: Prepare The Hood Location

    Prepare the Hood Location This manual covers 2 kinds of installation: the standard (without EZ1 brackets) and the EZ1 one-person installation system (using included template and brackets). For the standard installation, go to page 17. EZ1 one-person installation system EZ1 installation is designed for use with kitchen cabinets that have the same width designation as the range hood width.
  • Page 13 6 ] Install the proper installation brackets according to the type of cabinet (framed or frameless). See below. FRAMED CABINET Refer to the marking on brackets to determine the correct installation side and orientation. 7/64”  Mate the corresponding bracket to the cabinet side frame, while placing rear end of bracket against the wall.
  • Page 14 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 15: 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 16 7 ] For framed cabinet, secure the hood to the EZ1 brackets using four (4) no. 8-18 x 1/2” metal screws with washers. For frameless cabinet, secure the hood to the cabinet using four (4) no. 8 x 5/8” round head wood screws (screws and washers included in parts bag). Insert two (2) screws and washers per side, in the slots (as shown in insets on illustration below).
  • Page 17: 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 18: Install The Hood (Standard Installation)

    Install the Hood (Standard Installation) 1 ] Run house power cable between service panel and hood location. Run the house power cable into the hood through the strain relief previously installed in step 6 on page 10. 2 ] Hang hood from (4) mounting screws previously installed. Slide hood back towards wall until mounting screw heads are engaged in narrow end of keyhole slots in top of hood.
  • Page 19: 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 20: Light Bulbs (Vblsh1 Series Only)

    Light Bulbs (VBLSH1 Series only) The VBLSH1 Series range hoods require two shielded Halogen Bulbs (120 V, 50 W max., MR16 or PAR16 with GU10 base), included. NOTE: Before using lamps, remove shipping tape on them (if present). WARNING Do not touch lamps during or soon after operation. Burns may occur. In order to prevent the risk of personal injury, only install shielded halogen lamps.
  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    VBLDF1 SERIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 COLOR CODE BLACK BN/W BROWN/WHITE BLUE GREEN/YELLOW WHITE Override BROWN ORANGE User interface mounted to J10 on back of control board. FAN MOTOR Control Board R (Low) O (Medium) BK (High) Line...
  • Page 22: Service Parts

    EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts only. The 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 23 EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts only. The 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 24: Warranty

    Limited Warranty Warranty Period and Exclusions: Venmar Ventilation ULC (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). For Range Hood Product that includes built-in LED modules, the Company warrants the LED modules and driver to be free from material defects for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase.

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