READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Intended for domestic cooking only INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH HOMEOWNER. For Broan range hoods, register your range hood online at www.broan.ca For NuTone range hoods, register your range hood online at www.nutone.ca WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: •...
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).
Operation Always turn your hood on before you begin cooking to establish an air flow in the kitchen. Let the blower run for a few minutes to clear the air after you turn off the range. This will help keep the whole kitchen cleaner and fresher. Operate the hood as follows: BCS3 NCS3 SERIES...
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BCDA NCDA 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. NOTE: When LOW speed is activated from OFF, the blower starts on MEDIUM speed for a very short lapse of time, and then resume to LOW speed.
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.
For ADA compliance installation guidelines, please visit www.broan-nutone.com 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) •...
Maximum Duct Lengths Recommended to Achieve 80% Exhaust Efficiency 7” R OUND OOF OR 3¼” 10” H 3¼” 10” V ORIZONTAL ERTICAL LBOW AXIMUM ALL CAP (90° 45°) AXIMUM UCT LENGTH AXIMUM UCT LENGTH UCT LENGTH WITH AMPER 91 ft. 79 ft.
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BCS3 and NCS3 Series BCSM Series (2) S HIELDED ALOGEN ULBS (50W, GU10) (2) G (2) G REASE ILTERS INSTALLED ON HOOD REASE ILTERS IND INSIDE OF HOOD IND INSIDE OF HOOD (1) 7” R OUND (1) 3¼” 10” ONNECTOR (1) 3¼”...
Prepare the Hood NOTE: Since this manual covers many range hood models, some details in the following illustrations may sligthly differ from your unit. 1 ] If present, remove all protective polyfilm from the hood and/or parts. 2 ] Using the finger cup or tab, remove the grease filters from the hood by pushing down ...
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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...
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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”...
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). Please note that the EZ1 one-person installation system is not available for the BCS3 and NCS3 Series. However, all Series range hoods can be installed in the standard way.
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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.
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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). ...
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);...
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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).
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"...
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 13. 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.
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.
Light Bulbs (BCS3, BCSM and NCS3 Series only) The BCS3, BCSM and NCS3 Series range hoods require two shielded Halogen Bulbs (120 V, 50 W max., MR16 or PAR16 with GU10 base) (included only with BCSM Series range hoods). NOTE: Before using lamps, remove shipping tape on them (if present). WARNING Do not touch lamps during or soon after operation.
EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone Canada ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone Canada 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.
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EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone Canada ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone Canada 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.
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EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone Canada ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone Canada 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.
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EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone Canada ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone Canada 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.
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EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone Canada ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone Canada 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.
Company’s most current written limited warranty for your particular product will control. The most current limited written warranties for the Company’s products can be found at www.broan.ca or www.nutone.ca. Broan-NuTone Canada ULC, 1140 Tristar Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 1H9 www.broan.ca...
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