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,...
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For ADA compliance installation guidelines, please visit www.broan-nutone.com Recommended Tools and Accessories for Installation • Measuring tape • Phillips screwdriver no. 2 • Nut driver or socket 11/32” • 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) •...
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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: (1) 7” R (1) 3¼” 10” (1) 3¼” 14” OUND AMPER SSEMBLY AMPER SSEMBLY...
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.
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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 ] Remove both tape strips holding the 7”...
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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”...
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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”...
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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).
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).
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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.
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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). ...
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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 a 10” screwdriver bit and 4 no. 8-18 x 1/2” metal screws with washers (screws and washers included in parts bag). Insert 2 screws and washers 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”...
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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. CENTER LINE 3¼"...
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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.
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.
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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.
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