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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH HOMEOWNER. HOMEOWNER: USE AND CARE INFORMATION ON PAGES 13 BEST; Hartford, Wisconsin www.BestRangeHoods.com 800-558-1711 BEST; Drummondville, QC, Canada www.BestRangeHoods.com 866-737-7770 To register your product online or for additional information visit www.BestRangeHoods.com SV21517 rev. 04...
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10. To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, the Best UP26M Series hood must be installed with Best interior blower model iQ6, P3, P5, P6 or P8;...
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UP26M SERIES RANGE HOOD SYSTEM - INTERIOR BLOWERS ODEL ODEL ODEL (7” R (8” R OUND WALL CAP ROOF CAP OUND WALL CAP ODEL 8” R OUND ADJUSTABLE 7” R OUND ELBOW OPTIONAL ADJUSTABLE ELBOW OPTIONAL 8” R OUND ODEL STANDARD DUCT (7”...
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UP26M SERIES RANGE HOOD SYSTEM - IN-LINE AND EXTERIOR BLOWERS ODEL ODEL (10” R IGH CAPACITY ROOF CAP OUND WALL CAP ILB9 (800 ODEL ILB11 (1100 EB12 (1200 LINE BLOWER ODEL EB6 (600 ODEL 8” 12” EB15 (1500 INCLUDES TWO EB9 (900 10’’...
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1. SELECT BLOWER OPTION AND INSTALL DUCTWORK Either an interior or exterior blower or in-line blower may be used with this hood. The Best UP26M must be installed with blower models iQ6, P3, P5, P6, P8, ILB3, ILB6, ILB9, ILB11, EB6, EB9, EB12 or EB15 only. Other blowers cannot be substituted. (Blowers sold separately).
2. PREPARE INSTALLATION WARNING When performing installation, servicing or cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves. NOTE: 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: - Range hood - Accessories: •...
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5. REMOVE FILTERS AND BOTTOM PANEL (A LL BLOWERS Lay the hood flat on a table. Use a piece of cardboard to avoid damaging the table or the hood. Remove tape on filters. Remove filters from hood and set aside. NOTE: It is recommended to start with the center one(s).
7. INSTALL THE ADAPTER/DAMPER (P3, P6 AND I BLOWERS ONLY Attach 8” round adapter/damper to blower rough-in plate. Use metal duct tape to make all joints secure and air-tight. HO0196 8. INSTALL THE ROUGH-IN PLATE (A LL BLOWERS LOWER PLATE INTERIOR BLOWER: Secure the rough-in plate (provided with the blower) inside the hood with four lock nuts.
11. INSTALL THE HOOD (A LL BLOWERS INTERIOR BLOWER Run power cable to installation location. Place the hood to its location. Mark the position of the screws (smaller part of the key holes) with a pen. Remove the hood and install the (8) 1/2” double thread screws leaving a 1/8” gap (4 screws for 30” hood). Remove wiring cover, place the wire clamp, insert the cable in the hood and tighten the wire clamp to secure the cable.
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13. INSTALL THE BLOWER (P5 BLOWERS ONLY The blower must be installed to the rough-in plate using four 3/8” screws. Remove the cover from the blower assembly. Remove the impeller(s) by pulling it (them) out gently (see pictures below). HD0021 HD0022 Install screws into the location as shown in the pictures below (P5 or P8 blower).
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13. INSTALL THE BLOWER (P5 BLOWERS ONLY CONT Plug the power supply to the 3-prong male connector (A) and the blower unit into the 2-prong female receptacle (B) inside the hood. WARNING Never plug the 2-prong blower cord to the 3-prong power supply cord.
NOTE: To ease removal of the bulbs, use a rubber dishwashing glove or use suction cup tool available from Best. Contact Best Customer Service at 1-800-558-1711 to order suction cup tool, part no. 99526707.
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18. USE AND CARE Hybrid baffle filters and impeller(s)* The hybrid baffle filters, impeller(s) and grease rail should be cleaned frequently. Use a warm detergent solution. Wash more often if your cooking style generates greater grease — like frying foods or wok cooking. Remove filters by pushing filters towards the front of hood and rotating filters downward.
19. 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 brighter. HC0039 HC0038 1) H...
20. WIRING DIAGRAMS INTERIOR BLOWER 120 VAC HERMOSTAT PEED ONTROL WITCH WITCH NTERNAL LOWER SSEMBLY OUGH LATE COLOR CODE BLACK BLUE GREEN WHITE YELLOW HE0187A...
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20. WIRING DIAGRAMS (CONT'D) IN-LINE OR EXTERIOR BLOWER 120 VAC HERMOSTAT PEED ONTROL WITCH WITCH EMOTE BLOWER ASSEMBLY OUGH LATE COLOR CODE BLACK BLUE GREEN WHITE YELLOW HE0188A...
21. SERVICE PARTS Model UP26M EPLACEMENT ARTS AND EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone genuine replacement parts 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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21. SERVICE PARTS ( CONT SINGLE BLOWER/ROUGH-IN (Model P5) EPLACEMENT ARTS AND EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone genuine replacement parts 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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21. SERVICE PARTS ( CONT DUAL BLOWER/ROUGH-IN (Model P8) EPLACEMENT ARTS AND EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone genuine replacement parts specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply with all the applicable certification standards and maintain a high standard of safety.
All illustrations and specifications in this catalog are based on the latest product information available at time of production. Broan-NuTone, LLC and BEST® reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models, place of manufacture and to discontinue models or equipment.
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