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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The installation of QASAIR Rangehoods must comply with the information in this booklet. QASAIR Rangehoods are
designed and made to work efficiently over all domestic cookware available on the Australian market.
It is necessary to allow electrical disconnection of the rangehood after installation.
This may be achieved by either.
a) Installing a power point to an accessible area for the Rangehood.
b) Incorporating a wall switch to the fixed wiring that suppliaes the Rangehood.
Clearance from cooktop to Rangehood
For electric hot plate cooktops
As there are no regulations for Rangehoods over an electric hot plate, please follow the manufacturers Instructions /
Recommendations.
For Induction cooktops
Induction cooktops may present problems with condensation on filters of Rangehoods.
All Qasair Rangehoods installed above an induction cooktop must be installed no less than 750mm between the
induction cooktop and the Rangehood, with the exception of the Eastmore (EAS) Rangehood which can be installed
no less than 600mm. Undermount (NDCH) and Conley (CON) Rangehoods are not suitable for induction cooktops.
For gas cooktops
All Qasair Rangehood installations over a gas appliance must comply with (AS/NZS 5601.1).
The Regulations for the installation of Gas Appliances (AS/NZS 5601.1) states that the clearance between the
highest part of the burner of a gas cooking appliance and a Rangehood be no less than 600mm. If the gas
appliance is designed for use without a cooking vessel like an open flame grill, then the clearance from the cooking
surface to the Rangehood shall be no less than 1200mm.
All Qasair Rangehoods installed above a gas cooktop must be installed no less than 600mm between the highest
part of the burner and the Rangehood.
The recommendation for Qasair Wallmount Rangehoods is that they be installed between 700 to 800mm above the
highest part of the burner. When the Rangehood is installed in a galley or partially enclosed kitchen the Rangehood
can be installed between 900 to 1000mm above the highest part of the burner.
Qasair Island Rangehoods should not be installed any higher than 800mm above the highest part of the burner as
any movement around the bench will result in fumes being drawn out from the catchment area of the Rangehood
with the exception of the Thermidor and Liverpool which for aesthetic reasons is installed flush with the ceiling.
Ducting
For all your ducting requirements please refer to our Qasair Rangehoods Ducting Pieces brochure included
with your Rangehood or please consult our website where it can be viewed or downloaded.
1. Every QASAIR Rangehood must be ducted to the outside atmosphere by the use of zinc-alume duct or
non-porous and non-flammable materials. Do not use of any type of flexible ducting or plastic PVC piping.
Rangehoods must not be vented into a wall cavity or a ceiling space. Externally ducting the rangehood prevents
a build up of grease, which can be a fire risk. Ensure the external outlet vent does not restrict the airflow in any
way, as this may result in reduced performance.
2. QASAIR Rangehoods must be ducted in duct work equivalent to the outlet of the rangehood ie: The cross
sectional area of the rangehood outlet and the duct work must be equal. Do not reduce the duct size or have
sharp bends. Enlarge the duct size if the duct is to run 6 metres or longer. Advice from CONDARI is available to
ensure optimum performance. Always use nonflammable materials to minimise the risk of fire in the duct.
3. Ensure all ducting pieces are correctly fitted and sealed with either duct tape or silicone to ensure that fumes
do not escape into the ceiling space and seep into living areas through vents or light fittings.
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Qasair Rangehoods Installation Instructions
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