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RANGE HOOD USER INSTRUCTIONS MODEL: FORZA 30 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read the following important information regarding installation safety and maintenance. Keep these instructions for future reference. 07/02/2013 MA1111-1...
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE The installation in this manual is intended for qualified installers, service technicians or persons ● with similar qualified background. Installation and electrical wiring must be done by qualified professionals and in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE To reduce the risk of stove top grease fire: Keep all fans, filters, spacers, grease trays*, oil container* and grease-laden surfaces clean. ● Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan, filters, spacers, grease trays* and oil container*, and surfaces.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS: HEIGHT & CLEARANCE: • Vent system must terminate to the outside (Roof or side wall). • DO NOT terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed area. • DO NOT use 4” (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps.
IMPORTANT: • A minimum of 6” round or 3-1/4 x 10” rectangular duct (purchased separately) must be used to maintain maximum airflow efficiency. • Always use rigid type metal/aluminum ducts if available to maximize airflow when connecting to provided duct. •...
VENTING METHODS: • This range hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall. • Vent work can terminate either through the roof or wall. To vent through a wall, a 90° elbow is needed. IMPORTANT: • NEVER exhaust air or terminate duct work into spaces between walls, crawl spaces, ceiling, attics or garages.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. It is the customer’s responsibility to contact a qualified electrical installer. If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate. A 120-Volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, fused electrical supply is required on a separate 15-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line.
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PREPARATIONS: Advanced Preparations: Be familiar with the controls of the range hood by reading through Range Hood Operations, Page 15. • • Place the range hood on a flat, stable surface. Connect the range hood to a designated standard outlet (120-Volt, 60Hz, AC only) and turn on the range hood.
INSTALLATION: Installations (refer to Page 4 for parts): NOTE: Use threaded drywall anchors only when mounting the hood on sheet rock. Mounting the hood on wall studs or lumbars is highly recommended. Step 1: Measuring • Measure the distance between stove top and the bottom of range hood. A distance of 24” to 30” is recommended with a minimum of 30”...
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INSTALLATION CONTINUE: Step 4: Venting • Fix the damper on the top vent of hood with 4 screws (requires screw C). If ventilation system is equipped with an external air duct with a different diameter, apply a reduction fitting. However, for maximum performance and safety, a 6” round ducting is recommended. (See Figure # 2) Step 5: Mounting the hood on the wall •...
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INSTALLATION CONTINUE: Step 6: Installing filters • To install filters for the following four steps (See Figure # 6): - Angle the filter into slots at the back of the hood. - Push the button on handle of the filter. - Release the handle once the filter fits into a resting position.
CONTROL PANEL OPERATION: Increase Decrease Timer Light Speed Speed Control Panel Layout and Buttons Configurations: Electronic Controls with Time Delay • Lights: • Press the light button to turn halogen lights on and off. • Power settings: • Press the button once and the motor starts to operate at Low speed.
REPLACING THE BULBS: Replacing the light bulbs: • This range hood uses halogen bulbs: 20W 12V type G4. • Make sure the range hood is unplugged or turn OFF breaker. • Place a flat-head screwdriver between light cover and housing to remove cover. •...
TROUBLE SHOOTING: 1) If the range hood or halogen light does not • Check if the range hood has been plugged in, operate after installation: make sure that all power has been turned back ON,fused not blown and all electrical wiring are properly connected.
SPECIFICATIONS: Stainless steel Body design 120V / 60Hz (USA & Canada standard) Power rating 250W (210W + 2x20W) General input power 210W Motor input power 2.2A Ampere Levels of speed control 3 levels 250CFM/330CFM/450CFM Airflow (50db)/(55db)/(60db) Noise Level Single motor Number of Motor Centrifugal squirrel cage Fan Type...
BLOWER ASSEMBLY: Description Description Charcoal bracket Cover of rubber bracket Blower net Motor Rubber bracket Blower of motor ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY: Description Description Electrical box base Screw (ST3*6) Electrical cover Capacitor Screw (ST3*10)
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USE AND CARE INFORMATION: Operations: • Read and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual before operating the appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. • Always leave safety grills and filters in place. Without these components, operating fans could catch on to hair, fingers and loose clothing.
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Subject to the limitations, exclusions and disclaimers hereof, AMS warrants exclusively to the original purchaser (the “Purchaser”) of this Ancona Range hood product (the “Product”) that it shall be free from defects in material or workmanship (the “Limited Product Warranty”). The duration of the Limited Product Warranty is 12 months from the date of original purchase (the “Warranty Period”).
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