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 profession als 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 Clean ventilating fan frequently. Always use appropriate cookware and utensils size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element. To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a stove top grease fire: ...
Venting Requirements Height & Clearance Vent system must terminate to the outside 0RXQWLQJ (roof or side wall). Maximum* ceiling clearance Bracket DO NOT terminate the vent system in an at 110” at 31” hood mounting Standard WLF RU RWKHU HQFORVHG DUHD height above countertop/stove 8SSHU ...
IMPORTANT: A minimum of 6” round (standard for this range hood) or 3-1/4 x 10” rectangular duct (purchased separately) must be used to maintain maximum airflow efficiency. Flexible 6” round duct provided for convenience, 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. For non-vented (re-circulating) installa tions, see Recirculating (Non-Vented) Kit on Page 11. Vent work can terminate either through the roof or wall. To vent through a wall, a 90° elbow is needed. IMPORTANT: ...
Charcoal Filter Installation NOTE: The charcoal filters are preinstalled if you purchased the range hood with re-circulating kit from us. Remove aluminum filters on hood. Remove the safety filter under the aluminum filter by unscrewing two screws, then position the charcoal filter and align the screw holes, reinstall and fasten two screws.
Preparation WARNING Excessive Weight Require three or more person to move and install this range hood. Spinal or other bodi- ly injuries could occur if it is not followed. Advanced Preparations: Read the entire installation guide and users manual thoroughly, understand instructions and warnings. Be familiar with the controls of the range hood by reading through Range Hood Operations, Page 13.
Installation WARNING Installations (refer to Page 4 for parts): ll i Due to excessive weight, two or more person is recommended for this step. Excessive Weight Locate an optimal location to place the range hood. Mark the Require three or more person to move and leveling points for two Body Hooks (Figure 1) on the wall and install this range hood.
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Installation (Continued) If Recirculating (Non-Vented) Kit is NOT purchased, please go back to step 2 on Page 10. )LQG DQ RSWLPDO ORFDWLRQ IRU WKH $LU 'LYHUWHU 7KH DLU GLYHUWHU must be placed directly above and align with the two body hooks, see Figure 4. Drill four more holes with diameter not exceeding 5/8” and in sert four toggle bolts.
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Installation (Continued) Connect the duct tube to the exterior exhaust system or the optional air diverter. Make sure all joints are secure DQG DLU WLJKW 8VH RI GXFW WDSH LV UHFRPPHQGHG Place Upper Chimney and Lower Chimney over the body of the hood as shown in Figure 7A (or Figure 7B of air diverter is present).
Range Hood Operations & Wiring Diagram SV168/198 Series Standard Class (3 Speed Mechanical Control) Low Speed High Speed Power Switch Medium Speed Light Switch Turn On: Press the speed control (Low Speed, Medium Speed, High Speed) switch to select the desired level of power.
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Range Hood Operations & Wiring Diagram (Continued) SV168/198 Series “R” Class (4 Speed Electronic Control w/ Remote) Power-Off Delay Control Power / Fan Speed Control Remote Control Sensor Speed / Timer Indicator Light Control This range hood is equipped with a credit card size remote control (approximately 20ft range), three built-in elec tronic controls, a powerful centrifugal squirrel cage motor, grease filters and two bright 12V 20W halogen lights.
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Range Hood Operations & Wiring Diagram (Continued) SV168/198 Series “R” Class (4 Speed Electronic Control w/ Remote) Power-Off Delay Control Power / Fan Speed Control Remote Control Sensor Speed / Timer Indicator Light Control 7KH FUHGLW FDUG VL]H UHPRWH FRQWURO FRQWUROV WKH SRZHU RI WKH /LJKWV...
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Range Hood Operations & Wiring Diagram (Continued) SV168 Series “R” Class Wiring Diagram SV198 Series “R” Class Wiring Diagram Page 16...
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Range Hood Operations & Wiring Diagram (Continued) SV168/198 Series “E” Class (4 or 6 Speed Electronic Touch Control) /LJKW Power Power-Off Delay Increase Value Decrease Value Power-Off Delay Digital Timer Blower Speed Indicator Cleaning Reminder Indicator The range hood is designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors and odors from the cook top area. For best results, start the range hood before cooking and allow it to operate several minutes after the cooking incomplete to clear all smoke and odors from the kitchen.
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Range Hood Operations & Wiring Diagram (Continued) SV168/198 Series “E” Class (4 or 6 Speed Electronic Touch Control) /LJKW Power Power-Off Delay Increase Value Decrease Value Power-Off Delay Digital Timer Blower Speed Indicator Cleaning Reminder Indicator Controls: Adjusting the timer function: While the blower (motor) is not running, press and hold Decrease Value button over 3 seconds to ...
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Range Hood Operations & Wiring Diagram (Continued) SV168 Series “E” Class Wiring Diagram (4 Speed) SV198 Series “E” Class Wiring Diagram (4 Speed) Page 19...
Range Hood Operations & Wiring Diagram (Continued) SV168 Series “E” Class Wiring Diagram (6 Speed) SV198 Series “E” Class Wiring Diagram (6 Speed) Page 20...
Troubleshooting If the range hood or halogen light does not operate Check if the range hood has been plugged in, make after installation: sure that all power has been turned back ON, fused not blown and all electrical wiring are properly con QHFWHG ...
Use and Care Information Operations: Read and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual before operating the appliance. Save these LQVWUXFWLRQV IRU IXWXUH UHIHUHQFH Always leave safety grills and filters in place. Without these components, operating blowers could catch on to hair, fingers and loose clothing.
Maintenance SAFETY WARNING: Never put your hand into area housing the fan while the fan is operating! For optimal operation, clean range hood and all baffle/spacer/filter/grease tunnel/oil container regularly. Regular care will KHOS SUHVHUYH WKH DSSHDUDQFH RI WKH UDQJH KRRG Cleaning Exterior surfaces: ...
Warranty must rese sent chas date Pl Plea ease a an h a hase l e les re rece i n invo i in d e der ai ain se serv i c ice d e der warr rran )LYH Year Parts Warranty: For ILYH yearV from the date of original purchase, your local reseller will provide free of charge, non-consumable replace ment parts or components that failed due to manufacturing defects.
After Installation: NO exchange or refund. Contact Us If you need any assistance, please contact Signature Hardware. Please have your order number and model of the range hood ready. This information will help us better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts, we recommend that you only use genuine parts. Our accessories and parts are HQJLQHHUHG DQG GHVLJQHG VSHFL¿FDOO\ IRU WKLV VHULHV RI UDQJH KRRG HDFK LV ULJRURXVO\ WHVWHG DVVXULQJ WKH XWPRVW...
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