Dacor DHW301 Installation Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 ™ W I l len n I a a l l o u nt an g e o o ds For use with models: DHW301 DHW361 DHW421 DHW482 Part No. 101743 Rev. B...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INSTALLER : In the interest of safety and to minimize Dacor Customer Service Team problems, read these installation instructions completely and carefully before you begin the Phone: (800) 793-0093 installation process. Leave these installation Web site: www.Dacor.com instructions with the customer. • CUSTOMER : Keep these installation instructions for future reference and the local electrical inspector’s use. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Dacor assumes no liability for changes to specifications. © 2007 Dacor, all rights reserved... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Information About Safety Safety Symbols and Labels Instructions DANGER The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in these Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe instructions are not meant to cover all possible problems personal injury or death. and conditions that can occur. Use common sense and caution when installing, maintaining or operating this or any WARNING other appliance. Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about problems and conditions that you do not understand. CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage. DANGER IMPORTANT: If you smell gas: • Do not use or light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch or use any electrical devices, including the telephone, in your building. • From a neighbor’s phone, immediately call the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot contact the gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) on or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Also keep items that could explode, such as aerosol cans, away from the... - Page 4 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your range hood, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: WARNING Do not install or operate this hood if it has been damaged, dropped, has damaged electrical conduit or wires or is not working properly. If the product is damaged when received, immediately contact the dealer or builder. Use this range hood only for its intended purpose as outlined in the use and care manual. Do not use this range hood to vent hazardous or explosive materials or vapors. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer. The customer should not install, repair or replace any part of the range hood unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it. A qualified service technician should perform all other service. Contact the nearest Dacor authorized service representative at (800) 793-0093, or at www.Dacor.com for examination, repair or adjustment. Keep all packaging materials away from children. Plastic bags can cause suffocation. This range hood must be installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to these installation instructions. All installation work and electrical wiring must be performed in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with these installation instructions and the requirements specified by the manufacturer of the cooktop or range. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause serious personal injury or property damage. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guidelines and safety standards...
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Page 5: Product Specifications
Blower Speeds 4 Lights 12 Vac, 20W halogen Filters Baffle type, dishwasher safe Exhaust 8-inch Finish 430 stainless steel 120 Vac, 60 Hz (see below for current Voltage rating) Circuit 120 Vac, 15 Amp grounded, dedicated Requirement circuit, minimum MODEL SPECIFIC MODEL NUMBER DHW301 DHW361 DHW421 DHW482 Blowers Lights Filters Maximum 3.38 A 3.38 A 3.55 A 6.75 A Current Draw * 18” 1/4 on 48-inch model (DHW482) with exhaust cowling IMPORTANT: The minimum installed distance from the hood to the cooktop surface must be no less than 30 inches. The minimum specified distance may be higher for the particular range or cooktop in use. Check the manufacturers specifications for the cooktop or range. -
Page 6: Preparing For Installation
reparIng for nstallatIon lan anD nstall the WARNING • The electrical service to the range hood should be WARNING installed only by a licensed electrician. • To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust • Observe all governing codes and ordinances during air, be sure to duct air outside the house or building. planning and installation. Contact your local building Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or department for further information. ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces or garages. • A qualified technician must complete the installation • Tape all duct joints securely to prevent combustion of this built-in appliance. The owner is responsible to by-products, smoke or odors from entering the home. make sure the hood is properly installed. Doing so will also improve system efficiency. • Do not exhaust more than one vent into a single duct Carefully check the location where the hood is to be run. installed. The hood should be placed for convenient • Use only duct work constructed of materials deemed access. Make certain that electrical power can be provided acceptable by state, municipal and local codes. -
Page 7: Duct Work Installation
reparIng for nstallatIon Calculating the Maximum Duct Run Length • In regions where the weather gets extremely cold, thermal breaks, such as a short section of non-metallic The maximum straight duct length for the hood is 50 duct, should be used to avoid indoor heat loss. The feet. For each elbow and transition added to the duct break should be located as close to the pass through work, a certain number of feet must be subtracted from point to the outside as possible. the maximum straight length to compensate for wind • Do not use flexible metal duct. resistance. To determine the length the duct work cannot exceed, subtract all of the equivalent lengths of the elbows • Do not use duct work that is smaller in cross-sectional and transitions listed below from 50 feet. area than the recommended size duct (8” round). Duct Work Equivalent Lengths Duct Work Installation DUCT PIECE SUBTRACT Install all of the duct work, except for the portion that will be located inside the hood chimney: 90° elbow (8” Dia.) 7 feet... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Unpack the parts box and verify that all required components have been provided. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the dealer immediately. Do not install a damaged or incomplete appliance. Hood assembly with filter(s) Chimney assembly (2 piece) Chimney mounting bracket Mounting bracket* Blower exhaust cowling (2 blower units only) Mounting and assembly hardware Use and care manual * NOTE: The mounting hardware included with the hardware packet is suitable for mounting to brick and masonry only. If mounting the range hood to drywall, Dacor strongly recommends the using a sturdy anchoring system designed for use with drywall. In addition, Dacor strongly recommends that you install a reinforced mounting block between the studs behind all hood mounting locations. Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation before proceeding. -
Page 9: Mounting Bracket Installation
nstallatIon nstructIons If mounting the hood to drywall: WARNING • Drill three appropriate sized pilot holes for the • The electrical service to the range hood should be mounting hardware being used. The drywall installed only by a licensed electrician. mounting hardware must be purchased separately. • Do not install the range hood unless the electrical service provided meets the range hood specifications. MOUNTING BRACKET • Observe all governing codes and ordinances during planning and installation. Contact your local building department for further information. • A qualified technician must complete the installation of this built-in appliance. The owner is responsible to make sure the hood is properly installed. • To avoid an electric shock hazard and property damage, locate electric wires and water pipes and avoid drilling in the vicinity. ountinG racket nstallation Measure the distance between the bottom of the hood and the mounting bracket hole on the hood being installed. Using a pencil, draw a short line on the wall the same distance above the horizontal line previously Attach the mounting bracket securely to the wall (3 drawn on the wall. -
Page 10: Hanging The Range Hood
nstallatIon nstructIons anGinG the anGe Insert two provided machine screws into the two holes WARNING above the mounting bracket on the range hood. Tighten • Hanging the range hood requires two people. Do not the screws until they make contact with the bracket, attempt to lift the hood without assistance. then tighten them as necessary to make minor leveling adjustments to the hood. Attach the hood junction box to the top of the hood Insert two machine screws through the front of the using two machine screws as shown. mounting bracket and tighten them into place. Remove the filter(s) to reduce weight and avoid damage. Lift the hood up on both sides and put the mounting hole on the top of the hood over the lip of the mounting bracket. Gently lower it into place. On models with two blowers: Put the exhaust cowling over the blower outlets on the top of the hood. Fasten the cowling in place with 14 machine screws. MOUNTING BRACKET... -
Page 11: Final Installation
nstallatIon nstructIons Final Electrical Installation Inside the exhaust outlet(s) there are metal or plastic damper flaps. The flaps close to help prevent back- WARNINGS drafts when the blower is turned off. Remove the shipping tape and make sure all the flaps open and • To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, make sure close freely before proceeding. the power supply at the fuse or junction box is turned off before proceeding with final installation. • Improper connection of the hood electrical wiring may create an electric shock or fire hazard and may result in damage to the hoods electrical system. • Do not ground the hood to the neutral (white) power supply wire. Connect the hood ground wire to a separate, properly grounded wire installed by a licensed electrician. Connect the house power supply wires to the wires coming out of the top of the hood junction box: Connect the white wire from the hood to the neutral (white) power supply wire. -
Page 12: Verifying Proper Operation
DUCT WORK turns off. If the hood fails to operate properly: • Verify that power is supplied to the hood. CHIMNEY • Check the electrical connections to ensure that the MOUNTING installation has been completed correctly. BRACKET • Repeat the above test. • If the appliance still does not work, contact an authorized Dacor service company at (800) 793-0093. vENT Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Dacor is not responsible for service required to correct a faulty installation. CHIMNEY HOOD Move the chimney up toward the ceiling. Line up the holes on the side of the chimney, above the vents, with the holes on the side of the chimney mounting bracket. Attach the sides of the chimney to the bracket using two sheet metal screws, one on each side. Carefully, slide the bottom portion of the chimney down until it rests on the top of the range hood. Reinstall the range hood filter(s) before operation. -
Page 13: Installation Checklist
WARNING • To ensure a safe and proper installation, the following checklist should be completed by the installer to ensure that no part of the installation has been overlooked. • Proper installation is the responsibility of the homeowner. The importance of proper installation of your Dacor range hood cannot be overemphasized. □ Is the mounting bracket properly attached to the wall according to the instructions on page 7? □ Is the hood properly tightly secured to the mounting bracket with the machine screws (see page 8)? □ Is the duct work completely installed? Are all joints attached with sheet metal screws and wrapped with duct tape (see pages 4 and 9)? □ Is the range hood wired and grounded according to these instructions and in accordance with all applicable electrical codes (see page 9)? □ Are the filters properly installed according to the use and care manual? □ Has proper operation been verified (see page 10)? □ Have any problems been noted on the warranty card or during the on-line warranty activation? Has the warranty been activated on-line or the warranty card filled out completely and mailed? -
Page 14: Notes
otes... - Page 16 Dacor ● 1440 Bridge Gate Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 ● Tel: (800) 793-0093 ● FAX: (626) 403-3130 ● www.Dacor.com...