Installation Sheet

5352

Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

My range hood is not pulling.

• Was the unit plugged in and was the fan checked before installation?

• What distance is the hood mounted above the cook top?

• Indoor (30”-36”), outdoor (36”-40”)

• Is the range hood width the correct size for the cook top?

• Outdoor units should be at least 1 size larger, if not 2

• Does the hood have enough BTU output in relationship to either their gas or

electric stove cook top?

• BTU output per burner/100 - for gas

• Wattage output per burner/10 - for electric

• Are the bafﬂe ﬁlters or mesh ﬁlters installed correctly? When were they last

cleaned?

• Is the ducting clear?

• Is the damper opening properly once the hood is turned on?

• Is there air coming off the top of the hood?

• Is there air coming out of the upper chimney section?

• When tissue is placed on the bafﬂe ﬁlters under the hood, does it hold the tissue?

• How many elbows and how long is the ducting run?

• Should be no more than 2-3 elbows and no more than a 40 foot run

to exit, for every elbow subtract 5 feet

• Is the air recirculating? When were the carbon ﬁlters last changed?

• The carbon ﬁlters need changed every 3-6 months based on your

cooking habits.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Noisy Motor

• Were the fan speeds checked fan speeds prior to installation?

• Is the ducting clear?

• Check to make sure motor is attached to housing

• Is the 6” back draft damper on transition piece functioning properly (760 CFM

hood?) Does it open when the hood is engaged?

• If it is stuck, it will sound like motor noise but it’s really the damper

• Was a damper installed on the roof or side vent?

• Check that the damper is fully functioning by engaging the hood and

checking if it opens and closes properly

• If the motor is accessible, the motor knob can be tightened.

Take off the gray cap. You

can tighten the knob here to

eliminate any vibration.