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In s ta lla t i on In s truc ti on s Epi cu re ® a nd Mi ll en n i a ™ W a l l Mou nt R a nge Hood s For use with models: EH30, EH36, EH42, EH48, EH54, MH30, MH36 and MH48 Part No. 102139 Rev . E APPROVED FOR USE WITH ALL DACOR ® RANGES AND COOKTOPS. TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LA TEST EDITION OF ANSI/UL 507 ST ANDARD FOR ELECTRIC F ANS AND C[...]
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Preparing for Installation .................................................. 8 V erify the Package Contents ............................................ 8 Mounting Location Preparation ........................................ 8 Electrical Service Installation ........................................... 8 Duct Cutout ...............................[...]
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1 Impor tant Information About Safety Instructions The • Important Safety Instructions and warnings in these instructions are not meant to cover all possible problems and conditions that can occur . Use common sense and caution when installing, maintaining or oper- ating this or any other appliance. Always contact the Dacor Customer Service T [...]
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2 Impor tant Safety Instructions Do not 1. install or operate this hood if it has been damaged, dropped, has damaged electrical wires or is not working properly . If the product is damaged when received, immediately contact the dealer or builder . This range hood must be installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to these installatio[...]
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3 General Specifications All Models Fan Speeds 4 Filters Mesh type, dishwasher safe Exhaust(s) 8-inch T otal Connect Load 120 V ac, 60 Hz, 9 Amp. Max. (10.0 Amp Max. surge) Lights 120 V ac, 75 W halogen Model Specific Model Number EH48, MH48 EH54 EH42 EH30, MH30 EH36, MH36 Lights 3 2 2 Filters 4 3 2 Exhaust Outputs 211 Fan Rating 1200 CFM 600 CFM 6[...]
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4 Dimensions Product Specifications Models EH48, MH48, EH54 All other models See facing page * ** *** NOTE: The exhaust duct(s) and electrical wiring can be connected from either the top or the back of the hood. T olerances: +1/16”, -0 (1.6 mm, -0), unless otherwise stated. T op Dimensions Dual exhaust models* Standard 8” duct connection Single[...]
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5 Par ts List 2 temporary mounting brackets • T emporary mounting hardware • Hood assembly with filters (size and style varies with model) • Blower mounting hardware (used only for installations • requiring rear exhaust configuration Light replacement tool • Literature • Light bulbs (quantity varies with model) • [...]
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6 Planning the Installation Cabinet Layout W ARNING T o reduce the risk of personal injury caused by reaching over a hot appliance, cabinet storage space located directly above the range should be avoided. MINIMUM CABINET WIDTH Models E EH3012, EH3018, MH3012, MH3018 30” (76.2 cm) EH3612, EH3618, MH3612, MH3618 36” (91.5 cm) EH4212, EH4218 42?[...]
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7 Planning the Installation W ARNING T o reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air , • be sure to duct air outside the house or building. Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceil- ings or into attics, crawl spaces or garages. T o prevent combustion by-products, smoke or odors • from entering the home and to impro[...]
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8 Electrical Ser vice Installation W ARNING The electric service to the range hood should be installed only by a licensed electrician. Install a junction box in the vicinity of the hood electri- cal access holes according to local codes. Install it either behind or above the hood. The diagram below shows sug- gested locations. Drill 7/8” holes in[...]
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9 Preparing for Installation Duct Cut-Out for Rear V enting Back wall Duct Cut-Out for T op V enting Ceiling or cabinet bottom Installation Instructions W ARNING Do not install the range hood unless the electrical • service provided meets the range hood specifica- tions. Observe all governing codes and ordinances during • installation. Co[...]
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10 Installation Instructions Rotating the Blower for Models: EH3012, MH3012, EH3612, MH3612 and EH4212 (Models that are 12 inches high equipped with a single blower) Place the hood assembly on a large flat surface. 1. Remove and save the four (4) screws and the duct col- 2. lar from the top of the unit. See below . Remove and save the four (4) scre[...]
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11 T ip the hood back down so that the top of the hood 17. faces up. Using existing screws, attach the cover plate removed in step 3 to the top of the hood to cover the hole. Attach the duct collar removed in step 2 to the back of 18. the unit using four (4) existing screws. Rotating the Blower for Models: EH4812 and MH4812 (Models that are 12 inch[...]
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12 Remove and discard 10. the mounting plates attached to both blow- er motors. Remove the nuts that 1 1. hold the rear mount- ing plates in place and remove. See below . Attach the mounting plates removed in step 1 1 (rear 12. mounting plate) to the blower motors. Insert the opening of each blower motor assembly into 13. the holes insid e the back[...]
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13 Route the wiring harness as shown below . Secure 14. the harness to the motor assemblies using the cable clamps supplied with the hood in the positions shown. Attach the wiring harness to the brace inside the hood, 15. on the right side using two (2) supplied cable ties. Use a cable tie to take up any remaining slack that may 16. exist in the wi[...]
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14 Installation Instructions Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the 8. blower motor . While supporting the blower from below , remove the 9. four (4) nuts that hold the blower in place. Remove the blower from the hood. Insert the opening on the blower motor into the hole 10. inside the back of the hood. The connector on the motor must be [...]
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15 Installation Instructions Rotating the Blower for Models: EH4818, MH4818 and EH5418 (Models that are 18 inches high equipped with two blowers. Place the hood assembly on a large flat surface. 1. Remove and save the screws and the two (2) duct col- 2. lars from the top of the unit. Remove and save the screws and the two (2) cover 3. plates that c[...]
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16 AHT10 T ransition Kit Installation On dual exhaust models, the two 8” exhausts may be merged into one 10” duct using Dacor transition kit AHT10. Install the transition before installing the hood on the wall. It connects to the hood on the top or rear , depending on the type of installation. Preparing the AHT10 for Installation Prepare the tr[...]
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17 Installation Instructions 12” high models with rear exhaust: Center the transition over the duct collars while resting the unmodified edge on the top of the hood. Fasten in place using sheet metal screws (not included). Seal the base of of the transition with duct tape. Mounting Bracket Installation Draw the horizontal center line for the temp[...]
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18 Installation Instructions Duct W ork Installation W ARNING During duct installation, make sure there are no obstructions that keep the damper flaps on the top of the hood from opening. Install the duct work starting from the hood, working • toward the outside vent. Observe the specifications on page 7. Fasten all joints with sheet metal scr[...]
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19 T urn off power to the hood electrical circuit at the circuit 1. breaker or fuse box. Feed the wiring through the wiring access holes in the 2. hood. Connect the wiring to the terminal block inside the hood as shown. Connect the hood wiring to an electrical junction box 3. on a dedicated circuit. See page 6 for specifications. Connect it accordi[...]
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20 Installation Instructions W ARNING Do not ground the circuit to a gas line. • Do not ground the circuit to a hot water pipe. • W ater lines that are insulated must be jumped to assure continuity to ground. See below . • Light Bulb Installation Attach the included suction cup to one of the provided 1. light bulbs. Insert it into on[...]
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21 V erifying Proper Operation Make sure the main power switch is off. 1. T urn on power at the circuit 2. breaker panel or fuse box. T urn on the main power 3. switch. Install the filter(s). 4. T ouch the 5. LIGHTS feature key . V erify that all the lights come on. T ouch the 6. LIGHTS key again to turn the lights to the low setting. T ouch the 7.[...]
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