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Dacor Preference PHW manual

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    I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S P R E F E R E N C E ® WA L L M O U N T R A N G E H O O D For use with model: PHW Part No. 101745 Rev . B Preliminary For Review Only[...]

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    1 T ABLE OF CONTENTS What Y ou Need to Know 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 operating this or any other appliance. Always contact the Dacor Customer [...]

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    2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING 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 ma[...]

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    3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJUR Y TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal tray , then turn off the burner . BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately , EV ACUA TE AND CALL THE FIRE DEP ARTMENT . NEVER PICK UP [...]

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    4 PREP ARING FOR INST ALLA TION 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 an anchoring system designed for use with drywall. In addition, Dacor strongly recommends that you install a reinforced mounting[...]

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    5 T o prevent back-drafts, a damper at the duct outlet may also be required. When planning new duct work, always look for the shortest, most direct route to the outside. V enting can be done through the roof or directly through the back wall to the outside. Make sure duct work does not interfere with floor joists or wall studs. Calculating the Maxi[...]

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    6 Locate the chimney mounting bracket and position it against the ceiling as shown. Center it on the vertical center line drawn on the wall. Mark the ceiling in two places through the holes in the top of the bracket. Remove the bracket from the ceiling. Drill 5/16” holes through the two spots marked on the ceiling. Insert the two of the provided [...]

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    7 Drill the mounting holes... Attach the blower assembly mounting bracket and the “L” brackets securely to the wall (5 places). 5. 6. INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS If mounting the hood to brick or masonry: Drill five 5/16” X 1 1/2” holes in the locations marked. Insert five of the provided wall anchors into the five holes. The anchors provide[...]

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    8 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Hanging the Blower Assembly W ARNING Do not use screws to attach the duct work to the exhaust outlet. Use duct tape only . Screws may prevent the damper flaps on the top of the hood from opening. • Inside the exhaust outlet on the top of the blower assembly , there are metal or plastic damper flaps. The flaps close t[...]

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    9 Electrical Connection W ARNINGS T o avoid electrical shock or fire hazard, make sure 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 gro[...]

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    10 Carefully put the chimney over the blower assembly , taking care not to scratch the surfaces. Make sure the wiring is tucked in behind the chimney . Lock the tabs inside the chimney bottom into the slots on the bottom of the blower assembly . Slide the top of the chimney up toward the ceiling. Line up the holes on the side of the chimney , near [...]

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    1 1 Installation Checklist W ARNING T o 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 overemphasiz[...]

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    Copyright © 2007 Dacor , All rights reserved. Specifications contained within are subject to change without notice. No liability is assumed by Dacor for changes in specifications. Web Site: www.Dacor .com Phone: (800) 793-0093[...]