Range hoods removes smoke, grease and heat from the kitchen. This kitchen lighting equipment, if installed properly will draw out odors and cooking grease away and will leave your kitchen clean and fresh.
Before installation, you will need:
Tools: Screwdriver, Hammer, Nail set, Reciprocating saw, Electric drill, Wire cutters, Caulking gun, Wire stripper, Cable ripper
Materials: Range Hood, Caulk, Galvanized wood screws, Wall cap, Metal duct, Cable connector, Wire caps, NM cable
Safety First!
Every product installation that involves electricity must make sure to follow a few safety precautions:
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Wear goggles and dust mask.
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Turn off power and make sure to test the wires to ensure the power is off.
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Have your work checked by an inspector.
- Consult a licensed electrician to avoid overloading the circuit.
Let’s Get Started!
The following instructions are applicable for under cabinet range hoods.
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Remove the old hood, locate the electrical connection under a cover near the light fixture and disconnect the wiring by removing the wire nuts and separating the connections. Mark the holes for the duct and the cable. -
Check and make sure the new hood will cover at least the entire cooking or 24 inches to 30 inches above the surface of the range.
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Check the direction of the venting, the vent should run either up through the cabinet or back through the wall. Open the proper venting hole in the hood and knockout the wiring.
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Wire the hood. Thread the wiring from the wall through the cable clamp and the small hole in the back of the hood. Using wire nuts, connect the two black wires to the black wires coming from the wall and the two white wires to the white wires coming from the wall. Tuck the wires and replace the cover.
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Tighten the screws.
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Turn on the power to the circuit and test the fan and light. Make sure the air is flowing on the outside vent.
When purchasing a range hood, it is also useful to know the “cfm” rating which indicates the number of cubic feet of air it pulls per minute. It is recommended to choose a fan with a cfm rating that is double the square foot of your kitchen.