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range hoods noise and vibrations

installation issues

Before buying As indicated on the box, the hood should be connected and tested prior to installation; if the
hood works properly at that time but a problem arises after installation, the problem is not
Make sure the range hood fits with the ventilation due to the hood but to improper installation somewhere between the hood and the
duct: outside vent.

• Check the type of duct: round or rectangular, vertical
(at the top) or horizontal (at the back). types of malfunction:
• Measure the duct size. • Noise and vibrations from the hood
• The motor makes a screeching sound and seems to be forcing
• Don’t try to fit a powerful range hood to too small • The suction power seems to be approximately the same for all settings.
a duct. This will result in poor performance and
unwanted vibrations.
check the Vent
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installation
the most common problem is range hood flaps that fail to open:
• Remove the protective adhesive strip from the flap • Did you remove the protective
damper and make sure the flap is working properly. adhesive strip on the flaps?
If the hood does not ventilate freely it will force the Duct
motor and make it vibrate. This part is at the root of Flap with • Did you install the duct too tightly over
most service calls. the protective the flaps, preventing them from
• A range hood for a gas stove should be installed 30” to adhesive strip opening fully?
32” above the stove. that must be • Never use screws to attach the duct
removed
• A range hood for an electric stove should be installed to the hood outlet. Use duct tape
26” to 30” above the stove. instead.
• Always ventilate the hood outside (never into the attic). • To quickly check whether the valves
are operating properly, run the hood
• Install an outdoor flap for range hoods; vent flaps for 30 second then turn it off. After 2
damper for dryers should be avoided. or 3 seconds, you should hear the two

• Range hood performance diminishes by 15% for each flaps close one after the other.
90° elbow of ventilation duct.
• For proper installation, it is important to read the 2 3
manual included with each FARO / ELITAIR range the duct connecting the hood to the outside caution! never put an angled duct right at
hood. should be the same diameter as the hood’s the outlet of the hood.
outlet (typically 6 inches) and be free of
• FARO / ELITAIR range hoods are covered by a 1-year
parts-and-labour warranty and then a 2-years obstacles.
parts-only warranty (for residential use only). The
warranty does not cover problems caused by improper
installation. We recommend that hoods be installed by
a qualified installer.
• never cut the cord of a hood equipped with a Duct to the range hood
plug for an electrical outlet, as this could cause Wall
serious damage to the hood’s electrical
system.

• Never install a heating system grill at the end of
the duct outside the house. always use a vent flap Cross-section of Cross-section of
the range hood
the range hood
designed for range hoods.
Wall Wall
• a range hood With an electronic control Duct to the range hood Wall
panel must Be installed on a dedicated
circuit, Without any other outlets or 4 CAUTION!
appliances connected to it. DO NOT USE THESE VENTS
Use the following vents
• Soffit vents • Wall vents • Heating system grille • Round vent
maintenance
• For maximum efficiency, wash the filters regularly
in the dishwasher. Note: Aluminum filters may fade
due to water hardness or type of soap used.
• Clean stainless steel surfaces with a gentle soap. Never
use an abrasive product. 5
• All our range hoods are now equipped with easy-to-re-
place 50W GU-10 bulbs. if the hood is mounted on a glass-ceramic wall, it may seem noisy at the lowest setting.
this can be fixed by installing a piece of 1/2-inch foam rubber between the hood and
the wall.