Page 2 - C U S TO M E R S U P P O R T
N O T E This document is designed to act as a quick reference guide for common scenarios and questions when installing and maintaining a Proline Range Hood. This general manual is an overview and does not apply specifically to any model of range hood, but rather to the general types of range hoods. ...
Page 3 - C O N T E N T S
V E N T I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S V E N T I N G O P T I O N S P R E PA R AT I O N W A L L H O O D P R E PA R AT I O N & I N S TA L L AT I O N I S L A N D H O O D P R E PA R AT I O N & I N S TA L L AT I O N U N D E R C A B I N E T P R E PA R AT I O N & I N S TA L L AT I O N C A R E &a...
Page 4 - Cooktop to Hood; V E N T I N G R E Q U I R E M E N T S
4 F O R C O R R E C T V E N T I N G • Allow 28-36" between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of hood.• The best option is to vent vertically through the roof if possible;vent through a side wall if you cannot vent directly above your hood.• Use galvanized steel or metal ducting only....
Page 5 - V E N T I N G O P T I O N S; V E R T I C A L R O O F V E N T I N G; Wall Mounted
5 V E N T I N G O P T I O N S V E R T I C A L R O O F V E N T I N G •Ducting goes vertically above the range hood through the house’s roof. This is the most efficient way to vent and the preferred venting option for all Wall mounted or Island hoods.•A roof cap is needed to protect the ducting from t...
Page 6 - H O R I Z O N T A L W A L L V E N T I N G
6 V E N T I N G O P T I O N S H O R I Z O N T A L W A L L V E N T I N G •This is an alternative option to vertical venting. Ducting goes horizontally from the range hood through the house’s side wall. Depending on the model of hood, venting can go straight through an exterior wall from the back of t...
Page 8 - W A L L H O O D P R E P A R A T I O N; W H A T Y O U W I L L N E E D
8 W A L L H O O D P R E P A R A T I O N W H A T Y O U W I L L N E E D I N S P E C T R A N G E H O O D P R E P A R E D U C T W O R K Power DrillScrewdriversDrill BitsTape MeasureMasking Tape Pencil/Marker Metal or Aluminum HVAC Tape Level Wall Anchors* Scissors/Box Cutter • Check the contents of your...
Page 9 - W A L L H O O D I N S T A L L A T I O N; First draw these markings on the installation area wall; S T E P 1; Find location for mounting the range hood
9 W A L L H O O D I N S T A L L A T I O N First draw these markings on the installation area wall • Center line of installation area.• Location of wall studs nearest to the center line. (One on each side)• Horizontally level line 28-36" above the cook top surface. (Location of the bottom of the ...
Page 10 - S T E P 2; Install Ceiling Chimney Bracket:; S T E P 3; Hang Range Hood and Connect:
10 W A L L H O O D I N S T A L L A T I O N S T E P 2 Install Ceiling Chimney Bracket: • Place the chimney bracket against the ceiling, matching the center point of the bracket with the center line of the installation area.• Mark the locations of the bracket holes on the wall and drill the holes wher...
Page 11 - S T E P 4; Install Grease Filter; This concludes the installation of a wall hood. If you
11 W A L L H O O D I N S T A L L A T I O N S T E P 4 Install Chimney* • Remove protective film coating.• Place the two pieces of chimney on top of the range hood, making sure the vent in the upper section is towards the top and the upper section slides inside the lower section in a telescoping manne...
Page 12 - I S L A N D H O O D P R E P A R A T I O N
12 I S L A N D H O O D P R E P A R A T I O N W H A T Y O U W I L L N E E D I N S P E C T R A N G E H O O D P R E P A R E D U C T W O R K Power DrillScrewdriversDrill BitsTape MeasureMasking Tape Pencil/Marker Metal or Aluminum HVAC Tape Plumb Bob/Laser Level Scissors/Box Cutter 2x4s or Appropriate F...
Page 13 - I S L A N D H O O D I N S T A L L A T I O N; First draw these markings on the installation area ceiling; Mark ceiling
13 I S L A N D H O O D I N S T A L L A T I O N 1 First draw these markings on the installation area ceiling • Center square of installation area• Location of ceiling joists nearest to the installation area. (One on each side) S T E P 1 Mark ceiling • Find the joists in your ceiling. • Find and mark ...
Page 14 - Install Ceiling Bracket:; Install Support Brackets:
14 I S L A N D H O O D I N S T A L L A T I O N 3 S T E P 2 Install Ceiling Bracket: • Drill holes into four ceiling marks from Step 1. These holes should hit ceiling joists or the added framing.• Cut out a hole in the ceiling where the ducting will go and finish preparing the ductwork.• Place chimne...
Page 15 - Install Chimney; S T E P 5; Attach Hood
15 4 I S L A N D H O O D I N S T A L L A T I O N S T E P 4 Install Chimney • Slide inner chimney sleeve over support brackets, covering the ceiling bracket.• Screw into place at the top of ceiling bracket.• Slide outer chimney sleeve over inner chimney sleeve.• Adjust until the bottom chimney sleeve...
Page 16 - S T E P 6; Install Filters
16 S T E P 6 Install Filters • Remove protective tape or film coating.• Insert spring loaded filter in to place. This concludes the installation of a wall hood. If you have any questions about the installation process please call Proline Customer Service at 877.901.5530 or visit prolinerangehoods.co...
Page 17 - U N D E R C A B I N E T H O O D P R E P A R A T I O N
17 U N D E R C A B I N E T H O O D P R E P A R A T I O N W H A T Y O U W I L L N E E D I N S P E C T R A N G E H O O D P R E P A R E D U C T W O R K Power DrillScrewdriversDrill BitsTape MeasureMasking Tape Pencil/Marker Metal or Aluminum HVAC Tape Level Wall Anchors* Scissors/Box Cutter • Check the...
Page 18 - U N D E R C A B I N E T H O O D I N S T A L L A T I O N
18 U N D E R C A B I N E T H O O D I N S T A L L A T I O N First draw these markings on the installation area wall • Center line of installation area• Location of wall studs nearest to the center line. (One on each side) S T E P 1 Find location for mounting the range hood • Trace the outline of your...
Page 19 - Hang & Secure the Range Hood and Connect:
19 U N D E R C A B I N E T H O O D I N S T A L L A T I O N S T E P 2 Hang & Secure the Range Hood and Connect: • Carefully hang the hood on the mounting screws in place from STEP 1. Tighten the mounting screws to secure the hood. The bottom of the hood should match up with the the horizontal lin...
Page 20 - C A R E & C L E A N I N G; W A R N I N G; C L E A N I N G E X T E R I O R S U R F A C E S
20 C A R E & C L E A N I N G W A R N I N G • Never put your hand into the area housing the fan while the fan is operating.• Turn off power to the hood before cleaning.• Make sure your cooktop and hood are cool before cleaning.• Use only the types of cleaning solutions mentioned in this manual.• ...
Page 21 - C L E A N I N G T H E F I L T E R
21 C A R E & C L E A N I N G C L E A N I N G T H E F I L T E R All Proline hoods come with either an aluminum mesh or stainless steel baffle filter. Both types of filters are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. If handwashing your filter, follow the instructions in the “Cleaning Exterior Surfaces...
Page 22 - T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
22 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G N O T H I N G W O R K S • Turn on power at circuit breaker panel or fuse box. Check for tripped breaker or blown fuse.• Make sure hood main power switch is on.• Check the hood’s wiring. L I G H T S N O T T U R N I N G O N • See “NOTHING WORKS”• Swap out lights to det...
Page 23 - W A R R A N T Y; T H R E E Y E A R W A R R A N T Y; st Year; W H O I S C O V E R E D
23 W A R R A N T Y T H R E E Y E A R W A R R A N T Y Parts & Labor- 1st Year For the first year from the date of original purchase, we will repair or replace any parts or components that failed due to manufacturing defects. Parts Only- 2nd & 3rd Year For one year from the date of original pu...
Page 24 - R E T U R N S & E X C H A N G E S; U P O N R E C E I P T O F H O O D; Damaged Returns; Undamaged Returns; E X C H A N G E S
24 R E T U R N S & E X C H A N G E S U P O N R E C E I P T O F H O O D • Inspect your hood for any damage in shipping.• Plug in and test controls (lights, fan). • Call 1-877-901-5530 within 14 days of receiving your hood to report any damage. R E T U R N S Damaged Returns • You must report damag...
