TROUBLE SHOOTING
Issue
Possible Cause
After Installation,
The power is not on.
both motors and
lights are not
The wire connection is not secure.
working.
Lights are
The motor(s) is defective.
working, but
The capacitor(s) is defective.
motor(s) is not.
The range hood
The blower system is not secure.
is vibrating.
The turbine impeller/squirrel cage is not
balanced.
Hood is not secured in place.
The motor is
Light Fixture(s) is defective.
working, but the
lights are not
The light wiring(s) is loose.
working.
Light transformer is defective.
The range hood
The range hood is installed outside of the
is not venting
manufacture recommended clearance.
out correctly.
There is no make-up air inside the house.
Obstacle blocking the pipe work.
The pipe size is smaller than the
suggested pipe size.
Cold air is
The pipe connection is not properly sealed.
coming into the
The damper is not installed.
home.
Solution
Make sure the circuit breaker and the unit's power is
ON. Use a voltage meter to check the power supply.
Check and tighten wire connection.
Replace the motor.
Replace capacitor(s).
Tighten the turbine impeller/squirrel cage and air
chamber.
Replace the turbine impeller/squirrel cage.
Check the installation of hood, tighten the mounting
bracket.
Replace the Light Fixture(s).
Check wire continuity from processor board to light
transformer to halogen light housing(s).
Check power input and power output on the light
transformer. If it's needed, replace the light
transformer.
Adjust the clearance between the range hoods and
cook top to 27" to 32". For Island range hood, the
clearance between the range hoods and cook top is
30" to 36".
Open the window to enhance the performance of the
range hood by creating a sufficient make-up air.
Remove all obstacles from the duct work.
Change the ducting according to the manufacture
suggestion.
Check the pipe installation.
By installing the damper, it will help to eliminate air
backflow.
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