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Electrical requirements
IMPORTANT
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is the customer’s responsibility:
To contact a quali!ed electrical installer.
To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*, or CSA Standards
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a quali!ed electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a quali!ed electrician if you are not sure range hood is properly grounded.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
IMPORTANT
Save Installation Instructions for electrical inspector’s use.
The range hood must be connected with copper wire only.
The range hood should be connected directly to the fused disconnect (Or circuit breaker) box through metal electrical conduit.
Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 — lat- est edition*,or CSA Standards
A U.L.- or
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
*National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy,Massachusetts 02269
**CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, Ohio
Before installing the hood
1.For the most effcient air flow exhaust, use a straight run or as few elbows as possible.
Vent unit to outside of building and recirculating.
2.At least two people are necessary for installation.
3.The hood is fitted with Screws and Drywall Anchors suitable for most surfaces, consult a Qualified Installer, check if they perfectly fit with your cabinet/wall.
4.Do not use flex ducting.
5.COLD WEATHER installations should have an additional backdraft damper that is already installed to minimize backward cold air flow and a nonmetallic thermal break to minimize conduction of outside temperatures as part
of the ductwork. The damper should be on the cold air side of the thermal break. The break should be as close as possible
to where the ducting enters the heated portion of the house.
6.Make up air: Local building codes may require the use of
The specified CFM varies from locale to locale. Consult your HVAC professional for specific requirements in your area.