Whirlpool Vent system installation instructions Electrical requirements

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Electrical requirements

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

It is the customer’s responsibility:

To contact a qualified 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 C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 - latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

Do not ground to a gas pipe.

Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure downdraft vent is properly grounded.

Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.

IMPORTANT:

Save Installation instructions for electrical inspector’s use.

A. A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only electrical supply is required on a separate 15-ampere circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time- delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. The fuse must be sized per local codes in accordance with the electrical rating of the downdraft vent as specified on the model/serial rating plate located on the front of the downdraft vent above the wiring box cover.

B. THE DOWNDRAFT VENT MUST BE CONNECTED WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY.

C. Wire sizes and connections must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91

-latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING — TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable Codes and Standards, including Fire Rated Construction. The combustion airflow needed for safe operation of fuel-burning equipment may be affected by this unit’s operation. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),and the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

D. This downdraft vent should be connected directly to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) through flexible, armored or non- metallic sheathed, copper cable. Allow some slack in the cable so the downdraft vent can be moved if servicing is ever necessary.

E. A U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed, 1/2" (12.7 mm) conduit connector must be provided at each end of the power supply cable (at the downdraft vent and at the junction box).

F. A wiring diagram is located on the downdraft vent base above the wiring box cover.

*National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

**Canadian Standard Association 178 Rexdale Boulevard

Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario M9W 1R3

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Contents Installation Instructions Use and Care Guide Important Observe all governing codes and ordinances Your safety and the safety Others is very importantElectrical requirements Downdraft Vent Must be Connected with Copper Wire onlyCabinet dimensions Product dimensionsCountertop cutout dimensions Recommended for these installationsImportant Countertops with a Bullnosed front edge are not Determining the length of system you need Vent systemRequirements Maximum length of vent systemFittings Excessive Weight HazardCm round vent system Recommended standardInsert downdraft vent into countertop cutout. Two Built-in cabinet location8.3 cm x 35.6 cm vent Kird and YkirdBuilt-in cabinet location Roof ventingWall Installations Roof InstallationsRecommended standard fittings Model Cleaning Use and Care InformationOperating downdraft vent Accessories 30 76.2 cm one-piece trim Part No white Part No black36 91.4 cm one-piece trim Part No white Part No black Instructions d’installation et Avertissement Alimentation électrique Dimensions du placard Dimensions du produitModèle de 76,2 cm 30 po Fosse de fenêtre Conduit LongueurDétermination de la longueur nécessaire du système Décharge par la gauche et par la droite RecommandésCircuit d’évacuation de conduit rond, diam ,2 cm 6 po Décharge vers le basRisque de choc électrique AvertissementModèles Kird et Ykird Raccords standard recommandés Installation muraleInstallation sur le toit Boîte de connexion Information d’utilisation et entretien Fonctionnement du système d’aspiration par le basNettoyage 91,4 cm 36 po AccessoiresGarniture monopièce de 76,2 cm 30 po Garniture monopièce de