
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
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.
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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
-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
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
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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