Whirlpool 24" (58 CM) Installation Instructions, Electrical Requirements, Prepare Location

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Electrical Requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Ensure 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.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road

Cleveland, OH 44131-5575

A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp, fused electrical circuit is required.

It is not recommended to ground to a gas pipe.

It is not recommended to have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.

If the house has aluminum wiring follow the procedure below:

1.Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail leads.

2.Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of copper wire using special connectors and/or tools designed and UL listed for joining copper to aluminum.

Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.

Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial plate is located behind the filter on the rear wall of the hood.

Wire sizes 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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Location

NOTE: For vented installations, it is recommended that the vent system be installed before hood is installed.

Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance within the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent.

1.For vented installations, determine which venting method to use: roof or wall.

2.Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood. Place covering over that surface.

Determine Wiring Hole Location

Cut only one 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm) diam. wiring access hole. See Step 2 for wiring hole location instructions. Either wiring hole can be used.

1.Determine and clearly mark a vertical centerline on the wall and cabinet in the area the vent opening will be made.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install range hood.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

3.Using two or more people, lift the range hood onto covered surface.

4.If cabinet has recessed bottom, add wood filler strips on each side. Install screws to attach filler strips in locations shown.

 

Wood filler strips

 

(recessed cabinet

3"

bottoms only)

 

(7.6 cm)

 

A

A.Centerline

Cabinet

bottom

3"Wall (7.6 cm)

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30" (76.2 CM), 24" (58 CM), 36" (91.4 CM) specifications

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