For installations in which the fan is connected to a range hood, or if an exhaust grille connected to the fan is located near the cooking surface as shown below, be sure to observe the following safety warnings:
WARNING |
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
A.Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
B.Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or flambeing food (i.e. Crepe Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe).
C.Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
D.Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY
GALVANIZED STEEL DUCTWORK WHERE
REQUIRED TO USE METAL DUCT.
(Note: If the fan is not connected to a range hood or a grille in the vicinity of the cooking surface, other approved ducting may be used as described in "Ducting" section of basic instructions.)
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A.SMOTHER FLAMES with a
EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
B.NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned.
C.DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion could result.
D.Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1.You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
2.The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3.The fire department is being called.
4.You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
aBased on "Kitchen Firesafety Tips" published by NFPA.
may be inspected and cleaned by removing the two screws from the hinged
BACKDRAFTING AND VENTILATION EQUIPMENT
access panel. The blower assembly can now be swung open for cleaning the wheel.
DISCLAIMER:
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR/ INSTALLER TO DETERMINE THE SUITABILITY OF THIS EQUIPMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE POTENTIAL FOR BACK DRAFTING NATURALLY VENTED FLUE DEVICES AND/OR AFFECTING RADON ENTRY.
IMPACT OF EXHAUST FANS:
In especially tight homes heated with naturally vented appliances, such as gas, oil or
even though often at lower flow rates, the potential for backdrafting the flue of these appliances does exist, and represents a dangerous situation.
The International Fuel Gas Code, Appendix D,- (http://www2.iccsafe.org/ states/Seattle/seattle_fuelgas/PDFs_ fuelgas/Appendix%20D.pdf) provides a Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation.
This procedure should be followed to determine the presence of adequate combustion air, while all exhaust fans are operating at maximum speed, and all doors and windows are closed.
In the event that backdrafting occurs, steps must be taken to provide sufficient combustion air to the furnace or boiler, following the guidelines of the National Fuel Gas Code and all state and local codes.
MECHANICAL SUPPLY FANS: Mechanical supply of outdoor air tends to reduce the potential and frequency of
backdraft by reducing the contributing negative pressures. However, because of a multitude of factors, including the wide range of exhausting appliances that may be present, effects of wind and building shape, presence of multiple chimneys, building leakage and use of operable windows, no one can assure elimination of backdraft conditions
so long as atmospherically vented combustion equipment is present in the home.
American ALDES Ventilation Corporation accepts no liability for backdraft conditions resulting from negative pressures. Nor does American ALDES make representation that blending supply ventilators are adequate to prevent such occurrences.
SEE THE
THREE (3) YEAR WARRANTY
INFORMATION EXPLAINED ON THE
BACK PAGE.
NOTE:
THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL
PRIOR WARRANTIES
