DCS EH-30SS, EH-36SS manual Safety Practices & Precautions

Safety Practices & Precautions

This euro hood system is designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors and odors from the cooktop area.

WARNING: ALL WALL AND FLOOR OPENINGS WHERE THE EURO HOOD IS INSTALLED MUST BE SEALED.

Consult the cooktop or range installation instructions given by the manufacturer before making any cutouts. MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION- The installation of this euro hood must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards,Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety,Title 24, HUD, Part 280). Four wire power supply must be used and the appliance wiring must be revised. See Electrical Requirements.

•Venting system MUST terminate outside the home.

•DO NOT terminate the ductwork in an attic or other enclosed space.

•DO NOT use 4" laundry-type wall caps.

•Flexible-type ductwork is not recommended.

•DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

•Failure to follow venting requirements may result in a fire.

•Electrical ground is required on this euro hood.

•If cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets or other materials, DO NOT use for grounding.

•DO NOT ground to a gas pipe.

•DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in electrical shock.

•Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the euro hood is properly grounded.

•Failure to follow electrical requirements may result in a fire.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service discon- necting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel. Installation Work And Electrical Wiring Must Be Done By Qualified Person(s) In Accordance With All Applicable Codes And Standards, Including Fire-Rated Construction. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. 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 for 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.

NOTE: Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

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