GE ZV800 Installation Preparation, Advance Planning, Power Supply, Grounding instructions

Installation Preparation

ADVANCE PLANNING

• Determine the exact location of the vent hood.	• Use metal ductwork only. These hoods must use
• Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors.	6” round duct. It can transition to 3-1/4” x 12”,
• Use the shortest and straightest duct route possible.	reducing the maximum equivalent duct length to
	75 feet.
For satisfactory performance, duct run should not
	• Install a wall cap with damper or roof cap at the
exceed 100 ft. equivalent length for any duct
configurations.	exterior opening. Order the wall or roof cap and any
• Refer to “Duct Fittings” chart to compute the	transition needed in advance.
maximum permissible length for duct runs to the	Wall Framing for Adequate Support
outdoors.
	• This vent hood is heavy. Adequate structural support
CAUTION: To reduce risk of fire and to
	must be provided in all types of installations. The
properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside –	hood must be secured to vertical studs in the wall,
do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or	or to a horizontal support. For wall mounting
ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces, or garages.	installations, see pages 9 and 14. For under-cabinet
PRUDENCE : Il faut prendre soin	installations, see page 20.
	• The vent hood and wall cabinet, if used, should be on
d’installer un conduit vers l’extérieur pour réduire le	site before final framing and wall finishing. This will
risque d’incendie et pouvoir évacuer l’air correctement.	also help to accurately locate the duct work and
Il ne faut pas évacuer l’air correctement. Il ne faut pas	electrical service.
évacuer l’air dans l’espace entre les parois d’un mur,
un plafond ou un grenier, un espace sanitaire ou un
garage.
POWER SUPPLY
IMPORTANT – (Please read carefully)	• Route house wiring through conduit as close to the
WARNING:	installation location as possible, in the ceiling or
	back wall.
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE	• Use a conduit connector to secure the conduit to
PROPERLY GROUNDED.	the junction box.
ADVERTISSEMENT :	• Connect the wiring to the house wiring in accordance
	with local codes.
POUR DES RAISONS DE SÉCURITÉ, CET APPAREIL
DOIT ÊTRE CORRECTEMENT MIS À LA TERRE.	Grounding instructions
Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before	The grounding conductor must be connected to
beginning installation.	a ground metal, permanent wiring system, or an
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with	equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the hood.
this appliance. Follow National electrical codes or	WARNING: The improper connection of
prevailing local codes and ordinances.
Electrical supply	the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
	of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
These vent hoods must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and	service representative if you are in doubt whether the
connected to an individual, properly grounded branch	appliance is properly grounded.
circuit, and protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker	ADVERTISSEMENT :
or time delay fuse.
• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.	Le mauvais branchement du fil de mise à la terre peut
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above	causer un choc électrique. En cas de doute, consulter
	un électricien qualifié ou un technicien pour déterminer
requirements, call a licensed electrician before
	si l’appareil est à la terre.
proceeding.

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