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.

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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

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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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