NuTone NP64000 manual To Reduce The Risk Of A Range Top Grease Fire

! WARNING ! WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

1.Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number listed in the warranty.

2.Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

3.Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified personnel in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction codes and standards.

4.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 guidelines 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.

5.When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

6.Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

7.Do not use this unit with any additional solid-state speed control device.

8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only steel ductwork.

9.This unit must be grounded.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:

1.SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. IF THE FLAMES DO NOT GO OUT IMMEDIATELY, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

2.NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may be burned.

3.DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels – This could cause a violent steam explosion.

4.Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

A.You own a Class ABC extinguisher and you know how to operate it.

B.The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

C.The fire department has been called.

D.You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

* Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA.

CAUTION

1.For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

2.To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.

3.Your hood motor has a thermal overload which will automatically shut off the motor if it becomes overheated. The motor will restart when it will be cooled down. If the motor continues to shut off and restart, have the hood serviced.

4.For best capture of cooking impurities, the bottom of the hood should be at a minimum of 20’’(24” over a gas range) and at a maximum of 30” above the cooking surface.

5.Two installers are recommended because of the large size and weight of this hood.

a)	Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.	6.	To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air,
	Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that		be sure to duct air outside – Do not exhaust air into
	may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.		spaces within walls or ceiling or into attics, crawl
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or			space or garage.
		7.	This product is equipped with a thermostat which may
	when cooking flaming foods.
c)	Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not		start blower automatically. To reduce the risk of injury
			and to prevent power from being switched on
	be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
			accidentally, switch power off at service panel and
d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate		8.	lock or tag service panel.
	for the size of the surface element.		Because of the high exhausting capacity of this hood,
			you should make sure enough air is entering the
			house to replace exhausted air by opening a window
			close to or in the kitchen.
		9.	To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, the
			NuTone premier NP64000 Series hood must be
			installed with NuTone interior blower models P5 or P8;
			NuTone exterior blower models 331H, 332H, 335 or
			336; NuTone in-line blowers models HLB3, HLB6,
			HLB9, HLB11. Other blowers cannot be substituted.
			(Blowers sold separately.)
		10.	Use with approved cord-connection kit only.
		11.	Please read specification label on product for
	- 2 -		further information and requirements.