Electrical Requirements
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
IMPORTANT: The hood must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition, or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that the ground path is adequate.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio
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■Do not ground to a gas pipe.
■Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure range hood is properly grounded.
■Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
■The range hood must be connected with copper wire only.
■The range hood should be connected directly to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible armored cable or flexible metallic conduit.
■Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition, or CSA Standards
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare Location
■Do not cut a joist or stud unless absolutely necessary. If a joist or stud must be cut, then a supporting frame must be constructed.
■Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance within the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent.
■We recommend the hood be installed
■Check your ceiling height and the hood height maximum before you select your hood.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install range. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1.If possible, disconnect and move freestanding or
2.Select a flat surface for assembling the unit. Cover that surface with a protective covering.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install range hood. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
3.Using 2 or more people, lift range hood onto protective covering.
4.Determine and mark the centerline on the wall where the canopy hood will be installed.
5.Select a mounting height between 30" and 36" (76.2 cm and 94.1 cm) above the range to the bottom of the hood and mark reference line on the wall.
NOTE: For installation locations with reduced ceilings heights, the vent hood may be installed using the upper vent cover for both vented and
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