Whirlpool GZ5730XR, GZ5736XR Installation Requirements, Tools and Parts, Location Requirements

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools needed:

■level

■compass or 8" (20.3 cm) circle template

■flat blade screwdriver

■Phillips screwdriver

■pliers

■metal snips

■drill

■1¹⁄₄" and ¹⁄₈"drill bits

■pencil

■ruler

■keyhole saw

■saber saw

■duct tape

Parts needed:

■UL- or CSA-listed, ¹⁄₂" (12.5 mm) strain relief (used with direct wiring only)

■power supply cable

■7" (17.8 cm) round damper if using 7" (17.8 cm) round vent system

■2 twist-on electrical wire connectors

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Hood location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents.

Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical Requirements” section.

It is recommended that the hood be fastened into solid wood. If fastening into drywall or other material, wall anchors or screws with toggle nuts (purchased separately) must be used.

This hood is factory set for non-venting (recirculating) installations. For vented installations see “Installation Instructions” section.

If this hood will be used as a non-vented installation you will also need to purchase a 30" (76.2 cm) Filter Kit, No. 4396291 or 36" (91.4 cm) Filter Kit, No. 4396292 from your dealer.

All openings in ceiling and wall where the hood will be installed must be sealed.

In U.S. only: For power cord connected installations, a UL-listed range hood cord-connection kit (part no. 99524057) must be used. Cord kit has not been evaluated for use in Canada.

Product Dimensions

29-7/8" (75.9 cm) model: GZ5730 Series

35-7/8" (91.1 cm) model: GZ5736 Series

7-1/4"

(18.4 cm)

12-5/8" (32.1 cm)

20"

(50.8 cm)

Electrical Requirements

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 44131-5575

■A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15-amp, fused electrical circuit is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is also recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this hood be provided.

■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 or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable.

■A UL- or CSA-listed strain relief must be provided at each end of the power supply cable. Wire sizes (copper wire only) and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as specified on the model/serial rating plate.

■Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91, latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.

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