Whirlpool W10018010 Installation Instructions, Electrical Requirements, Prepare Location

Example Vent System

90 elbow		Wall cap
	6 ft (1.8 m)

2ft

(0.6 m)

The following example falls within the maximum vent length of 50 ft (15.2 m).

1	- 90° elbow	= 5.0 ft (1.5 m)
1	- wall cap	= 0.0 ft (0.0 m)
8 ft (2.4 m) straight		= 8.0 ft (2.4 m)
System length		= 13 ft (3.9 m)

Electrical Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Save Installation Instructions for electrical inspector’s use.

It is the customer’s responsibility to contact a qualified electrical installer, and to ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with 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.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician 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, OH 44131-5575

■A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15-amp fused, electrical circuit is required.

■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. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this hood be provided.

■Wire sizes (copper wire only) and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as specified on the model/ serial rating plate. The model/serial plate is located behind the filter on the rear wall of the hood.

■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.

■A ¹⁄₂" (12.7 mm) UL listed or CSA approved strain relief must be provided at each end of the power supply cable (at the range hood and at the junction box).

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Location

■It is recommended that the vent system be installed before hood is installed.

■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.

■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 slide-in range from cabinet opening to provide easier access to rear wall. Otherwise put a thick, protective covering over countertop, cooktop or range to protect from damage or dirt.

2.Determine which venting method to use: roof, wall, or non- vented.

3.Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood. 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.

4.Using 2 or more people, lift range hood onto protective covering.

5.Determine and mark the centerline on the wall where the canopy hood will be installed.

6.Select a mounting height between a minimum of

30" (76.2 cm), and a suggested maximum of 36" (91.4 cm) above the cooking surface and mark a reference line on the wall.

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