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Electrical Requirements
IMPORTANT
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is the customer’s responsibility:
To contact a qualified electrical installer.
To assure 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 recom-
mended 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
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
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.
• If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure below:
1.
Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail leads.
2.
Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of
copper wire using special connectors and/or tools designed
and UL listed for joining copper to aluminum.
•
Follow the electrical connector manufacturer’s recommended
procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with
local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.
• Wire sizes 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 range 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.
• This range hood is equipped with a power supply cord having
a 3 prong grounding plug.
• To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be
plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet,
grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a
mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
• The grounded 3 prong outlet is to be located inside the
cabinet above the range hood at a maximum distance of
33
7
⁄
16
” (85.0 cm) from where the power cord exits the hood.
The grounded 3 prong outlet must be accessible after
installation of the range hood. See illustration.
33
15
⁄
32
"
(85 cm)
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord-connected range hood:
This range hood must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
This range hood is equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric
shock.
Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the range hood is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too
short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the
range hood.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Venting Requirements
(Ducted models only)
• Vent system must terminate to the outdoors, except for non
vented (recirculating) installations.
• Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed
area.
• Do not use 4” (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall cap.
• Use metal vent only. Rigid metal vent is recommended.
Plastic or metal foil vent is not recommended.
• The length of vent system and number of elbows should
be kept to a minimum to provide efficient performance.
For the most efficient and quiet operation:
• Use no more than three 90° elbows.
• Make sure there is a minimum of 24” (61 cm) of straight vent
between the elbows if more than 1 elbow is used.
• Do not install 2 elbows together.
• Use clamps to seal all joints in the vent system.
• The vent system must have a damper. If the roof or wall cap has
a damper, do not use the damper supplied with the range hood.
• Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.
• The size of the vent should be uniform.
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