DCS 221712, Installation Manual

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SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air to
outside. Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceiling, nor into
attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
NOTE: Unit MUST be vented to the outside of the building.
IMPORTANT: Refer to ducting information supplied in this manual.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock or injury to persons, all vent hoods
must be installed with ventilators that have been approved for use with the
hood.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal duct work.
Install this hood in accordance with all requirements specified.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this hood with any
external solid state speed control device.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a rangetop grease fire,
observe the following: Turn burner off first. Smother flames with a close-
fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray. Be careful to prevent burns. If the
flames do not go out immediately evacuate and call the fire department.
Never pick up a flaming pan - You may be burned. DO NOT USE WATER,
including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result.
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1) You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already
know how to operate it.
2) The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3) The fire department is being called.
4) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, the Island
Hood (IVS40/52) must be installed with the chimney structure (IVCK)
supplied in the separate box. Custom parts cannot be substituted.