GE PVWC924, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS .
GENERAL
• Carefully read the following important information regarding installation safety and
maintenance. Keep this information booklet accessible for further consultations.
The appliance has been designed for use in the DUCTING version Fig.2A (air exhaust to the
outside) or FILTERING version Fig.2B (Optional) air circulation on the inside.
• In order to transform the hood from DUCTING version into FILTERING version the carbon
filters must be ordered at your distributor as accessory.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A . Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance
with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
B . Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue
(chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment
manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
C . When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities .
D . Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
E . This unit must be grounded .
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK .
• Power Supply Connection:
For connection to the power supply refer to the follows Fig.8:
BLACK = L line
WHITE = N neutral
GREEN/YELLOW = G ground
- A double-pole switch properly rated must be installed to provide the range hood power
supply disconnection .
- Connect the electrical conduit to the Field Wiring Compartment using listed conduit fittings.
- Carry out the power supplly connection in accordance with the national electric code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-1999 .
- Insert the wires into the box, then close the box cover, securing it using the screws that
were previously removed.
The appliance must be installed at a minimum height of 26 inches (66 cm) from an electric
cooker stove, or 30 inches (76 cm) from gas or combined cooker stoves. If a connection
ductwork composed of two parts is used, the upper part must be placed outside the lower part.
Do not connect the range hood exhaust duct air to the same duct air used to exhaust hot air
or fumes from other appliances other than electrical. Before proceeding with the assembly
operations, remove the anti-grease filter(s) (Fig.7) so that the unit is easier to handle.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: Before making electrical connections to power supply, the
electrical box must be secured in place as indicated in Fig .1 .
Before installing the appliance fix the electrical box as indicated in Fig.1.