GILES OVH-10-FB, Operation & Service Manual

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Model: OVH-10-FB & 11-FB Safety
Specific Safety Precautions
For your safety, please observe the following precautions when operating or servicing the OVH-10/11-FB Ventless
Hood. Read the following important safety information to avoid personal injury and/or damage to the equipment or
property.
• Always disconnect the source of main power before removing any service panel or cover.
• Failure to ensure that the Power Switch is in the OFF position during servicing or when replacing filters could
result in damage to the equipment, electrical shock or other serious personal injury.
• Failure to comply with these DANGER notices will result in serious injury or even death, equipment or property
damage, and void the warranty.
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DANGER
• DO NOT use or store flammable liquids, or materials that produce flammable vapors, in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance!
• Consult a qualified electrician to ensure that all electrical requirements are met and that the unit is properly
grounded.
• Before installing or servicing this equipment, read the contents of this manual thoroughly.
• Improper installation, adjustments or alterations, or improper service/maintenance could result in serious injury or
even death, damage to equipment or property, and void the warranty.
• Failure to comply with these WARNING notices could result in serious injury or even death, and equipment or
property damage.
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WARNING
• DO NOT block or obstruct the discharge area around the exhaust air diverter on top of the Hood. Doing so may
restrict airflow through the Hood and significantly reduce capture performance. It is recommended to maintain a
sufficient clearance between the top of air diverter and the ceiling to facilitate easy movement, or removal of the
Hood from the appliance when it is directly mounted, should need arise.
• Exercise care when lifting or moving the unit. See Section 1-4.4, Hood Weights .
• DO NOT operate the unit unless you fully understand its components and their intended function. This appliance
is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given adequate instruction and/or supervision concern-
ing its use by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised, or otherwise restricted, to ensure they do not play with or around this appliance.
• DO NOT bend the collection fins or break the ionizer wires of the Electronic Air Cleaner (EAC) cell. Doing so will
prevent it from working properly and may cause power to the appliance, being operated under the hood, to be
shutdown.
• Failure to comply with these CAUTION notices may result in minor to moderate injury, damage to equip-
ment or property, and void the warranty.
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CAUTION