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Residential Wall Mount Hood
Important Safety Instructions
1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufac-
turer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at
the address or telephone number listed in the warranty.
2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at
service panel and lock service disconnecting means to
prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When
the service disconnecting means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag,
to the service panel.
3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by
qualified personnel in accordance with all applicable codes
and standards, including fire-rated construction codes and
standards.
4. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gasses through the flue (chimney) of fuel
burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the
heating equipment manufacturer’s guidelines 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.
5. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling , do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
6. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
7. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed control
device.
8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only steel ductwork.
9. This unit must be grounded.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR INJURY TO PEOPLE OBSERVE THE FOLLOW-
ING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE
FIRE:
1. Never leave units unattended at high settings. Boil overs
cause smoking and greasy spil overs that many ignite.
Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
2. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when
cooking flamming foods.
3.Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on the fan or filter.
4. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate
for the size of the surface element
1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO
PREVENT BURNS. IF THE FLAMES DO NOT GO OUT
IMMEDIATELY, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be burned.
3. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishclothes or towels.
This could cause a violent steam explosion.
4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
A.
You own a Class ABC extinguisher and you know how
to operate it.
B .
The Fire is small and contained in the area where it
started.
C .
The fire department has been called
D.
You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
(* Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA)
1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust
hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
2. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced
impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off
power unit.
3. Your hood motor has a thermal overload which will
automatically shut off the motor if it becomes overheated.
The motor will restart when it cools down. If the motor
continues to shut off and restart, have the hood serviced.
4. For best capture of cooking impurities the bottom of the
hood should be at a minimum of 20” (24” over a gas range)
and at a mazimum of 36” above the cooking surface.
5. Two installers are recommended to install this hood, because
of its large size and weight.
6. Please read specification label on product for further
information and requirements.
7. To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be
sure to duct air outside-Do not exhaust air into spaces within
walls or ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces or garage.
8. This product is equipped with a thermostat which
may start blower automatically. To reduce the risk of
injury and to prevent power from being switched on
accidentally, switch power off at service panel and
lock or tag service panel.
9. Because of the high exhausting capacity of this hood,
you should make sure enough air is entering the
house to replace exhaused air by opening a window
close to or in the kitchen.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PEOPLE IN
THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING