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Important Safety Information
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. Please make sure that you read this instruction
booklet before attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the
information contained in this booklet, please contact the Retailer where you purchased your
unit from.
IMPORTANT: Any installation work must be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
The rangehood must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions and all
measurements followed.
If the rangehood is installed for use above a gas appliance then the provision for
ventilation must be in accordance with the Gas Installations standard AS/NZS 5601.1 &
2:2013, the Gas Safety and Measurement Regulations 2010, and the Building
(Specified Systems, Change the Use, and Earthquake-prone Buildings) Regulations 2005
issued under the Building Act 2004.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or to modify this product. Do not tamper with it
or attempt to modify the appliance in any way.
When installing the rangehood, ensure that the following recommended distances are
observed between the highest point on the hob top (including the burners) and the
bottom of the rangehood:
1.
Electric cookers:
700 mm
2.
Gas cookers:
700 mm
3.
Coal/ oil cookers:
800 mm
IMPORTANT: DO NOT SET YOUR RANGEHOOD LESS THAN 700mm ABOVE YOUR
COOKER.
When installed between adjoining wall cabinets, the cabinets must not overhang the
cooktop.
The edges of the rangehood are sharp – be mindful of this as you handle your
appliance, especially during installation and cleaning. DO NOT CLEAN IN BEHIND THE
GREASE FILTERS.
If the room where the rangehood is to be used contains a fuel burning appliance such as
a central heating boiler then its flue must be of the sealed or balanced flue type.
If other types of flue or appliances are fitted, ensure that there is an adequate supply of
air in the room.
When the rangehood is being used in its extractor function, ensure that the ducting is fire
retardant and that there are no bends sharper than 90 degrees as this will reduce the
