Safety Instructions
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Read all safety instructions before
using this appliance.
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Read this use & care guide carefully before using
your new ventilation hood to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
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Ensure proper installation and servicing. This
appliance must be properly installed and grounded
by a qualified technician.
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Warranty service must be performed by Wolf factory
certified service.
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Installation work and electrical wiring must be done
by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applica-
ble codes and standards, including fire-rated
construction codes and standards.
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Use the ventilation hood only in the manner intended
by Wolf Appliance, Inc. If you have questions,
contact us at 800-222-7820.
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Before servicing or cleaning, switch power off at the
service panel and lock the service disconnecting
means to prevent power from being switched on
accidentally. When the service disconnecting means
can not be locked, securely fasten a prominent
warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
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Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of
fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.
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Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guide-
line and safety standards such as those published
by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the local
code authorities.
GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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For general ventilating use only. Do not use this
ventilation hood to exhaust hazardous or explosive
materials and vapors.
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Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
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To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, this hood should
only be used with fan speed control CM-18RT1 and
CM-18RSTU2. Do not use this hood with an addi-
tional speed control device.
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For best capture of cooking impurities, the bottom of
the hood should be a minimum of 30" (762) and a
maximum of 36" (914) above the countertop.
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To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy or unbal-
anced impellers, keep drywall spray, construction
dust, etc. off power unit.
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When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities.
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Please read the specification label on the ventilation
hood for further information and requirements.
To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust
air, always duct air outside. Do not vent exhaust air
into spaces within walls or ceilings or into attics,
crawl spaces or garages.