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Calculating Vent System Length
To calculate the length of the system you need, add the
equivalent feet (meters) for each vent piece used in the system.
3¹⁄₄
" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Vent System
Example vent system
Electrical Requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest
edition), or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes
and ordinances.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
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A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp, fused electrical circuit is
required.
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If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure
below:
1. Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail
leads.
2. Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of
copper wire using special connectors and/or tools
designed and UL listed for joining copper to aluminum.
Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended
procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with
local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.
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Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of
the appliance as specified on the model/serial rating plate.
The model/serial plate is located behind the filter on the rear
wall of the range hood.
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Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition), or CSA
Standards C22. 1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and
C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes and
ordinances.
Vent Piece
3
¹⁄₄
" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
90° elbow
5.0 ft
(1.5 m)
3
¹⁄₄
" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
flat elbow
12.0 ft
(3.7 m)
3
¹⁄₄
" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
wall cap
0.0 ft
(0.0 m)
Maximum Recommended Length
= 35 ft (10.7 m)
1 - 90° elbow
= 5.0 ft (1.5 m)
8 ft (2.4 m) straight
= 8.0 ft (2.4 m)
1 - wall cap
= 0.0 ft (0.0 m)
Length of 3
¹⁄₄
" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
system
= 13.0 ft (3.9 m)
Wall cap
3
¹⁄₄
" x 10"
(8.3 x 25.4 cm)
elbow
2 ft
(0.6 m)
6 ft (1.8 m)
