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ELECTRICAL REqUIREmENTS
ImPORTANT:
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Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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It is the customer's responsibility:
o To contact a qualified electrical installer.
o To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA70 latest edition* and all local codes and ordinances.
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If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.
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Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure that the range hood is properly grounded.
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Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
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Save installation instructions for electrical inspector's use.
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The range hood must be connected with copper wire only.
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The range hood should be connected directly to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through metal electrical
conduit.
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Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 latest edition* and
all local codes and ordinances.
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U.L. (underwritters Laboratories) listed conduit connector must be provided at each end of the power supply conduit
(at the range hood and at the junction box).
* Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Electric requirements
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These vent hoods must be power supplied 120 V, 60 Hz, and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch
circuit, and protected by 15 or 20 Amps circuit breaker or fuse.
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Wiring must be two wire with ground.
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If the electrical supply does not meet above requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.
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Route house wiring as close to the installation location as possible, in the ceiling or back wall.
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The hood must be connected to the house wiring in accordance with the local codes.
CAUTION:
This appliance should be properly grounded.
Before installing the hood
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For the most efficient air flow exhaust, use a straight run or as few elbows as possible.
CAUTION: Vent unit to outside of building only.
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At least two people are needed for installation.
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On average one to three hours are necessary to complete installation (without considering cut to be done on wall
and/or on cabinet, installation ducts, conduit and electrical connections to the mains).
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The hood is fitted with screws and wall anchors suitable for most surfaces, consult a qualified installer, check if
they perfectly fit with your cabinet/wall.
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Do not use flex ducting.
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COLD WEATHER installations should have an additional non return valve (Accessory not provided with the hood)
installed to minimize backward cold airflow and a thermal break to minimize conduction of outside temperatures
as part of the duct work. The damper should be on the cold air side of the thermal break.
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Makeup air local building codes may require the use of makeup air systems when using ducted ventilation systems
greater than specified CFM of air movement. Consult your HVAC professional for specific requirements in your
area.
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