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Electrical & Installation requirements
2.1 Electrical requirements
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Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
It is the customer's responsibility:
To contact a qualified electrical installer. To
assure 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.
• Do not ground to a gas pipe.
• Check with a qualified electrician if you are not
sure range hood is properly grounded.
• 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.
The
range
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connected directly to the fused
disconnect (Or circuit breaker) box
through metal electrical conduit.
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.
A U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed conduit connector must be
provided at each end of the power supply conduit
(at the range hood and at the junction box).
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hood
should
be
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained
from:
*
National
Fire
Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
** CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley
Road Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
2.2 Before installing the hood
1. For the most efficient air flow exhaust, use a
straight run or as few elbows as possible.
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WARNING: Vent unit to outside
of building, only.
2. At least two people are necessary for
installation.
3. The hood is fitted with Screws and Drywall
Anchorssuitable for most surfaces, consult a
Qualified Installer,check if they perfectly fit
with your cabinet/wall.
4. Do not use flex ducting.
5. COLD
WEATHER
have
an
additionalbackdraft
installed
to
minimize
airflow and a nonmetallic thermal break to
minimizeconduction of outside temperatures
as part of theductwork. The damper should be
on the cold air side ofthe thermal break.The
break should be as close as possible to where
theducting enters the heated portion of the
house.
6. Make up air: Local building codes may require
the use of Make-Up Air Systems when using
Ducted Ventilation Systems greater than
specified CFM of air movement. The specified
CFM varies from locale to locale. Consult your
HVAC professional for specific requirements in
your area.
Range Hood / User Manual
Protection
Association
installations
should
damper
backward
cold