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.
IMPORTANT
Save Installation Instructions for
electrical inspector's use.
The range hood must be connected with
copper wire only.
The range hood should be 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).
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained
from:
* National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
** CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley
Road Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
Before installing the hood
At least two people are necessary for installation. Wear gloves
to protect against sharp edges.
All fastener location must span the studs otherwise proceed
as follows:
Cutout drywall along marked lines. Install wood blocking
between studs and make sure it is flush with existing stud
front. Make sure all mounting screws will anchor to added
studs. Replace drywall and refinish.
When used in recirculation mode, To Reduce the Risk of
Fire and Shock use only conversion kit Model: Kit carbon
filter Shell
Use
The hood has been made for use in the internal recirculating
filtering version.
Cooking fumes and steam are aspirated inside the hood,
filtered and cleaned, passing through the fat filter/s and the
carbon filter/s that MUST be supplied with the hood.
Installation
CAUTION: The means of fixing supplied with the hood,
are exclusively suitable for fixing on concrete or brick
ceiling.
Specialised personnel must carry out
both the electrical and the mechanical
installation.
Do not cut a joist or stud unless absolutely necessary. If a joist
or stud must be cut, then a supporting frame must be
constructed.
Fittings material is provided to secure the hood to most types
of walls/ceilings.
However, a qualified technician must verify suitability of the
fittings materials in accordance with the type of wall/ceiling.
Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance
within the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent.
Hood installation height above cooktop is the users
preference.
CAUTION:
FOR GAS RANGES
INSTALLATION: MOUNT THIS HOOD SO
THAT THE BOTTOM EDGE IS AT 30" (76,2
CM) ABOVE THE COOKING SURFACE.
FOR ELECTRIC RANGES INSTALLATION:
MOUNT THIS HOOD SO THAT THE
BOTTOM EDGE IS NOT LESS THAN 24" (61
CM) ABOVE THE COOKING SURFACE.
HOUSEHOLD USE. PLEASE, READ
INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC
APPLICATION.
If the instructions for installation for the gas
hob specify a greater distance, this must be
adhered to.
Check your ceiling height and the hood
height maximum before you select your
hood.
Consult last pages of this manual for installation instruction
and electrical connection steps.
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