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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT:
• Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
• Itisthecustomer’sresponsibility:
o Tocontactaqualiedelectricalinstaller.
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.
• Ifcodespermitandaseparategroundwireisused,itisrecommendedthataqualiedelectriciandeterminethat
the ground path is adequate.
• Do not ground to a gas pipe.
• Checkwithaqualiedelectricianifyouarenotsurethattherangehoodisproperlygrounded.
• Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
• Save installation instructions for electrical inspector’s use.
• The range hood must be connected with copper wire only.
• Therangehoodshouldbeconnecteddirectlytothefuseddisconnect(orcircuitbreaker)boxthroughmetalelectrical
conduit.
• WiresizesmustconformtotherequirementsoftheNationalElectricalCodeANSI/NFPA70latestedition*and
all local codes and ordinances.
• U.L.(underwrittersLaboratories)listedconduitconnectormustbeprovidedateachendofthepowersupplyconduit
(attherangehoodandatthejunctionbox).
*Copiesofthestandardslistedmaybeobtainedfrom:
National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Electric requirements
• Theseventhoodsmustbepowersupplied120V,60Hz,andconnectedtoanindividual,properlygroundedbranch
circuit, and protected by 15 or 20 Amps circuit breaker or fuse.
• Wiring must be two wire with ground.
• If the electrical supply does not meet above requirements, call a licensed electrician before proceeding.
• Routehousewiringasclosetotheinstallationlocationaspossible,intheceilingorbackwall.
• 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
• Forthemostefcientairowexhaust,useastraightrunorasfewelbowsaspossible.
CAUTION: Vent unit to outside of building only.
• At least two people are needed for installation.
• Onaverageonetothreehoursarenecessarytocompleteinstallation(withoutconsideringcuttobedoneonwall
and/oroncabinet,installationducts,conduitandelectricalconnectionstothemains).
• Thehoodisttedwithscrewssuitableforwoodenwalls,consultaqualiedinstaller,checkiftheyperfectlytwith
your cabinet/wall.
• Wall fastener anchors may be required for installation to concrete wall, etc.
• Donotuseexducting.
• COLDWEATHERinstallationsshouldhaveanadditionalnonreturnvalve(Accessorynotprovidedwiththehood)
installedtominimizebackwardcoldairowandathermalbreaktominimizeconductionofoutsidetemperatures
as part of the duct work. The damper should be on the cold air side of the thermal break. The break should be as
close as possible to where the ducting enters to the heated portion of the house.
• Make up air local building codes may require the use of makeup air systems when using ducted ventilation systems
greaterthanspeciedCFMofairmovement.ConsultyourHVACprofessionalforspecicrequirementsinyour
area.
Electrical & Installation Requirements