Miele DA 398-5 Operating And Installation Instructions page 7

Installation
,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
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a) Installation work and electrical
wiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction.
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b) Sufficient air is needed for
combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue (chimney of fuel
burning equipment to prevent back
drafting. Follow the heating equipment
manufacturer's guideline and safety
standards such as those published by
the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) and the American Society for
Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and
the local code authorities.
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c) When cutting or drilling into the
wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical
wiring and other hidden utilities.
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d) Ducted hoods must always be
vented to the outdoors.
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e) Do not use this hood with any
solid-state speed control device.
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f) Do not use an extension cord to
connect the appliance to electricity.
Extension cords do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance,
(e.g. danger of overheating).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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cooktops that burn solid fuel.
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given by the manufacturer of the
cooktop, follow the minimum safety
distances between a cooktop and the
bottom of the hood given in the
"Appliance dimensions" section of this
manual.
If local building codes require a greater
safety distance, follow their
requirement.
If there is more than one appliance
beneath the hood and they have
different minimum safety distances
always select the greater distance.
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an active chimney, dryer vent, vent flue,
or room ventilating ductwork.
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connecting an exhaust hood vent to an
existing, inactive chimney or vent flue.
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used to install the ductwork must be
made of approved non-flammable
materials.
,WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE USE ONLY METAL
DUCTWORK.
g) Do not install this hood over
h) Provided a larger distance is not
i) Never connect an exhaust hood to
j) Seek professional advice before
k) Any fittings, sealant, or materials
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