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Calculating Vent System
Length
To calculate the length of the system you need,
add the equivalent feet (meters) for all vent
pieces used in the system.
ELECTRICAL
REQIUREMENTS
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Ensure that the electrical installation is adequate
and in conformance with the National Electrical
Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition), or CSA
Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition), 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.
A copy of the above code standards can be
obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
■ A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp, fused
electrical circuit is required.
■ If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the
procedure below:
1. Connect a section of solid copper wire to the
pigtail leads.
2. Connect the aluminum wiring to the copper
wire using special connectors and/or tools
designed and UL listed for joining copper to
aluminum.
Follow the manufacturer's recommended
procedure for the electrical connector.
Aluminum/copper connection must conform to
local codes and industry accepted wiring
practices.
■ Wire sizes and connections must conform to
the rating of the appliance as specified on the
model/serial rating plate. The model/serial plate
is located behind the filter on the rear wall of the
range hood.
■ 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.
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