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and o_inances.
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.
Qualified Installer, check if they perfectly fit with
your cabinet/wall.
4, Do not use flex ducting.
,
COLD WEATHER installationsshould have an
additional backdraft damper installed to minimize
backward cold air flow and a nonmetallic thermal
break to minimize conduction of outside
temperatures as part of the ductwork.
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 the heated portion of
the house.
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 edi-
tion*, or CSA Standards 022.1-94, Canadian Electri-
cal Code Part 1 and 022.2 No. 0-M91 - latest edi-
tion** and all local codes and ordinances.
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Make up air: Local building codes may require the
use of Make-Up Air Systems when using Ducted
Ventilation Systems greater than specified OFM of
air movement.
The specified OFM varies from locale to locale.
Consult your HVAC professional for specific
requirements in your area.
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 Cleve-
land, Ohio 44131-5575
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