Air King AV1213 Operating Manual

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS -
AV Series
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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE, INSTALL, OPERATE OR MAINTAIN THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY OBSERVING ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to person, including the following:
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND
INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a) Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.If you have
questions, contact the manufacturer.
b) Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel
and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being
switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot
be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to
the service panel.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND
INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a) Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-related construction.
b) Sufficient air is needed for proper 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.
c) When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical
wiring and other hidden utilities.
CAUTION:
FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO
EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND TO PROPERLY
EXHAUST AIR, BE SURE TO DUCT AIR OUTSIDE - DO NOT VENT EXHAUST
AIR INTO SPACES WITHIN WALLS OR CEILINGS OR INTO ATTICS, CRAWL
SPACES, OR GARAGES.
d) Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
e) This unit must be grounded.
f) To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers,
keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.
g) Read all instructions before installing or using range hood.
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WARNING:
NOT USE THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils
slowly on low or medium settings.
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing
food (ie. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on fan filter.
d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size
of the surface element.
WARNING:
EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray,
then turn off burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do
not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned.
c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels -
a violent steam explosion will result.
d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
WARNING:
DUCTWORK.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE
You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already
know how to operate it.
The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
The fire department is being called.
You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL
Range Hood
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