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c. elecTrical reQuireMenTs
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES
ImPORTANT: It is the customer's responsibility to contact a qualified electrical in-
staller and assure that the electrical installation is adequate and complies with the
National Electrical Code, or CSA standards and all local codes and ordinances.
1. Save installation instructions for electrical inspector's use.
2. If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that
a qualified electrician determine if the ground path is adequate.
3. DO NOT use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
4. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK - This range hood must be properly grounded.
5. The range hood must be connected with copper wire only.
6. The range hood should be connected directly to the junction (or circuit
breaker) box through flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable.
Allow some slack in the cable so the appliance can be moved if servicing is
ever necessary.
7. A UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector must be provided
at each end of the power supply cable (at the range hood and at the
junction box).
8. When making the electrical connection, cut a 3.2 cm (1-1/4 in.) hole
in the wall. A hole cut through wood must be sanded until smooth.
A hole through metal must have a grommet.
9. When cutting or drilling into the wall or ceiling, do not damage
electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
10. 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 -
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latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances.
11. Connect three wires according to colour (Black to Black, White to
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Electrical grounding is required for this range hood.
*
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure whether the range
hood is properly grounded.
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Failure to follow electrical requirements may result in a fire.
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A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in electrical shock.
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If the hot/cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic nonmetallic gaskets or
other materials, DO NOT use for grounding.
* * DO NOT ground to a gas pipe.
WARNING
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