Electrical Requirements; Installation Instructions; Prepare Location - Whirlpool 30" (76.2 CM) Manual

Example Vent System
90 elbow
6 ft (1.8 m)
2 ft
(0.6 m)
The following example falls within the maximum vent length of
35 ft (10.7 m).
1 - 90° elbow = 5.0 ft (1.5 m)
1 - wall cap = 0.0 ft (0.0 m)
8 ft (2.4 m) straight = 8.0 ft (2.4 m)
System length = 13 ft (3.9 m)

Electrical Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Save
Installation Instructions for electrical inspector's use.
It is the customer's responsibility to contact a qualified electrical
installer, and to ensure that the electrical installation is adequate
and in conformance with 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.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
It is recommended that the vent system be installed before
hood is installed.
Do not cut a joist or stud unless absolutely necessary. If a
joist or stud must be cut, then a supporting frame must be
constructed.
Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance
within the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent.
Check your ceiling height and the hood height maximum
before you select your hood.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install range.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1. If possible, disconnect and move freestanding or slide-in
range from cabinet opening to provide easier access to rear
wall. Otherwise, put a thick, protective covering over
countertop, cooktop or range to protect from damage or dirt.
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Wall cap

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Location

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
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.
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.
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 flexible armored or
nonmetallic sheathed copper cable. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this hood be provided.
Wire sizes (copper wire only) and connections must conform
with 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 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.
A ¹⁄₂" (12.7 mm) UL listed or CSA approved strain relief must
be provided at each end of the power supply cable (at the
range hood and at the junction box).
2. Determine which venting method to use: roof, wall, or non-
vented.
3. Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood. Cover
that surface with a protective covering.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
range hood.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
4. Using 2 or more people, lift range hood onto protective
surface.
5. Determine and mark the centerline on the wall where the
hood will be installed.
6. Select a mounting height above the cooking surface to the
bottom of the hood which is between a minimum of
30" (76.2 cm) and a suggested maximum of 36" (91.4 cm).
Mark a reference line on the wall.
NOTE: For installation locations with reduced ceiling heights,
the hood may be installed using the lower vent cover for both
vented and non-vented (recirculating) installations.