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Installation and connection
In the event of problems,
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contact the Authorized Service
Centre. To prevent any damage,
only remove the appliance from
its packaging at the time of
installation.
Preparing for installation
WARNING: This is a heavy
product; the hood should only be
lifted and installed by two or more
people.
Electrical Requirements
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
Ensure that the electrical installa-
tion is adequate and in conformance
with National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70 (latest edition), or CSA
Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Elec-
trical 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 recom-
mended 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,
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15-amp, fused electrical circuit
is required.
If the house has aluminum wiring,
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follow the procedure below:
Connect a section of solid
1.
copper wire to the pigtail leads.
Connect the aluminum wiring
2.
to the added section of copper
wire using special connectors
and/or tools designed and UL
listed for joining copper to alu-
minum.
Follow the electrical connector man-
ufacturer's recommended proce-
dure. Aluminum/copper connection
must conform with local codes and
industry accepted wiring practices.
Wire sizes and connections must
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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 range hood.
Wire sizes must conform to the
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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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