Important Safety Notice
• Ducted fans MUST always be vented to the outdoors.
• DO NOT vent exhaust into spaces between walls, crawl spaces, ceiling, attics or garages.
• Any old duct work should be cleaned or replaced if necessary to avoid the possibility of a grease fire.
• Check all joints on duct work to insure proper
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Use only metal ductwork and this unit MUST be grounded.
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Before servicing or cleaning unit, turn OFF circuit breaker or fuse at the service panel. Lock the
service panel to prevent power from being switched ON accidentally.
• When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, be careful not to damage electrical wiring or other
hidden utilities.
• All electrical wiring must be properly installed, insulated and grounded.
• Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact
the vendor.
• DO NOT touch the bottom side of the range hood directly after usage because it may be hot. Wait
until it has cooled.
• Make sure to inspect shipment and it's contents as soon shipment is received.
• Plug in and test range hood and all its functions, (refer to Range Hood Operations, Page 14),
directly after receiving shipment, and before scheduling an installer.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A STOVE TOP GREASE FIRE:
• Clean grease laden surfaces frequently.
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Clean the range hood frequently.
• Keep all surfaces clean from grease or oil build up.
• Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan, baffle, spaces, filter, any surfaces of the range
hood or surrounding area.
• Always turn range hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods. Use high
settings on cooking range only when necessary.
• Never leave burners or cook top at high settings unattended. Boil overs cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
• Always use appropriate cookware and utensils size.
• Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A STOVE TOP GREASE FIRE:
• SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn OFF the burner.
BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—you may be burned.
• KEEP FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AWAY FROM FLAMES. If the flames DO NOT
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT or dial your local emergency
service immediately.
• DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels — a violent steam explosion may result.
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
• You know you have a Class A, B, C extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
• The fire is small and contained in the area where it is started.
• The fire department is being called.
• You can fight the fire while maintaining a safe exit path.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GAS LEAKS:
• Extinguish any open flame.
• DO NOT turn on the range hood fan or any type of ventilator.
• DO NOT turn on the lights or any type of appliance.
• Open all doors and windows to disperse the gas. If you still smell gas, call the gas company and
fire department, or dial your local emergency service immediately.
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and all joints should be properly taped.
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