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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
For residential use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and/or vapors.
CAUTION
Range hood may have very sharp edges; please wear protective gloves
when
installing, cleaning or
servicing the unit.
This appliance must be installed by a qualified technician. The manufacturer declines all responsibility
in case of failure to adhere to safety standards. Install this hood in accordance with all the specified
requirements.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, observe the following:
•
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact
the manufacturer.
•
Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at the service panel and lock the service
disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. If the service
disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a noticeable warning device, such as a tag,
to the service panel.
•
Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all
applicable codes & standards, including
Fire‐rated
construction.
•
Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the chimney
(chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back
‐drafting.
•
Follow the heating equipment manuf
acturer’s gu
ideline and safety standards such as those
published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
•
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities.
•
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
•
Do not make alterations to the original wiring.
•
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your hood unless it is specifically recommended in
this manual.
•
All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician
.
