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Safe Servicing Practices
Safe Servicing Practices
To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, it is important that Safe Servicing Practices be
observed. The following are some limited examples of safe practices.
DO NOT attempt a product repair if you have any doubts as to your ability to complete it in a safe
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and satisfactory manner.
Before servicing or moving an appliance, remove the power cord from the electrical outlet, trip the
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circuit breaker to the OFF position, or remove the fuse.
Never interfere with the proper operation of any safety device.
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USE ONLY REPLACEMENT PARTS CATALOGED FOR THIS APPLIANCE. SUBSTITUTIONS MAY
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DEFEAT COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY STANDARDS SET FOR HOME APPLIANCES.
GROUNDING: The standard color coding for safety ground wires is GREEN, or GREEN WITH
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YELLOW STRIPES. Ground leads are not to be used as current-carrying conductors. It is
EXTREMELY important that the service technician re-establish all safety grounds prior to completion
of service. Failure to do so will create a hazard.
Prior to returning the product to service, ensure that:
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All electrical connections are correct and secure
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All electrical leads are properly dressed and secured away from sharp edges, high-temperature
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components, and moving parts
All non-insulated electrical terminals, connectors, heaters, etc., are adequately spaced away from
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all metal parts and panels
All safety grounds (both internal and external) are correctly and securely connected
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All panels are properly and securely re-assembled
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NOTE
This service manual is intended for use by persons having electrical and mechanical training and a
level of knowledge of these subjects considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade. Broan-
NuTone cannot be responsible, or assume any liability, for injury or damage of any kind arising from
the use of this manual.
Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE WALL RECEPTACLE IS PROPERLY GROUNDED,
HAVE IT CHECKED AND PROPERLY GROUNDED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
A 220-240 volt, 50-60 Hz., A.C., 10 amp fused and grounded electrical supply is required (time-delay
fuse or circuit breaker is recommended). It is recommended that a SEPARATE CIRCUIT serving only this
appliance be provided.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR PLUG ADAPTER WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
