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Installation Requirements
Electrical Requirements
IMPORTANT
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is the customer’s responsibility:
To contact a qualified electrical installer.
To assure 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.
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, 15-amp, fused electrical circuit is required.
• If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure below:
1. Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail leads.
2. Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of copper wire using special connectors and/or tools
designed and UL listed for joining copper to aluminum.
• Follow the electrical connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure. Aluminum/copper connection
must conform with local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.
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Wire sizes 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 range 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).
Venting Requirements (Ducted Models Only)
• Vent system must terminate outdoors.
• Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed area.
• Do not use a 4” (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall cap.
• Use metal vent only. Rigid metal vent is recommended. Plastic or metal foil vent is not recommended.
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The length of the vent system and the number of elbows should be kept to a minimum to provide efficient
performance.
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