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Important Note: please refer to your hood installation
instructions for connecting the remote blower
CAUTION
– To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside
– Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces,
or garages”
Important
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Proper installation is your responsibility. Make
sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the responsibility of the
installer to comply with the clearances specified. To avoid damage to motor bearings and
impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. away from the remote blower. Before
installing remote blower, read the installation instructions for the vent system that will be
used in conjunction with this remote blower.
Care of your remote blower
Disconnect power supply and lock out service panel before cleaning or servicing. To clean,
remove cover and vacuum blower and housing, being careful not to damage blower wheel. The
motor is permanently lubricated. Do not oil or disassemble.
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.
Do not ground to a gas pipe. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure
remote blower is properly grounded. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only supply wired for 15 amp service is required. The blower
motor must be connected with copper wire only. The remote blower must be
connected to the rangehood wiring as described in the rangehood instructions for
connecting the remote blower motor wiring. Flexible armored or nonmetallic cable
must be used. A U.L./CSA- listed strain relief must be
provided at each end of the power supply cable. Wire sizes must conform to the
requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition* or
Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 and C22.2 No. 113-M1984 (or latest edition),** and all
local codes and ordinances. 14 gauge wire (minimum) is recommended.
Copies of standards listed may be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
** CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
