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Electrical & Installation requirements
Electrical requirements
IMPORTANT
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Ensure 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 recom-
mended that a qualied electrician determine that the ground path is
adequate.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
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.
• Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of the
appliance as specied on the model/serial rating plate. The model
serial plate is located on the front of the downdraft vent, above the
wiring box cover.
• 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.
Before installing the hood
NOTE: Downdraft vent is installed directly behind the cooktop.
Install the downdraft vent rst, then install the cooktop.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
• Have a qualied technician install the downdraft vent. It is the
installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances
specied on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating
plate is located on the front of the downdraft vent above the
terminal box cover.
• Downdraft vent location should be away from strong draft areas,
such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents or fans.
• Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given
dimensions provide minimum clearance.
• Consult the cooktop manufacturer installation instructions before
making any cutouts.
• Check that the downdraft vent and cooktop location will clear the
cabinet walls, backsplash, and rear wall studs inside the cabinet.
• Check for the minimum distance between the front edge of the
countertop and the front edge of the cooktop. The minimum
horizontal distance between the overhead cabinets is the same as
the width of the installed downdraft vent.
• All openings in ceiling and wall where the downdraft vent will be
installed must be sealed.
• Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical
Requirements” section.
• When installing the downdraft vent, the cabinet drawer will need to
be removed and the drawer front installed permanently to the
cabinet.
Cabinet Construction:
Downdraft vent is designed for use in a cabinet with a depth of
24” (61 cm). Some installations require a countertop deeper than
25” (63.5 cm). See the “Countertop Cutout Dimensions Chart.”
The maximum depth of the overhead cabinet is 13” (33 cm).
Overhead cabinets installed at either side of the downdraft vent
must be 18” (45.7 cm) above the cooking surface.
For Mobile Home Installations
The installation of this downdraft vent must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards, Title 24
CFR, Part 328 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home
Construction and Safety, title 24, HUD, Part 280) or when such
standard is not applicable, the standard for Manufactured Home
Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and
Setups) ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A, or latest edition, or with local
codes.
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