WARNING:
To reduce the risk of a range top grease fire:
A) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oil slowly on low or medium settings.
B) Always turn hood “ON”when cooking at high heat or when flaming foods.
C) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
D) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface unit.
Make-Up air may be necessary to prevent air flowing down chimney, or through unsealed door,
window,or fireplace opening.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, observe the
following guidelines.
A) Installation and electrical wiring must be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with
all applicable codes & standards,including fire-rated construction.
B) To prevent backdrafting, sufficient air is needed to maintain proper combustion and safe
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment. Follow the cooking
equipment manufacturers guideline and safety standards such as those published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the American Society for Heating,Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE),and the local code authorities.
C) Use caution when cutting or drilling into walls or ceilings as not to damage electrical wiring
and other hidden utilities.
WARNING:
To Reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air to
outside. Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceiling, nor into
attics,crawl spaces,or garages.
NOTE: Unit MUST be vented to the outside of the building.
IMPORTANT: Refer to ducting information supplied in the Installation Manual (p/n 17804)
WARNING:
To Reduce the risk of electrical shock or injury to persons,all vent hoods must
be installed with ventilators that have been approved for use with the hood.
SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS
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