NuTone NS6500 Series Ventilation Hood User Manual


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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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NS6500 Series Range Hood
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address
or telephone number listed in the warranty.
2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service
panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being
switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means
cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device,
such as a tag, to the service panel.
3. Installationworkandelectricalwiringmustbedonebyaqualied
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
includingre-ratedconstructioncodesandstandards.
4. Sufcientairisneededforpropercombustionandexhausting
ofgasesthroughtheue(chimney)offuelburningequipment
to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment manufac-
turer’s 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.
5. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage
electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
6. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
7. Usewithapprovedcord-connectionkitonly.
8. Toreducetheriskofre,useonlymetalductwork.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
1. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils
slowly on low or medium settings.
2. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cook-
ingamingfoods.
3. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed
toaccumulateonfanorlter.
4. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the
size of the surface element.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT
OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW-
ING*:
1. SMOTHERFLAMES witha close-ttinglid,cookie sheet,or
metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT
BURNS.Iftheamesdonotgooutimmediately,EVACUATE
AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
2. NEVERPICKUPAFLAMINGPAN-Youmaybeburned.
3. DONOTUSEWATER,includingwetdishclothsortowels-a
violentsteamexplosionwillresult.
4. UseanextinguisherONLYif:
A. YouknowyouhaveaClassABCextinguisher,andyou
already know how to operate it.
 B. Thereissmallandcontainedintheareawhereitstart-
ed.
 C. Theredepartmentisbeingcalled.
 D. Youcanghttherewithyourbacktoanexit.
* Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips” published by NFPA.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. For general ventilating use only. Do notusetoexhausthazard-
ousorexplosivematerialsandvapors.
2. Toreducetheriskofreorelectricalshock,thisrangehood
should not be used with an additional speed control device.
3. To reduce the risk of shock, disconnect power before servic-
ing.
4. Toreducetheriskofreandtoproperlyexhaustair,besureto
duct air outside.
PLAN THE INSTALLATION
Recommended mounting height is 18” to 24” from the bottom of the
range hood to the top of the cooking surface.
The hood should be mounted to the bottom of a standard wall
cabinet. If the hood must be mounted directly to a wall, secure the
hood to wall studs.
All wiring must comply with local codes and the unit must be properly
grounded.Thehoodisconnectedtoa110-120vAClightingcircuit
(15amp)inthecircuitbreakerorfusebox.
This range hood is “Convertible” – it may be installed as a ducted
orasanon-ductedunit.
IF THE RANGE HOOD IS TO BE NON-DUCTED:
 Purchase non-ducted (duct-free) charcoal filter Model
WA65F.
IF THE RANGE HOOD IS TO BE DUCTED:
Ductwork can be installed vertically or horizontally.
Duct runs should be as short as possible.
Avoid the use of elbows.
Use duct tape at all joints.
Do not use duct smaller than the discharge on the hood.
For 7” round ductwork installation, use 7” round damper, Model
895 (purchased separately).
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INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY
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