Whirlpool GZ5736 Ventilation Hood User Manual


 
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Before you start...
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.
Check the location where the range
hood will be installed. The location
should be away from strong draft
areas, such as windows, doors, and
strong heating vents.
Mobile home installation
The installation of this range hood
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.
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others. All safety
messages will follow the safety alert
symbol and either the word “DANGER”
or “WARNING”. These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
Your safety and the safety of
others is very important.
We have provided many important
safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
All safety messages will tell you what
the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediately
follow
instructions.
Tools and
materials needed
for installation:
WARNING — TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
Installation work and electrical
wiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordance with all
applicable Codes and Standards,
including Fire Rated
Construction. Sufficient air is
needed for proper combustion
and exhausting of gases through
the flue (chimney) of fuel burning
equipment to prevent back
drafting. Follow the heating
equipment manufacturer’s
guideline and safety standards
such as those published by the
National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), and the
American Society of Heating
Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), and the local code
authorities.
When cutting or drilling into wall or
ceiling, do not damage electrical
wiring and other hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be
vented to the outdoors.
WARNING — To reduce the risk
of fire, use only metal ductwork.
This unit must be grounded.
• compass or 8" (20.3 cm) circle template
• flat blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• pliers
• metal snips
• drill
• 1-1/4" (3.0 cm) drill bit
• pencil
• ruler
• keyhole saw
• saber saw
• duct tape
• 7" (17.8 cm) round damper if using
7" (17.8 cm) round vent system
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.
A separate ground wire must be
used. It is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, fused
electrical system is required. A
separate 15-amp circuit is
recommended.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a qualified electrician if
you are not sure range hood is
properly grounded.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or
ground circuit.
IMPORTANT:
Save Installation Instructions for
electrical inspector’s use.
The range hood must be connected
with copper wire only.
The range hood should be
connected directly to the fused
disconnect (or circuit breaker) box
through flexible armored or
nonmetallic sheathed copper cable.
A U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed strain relief
must be provided at each end of the
power supply cable. Wire sizes
(COPPER WIRE ONLY) and
connections must conform with the
rating of the appliance as specified
on the model/serial rating plate.
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.
This hood is factory set for vented
installations. For non-vented
installations, purchase 30"
(76.2 cm) Filter Kit No. 4396291
or 36" (91.4 cm) Filter Kit No.
4396292 from your dealer.