Whirlpool GZ5730XR Series - Manuel (Page 4)

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools needed
■ Level
■ Compass or 8" (20.3 cm) circle template
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ Phillips screwdriver
■ Pliers
■ Metal snips
■ Drill
■ 1 ¹⁄₄" and ¹⁄₈" drill bits
■ Pencil
■ Ruler
■ Keyhole saw
■ Saber saw
■ Vent clamps
Parts needed
■ UL listed or CSA approved ¹⁄₂" (12.5 mm) strain relief (used
with direct wiring only)
■ Power supply cable
■ 7" (17.8 cm) round damper if using 7" (17.8 cm) round vent
system
■ 2 twist-on electrical wire connectors
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
■ Range hood location should be away from strong draft areas,
such as windows, doors and strong heating vents.
■ Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical
Requirements” section.
■ It is recommended that the hood be fastened into solid wood.
If you are fastening into drywall or other material, wall
anchors or screws with toggle nuts (purchased separately)
must be used.
■ The range hood is factory set for non-venting (recirculating)
installations. For vented installations see “Installation
Instructions” section.
■ If the range hood will be used as a non-vented installation
you will also need to purchase a 30" (76.2 cm) filter kit,
Number 4396291 or 36" (91.4 cm) filter kit, Number 4396292
from your dealer.
■ All openings in ceiling and wall where range hood will be
installed must be sealed.
■ For U.S. only: For power cord connected installations, a UL-
listed range hood cord connection kit (Part Number
HOODPT3) must be used.
Product Dimensions
Electrical Requirements
IMPORTANT: The hood must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances and with National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition), or Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified 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. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is also
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this hood be provided.
■ 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.
■ 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 UL or CSA 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.
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⁷⁄₈
" (75.9 cm) model: GZ5730 Series
35
⁷⁄₈"
(91.1 cm) model: GZ5736 Series
7
¹⁄₄ "
(18.4 cm)
20 "
(50.8 cm)
12
⁵⁄₈ "
(32.1 cm)