Electrical requirements, Danger warning, Before you start – Whirlpool RH3736 Manuel d'utilisation

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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.

• flat blade

screwdriver

• pliers
• drill
• ruler

• 1-1/4" (3.0 cm)

drill bit

• 1/8" (or 3 mm) drill

bit for pilot holes

• pencil

Parts supplied:

• filter with built-in light lens

• 3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) damper/vent

connector

• parts bag

• compass or 8"

(20.3 cm) circle
template

• metal snips
• 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

This hood is factory set for vented
installations
. For non-vented
installations, purchase Filter Kit
No. 883093 (includes Filter/Light
Lens No. 883149 and Charcoal
Filter Pads No. 883151) from your
dealer.

Cabinets with recessed bottoms:
• 2, 2" (5.8 cm) wide filler strips. Length and

thickness determined by recess dimensions.

• 4 flat head wood screws or machine screws

with washers and nuts to attach filler strips.

For vented installations, you also need:

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