Whirlpool 9763375 - Manuel (Page 6)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare Location
■ Do not cut a joist or stud unless absolutely necessary. If a
joist or stud must be cut, then a supporting frame must be
constructed.
■ Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance
within the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent.
■ We recommend the hood be installed 30"–36" (76.2 cm –
94.1 cm) above the countertop.
■ Check your ceiling height and the hood height maximum
before you select your hood.
1. If possible, disconnect and move freestanding or slide-in
range from cabinet opening to provide easier access to rear
wall. Otherwise put a thick, protective covering over
countertop, cooktop or range to protect from damage or dirt.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install range.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
2. Select a flat surface for assembling the unit. Cover that
surface with a protective covering.
3. Using 2 or more people, lift range hood onto protective
covering.
4. Determine and mark the centerline on the wall where the
canopy hood will be installed.
5. Select a mounting height between 30" and 36" (76.2 cm and
94.1 cm) above the range to the bottom of the hood and mark
reference line on the wall.
NOTE: For installation locations with reduced ceilings heights,
the vent hood may be installed using the upper vent cover for
both vented and non-vented (recirculating) installations.
Electrical Requirements
IMPORTANT: The hood must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of
local codes, with the 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 electrical installer 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, Ohio 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
cable or flexible metallic conduit.
■ 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.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install range hood.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.