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Electrical Requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Ensure 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.
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
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
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.
• If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure below:
1. Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail leads.
2. Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of copper wire using
special connectors and/or tools designed and UL Listed for joining
copper to aluminum.
Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended procedure.
Aluminum/copper connection must conform with local codes and
industry accepted wiring practices.
• Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance
as specified on the model/serial/rating plate. The model/serial/rating plate
is located behind the left filter on the rear wall of the range hood.
• 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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