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Service & Testing Manual
Series
Automatic Fire Suppression Range Hood
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number
listed on the front cover of this manual.
2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched
on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means can-not be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the ser-
vice panel.
3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualied person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, in-cluding re-
rated construction codes and standards.
4. Sufcient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the ue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdraft-
ing. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion (NFPA), and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
5. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
6. To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not use this range hood with an additional speed control device.
7. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
8. To reduce the risk of re, use only metal ductwork.
9. Use with approved wiring only.
10. This unit must be grounded.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
1. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.
2. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when ambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
3. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or lter.
4. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:*
1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-tting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the ames
do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN — You may be burned.
3. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - violent steam explosion will result.
4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
A. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher and you already know how to operate it.
B. The re is small and contained in the area where it started.
C. The re department is being called.
D. You can ght the re with your back to an exit.
* Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA.
CAUTION
1. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
2. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.
3. For best capture of cooking impurities and performance of re extinguisher, your range hood should be mounted so that the bottom of the hood is
20-26” above the cooking surface.
4. Please read specication sheets for further information and requirements.
5. To reduce risk of re and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside – Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings or into at-
tics, crawl spaces, or garages. La PRUDENCE - Pour réduire le risque de feu et correctement épuiser l’air, soyez sûrs à l’air de conduit à l’extérieur
– ne déchargent pas d’air épuisé dans les espaces dans les murs ou les plafonds ou dans les greniers, crawlent des espaces, ou des garages.
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