ADA Wiring Instructions

December 29, 2016 update

Additional Information for

Range Hoods meeting ADA Compliance

Broan and NuTone branded residential range hoods can be installed to comply

with Sections 308 and 309 of ADA Guidelines, when used with appropriately

mounted controls installed at 15” to 48” above the floor and control access

should not require reaching over a cooking appliance.

The following range hoods can work in an ADA Compliant situation when the

range hood is wired to operate from a dedicated, standard electrical wall

switch. To facilitate this application, share the information on the following

pages with your electrician when preparing for the installation.

2-SPEED RANGE HOODS:

Broan 40000, F40000, 41000, 42000, 43000, 52000,

PM250, QL1, QS1, QSE1, QDE, QML and CBD1 Series,

BKSA1, CLSC1, CRSF1

NuTone NS6500, NSPM250, RL6200, WS1 Series, AHSA1, AVSF1

INTERMEDIATE RANGE HOODS: (with variable speed)

Broan 46000 & QT20000 Series

NuTone ACS Series

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Additional Information for Range Hoods meeting ADA Compliance Broan and NuTone branded residential range hoods can be installed to comply with Sections 308 and 309 of ADA Guidelines, when used with appropriately mounted controls installed at 15” to 48” above the floor and control access should not require reaching over a cooking appliance. The following range hoods can work in an ADA Compliant situation when the range hood is wired to operate from a dedicated, standard electrical wall switch.
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-ROCKER & 3-ROCKER SWITCHES WARNING WARNING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES, ORDINANCES, OR NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS APPLICABLE. FOR SAFETY,THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED IN A GROUNDED SWITCH BOX. IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH METHODS OF INSTALLING ELECTRICAL WIRING, SECURE THE SERVICES OF A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
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FIG. I * 2- SPEED HOODS JUMPER WIRE HERE! Remove the range hood’s wiring cover. If the hood has a BLACK JUMPER WIRE, it must be cut and the end stripped as shown. (FIG. I) Use UL approved clamps to secure all cables to hood and box. Make wiring connections following appropriate diagram. Use proper wire nut sizes for number and size of wires. Replace range hood wiring cover. 4C.