User Guide

5
SAFETY AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ THE ENTIRE SET OF INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS
APPLIANCE. A copy of the user guide and installation guide for this product can also
be found at fisherpaykel.com.
WARNING!
When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including
the following:
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Read the entire set of instructions before installing or using this appliance.
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Please make this information available to the person installing the
appliance—doingso could reduce your installation costs.
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Always switch the power off prior to installation, servicing or cleaning of
the rangehood.
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This appliance must be installed and connected to the mains power supply only
by asuitably qualified person according to these installation instructions and
in compliance with any applicable local building and electricity regulations.
Failuretoinstall the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or
liability claims.
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To comply with electrical safety regulations, the rangehood must be plugged into
a socket near the appliance. The socket must be accessible, or have an accessible
isolating switch, to enable the end user to isolate the rangehood from the power
forthe purpose of internal cleaning or maintenance.
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A power outlet should be within 750mm of the motor assembly and can either be
onthe wall, behind the chimney or in the ceiling.
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If the supply cord of this equipment is damaged, it must only be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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Ducting accessories are not supplied. All ducting must comply with local requirements
and building codes.
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Attention should be given to ensure that any applicable regulations concerning
thedischarge of exhaust air are fulfilled.
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Before connecting any pipes, consult municipal ordinances to ensure that any
applicable regulations concerning the discharge of exhaust air are adhered to
andrequest permission from the person in charge of the building.
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Exhaust air must not be discharged into an existing flue that is used for exhausting
fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
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There shall be adequate ventilation of the room when the rangehood is used at
thesame time as appliances burning gas or other fuels.
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The minimum distance between the supporting surface for cooking vessels on
thecooktop and the lowest part of the rangehood shall be 600mm or 650mm
ifinstalled over a gas cooktop.
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Stainless steel is very easily damaged during installation if abraded or knocked
bytools. It is recommended to protect the top of the rangehood with cardboard or
polystyrene during the installation to minimise the risk of damage occurring.
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To reduce the risk of damage occurring to the cooktop, it is recommended that
the surface of the cooktop is protected with cardboard or a similar object during
installation of the rangehood.