Fire Magic 36-VH Vent Hood - Manual (Page 5)

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IMPORTANT PRE-INSTALLATION AND SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING!
1. Read all instructions.
2. THIS VENT HOOD IS FOR OUTDOOR, WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION ONLY. Outdoor is defi ned
as an area that has unconfi ned air, open to the elements at all times. A wall is defi ned as a
side of a building connecting fl oor and roof.
3. Installation, service, and repair must be done by a qualifi ed professional service technician.
4. This vent hood is for use with a gas grill only. It is not recommended for use with a charcoal grill
(due to higher heat output that may cause damage to the vent hood).
5. The vent hood and the gas grill are not intended to be installed in or on boats or recreational vehicles.
6. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord or plugs in water or other liquid.
7. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or
taking off parts.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord, plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or
has been damaged in any manner. Contact the manufacturer for repair.
9. Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not use an outdoor cooking gas appliance for purposes other than intended.
11. When connecting, fi rst connect plug to the outdoor cooking gas appliance, then plug appliance
into the outlet.
12. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having a grounded wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded.
13. Use only a properly wired and inspected 120VAC (15 AMP minimum) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) GROUNDED 3-wire receptacle with this outdoor cooking gas appliance.
14. Never remove the grounding plug or use with an adapter of 2 prongs.
15. Do not use an extension cord. If the power cord is too short, have a qualifi ed electrician install an
outlet near the appliance.
16. When cutting or drilling into a wall or roof, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
17. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
18. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re, use only metal ductwork.
19. WARNING: To reduce the risk of a range top grease fi re:
a. 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.
b. Always turn hood to HI Setting when cooking at high heat or when cooking fl aming foods.
c. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or fi lter.
d. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the cooking surface.
20. DO NOT USE 90˚ ELBOWS FOR THIS INSTALLATION. DO NOT USE A RESTRICTIVE
TERMINATION CAP FOR THIS INSTALLATION. Vent piping should be installed as straight
as possible to prevent back-pressure on the fans. Reference the VENT PIPING section of
this manual for details.
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