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9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Grounding Instructions 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. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Installation, electrical connections and grounding must comply with all applicable codes. If required by the National Electrical Code (or Canadian Electrical Code), this appliance must be installed on a separate branch circuit. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, DO NOT use this appliance with any solid-state speed control devices. Safety Codes and Standards This appliance complies with one or more of the following Standards: • UL 507, The Standard for the Safety of Electric Fans • CSA C22.2 No. 113, Fans and Ventilators It is the responsibility of the owner and the installer to determine if additional requirements and/or standards apply to specific installations. CAUTION Unit is heavy and requires at least two people or proper equipment to move and install. Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges. Use caution when handling the appliance. Failure to do so may result in property damage or personal injury. State of California Proposition 65 Warning: : WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including vinyl chloride, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance. For example, do not remove panels, wire covers or brackets/screws. CAUTION For general ventilating use only. DO NOT use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork. Use a qualified installer. Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Dispose of packaging in an environmentallyresponsible manner. Never allow children to play with packaging material. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: • Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including firerated construction. • Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer's guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities. • When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities. • Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors. • USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK. • DO NOT vent exhaust air in spaces with walls or ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces or garages. CAUTION An outside fan is to be mounted behind louvers or in a location where the entrance of drawn in water is unlikely. Page. 5