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
December 29, 2016 update
2-ROCKER & 3-ROCKER SWITCHES
COM
BLACK
WHITE
GROUND
GRD
BLACK
WHITE
GROUND
120 VAC
LINE IN
LOAD
1
LOAD
2
SINGLE-GANG
SWITCH BOX APPLIANCE
RED
COM
GRD
BLACK
WHITE
DOUBLE-GANG SWITCH BOX
(with single device adapter plate) APPLIANCE
GROUND
120 VAC
LINE IN
BLACK
WHITE
BLACK
WHITE
GROUND
LOAD
1
LOAD
2
LOAD
3
RED
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.
Turn off power and lock out service panel before installing
or wiring this product.
Use this control only with copper or copper-clad wire. Do
not use aluminum wire with this device.
INSTALLATION
1. WARNING
To avoid fire or electrical shock, turn off power at circuit
breaker or fuse. Test that the power is off before wiring.
2. MOUNT THE SWITCH BOX
For 2-Rocker Switch: Install a 3½" deep single-gang
switch box or a 2" deep double-gang switch box.
For 3-Rocker Switch: Install a 2½" deep double-gang
switch box with a single device adapter plate.
3. ATTACH POWER CABLE
Clamp wiring to switch box and unit using appropriate
clamp. Provide 6" leads inside box and fan for easier
wiring.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury from electrical shock or damage
to electrical components - DO NOT WIRE HOT!
Each individual rocker switch on this control is rated at 15
AMPS, @ 120 VAC. The total load on this control must not
exceed 20 AMPS, @ 120 VAC.
Warranty is void if miswired.
NOTE: If the switch has not been wired properly and wires need
WARNING: To avoid fire or electrical shock, turn off power at
WIRE OPENING
STEP 4A
to be moved, proceed as follows:
circuit breaker or fuse. Test that the power is off
before wiring.
1. Each wire opening has a
release slot.
2. Push a small nail or screwdriver into release slot
while gently removing wire.
3. DO NOT pull any wire out
of the switch without using
the release slot. The switch
may become damaged.
RELEASE SLOT
2 - ROCKER SWITCH
4. CONNECT WIRING
General instructions for all configurations:
Make sure both the switch box and the appliance are
properly grounded.
Make sure ground wire is securely fastened to control's
ground screw. Tighten ground screw 14 to 16-in. lbs.
torque.
Remove insulation per strip gauge on control (approx.
5/8"). Use proper wire nut sizes for number and size of
wires.
For push-in terminals: Use #14-AWG solid copper wire
only.
For screw terminals: Use #12 or #14-AWG solid copper
wire only. Tighten screw terminals 14 to 16-in. lbs. torque.
Choose 4A., 4B. or 4C
4A. When using 2-Rocker or 3-Rocker Switch to turn an
appliance ON & OFF:
Make electrical connections following appropriate
diagram.
(over)
3 - ROCKER SWITCH